Subject: PLP Foundational Science

ASSESSMENT INSTRUMENT: Module 2 Test

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Answer ALL the questions.

2. Read ALL the questions carefully.
3. Questions may be answered in any order, but subsections of questions may NOT be
separated.
4. Questions must be answered in blue or black ink.
5. Clearly show ALL calculations, diagrams, graphs etc. which you have used in
determining the answers.
6. Where necessary, answers should be rounded off to TWO decimal places unless
stated otherwise.
7. Diagrams are NOT drawn to scale.

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QUESTION 1

1.1 Give the definition of matter. (1)

1.2 Give the definition of an element. (1)

1.3 How will you decide whether water is an element, or not? (1)

1.4 Carbon is element number 6 on The Periodic Table of Elements. Answer the
following questions about Carbon.

1.4.1 How many protons does one atom of Carbon have? (1)

1.4.2 How many electrons does one atom of Carbon have? (1)

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1.4.3 Which one, electrons or protons, can be easily removed from the
atom? (1)

1.4.4 Draw a simple sketch of an atom of carbon (C). Include at least 4

labels. (5)

1.4.5 Carbon appears like this on The Periodic Table of Elements.

What is the atomic mass of Carbon?

(1)

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QUESTION 2

2.1 Give the definition of a molecule. (1)

2.2 Choose the correct word from the two words in the brackets:

2.2.1 Most of the elements on The Periodic Table of Elements are

(metals / non-metals) (1)

2.2.2 When metals and non-metals combine, the compound is (ionic /

covalent) (1)

2.2.3 The smallest part of the compound chosen in 2.2.2, is called an (ion
/ molecule) (1)

2.2.4 When non-metals and non-metals combine, the compound is (ionic

/ covalent) (1)

2.2.5 The smallest part of the compound chosen in 2.2.4, is called an (ion
/ molecule) (1)

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2.2.6 Supply the missing words:

(i) An atom that has lost an electron is called a………………

(your answer must have two words) (2)

(ii) An atom that has gained an electron is called

a……………… (your answer must have two words) (2)

(iii) A solution that can conduct electricity contains …………. (1)

(iv) A solution that can conduct electricity is called an ………. (1)

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QUESTION 3

3.1 Below is a table. It describes the characteristics of liquids, solids and gases.
Read the characteristic and then one of the words: liquid, solid or gas

Question Characteristic (Is this a liquid, solid

number or gas?)

3.1.1 They hold their size and shape

3.1.2 They take the shape of any

container

3.1.3 Their particles only vibrate

(move around very little)

3.1.4 They are easy to compress

3.1.5 Their particles move about

freely

(5)

3.2 Supply the missing words in the sentence below. Write down only the
answers.

When a solid is heated up, it (i)_________________________and becomes

a liquid. If the liquid is heated up, it (ii)_______________________ and
becomes a (iii)_________________________ (3)

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QUESTION 4

4.1 In the Table below there is a description of a mixture. You need to choose a
method of separation. Write just the number of the question down and A,
or B, or C or D.

Mixture Method to
separate

4.1.1 Sugar and water A Distillation

4.1.2 Beans and water B Filtration

4.1.3 Crude oil C Decanting

4.1.4 Tea leaves and water D Evaporation

(4)

4.1.1_________________________________

4.1.2_________________________________

4.1.3_________________________________

4.1.4_________________________________

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4.2 In the table below you will see substances that are experiencing a physical
change or a chemical change. Write down just the number of the question
and the word: physical or chemical.

4.2.1

4.2.2

4.2.3

4.2.4

(4)

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QUESTION 5

5.1 Give the definition of mass.

(1)

5.2 Give the definition of weight. (1)

5.3 Calculate the weight of a man who has a mass of 72 𝑘𝑔. (2)

5.4 I have 20 𝑐𝑚3 of substance A with a low density and also 20 𝑐𝑚3 of
substance B with a high density. Which one will have the highest mass: A or
B? (1)

5.5 Calculate the density of a cube of iron with side lengths of 2 cm each and a
mass of 63 𝑔. Round your answer to 2 decimal numbers and give the correct
unit.

2 𝑐𝑚

(3)

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5.6 Calculate the density of a 45 𝑐𝑚3 of silver with a mass of 472,5 𝑔. Give your
answer with the correct unit.

(2)

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