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Molecules and covalent bonds — Paper 1 · IGCSE Physical Science 0652

C3.5· 21 questions · 21 marks · 25 min · 2005–2024· Multiple choice

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Question 1: A model of a molecule is shown. Which molecule could this be? A ammonia B hydrogen chloride C methane D waterQuestion 2: The dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer shell electrons in a molecule with a single covalent
bond.

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e electron

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‘ * n…Question 3: Which formula represents a molecule that contains 3 atoms? A HBr B MgO C NH3 D SCl2Question 4: The diagrams show the bonding in three covalent molecules. 1 2 3 Which of these molecules combine to form ammonia? A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3…1 / 6
Question 5: The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… el…Question 6: The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which two elements could form a covalent compound? A W and X B W and Y …Question 7: The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… el…Question 8: The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which two elements could form a covalent compound? A W and X B W and Y …2 / 6
Question 9: The diagram shows the bonding electrons in a covalent molecule. Which molecule is shown? A chlorine B hydrogen chloride C methane D waterQuestion 10: The diagram shows the bonding electrons in a covalent molecule. Which molecule is shown? A chlorine B hydrogen chloride C methane D waterQuestion 11: The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… el…3 / 6
Question 12: The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… el…Question 13: Which statement about the structure of diamond is correct? A Each atom has three covalent bonds. B Electrons in the structure are free to m…Question 14: Compound J contains the elements Y and Z. The diagram shows the outer-shell electron arrangement of compound J. Y Y Z Y Which type of compo…4 / 6
Question 15: Compound J contains the elements Y and Z. The diagram shows the outer-shell electron arrangement of compound J. Y Y Z Y Which type of compo…Question 16: Which row describes properties of a simple covalent compound? electrical volatility conductivity A good high B good low C poor high D poor …Question 17: Some properties of X and Y are shown. property X Y volatility non-volatile highly volatile solubility in water soluble insoluble electrical…5 / 6
Question 18: Water, H2O, is a covalent molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen. Which dot-and-cross diagram represents a water molecule? A B C D O O O O…Question 19: Water, H2O, is a covalent molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen. Which dot-and-cross diagram represents a water molecule? A B C D O O O O…Question 20: Some properties of X and Y are shown. property X Y volatility non-volatile highly volatile solubility in water soluble insoluble electrical…Question 21: Which row shows the formulae of carbon dioxide and chlorine? carbon dioxide chlorine A CO Cl 2 B CO Cl C CO2 Cl 2 D CO2 Cl6 / 6

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Q1 · A model of a molecule is shown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2005

5 A model of a molecule is shown. Which molecule could this be? A ammonia B hydrogen chloride C methane D water

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Answer: D

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Q2 · The dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer shell electrons in a molecule with a single… 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2006

4 The dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer shell electrons in a molecule with a single covalent bond. key e electron } X_ electron ‘ * nucleus No What could this molecule be? H Ch HCl 0 ONO DW > ~ eK ~*~ {Kw K& Ke OM

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Answer: C

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Q3 · Which formula represents a molecule that contains 3 atoms? 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2007

5 Which formula represents a molecule that contains 3 atoms? A HBr B MgO C NH3 D SCl2

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Answer: D

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Q4 · The diagrams show the bonding in three covalent molecules 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2008

5 The diagrams show the bonding in three covalent molecules. 1 2 3 Which of these molecules combine to form ammonia? A 1 and 2 only B 1 and 3 only C 2 and 3 only D 1, 2 and 3

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Answer: B

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Q5 · The following statements are about covalent bonding 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011

3 The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… electrical conductivity. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A sharing high B sharing low C transfer high D transfer low

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Answer: B

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Q6 · The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2011

10 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which two elements could form a covalent compound? A W and X B W and Y C X and Y D X and Z

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Answer: A

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Q7 · The following statements are about covalent bonding 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011

1 The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… electrical conductivity. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A sharing high B sharing low C transfer high D transfer low

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Answer: B

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Q8 · The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2011

10 The diagram shows an outline of part of the Periodic Table. W X Y Z Which two elements could form a covalent compound? A W and X B W and Y C X and Y D X and Z

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Answer: A

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Q9 · The diagram shows the bonding electrons in a covalent molecule 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2013

3 The diagram shows the bonding electrons in a covalent molecule. Which molecule is shown? A chlorine B hydrogen chloride C methane D water

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Answer: C

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Q10 · The diagram shows the bonding electrons in a covalent molecule 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2013

3 The diagram shows the bonding electrons in a covalent molecule. Which molecule is shown? A chlorine B hydrogen chloride C methane D water

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Answer: C

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Q11 · The following statements are about covalent bonding 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2015

4 The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… electrical conductivity. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A sharing high B sharing low C transfer high D transfer low

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Answer: B

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Q12 · The following statements are about covalent bonding 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2015

4 The following statements are about covalent bonding. Covalent bonds are formed by the ……1…… of electrons. Covalent substances have ……2…… electrical conductivity. Which words correctly complete gaps 1 and 2? 1 2 A sharing high B sharing low C transfer high D transfer low

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Answer: B

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Q13 · Which statement about the structure of diamond is correct? 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2016

5 Which statement about the structure of diamond is correct? A Each atom has three covalent bonds. B Electrons in the structure are free to move. C It is made up of layers of atoms. D It is tetrahedral.

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Answer: D

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Q14 · Compound J contains the elements Y and Z 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2018

4 Compound J contains the elements Y and Z. The diagram shows the outer-shell electron arrangement of compound J. Y Y Z Y Which type of compound is J? A alloy B covalent C ionic D macromolecule

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Answer: B

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Q15 · Compound J contains the elements Y and Z 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2018

4 Compound J contains the elements Y and Z. The diagram shows the outer-shell electron arrangement of compound J. Y Y Z Y Which type of compound is J? A alloy B covalent C ionic D macromolecule

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Answer: B

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Q16 · Which row describes properties of a simple covalent compound? 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2019

4 Which row describes properties of a simple covalent compound? electrical volatility conductivity A good high B good low C poor high D poor low

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Answer: C

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Q17 · Some properties of X and Y are shown 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2019

4 Some properties of X and Y are shown. property X Y volatility non-volatile highly volatile solubility in water soluble insoluble electrical conductivity when molten good poor Which row describes the bonding in X and Y? X Y A covalent covalent B covalent ionic C ionic covalent D ionic ionic

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Answer: C

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Q18 · Water, H2O, is a covalent molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2023

5 Water, H2O, is a covalent molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen. Which dot-and-cross diagram represents a water molecule? A B C D O O O O H H H H H H H H

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Answer: D

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Q19 · Water, H2O, is a covalent molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen 0652/12 Oct/Nov 2023

5 Water, H2O, is a covalent molecule made up of hydrogen and oxygen. Which dot-and-cross diagram represents a water molecule? A B C D O O O O H H H H H H H H

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Answer: D

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Q20 · Some properties of X and Y are shown 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024

5 Some properties of X and Y are shown. property X Y volatility non-volatile highly volatile solubility in water soluble insoluble electrical conductivity when molten good poor Which row describes the bonding in X and Y? X Y A covalent covalent B covalent ionic C ionic covalent D ionic ionic

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Answer: C

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Q21 · Which row shows the formulae of carbon dioxide and chlorine? 0652/11 Oct/Nov 2024

6 Which row shows the formulae of carbon dioxide and chlorine? carbon dioxide chlorine A CO Cl 2 B CO Cl C CO2 Cl 2 D CO2 Cl

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Answer: C

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