Chemistry
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The Particle Model of Matter
SubtopicThe Particle Model of Matter under Chemistry for Grade 8 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Why is the density of a gas much lower than the density of a solid of the same substance?
A.Gas particles are lighter than solid particles
B.Gas particles are further apart
C.Gas particles have no volume
D.Gas particles are smaller
- 2.
Which of the following is true about the mass of a gas?
A.Gas has no mass
B.Gas particles have mass
C.Gas mass changes based on the container
D.Gas mass is always zero
- 3.
According to the particle theory, what is between the particles of a substance?
A.Air
B.Water
C.Empty space
D.Small fibers
- 4.
Brownian motion can be observed by looking at which of the following under a microscope?
A.A solid block of wood
B.Smoke particles in air
C.A vacuum
D.A large rock
- 5.
Why do liquids have a fixed volume but not a fixed shape?
A.The particles are too far apart to have a fixed volume.
B.The forces between particles are strong enough to keep them together but not strong enough to keep them in one place.
C.The particles move too fast to be held together at all.
D.Gravity only affects liquids, not solids or gases.
- 6.
What can be said about the particles of a gas compared to a solid of the same substance?
A.Gas particles have less energy than solid particles.
B.Gas particles are moving much faster than solid particles vibrate.
C.Solid particles are much larger than gas particles.
D.Gas particles are more strongly attracted to each other.
- 7.
In the context of the particle model, what is 'absolute zero' ()?
A.The temperature at which water freezes.
B.The temperature at which all particle motion theoretically stops.
C.The temperature at which all gases become liquids.
D.The temperature at which particles have the most kinetic energy.
- 8.
Which statement about the particles in a mixture of two different gases is correct?
A.The different types of particles will eventually react and disappear.
B.The particles of the two gases will eventually separate into two layers based on density.
C.The particles of both gases are in constant, random motion and will remain mixed.
D.The heavier gas particles will stop moving while the lighter ones continue.
- 9.
When a gas is cooled and turns into a liquid, the particles:
A.Gain potential energy and lose kinetic energy.
B.Lose potential energy and lose kinetic energy.
C.Gain both potential and kinetic energy.
D.Lose potential energy and gain kinetic energy.
- 10.
What happens to the pressure of a gas if its temperature is increased while the volume is kept constant?
A.Pressure decreases because particles move slower.
B.Pressure increases because the particles collide with the walls more often and with more force.
C.Pressure stays the same because the volume is constant.
D.Pressure decreases because the particles become smaller.
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Atomic Structure (Protons, Neutrons, Electrons)
SubtopicAtomic Structure (Protons, Neutrons, Electrons) under Chemistry for Grade 8 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which particle is NOT found in the nucleus of an atom?
A.Proton
B.Neutron
C.Electron
D.Nucleon
- 2.
Which two subatomic particles have almost the same mass?
A.Proton and Electron
B.Neutron and Electron
C.Proton and Neutron
D.None of them
- 3.
What is the atomic number of an element that has protons, neutrons, and electrons?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
Which statement about subatomic particles is true?
A.Protons and electrons have the same mass
B.Neutrons have a negative charge
C.Electrons have a very small mass
D.Protons have no charge
- 5.
A neutral atom has an atomic number of and a mass number of . How many electrons are present?
A.4
B.5
C.9
D.13
- 6.
Which subatomic particle contributes significantly to the mass but not the charge of the atom?
A.Proton
B.Neutron
C.Electron
D.Nucleus
- 7.
What happens to a neutral atom when it becomes a negative ion (anion)?
A.It loses protons
B.It gains protons
C.It loses electrons
D.It gains electrons
- 8.
How many protons and electrons are in the ion ?
A.8 protons, 10 electrons
B.10 protons, 8 electrons
C.8 protons, 6 electrons
D.6 protons, 8 electrons
- 9.
An element has an atomic number of 15. In which group of the periodic table is it located?
A.Group 5
B.Group 3
C.Group 15 (or 5)
D.Group 2
- 10.
Which species contains the same number of protons as but a different number of electrons?
A.B.C.D.
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Elements, Compounds, and Mixtures
SubtopicElements, Compounds, and Mixtures under Chemistry for Grade 8 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of these is the symbol for the element Cobalt?
A.Co
B.C
C.Cb
D.Ct
- 2.
What is the chemical symbol for Platinum?
A.P
B.Pt
C.Pl
D.Pa
- 3.
Which symbol represents the element Iodine?
A.Id
B.Io
C.I
D.In
- 4.
What is the chemical symbol for Bromine?
A.B
B.Be
C.Bo
D.Br
- 5.
When a small amount of sugar is stirred into a large volume of water until it disappears, what is formed?
A.A new compound
B.A suspension
C.A homogeneous mixture
D.A heterogeneous mixture
- 6.
Which of the following elements is found in Group 17 (the Halogens) of the Periodic Table?
A.Sodium
B.Calcium
C.Iodine
D.Argon
- 7.
Which of these represents a molecule of a compound?
A.A group of identical atoms bonded together.
B.Two different types of atoms bonded together.
C.A mixture of different elements.
D.A single atom of a noble gas.
- 8.
Which of the following lists contains only compounds?
A.Air, Water, Salt
B.Oxygen, Carbon Dioxide, Methane
C.Water, Sodium Chloride, Carbon Dioxide
D.Gold, Silver, Bronze
- 9.
A mixture consists of two gases with very different molecular masses. Which physical process will happen at different rates for these two gases if they are allowed to escape through a small hole?
A.Condensation
B.Diffusion
C.Sublimation
D.Filtration
- 10.
What happens to the temperature of a boiling pure compound at constant pressure as the liquid continues to turn into gas?
A.It increases steadily.
B.It decreases as heat is lost.
C.It remains constant until all the liquid has evaporated.
D.It fluctuates depending on the volume of the liquid.
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The Periodic Table Trends
SubtopicThe Periodic Table Trends under Chemistry for Grade 8 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which element has the chemical symbol ?
A.Hydrogen
B.Helium
C.Mercury
D.Silver
- 2.
How many electrons are in the outer shell of an element in Group 1?
A.1
B.2
C.7
D.8
- 3.
Elements in the same group of the Periodic Table generally have:
A.The same number of protons
B.The same mass number
C.Similar chemical properties
D.The same number of neutrons
- 4.
What is the chemical symbol for Tin?
A.B.C.D. - 5.
What is the general word equation for the reaction of an Alkali Metal () with water?
A.Metal + Water Metal Oxide + Hydrogen
B.Metal + Water Metal Hydroxide + Hydrogen
C.Metal + Water Metal Carbonate + Oxygen
D.Metal + Water Metal Hydride + Oxygen
- 6.
Which of the following trends is observed in Group 0 (Noble Gases)?
A.Boiling point increases down the group.
B.Reactivity increases down the group.
C.The atoms become smaller down the group.
D.They form ions.
- 7.
Elements in the same period of the Periodic Table have the same number of:
A.Protons
B.Neutrons
C.Outer shell electrons
D.Electron shells
- 8.
How does the reactivity of Group 0 (Noble Gases) change down the group?
A.It increases significantly.
B.It decreases significantly.
C.They remain almost entirely unreactive, though heavier ones can form compounds under extreme conditions.
D.They become highly explosive at the bottom of the group.
- 9.
Which of these elements is a transition metal?
A.Calcium ()
B.Iron ()
C.Sodium ()
D.Argon ()
- 10.
Which of the following describes the change in atomic number and mass number as you move from left to right across a period?
A.Atomic number increases, mass number decreases.
B.Atomic number decreases, mass number increases.
C.Both atomic number and mass number generally increase.
D.Both atomic number and mass number remain the same.
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Chemical Reactions (Exothermic and Endothermic)
SubtopicChemical Reactions (Exothermic and Endothermic) under Chemistry for Grade 8 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
Which of the following describes a reaction where the surrounding temperature rises?
A.Exothermic
B.Endothermic
C.Insulated
D.Isothermic
- 2.
Bond making is a process that:
A.Absorbs energy
B.Releases energy
C.Requires a vacuum
D.Only happens in gases
- 3.
What happens to the temperature of the beaker when you mix barium hydroxide and ammonium chloride (a strong endothermic reaction)?
A.It increases rapidly
B.It stays the same
C.It decreases significantly
D.The beaker melts
- 4.
If a chemical reaction requires a constant flame to occur, it is most likely:
A.Exothermic
B.Endothermic
C.Spontaneous
D.Explosive
- 5.
If a reaction requires a spark to get it started but then continues to release heat on its own, it is:
A.An endothermic reaction with high activation energy
B.An exothermic reaction with an activation energy requirement
C.A reaction that is neither endothermic nor exothermic
D.A physical change that requires heat
- 6.
In an exothermic reaction, the products are usually ____ than the reactants.
A.less stable
B.more stable
C.at a higher energy level
D.colder
- 7.
Which of these units is used to measure the energy change in a chemical reaction?
A.Degrees Celsius ()
B.Joules ()
C.Newtons ()
D.Pascals ()
- 8.
What happens to the total enthalpy of a system during an endothermic reaction?
A.It remains the same because energy is conserved.
B.It decreases as heat is given off.
C.It increases as the system absorbs energy from the surroundings.
D.It is converted into activation energy.
- 9.
In a hypothetical reaction , the bond energy of is , is , and is . What is the for this reaction?
A.B.C.D. - 10.
Which of the following graphs would represent the temperature change over time for an endothermic reaction starting at room temperature?
A.A curve that starts at and rises to .
B.A curve that starts at and drops to .
C.A horizontal line at .
D.A curve that starts at and rises to .
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Acids, Alkalis, and the pH Scale
SubtopicAcids, Alkalis, and the pH Scale under Chemistry for Grade 8 IGCSE.
Preview questions (no answers)
- 1.
A wasp sting is slightly alkaline. Which of these household items would be best to treat it?
A.Bleach
B.Baking soda
C.Vinegar
D.Soap
- 2.
If you mix exactly the right amounts of a strong acid and a strong alkali, what will the final pH be?
A.0
B.7
C.14
D.10
- 3.
Which of these is the chemical formula for nitric acid?
A.B.C.D. - 4.
What happens to the pH of an alkaline solution as you add more and more water?
A.It increases towards 14
B.It decreases towards 7
C.It stays the same
D.It drops to 0
- 5.
What is the name of the salt produced when Calcium carbonate reacts with Hydrochloric acid?
A.Calcium chloride
B.Calcium chlorate
C.Calcium carbonate
D.Calcium sulfate
- 6.
What color does methyl orange turn in a solution of Sodium hydroxide?
A.Red
B.Orange
C.Yellow
D.Colorless
- 7.
Rain water is naturally slightly acidic with a pH of about 5.6. Which gas from the atmosphere dissolves in it to cause this?
A.Oxygen
B.Argon
C.Nitrogen
D.Carbon dioxide
- 8.
What is the concentration of ions in a solution with a pH of 0?
A.B.C.D.The solution is purely ions.
- 9.
A substance that can act as either an acid or a base is described as:
A.Amorphous
B.Amphoteric
C.Ambivalent
D.Anhydrous
- 10.
Which combination of ions would form a precipitate when mixed in aqueous solution?
A.and
B.and
C.and
D.and
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