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Multiple choice test on 1.1

Introduction to the particulate nature of

matter and chemical change
Use the following 'quiz' to test your knowledge and understanding of this sub-topic. You will need access to a periodic
table (Section 6 of the IB data booklet).

If you get an answer wrong, read through the explanation carefully to learn from your mistakes.

Which equation correctly describes the reaction that occurs when sodium metal is added to water at room
temperature?

A. 2Na(s) + 2H2O(aq) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

B. 2Na(s) + 2H2O(aq) → 2NaOH(s) + H2(g)

C. Na(s) + H2O(l) → NaOH(s) + H2(g)

D. 2Na(s) + 2H2O(l) → 2NaOH(aq) + H2(g)

Which of the following are homogenous mixtures?

I. solid steel

II. an aqueous solution of salt

III. molten salt

A. II and III only

B. I, II and III

C. I and III only

D. I and II only

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Sodium is a metal and chlorine is a green non-metal. They react together to form sodium chloride, NaCl. What can be
deduced correctly about the physical properties of solid sodium chloride?

A. It will be green.

B. It will conduct electricity .

C. Its melting point will be different to the melting points of sodium and chlorine.

D. It will be a semi-metal (metalloid).

Which of the following is an element?

A. methane

B. ozone

C. ice

D. air

Which mixture can best be separated into its separate components by using chromatography?

A. air

B. black ink

C. sea-water

D. sodium hydroxide solution

Which reaction involves precipitation?

A. NaOH(aq) + H2SO4(aq) → Na2SO4(aq) + H2O(l)

B. Fe(s) + S(s) → FeS(s)

C. CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g)

D. AgNO3(aq) + NaCl(aq) → AgCl(s) + NaNO3(aq)

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What is the sum of all the coefficients when the equation for the combustion of ethanol is balanced using the smallest
possible whole numbers?

−C2H5OH(l) + −O2(g) → −CO2(g) + −H2O(l)

A. 19

B. 8

C. 9.5

D. 9

Argon, carbon dioxide, oxygen and nitrogen are all present in air. What is the order in which the gases will be formed
when liquid air is slowly warmed?

Gas Boiling point / oC

Ar − 186

CO2 − 78

O2 − 183

N2 − 196

A. N2 > Ar > O2 > CO2

B. N2 > O2 > Ar > CO2

C. CO2 > Ar > O2 > N2

D. CO2 > O2 > Ar > N2

At high altitude snow can sublime. Which statement correctly describes this process?

A. Snow turns directly into water vapour.

B. Snow turns into liquid water.

C. Snow forms hard ice.

D. Snow turns into liquid water which then turns into water vapour.

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Which is the correct order for the coefficients in the balanced equation for the reaction between ammonia and oxygen
to form nitrogen oxide and water

−NH3(g) + −O2(g) → −NO(g) + −H2O(g) ?

A. 4, 5, 4, 6

B. 2, 3, 2, 3

C. 4, 7, 4, 6

D. 2, 2, 2, 3

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