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4.5 Metallic bonding

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the basis of a metallic bond?
a)
the attraction of neutral metal atoms.
b)
the attraction between protons and neutrons.
c)
the attraction between positive metal ions and interlocking electrons.
d)
the attraction between positive metal ions and free floating electrons.
2.
What does malleable mean?
a)
able to be shaped
b)
will break easily
c)
can be used for wire
d)
is shiny
3.
Electrons that are free to move in metals
a)
delocalized electrons
b)
oxidation number
c)
chemical bond
d)
salts
4.
What is the ability of a substance to be pulled into a thin strand?
a)
Malleability
b)
Ductility 
c)
Conductivity
d)
Solubility
5.

Why does the melting point of metals increase across period 3, from Sodium (Na) to Aluminium (AI)?

a)

Size of atoms gets smaller

b)

Attraction force between nuclei and free electron increases

c)

Increased space between the valence electrons in the "sea"

d)

Increased number of valence electrons contributed to the "sea"

6.

Metals have positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’. Which metal atom provides the most electrons for the sea?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Sodium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

7.

Which statement describes metallic bonding?

a)

The attraction between a lattice of negative ions and delocalised protons.

b)

The attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalised electrons.

c)

The attraction between delocalised protons and electrons.

d)

The attraction between oppositely charged ions.

8.

The diagram shows metallic bonding.


Which labels are correct?

a)

X: atomic nucleus

Y: outer electron

b)

X: metal atom

Y: mobile electron

c)

X: metal cation

Y: mobile electron

d)

X: positive ion

Y: negative ion

9.

Metals are malleable. Which statement explains why metals are malleable?

a)

Metallic bonding is very strong.

b)

Metals are good conductors of electricity.

c)

Positive metal ions are arranged in a regular lattice structure

d)

The layers of positive metal ions can slide over each other.

10.

Why do metallic compounds conduct electricity as solids?

a)

core electrons are mobile, allowing electricity to flow through the metal

b)

valence electrons are mobile, allowing electricity to flow through the metal

c)

protons are mobile, allowing electricity to flow through the metal

d)

the metal cations are mobile, allowing electricity to flow through the metal

11.
In metals, the _______ electrons form a shared sea of electrons.
a)
Metallic
b)
Inner
c)
Outer
d)
Ionic
12.
The ability of a material to deform, usually by stretching along its length. This property allows us to make wires.
a)
conductivity
b)
ductility
c)
malleability
d)
hardness
13.
The ability of a material to be shaped in all directions without cracking or breaking.
a)
hardness
b)
ductility
c)
malleability
d)
conductivity
14.
Which type of bonding allows for the conduction of electricity in the solid state?
a)
Metallic
b)
Ionic
c)
Network Covalent
d)
Molecular Covalent
15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.

Why do metals conduct electricity?

a)

They have free-moving atoms

b)

They have free-moving ions

c)

They have free-moving electrons

19.

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

20.

What does 'malleable' mean?

a)

Able to be drawn into wires

b)

Able to conduct electricity

c)

Able to be hammered into thin sheets