Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Elements, compounds and mixtures

Elements, compounds and mixtures — practice question

The diagram depicts part of the structures of five substances, A, B, C, D and E.
(a(i))[2]

From A, B, C, D or E, which two structures are compounds?

(a(ii))[1]

Which one of A, B, C, D or E is monatomic?

(a(iii))[1]

Which one of A, B, C, D or E conducts electricity in the solid state?

(a(iv))[1]

Which one of A, B, C, D or E is the main constituent of natural gas?

(a(v))[1]

Which one of A, B, C, D or E is a solid that dissolves in water?

(a(vi))[1]

Which one of A, B, C, D or E is a hydrocarbon?

(b)[2]

Describe two features that distinguish a mixture.

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