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GRADE 9

NS PHYSICAL SCIENCES

TERM 1

RAD 3A

TOPICS: Periodic Table; Balancing Equations TOTAL: 50

1. Give the symbol and atomic number for each of the following elements: (6)

a) sodium
b) phosphorous
c) calcium

2. State whether the following are compounds or elements: (5)

a) table salt
b) sulphur
c) water
d) copper sulphate
e) carbon dioxide

3. Compare the properties of metals and non-metals in a table. (4)

4. Draw diagrams to show the composition of the following molecules: (8)

a) water
b) ammonia

4. Explain the difference between reactants and products in a chemical reaction?

(2)

5. Describe what happens to the bonds between atoms during a chemical

reaction. (2)

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6. State the law of conservation of matter. (3)

7. Write in symbols and balance the following equations:

a) magnesium + chlorine → MgCl2 (3)

b) Hydrogen + chlorine → HCl (3)

c) Al + Diatomic oxygen → Al2O3 (4)

d) NaOH + HCl → NaCl + water (3)

e) Sodium + Water → NaOH + Diatomic hydrogen (4)

f) Hydrogen + oxygen → H2O (3)

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