How many bonds does a carbon atom form?
One
Two
Four
A 'family' of similar carbon compounds is called what?
Functional group
Homologous series
Group
What affects the melting point of a polymer?
Strong ionic bonding
The functional groups
Intermolecular forces
What name is given to different forms of an element that have different structures?
Allotropes
Isotopes
Paratopes
Why does diamond have a very high melting point?
It has strong covalent bonding
It has a functional group
It has strong intermolecular forces
What property of diamond makes it suitable for cutting glass?
Its high melting point
Its hardness
Its poor electrical conductivity
What property of graphite is unusual for a non-metal?
It is brittle
It has a high melting point
It is a good conductor of electricity
Why is graphite soft?
Its layers are held together by weak forces
It has weak covalent bonds between layers
Which types of structure have a high boiling point?
Giant covalent and simple covalent molecule structures
Giant covalent, giant ionic lattice and metallic structures
Simple covalent molecule and giant ionic lattice structures
Which types of structure can conduct electricity?
Giant ionic lattices (when melted or dissolved) and metallic structures
Giant ionic lattices (when solid) and metallic structures
Giant covalent structures, giant ionic lattices (when melted or dissolved) and metallic structures