Mid Course Revision Paper - MGa
Mid Course Revision Paper - MGa
Mid Course Revision Paper - MGa
Question 1
(a)(i) Atoms contain electrons, neutrons and protons. Which of these particles has a positive charge?
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The Elements in the Periodic Table are arranged according to the order of increasing:
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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.
(c) Figure 3 shows the electron arrangement of a different atom from an element in the second row of the periodic
table.
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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
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
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:
•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.
Use dots for the left atom’s electrons and crosses for the right atom’s electrons. (2)
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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.
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Why the reaction of potassium with chlorine is similar to the reaction of sodium with chlorine.
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Question 5 SP ONLY
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Iro n ato m s
C a rb o n a to m s
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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.
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(b)Magnesium bromide can be made by reacting hydrobromic acid (HBr) with magnesium oxide.
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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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