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O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/12 · Oct/Nov 2019 · Q61 Mark

Which diagram best represents the structure of a solid metal?

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ADiagram showing an arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions in a lattice.
BDiagram showing an arrangement of positive ions in a lattice with delocalised electrons surrounding them.
CDiagram showing an arrangement of negative ions in a lattice with delocalised electrons surrounding them.
DDiagram showing an arrangement of alternating positive and negative ions with delocalised electrons.

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B: Diagram showing an arrangement of positive ions in a lattice with delocalised electrons surrounding them.

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Topic
Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source
O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2019 Paper 1 Variant 2, question 6.

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