Year 10 Revision Paper SP and ST 54 marks

Question 1
(a)(i) Atoms contain electrons, neutrons and protons. Which of these particles has a positive charge?

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(ii) What is the relative mass of a neutron?

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(b)(i) Element X has 29 protons and 35 neutrons in its nucleus.

Circle the correct options in the following statements.

The Elements in the Periodic Table are arranged according to the order of increasing:

mass number atomic number reactivity

An isotope of Element X would have a different number of protons electrons neutrons.

Element X has 29 20 31 electrons.

Removing 2 electrons would make it an isotope ion element with a charge of 2+ 2- 0

The mass number of Element X is 64 29 35

The atomic number of Element X is 64 29 35

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(ii) What is always different for atoms of different elements?

Circle One:

Number of shells Number of electrons Number of protons

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[10 marks]

Question 2

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 (b) Figure 2 shows the electron arrangements of three different atoms, X, Y and Z.

These atoms are from elements in the second row (lithium to neon) of the periodic table.

Which atom is from an element in Group 3 of the periodic table?

Atom X Atom Y Atom Z (1)

(c) Figure 3 shows the electron arrangement of a different atom from an element in the second row of the periodic
table.

(i) Give the chemical symbol of this element.

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(ii) Why is this element unreactive?

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(iii) What is the atomic mass of this element?

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(iv) Sodium chloride (NaCl) is known commonly as table salt and has a melting point of 801° C.

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 Nitrogen gas (N2) makes up 78% of the air we breathe and has a melting point of -210 ° C

Diamond (C) has a melting point of 3550 ° C

Referring to the bonding and structure of these three substances, explain why the melting points are so
different. [6 marks]

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[10 marks]

Question 3
A teacher demonstrated the reactions of alkali metals with water. The teacher:

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 •added universal indicator to water in a trough

•put a piece of an alkali metal onto the surface of the water.

The figure below shows the apparatus the teacher used.

The teacher did the demonstration first using lithium and then using potassium.

Compare the observations you would expect to make for lithium and for potassium. You should include:

•a description of the changes that would take place SP & ST

•an explanation for each change you describe SP & ST

•an explanation for any similarity or difference in the observations. → (SP ONLY)

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Question 4

(a) Complete the above diagram to show the bonding in a bromine molecule.

Show only the outer shell electrons.

Use dots for the left atom’s electrons and crosses for the right atom’s electrons. (2)

(b) What type of bonding tales place in a bromine molecule?

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(c) The element potassium is in the same group of the Periodic Table as sodium. Potassium reacts with
chlorine to make potassium chloride which is sometimes used instead of common salt in cooking.

(i) Predict the formula of potassium chloride.

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(ii) By reference to the electronic structures of potassium and sodium explain:

Why the reaction of potassium with chlorine is similar to the reaction of sodium with chlorine.

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[5 marks]

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Question 5 SP ONLY

The diagram shows the arrangement of atoms in an alloy.

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Iro n ato m s
C a rb o n a to m s

(b) What is meant by an alloy?

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(c) Name the alloy represented in the diagram.

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(d) Give one advantage of using this alloy instead of pure iron.

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(e) Rust is formed of iron (III) oxide. What is the formula for iron (III) oxide?

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Question 6
Magnesium bromide is a soluble salt that can be used as a sedative.

(a) What is the definition of a salt?

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(b)Magnesium bromide can be made by reacting hydrobromic acid (HBr) with magnesium oxide.

(i)What is the formula for magnesium oxide?

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Magnesium oxide is an insoluble base.

Complete the following word equation:

(ii) Acid + base -> …………………………... + ………………………..……

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(c) Write the balanced symbol equation for the formation of magnesium bromide from hydrobromic acid
(HBr) and magnesium oxide. Include state symbols.

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(c) Describe how you would produce a sample of pure dry magnesium bromide salt. There are three
stages of this procedure that you should mention in your explanation. A mark will be given for the use of
correct scientific terminology (for example, correct description of equipment used).

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Question 7

(a)(i) Explain this statement: “All alkalis are bases but not all bases are alkalis”

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(ii) What is the difference between a strong acid and a weak acid?

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(iii) Circle the correct option.

A solution of pH 5.0 is:

10 times 100 times 1000 times 10000 times

less acidic than a solution of pH 1.0.

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(b) Complete and balance the word and symbol equation.

Calcium carbonate + nitric acid -> ………………………………....… + ………………............……. +…………

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............................... + …………………. -> ……………………………...…..… + ……………………............. +…….…..

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