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