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Solution: Metallic bonding consists of a giant lattice of positive metal ions. These ions are surrounded by a sea of delocalised electrons that are free to move. The strong electrostatic attraction between these positive ions and the delocalised electrons holds the structure together. Covalent bonds involve sharing electron pairs, while ionic bonds involve the transfer of electrons between atoms. A mixture contains different substances that are not chemically bonded.

Solution: Metals are good conductors of electricity because the delocalised electrons are free to move through the giant metallic lattice when a voltage is applied. In contrast, simple molecular compounds like water or methane have no free electrons or ions to carry a charge, making them poor conductors. Ionic compounds only conduct when molten or aqueous because the ions are then free to move, but not in the solid state. Graphite is a non-metal that conducts, but most non-metals do not.

Solution: Metallic lattices are malleable and ductile. This is because the layers of positive ions can slide over each other when a force is applied. The sea of delocalised electrons moves with the ions, so the metallic bond is not broken. In giant covalent structures like diamond, the bonds are rigid and break if the atoms move, making them brittle. Compounds and mixtures have different physical properties based on their specific compositions.

Solution: Metallic bonding involves an attraction between positive metal ions and a sea of delocalised electrons. These electrons can move through the lattice, which allows the metal to conduct electricity.

Solution: Malleability is the property that allows a metal to be hammered into sheets without breaking. This happens because the layers of metal ions can slide over each other while the delocalised electrons maintain the bond.

Solution: An element is a pure substance. It contains only one kind of atom. Gold and oxygen are examples of elements.

Solution: A mixture contains different substances. These substances are not joined together. A mixture can be separated by physical methods such as filtration.

Sample answer: A sodium atom has a proton number of 11. It has 11 electrons. The electronic structure is 2,8,1. It has three occupied electron shells, so it is in Period 3. It has one electron in its outer shell, so it is in Group 1.

Marking criteria:

• Identification of the proton number (atomic number) for the sodium atom.
• Determination of the electron arrangement (configuration) based on the proton number.
• Identification of the period and group location on the Periodic Table using the shell count and outer electrons.
• Simple reasoning connecting the shell count to the period number.

Sample answer: Isotopes are atoms of the same element. They have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons. Isotopes of the same element have the same chemical properties. This is because they have the same number of electrons and the same electronic configuration.

Marking criteria:

• A simple definition of isotopes focusing on protons and neutrons.
• Explanation that the proton number is the same for the same element.
• Comparison of the number of electrons to explain chemical properties.
• Reasoning that electronic configuration dictates chemical behaviour.

Sample answer: Ionic bonds form when a metal atom gives electrons to a non-metal atom. This creates positive ions and negative ions. An ionic bond is a strong attraction between these oppositely charged ions. These compounds have high melting points because the attractions in the giant lattice are very strong and need a lot of energy to break.

Marking criteria:

• Description of the transfer of electrons between a metal and a non-metal.
• Definition of the ionic bond as a strong electrostatic attraction.
• Mention of the resulting ions (cations and anions).
• Explanation of why these compounds have high melting points due to the giant lattice structure.

Sample answer: The first digit 4 is in the hundred thousands place and has a value of 400,000. The second digit 4 is in the thousands place and has a value of 4,000. The value of the first 4 is 100 times greater than the value of the second 4 because 400,000 ÷ 4,000 = 100 (or 4,000 × 100 = 400,000).

Marking criteria:

• In the number 424,150, the first 4 is in the hundred thousands place, so its value is 400,000. The second 4 is in the thousands place, so its value is 4,000. To find how many times greater the first value is than the second, divide 400,000 by 4,000: 400,000 ÷ 4,000 = 100. Therefore, the first 4 is 100 times greater in value than the second 4.

Sample answer: −4 °C

Marking criteria:

• Start with the initial temperature at 06:00, which is −3 °C. Adding the rise of 8 °C gives the midday temperature: −3 + 8 = 5 °C. Then, subtract the 9 °C drop to find the midnight temperature: 5 − 9 = −4 °C. The temperature at midnight is −4 °C.

Sample answer: Southwood: 479,950; Eastford: 484,200; Westbury: 484,900; Northville: 490,000. Order from smallest to largest: Southwood, Eastford, Westbury, Northville.

Marking criteria:

• To find each population:
• Southwood is given as 479,950.
• Eastford is 504,200 − 20,000 = 484,200.
• Westbury is given as 484,900.
• Northville is 485,000 rounded to the nearest 10,000. The thousands digit is 5, so it rounds up to 490,000.
• Comparing the four values:
• 479,950 < 484,200 < 484,900 < 490,000
• Therefore, the order from smallest to largest population is Southwood, Eastford, Westbury, Northville.

Solution: The clues describe the six-digit number 852,714. In 852,714, the place values of the digits are: 8 hundred thousands (800,000), 5 ten thousands (50,000), 2 thousands (2,000), 7 hundreds (700), 1 ten (10), and 4 ones (4). Adding these gives 800,000 + 50,000 + 2,000 + 700 + 10 + 4. The option 80,000 + 5,000 + 2,000 + 700 + 10 + 4 confuses hundred thousands with ten thousands. The option 800,000 + 5,000 + 20,000 + 700 + 10 + 4 swaps the values of the ten thousands and thousands digits. The option 800,000 + 500,000 + 2,000 + 70 + 10 + 4 confuses the ten thousands and hundreds values.

Solution: Counting backwards 5 steps of 10,000 means subtracting 5 × 10,000 = 50,000 from the start number. Subtracting 50,000 from 483,200 changes the ten thousands digit from 8 to 3 (80,000 − 50,000 = 30,000), giving 433,200. Subtracting from the hundred thousands digit gives 383,200; subtracting steps of 1,000 gives 478,200; and swapping the digits in the thousands and ten thousands positions gives 438,200.

Solution: To round 374,528 to the nearest 1,000, look at the hundreds digit, which is 5. When the digit to the right of the thousands place is 5 or more, the thousands digit rounds up from 4 to 5. Therefore, 374,528 rounded to the nearest 1,000 is 375,000. 370,000 is rounded to the nearest ten thousand, 374,000 is incorrectly rounded down, and 374,500 is rounded to the nearest hundred.

Solution: On a number line or thermometer, −2 °C is closer to 0 °C and further to the right (or higher) than −5 °C. This means −2 °C is warmer than −5 °C, and −5 °C is colder than −2 °C. Therefore, the statement is false.

Solution: Break down the Roman numeral into its parts: M = 1,000; CM = 1,000 − 100 = 900; L = 50; IX = 10 − 1 = 9. Adding these values together gives 1000 + 900 + 50 + 9 = 1959. Therefore, the statement is true.

Solution: To round 647,382 to the nearest 10,000, look at the thousands digit, which is 7. Since 7 is 5 or greater, round up the ten thousands digit from 4 to 5, giving 650,000. To round 647,382 to the nearest 100,000, look at the ten thousands digit, which is 4. Since 4 is less than 5, round down, keeping the hundred thousands digit as 6, giving 600,000.

Solution: To convert the Roman numeral MCDXCIV into standard numbers, break it down into its separate place-value parts: M = 1000, CD = 500 − 100 = 400, XC = 100 − 10 = 90, and IV = 5 − 1 = 4. Adding these values together gives 1000 + 400 + 90 + 4 = 1494.