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Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding quiz (Singapore O-Level Chemistry, SEAB 6092) quiz

14questions. Pick an answer and you'll see why right away.

  1. Which subatomic particle defines which element an atom is?

  2. An atom has a proton number of 11 and a nucleon number of 23. How many neutrons does it have?

  3. What are isotopes?

  4. Why do isotopes of an element have the same chemical properties?

  5. What is the electronic configuration of a sulfur atom (proton number 16)?

  6. What type of bonding forms when a metal reacts with a non-metal?

  7. Why does a simple molecular substance such as iodine have a low melting point?

  8. Which property is explained by the delocalised electrons in a metal?

  9. Why does an ionic compound conduct electricity when molten but not when solid?

  10. How many electrons are shared in a single covalent bond?

  11. Diamond and graphite are both giant covalent structures of carbon. Why does graphite conduct electricity but diamond does not?

  12. An element X has the electronic configuration 2,8,1. What ion is it most likely to form?

  13. Why is an alloy harder than the pure metal?

  14. How many electrons does a neutral atom of fluorine (proton number 9) have, and how many are in its outer shell?