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4.5 Metallic Bonding

Total questions: 8

Worksheet time: 8mins

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.

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

7.

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

8.

The diagram represents the general structure of a solid Z.


What is Z?

a)

aluminium

b)

iodine

c)

silicon dioxide

d)

sulfur