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1
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Explain why metals are malleable

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planes of metal ions can slide over each other

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Electronegativity

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power of an atom to attract the pair of electrons in a COVALENT bond

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Explain hydrogen bonding

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  • F/N/O are more electronegative than hydrogen
  • dipole formed with partially negative atom and partially positive hydrogen
  • bond formed between H and lone pair on F/N/O on adjacent molecule
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Explain why diamond and graphite both have high melting points

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  • macromolecular

- MANY STRONG covalent bonds need to BROKEN

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5
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Explain why graphite is soft

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weaker van der Waals forces between layers of carbon atoms so can slide over each other

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Describe change in motion of ions in NaCl below melting point

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vibrate faster about a fixed point

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Explain why bond angle is equal in a molecule without lone pairs

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all bonding pairs of electrons repel equally

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Suggest why lone pairs of electrons are opposite each other in a molecule

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lone pairs repel each other more than with bonding pairs so are as far apart as possible

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Suggest why lone pairs repel more than bonding pairs

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  • bonding pairs of electrons are held in a bond further from nucleus of central atom
  • lone pairs are held close to positively charged nucleus
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Define permanent dipole

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unequal sharing of electrons which creates a partially positive and partially negative end

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Explain why a molecule can be polar

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  • lone pairs

- one atom is more electronegative so electron density is attracted towards it

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Define polar bond

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  • bonding pair of electrons is shared unequally

- partial charges at each end of bond

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Explain why a molecule has covalent bonding over ionic

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small difference in electronegativity between atoms so more equal sharing of electrons

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Explain why iodine exists as simple molecules where carbon does not

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  • carbon makes four bonds so it macromolecular

- iodine forms one bond

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Explain formation of hydrogen bonding between protein molecules

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between lone pair on partially negative O in C=O group and partially positive H in N-H group

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Explain how metals conduct heat

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  • delocalised electrons are free to move and carry heat - metal ions are closely packed so kinetic energy is passed between them
17
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Electronegativity values of the following:

H, C, N, O, F, Cl, Br

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H 2.1 
C 2.5
N 3.0
O 3.5
F 4.0
Cl 3.0
Br 2.8
18
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Factors increase van der Waals

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  • higher molecular mass

- straight chains pack closer than branched chains

19
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Compare structure of graphite and diamond

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Graphite
- three covalent bonds forming hexagonal planes of carbon atoms (bond angle 120)
- weak van der Waals between hexagonal planes
- delocalised electrons
Diamond
- four covalent bonds (bond angle 109.5)

20
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State anomalous properties of water and the reason for them

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  • high boiling point
  • water is denser than ice (forms tetrahedral structure)
  • results from hydrogen bonding
21
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Explain which out of HBr and Br2 has the highest melting point

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  • Br2 since it has a higher Mr

- van der Waals forces are stronger that permanent dipole-dipole forces and van der Waals forces in HBr

22
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State bond angle in ethene and explain why

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  • 120 degrees
  • x3 bonding sites around carbon
  • double bonds almost as strongly as single bonds
23
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Propanone contains oxygen and hydrogen atoms. Explain why is does not contain hydrogen bonding.

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  • hydrogens are all bonded to carbon atoms
  • not a large enough difference in electronegativity values of C and H to create a dipole
  • no H bonding between hydrogen and lone pairs on oxygen
24
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Explain why there are induced dipole-dipole forces in alcohol molecules

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  • random movement of electrons creates instantaneous dipole in C-H bond
  • dipole induces dipole in C-H bond of neighbouring molecule
  • dipoles attract
24
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Suggest which factor is most important in determining solubility of a molecule in water and why

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  • strength of dipole-dipole forces between molecules
  • compared to energy released by hydrogen bond between molecule and water
  • if H bond releases sufficient energy then molecule is soluble in water
    (Do not just mention H bonds are STRONGER)
25
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Define ionic, covalent and metallic bond

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  • ionic = electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions in a lattice
  • covalent = shared pair of electrons between atoms
  • metallic = electrostatic attraction between delocalised electrons and positive ions arranged in a lattice
26
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Explain why a branched alcohol is more soluble in water compared to a straight chain alcohol

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  • molecules of alcohol cannot pack close together
  • weaker instantaneous dipole-dipole forces
  • energy from H bonds between alcohol and water is sufficient to overcome attraction between alcohol molecules
    (do not mention more contact points for H bonds or reference surface area)
27
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Give other names that refer to van der Waals forces

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  • induced/ temporary dipole forces
  • dispersion forces
  • London forces
28
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Key point to remember when describing bonding/forces

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must mention between ATOMS or MOLECULES

29
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Electron pair repulsion theory

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  • electron pairs repel as far apart as possible

- lone pairs repel more than bonding pairs

30
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Suggest why electron pair repulsion theory cannot be used to predict shape of transition metal complex

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Too many electrons in d subshell

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