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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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There are three types of giant structure - ionic, metallic and macromolecular. Describe metallic bonding.

Important Questions on Cambridge IGCSE Exam Questions from Paper 3

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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There are three types of giant structure - ionic, metallic and macromolecular. Use the above ideas to explain why metals are

A: good conductors of electricity, 

B: metals are malleable.

MEDIUM
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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There are three types of giant structure - ionic, metallic and macromolecular. Silicon (IV) oxide has a macromolecular structure. Describe the structure of silicon (IV) oxide (a diagram is not acceptable).
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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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There are three types of giant structure - ionic, metallic and macromolecular. Silicon (IV) oxide has a macromolecular structure. Diamond has a similar structure and consequently similar properties. Give two physical properties common to both diamond and silicon (IV) oxide.
EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Calcium carbonate is an important raw material. Name a rock made up of calcium carbonate.
EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Calcium carbonate is an important raw material. When calcium carbonate is heated strongly, it decomposes: CaCO3  CaO + CO2. Calculate the relative formula mass of CaCO3.

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Calcium carbonate is an important raw material. When calcium carbonate is heated strongly, it decomposes: CaCO3  CaO + CO2. Calculate the relative formula mass of CaO.

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Calcium carbonate is an important raw material. When calcium carbonate is heated strongly, it decomposes: CaCO3  CaO + CO27.00 kg of calcium oxide was formed. What mass of calcium carbonate was heated? 

EASY
Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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Calcium carbonate is used to control soil acidity. Why is it important to control soil acidity?