Practice IB Chemistry Topic Structure 2. Models of Bonding and Structure with authentic exam-style questions for both SL and HL students. This question bank focuses on the exact syllabus content for Structure 2. Models of Bonding and Structure and mirrors Paper 1A, 1B, 2 style where relevant.
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Which of the following is a good explanation for why metals are malleable?
Which of the following formulas is correct for magnesium chloride?
Which of the following atoms can form four covalent bonds in a neutral molecule?
Which statement correctly explains why ionic compounds are brittle?
Which of the following best explains why metals are good conductors of electricity?
Metal atoms are bonded with directional covalent bonds
Layers of ions can slide over each other without breaking the metallic bond
Metals contain molecules that are loosely packed
Metallic bonds are weak and easy to break
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon
Fluorine
Ions shift and repel each other when layers are forced to slide
Electrons are free to move between ions
The ions are tightly packed and easily compressed
Covalent bonds break under pressure
They contain mobile protons
They contain free-moving ions
They contain delocalized electrons that move freely throughout the lattice
Their atoms are strongly bound in fixed positions
