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1g. Can we deduce the type of chemical bonding and structure from physical data? Is it an ionic compound, a covalent element/compound, a giant structure or giant metallic lattice? An exam practise question with answers - though best done after working through Parts 2 to 5! [Author © Dr Phil Brown PhD: Doc Brown's chemistry exam revision notes on chemical bonding & structure suitable for students of UK IGCSE & GCSE level chemistry courses & ~ US grades 9-10 chemistry, also useful for advanced level courses e.g. UK A level and US grades 11-12 chemistry courses [page updated April 9th 2026 *]All my GCSE level chemistry revision notes All my advanced level chemistry revision notes All my structure and bonding notes Part 1 index Introduction to chemical bonding index [email doc b with any query ] * [privacy policy, cookies, disclaimer] * ]SEARCH science website]Foundation tier (easier) m/c QUIZ on structure, properties & chemical bonding of materials Higher tier (harder) m/c QUIZ on structure, properties and chemical bonding of materials Can we deduce the likely chemical bonding in a material from its physical and chemical properties?
Can you work out the bonding and structure of the substances A to F? Solubility can be a bit subtle, so take care! Answers near the bottom of the page!
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Answers to the 'type of bonding' question A is an ionic structure and bonding, giant ionic lattice, high melting/boiling point, only conducts when molten, the solubility and electrical conduction in water is extra evidence, but isn't definitive for substance A (see E).
B is a giant metallic lattice structure and metal bonds, high melting/boiling points, high density, conducts in solid, not just liquid.
C simple molecular structure, small molecules with covalent bonds, low melting/boiling point, no electrical conduction at all (no ions).
D giant covalent lattice, very high melting/boiling, no electrical conduction, won't dissolve in anything.
I've made A to D quite straightforward (as long as Bonding Parts 2 to 5 have been studied), but I've E simple molecular structure, small molecules with covalent bonds, low melting/boiling point, no electrical conduction when molten, however it does conduct when dissolved in water, so ions must be formed to conduct electricity. The latter is a 'red herring', if it had an ionic structure the melting/boiling points would be much higher and the liquid would have conducted.
F Probably a thermally very stable giant covalent structure, but with weakly electrical conducting properties (even in the solid) due to delocalised electrons, completely insoluble. Its unlikely to be an ionic structure because it conducts in the solid. Metals do not decompose on heating to a high temperature and all metals will boil.
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