SCIENCE CAT TEST
Section A: Multiple Choice (10 marks)
Q1. Where are non-metals found in the periodic table?
Q2. What is the symbol for potassium?
Q3. Which element has the symbol N?
Q4. Elements in the same period have the same:
Q5. Which group contains alkali metals?
Q6. Which of the following is a noble gas?
Q7. What is the charge of a chloride ion (Cl■)?
Q8. Which particle is found in the nucleus?
Q9. Where are protons located?
Q10. Electron configuration of oxygen (atomic number 8) is:
Section B: Short Answer Questions (32 marks)
Q11. Define atomic number and mass number.
Q12. Write the maximum number of electrons in first, second and third shells.
Q13. Complete the table: Proton, Neutron, Electron (Charge and Location).
Q14. Complete the table for Calcium, Aluminium, Silver.
Q15. What is an ion? Give one example.
Q16. Why are noble gases unreactive?
Q17. Draw the atomic structure of Neon (atomic number 10).
Q18. Fill electron configuration and ion charge for Lithium, Oxygen, Calcium.
Q19. Explain reactivity trends down Group 2 and Group 7.
Q20. Explain trend of valence electrons across a period.
Q21. Explain change in number of shells down a group.