Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · States of matter

States of matter — practice question

Data for the electrical conductivities of several Group IV elements are shown.
(a(i))

Using the structures, suggest why the electrical conductivity of silicon is lower than that of graphite.

(a(ii))[2]

Using the structures, suggest why the electrical conductivity of tin is greater than that of germanium.

(b(i))

Using data from the Data Booklet where appropriate, write an equation for the effect of heat on $\text{PbO}_2(s)$.

(b(ii))

Using data from the Data Booklet where appropriate, write an equation for $\text{PbO}_2(s) + \text{HCl}(aq)$.

(b(iii))

Using data from the Data Booklet where appropriate, write an equation for $\text{SnO}(s) + \text{NaOH}(aq)$.

(b(iv))[4]

Using data from the Data Booklet where appropriate, write an equation for $\text{GeCl}_4(l) + \text{H}_2\text{O}(l)$.

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