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Bonding - Metals and GMS

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Define the term allotropes

a)

Atoms with same proton number but different number of neutrons

b)

Atoms with same proton number but different mass number

c)

Atoms in different arrangement but same structure

d)

Atoms in different arrangement and different structural form

2.

Graphite, diamond and Buckminsterfullerene are all allotropes of

a)

Berylium

b)

Silicon

c)

Germanium

d)

Carbon

3.
Which has a 2D hexagonal layered structure?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
all of these
4.
Which has a free delocalized electron between layers that gives rise to electrical conductivity ?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
5.
Which has weak dispersion forces in between layers?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
6.

Which has a 3D tetrahedral structure?

a)

graphite

b)

diamond

c)

fullerene

d)

none of these

7.
What structure is shown in the diagram?
a)
Diamond
b)
Graphite
8.
Which consists of carbon atoms?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
all of these
9.
Which is used in pencils ?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
10.
Which has every carbon atom covalently bonded to four other atoms?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
11.
Which has the formula C60?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
12.
Which is made of balls or cages of carbon?
a)
graphite
b)
diamond
c)
fullerene
d)
none of these
13.
Which statement is a true comparison of diamonds and graphite?
a)
diamonds are extremely hard and colorless where as graphite is a very soft gray substance. 
b)
diamonds are extremely soft and colorless where as graphite is a very hard gray substance.
c)
Diamonds are made only from carbon where as graphite is a carbon compound containing metal electrons
14.

Graphite is soft because

a)

it has strong covalent bonds

b)

its layers can slide over one another due to weak forces between the layers

c)

it has weak van der Waals forces between layers

d)

it is used as a lubricant

15.

Why do simple molecular substances have low melting and boiling points?

a)

The intermolecular forces between simple molecules are weak.

b)

The covalent bonds holding the atoms together in a simple molecule are strong.

c)

A large number of covalent bonds hold the atoms together in simple molecules.

16.

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

17.

Which statement describes the structure of copper?

a)

It has a lattice of negative ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.

b)

It has a lattice of negative ions in a ‘sea of protons’.

c)

It has a lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.

d)

It has a lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea of protons’

18.

Which statement about metals is correct?

a)

Layers of positive ions can slide over each other making metals malleable.

b)

Metallic bonding consists of a lattice of negative ions in a sea of delocalised electrons.

c)

Metallic bonding consists of a lattice of positive ions in a sea of delocalised negative ions.

d)

Metals conduct electricity because positive ions are free to move.

19.

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.

20.

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

21.

X is a solid at room temperature.

X has a high melting point.

Solid X conducts electricity.


Which diagram shows how the particles are arranged in solid X?

a)
b)
c)
d)
22.
What is the ability of a substance to allow heat, sound, or electricity to flow through it?
a)
Malleability
b)
Ductility
c)
Solubility
d)
Conductivity
23.

Which of the following is an alloy?

a)

stainless steel

b)

chromium

c)

nickel

d)

lead

24.
A mixture of two or more metals is called:
a)
mixture
b)
solution
c)
compound
d)
alloy
25.
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
26.

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

27.
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.