Free Printable AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1

1.

What is the Charge of a Proton?

a)

Positive Charge

b)

Negative Charge

c)

Neutral Charge

2.

What is the Charge of an Electron?

a)

Positive Charge

b)

Negative Charge

c)

Neutral Charge

3.

What is the Charge of a Neutron?

a)

Positive Charge

b)

Negative Charge

c)

Neutral Charge

4.

What does the Nucleus of an atom contain?

a)

Protons

b)

Electrons

c)

Neutrons

5.

Which number tells you the amount of protons in an element?

a)

Atomic Number

b)

Mass Number

6.

Which number tells you the amount of protons and neutrons in an element?

a)

Atomic Number

b)

Mass Number

7.

What is an Isotope of a element?

a)

Element with same number of Protons but a different number of Neutrons.

b)

Element with same number of Neutrons but a different number of Protons.

8.

Relative Atomic Mass = sum of (isotope abundance x isotope mass number/ sum of all abundances of all the isotopes

a)

ANSWER

b)

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9.

What is a compound?

a)

A substance formed from a two or more elements held by chemical bonds

b)

A mixture of two or more chemicals which provides a useful outcome

10.

What is a Mixture?

a)

A substance formed from a two or more elements held by chemical bonds

b)

A mixture of elements or compounds which can be physically separated

11.

a)

ANSWER

b)

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12.

Which one is Filtration?

a)

Used if the product is an insoluble solid and needs to be separated from a liquid. Uses filter paper

b)

Used if the product is a soluble solid. Its placed in an evaporating basin and heated until crystals form

c)

Used if the product is a soluble solid. Its placed in an evaporating basin and heated until start crystals forming then the heat is removed letting the crystals form while cool. Its then Filtered out

13.

Which one is Evaporation?

a)

Used if the product is an insoluble solid and needs to be separated from a liquid. Uses filter paper

b)

Used if the product is a soluble solid. Its placed in an evaporating basin and heated until crystals form

c)

Used if the product is a soluble solid. Its placed in an evaporating basin and heated until start crystals forming then the heat is removed letting the crystals form while cool. Its then Filtered out

14.

Which one is Crystalisation?

a)

Used if the product is an insoluble solid and needs to be separated from a liquid. Uses filter paper

b)

Used if the product is a soluble solid. Its placed in an evaporating basin and heated until crystals form

c)

Used if the product is a soluble solid. Its placed in an evaporating basin and heated until start crystals forming then the heat is removed letting the crystals form while cool. Its then Filtered out

15.

What is Simple Distillation used for?

a)

Separating out Solutions

b)

Separating out a Mixture of Liquids

16.

What is Fractional Distillation used for?

a)

Separating out Solutions

b)

Separating out a Mixture of Liquids

17.

Which one is Simple Distillation?

a)

Solution is Heated. The part with the lowest boiling point evaporates, gets cooled and Condenses and gets collected.

b)

Mixture of liquids is Heated. They rise through a fractionating column the lowest boiling point is collected, temperature is raised and then the next one is collected.

18.

Which one is Fractional Distillation?

a)

Solution is Heated. The part with the lowest boiling point evaporates, gets cooled and Condenses and gets collected.

b)

Mixture of liquids is Heated. They rise through a fractionating column the lowest boiling point is collected, temperature is raised and then the next one is collected.

19.

What is the first step in developing the modern day model of an atom?

a)

John Dalton published his ideas about atoms. He thought that all matter was made of tiny particles called atoms, which he imagined as tiny spheres that could not be divided.

b)

J J Thomson carried out experiments and discovered the electron. He made the plum pudding model of the atom. In this model, the atom is a ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it.

c)

Ernest Rutherford did the alpha scattering experiment through which he discovered that the mass of an atom is concentrated at its centre and the nucleus is positively charged. He called it the nuclear model.

d)

Niels Bohr did calculations that led him to suggest that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. The shells are at certain distances from the nucleus.

e)

James Chadwick found evidence for the existence of particles in the nucleus with mass but no charge. These particles are called neutrons.

20.

What is the second step in developing the modern day model of an atom?

a)

John Dalton published his ideas about atoms. He thought that all matter was made of tiny particles called atoms, which he imagined as tiny spheres that could not be divided.

b)

J J Thomson carried out experiments and discovered the electron. He made the plum pudding model of the atom. In this model, the atom is a ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it.

c)

Ernest Rutherford did the alpha scattering experiment through which he discovered that the mass of an atom is concentrated at its centre and the nucleus is positively charged. He called it the nuclear model.

d)

Niels Bohr did calculations that led him to suggest that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. The shells are at certain distances from the nucleus.

e)

James Chadwick found evidence for the existence of particles in the nucleus with mass but no charge. These particles are called neutrons.

21.

What is the third step in developing the modern day model of an atom?

a)

John Dalton published his ideas about atoms. He thought that all matter was made of tiny particles called atoms, which he imagined as tiny spheres that could not be divided.

b)

J J Thomson carried out experiments and discovered the electron. He made the plum pudding model of the atom. In this model, the atom is a ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it.

c)

Ernest Rutherford did the alpha scattering experiment through which he discovered that the mass of an atom is concentrated at its centre and the nucleus is positively charged. He called it the nuclear model.

d)

Niels Bohr did calculations that led him to suggest that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. The shells are at certain distances from the nucleus.

e)

James Chadwick found evidence for the existence of particles in the nucleus with mass but no charge. These particles are called neutrons.

22.

What is the fourth step in developing the modern day model of an atom?

a)

John Dalton published his ideas about atoms. He thought that all matter was made of tiny particles called atoms, which he imagined as tiny spheres that could not be divided.

b)

J J Thomson carried out experiments and discovered the electron. He made the plum pudding model of the atom. In this model, the atom is a ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it.

c)

Ernest Rutherford did the alpha scattering experiment through which he discovered that the mass of an atom is concentrated at its centre and the nucleus is positively charged. He called it the nuclear model.

d)

Niels Bohr did calculations that led him to suggest that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. The shells are at certain distances from the nucleus.

e)

James Chadwick found evidence for the existence of particles in the nucleus with mass but no charge. These particles are called neutrons.

23.

What is the fifth step in developing the modern day model of an atom?

a)

John Dalton published his ideas about atoms. He thought that all matter was made of tiny particles called atoms, which he imagined as tiny spheres that could not be divided.

b)

J J Thomson carried out experiments and discovered the electron. He made the plum pudding model of the atom. In this model, the atom is a ball of positive charge with negative electrons embedded in it.

c)

Ernest Rutherford did the alpha scattering experiment through which he discovered that the mass of an atom is concentrated at its centre and the nucleus is positively charged. He called it the nuclear model.

d)

Niels Bohr did calculations that led him to suggest that electrons orbit the nucleus in shells. The shells are at certain distances from the nucleus.

e)

James Chadwick found evidence for the existence of particles in the nucleus with mass but no charge. These particles are called neutrons.

24.

a)

ANSWER

b)

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25.

What ions do Metals form when they react?

a)

Positive Ions

b)

Negative Ions

26.

Select all the properties of a Metal:

a)

Strong

b)

Malleable

c)

Conductive

d)

Brittle

27.

Select the 3 things that describe Group 1 Elements as you go DOWN the group:

a)

More Reactive

b)

Lower Melting/Boiling Point

c)

Higher relative atomic mass

d)

Less Reactive

e)

Higher Melting/Boiling Point

28.

Select the 3 things that describe Group 7 Elements as you go DOWN the group:

a)

More Reactive

b)

Lower Melting/Boiling Point

c)

Higher relative atomic mass

d)

Less Reactive

e)

Higher Melting/Boiling Point

29.

Which one describes a reaction between a Group 1 metal and Water?

a)

Vigorous Reaction to produce Hydrogen Gas and a Metal Hydroxide

b)

Vigorous Reaction when Heated to form Metal Chloride Salts

c)

Reacts to form a Metal Oxide

30.

Which one describes a reaction between a Group 1 metal and Chlorine?

a)

Vigorous Reaction to produce Hydrogen Gas and a Metal Hydroxide

b)

Vigorous Reaction when Heated to form Metal Chloride Salts

c)

Reacts to form a Metal Oxide

31.

Which one describes a reaction between a Group 1 metal and Oxygen?

a)

Vigorous Reaction to produce Hydrogen Gas and a Metal Hydroxide

b)

Vigorous Reaction when Heated to form Metal Chloride Salts

c)

Reacts to form a Metal Oxide

32.

Select the Properties of a Noble Gas:

a)

Monatonic

b)

Colourless

c)

Non-Flammable

33.

What happens to the Boiling point of Nobel Gases as you go Down the Group?

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

34.

What is Ionic Bonding?

a)

Happens when a Metal and a Non-Metal react together. They form oppositely charged ions and get strongly attracted by electrostatic forces.

b)

Happens when two Non-Metals react together. They share the electrons in their outer shells forming bonds.

c)

Happens when two Metals react together. The electrons in the outer shell are delocalised causing a strong attraction between the positive metal ions and the negative electrons.

35.

What is Covalent Bonding?

a)

Happens when a Metal and a Non-Metal react together. They form oppositely charged ions and get strongly attracted by electrostatic forces.

b)

Happens when two Non-Metals react together. They share the electrons in their outer shells forming bonds.

c)

Happens when two Metals react together. The electrons in the outer shell are delocalised causing a strong attraction between the positive metal ions and the negative electrons.

36.

What is Metallic Bonding?

a)

Happens when a Metal and a Non-Metal react together. They form oppositely charged ions and get strongly attracted by electrostatic forces.

b)

Happens when two Non-Metals react together. They share the electrons in their outer shells forming bonds.

c)

Happens when two Metals react together. The electrons in the outer shell are delocalised causing a strong attraction between the positive metal ions and the negative electrons.

37.

Which one is True?

a)

Ionic Compounds have a Giant Ionic Lattice they have Strong Electrostatic forces of attraction between oppositely charged ions in the lattice.

b)

Ionic Compounds have a Giant Ionic Lattice they have Strong Magnetic forces between the ions in the lattice.

38.

Which one is Diamond?

a)

Each Carbon atom forms four covalent bonds in a rigid Covalent structure

b)

Each Carbon atom forms three covalent bonds to create hexagonal layers. Each carbon atom has one delocalised electron

c)

A giant covailant structure of silicon and oxygen

39.

Which one is Graphite?

a)

Each Carbon atom forms four covalent bonds in a rigid Covalent structure

b)

Each Carbon atom forms three covalent bonds to create hexagonal layers. Each carbon atom has one delocalised electron

c)

A giant covailant structure of silicon and oxygen

40.

Which one is Silicon Dioxide(Sand) ?

a)

Each Carbon atom forms four covalent bonds in a rigid Covalent structure

b)

Each Carbon atom forms three covalent bonds to create hexagonal layers. Each carbon atom has one delocalised electron

c)

A giant covailant structure of silicon and oxygen

41.

What is the Avogadro constant?

a)

6.02 x 10^23

b)

6.02 x10^13

42.

a)

ANSWER

b)

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43.

What volume does one mole of gas occupy at 20 C ?

a)

24dm^3

b)

48dm^3

c)

12dm^3

d)

6dm^3

44.

Volume of gas = Mass of gas/ Relative atomic mass *24

a)

Answer

b)

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45.

Select the Correct equation for calculating concentration in g/dm^3

a)

concentration = mass of solute / volume of solvent

b)

concentration = moles of solute / volume of solvent

46.

Select the Correct equation for calculating concentration in mol/dm^3

a)

concentration = mass of solute / volume of solvent

b)

concentration = moles of solute / volume of solvent

47.

Mass = moles x Relative atomic Mass

a)

ANSWER

b)

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48.

What is the equation for Atom economy?

a)

RFM of desired products / RFM of all reactants * 100

b)

Mass of product made / maximum theoretical mass of product * 100

49.

What is the equation for Percentage Yield?

a)

RFM of desired products / RFM of all reactants * 100

b)

Mass of product made / maximum theoretical mass of product * 100

50.

What is the Formula for a Neutralisation Reaction?

a)

Acid + Base = Salt + Water

b)

Acid + Salt = Base + Water

51.

a)

Answer

b)

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52.

What are the Colours for Phenolphthalein?

a)

Pink in Acids, Colourless in Alkalies

b)

Pink in Alkalies, Colourless in Acids

53.

What is a description of a strong acids?

a)

Ionise completely in water

b)

Don't ionise completely in water

c)

High Acid Concentration

d)

Low Acid Concentration

54.

Here Learn these: The Answer is the Metal + Water one

a)

Acid + Metal Oxide = Salt + Water

b)

Acid + Metal Hydroxide = Salt + Water

c)

Acid + Metal Carbonate = Salt + Water + Carbon Dioxide

d)

Acid + Metal = Salt + Hydrogen

e)

Metal + Water = Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen

55.

Which is the Positive Electrode?

a)

Cathode

b)

Anode

56.

Which is the Negative Electrode?

a)

Cathode

b)

Anode

57.

When is Hydrogen Gas produced at the Cathode?

a)

If H+ ions are present and the metal is more reactive than Hydrogen

b)

If H+ ions are present and the metal is less reactive than Hydrogen

58.

When is a metal produced at the Cathode?

a)

If H+ ions are present and the metal is more reactive than Hydrogen

b)

If the metal is less reactive than Hydrogen

59.

When is Oxygen Formed at the Anode?

a)

If no halide ions are present

b)

If OH- and halide ions are present

60.

When is a halide Formed at the Anode?

a)

If no halide ions are present

b)

If OH- and halide ions are present

61.

Which one is an Exothermic reaction?

a)

Transfers Energy to its surroundings, its shown by a rise in temperature

b)

Takes in Energy from surroundings. Shown by a fall in temperature

62.

Which one is an Endothermic reaction?

a)

Transfers Energy to its surroundings, its shown by a rise in temperature

b)

Takes in Energy from surroundings. Shown by a fall in temperature

63.

a)

This is an Energy Transfer Practical

b)

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64.

Which one is the Energy profile for an Exothermic reaction?

a)

b)

65.

Which one is the Energy profile for an Endothermic reaction?

a)

b)

66.

What do you need for a Functional Electrochemical cell?

a)

2 Different Electrodes

b)

Electrolyte

c)

Wire

d)

Acid

e)

Salts

67.

Which one is True for an Electrochemical cell?

a)

The bigger the difference in reactivity between the electrodes the higher the voltage of the cell

b)

The smaller the difference in reactivity between the electrodes the higher the voltage of the cell

68.

Which one is a non-rechargeable battery?

a)

Its an irreversible reaction where the reactants get used up

b)

The reaction can be reversed by connecting it to an external electric current

69.

Which one is a rechargeable battery?

a)

Its an irreversible reaction where the reactants get used up

b)

The reaction can be reversed by connecting it to an external electric current

70.

How do Fuel cells release energy?

a)

They burn the fuel

b)

The fuel reacts with oxygen

71.

What is the electrolyte in a Hydrogen fuel cell?

a)

Potassium hydroxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

72.

What are the electrodes made from in a Hydrogen fuel cell?

a)

Potassium hydroxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

73.

What goes to the anode in a Hydrogen fuel cell?

a)

Potassium hydroxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

74.

What goes to the cathode in a Hydrogen fuel cell?

a)

Potassium hydroxide

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

AQA GCSE Chemistry Paper 1

Total questions: 74

Worksheet time: 4hrs 37mins

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