Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

Water is a compound with simple covalent bonding.
(a)[1]

Finish the diagram so that the electrons in the covalent bonds of a water molecule are shown.

(b)[2]

Give two physical properties that differentiate a simple covalent compound from an ionic compound.

(c)[2]

Arrange these metals in order of reactivity, starting with the least reactive metal.

(d(i))[2]

State the conditions that must be present for iron to rust.

(d(ii))[2]

State two methods used to prevent rust.

(e)[2]

Describe how a pure dry sample of copper(II) sulfate crystals could be obtained.

(f)[2]

Complete the chemical equation that shows the combustion of butene.\n$\text{C}_4\text{H}_8 + 6\text{O}_2 \rightarrow ....\text{CO}_2 + ....\text{H}_2\text{O}$

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