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Question 21
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Look at Structure A and Structure B represented in the diagram below.

Structures of Chemical Bonding

a.

(i) Identify the type of bonding in Structure A. Explain how this bonding arises.

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b.

(ii) Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why substances with Structure A have extremely high melting points.

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c.

(iii) Explain why Structure A does not conduct electricity when solid, but does conduct electricity when molten.

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d.

Explain, in terms of structure and bonding, why metals (represented by Structure B) are malleable.

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