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Secondary 4 Pure Chemistry Quiz - Atomic Structure Bonding

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For dot-and-cross diagrams, show only the valence shells unless otherwise stated.
Use a ruler for all diagrams.

Section A: Atomic Structure and Ion Formation (Questions 1–7)

An element $X$ forms an ion $X^{2+}$ which has a total of 10 electrons. Identify element $X$ and state its proton number. [2]
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Define the term isotope in terms of sub-atomic particles. [2]
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An atom of element $Y$ has 19 protons and 20 neutrons. (a) Write the nuclide notation for this atom. [1] \

(b) State the electronic configuration of the ion formed by element $Y$ . [1] \
Element $Z$ is in Group 17 of the Periodic Table. Describe how an atom of $Z$ achieves a stable electronic configuration. [2]
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Explain why the relative atomic mass of Chlorine is 35.5 rather than a whole number. [2]
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An ion $M^+$ has only three completely filled shells of electrons. Identify the element $M$ . [2]
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Compare the size of a sodium atom ( $\text{Na}$ ) with a sodium ion ( $\text{Na}^+$ ). Explain your answer. [2]
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Section B: Chemical Bonding (Questions 8–14)

Draw a dot-and-cross diagram to show the bonding in a molecule of water ( $\text{H}_2\text{O}$ ). [3]

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Describe the formation of an ionic bond between a Magnesium atom and an Oxygen atom. [3]
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Draw a dot-and-cross diagram for the electronic structure of Magnesium Chloride ( $\text{MgCl}_2$ ). [3]

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Explain the term "electrostatic attraction" in the context of ionic bonding. [2]
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Carbon tends to form covalent compounds. Draw a dot-and-cross diagram for methane ( $\text{CH}_4$ ) and state the number of covalent bonds formed. [3]

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Describe metallic bonding in terms of the arrangement of ions and electrons. [2]
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Why are covalent bonds considered "strong" while the forces between simple molecular covalent substances are "weak"? [2]
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Section C: Structure and Properties (Questions 15–20)

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why graphite is used as a lubricant in machinery. [3]
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Diamond and Silicon(IV) oxide both have giant covalent structures. Explain why diamond is significantly harder than most other materials. [3]
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Explain why Copper is able to conduct electricity in the solid state. [3]
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Sodium chloride ( $\text{NaCl}$ ) conducts electricity when molten but not when solid. Explain this observation. [3]
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Compare the melting points of Diamond and Iodine ( $\text{I}_2$ ). Explain the difference based on their structures. [4]
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A substance $W$ has a high melting point, does not conduct electricity in any state, and is very hard. Deduce the type of structure $W$ possesses and provide an example of such a substance. [2]
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Answer Key - Secondary 4 Pure Chemistry Quiz: Atomic Structure Bonding

Section A: Atomic Structure and Ion Formation

Element: Magnesium ( $\text{Mg}$ ); Proton Number: 12. (10 electrons in $\text{X}^{2+}$ means the atom had 12). [2]
Atoms of the same element with the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. [2]
(a) $^{39}_{19}\text{K}$ [1] (b) 2, 8, 8 [1]
It gains one electron from another atom to complete its outer shell (achieving a noble gas configuration). [2]
Chlorine exists as a mixture of isotopes (mainly $\text{Cl}-35$ and $\text{Cl}-37$ ). The relative atomic mass is the weighted average of these isotopes. [2]
Element: Potassium ( $\text{K}$ ). (Three filled shells = 2, 8, 8 = 18 electrons. $\text{M}^+$ has 18, so atom had 19). [2]
$\text{Na}^+$ is smaller than $\text{Na}$ . The sodium atom loses its entire outer shell of electrons to form the ion. [2]

Section B: Chemical Bonding

Diagram: Oxygen center with 6 valence electrons (2 lone pairs, 2 shared pairs with H). H atoms each sharing 1 electron. [3]
Magnesium atom loses 2 valence electrons to form $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ . Oxygen atom gains these 2 electrons to form $\text{O}^{2-}$ . The strong electrostatic attraction between the oppositely charged ions forms the ionic bond. [3]
Diagram: $\text{Mg}^{2+}$ in brackets (empty valence shell shown or 2,8). Two $\text{Cl}^-$ ions in brackets, each with 8 electrons (7 dots, 1 cross from Mg). [3]
The force of attraction between two oppositely charged particles (cations and anions). [2]
Diagram: Carbon center with 4 shared pairs of electrons with 4 Hydrogen atoms. Bonds: 4 covalent bonds. [3]
A lattice of positive metal ions surrounded by a "sea" of delocalized electrons. [2]
Covalent bonds are strong because they involve the strong attraction between nuclei and shared pairs of electrons. Forces between molecules (intermolecular forces) are weak van der Waals forces. [2]

Section C: Structure and Properties

Graphite has a layered structure. Each carbon is bonded to 3 others in hexagonal rings. There are weak forces between layers, allowing them to slide over each other. [3]
Diamond has a giant covalent structure where each carbon atom is bonded to 4 others in a rigid 3D tetrahedral lattice. Many strong covalent bonds must be broken to deform the structure. [3]
Copper has metallic bonding with a sea of delocalized electrons. These electrons are free to move throughout the structure to carry electrical charge. [3]
In solid $\text{NaCl}$ , ions are fixed in a giant ionic lattice and cannot move. When molten, the lattice breaks down, allowing ions to move freely and conduct electricity. [3]
Diamond has a much higher melting point. Diamond is a giant covalent structure with many strong covalent bonds requiring huge energy to break. Iodine is a simple molecular structure with only weak intermolecular forces between molecules. [4]
Structure: Giant Covalent Structure. Example: Diamond or Silicon(IV) oxide. [2]