Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Metallic bonding

Metallic bonding — practice question

Beryllium is a metal belonging to Group II.
(a)[1]

Give the electron arrangement of a beryllium atom.

(b)[1]

Give the formula for beryllium oxide.

(c(i))[3]

Describe the bonding in a metallic element such as beryllium. Include a labelled diagram and any relevant charges in your answer.

(c(ii))[1]

Explain why metallic elements such as beryllium are good electrical conductors.

(d(i))[1]

Give the formula for the positive beryllium ion.

(d(ii))[2]

Write a chemical equation for the reaction of beryllium hydroxide with hydrochloric acid.

(d(iii))[2]

Suggest a chemical equation for the reaction of beryllium hydroxide with sodium hydroxide solution.

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