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Structure and bonding of carbon: AQA GCSE Combined Science questions

Every AQA GCSE Combined Science exam question on 5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon, 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q02.5

    June 2025 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2025 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 02.5: Carbon can exist in different forms. Figure 4 represents one form of carbon. Figure 4 What is the name of the form of carbon in Figure 4? [1 mark] Tick () one

  2. Q08.1

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 08.1: Describe the arrangement of carbon atoms in the nanotube shown in Figure 11. [1 mark]

  3. Q08.2

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 08.2: Nanotubes are used in electronics. Give one other use of nanotubes. [1 mark]

  4. Q08.3

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    2 marks5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon5.3.2 Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 08.3: A nanotube contains 2380 carbon atoms. Calculate the number of moles of carbon in this nanotube. The Avogadro constant is 6.02 × 1023 per mole. [2 marks] Number

  5. Q08.4

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    3 marks5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 08.4: Explain why carbon nanotubes can conduct electricity. Refer to bonding between carbon atoms in your answer. [3 marks]

  6. Q02.3

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 02.3: In graphite each carbon atom forms covalent bonds. How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in graphite? [1 mark] Tick () one box. 1 2 3 4

  7. Q02.4

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 02.4: Graphite conducts electricity. Which particles carry electrical charge through graphite? [1 mark]

  8. Q02.5

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 02.5: Where are fullerenes used? [1 mark] Tick () one box. In electronic components In self-heating cans In sports injury packs

  9. Q02.6

    June 2024 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marks5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2024 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 02.6: Describe the structure of the fullerene shown in Figure 4. [2 marks]

  10. Q07.1

    June 2023 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2023 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 07.1: Which pair of substances both contain atoms in hexagonal rings? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Diamond and graphite Fullerenes and graphene Nanotubes and silica

  11. Q05.1

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 05.1: Figure 5 represents part of a carbon molecule. Figure 5 Name the type of carbon molecule in Figure 5. [1 mark]

  12. Q05.2

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 05.2: Suggest one property that makes the carbon molecule in Figure 5 useful in nanotechnology. [1 mark]

  13. Q03.1

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 03.1: What type of structure is silicon dioxide? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Giant covalent Ionic lattice Simple molecular

  14. Q03.2

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.2 How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 03.2: Each oxygen atom forms two bonds. What is the number of bonds formed by each silicon atom? Use Figure 6. [1 mark]

  15. Q03.3

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 03.3: Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] hexagons octagons squares triangles The structure of fullerenes is based on .

  16. Q03.4

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 03.4: Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] carbon hydrogen oxygen The fullerene molecule shown in Figure 7 is made from atoms of .

  17. Q03.5

    June 2022 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    June 2022 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 03.5: What is the fullerene molecule shown in Figure 7 used for? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Electronics Hand warmers Sports injury packs

  18. Q04.1

    November 2021 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    November 2021 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 04.1: The first fullerene to be discovered was Buckminsterfullerene. What is the formula of Buckminsterfullerene? [1 mark] Tick () one box. C40 C50 C60 C70

  19. Q04.2

    November 2021 · Chemistry Paper 1 Higher

    2 marks5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon
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    November 2021 Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, question 04.2: Graphite is a form of carbon. Explain why graphite conducts electricity. [2 marks]

  20. Q02.1

    November 2021 · Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation

    1 mark5.2.3 Structure and bonding of carbon5.4.3 Electrolysis
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    November 2021 Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, question 02.1: Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] gaseous molten solid Copper chloride can conduct electricity when in solution or when .
All 34 questions on Structure and bonding of carbon, as a list
  1. June 2025, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q02.5 (1 mark): Carbon can exist in different forms. Figure 4 represents one form of carbon. Figure 4 What is the name of the form of carbon in Figure 4? [1 mark] Tick () one
  2. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q08.1 (1 mark): Describe the arrangement of carbon atoms in the nanotube shown in Figure 11. [1 mark]
  3. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q08.2 (1 mark): Nanotubes are used in electronics. Give one other use of nanotubes. [1 mark]
  4. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q08.3 (2 marks): A nanotube contains 2380 carbon atoms. Calculate the number of moles of carbon in this nanotube. The Avogadro constant is 6.02 × 1023 per mole. [2 marks] Number
  5. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q08.4 (3 marks): Explain why carbon nanotubes can conduct electricity. Refer to bonding between carbon atoms in your answer. [3 marks]
  6. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q02.3 (1 mark): In graphite each carbon atom forms covalent bonds. How many covalent bonds does each carbon atom form in graphite? [1 mark] Tick () one box. 1 2 3 4
  7. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q02.4 (1 mark): Graphite conducts electricity. Which particles carry electrical charge through graphite? [1 mark]
  8. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q02.5 (1 mark): Where are fullerenes used? [1 mark] Tick () one box. In electronic components In self-heating cans In sports injury packs
  9. June 2024, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q02.6 (2 marks): Describe the structure of the fullerene shown in Figure 4. [2 marks]
  10. June 2023, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q07.1 (1 mark): Which pair of substances both contain atoms in hexagonal rings? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Diamond and graphite Fullerenes and graphene Nanotubes and silica
  11. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q05.1 (1 mark): Figure 5 represents part of a carbon molecule. Figure 5 Name the type of carbon molecule in Figure 5. [1 mark]
  12. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q05.2 (1 mark): Suggest one property that makes the carbon molecule in Figure 5 useful in nanotechnology. [1 mark]
  13. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.1 (1 mark): What type of structure is silicon dioxide? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Giant covalent Ionic lattice Simple molecular
  14. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.2 (1 mark): Each oxygen atom forms two bonds. What is the number of bonds formed by each silicon atom? Use Figure 6. [1 mark]
  15. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.3 (1 mark): Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] hexagons octagons squares triangles The structure of fullerenes is based on .
  16. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.4 (1 mark): Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] carbon hydrogen oxygen The fullerene molecule shown in Figure 7 is made from atoms of .
  17. June 2022, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.5 (1 mark): What is the fullerene molecule shown in Figure 7 used for? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Electronics Hand warmers Sports injury packs
  18. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q04.1 (1 mark): The first fullerene to be discovered was Buckminsterfullerene. What is the formula of Buckminsterfullerene? [1 mark] Tick () one box. C40 C50 C60 C70
  19. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q04.2 (2 marks): Graphite is a form of carbon. Explain why graphite conducts electricity. [2 marks]
  20. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q02.1 (1 mark): Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] gaseous molten solid Copper chloride can conduct electricity when in solution or when .
  21. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.3 (1 mark): How many bonds does each carbon atom have in graphite? Use Figure 4. [1 mark] Tick () one box. 1 2 3 4
  22. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.4 (1 mark): What type of bonds hold the carbon atoms together in graphite? [1 mark] Tick () one box. Covalent Ionic Metallic
  23. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.5 (1 mark): Lubricants allow objects to slide over each other easily. Suggest why graphite can be used as a lubricant. Use Figure 4. [1 mark]
  24. November 2021, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q03.6 (2 marks): The two structures represent different forms of carbon. Draw one line from each structure to the form of carbon. [2 marks] Structure Form of carbon Buckminsterf
  25. November 2020, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q01.4 (3 marks): A substance conducts electricity because of free moving, charged particles. What are the free moving, charged particles in a: • carbon electrode (made from grap
  26. November 2020, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q02.4 (1 mark): What is the number of bonds formed by each carbon atom in diamond? [1 mark] Tick () one box. 2 3 4 8
  27. November 2020, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q02.5 (2 marks): Give two physical properties of diamond. [2 marks] 1 2
  28. November 2020, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q06.4 (3 marks): A substance conducts electricity because of free moving, charged particles. What are the free moving, charged particles in a: • carbon electrode (made from grap
  29. November 2020, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q07.4 (1 mark): What is the number of bonds formed by each carbon atom in diamond? [1 mark] Tick () one box. 2 3 4 8
  30. November 2020, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q07.5 (2 marks): Give two physical properties of diamond. [2 marks] 1 2
  31. June 2018, Chemistry Paper 1 Higher, Q05.1 (3 marks): Figure 5 shows part of the structure and bonding in diamond. Figure 5 Explain why diamond has a high melting point. [3 marks]
  32. June 2018, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q01.3 (1 mark): Figure 3 shows the structure of C60 Figure 3 Complete the sentence. Choose the answer from the box. [1 mark] diatomic giant ionic a fullerene giant metallic The
  33. June 2018, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q01.4 (1 mark): What type of bond is labelled A in Figure 4? [1 mark] Tick one box. covalent double ionic metallic
  34. June 2018, Chemistry Paper 1 Foundation, Q01.5 (1 mark): In graphite, each carbon atom forms bonds with other carbon atoms as shown in Figure 4 How many electrons does one carbon atom use to form one bond? [1 mark] Ti

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