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Homework 1

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 28mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why was the gold leaf important in the alpha scattering experiment?

a)

Gold can be hammered into incredibly thin sheets.

b)

Gold has no nucleus.

c)

Alpha particles can be stopped by air.

2.

Why was the vacuum important in the alpha scattering experiment?

a)

  Alpha particles are positive.

b)

Alpha particles can be stopped by air.

c)

Alpha particles cannot be stopped by air.

3.

4.After the alpha scattering experiment, the scientists concluded that:

most of the atoms must have a very small nucleus, why?

a)

Some of the particles deflected.

b)

a).  Only a very small number of particles rebounded completely.

c)

Some of the particles deflected

4.

After the alpha scattering experiment, the scientists concluded that:

the nucleus must be positively charged, why?

a)

Some of the particles went straight through.

b)

 Some particles were deflected.

c)

Some of the particles rebounded

5.

After the alpha scattering experiment, the scientists concluded that: most of the atom is an empty space , why?

a)

Some of the particles deflected.

b)

Some of the particles rebounded

c)

Most particles went through the atoms in the gold leaf.

6.
  1. Describe one reason the nuclear model first developed was different to: The plum pudding model

a)

The nuclear lacks energy levels.

b)

The nuclear model included a negative proton.

c)

The nuclear model included a nucleus.

7.
  1. Describe one reason the nuclear model first developed was different to, the nuclear model as we know it today. 

a)

a)The nuclear model today includes protons, neutrons in energy levels.

b)

a)The nuclear model today includes protons, neutrons and electrons in energy levels.

c)

a)The nuclear model today includes neutrons and electrons in energy levels.

8.

Describe Democritus’ beliefs about atoms

a)

Everything was made of atoms, and

(particles) which were indivisible (cannot be divided).

b)

Everything was made of atoms with

 several sub structures

c)

Everything was made of protons.

9.

Why was the alpha-scattering experiment accepted by scientists?

a)

Because Three scientist conducted the experiment.

 

b)

It was not reproducible – other scientists were not able to repeat it and get the same results.

 

c)

It was reproducible – other scientists were able to repeat it and get the same results.

 

10.

What is the charge of alpha particles?

a)

positive

b)

negative

c)

neutral

11.

Which of the following is MOST reactive?

a)

Magnesium

b)

Lead

c)

Tin

d)

Copper

e)

Zinc

12.

Which metal is more reactive than calcium?

a)

magnesium

b)

potassium

c)

silver

d)

aluminum

13.
How can you tell that a metal is reacting with water?
a)
Colour change
b)
Bright light
c)
Fizzing
d)
It gets colder
14.

Choose the least reactive metal

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

iron

d)

copper

15.

Choose the most reactive metal

a)

calcium

b)

magnesium

c)

iron

d)

copper

16.
Which of the following indicates a chemical change?
a)
Change in state of matter
b)
Temperature change
c)
Change in size 
d)
Change in shape
17.

Which are the signs of chemical change?

a)

Change in size

b)

Colour change

c)

Precipication

d)

Change in state

e)

Effervescence / Gas produced

18.

What does displacement mean?

a)

A chemical reaction where a less reactive metal takes the place of a more reactive metal in a compound.

b)

A chemical reaction where a more reactive metal takes the place of a less reactive metal in a compound.

c)

A more reactive metal is removed from a compound.

19.

Magnesium chloride + Sodium → ?

a)

Sodium chloride + Magnesium

b)

Magnesium chloride + Sodium (No change)

c)

Sodium magnesium + Chlorine

20.

Zinc sulphate + Magnesium → ?

a)

Magnesium + Sulphur + Hydrogen

b)

Zinc sulphate + Magnesium

c)

Magnesium sulphate + Zinc

21.

Lithium chloride + Iron → ?

a)

Lithium chloride + Iron (No change)

b)

Iron chloride + Lithium

c)

Lithium oxide + hydrogen

22.

Which is least reactive?

a)

gold

b)

Calcium

c)

Magnesium

23.

Which can displace Calcium from calcium sulphate?

a)

Sodium

b)

Copper

24.
Which gas is required for something to burn?
a)
Carbon dioxide 
b)
Hydrogen 
c)
Oxygen 
d)
Water 
25.

Iron nails + copper oxide → ?

a)

Iron nails + copper oxide

b)

Iron oxide + copper oxide

c)

Iron oxide + copper

d)

Magic