XMS SEC 3 WA2 2020 QP

3 6092/Chemistry/2020 Term 3 Timed Practice Section A Answer all questions. Write your answers in the boxes provided at the end of the Section. 1 Which statement describes ionic bonding? A a lattice of ions in a sea of electrons B electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions C the sharing of electrons between atoms to gain a noble gas configuration D the transfer of electrons from atoms of a non-metal to the atoms of a metal 2 Which two statements about a covalent bond are correct? 1 It can be formed between two metal atoms. 2 It can be formed between two non-metal atoms. 3 It is formed by the transfer of electrons between atoms. 4 It is formed by sharing electrons between atoms. A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4 3 Two statements about metals are given. 1 Metals contain a lattice of negative ions in a ‘sea of electrons’. 2 The electrical conductivity of metals is due to the mobility of the electrons in the structure. Which is correct? A Both statements are correct and statement 1 explains statement 2. B Both statements are correct but statement 1 does not explain statement 2. C Statement 1 is correct and statement 2 is incorrect. D Statement 2 is correct and statement 1 is incorrect.

4 6092/Chemistry/2020 Term 3 Timed Practice 4 What happens when sodium chloride melts? A Covalent bonds are broken. B Electrons are released from atoms. C Electrostatic forces of attraction between ions are overcome. D Molecules are separated into ions. 5 What is the ‘dot-and-cross’ diagram for NCl3? A B C D Question 1 2 3 4 5 Answer

5 6092/Chemistry/2020 Term 3 Timed Practice For Examiner’s Use Section B Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided. 6 Write a chemical equation, including state symbols, for each of the following reactions. (a) Solid calcium carbonate decomposes to form solid calcium oxide and carbon dioxide gas. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. [2] (b) Solid sodium metal reacts explosively with water to form aqueous sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. [2] (c) Methane gas (CH4) burns in oxygen to form carbon dioxide and water vapour. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. [2] [Total: 6] 7 Diamond and graphite both consist of carbon atoms bonded together. Their structures are shown below. By referring to their structures, suggest an explanation for the following uses of diamond and graphite. (a) Diamond is used in drill bits for drilling through rocks. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. [2]

6 6092/Chemistry/2020 Term 3 Timed Practice For Examiner’s Use (b) Graphite is used as a lubricant. ………………………………………………………………………………………..…. ……………………………