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Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Level 7 Chapter 3 Questions

This document is a worksheet designed for IGCSE/Cambridge Lower Secondary Level 7 students, covering the topics of atoms, elements, compounds, and mixtures. It includes multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank sections, matching terms, short answer questions, and an application section with an answer key provided. The worksheet aims to assess students' understanding of basic chemistry concepts.

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Cambridge Lower Secondary Science Level 7 Chapter 3 Questions

This document is a worksheet designed for IGCSE/Cambridge Lower Secondary Level 7 students, covering the topics of atoms, elements, compounds, and mixtures. It includes multiple choice questions, fill-in-the-blank sections, matching terms, short answer questions, and an application section with an answer key provided. The worksheet aims to assess students' understanding of basic chemistry concepts.

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Atoms, Elements, Compounds &

Mixtures – Worksheet & Answer Key


Worksheet (IGCSE / Cambridge Lower Secondary Level 7)

Section A: Multiple Choice (1 mark each)


Choose the correct answer.

1. 1. What is the smallest part of an element?


A. Molecule B. Atom C. Proton D. Electron
2. 2. Elements in the periodic table are arranged in order of:
A. Mass B. Atomic number C. Size D. Group number
3. 3. Which of the following is a compound?
A. Oxygen B. Carbon C. Water D. Gold
4. 4. A molecule of carbon dioxide (CO₂) contains:
A. One oxygen atom and two carbon atoms
B. Two carbon atoms and one oxygen atom
C. One carbon atom and two oxygen atoms
D. One carbon atom and one oxygen atom
5. 5. Which of these is a mixture?
A. Water B. Salt C. Air D. Carbon dioxide

Section B: Fill in the Blanks (1 mark each)


6. Atoms of the same kind make up an ______________.

7. A ______________ contains two or more elements chemically joined.

8. The periodic table shows all known ______________.

9. A ______________ is made of two or more substances that are not chemically combined.

10. The chemical formula for water is ______________.

Section C: Match the Terms (1 mark each)


Match the word to its definition.

Term Definition

A. Atom 2. Basic building block of matter

B. Compound 3. Substance made by chemically joining


elements
C. Mixture 4. Substances mixed but not bonded

D. Element 1. Substance made of one type of atom

Section D: Short Answer Questions


11. What is the difference between a compound and a mixture?

12. Explain how elements are represented in chemical formulae.

13. Give an example of:


- A compound: __________
- A mixture: __________
- An element: __________

14. Why can mixtures be separated more easily than compounds?

Section E: Application
15. A student mixes iron filings with sulfur and then heats the mixture.

a. What type of change occurs – physical or chemical?

b. What is the name of the product formed?

16. Which of the following are elements, compounds, or mixtures?


Write E for element, C for compound, or M for mixture:
- Oxygen: _____
- Salt (NaCl): _____
- Lemonade: _____
- Gold: _____
- Carbon dioxide: _____
Answer Key

Section A
 1. B. Atom
 2. B. Atomic number
 3. C. Water
 4. C. One carbon atom and two oxygen atoms
 5. C. Air

Section B
 6. Element
 7. Compound
 8. Elements
 9. Mixture
 10. H₂O

Section C
 A. Atom – 2
 B. Compound – 3
 C. Mixture – 4
 D. Element – 1

Section D
 11. A compound is formed when elements are chemically combined in fixed ratios. A
mixture contains two or more substances physically combined.
 12. Elements are represented by symbols (e.g., H, O). Compounds use chemical formulae
(e.g., H₂O, CO₂).
 13. Compound: Water; Mixture: Air; Element: Oxygen
 14. Mixtures can be separated by physical methods; compounds need chemical
reactions.

Section E
 15a. Chemical change
 15b. Iron sulfide (FeS)
 16. Oxygen: E, Salt (NaCl): C, Lemonade: M, Gold: E, Carbon dioxide: C

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