Melting Point Trend (AQA A-Level Chemistry): Quizzes

📚Quizzes
Revision NotesModel AnswersQuizzesFlashcardsExam Questions
Melting Point Trend
Sign up to keep practising.Create a free account to play more quizzes and track your progress.

Practise the questions

10 questions from this quiz

Show

Which structure types have high melting points in Period 3 oxides?

Giant ionic or giant covalent

What type of structure do Na2O\text{Na}_2\text{O}, MgO\text{MgO}, and Al2O3\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 have?

Giant ionic

Why does MgO\text{MgO} have a higher melting point than Na2O\text{Na}_2\text{O}?

Mg2+\text{Mg}^{2+} has higher charge density

Why does Al2O3\text{Al}_2\text{O}_3 have a lower melting point than MgO\text{MgO}?

It has some covalent character

What type of structure does SiO2\text{SiO}_2 have?

Giant covalent

Why does SiO2\text{SiO}_2 have a high melting point?

Strong covalent bonds throughout

What type of structure do P4O10\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10} and SO3\text{SO}_3 have?

Simple molecular

What forces hold simple molecular oxide structures together?

Weak intermolecular forces

Why does P4O10\text{P}_4\text{O}_{10} have a higher melting point than SO3\text{SO}_3?

Stronger van der Waals forces

Which Period 3 oxide has the highest melting point?

SiO2\text{SiO}_2

Explore AQA A-Level Chemistry Revision Notes by Topics

Properties of Period 3 Elements & their Oxides (A Level only)

Transition Metals (A Level only)

Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution (A Level only)

Explore AQA A-Level Chemistry Model Answers by Topics

Properties of Period 3 Elements & their Oxides (A Level only)

Transition Metals (A Level only)

Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution (A Level only)

Explore AQA A-Level Chemistry Flashcards by Topics

Properties of Period 3 Elements & their Oxides (A Level only)

Transition Metals (A Level only)

Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution (A Level only)

Explore AQA A-Level Chemistry Exam Questions by Topics

Properties of Period 3 Elements & their Oxides (A Level only)

Transition Metals (A Level only)

Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution (A Level only)

Join 100,000+ A-Level students studying Quizzes with us.

Select your subjects, and get access to A+ resources today.