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Metallic Bond

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 25mins

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.
There are more metals than non metals in the periodic table.
a)
True
b)
False
3.
Which of these is NOT an alloy?
a)
bronze
b)
copper
c)
brass
d)
stainless steel
4.

What is the ability of a substance to be pulled into a wire?

a)

Malleability

b)

Ductility

c)

Conductivity

d)

Solubility

5.
Why do metals conduct
a)
They are shiny
b)
The electrons are held tightly within the lattice
c)
The electrons are delocalised and able to move
d)
The electrons are shared between two metal ions
6.
A mixture of two or more metals is called:
a)
mixture
b)
solution
c)
compound
d)
alloy
7.

Which of the following is an alloy?

a)

stainless steel

b)

chromium

c)

nickel

d)

lead

8.

Which of these are considered properties of metals? (choose ALL that apply)

a)

brittleness

b)

low melting point

c)

luster (shininess)

d)

malleability

e)

ductility

9.
Why are alloys generally used to make everyday objects?
a)
Alloys are often stronger and less active than pure metals.
b)
Alloys have higher melting point than pure metals.
c)
Alloys are less expensive to produce than pure metals.
d)
Alloys have ionic bonds instead of metallic bonds.
10.

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

a)

At the top

b)

On the left

c)

On the right

11.

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

12.

What does 'malleable' mean?

a)

Able to be drawn into wires

b)

Able to conduct electricity

c)

Able to be hammered into thin sheets

13.

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

14.
Electrons that are free to move in metals
a)
delocalized electrons
b)
oxidation number
c)
chemical bond
d)
salts
15.

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

16.

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

17.

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

18.
At room temperature, most metals are
a)
liquid
b)
solid
c)
gas
d)
an alloy
19.

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"

20.

Brass is an alloy consisting of a mixture of

a)

copper and zinc

b)

copper and lead

c)

copper and tin

d)

tin and lead

21.

The main element present in brass and bronze is

a)

copper

b)

lead

c)

zinc

d)

tin

22.

Which of the following alloy is used to make the body of an aeroplane?

a)

Brass

b)

Duralumin

c)

Steel

d)

Pewter

23.

Which of the following is not the aim of alloying?

a)

To increase the strength and hardness of metal.

b)

To prevent corrosion of metal.

c)

To improve the appearance of metal

d)

To increase the melting point.

24.

Which of the following properties does not belong to an alloy as compared to its pure metal?

a)

Stronger

b)

More corrosion resistant

c)

Harder

d)

More malleable

25.

Alloy is a ...

a)

A chemical compound with combination between metal and non-metal

b)

A salt contain of two or more elements where the main element is non-metal

c)

Mixture of two or more elements where the main element is metal