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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Earn 100

Draw dot and cross structural diagram to represent the bonding in the following simple molecular compounds. In the dot and cross diagram, show only the outer shells of the atoms involved. 

Molecule Dot and Cross diagram Structure
AmmoniaNH3    
WaterH2O    
Hydrogen chlorideHCl    
EthaneC2H6    
EtheneC2H4    
EthanolC2H5OH    
Ethanoic acidCH3COOH    

Important Questions on Elements and Compounds

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The boxes below contain properties of ionic compounds and their explanations.Draw lines to link each pair.

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Below is a table of observations and explanations for diamond, graphite and silica. Complete the table by filling in the gaps. The first section of the table has been completed for you; the other sections are partially complete.
Observation Explanation
Diamond and silica are both very hard substances _____ .  _____ because all the atoms in the structure are joined by strong covalent bonds.
Diamond does not conduct electricity _____ .  _____ because 
Graphite is _____ .  _____ because the layers in the structure are only held together by weak forces
   _____ because there are some free electrons that are able to move between the layers to carry the current.

 

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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How does magnesium oxide depend on the starting mass of magnesium?
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Work out from the graph the mass of the magnesium oxide that you would get from 0.12g of magnesium (show the lines you use for this on your graph) _____ g.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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What mass of oxygen combines with 0.12 g of Magnesium? _____ g.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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What mass of oxygen combines with 24 g of Magnesium? _____ g.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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What is the molecular formula of magnesium oxide, worked out on the basis of these results? Relative atomic mass: (Mg =24,O=16)