GRADE 8

TERM 2
06 June 2023
NATURAL SCIENCES
TEST

DURATION: 1 HOUR TOTAL MARKS: 60

Instructions:
1.This question paper consists of 7 pages including the cover page and 1 ANNEXURE.
2. Answer all the questions in the answer sheet.
3. This question paper consists of TWO sections namely SECTION A AND B
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Show all your calculations where applicable.
6. Candidates may use non-programmable calculators.
7. Write neatly and legibly

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SECTION A
QUESTION 1

1. In each question four possible answers are given, choose the answers.
1.1 All matter is made up of tiny particles called
A. Protons
B. Electrons
C. Atoms
D. Elements (1)

1.2 The following element is found as a diatomic molecule in nature

A. Sodium
B. Chlorine
C. Aluminium
D. Helium (1)

1.3 Hydrogen is found in group ------- of the periodic table

A. Group (ii)
B. Group (i)
C. Group (iii)
D. Group (vi) (1)
1.4 The particles in this state do not move freely
A. Gas
B. Liquid
C. Solid
D. Freezing (1)
1.5 ------------- are found at the left hand side of the arrow in a chemical equation
A. Products
B. Reactants
C. Bothe reactants and products
D. None of the above (1)

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Question 2
1. Choose a description from column B that best fits the term provided in column A.
Write down the number of the term in column A followed by the letter of the
description in column B.
e.g 1. A
Column A Column B
1 Nucleus A. Negatively charged particles
2 Electrons B. Region where protons and neutrons are
found.
3 Elements C. Chemical symbol for lithium
4 Periodic D. Pure substance consisting of two or
table more different elements
E. Made up of atoms that are all of the
same kind
F. Table that lists all known elements
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Question 3
3.1 Write down the correct term for the following descriptions
3.1.1. State of matter in which particles are loosely arranged, but still quite close. (1)
3.1.2. The continuous random movement of particles in a gas or liquid caused
by the particles in the substance bumping into each other. (1)
3.1.3. Forces that are found between particles of matter that bring them
towards each other. (1)
3.1.4. A change in the state or phase of a substance caused by a change
in temperature. (1)
3.1.5. The amount of mass of a substance in a given volume of that substance. (1)
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TOTAL SECTION A: 14

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SECTION B
QUESTION 4

4.1. Use the Periodic Table of elements provided to write down the NAME of an
element that:
4.1.1 Is a non-metal in Group 1 (1)
4.1.2 Is represented by the symbol Na (1)
4.1.3 Is a noble gas in period 2 (1)
4.1.4 Is in Group 2, Period 3 (1)

4.2 Tony collected some seawater near the beach. The seawater tasted salty and
was full of fine sand. He separated the sand from the seawater using the apparatus
shown below.

4.2.1 Is Seawater a mixture or a compound? (1)

4.2.2 Differentiate between Compound and Mixture.

Compound Mixture

(2)
4.2.3 Name the method used here to separate the sand from the seawater. (1)

4.2.4 Substance N passed through the filter paper. Is the substance pure or
impure? (1)
4.2.5 Identify Substance L (1)

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4.3. Phakisi and Tristan want to find out what effect an electric current will have on a
blue copper chloride solution. Phakisi predicts that an electric current will break up
the copper chloride into copper and chlorine.

4.3.1 Write down the investigative question for the experiment above. (2)
4.3.2 Define the term electrolysis. (2)
4.3.3 Write down the formula for chlorine gas. (1)
4.3.4 Describe the energy conversion that occurs during the process above. (2)
4.3.5 Describe your observations at the positive electrode (anode) (2)

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QUESTION 5
5.1 Classify the following items into the categories: Solid, Liquid or Gas

GSS Sand, Air, Yoghurt, Wood, Milk, Carbon dioxide, Water

(7)
5.2 The particle model of matter can be used to represent different substances.

A B C

5.2.1 Compare the three phases of matter in terms of the forces between the
particles. (6)
5.2.2 Name the following phase changes:

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a) from solid to liquid (1)
b) from liquid to gas (1)
c) from solid to gas (1)
5.3 Copy the table and complete the volume and density value.
Substance Volume (cm3) Mass (g) Density (g/cm3)
L×B×H D=mass÷volume
PVC L=2cm, B= 2cm 10.5 5.3.2 (2)
H= 2cm
5.3.1 (1)
Wood L=2cm, B=2cm 2 5.3.4 (2)
H=1cm
5.3.3 (1)
(6)
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QUESTION 6
A chemical reaction is represented by the following diagram:

6.1 Write the name of the product(s) for this reaction. (1)
6.2 Illustrate the chemical reaction in symbols. (2)
6.3 Describe in which way the atoms in this reaction differ before and after the
reaction. (2)
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SECTION B: 46
GRAND TOTAL: [60]

ANNEXURE A

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