P S CL K Ca: F3 First Term Revision
P S CL K Ca: F3 First Term Revision
1. (a) A particle contains 54 electrons, has a charge of 1- and a mass number of 127. Deduce the numbers of
protons and neutrons it contains.
(2 marks)
(b) Atoms or ions that contain the same number of electrons are called isoelectronic. Those that contain the
same number of neutrons are called isotonic.
This question refers to the following five ions:
31 3− 32 2− 35 − 39 + 40 2+
15 P , 16 S , 17 Cl , 19 K , 20 Ca
Which of the above ions are
(i) isoelectronic ,
(ii) isotonic ?
(2 marks)
(c) Three isotopes of hydrogen are known: protium (usually called ‘hydrogen’), deuterium and tritium.
The following table gives some details of their atomic structure and relative abundance.
(i) The chemical formula for hydrogen gas is H2. What is the formula for deuterium gas?
(ii) A student claims that the water formed from hydrogen (H 2O) has the same physical properties as
the water formed from deuterium (D2O) because both hydrogen and deuterium belong to the
same element. State and explain whether he is correct or not.
(3 marks)
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2. M, N and O are three Group I elements in the Periodic Table. If the atomic number of M is x, then the atomic
number of N is x-8 whereas that of O is x +18.
(1 mark)
(b) What is the relationship of the chemical properties of M, N and O? Explain your answer in terms of
electronic arrangement.
(2 marks)
(c) When O is added into water, vigorous reaction occurs. Give two observations of the reaction.
(2 marks)
(d) Name element M.
(1 mark)
(e) Suggest a method how M should be stored.
(1 mark)
(f) Give the Period number of O.
(1 mark)
(g) What does “Period number” represent in the Periodic table?
(1 mark)
(h) A F3 student comments that elements are arranged in ascending order of their mass number. Explain
whether you agree with the student.
(1 mark)
(i) A teacher pointed out a misconception from a student, saying that “elements in the same Group must have
the same physical properties.” Explain with an example why the student is wrong.
(1 mark)
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3. P, Q and R are in Period 3 of the Periodic Table. P is a non-metal, Q is a metal and R is a semi-metal. P reacts
with magnesium to form a compound with formula MgP2.
(a) Arrange the three elements in ascending order of atomic number in the Periodic Table.
(1 mark)
(b) Determine the electronic arrangement of the atom of R.
(1 mark)
(c) Give one use of R.
(1 mark)
(d) Name the Group that P belongs to.
(1 mark)
(e) State one physical property of P.
(1 mark)
(f) If T is an element below P in the Periodic Table, which one, T or P, is more reactive? Explain your
answer.
(2 marks)
(g) (i) Give the name of the compound MgP2.
(ii) Draw an electron diagram of MgP2, showing the outermost shell electrons only.
(2 marks)
(h) Suggest a physical test to distinguish P and Q.
(2 marks)
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4. A substance X is formed by mixing copper and sulphur. A substance Y is formed by mixing and heating copper and
sulphur. Substances X and Y are found to differ much in their properties.
(1 mark)
(b) Is the melting point of substance Y sharp? Explain your answer.
(1 mark)
(c) What kind of method, physical method or chemical method, is needed to separate sulphur from substance
X?
(1 mark)
(d) What kind of method, physical method or chemical method, is needed to separate sulphur from substance
Y?
(1 mark)
5. (a) Milk going sour is a familiar change in daily life. Is it a chemical change or physical change?
Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
(b) Clouds forming in a clear sky is also a familiar change in daily life. Is it a chemical change or physical
change? Explain your answer.
(2 marks)
6. Fill in the following table.
Name Formula
Iron(III) oxide
Calcium chloride
Zinc nitrate
Al2S3
FeSO4
(5 marks)
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The physical properties (e.g. melting points and boiling points, densities) of H 2O and D2O are
different they have different (molecular) masses / different number of neutrons. 1
Total marks: 7
3. (a) Q, R, P 1
(b) 2,8,4 1
(c) Transistors or silicon chips 1
(d) Halogens 1
(e) greenish yellow gas / low density / poor conductors of heat / non-conductors of electricity / low melting
point or boiling point (ANY ONE) 1
(f) P is more reactive. 1
Reactivity of halogens decreases down a group. 1
(g) (i) Magnesium chloride 1
(ii)
2+
x
Mg 2 Cl 5
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Total marks: 11
6.
Name Formula
Iron(III) oxide Fe2O3
Calcium chloride CaCl2
Zinc nitrate Zn(NO3)2
Aluminium sulphide Al2S3
Iron(II) sulphate FeSO4