Question 1:

The correct answer is A. strong bonds between ions.

Sodium chloride (NaCl) is an ionic compound. It forms a giant ionic lattice structure where positively charged sodium ions (Na⁺) and negatively charged chloride ions (Cl⁻) are held together by very strong electrostatic forces of attraction.

To melt NaCl, you must supply a large amount of thermal energy to overcome these strong ionic bonds and allow the ions to move freely as a liquid.

Here is why the others are incorrect:

• B: "Between atoms" describes covalent bonds (like in diamond), not ionic compounds.

• C: "Between positive ions and delocalized electrons" describes metallic bonding (like in metals).

• D: Ionic compounds do not exist as separate molecules; they are giant lattices, so intermolecular forces do not apply here.

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Question 2:

The correct answer is D. 1659 (melting point) and no (conducts electricity when liquid).

Here is why:

1. Giant covalent structure: Silicon dioxide (SiO₂) has a giant covalent structure similar to diamond. It consists of a massive network of strong covalent bonds that require a huge amount of energy to break. Therefore, it has a very high melting point.

   • Options A, B, and C have melting points that are too low for a giant covalent substance (option A is far too low, and B and C are more typical of metals or ionic compounds). Option D's melting point of 1659°C accurately reflects the strong covalent bonds in SiO₂.

2. Electrical conductivity: In silicon dioxide, all the electrons are tightly held in the covalent bonds between silicon and oxygen atoms. There are no free electrons (no delocalized electrons) and no free ions in the structure, even when it is melted into a liquid (since it remains covalently bonded, just with broken long-range order). Because there are no charged particles free to move, it does not conduct electricity in either solid or liquid states.

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Question 3:

The correct answer is B. attraction of both nuclei for the shared electrons.

Here is the breakdown:

• Option B is the most complete and scientifically accurate definition. A covalent bond forms when two non-metal atoms share a pair of electrons. This shared pair is simultaneously attracted to the positively charged nuclei of both atoms, and it is this mutual electrostatic attraction that holds the atoms together in a covalent bond.

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Question 4:

The correct answer is S.

Here is why:

Substance S has a melting point of 660°C (which is moderately high, typical of metals like aluminum, which melts at 660°C) and conducts electricity well in both the solid and liquid states.

This is the hallmark of metallic bonding:

• In a metal, the atoms release their outer electrons to form a "sea" of delocalized electrons.

• These free-moving electrons allow the metal to conduct electricity as a solid (unlike ionic compounds, which only conduct when molten or dissolved).

• When the metal is melted, the delocalized electrons are still present and free to move, so it continues to conduct well in the liquid state as well.

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Question 5:

The correct answer is Q.

Here is why:

Substance Q has a melting point of 680°C (which is high, typical of ionic compounds) and conducts electricity poorly as a solid but well as a liquid.

This is the hallmark of ionic bonding:

• In a solid ionic compound (like sodium chloride), the ions are held in fixed positions within a rigid giant lattice by strong electrostatic forces. The ions cannot move, so it does not conduct electricity as a solid.

• When melted (or dissolved in water), the lattice breaks down and the ions become free to move. These mobile ions can then carry an electrical charge, so it conducts well in the liquid state.

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Question 6:

The correct answer is D. Q, R and S only.

Here is why:

A giant structure (also called a macromolecular or extended lattice structure) is one where a very large number of atoms or ions are bonded together in a repeating 3D network. This includes giant ionic, giant covalent, and giant metallic structures.

Let's look at each substance:

• Q (680°C, poor as solid, good as liquid): This is a giant ionic structure. It consists of a huge 3D lattice of oppositely charged ions held together by strong ionic bonds.

• R (1610°C, poor in both): This is a giant covalent structure (like silicon dioxide or diamond). It consists of a massive network of atoms held together by strong covalent bonds.

• S (660°C, good in both): This is a giant metallic structure. It consists of a giant lattice of positive metal ions surrounded by a sea of delocalized electrons.

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Question 7:

The correct answer is B. little energy is needed to break the weak intermolecular forces.

Here is why:

Carbon dioxide (CO₂) is a simple molecular substance. It consists of individual molecules held together by strong covalent bonds within each molecule (between the carbon and oxygen atoms). However, between these separate molecules, there are only weak intermolecular forces (specifically, van der Waals forces / London dispersion forces).

When you melt or boil carbon dioxide, you do not break the covalent bonds inside the molecules—you only overcome these weak intermolecular forces holding the molecules together. Because these forces are very weak, very little energy is needed to overcome them, resulting in a low melting point (in fact, CO₂ sublimates at around -78°C).

Why the others are incorrect:

• A. little energy is needed to break the covalent bonds.
  This is wrong because covalent bonds are strong and require a lot of energy to break. Melting CO₂ does not break these bonds at all; it only breaks the intermolecular forces.

• C. it has a small molecular structure which is easily broken into atoms.
  This is incorrect. Breaking a molecule into individual atoms would require breaking strong covalent bonds, which takes a lot of energy—and this does not happen during melting.

• D. it is a gas at room temperature.
  This is a consequence of its low melting/boiling point, not the reason for it. It describes its state, but does not explain why it has a low melting point.

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Question 8:

The correct answer is C. delocalized electrons.

Here is why:

Graphite is a giant covalent structure made of layers of hexagonal carbon rings. In graphite, each carbon atom is covalently bonded to three other carbon atoms (rather than four). This leaves one outer electron per carbon atom free—these electrons become delocalized and are able to move freely along the layers.

Because these delocalized electrons are mobile, they can carry an electrical charge through the structure, making graphite a good conductor of electricity (specifically, along the planes of each layer).

Why the others are incorrect:

• A. a giant covalent structure.
  While graphite does have a giant covalent structure, this alone does not explain conductivity. Diamond is also a giant covalent structure but does not conduct electricity because it has no delocalized electrons (all 4 electrons are used in bonding). So this is not the reason.

• B. a high melting point.
  A high melting point is due to the strong covalent bonds within the layers, which require a lot of energy to break. This relates to its thermal stability, not its electrical conductivity.

• D. strong covalent bonds between carbon atoms.
  Strong covalent bonds hold the structure together and give graphite its high melting point, but they do not allow electricity to flow. Electrical conduction requires free-moving charged particles (electrons or ions), not just strong bonds.

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Question 9:

The correct answer is A. strong covalent bonds between atoms which require a large force to break them.

Here is why:

Diamond is a giant covalent structure where each carbon atom is covalently bonded to four other carbon atoms in a rigid, 3-dimensional tetrahedral network. These covalent bonds are extremely strong, and they extend throughout the entire structure in all directions.

Because of this uniform network of strong bonds, there are no weak points or layers that can easily slide apart. To scratch, cut, or break diamond, you would need to apply a very large force to break these strong covalent bonds throughout the structure. This extreme resistance to being scratched or deformed is what makes diamond the hardest naturally occurring substance, and therefore ideal for cutting tools.

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Question 10:

The correct answer is C. ions which are free to move.

Here is why:

For a substance to conduct electricity, it must have charged particles that are free to move so they can carry an electrical current from one electrode to the other.

In an ionic compound (like sodium chloride):

• In the solid state, the ions are held in fixed positions within a rigid giant lattice by strong electrostatic forces. They cannot move, so it does not conduct electricity.

• When dissolved in water (aqueous) or melted (molten), the lattice breaks down. The ions (both positive and negative) are now free to move independently throughout the liquid or solution. These mobile ions can carry charge, allowing electricity to flow.

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