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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Graphite is one of the crystalline forms of carbon. Two of the distinctive properties of graphite are:

  • It conducts electricity even though it is a non-metal, and 
  • It can act as a lubricant even though it has a giant covalent structure.
    Give a brief explanation of these properties in light of the structure of graphite. 

Graphite as an electrical conductor.

Important Questions on Elements and Compounds

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Graphite is one of the crystalline forms of carbon. Two of the distinctive properties of graphite are:

  • It conducts electricity even though it is a non-metal, and 
  • It can act as a lubricant even though it has a giant covalent structure.
    Give a brief explanation of these properties in light of the structure of graphite. 

Graphite are as lubricant.

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The diagram below shows a representation of the structure of an ionic oxide.
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What is the ratio of K+ ions to O2-ions? _____ .
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The diagram below shows a representation of the structure of an ionic oxide.
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What is the formula of this compound?

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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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The following diagram shows the structure of common salt.
Extend the structure to the right, by adding four more ions.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Complete the diagrams below for the ions in the structure to show their electron arrangement. Draw in any missing electron shells, showing clearly the origin of the electrons involved.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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Draw an ionic diagram similar to the one above for the structure of magnesium chloride.
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Upper Secondary-IGCSE
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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    
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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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