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Year 10 Chemistry

Total questions: 127

Worksheet time: 4hrs 14mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?
a)
positive ion
b)
negative ion
c)
subscript
d)
the female
2.
Magnesium bromide is an ionic compound with the chemical formula MgBr₂.  What does the "2" tell you?
a)
There are 2 bromide ions for every magnesium ion
b)
Bromide has a 2- charge
c)
Bromide has a 2+ charge
d)
There are 2 magnesium ions to every bromide ion
3.
Which is the correct name for CaBr2?
a)
Calcium Bromine
b)
Bromine Calcium
c)
Calcium Bromide
d)
Carbon and Bromine
4.

A bond between a metal and a nonmetal is called a(n)

a)

covalent bond

b)

ionic bond

c)

metallic bond

d)

transfer bond

5.
What is the name of MgCl2
a)
Magnesium Dichloride
b)
Magnesium(II) Chloride
c)
Magnesium Chlorate
d)
Magnesium Chloride
6.
Metals tend to _____ electrons to form _______; nonmetals tend to _____ electrons to form ________.
a)
lose, cations ;   lose, anions
b)
gain, cations ;    lose, anions
c)
gain, anions ;    gain, cations
d)
lose, cations ;     gain, anions
7.
How do the following two elements bond together?
Al3+  O2-         
a)
AlO
b)
Al2O3
c)
Al3O6
d)
Al3O2
8.
What is the molar mass of sodium?
a)
11
b)
22.990
c)
45.98
d)
3
9.

In the formation of ionic bonds, the electrons will be ____________ between metal elements to non-metal elements.

a)

shared

b)

transferred

10.

Lithium is in group 1 of the periodic table, which ion would it form?

a)

Li-

b)

Li2-

c)

Li+

d)

Li2+

11.

Oxygen is in group 6A (or 16) of the periodic table, which ion would it form?

a)

O-

b)

O6+

c)

O2-

d)

O2+

12.

A positively charged ion is called what?

a)

anion

b)

onion

c)

cation

d)

dogion

13.

How many protons and electrons does a P3- ion have?

a)

15 protons and 15 electrons

b)

15 protons and 18 electrons

c)

18 protons and 15 electrons

d)

15 protons and 12 electrons

14.

What is the correct name for the N3- ion?

a)

nitrogen

b)

nitride

c)

nitrogen (III)

d)

nitrate

15.

What is the symbol for an ion with 4 protons and 2 electrons?

a)

Be2+

b)

He

c)

Be

d)

Be2-

16.

Which of the following is the best Lewis structure for the chloride (Cl-) ion?

a)
b)
c)
d)
17.

Which of the following is the best Lewis structure for the sodium (Na+) ion?

a)
b)
c)
d)
18.

What is the best way to tell if a substance is an ionic compound?

a)

if it doesn't break when hit with a hammer, it's likely ionic

b)

if it melts at a low temperature, it's likely ionic

c)

if it is malleable and conducts electricity as a solid, it's likely ionic

d)

if it doesn't conduct electricity as a solid but does conduct electricity when dissolved in water, it's likely ionic

19.

How many VALENCE ELECTRONS does Chlorine have?

a)

2

b)

7

c)

8

d)

10

e)

17

20.

What is the correct formula for Sodium Chloride?

a)

SCl

b)

NaCl

c)

SC

d)

NaCl2

21.

Name this ionic compound: Al2O3

a)

Dialuminum oxide

b)

Aluminum oxygen

c)

Oxygen Aluminide

d)

Aluminum oxide

22.

Cations _______ electrons, becoming _______ charged.

a)

Gain; positively (+)

b)

Gain; negatively (-)

c)

Lose; positively (+)

d)

Lose; negatively (-)

23.

Anions ____ electrons, becoming _____ charged.

a)

Gain; positively (+)

b)

Gain; negatively (-)

c)

Lose; positively (+)

d)

Lose; negatively (-)

24.

Write the chemical formula for K and Br (potassium bromide).

a)

KBr

b)

K2Br

c)

KBr3

d)

KBr2

25.

Write the chemical formula for Na and S (sodium sulfide).

a)

NaS

b)

S2S2

c)

Na2S

d)

NaS2

26.

Metals (like Na) typically _____ electrons in the formation of ionic bonds.

a)

Gain

b)

Lose

c)

Keep the same

27.

Nonmetals (like Cl) typically ____ electrons when they form ionic bonds.

a)

Gain

b)

Lose

c)

Keep the same

28.

Lead Chloride is an ionic compound, made up from Pb2+ ions and Cl- ions. Which is the correct formula for this compound?

a)

PbCl3

b)

PbCl

c)

PbCl4

d)

PbCl2

29.

Magnesium Hydroxide is an ionic compound made up from Mg2+ and OH- ions. Which is its correct formula?

a)

MgOH

b)

MgOH2

c)

Mg(OH)2

d)

MgO

30.

What is the correct formula for aluminum hydroxide?

a)

AlOH

b)

Al2(OH)3

c)

Al3(OH)2

d)

Al(OH)3

e)

Al(OH)2

31.

In the compound CoSO4, what is the charge on cobalt?

a)

+4

b)

+2

c)

-2

d)

-1

32.
Nitrogen will form which of the following ions?
a)
N
b)
N-3
c)
N-5
d)
N+5
33.
Beryllium will ____ valence electrons when forming an ionic bond.
a)
lose 4
b)
gain 4
c)
lose 2
d)
gain 2
34.
In the chemical formula for an ionic compound, which item is written first?
a)
positive ion
b)
negative ion
c)
subscript
d)
the female
35.

Which is the correct formula for aluminum sulfide?

a)

AlS

b)

Al3S2

c)

S3Al2

d)

Al2S3

36.

Which of the following is true for ionic bonding & ionic compounds?

a)

They must be made of ions with like charges.

b)

The negative ion must be written first.

c)

Compounds must have an overall charge of zero.

d)

They are made of metals and nonmetals.

e)

The positive ion must be written first.

37.

Oxygen has (a)   valence electrons.

38.
What is the formula for aluminum fluoride?
a)
AlF
b)
Al2F3
c)
AlF3
d)
Al3F2
39.
What is the correct formula for the compound, lithium oxide?
a)
LiO
b)
Li2O
c)
LiO2
d)
Li2O2
40.

What is the charge of ion "X" in the formula XF3?

a)

+3

b)

-3

c)

+1

d)

-1

41.

What is the charge of ion "X" in CaX?

a)

+1

b)

-1

c)

+2

d)

-2

42.

Which of the following pairs of elements will NOT form an ionic compound?

a)

sodium and fluorine

b)

phosphorous and aluminum

c)

potassium and magnesium

d)

strontium and oxygen

43.

The melting points of covalent molecules are:

a)

very high

b)

high

c)

medium

d)

low

44.

Which of the following solids will conduct electricity

a)

Carbon

b)

Magnesium

c)

Iodine

d)

Sugar

45.

What is ionic bonding?

a)

Bonding that is the result of two elements sharing electrons

b)

Bonding involving only one atom

c)

Bonding that is the result of an exchange of electrons between a metal and a nonmetal

d)

Bonding between two metals

46.

What is Covalent Bonding?

a)

Bonding that is the result of two nonmetals sharing electrons

b)

Bonding between two metals

c)

Bonding that is the result of a nonmetal and a metal exchanging electrons

d)

Bonding between more than two elements

47.

Which of the following is true about Ionic Bonds? (select ALL TRUE options)

a)

High melting point

b)

Low melting point

c)

Can dissolve in water

d)

Cannot dissolve in water

e)

Can conduct electricity

48.

Which of the following is true about Covalent bonds? (select ALL true options)

a)

High melting point

b)

Low melting point

c)

Cannot conduct electricity

d)

Can conduct electricity

49.

Excellent conductors as solid and liquid due to a sea of delocalised electrons.

a)

covalent

b)

metallic

c)

ionic

50.

Giant structures with high melting and boiling points but only conduct electricity when molten or dissolved in a solution.

a)

Covalent

b)

Metallic

c)

Ionic

51.

Typically, atoms gain or lose electrons to

a)

exchange energy.

b)

make ions.

c)

complete the Octet rule.

d)

balance the charges to zero.

52.

The particles responsible for chemical bonding are

a)

protons.

b)

cations.

c)

electrons.

d)

valence electrons.

53.

Why do atoms share electrons in covalent bonds?

a)

to become ions and attract each other

b)

to have a noble-gas electron configuration

c)

to increase their atomic numbers

d)

to lose extra electrons.

54.

Which particle is responsible for bonding?

a)

Protons

b)

Electrons

c)

Neutrons

d)

Nucleus

55.

This Lewis Dot Structure for water is correct

a)

True

b)

False

56.

Is this picture of the lewis dot stucture of Potassium Iodide correct?

a)

Yes

b)

No

57.

Water (H2O) is...

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

58.

Potassium Chloride is...

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

59.

Potassium Sulfate (K2SO4) is...

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

60.

Ammonium (NH4) is...

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

61.

What is the correct formula for Calcium Oxide?

a)

CaO

b)

Ca2O

c)

CaO2

d)

CaO3

62.

What is the correct formula for Carbon Dioxide?

a)

C2O2

b)

CO2

c)

C2O

d)

CO3

63.
Which of the following describes covalent bonds?
a)
Bonds form because of opposite charges
b)
Bonds form to fill outer electron shells
c)
Electrons are transferred between atoms
d)
Covalent bonds are magical
64.
Protons have a charge of:
a)
-1
b)
+1
c)
-2
d)
+2
65.
Electrons have a charge of:
a)
-1
b)
-2
c)
+1
d)
+2
66.
Most atoms have no net charge because they have....
a)
an equal number of charged and non-charged particles
b)
neutrons in their nuclei
c)
an equal number of electrons and protons
d)
an equal number of neutrons and protons
67.
What would you name this molecule?
a)
SNa3
b)
H3O
c)
NaCl
d)
H2O
68.
What molecule is this?
a)
CO
b)
CO2
c)
C2O
d)
C2O2
69.
If a you saw the following, K+; what does it tell you about the  the ion.
a)
it has lost one electron 
b)
it has lost one proton 
c)
it has lost two electrons 
d)
it is a negative ion 
70.
In a covalent bond, one or more electrons are? 
a)
shared 
b)
lost 
c)
gained 
d)
transferred 
71.
What does a sodium atom become when it loses its only valence electron?
a)
sodium compound
b)
sodium atom
c)
ionic compound
d)
sodium ion
72.
What is the charge of a sodium ion with 11 protons and 10 electrons?
a)
1+
b)
1-
c)
2+
d)
2-
73.

If an atom has no charge, which of the following must be true?

a)

It has more neutrons than protons or electrons.

b)

There are only neutrons inside the atom.

c)

Its number of protons is equal to its number of electrons.

d)

The neutrons in the atom outnumber the electrons and protons.

74.

Which of these are an ion?

a)

3 protons, 3 neutrons, 3 electrons.

b)

8 protons, 8 neutrons, 8 electrons

c)

2 protons, 3 neutrons, 2 electrons

d)

6 protons, 6 neutrons, 7 electrons

75.

Metals have positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’. Which metal atom provides the most electrons for the sea?

a)

Aluminium

b)

Sodium

c)

Calcium

d)

Magnesium

76.

Which statement describes the structure of copper?

a)

It has a lattice of negative ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.

b)

It has a lattice of negative ions in a ‘sea of protons’.

c)

It has a lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.

d)

It has a lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea of protons’

77.

The structure of copper is described as a lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.


Which statements are correct?

a)

Copper has a high melting point because of the strong electrostatic attraction between the positive ions and the ‘sea of electrons’.

b)

Copper is malleable because the layers of atoms in the lattice can slide over each other.

c)

Copper atoms can be oxidised to form copper ions by losing electrons.

78.

Copper is a metallic element.


Which statements about copper are correct?

a)

Copper is malleable because layers of ions are in fixed positions and cannot move.

b)

The structure of copper consists of negative ions in a lattice.

c)

Copper conducts electricity because electrons can move through the metal.

d)

Electrons hold copper ions together in a lattice by electrostatic attraction.

79.

Which statement about metals is correct?

a)

Layers of positive ions can slide over each other making metals malleable.

b)

Metallic bonding consists of a lattice of negative ions in a sea of delocalised electrons.

c)

Metallic bonding consists of a lattice of positive ions in a sea of delocalised negative ions.

d)

Metals conduct electricity because positive ions are free to move.

80.

Which statement describes metallic bonding?

a)

The attraction between a lattice of negative ions and delocalised protons.

b)

The attraction between a lattice of positive ions and delocalised electrons.

c)

The attraction between delocalised protons and electrons.

d)

The attraction between oppositely charged ions.

81.

Which statement about metals is not correct?

a)

Metals are malleable because the metal ions can slide over one another.

b)

Metals conduct electricity because electrons can move through the lattice.

c)

Metals consist of a giant lattice of metal ions in a ‘sea of electrons’.

d)

Metals have high melting points because of the strong attraction between the metal ions.

82.

The diagram shows metallic bonding.


Which labels are correct?

a)

X: atomic nucleus

Y: outer electron

b)

X: metal atom

Y: mobile electron

c)

X: metal cation

Y: mobile electron

d)

X: positive ion

Y: negative ion

83.

The diagram represents the general structure of a solid Z.


What is Z?

a)

aluminium

b)

iodine

c)

silicon dioxide

d)

sulfur

84.

X is a solid at room temperature.

X has a high melting point.

Solid X conducts electricity.


Which diagram shows how the particles are arranged in solid X?

a)
b)
c)
d)
85.
Sodium (Na) and potassium (K) are in the same group on the periodic table. Based on their locations, which statement about sodium and potassium is true?
a)
Sodium is less electronegative than potassium. 
b)
Sodium has fewer energy levels than potassium. 
c)
Sodium has a larger ionic radius than potassium. 
d)
Sodium has lower ionization energy than potassium. 
86.
Which of these elements has the greatest atomic radius? 
a)
H
b)
N
c)
Cl
d)
Cs
87.
The Periodic Table of the Elements is useful for revealing patterns and trends in the elements. Which statement accurately describes a pattern in the size of atomic radii in the Periodic Table of the Elements?
a)
Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period and decrease from top to bottom in a group.
b)
Atomic radii increase from left to right across a period and increase from top to bottom in a group.
c)
Atomic radii decrease from left to right across a period and increase from top to bottom in a group.
d)
Atomic radii increase from left to right across a period and decrease from top to bottom in a group.
88.
The symbols W, X, Y, and Z represent four elements shown on the outline of a periodic table.
Which element has the highest electronegativity?

a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
89.
Fluorine, chlorine, bromine, and iodine all have the same number of valence electrons and have a tendency to gain electrons. Which element has the greatest ionization energy and electronegativity?
a)
fluorine
b)
chlorine 
c)
bromine 
d)
iodine 
90.
All elements found on the left side of the Periodic Table of the Elements have what properties in common?
a)
They conduct heat and electricity 
b)
They are all gases 
c)
They are brittle and dull
d)
They are radioactive
91.
Which of these elements has an electron structure most similar to that of element X?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
92.
Based on their locations in the periodic table, which element has chemical properties most similar to those of calcium, Ca?
a)
beryllium, Be
b)
potassium, K
c)
titanium, Ti
d)
yttrium, Y
93.
The number of valence electrons in an element affects the reactivity of that element. Which element listed has the fewest valence electrons?
a)
beryllium (Be)
b)
sodium (Na) 
c)
oxygen (O) 
d)
neon (Ne)
94.
According to the Periodic Table of the Elements, which set of elements has similar properties?
a)
H, C, I
b)
He, H, Al
c)
He, Ne, Ar
d)
Na, Ca, Al
95.
What is the family name of this group of elements? 
a)
Alkali metals 
b)
Halogens 
c)
Noble Gases 
d)
Alkali Earth Metals 
96.
Which element has 2 valence electrons? 
a)
cesium (Cs) 
b)
magnesium (Mg)
c)
boron (B)
d)
argon (Ar) 
97.
How many Valance electrons does Iodine Have?
a)
6
b)
16
c)
7
d)
17
98.
Which atom has the largest atomic radius?
a)
potassium
b)
rubidium 
c)
francium
d)
cesium
99.
Electronegativity is...
a)
how good an atom is at attracting electrons
b)
the ability of an atom to lose electrons
c)
the energy required to remove an electron from a specific atom
d)
how easy it is to make friends. 
100.
Which of the following will have a larger radius than Zinc?
a)
Gallium
b)
Aluminum
c)
Magnesium
d)
Strontium
101.
As you move down the periodic table atoms get bigger.  This is because ____________.
a)
The atoms have more mass.
b)
The atoms have more protons.
c)
The atoms have more energy levels
d)
The atoms have more neutrons
102.

On the periodic table, the PERIODS are

a)

the rows that go left to right.

b)

the columns that got top to bottom.

c)

the little spot at the end of a sentence.

103.

On the periodic table, the GROUP or FAMILY are

a)

the rows that go left to right.

b)

the columns that got top to bottom.

c)

your people that you have a lot in common with.

104.

The metals are located

a)

to the left of the stair step.

b)

to the right of the stair step.

c)

on and around the stair step.

105.

The non-metals are located

a)

to the left of the stair step.

b)

to the right of the stair step.

c)

on and around the stair step.

106.

Metals are MOSTLY _____ at room temperature.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

107.

How are the elements on the periodic table arranged?

a)

Atomic mass

b)

Atomic number

c)

State of matter

d)

Type of element (metal, nonmetal, metalloid)

108.

Valence electrons are

a)

the number of electrons in the outer most energy shell.

b)

the number of protons in the nucleus.

c)

the atomic mass.

d)

total number of electrons.

109.

How do you find the number of valence electrons in an atom?

a)

Look at the group it's in, but SKIP THE DIP.

b)

Look at the period it's in.

c)

Look at the group it's in.

d)

Subtract the neutrons from electrons.

110.

How many valence electrons does phosphorus (P).

a)

3

b)

5

c)

15

d)

31

111.

Which of the following elements has 7 valence electrons?

a)

Sodium (Na)

b)

Aluminum (Al)

c)

Fluorine (Fl)

d)

Calcium (Ca)

112.

Which of the following is a metal?

a)

Calcium (Ca)

b)

Neon (Ne)

c)

Oxygen (O)

d)

Sulfur (S)

113.

Chlorine is what state of matter?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

114.

Nitrogen is a

a)

metal.

b)

nonmetal.

c)

metalloid.

115.
Which element could be lustrous and brittle?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
G
d)
L
116.

What is the name of the family that is highlighted?

a)

Alkali Metal Family

b)

Halogen Family

c)

Noble Gas Family

d)

Transition Metal Family

117.
Which element has a full valence shell?
a)
F
b)
D
c)
C
d)
E
118.

Which element has 3 valence electrons?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

E

d)

C

119.
Which elements have the same number of valence electrons?
a)
A & C
b)
E & C
c)
F & A
d)
F & B
120.
Which element belongs to the group that is made up of only gases?
a)
D
b)
L
c)
E
d)
A
121.
Which elements are in the same period?
a)
A & F
b)
F, B & D
c)
E & D
d)
F & B
122.
Is this a metal, nonmetal or metalloid?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
123.

To which group does this atom belong?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

13

d)

11

124.
How many energy levels does an atom of Chlorine have?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
7
125.
What is the group number of this atom?
a)
2
b)
7
c)
14
d)
15
126.
Which element has the same number of valence electrons as this element?
a)
Bromine (Br)
b)
Nitrogen (N)
c)
Calcium (Ca)
d)
Boron (B)
127.
List the two most reactive families on the periodic table.
a)
Alkali metals & Transition Metals
b)
Noble gases & Oxygen Family
c)
Halogens & Alkali metals
d)
Halogens & Noble gases