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5.3 Elements

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

According to Dalton’s theory, elements:

a)

are always solids

b)

contain only one kind of atom

c)

can be split up into simpler substances

d)

contain at least two different kinds of atom

2.

An atom is:

a)

the smallest particle that can exist.

b)

a group of particles that are all the same.

c)

the smallest particle of a compound that exists under normal conditions.

d)

the smallest particle of an element that exists under normal conditions.

3.

A molecule is:

a)

the smallest particle that can exist.

b)

the smallest particle of an element that can exist.

c)

two or more atoms chemically joined together.

d)

the same as an atom.

4.

The number of types of atom in a compound is:

a)

only one.

b)

one or two.

c)

two or more.

d)

three or more.

5.

How many different elements are there in the compound with the formula NH3?

a)

one

b)

two

c)

three

d)

four

6.

A compound contains:

a)

only one type of atom.

b)

only one element.

c)

only two elements joined together.

d)

at least two elements joined together.

7.

The correct way to write the chemical symbol for the element calcium is:

a)

ca

b)

CA

c)

Ca

d)

cA

8.

Which list contains only non-metal elements?

a)

oxygen, nitrogen, argon, silicon

b)

chlorine, oxygen, sulfur, iron

c)

bromine, helium, carbon, air

d)

gold, silver, platinum, mercury

9.

Which of the following lists contains only elements?

a)

air, iron, iodine, magnesium

b)

zinc, gold, aluminium, oxygen

c)

nitrogen, copper, mercury, water

d)

chlorine, argon, sodium, limestone

10.

When iron and sulfur react they form:

a)

a new element.

b)

a mixture of elements.

c)

a new compound.

d)

a mixture of compounds.

11.
Which of the following elements is a metal?
a)
calcium
b)
chlorine
c)
iodine
d)
oxygen
12.
What is the element symbol of the element shown in the picture?
a)
36
b)
Kr
c)
83.798
d)
Krypton
13.
What is the element name of the element shown in the picture?
a)
36
b)
Kr
c)
83.798
d)
Krypton
14.
The majority of elements are
a)
compounds
b)
metals
c)
mixtures
d)
non-metals
15.
Is sugar (C12H22O11) an element or a compound?
a)
Element
b)
Compound
16.
Is water an element or a compound?
a)
Element
b)
Compound
17.
Is Iron (Fe) an element or a compound?
a)
Element
b)
Compound
18.
Which of the following is not a compound?
a)
HCl
b)
Cl
c)
NaCl
d)
CO2
19.
Which of the following represents an element?
a)
H2O
b)
H2
c)
NaCl
d)
CaCO3
20.
Which of the following could be a symbol on he periodic table of elements?
a)
JZ
b)
jz
c)
Jz
d)
JZa