Question 1
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True or false? Ionic compounds have high melting points because the forces of electrostatic attraction holding them together are strong.
Question 2
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When will ionic compounds conduct electricity?
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Solid
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Liquid
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In solution with water
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Gas
Question 3
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True or false? Solid ionic compounds conduct electricity because the ions are locked tight together and can pass on charge.
Question 4
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What state would you expect to find simple covalent molecules such as methane in at room temperature?
Question 5
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Why do simple covalent molecules have low melting and boiling points?
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They are smaller so easier to break by heat energy
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The intermolecular forces are weak and broken during heating
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They don't have any metal atoms which are heavy and need a lot of heat energy to liquefy
Question 6
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True or false? Simple covalent molecules conduct electricity when liquid.
Question 7
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Which of these are allotropes of carbon?
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Diamond
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Silica
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Lime
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Graphite
Question 8
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Which of these describe the bonding in diamond?
Question 9
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Which of these describe the bonding in graphite?
Question 10
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What is a fullerene?
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A chemical which is used to clean wool in industry
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An allotrope of carbon formed of hexagonal rings
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A protein released by the brain to control how much humans eat
Question 11
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True or false? We create alloys to reduce the malleability of metals by breaking up the layered structure of the metal.
Question 12
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True or false? The sea of delocalised electrons in metals prevents them from conducting electricity.
Question 13
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What is a shape memory alloy?
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An alloy which is not malleable
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An alloy which returns to its original shape upon heating
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An alloy which is used to improve visual memory
Question 14
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What do the properties of a polymer depend on?
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Reaction conditions
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Monomer
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Nothing - it is random
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The age of the polymer
Question 15
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Which type of poly(ethene) is stronger?
Question 16
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Which type of polymer has intermolecular forces broken down on heating?
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Thermosoftening
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Thermosetting
Question 17
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Which type of polymer has covalent crosslinks that are not broken down on heating?
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Thermosoftening
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Thermosetting
Question 18
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How big is 1 nanometre?
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10^-3 metres
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10^-6 metres
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10^-9 metres
Question 19
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True or false? Modern sunscreens use titanium oxide nanoparticles because they are more effective than conventional UV ray blockers.
Question 20
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True or false? Nanoparticles are ineffective catalysts due to their small size.