Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

The diagram illustrates part of the structures of sodium bromide and graphite at room temperature and pressure.
(a)[5]

Describe these substances' physical properties by considering: • volatility • solubility in water • electrical conductivity when solid.

(b)[1]

During electrolysis of dilute sulfuric acid with inert electrodes, oxygen gas appears at the positive electrode. Name the gas formed at the negative electrode.

(c(i))[2]

Complete the word equation below for this reaction. sodium bromide + chlorine $\rightarrow$ ............... + ...............

(c(ii))[1]

Explain, in terms of halogen reactivity, why aqueous sodium chloride does not react with aqueous bromine.

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This 9-mark question has a full step-by-step worked solution and mark scheme. One marking point: Sodium bromide has very low volatility / it does not evaporate at room temperature

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