Stella Maris School

Junior High School

Term 1 Examination
Academic Year 2022/2023

Subject: Chemistry Mark:

Grade: 8
Day/Date: Wednesday / September 7, 2022 50
Duration: 1 hour
Parent’s Signature:
Name: ____________________________

Class: ____________________________

Instructions: 1. Answer all questions.

2. No dictionaries allowed

Additional Material(s): 1. -

Prepared by, Checked by,

Lukito Adi Budiman Lukito Adi Budiman Maria Christina Syah Niña Francesca F.G.
Chemistry Teacher Subject Coordinator Vice Principal Principal

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Part 1: Multiple choices

1. Rescuers are drilling through fallen rock in order to rescue some men trapped in a cave.
The drill needs lubricating from time to time.

The following statements were made about the materials used for the drill tip and the
lubricant and the reasons for their use.

1 Diamond was used for the drill tip as it does not conduct electricity.

2 Diamond was used for the drill tip as it is very hard.

3 Graphite was used as the lubricant as it conducts electricity.

4 Graphite was used as the lubricant as it is soft and flaky.

Which statements are correct?

A 1 and 3 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 2 and 4

2. In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?

1 methane

2 lead bromide

3 sodium chloride

A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3

3. Element X is in Group I of the Periodic Table. X reacts with element Y to form an ionic
compound. Which equation shows the process that takes place when X forms ions?
A X + e– → X+

B X –e– →X-

C X + e– →X-

D X –e– →X+

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4. Solid F is an element.
Solid G is a compound.

Neither solid conducts electricity but G conducts electricity when dissolved

in water.

These properties suggest that F is ……1…… and that G is ……2…… with

……3…… bonds.

Which words correctly complete gaps 1, 2 and 3?

5. Element X has six electrons in its outer shell.

How could the element react?

A by gaining two electrons to form a positive ion

B by losing six electrons to form a negative ion

C by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form two covalent
bonds

D by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form four covalent
bonds

6. Which is a simple covalent molecule?

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7. The electronic structures of atoms P and Q are shown.

P and Q react to form an ionic compound.

What is the formula of this compound?

A PQ2 B P2Q C P2Q6 D P6Q2

8. Which two elements react together to form an ionic compound?

A W and X B X and Y C Y and Z D Z and W

9. The nucleon number and proton number of the lithium atom are shown by the symbol
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3 Li . What is the correct symbol for the lithium ion in lithium chloride?

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10. Element X has six electrons in its outer shell.

How could the element react?

A by gaining two electrons to form a positive ion

B by losing six electrons to form a negative ion

C by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form two covalent
bonds

D by sharing two electrons with two electrons from another element to form four covalent
bonds

11. In which compounds are pairs of electrons shared between atoms?

1 sodium chloride
2 methane
3 lead bromide
A 1 only B 2 only C 1 and 3 D 1, 2 and 3

12. The diagrams show the structures of two forms, P and Q, of a solid element.

What are suitable uses of P and Q, based on their structures?

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13. Element V forms an acidic, covalent oxide. Which row in the table shows how many
electrons there could be in the outer shell of an atom of V?

14. Which of the following can be used as a lubricant?

15. The diagram shows the outer shell electron arrangement of compound J that contains
the elements Y and Z.

What type of compound is J?

A an alloy B a macromolecule C covalent D ionic

16. The diagram shows the structure of a substance.

What is represented?

A diamond B ethane C graphite D poly(ethene)

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 17. In the molecules CH4, HCl and H2O, which atoms use all of their outer shell electrons in
bonding?
A C and Cl
B C and H
C Cl and H
D H and O

18. Which change to an atom occurs when it forms a positive ion?

A It gains an electron.
B It gains a proton.
C It loses an electron.
D It loses a proton.

19. Which statement about gaseous hydrogen chloride and solid potassium chloride is
correct?
A Hydrogen chloride is covalent but potassium chloride is ionic.
B Hydrogen chloride is ionic but potassium chloride is covalent.
C They are both covalent compounds.
D They are both ionic compounds.
20. Which two elements form an alloy when they are heated together?
A chlorine and hydrogen
B chlorine and zinc
C copper and hydrogen
D copper and zinc

Part 2: Short essay

21. (a) The diagram below shows the arrangement of the particles in sodium bromide at
room temperature.

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 (i) Give the name of the type of particles, P, present in sodium bromide.

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(ii) What is the state of sodium bromide at room temperature?

Use the information in the diagram to explain your answer.
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[3 points]
22. Complete the dot and cross diagram of methane to show all the electrons.

[2]

23. There are three types of giant structure - ionic, metallic and giant covalent.

(a) In an ionic compound, the ions are held in a lattice by strong forces.

(i) Explain the term lattice.

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(ii) Explain how the ions are held together by strong forces.

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(b) Describe the bonding in a typical metal.

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(c) The electrical conductivities of the three types of giant structure are given in the
following table.

Explain the differences in electrical conductivity between the three types of giant
structure and the difference, if any, between the solid and liquid states of the same
structure.
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[11 points]

24. The diagram below shows the structure of some substances, A, B, C, D and E.

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 (a) (i) Which one of these substances, A, B, C, D or E, is an element?

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[1]

(ii) What do you understand by the term element ?

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(b) Write the simplest formula for D.

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(c) Which substance, A, B, C, D or E, conducts electricity when it is molten?

Explain your answer.

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[5 points]

25. Carbon and silicon are elements in Group IV. Both elements have macromolecular
structures.

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(a) Diamond and graphite are two forms of the element carbon.

(i) Explain why diamond is a very hard substance.

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(ii) Give one use of diamond.

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(iii) Explain why graphite is a soft material.

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(iv) Give one use of graphite.

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(b) Two of the oxides of these elements are carbon dioxide, CO2, and silicon(IV) oxide,
SiO2.

(i) Draw a diagram showing the arrangement of the valency electrons in one
molecule of the covalent compound carbon dioxide.

Use x to represent an electron from a carbon atom.

Use o to represent an electron from an oxygen atom.

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[9 points]

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