The document discusses different types of structures and properties of substances. It provides examples of giant metallic, covalent, and ionic structures. It also discusses properties like electrical conductivity, melting points, and intermolecular forces in different materials. The document is a chapter from a chemistry textbook that aims to explain concepts relating to structures and properties of substances to chemistry students.
The document discusses different types of structures and properties of substances. It provides examples of giant metallic, covalent, and ionic structures. It also discusses properties like electrical conductivity, melting points, and intermolecular forces in different materials. The document is a chapter from a chemistry textbook that aims to explain concepts relating to structures and properties of substances to chemistry students.
The document discusses different types of structures and properties of substances. It provides examples of giant metallic, covalent, and ionic structures. It also discusses properties like electrical conductivity, melting points, and intermolecular forces in different materials. The document is a chapter from a chemistry textbook that aims to explain concepts relating to structures and properties of substances to chemistry students.
The document discusses different types of structures and properties of substances. It provides examples of giant metallic, covalent, and ionic structures. It also discusses properties like electrical conductivity, melting points, and intermolecular forces in different materials. The document is a chapter from a chemistry textbook that aims to explain concepts relating to structures and properties of substances to chemistry students.
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HKDSE CHEMISTRY A Modern View (Second Edition)
(For Chemistry and Combined Science) Chapter 9
Chapter 9 Structures and properties of substances
1. The following electron diagram shows the compound formed from elements X and Y (only the outermost shell electrons are shown).
Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) X is a Group IV element. (2) Y is a Group VII element. (3) The compound has a simple molecular structure. A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3) Ans: D
2. Which of the following statements concerning the structure of iodine are correct? (1) It has a simple molecular structure. (2) Iodine molecules are held together by van der Waals’ forces. (3) Iodine atoms in the molecules are held together by covalent bonds. A. (1) and (2) only B. (2) and (3) only C. (1) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3) Ans: D
HKDSE CHEMISTRY A Modern View (Second Edition) (For Chemistry and Combined Science) Chapter 9
3. Which of the following statements concerning the structure of dry ice is/are INCORRECT? (1) It has a simple molecular structure. (2) Carbon and oxygen atoms in the molecules are held together by ionic bond. (3) Carbon dioxide molecules are held together by van der Waals’ forces. A. (1) only B. (2) only C. (1) and (3) only D. (2) and (3) only Ans: B
4. Which of the following combinations is/are correct?
Substance Structure (1) Gold Giant metallic structure (2) Silicon dioxide Giant covalent structure (3) Calcium chloride Giant ionic structure A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3) Ans: D
5. Which of the following substances can be best represented by the following
structure?
A. Carbon dioxide B. Caesium chloride C. Quartz D. Iodine Ans: B
HKDSE CHEMISTRY A Modern View (Second Edition) (For Chemistry and Combined Science) Chapter 9
6. Which of the following diagrams best shows the structure of copper at room temperature and pressure? A. B.
C. D.
Ans: A
7. Which of the following statements about metallic bond are correct?
(1) The melting point and boiling point of potassium is low because metallic bond is a weak force of attraction. (2) The strength of metallic bond increases with increasing number of outermost shell electrons of the metal atoms. (3) Metal is ductile and malleable because metallic bond is non-directional. A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3) Ans: C
8. Which of the following substances has the lowest melting point?
A. Sodium chloride B. Magnesium bromide C. Diamond D. Tetrachloromethane Ans: D
HKDSE CHEMISTRY A Modern View (Second Edition) (For Chemistry and Combined Science) Chapter 9
9. The table below shows the electrical conductivity of three substances.
Substance Electrical conductivity X It conducts electricity only when in aqueous solution. Y It conducts electricity in when molten and in aqueous solution. Z It conducts electricity in both the molten and solid states. Which of the following combinations is correct? X Y Z A. HCl NaCl S B. NaCl S HCl C. HCl NaCl Ag D. NaCl Ag S Ans: C
10. Which of the following statements are correct?
(1) Atoms are held together by strong covalent bonds in giant covalent structures. (2) Ions are regularly packed in giant ionic structures. (3) All simple molecular substances are gases at room temperature and pressure. A. (1) and (2) only B. (1) and (3) only C. (2) and (3) only D. (1), (2) and (3) Ans: A
