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METALLIC BONDING

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 8mins

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1.

In which part of the periodic table are metals mostly found?

a)

At the top

b)

On the left

c)

On the right

2.

Which of these describes the arrangement of particles in a metal?

a)

Closely packed electrons with delocalised ions

b)

Alternating layers of metal ions and electrons

c)

Layers of metal ions surrounded by delocalised electrons

3.

How many electrons are delocalised in a metal?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

As many as are in the outer shell

4.

What does a metallic bond consist of?

a)

Forces between metal ions and delocalised electrons

b)

Pairs of metal atoms joined together by strong bonds

c)

Forces between oppositely charged metal ions

5.

Which of the following is NOT a property of a typical metal?

a)

Poor conductor of electricity

b)

High melting point

c)

Shiny

6.

What does 'malleable' mean?

a)

Able to be drawn into wires

b)

Able to conduct electricity

c)

Able to be hammered into thin sheets

7.

Which of these metals does NOT have a high melting point?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Mercury

c)

Silver

8.

Why are metals ductile?

a)

Because the metal is arranged in layers

b)

Because the metal ions are closely packed

c)

Because the metal can conduct electricity

9.

Why do metals conduct electricity?

a)

They have free-moving atoms

b)

They have free-moving ions

c)

They have free-moving electrons

10.

Why do metals have high melting points?

a)

Metallic bonds are weak and metals have a simple structure

b)

Metallic bonds are strong and metals have a lattice structure

c)

Metallic bonds are strong and metals have a simple structure