Year 10

Term 2 Evaluation Name: ________________

1. (a) Magnesium is the 12th element in the periodic table. Draw a structure of magnesium atom and label
nucleus, shells and electrons.

(b) Using the atomic structure of magnesium above state the number of:
Electrons ___________________
Protons ___________________
Neutrons __________________
Atomic number ______________
Valence electrons _____________
(c) Write the electronic configuration of magnesium atom.
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2. The atomic number of fluorine (F) is 9.

(i) State the number protons in fluorine atom? ____________
(ii) Fluorine belongs to group 7. Group 7 elements are also known as: ______________________

3. Explain what the following numbers state about an atom of chlorine.

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4. Differentiate between the chemical properties and the physical properties.

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5. Malleability is a characteristic of metals. Is it a chemical property or a physical property?
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6. Explain how the process of annealing changes the property of metals.
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7. Name the type of chemical reactions given below.

8. Explain how the following factors affect the rate of reaction:

(i) Concentration: _____________________________________________________
(ii) Temperature: ______________________________________________________
(iii) Catalyst: __________________________________________________________
9. Balance the following equations:

a. Zn + O2 --------- ZnO

b. Na + H2O --------- NaOH + H2

10. State 5 objects that has lenses: _________________________________________________________

11. Draw a concave lens and describe the image that is formed
Describe the image formed:

12. Define refraction:

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13. (a) What vision does a person have if the image falls in front of the retina?

(b) What type of lens is needed to correct this vision?