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AS-Chemistry Worksheet: Definitions, basic maths skills (Sep 26)

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
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1.

An atom is defined as:

a)

A form of energy.

b)

The smallest unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

c)

A type of chemical reaction.

d)

A large molecule made up of many elements.

2.

An element is defined as which of the following?

a)

A mixture of two or more substances.

b)

A substance that can be separated by physical means.

c)

A compound made of different atoms.

d)

A substance that cannot be broken down into simpler substances by chemical means.

3.

A compound is defined as:

a)

A mixture of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

b)

A substance made up of two or more different elements chemically combined.

c)

A single element in its purest form.

d)

A solution of solids dissolved in a liquid.

4.

An ion is defined as:

a)

A neutral atom with no charge.

b)

An atom or molecule with a net electric charge due to the loss or gain of one or more electrons.

c)

A molecule that cannot conduct electricity.

d)

A particle with only protons and neutrons.

5.

A molecule is defined as:

a)

A single atom with no bonds.

b)

A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

c)

A type of chemical reaction.

d)

A charged particle formed by loss or gain of electrons.

6.

An isotope is defined as:

a)

Atoms of different elements with the same number of protons.

b)

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of neutrons.

c)

Atoms of the same element with different numbers of protons.

d)

Atoms of different elements with the same number of electrons.

7.

Exothermic is defined as:

a)

A process that absorbs heat energy from its surroundings.

b)

A process that does not involve any energy change.

c)

A process that only occurs at low temperatures.

d)

A process that releases heat energy to its surroundings.

8.

The atomic number is defined as:

a)

The number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom.

b)

The number of protons in the nucleus of an atom.

c)

The total number of electrons and protons in an atom.

d)

The mass number of an atom.

9.

The definition of Empirical formula is:

a)

The actual number of atoms of each element in a molecule.

b)

The simplest whole-number ratio of atoms of each element in a compound.

c)

The total mass of a compound divided by its molar mass.

d)

The arrangement of atoms in a crystal lattice.

10.

What is the symbol for Hydrogen?

a)

O

b)

He

c)

H

d)

N

11.

What is the symbol for Sodium?

a)

Sn

b)

So

c)

Sd

d)

Na

12.

What is the symbol for Argon?

a)

Ag

b)

Au

c)

Al

d)

Ar

13.

What is the symbol for Mercury?

a)

Me

b)

Hg

c)

Mc

d)

Mr

14.

What is the symbol for Gold?

a)

Ag

b)

Fe

c)

Cu

d)

Au

15.

What is the symbol for Lead?

a)

Le

b)

Pb

c)

Ld

d)

La

16.

What is the symbol for Cobalt?

a)

Ct

b)

Co

c)

Cu

d)

Cb

17.

What is the symbol for Manganese?

a)

Mg

b)

Mo

c)

Ma

d)

Mn

18.

What is the symbol for Seaborgium?

a)

Sb

b)

Sg

c)

Sr

d)

Sm

19.

What is the formula for Water?

a)

CO2

b)

NaCl

c)

O2

d)

H2O

20.

What is the formula for Ammonia?

a)

NH4

b)

NO2

c)

NH3

d)

N2H4

21.

What is the formula for Methane?

a)

CO2

b)

CH4

c)

C2H6

d)

CH3OH

22.

What is the formula for Sulphuric acid?

a)

HCl

b)

HNO3

c)

H2SO4

d)

H2CO3

23.

What is the formula for HCl?

a)

Sulfuric acid

b)

Hydrochloric acid

c)

Nitric acid

d)

Acetic acid

24.

What is the formula for CaCO3?

a)

Calcium chloride

b)

Calcium carbonate

c)

Calcium sulfate

d)

Calcium oxide

25.

What is the formula for Mg(OH)2?

a)

Magnesium oxide

b)

Magnesium carbonate

c)

Magnesium sulfate

d)

Magnesium hydroxide

26.

What is the formula for C2H4?

a)

Methane

b)

Ethene

c)

Propane

d)

Butane

27.

What is the formula for Al(SO4)3?

a)

Aluminium phosphate

b)

Aluminium sulfate

c)

Aluminium sulfide

d)

Aluminium nitrate

28.

What is the relative charge of a Proton?

a)

-1

b)

+1

c)

0

d)

+2

29.

What is the relative mass of a Proton?

a)

0.0005

b)

1

c)

0.5

d)

2

30.

Complete the following table: Where is a Proton found?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

31.

What is the relative charge of a Neutron?

a)

+1

b)

0

c)

-1

d)

+2

32.

What is the relative mass of a Neutron?

a)

0.0005

b)

1

c)

0.5

d)

2

33.

Complete the following table: Where is a Neutron found?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

34.

Fill in the blank: The subatomic particle with a negative charge is called an ________.

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

positron

d)

electron

35.

Balance the following equation: C + O₂ → CO

a)

C + O₂ → CO₂

b)

2C + O₂ → 2CO

c)

C₂ + O₂ → 2CO

d)

C + 2O₂ → CO₂

36.

Balance the following equation: N₂ + H₂ → NH₃

a)

N₂ + 2H₂ → 2NH₃

b)

N₂ + 3H₂ → 2NH₃

c)

N₂ + H₂ → NH₃

d)

N₂ + 3H₂ → NH₃

37.

Balance the following equation: C₂H₄ + O₂ → H₂O + CO₂

a)

C₂H₄ + 2O₂ → 2H₂O + CO₂

b)

C₂H₄ + O₂ → H₂O + CO₂

c)

C₂H₄ + 3O₂ → 2H₂O + 2CO₂

d)

C₂H₄ + 4O₂ → 2H₂O + 2CO₂

38.

Write the following numbers in standard form. b) 34500

a)

3.45x1033.45 x 10^3

b)

34.5 x 10^3

c)

0.345 x 10^5

d)

3.45x1043.45 x 10^4

39.

For each of the numbers in questions 1–6, state the number of significant figures and the number of decimal places. 5. 560.0

a)

Significant figures: 3, Decimal places: 1

b)

Significant figures: 4, Decimal places: 1

c)

Significant figures: 4, Decimal places: 0

d)

Significant figures: 3, Decimal places: 0

40.

For each of the numbers in questions 1–6, state the number of significant figures and the number of decimal places. 6. 0.000480

a)

Significant figures: 3, Decimal places: 6

b)

Significant figures: 2, Decimal places: 5

c)

Significant figures: 4, Decimal places: 3

d)

Significant figures: 3, Decimal places: 5

41.

Rearrange the following equations to give the letter shown as the subject. a) What does c equal if q = mcT ?

a)

c = m / (qT)

b)

c = q / (mT)

c)

c = T / (qm)

d)

c = qT / m

42.

What does T equal if G = H - TS?

a)

T = (G - H)/S

b)

T = (H + G)/S

c)

T = (H - G)/S

d)

T = (G + H)/S

43.

Simplify the following ratio: 56:88

a)

8:13

b)

7:11

c)

14:19

d)

4:7

44.

There are 100 balls in a bag. The balls are red, blue, green or white. The ratio of blue to red is 5:1. There are twice as many blue as green. 1/4 of the balls are green. How many white balls are in the bag?

a)

10 white balls

b)

15 white balls

c)

25 white balls

d)

20 white balls

45.

Determine the units of density given that density = mass (g) / volume (cm³).

a)

cm³/g

b)

g/cm

c)

g·cm³

d)

g/cm³

46.

Determine the units of concentration given that concentration = number of moles (mol) / volume (dm³).

a)

dm³/mol

b)

mol/dm³

c)

mol·dm³

d)

mol+dm³

47.

Pharmacists often calculate the concentration of substances for dosages. In this case the volumes are smaller, measured in cm³, and the amount is given as a mass in grams. Determine the units of concentration when concentration = mass(g) / volume(cm³).

a)

mg/cm³

b)

g/L

c)

cm³/g

d)

g/cm³

48.

Rate of reaction is defined as the ‘change in concentration per unit time’. Determine the units for rate when concentration is measured in mol dm⁻³ and time in seconds.

a)

mol s⁻¹

b)

mol dm⁻³ s⁻¹

c)

dm⁻³ s⁻¹

d)

mol dm³ s⁻¹

49.

Use the formula pressure = force / area to determine the SI unit of pressure that is equivalent to the Pascal.

a)

kg/m³

b)

J/s

c)

N/m²

d)

W/m²