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Exploring Atoms & compound structure Quiz LG2

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which of the following best describes an atom?

a)

The smallest unit of a compound that retains its properties

b)

The smallest unit of an element that retains its properties

c)

A mixture of two or more substances

d)

A group of molecules bonded together

2.

What is the chemical symbol for sodium?

a)

S

b)

So

c)

Na

d)

Sn

3.

Which of the following is a compound?

a)

O 2_2

b)

H 2_2 O

c)

Fe

d)

Ne

4.

What does a 3D molecular model of water (H 2_2 O) show?

a)

Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom joined together

b)

Three oxygen atoms joined together

c)

Two oxygen atoms and one hydrogen atom joined together

d)

Three hydrogen atoms joined together

5.

Which of the following is a mixture?

a)

Pure gold

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Salt dissolved in water

d)

Oxygen gas

6.

Which part of an atom contains protons and neutrons?

a)

Electron cloud

b)

Nucleus

c)

Shell

d)

Orbit

7.

What is the chemical formula for carbon dioxide?

a)

CO

b)

C 2_2 O

c)

CO 2_2

d)

C 2_2 O 2_2

8.

Which of the following is NOT a correct symbol for an element?

a)

H

b)

Cl

c)

He

d)

Wt

9.

What type of bond holds the atoms together in a molecule of water?

a)

Ionic bond

b)

Metallic bond

c)

Covalent bond

d)

Hydrogen bond

10.

Which of the following best describes a compound?

a)

A substance made of only one type of atom

b)

A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined

c)

A mixture of two or more substances

d)

A group of the same molecules

11.

Which element has the symbol 'Fe'?

a)

Fluorine

b)

Iron

c)

Francium

d)

Fermium

12.

What does the periodic table organise elements by?

a)

Their mass only

b)

Their atomic number

c)

Their melting point

d)

Their colour

13.

Which of the following is a solution?

a)

Sand and water

b)

Oil and water

c)

Salt dissolved in water

d)

Iron filings and sulphur

14.

Which of the following is a correct chemical formula for a compound?

a)

H 2_2

b)

O 2_2

c)

CO 2_2

d)

N

15.

What is the name of the element with the symbol 'K'?

a)

Krypton

b)

Potassium

c)

Calcium

d)

Phosphorus

16.

Which of the following best describes a mixture?

a)

A substance made of only one type of atom

b)

A substance made of two or more elements chemically combined

c)

A combination of two or more substances not chemically combined

d)

A molecule with a covalent bond

17.

Which of the following is a diatomic molecule?

a)

H 2_2 O

b)

CO 2_2

c)

O 2_2

d)

NaCl

18.

What is the main difference between a compound and a mixture?

a)

Compounds are physically combined, mixtures are chemically combined

b)

Compounds are chemically combined, mixtures are physically combined

c)

Both are chemically combined

d)

Both are physically combined

19.

Which of the following is represented by a 2D model showing different coloured circles joined together?

a)

A mixture of elements

b)

A compound

c)

An atom

d)

A solution

20.

Which element is represented by the symbol 'C' on the periodic table?

a)

Calcium

b)

Carbon

c)

Chlorine

d)

Copper