Complete the diagram so that it shows the structure and bonding in a typical metal. Add labels to your diagram.
Describe three physical properties that are common to most metals.
Bismuth combines with chlorine to give bismuth(III) chloride, $\text{BiCl}_3$. Construct the equation for this reaction.
When bismuth reacts with molten bismuth(III) chloride, an ion is produced. The structure of this ion is shown. Write the formula of this ion.
A white precipitate of $\text{BiOCl}$ forms when colourless $\text{BiCl}_3$ is added to water. $\text{BiCl}_3\text{(aq)} + \text{H}_2\text{O(l)} \rightleftharpoons \text{BiOCl(s)} + 2\text{HCl(aq)}$. Describe and explain what you would observe when a few drops of concentrated hydrochloric acid are added to this mixture.
Suggest why altering the pressure does not affect the reaction shown.
Bismuth is used in alloys. What does the term alloy mean?