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ASSIGNMENT ON METALLIC BONDING AND STRUCTURE

OF MOLECULES
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Q1:

Which of the following is the best description of delocalized


electrons in metallic bonding?

 A Core electrons bound to metal ions


 B Core and valence electrons that can move freely between metal
ions
 C Valence electrons that can move freely between metal ions

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 D Valence electrons bound to metal ions
 E Core electrons that can move freely between metal ions
Q2:

In a sample of calcium metal, how many electrons does an atom of


calcium contribute to the sea of delocalized electrons?

Q3:

In a sample of potassium metal, how many electrons does an atom


of potassium contribute to the sea of delocalized electrons?

Q4:

Metals are typically shiny and electrically conductive, while ionic


solids are dull and electrically insulating. Which feature of metals is
responsible for this difference?

 A The delocalized electrons


 B The number of neutrons in the nuclei
 C The charges of the positive ions
 D The atomic mass of the nuclei
 E The crystal lattice of positive ions
Q5:

In metallic bonding, what is the dominant form of attraction between


the lattice of positive ions and the sea of delocalized electrons?

 A Gravitational
 B Nuclear
 C Magnetic
 D Electrostatic
 E Covalent

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6. Which of the following is a similarity between ionic and metallic
bonding?

 A They involve electrostatic repulsion between ions and electrons.


 B They involve nondirectional interactions.
 C They involve weak interactions.
 D They involve shared bonding electrons.
 E They involve oppositely charged ions.

7. The atoms in a metal can alter their positions when a force is


applied, as shown in the diagram.

Which of the following physical properties is a direct result of this


behavior?

 A Thermal conductivity
 B Melting point
 C Ductility
 D Brittleness
 E Strength

8. Which of the following is the best definition for the term “crystal
lattice”?

 A Atoms are arranged in a repeating pattern.


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 B Atoms are arranged in layers.
 C Atoms are stationary.
 D Atoms form bonds of equal length.
 E Atoms form bonds with many neighboring atoms.

9.Why does magnesium have a lower thermal conductivity than


pure aluminum?

 A Magnesium atoms are heavier.


 B Magnesium atoms contain fewer valence electrons.
 C Magnesium atoms are smaller.
 D Magnesium atoms are larger.
 E Magnesium atoms contain more valence electrons.

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