Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Metallic bonding

Metallic bonding — practice question

This question concerns zinc and zinc compounds.
(a(i))[1]

Name the bonding type present in zinc.

(a(ii))[2]

Name the two kinds of particle held together by the bonding in (a)(i).

(a(iii))[1]

Name the type of particle whose movement enables zinc to conduct electricity.

(b(i))[1]

State the meaning of alloy.

(b(ii))[1]

Name the substance found in brass besides zinc.

(c(i))[2]

Give two observations that show zinc carbonate is in excess in step 1.

(c(ii))[1]

Name the filtrate from step 2.

(c(iii))[1]

Name a compound, other than zinc carbonate, that can be added to dilute sulfuric acid to make aqueous zinc sulfate in step 1.

(c(iv))[2]

State the meaning of saturated solution.

(c(v))[2]

Explain why the rate of reaction decreases. Give your answer in terms of particles.

(c(vi))[1]

State the meaning of hydrated.

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