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CAPE Chemistry Unit 1 · 2005 · Paper 2 · Question 1(b)(i)

Based on melting point, A is identified as covalent and B as non-covalent. A dissolves in tetrachloromethane but B does not; neither dissolves in water.

Suggest the type of intermolecular forces between particles of A and describe how they arise.

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  1. 1(a)Describe fully the laboratory procedure to measure the melting point of substance A.[4 marks]
  2. 1(b)(ii)Name and describe the bonding forces present in substance B.[3 marks]

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