O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2018 · Q91 Mark

Which statement explains why aluminium is malleable?

AAluminium has layers of cations that can slide over one another.

BAluminium has layers of electrons that can slide over one another.

CAluminium has weak bonds between protons and a 'sea of electrons'.

DAluminium is covered with a layer of unreactive aluminium oxide.

✓ Correct answer

A: Aluminium has layers of cations that can slide over one another.

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Topic: Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2018 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 9.

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