Section A

The diagram below, M represents the symbol of a negative ion. Use the diagram to answer
questions 4 and 5.

1. The ion above was formed by

A. Losing 2 electrons only C. Gaining two electrons only

B. Losing 2 electrons and 2 protons D. Gaining two electrons and 2

protons

2. The atom with electronic configuration 2,8,1 is:

A. Carbon C. Sodium
B. Magnesium D. Potassium
3. Which of the following represents the number of neutrons and electrons in the M ion?

A B C D

Neutrons 32 16 16 16

Electrons 16 32 16 18

Element X is a solid which has a high melting point and is shiny as well as ductile. Use this
information to answer questions 9 and 10.
4. Element X is likely a:
A. Metal C. Halogen
B. Compound D. Non-Metal

5. Its identity is most likely:

A. Chlorine C. Mercury
B. Sodium D. Copper

6. The arrangement of elements in the periodic table is based on:

A. Relative atomic mass C. Atomic number
B. Mass number D. Electron number

7. The bond formed when electrons on the valence shell are shared is called?
A. Ionic bond C. Metallic bond
 B. Hydrogen bond D. Covalent bond
8. A potassium atom is written as . Which of the following statements about a
potassium atom are true.
I. It has an atomic number of 19
II. It has 20 neutrons
III. It has 19 electrons
IV. The total number of protons and electrons is 39

A. I & IV only C. I, II & III only

B. II & III only D. I, III and IV only

9.
A Z

A. Atomic Number Mass Number

B. Mass Number Atomic Symbol

C. Mass Number Atomic Number

D. Atomic Symbol Mass Number

10. The pH scale runs from 0 to

a. 10 b. 100 c. 7 d. 14

11. A substance that has pH a of 5 is said to be

Slightly alkaline b. strongly acidic c. weakly acidic d. strongly alkaline

12. All acids possess the

a. O2- b. Cl- c. H+ d. SO4-

13. An example of a triprotic acid is

a. HNO3 b. Al2O3 c. H2SO4 d. H3PO4

14. When the salt Na2CO3 dissolves in water the pH value will
a. increases b. decreases c. fluctuate d. remain constant

15. An example of an organic acid is

a. HBr b. CH3CH2COOH c. H3PO4 d. HNO3

For questions 1-6 below state if the statement is true or false

 1. Non-metals have high melting and boiling points.

2. The number of protons and neutrons present in the nucleus of an atom are always equal.

3. Electrons are present in the nucleus of an atom.

4. Neutrons carry no charge.

5. Water is an ionic compound.

6. Mercury is a solid metal.

Section B
1. Complete the table below for the ions of Sulphur and Aluminium [4 marks]
Table 1: SUB-ATOMIC PARTICLES OF TWO IONS.

PARTICLE FORMULA # OF PROTONS # OF NEUTRONS # OF ELECTRONS

Sulphide Ion 18

Aluminum Ion 14

b) Use dot and cross diagrams to illustrate bonding between the two ions [5 marks]

c) Give the name and formula of the compound formed

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 d) Name and give a brief description of the type of bonding which is occurring in this
instance [3 marks]
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e) Chlorine exists as a diatomic molecule Cl2. Draw the structure of a Cl2 molecule.
[2 marks]

2. a) What is a salt? 1 mark

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b) Write equations to show happens when
i) Potassium reacts with sulphuric acid
ii) Sodium hydrogen carbonate reacts with hydrochloric acid 4 marks

3. Write the formulae for the following compounds:

a. Magnesium fluoride …………………………………
b. Sodium oxide ………………………………………..
c. Aluminium nitride……………………………………
d. Potassium iodide………………………………………
e. Phosphorous pentachloride…………………………… 5 marks

4. Write the names for the following compounds

a. H2S……………………………………….
b. LiCl……………………………………….
c. Na3N………………………………………
d. Ca3P2……………………………………..
e. K2O……………………………………….. 5 marks

f. State three properties of compound (e)

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5. Use electronic ‘dot and cross’ diagrams to show how the following elements bond. Give
the name of the compound formed in each case. 16 marks

i. Element 14 and element 8

ii. Element 12 and element 9

iii. Element 15 and element 1

iv. Element 6 and bromine

6. List four differences between a luminous and a non – luminous flame

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7. In the space below, draw and label a diagram of a luminous flame

5 marks