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G9 IGCSE Atomic Structure & Bonding Quiz

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Quiz for Grade 9 IGCSE Coordinated Sciences on Atomic Structure and Bonding
Jeffrey Piggott
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Jeffrey Piggott
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Question 1

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What happens when a bond is formed between a green gaseous element and a soft metallic element?
Answer
  • A The gas atoms gain an electron.
  • B The gas atoms lose an electron.
  • C The metal atoms gain an electron.
  • D The two elements share a pair of electrons.

Question 2

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Solder is an alloy of lead and tin. It is used for joining pieces of metal. Which statement about solder is correct?
Answer
  • A It can be represented by a chemical formula.
  • B It contains a mixture of lead and tin.
  • C It contains lead and tin chemically combined.
  • D It has a higher melting point than lead or tin

Question 3

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Two DIFFERENT elements form a compound. Which diagram shows molecules of the compound?
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Question 4

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Which name is given to mixtures of metals?
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  • A alloys
  • B compounds
  • C ores
  • D salts

Question 5

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Potassium, K, forms a compound with fluorine, F. Which statements about this compound are correct? 1 The compound is ionic. 2. The formula of the compound is KF. 3. The compound is soluble in water.
Answer
  • A 1, 2 and 3
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 2 and 3 only

Question 6

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Potassium, K, forms a compound with fluorine, F. Which statements about this compound are correct? 1 The compound is ionic. 2 The formula of the compound is KF. 3 The compound is soluble in water.
Answer
  • A 1, 2 and 3
  • B 1 and 2 only
  • C 1 and 3 only
  • D 2 and 3 only

Question 7

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Sodium chloride is an ionic solid. Which statement is not correct?
Answer
  • 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.

Question 8

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The electronic structures of two atoms, X and Y, are shown. X and Y combine together to form a compound. What is the type of bonding in the compound and what is the formula of the compound?
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Question 9

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The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown. P and Q react to form an ionic compound. What is the formula of the compound?
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Q11 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A Q7P
  • B QP
  • C QP3
  • D QP7

Question 10

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For which substance is the type of bonding not correct?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 11

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The table shows the electronic structures of four atoms. Which two atoms combine to form an ionic compound?
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  • A W and X
  • B W and Y
  • C X and Y
  • D X and Z

Question 12

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The element rubidium, Rb, is immediately below potassium in the Periodic Table. It reacts with bromine to form the compound rubidium bromide. Which descriptions of this compound are correct?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 13

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The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown in the diagram at the left. P and Q react to form an ionic compound. What is the formula of this compound?
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Q15 (binary/octet-stream)
Answer
  • A PQ2
  • B P2Q
  • C P2Q6
  • D P6Q2

Question 14

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The table contains information about four substances. Which substance is potassium chloride?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 15

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Which two elements react together to form an ionic compound?
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  • A W and X
  • B X and Y
  • C Y and Z
  • D Z and W

Question 16

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Which change to an atom occurs when it forms a positive ion?
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  • A It gains electrons.
  • B It gains protons.
  • C It loses electrons.
  • D It loses protons.

Question 17

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The electronic configuration of an ion is 2.8.8. What could this ion be?
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D

Question 18

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When sodium chloride is formed from its elements, each chlorine atom ……1…… one ……2……. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2?
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Q20 (binary/octet-stream)
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  • A
  • B
  • C
  • D
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