Bonding and Structure MCQ

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Questions
Q1.

Diamond, graphene and graphite are different forms of carbon.
One way in which diamond differs from graphene and graphite is that only diamond has
(1)
A a high melting temperature
B a precise molecular formula
C poor electrical conductivity
D a giant structure
(Total for question = 1 mark)

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Q2.
This question is about the elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table and some of their
compounds.
The hydrogen halides have the general formula HX, where X represents the symbol of the
halogen.
(i) Which diagram shows the trend in the boiling temperatures of the hydrogen halides?
(1)
(ii) What type of reaction occurs when ammonia gas reacts with hydrogen chloride gas?
(1)
A acid-base
B displacement
C redox
D substitution
(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q3.
The structural feature that graphene and graphite have in common is that the carbon atoms
are arranged in
(1)
A layers with each atom bonded to four others
B hexagonal and pentagonal rings within a layer
C hexagonal rings within a layer
D a three-dimensional structure
Q4.
This question is about covalent bonds.
The dot-and-cross diagram of BF3 is
What is the bond angle in BF3?

(1)
A 90°
B 107°
C 109.5°
D 120°

Q5.
Which compound does not have hydrogen bonding between its molecules?
(1)
Q6.
Which molecule has a linear shape?

(1)
A H2S
B SO2
C CO2
D CH2==CH2

Q7.
Boric acid, H3BO3, is a weak acid with antiseptic properties.
Boric acid is a solid with melting temperature 171 °C.
What are the strongest interactions between the molecules in solid boric acid?
(1)
A covalent bonds
B hydrogen bonds
C ionic bonds
D London forces
Q8.
Answer the questions with a cross in the boxes you think are correct . If you
change your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your
new answer with a cross .
This question is about ionisation energies.
(i) Which equation represents the second ionisation of bromine?

(1)
– –
A Br(g) + e → Br (g)
B Br–(g) + e– → Br2–(g)
C Br(g) – 2e– → Br2+(g)
D Br+(g) – e– → Br2+(g)
(ii) Which set of successive ionisation energies is most likely to be associated with the
element boron?
(1)
A 738, 1 451, 7 733, 10 541, 13 629
B 801, 2 427, 3 660, 25 026, 32 828
C 1 086, 2 353, 4 621, 6 223, 37 832
D 1 402, 2 856, 4 578, 7 475, 9 445

Q9.
Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change
your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .
This is a question about atoms, isotopes and ions.
Which of the following pairs of ions is isoelectronic?

(1)
A N3– and Cl–
B O2– and S2–
C Na+ and K+
D Na+ and Mg2+
Q10.
Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change
your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .
This question is about atoms, molecules and ions.
Which of these isoelectronic ions has the largest ionic radius?

(1)
A N3–
B O2–
C Na+
D Al3+

Q11.
This question is about structure and bonding.
Ionic bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between

(1)
A anions and cations
B atoms and delocalised electrons
C cations and delocalised electrons
D two nuclei and a shared pair of electrons
Q12.
This question is about structure and bonding.
The names of four substances are given.
(i) Which of these substances exists at room temperature as a giant lattice of oppositely
charged ions?
(1)
A Substance P
B Substance Q
C Substance R
D Substance S
(ii) Which of these substances has a high melting temperature, and conducts electricity
when solid and when molten?
(1)
A Substance P
B Substance Q
C Substance R
D Substance S

Q13.
Magnesium oxide has a very high melting temperature.

Which of the following is the best description of its structure and bonding?
(1)
A giant ionic
B giant metallic
C giant covalent
D simple covalent
Q14.
The bond angles within a layer of graphene and a layer of graphite are
(1)
A 90° and 109.5°
B all 109.5°
C 109.5° and 120°
D all 120°

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Edexcel Chemistry A-level - Bonding and Structure MCQ PhysicsAndMathsTutor.

Diamond, graphene and graphite are different forms of carbon.

B a precise molecular formula

C poor electrical conductivity

(Total for question = 1 mark)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

Diamond, graphene and graphite are different forms of carbon.

B hexagonal and pentagonal rings within a layer

C hexagonal rings within a layer

(Total for question = 1 mark)

This question is about covalent bonds.

The dot-and-cross diagram of BF3 is

What is the bond angle in BF3?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Which molecule has a linear shape?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Boric acid, H3BO3, is a weak acid with antiseptic properties.

Boric acid is a solid with melting temperature 171 °C.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

This question is about ionisation energies.

(i) Which equation represents the second ionisation of bromine?

C Br(g) – 2e– → Br2+(g)

B 801, 2 427, 3 660, 25 026, 32 828

C 1 086, 2 353, 4 621, 6 223, 37 832

D 1 402, 2 856, 4 578, 7 475, 9 445

(Total for question = 2 marks)

This is a question about atoms, isotopes and ions.

Which of the following pairs of ions is isoelectronic?

B O2– and S2–

D Na+ and Mg2+

(Total for question = 1 mark)

This question is about atoms, molecules and ions.

Which of these isoelectronic ions has the largest ionic radius?

(Total for question = 1 mark)

This question is about structure and bonding.

Ionic bonding is the strong electrostatic attraction between

(Total for question = 1 mark)

This question is about structure and bonding.

The names of four substances are given.

(Total for question = 2 marks)

Magnesium oxide has a very high melting temperature.

(Total for question = 1 mark)

Diamond, graphene and graphite are different forms of carbon.

C 109.5° and 120°

(Total for question = 1 mark)

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