BINA BANGSA SCHOOL – PIK

DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE

Chemistry Test 1: Elements, Compounds, Mixtures & The Periodic Table

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Information:
● The total mark for this question paper is 35.
● The Periodic Table is printed in the question paper (page 9).
● You may use a calculator.

Section A:
● The total mark for this section is 10.
● Each correct answer will score one mark.
● There are ten questions in this section. Answer all questions.
● For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you
consider correct and record your choice in the table below.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

1 Which row about elements, mixtures and compounds is correct?

metallic non-metallic
mixture compound
element element

A zinc ethane bronze phosphor

B bronze phosphorous zinc ethane

C zinc phosphorous bronze ethane

D bronze ethane zinc phosphor

2 Which statement explains why carbon dioxide is a compound?

A The carbon and oxygen atoms in a molecule of carbon dioxide can only be separated
by chemical means.
B The carbon and oxygen atoms in a molecule of carbon dioxide can be separated
using physical means.
C The number of carbon and oxygen atoms in a molecule of carbon dioxide is varied.
D Carbon dioxide has the same chemical properties as both carbon and oxygen.
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3 The diagrams represent some elements, compounds and mixtures.

1 2 3 4

Which row describes the numbered substances?

1 2 3 4

A compound mixture of elements element mixture of elements

B compound mixture of compounds element mixture of elements

C element mixture of elements compound mixture of compounds

D element mixture of compounds compound mixture of compounds

4 Which statement describes a compound?

A It contains two or more elements forming an alloy.
B It contains two or more elements physically combined.
C It contains two or more elements chemically combined.
D It contains two or more elements that can easily be separated.

5 Which statement about elements in the Periodic Table is correct?

A The electronic configuration of a Mg2+ ion is 2,8,1.
B It contains two or more elements physically combined.
C The halogens are in Group VI, so their atoms have six electrons in their outer shell.
D A sodium ion, Na+, has the same electronic configuration as a fluoride ion, F–.

6 Which set of elements shows the change from non-metallic to metallic character across a
period of the Periodic Table?
A beryllium → magnesium → calcium
B fluorine → bromine → iodine
C carbon → oxygen → lithium
D argon → silicon → magnesium
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7 Elements in Group I and Group II show the same trends in their reactions with water and
in their density.

Which row shows how the properties of barium compare with calcium?

reaction with water density

A slower higher

B slower lower

C faster higher

D faster lower

8 Which diagram shows an alloy?

A B C D

9 Iron reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form iron(II) chloride, FeCl2. Iron reacts with
chlorine to form iron(III) chloride, FeCl3.
Which property of transition elements is shown by this information?
A Transition elements have variable oxidation states.
B Transition elements have high melting points.
C Transition elements can act as catalysts.
D Transition elements have coloured compounds.

10 Period 3 of the Periodic Table contains the elements sodium to argon.

Element Q is a non-metal from this period.
Which statement about Q is correct?
A It conducts electricity.
B It has a lower proton number than sodium.
C It has three occupied shells only.
D It is malleable.

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Section B:
● The total mark for this section is 25.
● The number of each mark for each question or part of the question is shown in bracket [ ].
● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any illustration or graphs.
For graph sketching, copy the axes given in your answer sheet.
● You should show all your working and use appropriate units.

1 Fluorine, chlorine and bromine are in Group VII of the Periodic Table.
(a) State the name given to Group VII elements.

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(b) Explain why Group VII elements have similar chemical properties.

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(c) Complete Table 1.1 to show the colour and state at r.t.p. of some Group VII elements.

Table 1.1

element colour state at r.t.p

fluorine pale yellow

chlorine

bromine liquid
[3]

(d) Chlorine displaces bromine from aqueous potassium bromide but does not displace
fluorine from aqueous sodium fluoride.

(i) Write the symbol equation for the reaction between chlorine and aqueous
potassium bromide.

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(ii) State why chlorine does not displace fluorine from aqueous sodium fluoride.

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[Total: 8]
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2 The symbols of the elements in Period 2 of the Periodic Table are shown.

Li Be B C N O F Ne

For each of the following, give the symbol of an element from Period 2 which matches the
description. Each element may be used once, more than once or not at all.

Which element:
(a) has atoms with only two electrons in the outer shell?

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(b) has atoms with only seven protons?

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(c) is a monoatomic gas?

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(d) is a soft metal stored in oil?

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[Total: 4]
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3 Fig. 3.1 shows part of the Periodic Table.

Fig. 3.1`

Answer the following questions using only the symbol of the elements in Fig. 3.1.
Each symbol may be used once, more than once or not at all.

State the symbol of the element that:

(a) forms a stable ion with a charge of X3+.

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(b) is a grey‑black non-metallic solid at room temperature.

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(c) is a most reactive metal.

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(d) has a full outer shell of electrons.

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[Total: 4]
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4 In the Periodic Table, the elements are arranged in columns called Groups and in rows
called Periods.
(a) Complete Table 4.1 for some of the elements in Period 3.

Table 4.1

group number I VII VIII

symbol Na Cl Ar

number of
valence electrons

valency / charge
[2]
(b) What is the relationship between the group number and the number of valence
electrons?

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(c) State the difference of melting point, reactivity, electrical conductivity and
state(at 25℃) of these elements Na and Ar

1...........................................................................................................................

2...........................................................................................................................

3...........................................................................................................................

4...........................................................................................................................
[4]
[Total: 7]
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5 Table 5.1 shows some properties of four Group I elements.

Table 5.1

melting point boiling point

element
/ °C / °C

lithium 181 1342

sodium 98 883

potassium .................... 760

rubidium 39 686

(a) Complete Table 5.1 by predicting the melting point of potassium [1]

(b) Predict the physical state of rubidium at 700 °C.

Give a reason for your answer.

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(c) Give two physical properties of Group I metals that are different from transition
elements.

1 ...........................................................................................................................

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2 ...........................................................................................................................

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[2]
[Total: 5]

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ANSWER KEY:

Section A
1. C
2. A
3. B
4. C
5. D
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6. D
7. C
8. B
9. A
10. C

Section B
1. (a) halogen(s)

(b) same number of outer shell electrons

(c)

gas

M1 pale yellow-green gas

M2 red-brown

M3 both gases

(d)(i) Cl2 + 2KBr 2KCl + Br2

M1 KCl as product
M2 correct formula and balance equation

(d)(ii) chlorine less reactive than fluorine

2. (a) Be

(b) N

(c) Ne

(d) Li

3. (a) Al / aluminium / Al3+

(b) I / I2 / iodine

(c) K / potassium / K+

(d) Ar / Argon

4. (a)

group number I VII VIII

symbol Na Cl Ar

number of 1 7 8
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(1) for each line

(b) number of valence electrons = the group number (1)

(c) for Na
the valency is the same as the number of valency (outer) electrons (1)
(because) this is the number of electrons lost (for full energy level) (1)

for Cl and Ar
the valency is 8 – [number of valency (outer) electrons]
or valency + valency electrons = 8 (1)
(because) this is number of electrons needed (or to be gained) (for full
energy level) (1)

5. (a) melting point of potassium:

values between 42 and 95 (inclusive of these values) (1)

(b) gas (1)

700 °C is higher than the boiling point / the boiling point is below 700°C (1)

(c) 1 mark each for any two of:

● low(er) density (1)
● low(er) melting point (1)
● soft(er)