O-LevelChemistryBonding & Structure5070/11 · Oct/Nov 2020 · Q281 Mark

Metals are elements that have many similar properties because of their structure. Which statement about metals is correct?

AMetals are malleable because the layers of atoms can slide over each other.

BMetals conduct electricity because their ions vibrate and pass on energy to each other.

CThe melting point of metals depends on the strength of the intermolecular forces in the lattice.

DTo form an alloy of two metals, the metals must have very similar ionic radii.

✓ Correct answer

A: Metals are malleable because the layers of atoms can slide over each other.

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Topic: Bonding & Structure, O-Level Chemistry (syllabus 5070). Multiple choice, 1 mark.
Source: O-Level Chemistry, Oct/Nov 2020 Paper 1 Variant 1, question 28.

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