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Questions
Q1.

In Figure 8, the letters A, E, G, J, X and Z show the positions of six elements in the periodic
table.

These letters are not the symbols of the atoms of these elements.

An oxygen atom has six electrons in its outer shell.

A hydrogen atom has one electron in its outer shell.

Complete the dot and cross diagram of a molecule of water, H2O.

Show outer shell electrons only.

(2)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

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Q2.

* A molecule of methane can be represented in several different ways as shown in Figure 7.

These representations have been labelled A–E to assist you in your answer.

Describe what information can be obtained from each representation including the limitations
of these representations of methane.
(6)

(Total for question = 6 marks)

Q3.

Diamond and graphite are both forms of carbon.

In both substances, the carbon atoms are held together by covalent bonds.

Describe what is meant by a covalent bond.

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(Total for question = 2 marks)

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Q4.

Covalent substances can be simple molecular covalent or giant covalent.

Oxygen, O2, is also a simple molecular, covalent substance.

Draw a dot and cross diagram for the molecule of oxygen.

(2)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q5.

The electronic configuration of carbon is 2.4

The electronic configuration of oxygen is 2.6

Draw a dot and cross diagram for a molecule of carbon dioxide.

Show outer electrons only.

(2)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

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Q6.

A water molecule, H2O, contains two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom.

The electrons in the outer shells of a hydrogen atom and an oxygen atom are shown in
Figure 2.

Figure 2

Draw a dot and cross diagram for a molecule of water.

(2)

(Total for question = 2 marks)

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Q7.

Diamond and carbon dioxide are both covalent substances.

(i) Draw a dot and cross diagram to show the covalent bonding in a molecule of carbon
dioxide, CO2.
Show outer electrons only.
(2)

(ii) Diamond has a very high melting point.

Explain why the melting point of diamond is very high.
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(Total for question = 4 marks)

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Q8.

Some questions must be answered with a cross in a box ( ). If you change your mind
about an answer, put a line through the box ( ) and then mark your new answer with
a cross ( ).

Many fertilisers are produced using ammonia.

Ammonia is produced on an industrial scale from the reaction of nitrogen with hydrogen.

The equation for the reaction is

nitrogen + hydrogen ↔ ammonia

(i) State the name of this industrial process.

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(ii) State the meaning of the ↔ symbol in the equation.

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(iii) Figure 2 shows the electronic configurations for an atom of nitrogen and an atom of
hydrogen.

Which dot and cross diagram for ammonia, NH3, is correct?

(1)

(Total for question = 3 marks)

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Q9.

Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change
your mind about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new
answer with a cross .

Sodium reacts with hydrochloric acid to form sodium chloride and hydrogen.

(i) Write the word equation for this reaction.

(2)
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(ii) The hazard symbol shown in Figure 1 is used on containers of sodium.

What is the meaning of this hazard symbol?

(1)
A corrosive
B flammable
C oxidising
D toxic

(iii) Hydrogen has one electron in its electron shell.

Figure 2 shows the incomplete dot and cross diagram of a hydrogen molecule.
Complete Figure 2 to show the electrons in the covalent bond between the two atoms of
hydrogen.
(1)

(Total for question = 4 marks)

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Q10.

Figure 1 shows the dot and cross diagram for a molecule of ammonia.

Figure 1

(i) What do the dots and crosses represent in the diagram?

(1)
A electrons
B neutrons
C protons
D nuclei

(ii) Give the formula for the molecule of ammonia.

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(Total for question = 2 marks)

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