Language of Chemistry
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Symbols of Elements
SubtopicSymbols of Elements under Language of Chemistry for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The chemical symbol stands for which radioactive element?
A.Radon
B.Radium
C.Rhenium
D.Rubidium
- 2.
Which of these is a single-letter symbol for an element?
A.Ne
B.Mg
C.F
D.Cl
- 3.
The symbol has two letters. Which other element has a two-letter symbol?
A.Boron
B.Phosphorus
C.Lithium
D.Sulfur
- 4.
What is the symbol for the element Radon?
A.Ra
B.Rn
C.Rd
D.Ro
- 5.
Which of the following is the symbol for the element Silicon?
A.S
B.Sc
C.Si
D.Sn
- 6.
In the symbol for Gold (), why is the 'u' written in lowercase?
A.It is the standard convention for the second letter of a symbol
B.To show that the element is a non-metal
C.Because 'u' is a vowel
D.It was a mistake made by early chemists
- 7.
The symbol is used for Barium. Which symbol is used for Boron?
A.Bo
B.Br
C.B
D.Be
- 8.
An element's symbol is . Its Latin name is 'Kalium'. Which group of elements does it belong to, and why is its symbol not ?
A.It is Potassium; was already taken by Phosphorus.
B.It is Krypton; is the first letter of its Greek name.
C.It is Phosphorus; is used in Latin.
D.It is Calcium; represents its strength.
- 9.
If is Carbon, is Calcium, and is Cobalt, what is the symbol for 'Cesium'?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Which of the following is the correct symbol for the element 'Nickel'?
A.B.C.D.
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Writing Chemical Formulae
SubtopicWriting Chemical Formulae under Language of Chemistry for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is the correct symbol for Fluorine?
A.B.C.D. - 2.
What is the formula for Carbon monoxide?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
The symbol '' represents which noble gas?
A.Hydrogen
B.Hafnium
C.Helium
D.Mercury
- 4.
What is the valency of Nitrogen in ''?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 5.
When writing chemical formulae, if the valencies of the combining elements are equal, they are simplified to their simplest ratio. Following the 'criss-cross' method shown in the diagram, what is the correct formula for Aluminium nitride? (Given: Valency of Aluminium = 3, Valency of Nitrogen = 3)
A.B.C.D. - 6.
Which of these is the correct formula for Potassium sulphate? (Potassium valency = 1, Sulphate valency = 2)
A.B.C.D. - 7.
If an element forms a chloride with formula , what will be the formula of its oxide?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
A metal forms an aluminate with formula . What is the valency of ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 9.
What is the correct chemical formula for 'Ammonium Permanganate'?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Determine the formula of 'Mercuric Phosphide'.
A.B.C.D.
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Chemical Equations
SubtopicChemical Equations under Language of Chemistry for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
How many Hydrogen atoms are there in one molecule of ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 2.
What is the formula for the Ammonium radical?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Which of the following is the symbol for Helium?
A.H
B.Hl
C.He
D.Ha
- 4.
What is the chemical formula for Nitric Acid?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
What is the atomicity of Phosphorus in its elemental form?
A.Monoatomic
B.Diatomic
C.Triatomic
D.Polyatomic ()
- 6.
The valency of Oxygen is 2 and Carbon is 4. In , how are the valencies satisfied?
A.One carbon atom shares 2 electrons with two oxygen atoms
B.One carbon atom shares 4 electrons with two oxygen atoms
C.One carbon atom loses 4 electrons to oxygen
D.Two carbon atoms share 2 electrons with one oxygen atom
- 7.
Which of these is the correct formula for Ferric oxide?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
What is the correct chemical formula for 'Magnesium perchlorate'?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
In the reaction , if we double all the coefficients, which statement is true?
A.The equation remains balanced
B.The equation becomes unbalanced
C.The law of conservation of mass is violated
D.The products change
- 10.
The formula of the chloride of a metal is . What will be the formula of its oxide?
A.B.C.D.
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Balancing Equations
SubtopicBalancing Equations under Language of Chemistry for Grade 7 ICSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
In the skeletal equation , which element is unbalanced?
A.Hydrogen
B.Oxygen
C.Both Hydrogen and Oxygen
D.Neither
- 2.
What is the symbol for the element Potassium?
A.P
B.Po
C.K
D.Pt
- 3.
Which side of the chemical equation shows the substances that react together?
A.Right side
B.Left side
C.Above the arrow
D.Below the arrow
- 4.
In the formula , what does the subscript 3 refer to?
A.3 Aluminum atoms
B.3 Oxygen atoms
C.3 molecules of AlO
D.Total of 3 atoms
- 5.
To balance the equation , what is the coefficient of ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 6.
What is the sum of the coefficients of the balanced equation ?
A.6
B.8
C.10
D.4
- 7.
Which of the following is correctly balanced?
A.B.C.D. - 8.
In the reaction , what is the coefficient of ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 9.
Balance the equation . What is the coefficient of ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
- 10.
What is the coefficient of in the balanced equation ?
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4
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