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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.

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Upper Secondary: IGCSE
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There are three types of giant structure - ionic, metallic and macromolecular. Silicon oxide has a macromolecular structure. Describe the structure of silicon 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 oxide has a macromolecular structure. Diamond has a similar structure and consequently similar properties. Give two physical properties common to both diamond and silicon oxide.

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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: . Calculate the relative formula mass of .

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

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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: . of calcium oxide was formed. What mass of calcium carbonate was heated?

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