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Chemistry Form 5 - 1

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

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Class
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1.

Which of the following elements forms an ion with a charge of +1?

a)

iron

b)

potassium

c)

calcium

d)

iodine

2.

Which of the following is NOT a feature that supports the particulate theory of matter?

a)

There are empty spaces between the particles

b)

The particles are in constant motion

c)

There are no forces of attraction between the particles

d)

Temperature has an effect on the speed of motion of the particles

3.

Diamond and graphite are allotropes of carbon because:

a)

Their atoms contain different numbers of neutrons

b)

They have the same physical properties but different chemical properties

c)

They exist in different physical states

d)

In the same state, they have distinct physical structures

4.

The chemical properties of calcium are MOST similar to those of

a)

Aluminum

b)

Sodium

c)

Potassium

d)

Strontium

5.

The electronic configuration of an atom of fluorine is:

a)

2,7

b)

2,8

c)

2,8,1

d)

2,8,8,1

6.

A mixture of ethanol and water can be separated based on their different

a)

Boiling points

b)

Melting points

c)

Densities

d)

Solubilities

7.

Which of the following substances sublime when heated?

I- Carbon monoxide

II - Carbon dioxide

III - Naphtalene

a)

I and II only

b)

I and III only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

8.

A strip of paw-paw is placed in a beaker of water. After 30 minutes it was found that the strip had

a)

Increase in length and become rigid

b)

Increase in length and become soft

c)

Decrease in length and become rigid

d)

Decrease in length and become soft

9.

The solubility of a solid in water usually:

a)

Increases as temperature increases

b)

Increases as temperature decreases

c)

Remains constant as temperature increases

d)

Decreases as temperature increases

10.

Avogadro’s law states:

a)

Equal volumes of gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure combine together

b)

Equal volumes of all gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure contain the same number of

atoms

c)

The volume of a given mass of a gas is inversely proportional to pressure, temperature being constant

d)

Equal volumes of all gases under the same conditions of temperature and pressure contain the same number of molecules

11.

All Bromides, Chlorides and Iodides are soluble EXCEPT those of:

I. Pb

II. Pa

III. Ag

IV. Au

a)

II and III

b)

I and III

c)

II and IV

d)

I and IV

12.

A standard solution:

I. is saturated

II. is made in a volumetric flask

III. has a known concentration

a)

I only

b)

I and II only

c)

II and III only

d)

I, II and III

13.

An alloy can be classified as:

a)

a solution

b)

a suspension

c)

a colloid

d)

a pure substance

14.

The Law of Conservation of Matter states that during a chemical reaction:

a)

Matter can be both created and destroyed

b)

Matter can be created but not destroyed

c)

Matter can be destroyed but not created

d)

Matter cannot be created or destroyed

15.

The presence of a small amount of sodium chloride in water is most likely to

a)

Increase the water’s boiling point and decrease the water’s melting point

b)

Increase the water’s boiling point and increase the water’s freezing point

c)

Decrease the water’s boiling point and decrease the water’s melting point

d)

Have no effect on the water’s boiling point and decrease the water’s freezing point

16.

The volume occupied by 0.25mol of Sulphur dioxide at rtp is

a)

60cm3

b)

600cm3

c)

0.60dm3

d)

6.0dm3

17.

Particle Q has 16 protons, 17 neutrons and 18 electrons. Particle Q is:

a)

An atom of a metal

b)

An atom of a noble gas

c)

An anion

d)

A cation

18.

Which element has the GREATEST strength of oxidizing power?

a)

Fluorine

b)

Chlorine

c)

Bromine

d)

Iodine

19.

Which of the following metals is a transition element?

a)

Sodium

b)

Magnesium

c)

Copper

d)

Beryllium

20.

A metallic element, M, and a non-metallic element, X, form an ionic compound with the formula M2X3. What are the charges on the ions formed by M and X?

a)

Charge on ion M:2+

Charge on ion X: 2-

b)

Charge on ion M:2+

Charge on ion X: 3-

c)

Charge on ion M:3+

Charge on ion X: 2-

d)

Charge on ion M:3+

Charge on ion X: 3-

21.

The following lists consists of ionic compounds EXCEPT

a)

Barium hydroxide, zinc carbonate, ammonium sulfate

b)

Calcium chloride, carbon disulfide, magnesium nitrate

c)

Sodium sulfate, copper (II) oxide, potassium nitride

d)

Aluminum sulfide, sodium sulfite, calcium fluoride

22.

The table is giving the melting and boiling points of four substances.

Which substance will be a gas at room temperature?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

23.

The table is giving the melting and boiling points of four substances.

Which substance will be composed of slow-moving particles at room temperature?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

24.

Which of the following techniques could be used to separate a mixture of inks?

a)

Centrifugation

b)

Chromatography

c)

Filtration

d)

Fractional distillation

25.

The atoms of element X contain five electrons. Which of the following elements is in the same group as element X?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Lithium

c)

Oxygen

d)

Sulfur

26.

The atomic number of element X is 20. The most common charge of element X is likely to be:

a)

-2

b)

-1

c)

+1

d)

+2

27.

How many of the Group VII elements are liquid at room temperature and atmospheric pressure?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

28.

The relative formula mass of an atom is its mass compared to the mass of:

a)

Carbon-12

b)

Hydrogen-1

c)

Oxygen-16

d)

Chlorine-35

29.

Simple molecular solids usually have low melting points because

a)

The intermolecular forces between the atoms are weak

b)

The covalent bonds between the atoms are weak

c)

The intermolecular forces between the molecules are weak

d)

The forces between delocalized electrons and the molecules are weak

30.

When sodium chloride dissolves in water, the solution conducts electricity because

a)

Electrons become delocalized and free to move

b)

Na+ and Cl- ions become free to move

c)

Polar water molecules move and carry electricity

d)

Protons come free to move

31.

A covalent compound is formed by

a)

Metal atoms losing valence electrons to non-metals atoms

b)

Non-metals atoms losing valence electrons to metal atoms

c)

Metal atoms sharing valence electrons

d)

Non-metal atoms sharing valence electrons

32.

In a gas, the particles

a)

Have small spaces between them

b)

Possess very little Kinetic Energy

c)

Vibrate in fixed positions

d)

Are attracted to each other by weak forces

33.

What are the correct coefficients needed to balance the following equation?

Al (s) + O2 (g) Al2O3 (s)

a)

4,3,2

b)

2,3,4

c)

2,3,2

d)

4,2,3

34.

The ionic equation between zinc and sulfuric acid can BEST be represented by

a)

Zn (s) + 2H+ (aq) Zn2+ (aq) + H2 (g)

b)

Zn (s) + H2SO4 (aq) ZnSO4 (aq) + H2 (g)

c)

Zn (s) + H2SO4 (aq) Zn2+ + SO42- (aq) + H2 (g)

d)

Zn (s) + 2H+ (aq) + SO42- (aq) Zn

2+ (aq) + SO42- (aq) + H2 (g)

35.

The mass concentration of solution of magnesium chloride containing 0.1 mol magnesium chloride in 250cm3 of solution is

([Mg-24, Cl-35.5])

a)

2.375 gdm-3

b)

9.5 gdm-3

c)

19.0 gdm-3

d)

38 gdm-3

36.

All the following are examples of Suspensions EXCEPT:

a)

Dust in air

b)

Powdered chalk in water

c)

Mud in water

d)

Carbon dioxide in water

37.

The lubricating properties of graphite can BEST be explained by the weak bonds

a)

Between the layers of carbon atoms

b)

Created by delocalized electrons

c)

Between ions in the structure

d)

Between carbon atoms within the layers

38.

What mass of sodium hydroxide is required to make 200 cm3 of sodium hydroxide solution of concentration 0.4moldm-3?

[Na-23, O-16, H-1]

a)

0.4g

b)

3.2g

c)

8.0g

d)

16.0g

39.

The following apparatus was set up to separate sand from sea water.

Which of the following correctly identifies Q and R?

a)

Q: residue

R: filtrate

b)

Q: residue

R: distillate

c)

Q: filtrate

R: residue

d)

Q: distillate

R: residue

40.

Elements in group II of the periodic table are known as:

a)

Noble gases

b)

Alkali metals

c)

Alkaline metals

d)

Alkaline earth metals

41.

Calculate the number of atoms in 0.5 mol of Copper, Cu

a)

3 x 1023 atoms

b)

3.9 x 1025 atoms

c)

0.3 x 1023 atoms

d)

6 x 1023 atoms

42.

Which of the following correctly summarizes the relative charges on the three subatomic particles?

a)

Proton: +1

Neutron: -1

Electron: 0

b)

Proton: -1

Neutron: -1

Electron: +1

c)

Proton: -1

Neutron: +1

Electron: 0

d)

Proton: +1

Neutron: 0

Electron: -1

43.

Evaporation ONLY occurs:

a)

During boiling

b)

At a specific Temperature

c)

When heat is applied to a liquid

d)

At the surface of a liquid

44.

How many moles are there in 31.8g of Sodium Carbonate

[Na-23, C-12, O-16]

a)

0.03mol

b)

0.3mol

c)

0.333mol

d)

3.333mol

45.

The following equation summarizes the reaction occurring when Coper(II) Nitrate solution is added to Sodium Hydroxide solution

Cu(NO3)2(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) --> Cu(OH)2(s) + 2NaNO3 (aq)

The correct ionic equation for the reaction is:

a)

2NO3- (aq) + 2Na+ (aq) --> 2NaNO3 (aq)

b)

Cu2+ (aq) + 2OH- (aq) --> Cu(OH)2 (s)

c)

Cu(NO3)2 (aq) + 2OH- (aq) --> Cu(OH)2 (s) + 2NO3- (aq)

d)

Cu2+ (aq) + 2NaOH (aq) --> Cu(OH)2 (s) + 2Na+ (aq)

46.

Which of the following pieces of apparatus is used to measure a volume

of liquid accurately?

a)

Conical flask

b)

Fractioning column

c)

Pipette

d)

Separating funnel

47.

What type of reaction would you consider the following to be?

2Al (s) + 3H2SO4 (aq) --> Al2(SO4)3(aq) + 3H2 (g)

a)

A neutralization reaction

b)

A single displacement reaction

c)

A double displacement reaction

d)

A synthesis reaction

48.

Which of the following statements about a dilute solution is TRUE?

a)

A dilute solution contains a small amount of solute in a small volume of solvent

b)

A dilute solution contains a large amount of solute in a large volume of solvent

c)

A dilute solution contains a small amount of solute in a large volume of solvent

d)

A dilute solution contains a large amount of solute in a small volume of solvent

49.

Which solid is an ionic macromolecule?

a)

Diamond

b)

Metallic Zinc

c)

Potassium bromide

d)

Silicon dioxide

50.

Which solid is an allotrope of carbon?

a)

Diamond

b)

Metallic Zinc

c)

Potassium bromide

d)

Silicon dioxide

51.

Two atoms with atomic numbers 12 and 17 would

a)

Bond to form an ionic compound

b)

Bond to form a covalent compound

c)

Bond to form a metallic lattice

d)

Not bond with each other

52.

Positive cations in a sea of delocalized electrons are found in

a)

Ionic compounds

b)

Covalent compounds

c)

Aqueous solutions of ionic compounds

d)

Metals

53.

Ionic bonding occurs between

a)

Two metals

b)

A metal and non-metal

c)

A semi-metal and non-metal

d)

Two non-metals

54.

A gas jar that has a volume of 336cm3 is full of oxygen at stp. What mass of oxygen does it contain?

a)

480g

b)

240g

c)

0.48g

d)

0.24g

55.

The following statements are correct EXCEPT

a)

An atom is the smallest unit of an element that can exist by itself

b)

Electrons orbiting around the nucleus of an atom make up most of the mass of the atom

c)

An atom has no overall charge

d)

Electrons orbiting the nucleus of an atom do so in energy shells

56.

The mass number of an element whose atoms contains 15 protons, 16 neutrons and 15 electrons is

a)

32

b)

31

c)

16

d)

30

57.

Isotopes have the same

a)

Physical properties

b)

Chemical properties

c)

Number of neutrons

d)

Mass number

58.

Elements in Group 0 of the periodic table

a)

Have 8 electrons in their valence electron shell

b)

Are very reactive

c)

Have full valence electron shells

d)

Are solids at room temperature

59.

An element with an atomic number of 7 would be expected to

a)

Be in Period 1 of the periodic table

b)

Be a non-metal

c)

Be in Group VII of the periodic table

d)

Have a stable electronic configuration

60.

Element R is in Group IV and Period 5 of the periodic table. An atom of R would be expected to have

a)

5 occupied electron shells and 4 valence electrons

b)

4 occupied electron shells and 5 valence electrons

c)

5 occupied electron shells and 6 valence electrons

d)

6 occupied electron shells and 5 valence electrons