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Secondary 4 Combined Science Chemistry Quiz - Atomic Structure Bonding

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Duration: 60 Minutes
Total Marks: 45 Marks

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Section A: Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table (Questions 1-7)

State the number of protons, electrons, and neutrons in an atom of $^{23}_{11}\text{Na}$ . [2] Protons: _________ Electrons: _________ Neutrons: _________
Define the term isotopes. [1]
An element X has the electronic structure 2, 8, 7. (a) Identify the group and period of element X. [2] Group: _________ Period: _________ (b) Explain how the electronic structure determines its period. [1] ___________________________________________________________________________
Compare the atomic radius of Lithium (Li) and Potassium (K). Which is larger? Explain your answer. [2]
Draw the electronic structure of a Magnesium ion ( $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ ). Show only the outer electrons. [2] [Drawing space: 10 lines]
Explain why Group 1 elements are more reactive as you move down the group. [2]
Complete the table below for the following particles: [3]

Particle	Protons	Electrons	Neutrons
$\text{Cl}^-$
$\text{Ca}^{2+}$

Section B: Ionic and Covalent Bonding (Questions 8-15)

Describe the formation of an ionic bond between Sodium (Na) and Chlorine (Cl). [2]
Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show the bonding in a molecule of Hydrogen Chloride ( $\text{HCl}$ ). Show outer electrons only. [2] [Drawing space: 10 lines]
Explain why Sodium Chloride ( $\text{NaCl}$ ) has a high melting point. [2]
A substance Y is a gas at room temperature and does not conduct electricity. State the type of bonding present in substance Y. [1]
Draw the electronic structure of a Nitrogen molecule ( $\text{N}_2$ ). Show only outer electrons. [2] [Drawing space: 10 lines]
Compare the electrical conductivity of Graphite and Diamond. Explain the difference in terms of their structure. [3]
Explain why covalent molecular substances, such as water, generally have lower boiling points than ionic compounds. [2]
Describe the structure and bonding in a piece of Copper metal. [2]

Section C: Properties and Applications (Questions 16-20)

Substance Z is a solid that conducts electricity in both the solid and molten state. Identify the type of bonding in Z. [1]
Why is Aluminium widely recycled rather than being extracted from its ore (bauxite)? [1]
Given the relative atomic masses: $\text{C}=12, \text{O}=16, \text{H}=1$ . Calculate the relative molecular mass of Glucose ( $\text{C}_6\text{H}_{12}\text{O}_6$ ). [2]
A compound has the formula $\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3$ . (a) State the type of bonding in this compound. [1] ___________________________________________________________________________ (b) Explain why this compound is soluble in water but does not conduct electricity as a solid. [2] ___________________________________________________________________________
Predict the formula of the compound formed between Magnesium (Group 2) and Nitrogen (Group 15). Show your working. [2]

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Answer Key - Atomic Structure Bonding Quiz

Protons: 11, Electrons: 11, Neutrons: 12 (23 - 11 = 12). [2 marks]
Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. [1 mark]
(a) Group 17 (or VII), Period 3. [2 marks] (b) It has 3 occupied electron shells. [1 mark]
Potassium (K) is larger. It has more electron shells than Lithium, increasing the distance between the nucleus and the valence electrons. [2 marks]
Diagram should show $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ with 2 shells (2, 8) and a $2+$ charge indicated. [2 marks]
As you move down the group, atomic radius increases. The valence electron is further from the nucleus, resulting in weaker nuclear attraction and making it easier to lose the electron. [2 marks]
$\text{Cl}^-$ : P=17, E=18, N=18; $\text{Ca}^{2+}$ : P=20, E=18, N=20. [3 marks]
Sodium loses one valence electron to become $\text{Na}^+$ ; Chlorine gains one electron to become $\text{Cl}^-$ . The strong electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions forms the ionic bond. [2 marks]
Diagram showing H sharing one pair of electrons with Cl. Cl should have 7 other valence electrons. [2 marks]
It has a giant ionic lattice with strong electrostatic forces of attraction between $\text{Na}^+$ and $\text{Cl}^-$ ions, which require significant energy to overcome. [2 marks]
Covalent bonding (molecular). [1 mark]
Diagram showing two N atoms sharing three pairs of electrons (triple bond). [2 marks]
Graphite conducts; Diamond does not. Graphite has delocalised electrons that can move through the structure; Diamond has all valence electrons bonded in a rigid tetrahedral lattice. [3 marks]
Covalent molecules have weak intermolecular forces of attraction between molecules, which require little energy to overcome compared to the strong ionic bonds in a lattice. [2 marks]
Metallic bonding: A lattice of positive metal ions surrounded by a "sea" of delocalised electrons. [2 marks]
Metallic bonding. [1 mark]
Recycling requires significantly less energy than the extraction of aluminium from bauxite. [1 mark]
$(6 \times 12) + (12 \times 1) + (6 \times 16) = 72 + 12 + 96 = 180$ . [2 marks]
(a) Ionic bonding. [1 mark] (b) In solid state, ions are in fixed positions and cannot move. When dissolved in water, the lattice breaks and ions are free to move and carry charge. [2 marks]
$\text{Mg}^{2+}$ and $\text{N}^{3-}$ . To balance charges: $3 \times (+2) + 2 \times (-3) = 0$ . Formula: $\text{Mg}_3\text{N}_2$ . [2 marks]