Chemistry
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is NOT a state of matter?
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Energy
D.Gas
- 2.
What happens to the movement of gas particles when they are cooled?
A.They speed up
B.They slow down
C.They start to vibrate in place
D.They stop moving entirely at
- 3.
In which state of matter are the forces of attraction between particles the weakest?
A.Solid
B.Liquid
C.Gas
D.They are the same in all
- 4.
What is the primary difference between boiling and evaporation?
A.Boiling only happens at the surface
B.Evaporation only happens at the boiling point
C.Boiling happens throughout the liquid at a specific temperature
D.They are exactly the same thing
- 5.
Two experiments on diffusion are performed at the same temperature as shown in the diagram. Why is the rate of diffusion in Process B much slower than in Process A?
A.Liquid particles are significantly larger than gas particles
B.Diffusion only occurs when particles are very far apart
C.Liquid particles are much closer together, which limits their movement
D.Gas particles have less kinetic energy than liquid particles at the same temperature
- 6.
The diagram shows a substance changing state from solid to liquid to gas. What happens to the average speed of the particles and the strength of the attractive forces between them during this sequence?
A.Average speed decreases and attractive forces become stronger
B.Average speed increases and attractive forces become weaker
C.Average speed increases and attractive forces become stronger
D.Average speed stays the same and attractive forces become weaker
- 7.
The flowchart represents the cooling of a sample of pure oxygen from a gas to a solid. At which stage is the substance existing as a mixture of both liquid and solid?
A.Stage 1
B.Stage 2
C.Stage 3
D.Stage 4
- 8.
Which gas would diffuse approximately four times faster than Oxygen (, mass 32) at the same temperature, considering that the rate of diffusion is inversely proportional to the square root of the mass?
A.Hydrogen (, mass 2)
B.Helium (, mass 4)
C.Methane (, mass 16)
D.Carbon dioxide (, mass 44)
- 9.
In a cooling curve for a gas being turned into a solid, there are two horizontal sections. What does the second (lower temperature) horizontal section represent?
A.Condensation
B.Freezing
C.Sublimation
D.Boiling
- 10.
If you are standing in a room and someone opens a bottle of perfume in the corner, you will eventually smell it. This is primarily due to:
A.The perfume particles being carried by air currents only.
B.The random movement and collision of perfume particles with air molecules (diffusion).
C.The perfume particles being attracted to your nose by magnetic forces.
D.The perfume particles expanding to fill the room because they are less dense than air.
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The Particle Model
SubtopicThe Particle Model under Chemistry for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The particle model states that all matter is made up of:
A.Tiny, invisible particles
B.Small bits of liquid
C.Solid cubes
D.Nothing but air
- 2.
When a substance changes from a liquid to a solid, its particles:
A.Move further apart
B.Stop vibrating
C.Get into a fixed, regular pattern
D.Gain more kinetic energy
- 3.
Which of the following describes the volume of a gas?
A.Fixed volume
B.No fixed volume
C.Volume only changes when it freezes
D.Volume is always liter
- 4.
A balloon is placed in a very cold freezer. What is likely to happen to the balloon's size?
A.It will get bigger because the particles expand
B.It will get smaller because the gas particles lose energy and move closer
C.It will stay the same size
D.It will pop because the pressure increases
- 5.
Two identical containers are filled with different gases at the same temperature. Container X contains Gas A, which has light particles. Container Y contains Gas B, which has heavy particles. If a tiny opening is made in each container, which statement correctly predicts the behavior of the gases?
A.Both gases will escape at the exact same rate because they are at the same temperature.
B.Gas A will escape more quickly because lighter particles move at higher average speeds than heavier particles.
C.Gas B will escape more quickly because heavier particles exert more force against the opening.
D.Neither gas will escape because gas particles are too small to be affected by the opening.
- 6.
A student carefully mixes of ethanol with of water in a measuring cylinder. After stirring, the total volume of the mixture is . Which statement best explains this observation according to the particle model?
A.Mixing the two liquids causes the individual particles to lose a small amount of mass.
B.The particles of both liquids shrink in size when they are combined together.
C.The particles of ethanol are a different size and fit into the spaces between the water particles.
D.Some of the ethanol particles are destroyed when they come into contact with water.
- 7.
If you double the number of gas particles in a fixed-volume container at a constant temperature, what happens to the pressure?
A.It stays the same.
B.It is halved.
C.It doubles.
D.It becomes zero.
- 8.
The diagram represents a collision between two particles in a gas sample maintained at a constant temperature. Based on the particle model, which statement correctly describes the kinetic energy () of the particles before and after the collision?
A.The of particle A must be exactly equal to the of particle B before they collide.
B.The total of particles A and B before the collision is equal to the total of particles C and D after the collision.
C.Particles C and D will always have a higher total than particles A and B because collisions generate extra energy.
D.The total of the particles decreases after every collision, which is why gases eventually condense if not heated.
- 9.
Why does a smell spread faster in a hot room than in a cold room?
A.Hot air is thinner so there is less resistance.
B.The particles have more kinetic energy and move faster at higher temperatures.
C.The smell particles expand and fill the room.
D.Heat energy creates a vacuum that pulls the particles.
- 10.
The diagram shows a process where a substance changes state. Which statement is correct?
A.Energy is being absorbed to break bonds.
B.The particles are losing kinetic energy.
C.The density of the substance is increasing.
D.The temperature is dropping.
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Properties of Materials
SubtopicProperties of Materials under Chemistry for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which material has the property of being very elastic?
A.A rubber band
B.A glass rod
C.A piece of chalk
D.A brick
- 2.
Which metal is widely used for making food cans because it does not rust easily?
A.Magnesium
B.Iron
C.Aluminium
D.Sodium
- 3.
What is the process called when a liquid changes into a gas at a temperature below its boiling point?
A.Freezing
B.Melting
C.Evaporation
D.Condensation
- 4.
Which of these materials is opaque?
A.Clear glass
B.Air
C.A wooden door
D.Clean water
- 5.
Materials like food scraps and paper are described as biodegradable because they:
A.Can be dissolved in water easily
B.Are made by chemical factories
C.Can be broken down by living organisms
D.Do not have a melting point
- 6.
When no more salt can be dissolved in a specific volume of water at , the solution is said to be:
A.Dilute
B.Concentrated
C.Saturated
D.Insoluble
- 7.
Four rods made of different materials are placed in boiling water. After one minute, which rod will most likely have the highest temperature at the end not in the water?
A.Glass rod
B.Wooden rod
C.Copper rod
D.Plastic rod
- 8.
A material is described as being 'brittle'. Which statement best explains this at the particle level?
A.The particles are held together by very weak forces.
B.The particles are arranged in layers that slide easily.
C.When a force is applied, the structure shatters because the particles cannot move past each other without breaking the bonds.
D.The particles are free to move randomly like in a liquid.
- 9.
Which of the following would be the best method to separate a mixture of sand, salt, and iron filings?
A.Dissolve in water, then filter, then evaporate.
B.Use a magnet, then dissolve in water, then filter, then evaporate the filtrate.
C.Distill the mixture, then use a magnet.
D.Filter the dry mixture, then use a magnet.
- 10.
In a saturated solution at a specific temperature, what is happening at the molecular level?
A.The solvent particles have stopped moving.
B.The rate of dissolving is equal to the rate of recrystallization.
C.All the solvent particles have reacted with the solute.
D.The solute particles have become larger than the solvent particles.
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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
SubtopicElements, Compounds, and Mixtures under Chemistry for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following is a mixture containing red blood cells, white blood cells, and plasma?
A.Pure water
B.Blood
C.Salt
D.Iron
- 2.
What is the chemical symbol for Silicon?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Which of these is a pure element that we breathe in to survive?
A.Water
B.Carbon Dioxide
C.Oxygen
D.Sugar
- 4.
What is the chemical symbol for Boron?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
When a solid dissolves in a liquid, the temperature of the mixture often changes. This indicates that:
A.A chemical compound has definitely been formed
B.Energy is involved in the physical process of dissolving
C.The solid is reacting with the container
D.The liquid is changing its chemical formula
- 6.
What type of substance is Glucose ()?
A.An element
B.A mixture
C.A compound
D.An atom
- 7.
Which of these is a heterogeneous mixture?
A.Vinegar
B.Brass
C.Concrete
D.Sugar water
- 8.
Which statement correctly describes the law of conservation of mass in the context of the reaction: ?
A.The number of molecules on both sides of the equation must be equal
B.The total mass of the reactants equals the total mass of the products
C.The volume of the gases stays the same throughout the reaction
D.The atoms are destroyed and new ones are created
- 9.
In a saturated solution at a specific temperature:
A.No more solute can be dissolved in the solvent
B.The solvent has started to evaporate
C.The solute and solvent have reacted to form a new compound
D.The mixture has become a pure substance
- 10.
Which of the following is a property of a metalloid?
A.It has properties intermediate between metals and non-metals
B.It is always a gas at room temperature
C.It is extremely reactive with noble gases
D.It cannot form compounds with oxygen
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Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these substances is likely to have a pH greater than 7?
A.Lemon juice
B.Battery acid
C.Soap water
D.Vinegar
- 2.
What happens to the pH of an acidic solution when you add more water to it?
A.It increases towards 7
B.It decreases towards 0
C.It stays the same
D.It increases to 14
- 3.
What color would Universal Indicator turn in a solution of pH 1?
A.Green
B.Blue
C.Purple
D.Red
- 4.
Which of these describes a substance with a pH of 8?
A.Neutral
B.Weakly acidic
C.Weakly alkaline
D.Strongly alkaline
- 5.
Which of the following pH values represents a weak acid?
A.pH 1
B.pH 5
C.pH 7
D.pH 9
- 6.
A student accidentally spills a small amount of dilute acid on their hand. What should they do immediately?
A.Neutralize it with a strong alkali
B.Wipe it off with a dry paper towel
C.Wash it with plenty of running water
D.Wait for it to dry
- 7.
What is the product of the reaction between Nitric Acid and Ammonia?
A.Ammonium chloride
B.Ammonium nitrate
C.Ammonium sulfate
D.Ammonium carbonate
- 8.
Which of the following is a balanced equation for the reaction of phosphoric acid () with sodium hydroxide ()?
A.B.C.D. - 9.
A solution of sodium hydroxide is added to a solution of iron(III) sulfate. What is the observation?
A.A blue precipitate forms.
B.A green precipitate forms.
C.A reddish-brown precipitate forms.
D.A white precipitate forms.
- 10.
What is the name of the salt formed when ammonia reacts with hydrochloric acid?
A.Ammonia chloride
B.Ammonium chloride
C.Nitrogen chloride
D.Ammonium chlorate
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Chemical Reactions and Equations
SubtopicChemical Reactions and Equations under Chemistry for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is a characteristic of a chemical change?
A.It is easily reversible
B.No new substances are made
C.A new substance is formed
D.The mass always increases
- 2.
In the reaction , what is the product?
A.Sulfur
B.Oxygen
C.Sulfur dioxide
D.Sulfuric acid
- 3.
Which of these is a way to describe a reaction where a substance loses oxygen?
A.Oxidation
B.Reduction
C.Combustion
D.Thermal decomposition
- 4.
Complete the word equation:
A.Hydrogen
B.Water
C.Oxygen
D.Nitrogen
- 5.
If the temperature of a reaction mixture rises from to , what describes the energy flow?
A.The reaction is endothermic and absorbs heat.
B.The reaction is exothermic and releases heat.
C.The reaction is physical because the temperature changed.
D.The reaction is at equilibrium.
- 6.
A student burns 5g of magnesium in oxygen. The resulting magnesium oxide weighs 8.3g. How much oxygen was used in the reaction?
A.13.3g
B.8.3g
C.3.3g
D.5.0g
- 7.
Which of the following is the correct word equation for cellular respiration?
A.Carbon Dioxide + Water Glucose + Oxygen
B.Glucose + Oxygen Carbon Dioxide + Water
C.Glucose + Carbon Dioxide Oxygen + Water
D.Oxygen + Water Glucose + Carbon Dioxide
- 8.
In the reaction , what is the ratio of the number of atoms of Hydrogen in the reactants to the number of atoms of Hydrogen in the products?
A.1:1
B.2:1
C.1:2
D.4:2
- 9.
Which of these observations would best indicate that an exothermic reaction is occurring in a test tube?
A.The test tube feels cold to the touch.
B.The test tube feels hot to the touch.
C.A purple solid dissolves to form a purple solution.
D.The color of the liquid remains the same.
- 10.
If of Nitrogen reacts completely with of Hydrogen to form Ammonia (), what is the mass of Ammonia produced?
A.22g
B.34g
C.31g
D.17g
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The Periodic Table Introduction
SubtopicThe Periodic Table Introduction under Chemistry for Grade 7 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
The Periodic Table is a chart that organizes all known:
A.Compounds
B.Mixtures
C.Elements
D.Molecules
- 2.
What is the chemical symbol for the element Argon?
A.B.C.D. - 3.
Which of these is an example of an Alkali Metal?
A.Lithium
B.Argon
C.Fluorine
D.Copper
- 4.
What is the chemical symbol for the element Tin?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
In the Periodic Table, elements in a single period are arranged by increasing atomic number. Based on the sequential pattern shown in the diagram, what is the atomic number of the 'Target Element'?
A.12
B.13
C.14
D.15
- 6.
The diagram displays a vertical section of the Periodic Table from Group 2. Based on the arrangement of periods, which element correctly replaces the 'X' in Period 3?
A.Lithium
B.Beryllium
C.Magnesium
D.Calcium
- 7.
How are elements with similar chemical properties arranged in the Periodic Table?
A.In the same horizontal period
B.In the same vertical group
C.In alphabetical order
D.By their date of discovery
- 8.
If an element has shells and valence electrons, what is the total number of electrons in the atom?
A.10
B.12
C.14
D.2
- 9.
The elements in the Periodic Table are currently arranged in order of increasing...
A.Atomic mass
B.Atomic number
C.Number of neutrons
D.Density
- 10.
An atom of an element has an atomic number of 9. What is its likely charge when it forms an ion?
A.1+
B.1-
C.2+
D.7-
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