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Date	May 2021	Marks available	1	Reference code	21M.1.sl.TZ1.10
Level	SL	Paper	1	Time zone	TZ1
Command term	Identify	Question number	10	Adapted from	N/A

Question

Which compound contains both ionic and covalent bonds?

A. $MgO$

B. ${CH}_{2} {Cl}_{2}$

C. ${CH}_{3} COOH$

D. $NaOH$

Markscheme

D

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Core » Topic 4: Chemical bonding and structure » 4.1 Ionic bonding and structure

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18M.2.sl.TZ1.2a:
Describe the nature of ionic bonding.
18M.1.sl.TZ2.9: What is the formula of magnesium nitride? A. MgN B. Mg2N3 C. Mg3N D. Mg3N2
22M.2.sl.TZ1.1g:
State the types of bonding in magnesium, oxygen and magnesium oxide, and how the valence electrons produce these types of bonding.
18M.1.sl.TZ1.9:
What is the formula of ammonium phosphate?

A. (NH₃)₃PO₄

B. (NH₄)₃PO₄

C. (NH₄)₂PO₄

D. (NH₃)₂PO₃
17M.2.sl.TZ1.2e.i:
State the type of bonding in potassium chloride which melts at 1043 K.
22M.1.sl.TZ2.9:
Which statement best describes the intramolecular bonding in HCN (l)?

A. Electrostatic attractions between H⁺ and CN⁻ ions

B. Hydrogen bonding

C. Van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding

D. Electrostatic attractions between pairs of electrons and positively charged nuclei
17M.1.sl.TZ1.9: A substance has the following properties: What is the most probable structure of this...
22M.1.sl.TZ1.9: A compound consists of the ions Ca2+ and PO43–. What are the name and formula of the...
17M.1.sl.TZ2.10:
Which bonds cause the boiling point of water to be significantly greater than that of hydrogen sulfide?

A. London (dispersion)

B. Covalent

C. Ionic

D. Hydrogen
22M.1.sl.TZ1.10: What is the explanation for the high melting point of sodium chloride? A. The covalent bond...
22M.1.hl.TZ2.9: In which of the following compounds does ionic bonding predominate? A. HCl B. NaF C. ...
19N.1.sl.TZ0.9: Which is correct for all solid ionic compounds? A. High volatility B. Poor electrical...
19M.1.hl.TZ1.10:
What is the IUPAC name of NiCO₃?

A. nickel(II) carbonate

B. nickel carbonate

C. nickel(I) carbonate

D. nitrogen(I) carbonate
18M.2.hl.TZ1.2a:
Describe the nature of ionic bonding.
17M.1.sl.TZ2.19:
Which of the following does not react with dilute HCl(aq)?

A. Na₂CO₃

B. Cu

C. Zn

D. CuO
21N.1.sl.TZ0.10: Which combination would create the strongest ionic bond?
21N.1.sl.TZ0.11: Which compound contains both ionic and covalent bonds? A. CH3COONa B. CH3COOH C. ...
18N.2.sl.TZ0.4b.ii: State a physical property of sodium oxide.
19M.1.hl.TZ2.9: How does a lithium atom form the most stable ion? A. The atom gains a proton to form a...
19M.2.hl.TZ1.3c:
Describe the structure and bonding in solid sodium oxide.
19M.1.sl.TZ2.9: How does a lithium atom form the most stable ion? A. The atom gains a proton to form a...
17M.2.sl.TZ2.1c.ii:
Explain the electrical conductivity of molten Na₂O and P₄O₁₀.
22M.1.sl.TZ2.11:
What is the name of the compound with formula Ti₃(PO₄)₂?

A. Titanium phosphate

B. Titanium(II) phosphate

C. Titanium(III) phosphate

D. Titanium(IV) phosphate
16N.2.sl.TZ0.4f: Describe the structure and bonding in solid magnesium oxide.
16N.3.hl.TZ0.22c:
(i) Uranium hexafluoride, UF₆, is used in the uranium enrichment process that produces fuel for nuclear reactors.

State the molecular shape of uranium hexafluoride.

(ii) Explain why uranium dioxide, UO₂, has a very high melting point whereas uranium hexafluoride vapourises easily into gas.
19M.2.sl.TZ2.5b(iii):
Identify the type of bonding in sodium hydrogencarbonate.

Between sodium and hydrogencarbonate:

Between hydrogen and oxygen in hydrogencarbonate:
21M.1.sl.TZ2.11:
What is the formula of the compound formed from Ca²⁺ and PO₄³⁻?

A. CaPO₄

B. Ca₃(PO₄)₂

C. Ca₂(PO₄)₃

D. Ca(PO₄)₂
19M.2.sl.TZ1.3a(i):
Describe the structure and bonding in solid sodium oxide.
19N.3.sl.TZ0.17b:
Aspirin, C₆H₄(OCOCH₃)COOH, is only slightly soluble in water.

Outline, including an equation, how aspirin can be made more water-soluble. Use section 37 in the data booklet.
17M.3.sl.TZ1.6b:
Lanthanum has a similar electronegativity to group 2 metals. Explain, in terms of bonding and structure, why crystalline lanthanum bromide is brittle.
19M.2.hl.TZ2.5d(i):
Identify the type of bonding in sodium hydrogencarbonate.

Between sodium and hydrogencarbonate:

Between hydrogen and oxygen in hydrogencarbonate:
21M.1.sl.TZ1.11: Which substance is most likely to be ionic?
21M.2.hl.TZ1.1d(v): Suggest why chemists find it convenient to classify bonding into ionic, covalent and metallic.
21M.2.hl.TZ1.3a: Deduce the ratio of Fe2+:Fe3+ in Fe3O4.
21M.1.hl.TZ2.12: Which atom has an expanded octet? A. C in CO2 B. S in SCl4 C. O in H2O2 D. P in PCl3
21M.2.sl.TZ1.1c(i): Describe the bonding in this type of solid.
21M.2.sl.TZ1.3a: Deduce the ratio of Fe2+:Fe3+ in Fe3O4.
22M.2.hl.TZ1.1g:
State the types of bonding in magnesium, oxygen and magnesium oxide, and how the valence electrons produce these types of bonding.
20N.1.sl.TZ0.9:
Which formula is correct?

A.   ${NH}_{4} {PO}_{4}$

B.   ${({NH}_{4})}_{2} {PO}_{4}$

C.   ${({NH}_{4})}_{3} {PO}_{4}$

D.   ${({NH}_{4})}_{3} {({PO}_{4})}_{2}$
21M.2.sl.TZ1.1c(iv): Suggest why chemists find it convenient to classify bonding into ionic, covalent and metallic.
22M.1.sl.TZ2.10: What is the type of bonding in a compound that has high boiling and melting points, poor...
21M.2.hl.TZ1.1d(i): Describe the bonding in this type of solid.

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