WorksheetsMETALLIC BONDING
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 8mins
In which part of the periodic table are metals mostly found?
At the top
On the left
On the right
Which of these describes the arrangement of particles in a metal?
Closely packed electrons with delocalised ions
Alternating layers of metal ions and electrons
Layers of metal ions surrounded by delocalised electrons
How many electrons are delocalised in a metal?
1
2
As many as are in the outer shell
What does a metallic bond consist of?
Forces between metal ions and delocalised electrons
Pairs of metal atoms joined together by strong bonds
Forces between oppositely charged metal ions
Which of the following is NOT a property of a typical metal?
Poor conductor of electricity
High melting point
Shiny
What does 'malleable' mean?
Able to be drawn into wires
Able to conduct electricity
Able to be hammered into thin sheets
Which of these metals does NOT have a high melting point?
Magnesium
Mercury
Silver
Why are metals ductile?
Because the metal is arranged in layers
Because the metal ions are closely packed
Because the metal can conduct electricity
Why do metals conduct electricity?
They have free-moving atoms
They have free-moving ions
They have free-moving electrons
Why do metals have high melting points?
Metallic bonds are weak and metals have a simple structure
Metallic bonds are strong and metals have a lattice structure
Metallic bonds are strong and metals have a simple structure
