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Simple molecules and covalent bonds — Paper 2 · IGCSE Sciences - Co-ordinated (9-1) 0973

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Question 1: Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the bonding in a molecule of carbon dioxide? A B C D O C O O C O O C O O C OQuestion 2: Which row describes a covalent compound? solubility volatility in water A high low B high high C low low D low highQuestion 3: The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total num…Question 4: Which row explains why the melting points of covalent compounds are lower than those of ionic compounds? covalent compound ionic compound A…1 / 4
Question 5: The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total num…Question 6: The element phosphorus burns in air, as shown. 4P  +  5O2  →  P4O10 What does the formula P4O10 show? A a mixture of atoms of two elements …2 / 4
Question 7: Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of methanol? A B H H H C O H H C O H H H C D H H H C O H H C…Question 8: W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules. W X Y Z Which statement is correct? A W and Z are molecules and X and Y are at…3 / 4
Question 9: Which row describes the properties of a covalent compound? electrical volatility conductivity when molten A high none B high high C low non…Question 10: What is a property of a typical covalent compound? A low electrical conductivity B high melting point C low volatility D soluble in waterQuestion 11: Which dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of carbon dioxide? A B C D O C O O C O O C O O C O4 / 4

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Q1 · Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the bonding in a molecule of carbon dioxide? 0973/22 May/June 2020

16 Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the bonding in a molecule of carbon dioxide? A B C D O C O O C O O C O O C O

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Answer: A

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Q2 · Which row describes a covalent compound? 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2020

15 Which row describes a covalent compound? solubility volatility in water A high low B high high C low low D low high

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Answer: D

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Q3 · The structures of some substances are shown 0973/21 May/June 2021

14 The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total number of atoms in the three structures? total total number of number of different atoms elements A 3 9 B 3 17 C 7 9 D 7 17

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Answer: B

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Q4 · Which row explains why the melting points of covalent compounds are lower than those of… 0973/21 May/June 2021

16 Which row explains why the melting points of covalent compounds are lower than those of ionic compounds? covalent compound ionic compound A strong attractive forces strong attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions B strong attractive forces weak attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions C weak attractive forces strong attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions D weak attractive forces weak attraction between molecules between oppositely charged ions

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Answer: C

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Q5 · The structures of some substances are shown 0973/22 May/June 2021

14 The structures of some substances are shown. water ethanol methane Which row shows the total number of different elements and the total number of atoms in the three structures? total total number of number of different atoms elements A 3 9 B 3 17 C 7 9 D 7 17

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Answer: B

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Q6 · The element phosphorus burns in air, as shown 0973/21 May/June 2023

15 The element phosphorus burns in air, as shown. 4P + 5O2 → P4O10 What does the formula P4O10 show? A a mixture of atoms of two elements B a mixture of molecules of two elements C a molecule of a compound D an atom of a compound

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Answer: C

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Q7 · Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of… 0973/21 May/June 2024

16 Which dot-and-cross diagram represents the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of methanol? A B H H H C O H H C O H H H C D H H H C O H H C O H H H

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Answer: A

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Q8 · W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules 0973/22 May/June 2024

14 W, X, Y and Z are diagrams representing atoms and molecules. W X Y Z Which statement is correct? A W and Z are molecules and X and Y are atoms. B W, X and Z are molecules and Y is an atom. C W, Y and Z are molecules and X is an atom. D X, Y and Z are molecules and W is an atom.

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Answer: C

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Q9 · Which row describes the properties of a covalent compound? 0973/22 May/June 2024

15 Which row describes the properties of a covalent compound? electrical volatility conductivity when molten A high none B high high C low none D low high

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Answer: A

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Q10 · What is a property of a typical covalent compound? 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2024

16 What is a property of a typical covalent compound? A low electrical conductivity B high melting point C low volatility D soluble in water

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Answer: A

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Q11 · Which dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of carbon… 0973/21 Oct/Nov 2025

15 Which dot-and-cross diagram shows the outer-shell electrons in a molecule of carbon dioxide? A B C D O C O O C O O C O O C O

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Answer: A

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