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Y8 Chem Test Chapter 7

This document appears to be a science test for year 8 students covering elements, compounds, and mixtures. It contains 12 multiple choice and short answer questions testing students' knowledge of: - The definitions of elements, compounds, and mixtures - Properties of elements like metals and non-metals - Examples of compounds and mixtures - Using the periodic table to find atomic numbers - Being able to identify elements, compounds, and mixtures from diagrams

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Y8 Chem Test Chapter 7

This document appears to be a science test for year 8 students covering elements, compounds, and mixtures. It contains 12 multiple choice and short answer questions testing students' knowledge of: - The definitions of elements, compounds, and mixtures - Properties of elements like metals and non-metals - Examples of compounds and mixtures - Using the periodic table to find atomic numbers - Being able to identify elements, compounds, and mixtures from diagrams

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Year 8 Science Test Elements Compounds and Mixtures

22 marks
1 (1)
An element is a substance that:
A is made of atoms.
B cannot be broken down into other substances.
C contains water.
D is a metal used in kettles.
2 (1)
The lightest element is:
A helium.
B hydrogen.
C lithium.
D carbon.
3 (1)
Identify the list that contains only non-metals.
A Oxygen, carbon, lithium
B Helium, hydrogen, fluorine
C Mercury, copper, zinc
D Helium, hydrogen, silicon
4 (1)
The component of an atom that is positively charged is the:
A proton.
B electron.
C neutron.
D neutrino.
5 (1)
A compound:
A is made of different elements that are not joined strongly together.
B is made of different elements whose atoms are bonded strongly together.
C has similar characteristics to the elements it is made from.
D is a type of mixture containing only a few different types of atoms.
6 (1)
A group of atoms bonded to each other is called:
A a molecule.
B an alloy.
C a mixture.
D an element.
7 (1)
Which of the following diagrams best represents a compound? (Different sized circles represent
different atoms.)

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8 (2)
Into which two elements can water be broken down?

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9 (4)
Describe two features of:
(a) metals

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(b) non-metals.

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10 (3)
Give a written definition of:
(a) an element

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(b) a compound

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(c) a mixture.

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11 (3)
Use the diagram below to identify examples of:
(a) compounds

(b) elements

(c) mixtures.

12 (3)
Use the periodic table to identify the atomic numbers of:
(a) zinc

(b) gold

(c) iodine.

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