Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Simple molecules and covalent bonds

Simple molecules and covalent bonds — practice question

This question concerns non-metals.
(a)[2]

Describe two other physical properties that are characteristic of non-metals.

(b)[2]

State two strategies that help to cut climate change caused by carbon dioxide.

(c(i))[2]

Complete Fig. 8.1 so that it shows the dot-and-cross diagram for a water molecule. Display only the outer shell electrons.

(c(ii))[2]

State two characteristics of simple molecular compounds.

(c(iii))[1]

State what is meant by the term solvent.

(c(iv))[1]

Choose the pH value from the list that is neutral. pH 1, pH 3, pH 7, pH 14

(c(v))[3]

After one day, the blue colour has spread through all the water in the beaker. Explain these results using the kinetic particle theory.

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