Chemistry 5070 · O Level · Giant covalent structures

Giant covalent structures — practice question

The table lists the melting points and relative electrical conductivities of three elements in Period 3 of the Periodic Table.
(a(i))[2]

Use ideas about structure and bonding to explain why magnesium and sulfur have different melting points.

(a(ii))[2]

Use ideas about structure and bonding to explain why magnesium and sulfur differ in electrical conductivity.

(b)[2]

Silicon has a structure like diamond. Explain why silicon has a high melting point.

(c(i))[3]

A 40.5 g sample of a sulfur chloride contains 21.3 g of chlorine. Deduce the empirical formula of this sulfur chloride.

(c(ii))[1]

A relative molecular mass of 135 is given for this chloride. Deduce its molecular formula.

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