Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

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

Name the type of bonding that exists between the atoms in an N$_2$ molecule.

(a(ii))[1]

Explain, in terms of attractive forces between particles, why nitrogen has a low melting point.

(a(iii))[1]

Explain why nitrogen does not conduct electricity.

(b)[4]

State the essential conditions in the Haber process. Write an equation for the chemical reaction.

(c)[1]

Balance the chemical equation for this reaction. $\ldots$NH$_4$Cl + Ca(OH)$_2$ → $\ldots$NH$_3$ + CaCl$_2$ + $\ldots$H$_2$O

(d)[2]

Complete the dot-and-cross diagram to show how electrons are arranged in a hydrazine molecule. Show outer electrons only.

(e(i))[1]

State what is meant by the term base.

(e(ii))[1]

Write a chemical equation for the reaction between one molecule of hydrazine, N$_2$H$_4$, and one molecule of water.

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