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A method
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D filtration
W X
1. 2 The diagram shows the electronic structures
gas liquid solid of atoms P and Q.
Y of four substances
Z
5 The table gives the solubility e and in water.
in ethanol

A Amixture
W and X
containing B four
all Wsubstances
and Z is C X and
added e e
Y
to ethanol, D Yand
stirred Z key
andfiltered.
e e e e = electron
The solid residue is added to water, stirred and filtered.
2 A mixture of ethanol and methanol are separated by fractional distillation. = nucleus
e a white solid.
The filtrate is evaporated to dryness, leaving e
P e a difference inQproperty X of these
e two alcohols.
e e
This method of separation depends on
Which is the white solid?
What is property X?

A boiling point solubility in

e e
B colourethanol water
e
A melting
C insoluble
point insoluble
BP and
D
Qinsoluble
combine to form asoluble
solubility
molecule.

CWhat is the
soluble
formula of thisinsoluble
molecule?
3 Chromatography
DA PQ4soluble is used
B toPQ
find out if a banned
soluble C Pdye, P, is present
D inPfoodstuffs.
2Q 4Q

The results are shown in the diagram.

2. 6 3 Which two elements
A student react together
was provided with onlytoa form an ionic compound?
thermometer, a stopwatch and a beaker.
Which foodstuff contains P?
What could the student measure?
element electronic structure
3
A 10.5 g solid and 24.8 cm liquid
W 2,4
B 10.5 g solid and 25 °C X 2,8
3
C 24.8 cm liquid and 45 seconds
Y 2,8,1
D 25 °C and 45 seconds Z 2,8,7

A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W

P A B C D

3. 4 Which diagram does not show the outer shell electrons in the molecule correctly?

A B C D

H H H Cl H C H Cl Cl
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3 X contains twice as much aluminium as W.
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4. 6
The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.
The electronic structures of atoms X and Y are shown.

XX Y Y

X and
X andYYform
formaacovalent
covalentcompound.
compound.

What
What isisits
itsformula?
formula?
A
A XY
XY55 BB XY
XY3 3 C C XYXY D DX3YX3Y

5. 7
7 Element
ElementXXisisshiny
shinyand
andcan
canbebe
formed into
formed a sheet
into by hammering.
a sheet by hammering.
Which row correctly describes the properties of element X?
Which row correctly describes the properties of element X?

conducts electricity melts below 25 °C

conducts electricity melts below 25 °C
A ✓ ✓
A ✓ ✓
B ✓ ✗
B ✓ ✗
C ✗ ✓
C ✗ ✓
D ✗ ✗
D ✗ ✗
5

6. 10 In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?

1 sodium chloride
2 methane CH 4

3 lead bromide

A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3

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How could the element react?

A by gaining two electrons to form a positive ion

B by losing six electrons to form a negative ion
C by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form two covalent bon
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7. 11 Element
D X has six electrons
✗ in its outer shell. ✗

e e key
6 e = electron
The table shows the electronic structures of four atoms.
e 3
e
4 An element Y has the proton numberatom 18.electronic structure
e e
The next element in the Periodic W 2,1 Z.
Table is an element
How could the element react? X 2,7
Which statement is correct?
A by gaining two electrons to form Y a positive ion
2,8,4
A Element Z has one more electron in its outer shell than element Y.
B by losing six electrons to formZ a negative ion 2,8,8
B Element Z has one more electron shell than element Y.
C by two
Which sharing
atomstwo electrons
combine to with
form two electrons from another element to form two covalent bonds
C Element Z is in the same groupanofionic compound?
the Periodic Table as element Y.
D
A by and
W sharing two electrons
X Z is B same
W andwith
Y twoofelectrons fromY another D
C Periodic
X and element
X andto form four covalent bonds
D Element in the period the Table as element Y. Z

12 In
8. 5 Hydrogen and chlorine react
CH4, HCl andasHshown.
7 the molecules
Which atom has twice as many 2O, which
neutrons asatoms use all of their outer shell electrons in bonding?
protons?
3
1
C 1Bmolecule
2 1 molecule
3 2 molecules
4
A 1 Hand Cl C
1 Hand H + C Cl 1 Hand
→H D H and O
2 He
4 of hydrogen of chlorine
An element Y has the proton number 18. of hydrogen chloride

What
The is theelement
next equationinfor
thethis reaction?
Periodic Table
9. 6 The table contains information about four issubstances.
an element Z.

A Which
2H +statement
2Cl → 2HClcorrect?
Which substance isispotassium chloride?
B A 2H + 2Cl →
Element ZH 2Clone
has 2 more electron in its outer shell than element Y.
conduction of electricity
+melting
Cl 2 →Zpoint
C B H2Element 2HCl
has one more electron shell than element Y.
/ °C when molten in aqueous solution
+ Cl 2 →ZHis2Cl
D C H2Element in 2the same group of the Periodic Table as element Y.
A 11 no yes
D Element Z is in the same period of the Periodic Table as element Y.
B name is98given to mixtures yes
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1H
B A compounds B 21 H C 31 H D 42 He

C ores
7 The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown.
10. 6 D Which
saltsis a simple covalent molecule?

conducts electricity
volatile
when solid when molten
key
A ✓ P ✓ ✗Q = electron
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C ✗ ✓ ✗
D ✗ ✗ ✓
P and Q react to form an ionic compound.

7 What
The is the formula
electronic of this compound?
structures of atoms P and Q are shown.
A PQ2 B P2Q C P2 Q 6 D P 6Q2
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8 The diagrams show the structures of two forms, P and Q, of a solid element.
11.
P Q

4 Which mixture can be separated by adding water, stirring and filtering?

A barium chloride and sodium chloride

B copper and magnesium
C diamond and graphite
What are suitable uses of P and Q, based on their structures?
D silver chloride and sodium nitrate
use of solid P use of solid Q
5 An atom
A has the symbol qp X .
drilling drilling
B lubricating drilling
Which value determines the position of the element in the Periodic Table?
C drilling lubricating
A p
D lubricating lubricating
B q
5
C p–q
12. 8 9 The
Methane, CH4, burns in the air to form carbon dioxide and water.
following statement is about chemical bonds.
D p+q
What is the balanced equation for this reaction?
Covalent bonds are formed by the …1… of electrons. Covalent substances have …2…
A electrical
6 Element CHY4(g) conductivity.
+ the
is in O2(g) → CO
second 2(g) + of
Period 2Hthe
2O(g)
Periodic Table. An atom of element Z has six more
protons than an atom of element Y.
Which
B words
CH4(g)complete
+ 2O2(g)the→statement?
CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
Which statement must be correct?
C CH4(g) 1+ 2O2(g) → CO22(g) + H2O(g)
A D Elements
(g) Y
+ and Z are
→inCOthe (g)
same Period.
A CH4sharing 3O2(g) 2
high + 2H 2O(g)

B Elements Y and Z have the same number of electrons in the first shell.
B sharing low
C Element Z has six more electrons in itsoxidised?
10 In which reaction is lead(II) oxide, PbO, outer shell than element Y.
C transfer high
D A The nucleon number
Pb +ofCOelement Z is six more than that of element Y.
D PbOtransfer
+ C → low
B PbO + CO → Pb + CO2
13. 7 The diagram shows the structure of methane.
9 A student
C PbOsets+ up
H2 the
→ apparatus
Pb + H2Oshown. The bulb does not light.
H
D 2PbO + O2 → 2PbO2
H C H
bulb
H

What is the total number of electrons used for bonding in this molecule?

A 2 B 4 C 8 electrode
D 10

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14. 6 The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay.
6 The ‘lead’ in a pencil is made of a mixture of graphite and clay.

‘lead’
‘lead’

When the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil slides across the paper more easily.
When the percentage of graphite is increased, the pencil slides across the paper more easily.
Which statement explains this observation?
Which statement explains this observation?
A Graphite has a high melting point.
A Graphite has a high melting point.
B Graphite is a form of carbon.
B Graphite is a form of carbon.
C Graphite is a lubricant.
C Graphite is a lubricant.
D Graphite is a non-metal.
D Graphite is a non-metal.

7 The electronic structures of two atoms, X and Y, are shown.

15. 7 The electronic structures of two atoms, X and Y, are shown.

X Y
X Y

X and Y combine together to form a compound. 3

X and Y combine together to form a compound.
5 Slate
Whathas a layered
is the type of structure
bonding inand
thecan easily beand
compound splitwhat
into is
thin
thesheets.
formula of the compound?
What is the type of bonding in the compound and what is the formula of the compound?
Which diagram shows a structure most like that of slate?
type of bonding formula
type of bonding formula
A Acovalent XB C D
2Y
A covalent X2Y
B covalent XY2
B covalent XY2
C ionic XY2
C ionic XY2
D ionic X2Y
D ionic X2Y

16. 6 Sodium chloride is an ionic solid.

Which statement is not correct?

A Ions are formed when atoms lose or gain electrons.

B Ions in sodium chloride are strongly held together.
C Ions with the same charge attract each other.
D Sodium chloride solution can conduct electricity.
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C Ions with the same charge attract each other.
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D Sodium chloride solution can conduct electricity.

17. 7 Caesium chloride and rubidium bromide are halide compounds of Group I elements.

Caesium chloride has the formula ……1……, a relative formula mass ……2…… that of rubidium
bromide and bonds that are ……3…… .

Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3?

19
7 Element X, X , forms a compound with element Y, 39
9 19 Y .
1 2 3
Which statement describes the bonding in the compound formed?
A CaCl different from ionic
A B X and Y CaCl
share electrons.
the same as covalent
B C X gives away
CsCl one electron to Y.from
different ionic
C D Y gives away
CsCl one electron
the to X. as
same covalent
D Y gives away two electrons to X.

18. 8 Which substance is methane? CH4

electrical conductivity
volatility solubility in water
at room temperature

A high good soluble

B high poor insoluble
C low good soluble
D low poor insoluble

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numbers of atoms formula

A 1 × calcium, 1 × carbon, 3 × oxygen CaCO3

B 1 × carbon, 5 × hydrogen, 1 × oxygen C2H5OH
C 1 × hydrogen, 1 × oxygen, 1 × sodium NaOH
D 2 × hydrogen, 4 × oxygen, 1 × sulfur H2SO4

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1. 2 The table shows the melting points, boiling points and electrical properties of five substances,
A to E.

electrical electrical
melting point boiling point
substance conductivity conductivity
/ °C / °C
of solid of liquid

A –7 59 poor poor
B 1083 2567 good good
C 755 1387 poor good
D 43 181 poor poor
E 1607 2227 poor poor

Choose a substance from the table above to match each of the following descriptions. A
substance may be used once, more than once or not at all. Justify each choice with evidence
from the table.

One has been completed as an example.

D
This substance is covalent and is a solid at room temperature (25 °C). ..................
Its melting point is above room temperature. It has a low melting point and it does
evidence ....................................................................................................................................
not conduct as a liquid, so it is covalent.
....................................................................................................................................................

(a) This substance has a giant covalent structure. ..................

evidence ....................................................................................................................................

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(b) This substance is a metal. ..................

evidence ....................................................................................................................................

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(c) This substance is a liquid at room temperature (25 °C). ..................

evidence ....................................................................................................................................

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(d) This substance is an ionic solid. ..................

evidence ....................................................................................................................................

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2. 3 Calcium reacts with nitrogen to form the ionic compound calcium nitride, Ca3N2.

(a) Draw a diagram, based on the correct formula, which shows the charges on the ions and the
arrangement of the electrons around the negative ion.

Use o to represent an electron from a calcium atom.

Use x to represent an electron from a nitrogen atom.

[3]

(b) In the lattice of calcium nitride, the ratio of calcium ions to nitride ions is 3 : 2.

(i) What is meant by the term lattice?

.............................................................................................................................................

....................................................................................................................................... [2]

(ii) In terms of ionic charges, explain why the ratio of ions is 3 : 2.

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(c) The reaction between calcium and nitrogen to form calcium nitride is a redox reaction.

In terms of electron transfer, explain why calcium is the reducing agent.

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3. 4 The structure of an element or compound determines its physical properties. Examiner’s
Scandium fluoride and silicon(IV) oxide have giant structures. Use

(a) Scandium fluoride is an ionic compound.

(i) The valency of scandium is three. Draw a diagram which shows the formula of the
compound, the charges on the ions and the arrangement of the valency electrons
around the negative ion.
Use x to represent an electron from a scandium atom.
Use o to represent an electron from a fluorine atom.

[3]

(ii) The melting point of scandium fluoride is 1552 °C. Explain why scandium fluoride
has a high melting point.

....................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(b) Silicon(IV) oxide has a macromolecular structure.

(i) Describe the structure of silicon(IV) oxide. You may use a diagram.

[3]

(ii) How does the electrical conductivity of these two compounds differ?

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.............................................................................................................................. [1]

(iii) Explain the difference in conductivity.

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