Short answer·Standard multi-step (3/5)·No calculator
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1/5 - Foundational
Warm-up setup; checks one basic idea.
2/5 - Routine exam skill
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3/5 - Standard multi-step
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4/5 - Hard exam skill
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5/5 - Challenge
Stretch problem beyond normal exam pressure.
Question
A compound is made of ions and has a high melting point. A compound is made of molecules and does not conduct electricity in solid form. Identify which is more likely ionic and which is more likely covalent, with one reason.
Total: 3 marks
(a) Classify and and give one reason. (3 marks)
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