Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity — practice question

Table 1.1 shows the melting points of some solids.
(a(i))[1]

State the type of bonding found in magnesium and in sodium chloride. bonding shown in magnesium bonding shown in sodium chloride

(a(ii))[1]

Explain the difference in the melting points of magnesium and sodium chloride.

(a(iii))[2]

Explain the difference in the melting points of phosphorus and sulfur in terms of structure and bonding.

(b(i))[1]

Define electronegativity.

(b(ii))[2]

Explain why electronegativity increases across a period.

(b(iii))[1]

Name the strongest intermolecular force that is present between $\text{NH}_3(l)$ molecules.

(b(iv))[2]

Draw a diagram to show the formation of the strongest intermolecular force between two molecules of $\text{NH}_3(l)$. Show any relevant lone pairs of electrons and dipoles.

(b(v))[2]

Table 1.2 shows the melting points of ice and ammonia. Suggest two reasons why they differ.

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