Covalent bonding
1. This question has 2 part(s).
1.1. This question is about substances with covalent bonds.
i) Draw a dot and cross diagram to show the outer shell electrons in a molecule of nitrogen, N2
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ii) Describe the forces of attraction in a covalent bond.
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1.2. The diagram shows three different structures of carbon.
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Structure A | Graphite | C60 Fullerene |
i) Name structure A.
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ii) Graphite and C60 fullerene contain covalent bonds, but have different structures.
Explain why C60 fullerene has a much lower melting point than graphite.
Refer to structure and bonding in your answer.
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Ai এর মাধ্যমে
১০ লক্ষ+ প্রশ্ন ডাটাবেজ
প্র্যাকটিস এর মাধ্যমে নিজেকে তৈরি করে ফেলো
উত্তর দিবে তোমার বই থেকে ও তোমার মত করে।
সারা দেশের শিক্ষার্থীদের মধ্যে নিজের অবস্থান যাচাই
Buckminsterfullerene is another allotrope of carbon.
Explain why this substance can be used as a lubricant.
Fullerenes are also used as catalysts and in electronics.
Suggest why they can each be used for these applications.
catalysts: ____________________________________________
electronics: ___________________________________________
Explain how a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction.