Given Marks
No
Marks Achieved
I. 10
II. 6
III. 4
IV. 10
V. -
Total 30
1. Multiple Choice Section [ Total - 10 marks ]
For each question, four options are given. One of them is the correct answer. Circle the correct
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answer.
(1)Which of the following is an example of a physical change?
(a) A change that forms a new substance
(b)A change in the appearance or state of matter without forming a new substance
(c) A change that releases energy
(d) A change that cannot be reversed
(2)What is a physical change?
(a) Burning wood (b) Melting ice
(c) Rusting iron (d) Baking a cake
(3)Which of the following is NOT a physical change?
(a) Cutting paper (b) Dissolving sugar in water
(c) Boiling water (d) Burning paper
(4)What is the formula for potassium chloride?
(a) K₂O (b) K₂SO₄
(c) KCl (d) KOH
(5)What is the chemical formula for sulfur dioxide?
(a) SO₃ (b) SO₂
(c) S₂O (d) SO
(6)Which equation correctly represents the reaction of magnesium with hydrochloric acid?
(a) Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂ (b) Mg + HCl → MgCl + H₂
(c) 2Mg + HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂ (d) Mg + 2HCl → MgCl₂ + H
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(7)Which of the following metals reacts most vigorously with cold water?
(a) Magnesium
(b) Aluminium
(c) Zinc
(d) Potassium
(8)What are the products when sodium reacts with water?
(a) Sodium oxide and hydrogen gas
(b) Sodium hydroxide and oxygen gas
(c) Sodium oxide and oxygen gas
(d) Sodium hydroxide and hydrogen gas
(9)What are the typical products of a neutralization reaction between an acid and a base?
(a) Salt and water
(b) Acid and base
(c) Salt and hydrogen gas
(d) Water and carbon dioxide
(10) Which of the following reactions represents a neutralization reaction?
(a) HCl + NaOH → NaCl + H₂O
(b) H₂ + O₂ → H₂O
(c) Na + Cl₂ → NaCl
(d) CO₂ + H₂O → H₂CO₃
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SHORT QUESTIONS SECTION
Answer all questions.
2. Look at the particle models of some substances.
(a) Which particle model represents a solid element?
D
………………………….[0.5]
(b) Which particle models represent pure compounds?
B e
…………………………. and ………………………….[1]
Explain your answer.
They are pure compounds because every molecule is identical and
………………………………………………………………………………………………
contains two different types of atoms chemically bonded together.
………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(c) Which particle model represents a mixture of elements?
C
………………………….[0.5]
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(d) Which particle model repres
ents a mixture of compounds?
F
………………………….[0.5]
(e) Mercury is a liquid at room temperature.
[0.5]
Safia reacts some white solid calcium carbonate with dilute hydrochloric acid.
Carbon dioxide, water and a colourless solution of calcium chloride are made in the
reaction.
(f) Suggest two observations Safia makes to confirm a chemical reaction takes place.
Fizzy bubbles
1………………………………………………………………………………………
Calcium carbonate will get smaller and disappear.
2……………………………………………………………………………………[1]
(g) During the reaction the dilute hydrochloric acid is neutralised.
Describe what happens to the pH of the dilute hydrochloric acid.
The pH scale of the dilute hydrochlroic acid increase and get closer to 7
………………………………………………………………………………………………
………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
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3. (a) Acids and alkalis can be identified using indicators.
Plan how you can use an indicator to identify acids and alkalis.
Include
• the name of the indicator
• the result with acid
• the result with alkali.
the name of the indicator is litmas paper
………………………………………………………………………………………………
acid will turn red as a result.
………………………………………………………………………………………………
alkali will turn blue as a result.
………………………………………………………………………………………[2]
The pictures show some equipment found in science classrooms.
(b) Name object E.
………………………….[0.5]
thermometer
(c) Write the letter of the piece of equipment best suited for each task.
Measuring the mass of a small rock 25 g B
………………………….
Measuring the length of a book 10 cm D
………………………….
Measuring the volume of a liquid 5 cm3 C
………………………….
[1.5]
[Total - 4]
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4. The table shows the melting points and boiling points of three common substances.
(a) Choose a substance from the table which is:
nitrogen
a gas at 10 °C ......................................
Iron
a solid at 100 °C ......................................
Nitrogen
a liquid over the smallest range of temperatures ...................................... [1.5]
The table gives some information about three metals.
(b) Give one advantage and one disadvantage from the table of making cars from steel.
It has a very strong strength
advantage .........................................................................................................................
..........................................................................................................................................
It froms rust when it reacts with cold water
disadvantage ....................................................................................................................
......................................................................................................................................[1]
(c) Give one reason from the table why aluminium is suitable for making drinks
containers.
The reason is aluminium has no reaction with cold water so it is very safe for the drinker.
…………………………………………………………………………………………[0.5]
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(d) Give one reason from the table why gold is suitable for making jewellery.
It has no reaction with water.
…………………………………………………………………………………………[0.5]
(e) Give one reason, not shown in the table, why gold is suitable for making jewellery
It is shiny, strong and malleabel.
………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
Indicators can be used to test for acids, alkalis and neutrals.
Look at the colours of three different indicators.
(f) Suggest a pH value for aluminium sulfate solution?
between 1 to 3
………………………….[0.5]
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The table shows the properties of six elements A–F.
Each element could be a metal or a non-metal.
(g) Place one tick (✔) in the correct box for each element.
[3]
(h) Sulfuric acid reacts with potassium hydroxide.
Write down the word equation for this reaction.
potassium sulfate and water
…………………………………………………………………………..[1]
(i) Hydrochloric acid reacts with sodium hydroxide. (Mg=2+ , Na=1+, OH=1- , Cl=1-)
Write down the symbol balanced equation for this reaction.
…………………………………………………………………………..[1]
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Mia investigates what happens when different colourless solutions are mixed with
a colourless dilute acid.
In her first experiment she:
• measures the temperature of the acid in a glass beaker
• adds a small volume of a colourless solution
• measures the temperature of the mixture in the glass beaker
• records any other observations.
Mia repeats the experiment five more times with different colourless solutions.
Look at the results of her investigation.
(j) Which colourless solution gives the greatest temperature change?
B
…………………………… [1]
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(k) Which colourless solution does not react with the acid?
E
…………………………… [1]
Give two reasons for your answer.
reason 1
There is no change in Temperature
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………..…….[0.5]
reason 2
There is no obervation that we can see
……………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………..…….[0.5]
[Total - 13]
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