Chemistry 0620 · IGCSE · Solids, liquids and gases

Solids, liquids and gases — practice question

Table 2.1 displays the melting points, boiling points and electrical conductivities of seven substances A, B, C, D, E, F and G.
(a(i))[1]

Identify which substance, A, B, C, D, E, F or G, is a gas at 25^{\circ}C.

(a(ii))[1]

Identify which substance, A, B, C, D, E, F or G, is a solid consisting of simple molecules at 25^{\circ}C.

(a(iii))[1]

Identify which substance, A, B, C, D, E, F or G, is a metal which is liquid at 25^{\circ}C.

(b(i))[3]

Identify which substance, A, B, C, D, E, F or G, has a giant covalent structure. Use the information in Table 2.1 to give two reasons for your choice.

(b(ii))[2]

Identify which substance, A, B, C, D, E, F or G, is an ionic compound. Use the information in Table 2.1 to give one reason for your choice.

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