ElCompTest12
Section: Multiple-Choice Questions (10)
1. 1. A student examines a sample of pure argon gas. Which statement explains why argon
is an element?
A. It contains argon and nitrogen atoms bonded together
B. It is made of only argon atoms
C. It can be separated into simpler substances by boiling
D. It is always found in compounds
2. 2. A teacher demonstrates that heating silver oxide (Ag₂O) produces silver and oxygen.
What does this show?
A. Silver oxide is an element
B. Silver oxide is a compound made of two elements
C. Silver oxide is a mixture of metals
D. Silver oxide is a solution
3. 3. Which of the following is a compound commonly used in food preservation?
A. Sodium chloride (NaCl)
B. Oxygen (O₂)
C. Nitrogen (N₂)
D. Helium (He)
4. 4. The chemical formula C₃H₈ represents propane. What does this formula tell you?
A. The compound contains three carbon atoms and eight hydrogen atoms
B. The compound contains eight carbon atoms and three hydrogen atoms
C. The compound contains only hydrogen atoms
D. The compound contains only carbon atoms
5. 5. Which statement about elements is correct?
A. Elements can be separated by physical means like filtering
B. Elements are made of only one type of atom
C. Elements always form compounds
D. Elements must be liquids at room temperature
6. 6. A student mixes flour, sugar, and water. Why is this NOT a compound?
A. The mixture forms a new substance
B. The substances remain physically separate and can be separated
C. The atoms rearrange into new molecules
D. The mixture reacts with air
7. 7. Which formula represents a compound made of two elements in a 2:5 ratio?
A. CO₂
B. H₂O
C. C₂H₅
D. NaCl
8. 8. Which statement correctly describes a compound?
A. It contains atoms of different elements chemically bonded
B. It is always made of solids
C. It can be separated by sorting or filtering
D. It contains only one type of atom
9. 9. A scientist studies potassium permanganate (KMnO₄). What does this formula show?
A. It is an element made of potassium only
B. It is a compound containing potassium, manganese, and oxygen
C. It is a mixture of metals
D. It contains only oxygen atoms
10. 10. Which of the following is NOT an element?
A. Helium (He)
B. Carbon (C)
C. Propane (C₃H₈)
D. Neon (Ne)
Section: Free-Response Questions (5)
11. 1. Explain how atoms rearrange during chemical reactions to form compounds. Describe
why the properties of a compound differ from the properties of the elements that form
it. Include an example such as hydrogen and oxygen forming water, and explain how the
resulting compound behaves differently from its elements.
12. 2. Compare mixtures and compounds. Provide examples and explain how each can be
separated. Include details about physical vs. chemical changes. For example, describe
how a salad is a mixture and how water is a compound, and explain the differences in
how they are formed and separated.
13. 3. Describe how chemical formulas help scientists understand the composition of
compounds. Explain what subscripts mean and how formulas show the ratio of atoms.
Use examples like CO₂, H₂O, and C₆H₁₂O₆ to illustrate how different elements combine in
specific proportions.
14. 4. Provide three examples of compounds found in everyday life and explain what
elements they are made of. Include chemical formulas and describe how each compound
is used. For example, water (H₂O) for hydration, sodium chloride (NaCl) for seasoning
food, and carbon dioxide (CO₂) in carbonated drinks.
15. 5. Explain why compounds require chemical reactions to break apart, while mixtures
can be separated physically. Use examples such as flour, sugar, and water (a mixture)
and propane (C₃H₈, a compound), and describe how their components are held together
differently.