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SECTION A
QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE
Read each question, and then circle the correct answer [1 Mark each]
1 .1. Carbon can react with oxygen when we burn it, this reaction is called:

A. physical change

B. combustion reaction

C. neutralization reaction

D. none of the above

1.2 . Which of the following is considered an alkali?

A. sulfuric acid

B. citric acid

C. sodium hydroxide

D. hydrochloric acid

1.3. When metal react with acid it produces gas. Identify the gas.
A. oxygen
B. nitrogen
C. hydrogen
D. carbon dioxide
1.4. Which of the following is not a chemical change?
A. melting butter
B. baking a cake
C. boiled eggs
D. reacting acid and metal

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1.5. Which of the following is the main product from the reaction between acid and metal?

A. oxide

B. carbon dioxide

C. hydroxide

D. salt

1.6. 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

1.7. The nucleon number and proton number of the lithium atom are shown by the symbol 7Li3

What is the correct symbol for the lithium ion?

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A. Li2-

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B. Li3+

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C. Li+3

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D. Li-3

1.8. What are the nucleon numbers for carbon and magnesium?

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1.9. What type of reaction is photosynthesis?

A. condensation reaction
B. exothermic reaction
C. reversible reaction
D. endothermic reaction

1.10. Which of the following reaction is considered exothermic reaction?

A. hydrochloric acid + sodium carbonate sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide

B. anhydrous copper sulfate + water hydrous copper sulfate

C. hydrogen + oxygen water

D. Hydrochloric acid + sodium hydroxide sodium chloride + water

1.11. The ice melting to form liquid water is an example of......

A. an exothermic reaction because it releases heat.

B. an exothermic reaction because it absorbs heat.

C. an endothermic reaction because it releases heat.

D. an endothermic reaction because it absorbs heat.

1.12. Which of the reactions represents an endothermic reaction?

A. calcium + oxygen calcium oxide

B. Hydrochloric acid + sodium hydrogen carbonate sodium chloride + water + carbon dioxide

C. glucose + oxygen Carbon dioxide + water vapor

D. none of the above

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SECTION B - EXTENDED TYPE QUESTIONS

QUESTION 2

2.1.a. Complete the following table to compare between physical and chemical change.

One example is done for you. [3]

b. The diagram A, B show apparatus with signs of chemical reactions.

A B

What are the two signs of a chemical change shown in the diagram. [2]

i. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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2.2.a. A student conducted an experiment was studying about iron rusting, Fig 2.2 shows how
he set up his experiment. Study the fig and answer the following questions.

Fig 2.2

i. In which test tube the iron nail most likely to rust?

[1]

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ii. What is the chemical change happened to the iron nail?

[1]

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iii. What are the conditions needed for the iron nail to rust?
[1]
1. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. ……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
iv. Write a word equation that represents the chemical change that happened to

the iron nail.

[2]

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QUESTION 3

3.1. In the Periodic Table, the elements are arranged in columns called Groups and in rows
called Periods.

a. Complete the table for some of the elements in Period 3

[4]

b. What is the relationship between the group number and the number of valency electrons?
[2]

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3.2. a.The table gives the relative size of the atoms of the Period 2 elements. Describe and
explain the trend shown in the table.
[2]
Element Relative size of atoms
Sodium 16
Magnesium 14
Aluminium 13
Silicon 12
Phosphorus 11
Sulfur 10
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b. The bar chart shows the boiling points of four Group 2 elements. Beryllium is at the top of
the group, followed by magnesium, calcium and strontium.

i. Describe the trend shown by the bar chart. [1]

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ii. Barium is under strontium in the periodic table. Use the bar chart to predict its boiling
point.
[1]

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iii. Predict one other trend shown by the Group 2 elements. Give a reason for your
prediction.
[2]

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iv. What is the common name of Group 2 elements?

[1]

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QUESTION 4

4.1.a. student investigates the reaction between a magnesium ribbon and dilute sulfuric acid.

He records the temperature of the acid and then adds some magnesium ribbon.

When the magnesium has finished reacting, she records the temperature of the acid again.

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a. Write the word equation representing this chemical reaction.

[2]

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4.2. The diagram shows the atomic structure of aluminium

a. How many electrons are there in one atom of aluminium?

[1]

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b. What is the group of Aluminum in the Periodic Table? [1]

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c. Explain why aluminum is used in the circuit boards and batteries of mobile phones. [1]

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4.3.a. Aluminum and copper are both metals, but aluminum is softer than copper.
Give a reason
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b. State one similar physical property between aluminum and iron?
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c. Draw the atomic structure of calcium

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QUESTION 5

5.1. The table gives information about the first four elements in Group 7 of the Periodic Table.

a. Astatine (At) has an atomic number of 85 and is the fifth element in Group 7.

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i. How many electrons does an atom of astatine have in its outer shell?
[1]

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ii. What physical state and colour would you expect for astatine at 20 C? [2]

Physical state …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

Colour ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

iii. Write the word equation for the reaction between astatine and hydrogen [2]

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iv. Suggest how the reactivity of astatine compares to that of iodine.

Explain your answer.

[2]

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v. Group 7 elements are found as diatomic molecules. What is meant by di-atomic

molecule?
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SECTION C: SCIENTIFIC INQUIRY QUESTION

QUESTION 6

6.1. A student measured the temperature change when a mass of 0.5 g of sodium hydrogen
carbonate was added to 50 cm 3 hydrochloric acid.

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She repeats the experiment using masses of 1.0 g, 1.5 g and 2.0 g of sodium hydrogen
carbonate.

The diagrams of the thermometer show the lowest temperature reached, in °C, for each
experiment

Use the thermometer readings to complete the table of results. (first one is done for you) [3]

6.2. A teacher demonstrates the reaction between potassium and water.

The teacher fills a trough with water.

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She adds blue and red litmus papers to the water, and then adds a piece of potassium.

i. State two observations that are made during the reaction [2]

1. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

2. ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………

ii. Name the gas produced, and how can you test it? [2]

Name of the gas: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

The test: …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

iii. Lithium and sodium react in a similar way to potassium when added to water.

State why they have a similar reaction in terms of the electronic configurations

of their atoms. [1]

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