FORMATIVE ASSESSMENT 1 - OCTOBER 2023

Subject CHEMISTRY Grade & Section 7__

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Date 11 / 10 / 23 Duration 30 minutes 25
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Write your answer in the space provided.
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Answer all the questions.

SECTION A: Multiple Choice Question. [Select only one answer from the options] [5]

1. Which state of matter has a definite volume, but not shape?

A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas D. Plasma

2. The ability of a material to bent without breaking is;

A. Malleability B. Ductility C. Strength D. Flexibility

3. Which gas is used in the balloons?

A. Nitrogen B. Hydrogen C. Helium D. Oxygen

4. The property of Malleability means,

A. ability of a material to convert it into thin sheets

B. ability of a material to convert it into thin wires

C. ability of a material to convert it into thickness

D. ability of a material to allow to pass electric current

5. Identify the change of state where particles moves farther from each other

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

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6. Define sublimation. Give two examples of the substances that sublimes. [2]

A substance transforms from a solid to a gas by sublimation without ever going through a liquid phase. Example -

dry ice, naphthalene.

7. Label the following apparatus. [3]

Conical flask Beaker Graduated cylinder

8. State particle theory. 1.

All matter is made up of tiny particles known as atoms. 2. Particles of matter are constantly in motion.

9. Explain the change of state in evaporation with the use of particle diagram. [2]

…Evaporation is a type of vaporization that occurs on the surface of a liquid as it changes into the gas phase.

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 10. What is mean by density. Explain why does wooden log floats on water whereas, a piece of iron

metal will sink inside water? [2]

Density is a substance's mass per unit of volume. Metals have their particles closely packed such that there is

little space inside. This makes metals denser than either wood or water.

11. Describe the changes in the particle diagram given below. [2]

The diagram shows melting.

Melting is the process by which a substance changes from the solid phase to the liquid phase.

This occurs when the internal energy of the solid increases, typically by the application of heat or

pressure.

12. List one difference between thermal conductor and thermal insulator. [1]

Thermal conductors are materials that allow heat to flow through them easily. Thermal insulators are

materials that resist heat transfer.

13. Name the following hazardous symbol. [2]

Irritant

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 Corrosive

14. Compare between evaporation and boiling. Give three points with example. [3]

Evaporation usually occurs on the heated liquid’s surface. Eg- drying of wet floors and wet clothes.

Boiling usually occurs on the entire mass of the liquid that gets heated up. Eg- Boiling milk.

Bubbling effect is not visible in evaporation. Bubbling effect is visible during the process of boiling.

The process of evaporation is slow. The process of boiling is much quicker.

15. Give three reasons, why aluminium is used as a foil paper? [2]

1. Aluminum is one of the least reactive metals

2. Aluminum is a good conductor of heat and electricity, this is another reason that food remains

warm for a longer time in Aluminum sheets or foils.

3. Aluminum is used for packaging as it is highly malleable

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