Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Metallic bonding

Metallic bonding — practice question

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?

  • AX is a pure metal and Y is a compound.
  • BX is a pure metal and Y is an alloy.
  • CX is a solid and Y is a liquid.
  • DX is harder and stronger than Y.

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