Metallic bonding: past paper questions
Real questions on metallic bonding
The newest 20 of 21 written questions. Open one to see it on the real paper.
- 9701/21 · May/June 2025 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Explain how solid sodium conducts electricity.
See it on the paper → - 9701/22 · February/March 2025 · Q2a[2]
The Group 2 elements show metallic bonding. Define metallic bonding.
See it on the paper → - 9701/21 · October/November 2024 · Q3a(i)[3]
Complete Table 3.1.
See it on the paper → - 9701/21 · October/November 2024 · Q3a(ii)[1]
Identify the lattice structure shown by graphite.
See it on the paper → - 9701/21 · October/November 2024 · Q3a(iii)[1]
Explain why Sn has good electrical conductivity.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · October/November 2024 · Q3a(iii)[1]
Explain why Sn has good electrical conductivity.
See it on the paper → - 9701/22 · May/June 2024 · Q1c[1]
Draw a labelled diagram to show the structure and bonding in sodium.
See it on the paper → - 9701/22 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(i)[1]
State the type of bonding present in magnesium and in sodium chloride. bonding in magnesium bonding in sodium chloride
See it on the paper → - 9701/22 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Explain the difference in the melting points of magnesium and sodium chloride.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(i)[1]
Identify the lattice structure of copper.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · May/June 2023 · Q1a(ii)[1]
Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding present in copper.
See it on the paper → - 9701/21 · October/November 2022 · Q2a[2]
Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding in magnesium metal.
See it on the paper → - 9701/22 · October/November 2022 · Q2f(i)[2]
Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding in bismuth metal.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · October/November 2022 · Q2a[2]
Draw a labelled diagram to show the bonding in magnesium metal.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · May/June 2022 · Q1f(ii)[2]
Copper has a melting point of 1085 °C and a high electrical conductivity. Explain these properties of copper by referring to its structure and bonding. . . . [Total: 13]
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · October/November 2021 · Q2c(i)[1]
Describe how sp hybridised orbitals are formed.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · October/November 2021 · Q2c(ii)[2]
Sketch a diagram to show how two sp hybrid orbitals can form a sigma (σ) bond.
See it on the paper → - 9701/21 · October/November 2020 · Q3a(iv)[1]
LiAl H 4 decomposes slowly to form LiAl (s) and H 2 (g). LiAl H 4 (s) → LiAl (s) + 2H 2 (g) LiAl (s) shows metallic bonding. Describe metallic bonding.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · October/November 2020 · Q3a(iv)[1]
LiAl H 4 decomposes slowly to form LiAl (s) and H 2 (g). LiAl H 4 (s) → LiAl (s) + 2H 2 (g) LiAl (s) shows metallic bonding. Describe metallic bonding.
See it on the paper → - 9701/23 · May/June 2020 · Q2c(i)[1]
Name the type of bonding within a sample of solid copper.
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What examiners said
Many candidates omitted ‘electrostatic attraction’ in their answers. ‘Sea of electrons’ appeared frequently on its own.
— Examiner report, February/March 2025, 9701/22 Q2(a) (Cambridge)
It was generally well known about the bonding present in both species. Occasionally, candidates incorrectly described the bonding in magnesium as ionic.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 9701/22 Q1(a)(i) (Cambridge)
The majority of candidates knew that the higher melting point seen for sodium chloride occurred because of stronger ionic bonds. Some candidates identified that there was a difference in bond strength between the two solids without using the information in the table to identify which had the stronger bond.
— Examiner report, May/June 2023, 9701/22 Q1(a)(ii) (Cambridge)
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