Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE
Metallic bonding
36 practice questions on Metallic bonding, with worked solutions and instant marking.
Copper is described as a lattice made up of positive ions surrounded by a ‘sea of electrons’. Which of the following statements are correct?
Feb/March 2018
Solid X has a high boiling point. It consists of positive ions surrounded by a sea of electrons. What other properties does solid X have?
Feb/March 2020
Which row gives a description of metallic bonding, together with a property explained by reference to metallic bonding?
Feb/March 2024
Which row correctly states the positive and negative particles found in a giant metallic lattice?
Feb/March 2025
The diagram shows the overall arrangement of a solid Z. What is Z?
May/June 2016
Which substance is structured as a lattice of positive ions surrounded by a ‘sea of electrons’?
May/June 2016
Gallium is a metallic element in Group III, and its properties are similar to those of aluminium.
May/June 2016
Which statement gives a description of metallic bonding?
May/June 2017
The diagram illustrates metallic bonding. Which labels are correct?
May/June 2017
Magnesium is classified as a metal.
May/June 2017
The diagrams illustrate the arrangement of atoms in two substances that are used to produce electrical conductors. Which statement gives the correct description of X and Y?
May/June 2019
The diagrams illustrate the structures of two substances used in the manufacture of electrical conductors. Which statement gives the correct description of X and Y?
May/June 2019
The diagrams illustrate the structures of two substances, X and Y, that are used to make electrical conductors. Which statement gives the correct description of X and Y?
May/June 2019
The diagrams illustrate the structures of two substances that are used in the production of electrical conductors. Which statement gives the correct description of X and Y?
May/June 2019
The diagrams illustrate the structures of two substances that are used to make electrical conductors. Which statement gives the correct description of X and Y?
May/June 2019
Metals and ionic compounds are similar in some ways and different in others in terms of their structure and properties. Which row concerning metals and ionic compounds is correct?
May/June 2022
This question focuses on sodium and sodium compounds.
May/June 2022
Substance P is able to conduct electricity while it is solid. Which particles are able to move in solid P so that it can conduct electricity?
May/June 2023
Which row gives the structure of a solid metal and accounts for the property?
May/June 2023
This question concerns copper and compounds of copper.
May/June 2025
This question concerns zinc and zinc compounds.
May/June 2025
X exists as a solid at room temperature. X has a high melting point. Solid X is able to conduct electricity. Which diagram shows the arrangement of particles in solid X?
Oct/Nov 2016
Iron is a metal. Its structure is made up of a giant lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’. Which of the statements about solid iron are correct?
Oct/Nov 2016
Metals can be hammered into shape. Which statement explains the malleability of metals?
Oct/Nov 2016
Beryllium is a metal belonging to Group II.
Oct/Nov 2016
Which statement gives a description of the lattice structure of a metal?
Oct/Nov 2018
Which statement gives the structure of copper?
Oct/Nov 2019
Which statement best describes copper’s structure?
Oct/Nov 2019
Which statement accounts for why metals conduct electricity when they are solid?
Oct/Nov 2021
Iron is a transition element, whereas potassium belongs to Group I.
Oct/Nov 2021
What type of structure and bonding does an element have if it is malleable and can conduct electricity?
Oct/Nov 2022
Which particles make up the structure of metals?
Oct/Nov 2022
Which statement about the structure of metals accounts for metals being malleable?
Oct/Nov 2024
Which row describes why a solid metal is malleable and conducts electricity?
Oct/Nov 2024
Which statement accounts for why solid magnesium is a good conductor of electricity?
Oct/Nov 2025
Which row gives the structure and bonding of cobalt?
Oct/Nov 2025