Metallic Bonding Practice Questions
Question 1
Q1. Knowledge Recall (1-2 marks)
Define metallic bonding. (2 marks)
Question 2
Q2. Application of Knowledge (2-3 marks)
Explain why copper is a good electrical conductor. (3 marks)
Question 3
Q3. Data Analysis/Calculations (3-4 marks)
Sodium has a relative atomic mass of 23.0. Calculate the number of atoms in 0.1 moles of sodium. (4 marks)
Question 4
Q4. Knowledge Recall (1-2 marks)
State two physical properties of metals that are due to metallic bonding. (2 marks)
Question 5
Q5. Application of Knowledge (2-3 marks)
Describe how the delocalisation of electrons in a metal affects its chemical reactivity. (3 marks)
Question 6
Q6. Data Analysis/Chemical Equations (3-4 marks)
Sodium reacts with chlorine to form sodium chloride. Write the balanced chemical equation for this reaction. (4 marks)
Question 7
Q7. Application of Knowledge (2-3 marks)
Explain why metals form positive ions when they react with non-metals. (3 marks)
Question 8
Q8. Knowledge Recall (1-2 marks)
Define electronegativity and state the general trend of electronegativity across a period. (2 marks)
Question 9
Q9. Application of Knowledge (2-3 marks)
Explain why alloys are often used in industry. (3 marks)
Question 10
Q10. Data Analysis/Calculations (3-4 marks)
Magnesium has a density of 1.74 g/cm³. Calculate the volume of 2.50 moles of magnesium. (4 marks)