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CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science C2.4 Ions and ionic bonds Exam Style Questions Paper 2

CIE iGCSE Co-Ordinated Science C2.4 Ions and ionic bonds Exam Style Questions Paper 2

Question

The bonding in potassium iodide is ionic.
Which row describes the potassium iodide lattice structure?

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: C

Question

Which statement describes the lattice structure of sodium chloride, NaCl ?
(A)  It is a random arrangement of equal numbers of sodium atoms and chlorine atoms.
(B)  It is a random arrangement of equal numbers of sodium ions and chloride ions.
(C)  It is a regular arrangement of alternating sodium atoms and chlorine atoms.
(D)  It is a regular arrangement of alternating sodium ions and chloride ions.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

Which statements about the reaction between a metal and a non-metal are correct?

1  Metal atoms gain electrons.
2  Metal atoms lose electrons.
3  The non-metal is the reducing agent.
4  The non-metal is the oxidising agent.
(A)  1 and 3

(B)  1 and 4

(C)  2 and 3

(D)  2 and 4

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: D

Question

Which statement about ions is not correct?
(A)  Atoms form ions by gaining or losing electrons.
(B)  Ions are formed by non-metal atoms only when they lose electrons.
(C)  Ions in a solid ionic compound form a lattice structure.
(D)  Ions with opposite charges attract each other.

▶️Answer/Explanation

Ans: B

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