Pearson Edexcel IGCSE · Chemistry

Metallic bonding: Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 2 written questions with worked solutions. All on Metallic bonding.

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Question 1

1 mark

Which typical physical property of a metal is best explained by the ability of the layers of positive ions to slide over one another?

Question 2

1 mark

Which description best explains the nature of metallic bonding?

Question 3

1 mark

Magnesium has a significantly higher melting point than sodium. Which statement provides the most accurate explanation for this difference?

Question 4

1 mark

Which statement correctly describes the bonding in a giant metallic lattice?

Question 5

1 mark

A student is comparing a giant metallic lattice to a giant ionic lattice. Which property is characteristic of the metallic lattice but NOT the ionic lattice?

Question 6

2 marks

State the nature of the electrostatic attraction that forms a metallic bond.

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Question 7

4 marks

Metals exhibit unique physical properties due to their characteristic bonding.

a) Describe the nature of metallic bonding, including the roles of metal ions and delocalised electrons.

b) Explain why metals are generally good conductors of electricity and are malleable.

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