Chem C Exam Quesions With MS

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Chem C
Giant Covalent Structures & Composites

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1. Read all questions carefully


2. Think - what is the question asking.
3. Write - what do you know that will answer this question.
4. Check all your answers at the end + mark
Questions
Q1.

Nanoparticles are found in some sunscreens.

(i) An atom has a radius of about 0.1 nm.


A nanoparticle might have a radius of about
(1)
A 0.01 nm
B 0.1 nm
C 50 nm
D 1 cm

(ii) A useful property of nanoparticles in sunscreens is that they


(1)
A have a low surface area to volume ratio
B are toxic
C are white
D prevent harmful UV radiation reaching the skin

(iii) A nanoparticle has a surface area of 38 400 nm2 and a volume of 51 200 nm3.
Calculate the surface area to volume ratio.
(2)
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surface area to volume ratio = 100 : ...........................................................

(Total for question = 4 marks)

Q2.

Explain, in terms of its structure, how graphite conducts electricity.


(2)
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(Total for question = 2 marks)
Q3.

Diamond has a giant covalent structure.

State one property of diamond that is the result of its giant covalent structure.
(1)
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(Total for question = 1 mark)

Q4.

Covalent substances can be simple molecular covalent or giant covalent.

* Figure 8 shows the arrangement of carbon atoms in diamond, graphene and a fullerene (C60).

Figure 8

Consider these three substances.

Explain, in terms of their structures and bonding, their relative melting points, strengths and abilities to
conduct electricity.

(Total for question = 6 marks)


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