VERCHILDS HIGH SCHOOL

CHEMISTRY

FORM 3 - WHITE TAILED

TEST #2

Name Of Student:

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School I.D. Number:

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Class: ________________________________________________________________________

Name Of Teacher: Lordsfavour Anukam

Territory: St. Kitts and Nevis

Topics: Atomic Structure, Periodic table & Periodicity

SECTION A - Items 1 - 9 are multiple choice items. Each item has four suggested answers

lettered (A), (B), (C), (D). Read each item, then SHADE the choice which is BEST using a

PENCIL ONLY.

1. What is a radioactive isotope?

(A) An isotope with a different number of neutrons

(B) An isotope that emits radiation

(C) An isotope with a different atomic number

(D) An isotope with same neutron and atomic number

2. Which of the following is a use of radioactive isotopes in medicine?

(A) Creating colorful fireworks

(B) Treating cancer

(C) Baking bread

(D) Creating rainbow

3. Which element is commonly used as a fuel in nuclear power plants?

(A) Uranium

(B) Hydrogen

(C) Oxygen

(D) Gold

4. What is the periodic table?

(A) A table for arranging elements based on their atomic numbers

(B) A table for arranging elements based on their atomic masses

(C) A table for arranging elements based on their melting points

(D) A table for arranging elements based on their isotopes

5. What is the significance of the vertical columns on the periodic table?

(A) They represent the number of protons in an element.

(B) They indicate the number of neutrons in an element.

(C) They group elements with similar chemical properties.

(D) They indicate the number of isotopes in an element.

6. Which element is found in Group 1 of the periodic table?

(A) Hydrogen

(B) Oxygen

(C) Sodium
(D) Gold

7. Elements in Group 17 of the periodic table are known as:

(A) Alkali metals

(B) Halogens

(C) Noble gases

(D) Alkali earth metals

8. Which group of elements is known for its inert, stable properties?

(A) Alkali metals

(B) Halogens

(C) Noble gases

(D) Alkali earth metals

9. What is the trend of electronegativity across a period in the periodic table?

(A) It increases

(B) It decreases

(C) It remains constant

(D) Oxidation strength increases

SECTION B - Write the correct letter, A, B, C, D next to the questions in this section. You may

choose any letter more than once.

Each question in this section carries 1 mark.

 A. Period
B. Periodicity
C. Group
D. Isotope

10. A vertical column on the periodic table - ___________________________________(1 mark)

11. The horizontal rows on the periodic table - _________________________________(1 mark)

SECTION C - Fill in the blank spaces using the MOST SUITABLE terms.

12. In ____________________________________ larger particles are dispersed in a liquid or

gas but are not completely dissolved. (2marks)

13. ___________________________________ are uniformly distributed in the solvent. (2marks)

SECTION D - Answer ALL the questions in complete sentences.

1. Draw the structure of atoms of;

A. Atomic number 7

(2 marks)

B. Atomic number 15
 (2 marks)

C. Atomic number 20

(2marks)

2. Find the value for the net charge, mass number, protons, and electrons of Magnesium 25

A. Isotope Name: Magnesium 25

B. Chemical symbol with net charge:_______________________________________(1

mark)

C. Atomic Number: 12

D. Mass Number:_____________________________________________________(1 mark)

E. Protons:___________________________________________________________(1

mark)

F. Neutrons: 13

G. Electrons:_________________________________________________________(1

mark)

3. What is the difference between distillation and fractional distillation?

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_______________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

4. Distinguish the following terms based on passage of light;

A. Solutions:

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B. Suspensions:

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C. Colloids:

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_______________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

3. Distinguish the following terms based on passage of light;

A. Solutions:

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______________________________________________________________________(1 mark)
 B. Colloids:

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_______________________________________________________________________(1 mark)

Total: 30 marks