2.3 Structure & Bonding Carbon 2 QP

Q1.The diagrams show the structures of diamond and graphite.
Diamond Graphite
(a) Diamond and graphite both contain the same element.
What is the name of this element? ...............................................................

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(b) Use the diagrams above and your knowledge of structure and bonding to explain why:
(i) graphite is very soft
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(ii) diamond is very hard
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(iii) graphite conducts electricity.
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Q2. Read the information
Graphene
Scientists have made a new substance called graphene.

The bonding and structure of graphene are similar to graphite.
Graphene is made of a single layer of the same atoms as graphite.
Graphene Graphite
Use the information above and your knowledge of graphite to answer the questions.
(a) This part of the question is about graphene.
Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.
(i) ionic covalent metallic
The bonds between the atoms in graphene are .............................................

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(ii) chromium carbon chlorine
Graphene is made of .................................................... atoms.

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In graphene each atom bonds to ...................... other atoms.

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(b) This part of the question is about graphite.
Graphite is used in pencils.
Explain why. Use the diagrams to help you.
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Q3. Pure carbon can exist in two forms, diamond and graphite.
(a) Complete the diagram to show the electronic structure of a carbon atom.
A carbon atom has 6 electrons.
Show the electrons as crosses (x).
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(b) A drill bit is used to cut holes through materials. The cutting end of this drill bit is covered
with very small diamonds.
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(i) What property of diamond makes it suitable for use on the cutting end of a drill bit?
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(ii) Explain, as fully as you can, why diamond has this property. Use your knowledge of
the structure and bonding of diamond and the information shown opposite to help
you to answer this question.
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(c) Explain why graphite is a good conductor of electricity and why diamond does not conduct
electricity.
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Q4. The electrolysis of sodium chloride solution produces useful substances.
(a) Explain the meaning of electrolysis.
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(b) The diagram shows an apparatus used for the electrolysis of sodium chloride solution.
Reproduced with the permission of Nelson Thornes Ltd from PATRICK FULLICK et al, ISBN 0-7487-9644- 4.
First published in 2006
The electrolysis produces two gases, chlorine and Gas A.
Name Gas A ...............................................................................................................

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(c) The electrodes used in this process can be made of graphite. Explain why graphite conducts
electricity.
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Q1.The diagrams show the structures of diamond and graphite.

(a) Diamond and graphite both contain the same element.

What is the name of this element? ...............................................................

(i) graphite is very soft

(ii) diamond is very hard

(iii) graphite conducts electricity.

Scientists have made a new substance called graphene.

Graphene is made of a single layer of the same atoms as graphite.

(a) This part of the question is about graphene.

Choose the correct answer to complete each sentence.

(i) ionic covalent metallic

The bonds between the atoms in graphene are .............................................

(ii) chromium carbon chlorine

Graphene is made of .................................................... atoms.

In graphene each atom bonds to ...................... other atoms.

(b) This part of the question is about graphite.

Graphite is used in pencils.

Explain why. Use the diagrams to help you.

A carbon atom has 6 electrons.

Show the electrons as crosses (x).

By Wanderlinse [CC By 2.0], via Flickr

(a) Explain the meaning of electrolysis.

The electrolysis produces two gases, chlorine and Gas A.

Name Gas A ...............................................................................................................

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