SECTION A

QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE

Read each question, and then circle the correct answer [1 Mark each]

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1.10. Photosynthesis is an example of

A. condensation reaction

B. exothermic reaction

C. reversible reaction

D. endothermic reaction

1.11. If two substances react and the temperature of the mixture increases, the reaction is

A. endothermic

B. not one that produces anything new

C. one that needs a catalyst

D. exothermic

1.12. The ice melting to form liquid water is an example of......

A. an exothermic reaction because it releases heat.

B. an exothermic reaction because it absorbs heat.

C. an endothermic reaction because it releases heat.

D. an endothermic reaction because it absorbs heat.

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QUESTION 2
2.1 Protons, neutrons and electrons are subatomic particles.
(a) Complete the table to show the relative mass and relative charge of a proton, a neutron and
an electron
[3]

b. Define the term atomic number? [1]

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c. Define the term mass number? [1]
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2.2 Aluminum is an element in the periodic table, study the atomic structure of Aluminum and
answer the following questions

a. To which does Aluminum belong. Give reason. [2]

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Question 3

3.1 a. Complete the following table to compare between physical and chemical change.
One example is done for you. [3]

b. The pictures A,B shows a test tube that shown signs of chemical reaction

A B

From the diagram name two more signs that indicates a chemical change. [2]
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