Pearson Edexcel GCSE Chemistry (1CH0)
GCSE Chemistry
Topic worksheet
States of matter and mixtures
Original exam-style worksheet — not an official exam paper
Time guide: 50–60 minutes · Questions: 32 · Total marks: 104
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1. State what is meant by an ionic bond. [1]
2. State what is meant by a covalent bond. [1]
3. State what is meant by a metallic bond. [1]
4. State what is meant by a giant ionic lattice. [1]
5. State what is meant by a simple molecule. [1]
6. State what is meant by graphite. [1]
7. State what is meant by graphene. [1]
8. State what is meant by a polymer. [1]
9. State what is meant by a nanoparticle. [1]
10. State what is meant by an intermolecular force. [1]
11. Devon is asked about an ionic bond in a Edexcel Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe an ionic bond. [2]
(b) Explain why an ionic bond is important in this topic. [3]
12. Devon is asked about a covalent bond in a Edexcel Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe a covalent bond. [2]
(b) Explain why a covalent bond is important in this topic. [3]
13. Devon is asked about a metallic bond in a Edexcel Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe a metallic bond. [2]
(b) Explain why a metallic bond is important in this topic. [3]
14. Devon is asked about a giant ionic lattice in a Edexcel Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe a giant ionic lattice. [2]
(b) Explain why a giant ionic lattice is important in this topic. [3]
15. Devon is asked about a simple molecule in a Edexcel Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe a simple molecule. [2]
(b) Explain why a simple molecule is important in this topic. [3]
16. Devon is asked about graphite in a Edexcel Chemistry paper.
(a) Describe graphite. [2]
(b) Explain why graphite is important in this topic. [3]
17. A cube nanoparticle of side 2 nm. Estimate SA:V compared with a 2 m cube (qualitative then ratio idea). [3]
18. How many covalent bonds does a carbon atom form in diamond? [3]
19. Na has 11 electrons. Write the ion and the electron configuration of Na⁺. [3]
20. The formula of magnesium chloride. Mg is 2+ and Cl is 1−. [3]
21. A polymer repeat unit is C₂H₄. What is the empirical formula? [3]
22. Rf = distance spot / distance solvent. Spot 3.6 cm, solvent 6.0 cm. Rf? [3]
23. Devon carries out melting-point comparison of ionic vs simple molecular substances. This is a typical Edexcel required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
24. Devon carries out testing electrical conductivity of solid, molten and dissolved samples. This is a typical Edexcel required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
25. Devon carries out building ball-and-stick models of CH₄, H₂O, CO₂, NaCl. This is a typical Edexcel required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
26. Devon carries out chromatography to identify a mixture of dyes. This is a typical Edexcel required-practical style question.
(a) Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable. [2]
(b) State one control variable and explain why it must be controlled. [2]
(c) Suggest one improvement or source of error and how it affects the result. [2]
27. Compare ionic bonding with covalent bonding. [4]
28. Compare diamond with graphite. [4]
29. Compare a metal with an ionic solid. [4]
30. Compare simple molecular with giant covalent. [4]
31. Apply your knowledge of graphene to this situation: conducts and is very thin [3]
32. Apply your knowledge of a polymer to this situation: cross-links [3]