GREAT BRAIN INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL

SECOND TERM EXAMINATION 2024 (INTER. SCIENCE )

NAME………………………………………………………….DATE…………………………FORM : ( J.H.S. 2) TIME : 2
HOURS 15 MINUTES

ANSWER FOUR (4) QUESTION OUT OF FIVE (5) AND ADD QUESTION SIX (6

1. Define Compounds ?
a. List four (4) examples of Compounds ?
b. How is salt formed ?
c. Compete the table f some compounds and elements ?

Compounds Elements

Sodium and chlorine

Methane

Oxygen and hydrogen

Carbon dioxide

2.Write down the names of following compounds ?

i. NaCl ii. NaOH iii. MgCl₂ iv. CaO v. MgO vi. NH₃
a. Name the compound formed when the following elements combine ?
i. Carbon and Oxygen ii. Nitrogen and Hydrogen iii. Sodium and chlorine iv. Calcium and Chlorine
b. State two (2) methods of preventing iron from rusting
c. List three (3) examples of binary compounds ?

3. What are Binary Compounds ?

a. List five (5) examples of compound ?
b. Compete the table by writing the chemical symbol of the following compounds ?

Compounds Chemical symbol

Carbon dioxide

Sodium Chloride
 Magnesium oxide

Calcium chloride

Ammonia

water

c. List seven (7) examples of materials that corrode ?

4. What are Metals and Non –metals ?

a. List five (5) examples of metals and Non – metals ?
b. List five (5) properties of metals ?
c. List five (5) properties of Non – metals ?
d. Elements have been classified into two , name them ?

5. What is Corrosion ?
a. List four (4) causes of corrosion of metals ?
b. What is rusting and give the two (2) conditions necessary for rusting ?
c. In a table form ,list three differences between metals and non – metals ?

6. What is an Alloy ?
a. List three (3) examples of alloys ?
b. List three (3) advantages of alloys ?
c. Fill in the table with the names of some binary compounds ?

Compounds IUPAC Name

H₂S

FeS

ZnCl₂

KCL

MgCl₂

OBJECTIVE QUESTIONS
1. A substance that is made up of elements that are chemically combined is called ? a. a mixture b. a
solution c. a compound d. a radical
2. All the following are compounds except ? a. CO₂ b. N₂ c. NaCl d. SO₂
3. H₂O is the chemical formula of the compound ? a. water b. sugar c. starch d. kerosene
4.The combination of two or more substances is …..? a. heat b. mixture c. solid d. gas
5. A kerosene mixed with H₂O is which type of mixture …… ? a. solid - gas b. liquid - solid c. gas - gas d.
liquid - liquid
6. Zinc is an example of a ……….? a. metals b. non - metals c. mixture d. solid
7. Physical state is a property of a non – metal ? a. true b. none c. false d. sure
8.Gold is usually used to make jewellery because Its ….? a. precious b. expensive c. less reactive with air d.
good conductor of heat
9.Metals can be drawn into wires. This property is known as ..? a. ductility b. malleability c. luster d. resistivity
10.Which of the following substances is a non metal ? a. Diamond b. Mercury c. sodium d. steel
11. Metals are usually used to make ornaments have low….? a. conductivity b. ductility c. malleability d.
reactivity
12.Which of the following items can be used n demonstrate the process of rusting ? a. wooden spoon b.
necklace c. razor blade d. wrist watch
13.Which of the following causes corrosion ? a. eating b. heating c. acid rains d. putting them in a bag
14.Some metals corrode when they come in to contact with salt solution ..? a. false b. true c. none d. can’t be
so
15.Which of the following are necessary for rusting …? a. iron and sand b. water and heat c. air and water d.
ice
16.All these are examples of metals that corrode except ? a. cutlass b. bucket c. books d. knives
17.To prevent rusting you must take note on …..? a. washing b. alloying c. heating d. drying
18. The reaction with oxygen or air ,in the presence of moisture or water is known as …..? a. drying b. rusting c.
heating d. alloy
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