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Year 11 Paper 1 - Chemistry

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 57mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

In which state can diffusion NOT happen?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

2.

Which state is the most dense?

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

3.

What is the name for the change of state when a liquid changes to a gas?

a)

Melted

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Freezing/Solidifying

4.

What is the name for the change of state when a solid changes to a liquid?

a)

Melted

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Freezing/Solidifying

5.

What is the name for the change of state when a gas changes to a liquid?

a)

Melted

b)

Evaporation

c)

Condensation

d)

Freezing/Solidifying

6.

What is the name for the temperature where a solid turns into a liquid?

a)

Boiling point

b)

Melting point

7.

What is the name for substances made of two or more types of atoms NOT chemically bonded together?

a)

Elements

b)

Compound

c)

Mixtures

8.

What is

the formula for Methane?

a)


CH4CH_4

b)

H2OH_2O

c)

CO2CO_2

9.

Define "alloy"

(a)  

10.

What is the word for an element that always exists as two atoms bonded together?

a)

Triatomic

b)

Atomic

c)

Diatomic

11.

What is the different between Ar (relative atomic mass) and Mr (relative molecular mass)

(a)  

12.

Define "pure" substance

a)

A mixture designed as a useful product

b)

A single element or compound

c)

Cannot dissolve

13.

Define "formulation"

a)

A mixture designed as a useful product

b)

A single element or compound

c)

Cannot dissolve

14.

Define "solvent"

a)

Cannot dissolve

b)

Can dissolve

c)

A liquid in which a solid will dissolve

15.

What is crystallisation used to separate

a)

Liquids with different boiling points

b)

An insoluble solid and a liquid

c)

A soluble solid and a solvent (collect solid)

16.

What are the two "phases" in chromatography?

(a)  

17.

How is the Rf value calculated?

a)

Rf = distance by solvent / distance by dye

b)

Rf = distance by dye / distance by solvent

18.

What is the "stationary phase" in chromatography

a)

The ink

b)

The paper

c)

The solvent

19.

What is chromatography used for?

(a)  

20.

Define "atomic number"

a)

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons

b)

Sum of protons and neutrons in an atom

c)

No. of protons in an atom

21.

Define isotope?

a)

Atoms of the same element that have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons

b)

Sum of protons and neutrons in an atom

c)

No. of protons in an atom

22.

What was the Dalton model of the atom?

a)

Neutrons & protons in a +ve nucleus, -ve electrons in shells

b)

Positive nucleus orbited by negative electrons at specific distances from nucleus

c)

Atoms = tiny spheres

d)

1) Mostly empty space 2) Dense, positive mass in the centre (the nucleus)

23.

Describe the Neil's Bohr model of the atom

a)

Neutrons & protons in a +ve nucleus, -ve electrons in shells

b)

Positive nucleus orbited by negative electrons at specific distances from nucleus

c)

Atoms = tiny spheres

d)

1) Mostly empty space 2) Dense, positive mass in the centre (the nucleus)

24.

Describe Rutherford's model of the atom

a)

Neutrons & protons in a +ve nucleus, -ve electrons in shells

b)

Positive nucleus orbited by negative electrons at specific distances from nucleus

c)

Atoms = tiny spheres

d)

1) Mostly empty space 2) Dense, positive mass in the centre (the nucleus)

25.

What are the rows of the periodic table called?

a)

Groups

b)

Periods

26.

What did Mendeleev do when creating the modern periodic table?

(a)  

27.

Where are non-metals found in the periodic table?

a)

Right

b)

Group 1

c)

Middle

28.

Name the groups in the periodic table (1, 7, 0)

(a)  

29.

State 3 properties of group 7

a)

Low melting point

b)

Non-metals

c)

Less reactive

d)

Diatomic

e)

Strong

30.

Give 4 properties of metals

a)

High melting point

b)

Malleable

c)

Good thermal and electrical conductors

d)

Brittle

e)

Ductile

31.

Give 3 properties of non-metals

a)

Low melting point

b)

Malleable

c)

Poor thermal and electrical conductors

d)

Brittle

e)

Ductile

32.

What happens to reactivity as you move down group 1?

a)

They become less reactive - it is easier to gain their outer electron.

b)

They become more reactive - it is easier to lose their outer electron.

c)

They become less reactive - it is easier to gain their outer electron.

33.

Which type of bonding occurs between non-metals?

a)

Metallic

b)

Ionic

c)

Covalent

34.

Which type of bonding occurs between metals?

a)

Metallic

b)

Ionic

c)

Covalent

35.

Which type of ions are formed by non-metals?

a)

Negative ions

b)

Positive ions

36.

What is a fullerene?

a)

Hollow carbon structures

b)

A single layer of graphite

c)

Two or more different physical arrangements of the same atom e.g. diamond, graphite, graphene

37.

What is an allotrope?

a)

Hollow carbon structures

b)

A single layer of graphite

c)

Two or more different physical arrangements of the same atom e.g. diamond, graphite, graphene

38.

Describe what happens in ionic bonding

a)

Electrons are shared between atoms = strong electrostatic attraction between electrons and nucleus

b)

Electrons become delocalised creating a sea of negative charge = strong electrostatic attraction with positive metal ions

& sea of delocalised electrons

c)

Electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a non-metal atom = strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

39.

Describe what happens in metallic bonding

a)

Electrons are shared between atoms = strong electrostatic attraction between electrons and nucleus

b)

Electrons become delocalised creating a sea of negative charge = strong electrostatic attraction with positive metal ions

& sea of delocalised electrons

c)

Electrons are transferred from a metal atom to a non-metal atom = strong electrostatic attraction between oppositely charged ions

40.

State three properties of diamond

a)

Hard

b)

Poor electrical conductor

c)

Soft & slippery

d)

Good thermal conductor

e)

Conducts electricity

41.

State two properties of graphite

a)

Hard

b)

Poor electrical conductor

c)

Soft & slippery

d)

Good thermal conductor

e)

Conducts electricity

42.

State two properties of silicon dioxide

a)

Hard

b)

Poor electrical conductor

c)

Soft & slippery

d)

Good thermal conductor

e)

Conducts electricity

43.

Why do simple compounds have low melting and boiling points?

(a)  

44.

Name the structure that ionic bonding forms

(a)  

45.

What is Oxidation

a)

Gain of electrons

b)

Loss of electrons

46.

metal + oxygen --> 

a)

metal hydroxide + hydrogen 

b)

metal oxide 

c)

metal salt + hydrogen 

47.

metal + acid -- >

a)

metal hydroxide + hydrogen 

b)

metal oxide 

c)

metal salt + hydrogen 

48.

Define Reduction (in terms of oxygen)

a)

Removal of oxygen from a compound

b)

Addition of oxygen to an element

49.

acid + alkali (or base) -->

(a)  

50.

If nitric acid reacts with a metal, what will the salt end in?

a)

metal sulphate

b)

metal chloride

c)

metal nitrate

51.

metal carbonate + acid --> 

a)

metal hydroxide + hydrogen 

b)

metal oxide 

c)

metal salt + hydrogen 

d)

metal salt + water + carbon dioxide 

52.

What is the test for carbon dioxide gas?

a)

A burning splint will make a squeaky pop

b)

A glowing splint will relight

c)

Limewater will turn cloudy

d)

Damp litmus paper will be bleached and turned white

53.

What is the test for chlorine gas?

a)

A burning splint will make a squeaky pop

b)

A glowing splint will relight

c)

Limewater will turn cloudy

d)

Damp litmus paper will be bleached and turned white

54.

Which ions make a solution acidic?

a)

H+

b)

OH- (hydroxide)

55.

Give 3 ways to measure the pH of a substance

(a)  

56.

What pH and colour is universal indicator in an strongly ALKALINE solution?

a)

pH10-14 (purple)

b)

pH8-9 (blue)

c)

pH 1 - 3 (red)

57.

What pH and colour is universal indicator in an strongly ACIDIC solution?

a)

pH10-14 (purple)

b)

pH8-9 (blue)

c)

pH 1 - 3 (red)

58.

What colour is methyl orange in acid and alkali?

a)

Colourless (acid), pink (alkali)

b)

Red (acid), orange (alkali)

59.

What colour is the flame test result for lithium, sodium, potassium, calcium & copper?

a)

Li = Purple, Na = Yellow, K = Lilac, Ca = orange-red, Copper = green

b)

Li = crimson, Na = Yellow, K = Lilac, Ca = orange-red, Copper = green

c)

Li = crimson, Na = Brown, K = Lilac, Ca = orange-red, Copper = green

60.

What is Avogadro's constant?

(a)  

61.

What is the equation for calculating moles from mass and Mr?

a)

Moles = Mr/mass

b)

Moles = mass/Mr

c)

Moles = Mr/Mr

62.

What is the equation for calculating atom economy?

a)

(mass of product made/maximum theoretical mass of products) x 100

b)

(Mr of desired product/sum of Mr of all reactants) x 100

63.

State 3 reasons why actual yield of a reaction might be lower than theoretical yield?

a)

Reversible reaction

b)

Lost product

c)

Lost reactant

d)

Other products created

64.

Define 'electrolysis'

a)

A substance is decomposed (broken down) using electricity

b)

Ions in a solution that are free to move and can conduct electricity

65.

What is the name of the negative electrode?

a)

Anode

b)

Cathode

66.

What happens at the anode?

a)

Electrons transferred from the cathode to the ion and a metal is formed

b)

Electrons transferred from the ion to the anode and the non-metal forms

67.

What would be formed at the cathode in electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride solution?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Chloride gas

68.

What is the experiment called that allows you to find the concentration of an unknown substance?

(a)  

69.

What is the ionic equation for a neutralisation reaction?

(a)  

70.

What are the 4 state symbols?

a)

s

b)

l

c)

w

d)

g

e)

aq

71.

Which type of reaction releases energy into the surroundings?

a)

Endothermic

b)

Exothermic

72.

Is energy absorbed when bonds are broken or bonds are made?

a)

Broken

b)

Made

73.

What would happen to the temperature of the surroundings in an exothermic reaction?

a)

Decrease

b)

Increase

74.

Give three examples of endothermic reactions

a)

Thermal decomposition reactions

b)

Self-heating cans

c)

Citric acid + sodium hydrogen carbonate

d)

Sports injury packs

e)

Hand warmers

75.

Give two examples of exothermic reactions

a)

Thermal decomposition reactions

b)

Self-heating cans

c)

Citric acid + sodium hydrogen carbonate

d)

Sports injury packs

e)

Hand warmers

76.

What is the substance called that reduces the activation energy required by a reaction?

(a)  

77.

What is the name of the fuel cell in which hydrogen is oxidised to produce water and energy?

a)

Hydrogen fuel cell

b)

Oxygen fuel cell

c)

Nitrogen fuel cell

78.

Which ion does oxygen form?

a)

O2O_{2^-}^{ }

b)

O2+O_{2^+}

c)

OO^-

79.

If the volume of the product or reactant is given in cm3, which unit should you use for the rate?

a)

mol/s

b)

g/s

c)

cm3/s

80.

How does increasing temperature increase rate of reaction?

a)

More particles -> more frequent successful collisions

b)

Particles closer together -> more frequent successful collisions

c)

Particles have more kinetic energy -> more collisions with activation energy

d)

Provides an alternative pathway for the reaction with a lower activation energy

81.

How does increasing pressure increase rate of reaction?

a)

More particles -> more frequent successful collisions

b)

Particles closer together -> more frequent successful collisions

c)

Particles have more kinetic energy -> more collisions with activation energy

d)

Provides an alternative pathway for the reaction with a lower activation energy

82.

State 4 factors that affect rate of reaction

(a)  

83.

State how to calculate concentration

a)

concentration (mol/dm3) = volume (dm3) / moles (mol)

b)

concentration (mol/dm3) = moles (mol) / volume (dm3)

84.

What is the volume of 1 mole of any gas at room temperature and pressure?

a)

34dm3

b)

24dm3

c)

14dm3

85.

What is Corrosion?

a)

Creation of materials by chemical reactions with substances in the environment

b)

Destruction of materials by chemical reactions with substances in the environment

86.

Which metals are contained within Bronze?

a)

Copper and Tin

b)

Copper and zinc

c)

Silver, copper, zinc

87.

Which metals are contained within Brass? (separate only)

a)

Copper and Tin

b)

Copper and zinc

c)

Silver, copper, zinc

88.

State two properties of low carbon steel

a)

Soft

b)

Strong

c)

easy to shape

d)

Brittle

89.

How do metals form ions?

a)

Atoms become ions by gaining or losing electrons.

b)

Metals lose electrons to form positive ions (cations).

c)

Non-metals typically gain electrons to form negative ions (anions).

90.

How do atoms become ions?

a)

Atoms become ions by gaining or losing electrons.

b)

Metals lose electrons to form positive ions (cations).

c)

Non-metals typically gain electrons to form negative ions (anions).

91.

What is a chemical property?

a)

How a substance behaves physically e.g. boiling point, melting point, conductivity, density, state of matter.

b)

How a substance reacts with something.

92.

State the definition of an alloy.

(a)