Table 1 shows some physical properties of three substances, X, Y and Z.
| Substance | Melting point (∘C^\circ\text{C}∘C) | Electrical conductivity as a solid | Electrical conductivity when molten |
|---|---|---|---|
| X | 782 | Poor | Good |
| Y | 1083 | Good | Good |
| Z | -7 | Poor | Poor |
Deduce, using the information in Table 1, the structure and bonding of substances X, Y and Z. Explain the properties of each substance in terms of its structure and bonding.
59 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Chemistry 2.5 Types of substance, covering 2.5.1 Classifying substances by structure and bonding, 2.5.2 Properties of ionic and simple molecular substances, 2.5.3 Giant covalent structures: diamond and graphite, 2.5.4 Fullerenes, graphene and simple polymers, 2.5.5 Properties of metals and non-metals, and 2.5.6 Limitations of bonding models and representations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.