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2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances

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Question 24
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Diamond has a giant covalent structure and does not conduct electricity. Which statement explains why diamond does not conduct electricity?

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A

There are no charged particles that are free to move

B

There are no covalent bonds between the carbon atoms

C

The carbon atoms are held in fixed positions by weak forces

D

The carbon atoms in the structure do not have any electrons

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2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Chemistry
  3. /2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances

42 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Chemistry 2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances, covering 2.2.1a The three states of matter, 2.2.1b Limitations of the simple particle model, 2.2.2 State symbols in chemical equations, 2.2.3 Properties of ionic compounds, 2.2.4 Properties of small molecules, 2.2.5 Polymers, 2.2.6 Giant covalent structures, 2.2.7 Properties of metals and alloys, and 2.2.8 Metals as conductors. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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