Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematic Schools

First Term Exam

2018 – 2019

Subject: Chemistry Grade 10

Time: 120 minutes

Instructions
➢ Use Blue ink, ballpoint pen or pencil.
➢ Answer all questions.
➢ Answer the questions in the spaces provided – there may be more space
than you need.
➢ You need to ensure that you fill in the entire box like the example:

Information
➢ You can use the BLANK PAGE at the end of the questions as draft papers.
➢ Candidates may use a scientific calculator.

Advice
➢ Read each question carefully before you start to answer it.
➢ Keep an eye on the time. Try to answer every question.
➢ If you do not know the answer to a question, go on to the next question.
You may come back to the skipped question later if you have time.
➢ Check your answers if you have time at the end.

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Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 2 of 12
 1 L.O : 1
In a practical work to determine the melting point of an organic material, the
device records 10 readings : ( 20.0, 20.2, 20.8, 20.8, 20.2, 21.0, 20.0, 20.6, 20.8,
20.8. depending on the uncertainty principle, what is this device precision ?

A- the precision will be +/- 0.5

B- the precision will be +/- 0.2
C- the precision will be +/- 0.1
D- the precision will be +/- 0.8

2 L.O : 1
Which of the following statements concerning these figures is correct?

Figure A represents systematic error and Figure B represents

A- random error
Figure A represents random error and Figure B represents
B- systematic error
C- Figure B and Figure C represent random error.
D- Figure D and Figure C represent no error

3 L.O : 1
A scientist obtains the number 0.093006700 on a calculator. If this number
actually has four (4) significant figures, how should it be written?
A- 0.09300
B- 0.9301
C- 0.0930
D- 0.09301

4 L.O : 2
The atomic mass of Sr is 87.62. Given that there are only three naturally occurring
isotopes of strontium, 86Sr, 87Sr, and 88Sr, which of the following must be true?

The isotopes 87Sr and 88Sr occur in approximately equal

A- amounts.
B- 88
Sr is the most abundant isotope.
C- 87
Sr is the most abundant isotope.
D- 86
Sr is the most abundant isotope

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 3 of 12

 5 L.O : 2
If a beam of Alpha particles beamed at thin metal foil , may be

A- they pass directly through without changing direction

B- slightly diverted by attraction to electrons
C- reflected by direct contact with nuclei
D- A, B, and C are possible observations

6 L.O : 2
15�, 16�, 16�Which
31 31 32
Three elements : statement is not true ?

A- Y , Z are isotopes
B- X , Z are isotones
C- X , Y are isotopes
D- Y , Z are isoelectronic

7 L.O : 2
1898 Thomson announced the discovery of electrons, and achieved a new step in
atomic structure puzzle, which sentence can’t be used to describe his discovery ?

The first scientist discovered the existence of electric charges

A-
inside atoms
The atom is dividable and not as the previous scientist
B-
thoughts
C- A particle smaller than the atom must be exists
D- Practically all the mass of an atom is contained in its nucleus.

8 L.O : 3
Atoms of an element (X) have this electronic configuration [1s 2s 2p 3s23p3 ]
2 2 6

What is the chemical formula of the compound formed from (X) with magnesium ?
A- MgX
B- MgX3
C- Mg3X2
D- MgX2

9 L.O : 3
A line in the spectrum of atomic mercury has a wavelength of 254 nm. When
mercury emits a photon of light at this wavelength, frequency of this light is ….. ?

A- 8.47 10-16 s-1

B- 7.82 10-19 s-1
C- 1.18 1015 s-1
D- 76.1 s-1

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 4 of 12

 10 L.O : 3
Which one is the correct matching refers to atoms which the occupied atomic
orbitals are shown below ?
1- Represents an atom that is
chemically unreactive
2- Represents an atom in an
excited state
3- Represents an atom that has
four valence electrons.
4- Represents an atom of a
transition metal.

A- 1- (D) , 2 - (A) , 3 - (C) , 4 - (E)

B- 1- (D) , 2 - (A) , 3 - (B) , 4 - (E)
C- 1- (B) , 2 - (E) , 3 - (C) , 4 - (D)
D- 1- (D) , 2 - (E) , 3 - (B) , 4 - (C)

11 L.O : 3
From the following list of observations, choose the one that most clearly supports
The fact that “ Electrons have wave properties” .
A- Emission spectrum of hydrogen
B- The photoelectric effect
C- Scattering of alpha particles by metal foil
D- Diffraction

12 L.O : 4
which of the following electron transitions between energy levels of an atom does
the light emitted have the longest wavelength?
A- n = 4 to n = 3
B- n = 4 to n = 2
C- n = 2 to n = 1
D- n = 3 to n = 2

13 L.O : 4
In the periodic table, The most active metallic elements are found in ……

A- the upper right corner of the periodic chart

B- the lower right corner of the periodic chart
C- the upper left corner of the periodic chart
D- the lower left corner of the periodic chart

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 5 of 12

 14 L.O : 4
Based on the ionization energies for element X listed in the table below, which of the
following elements is X most likely to be?

A- 3Li
B- 4Be
C- 13Al
D- 14Si

15 L.O : 4
Which one is the correct matching refers to the correct properties of the
corresponding halogen ( group 7A) ?
1- 9F a- has the smallest ionization potential
2- 17Cl b- has the highest electron affinity
3- 35Br c- has the smallest atomic radius
4 - 53I d- liquid in room temperature
A- 1 - a , 2 - b , 3 - d , 4- c
B- 1 - b , 2 - d , 3 - b , 4- c
C- 1 - c , 2 - b , 3 - d , 4- a
D- 1 - c , 2 - d , 3 - d , 4- a

16 L.O : 4
Which graph can be used to represent the graduation of the metallic property in
group ( 1A ) in the periodic table ?

A-

B-

C-

D-

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 6 of 12

 17 L.O : 4
Which of the following oxides dissolves in water to form an acidic solution?
A- Na2O
B- Al2O3
C- CaO
D- SO3
18 L.O : 5
Which of the following is the correct and complete Lewis electron-dot diagram for
SF4?

A-

B-

C-

D-

19 L.O : 5
Which empirical formula best fits the following percent composition? 50.00%
carbon, 5.59% hydrogen , 44.41% oxygen ( C =12 , H = 1 , O = 16 )
A- C4H3O2
B- C3H4O2
C- C2H2O
D- C5H6O4

20 L.O : 5
Four different elements ( 8M , 11X , 17Y , 18Z ) , which of the following statements are correct ?
I- Two atoms of X can bind by pure covalent bond
II- X and Y can form an ionic bond
III- M and Y can bind by polar covalent bond
IV- Atoms of Z never bind with other atoms
V- M and X can form polar covalent bond
A- I , II , IV
B- III , IV
C- II , III , IV
D- II , III , V

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 7 of 12

 21 L.O : 5
What is the name of this compound according to IUPAC ?

A- 2,4 di ethyl 3- bromo heptane

B- 3-Bromo , 2-ethyl , 4- methyl heptane
C- 3-Bromo , 4-ethyl , 2-methyl heptane
D- 2-methyl, 3-Bromo , 4 methyl heptane

22 L.O : 6
Given the nuclear equation :
7 �+ A 16�
14
8 +B
What do the letters (A) and (B) may represent ?
A- Alpha particles , Gama rays
B- Alpha particles , Beta particles
C- Deuterium , Beta particles
D- Deuterium , Gama rays

23 L.O : 6
235
In the nuclear fission reaction of 92𝑈 if the mass of the fused materials is more
than that of the produced materials by 0.532 a.m.u so the expected amount of
energy produced will be

A- 495.3 M.e.v
B- 6540.2 M.e.v
C- 4.788 × 1013 M.e.v
D- It can’t be calculated

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 8 of 12

 24 L.O : 6
Questions : 24 , 25 Mass (g)
This graph represents the decaying of a
1200 g sample of a radioactive isotope 1200
through 30 hours
What is the half life time of this element 900

600

300

t (h)
5 10 15 20 25 30

A- 5 hours
B- 10 hours
C- 15 hours
D- 30 hours

25 L.O : 6
From the graph of problem 24 estimate how many grams will remained from such
element after passing 50 hours

A- 30 g
B- 37.5 g
C- 50 g
D- 100 g

26 L.O : 6
How many alpha and beta particles are emitted in the decomposition series from
238 206
92𝑈 to 82𝑃𝑏 ?

A- 8 alpha , 16 beta
B- 4 alpha , 10 beta
C- 8 alpha , 6 beta
D- 8 alpha , 8 beta

27 L.O : 7
What are the whole digits which can be used to balance the following chemical
equation ?
Fe + H2O Fe3O4 + H2
A- 3, 2 , 1 , 4
B- 3,2, 2,2
C- 6,4,2,8
D- 3,1,1,1

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 9 of 12

 28 L.O : 7
This graph represents the heating curve of a certain substance

Choose the letter from the graph which represents the section described by each of
the following sentences :
(i) Melting
(ii) liquid is warming
(iii) the solid is warming , but not melting
(iv) Boiling
(v) the gas is heated
(iv) the molecules are moving the least
A- i - d , ii - c , iii - a , iv - b , v – c , iv - e
B- i - a , ii - b , iii - c , iv - d , v – e , iv - b
C- i - b , ii - c , iii - d , iv - a , v – e , iv - a
D- i - b , ii - c , iii - a , iv - d , v – e , iv - a

29 L.O : 7
Question 29 , 30 :
When 3.83 g of sodium is heated in oxygen , 6.486 g of sodium peroxide is formed
, What is its empirical formula ? ( Na = 23 , O = 16 )

A- Na2O
B- NaO
C- Na2O2
D- NaO2

30 L.O : 7
The chemical equation which represents the reaction between sodium and oxygen to
form sodium peroxide in the last question will be as follow :

A- 2Na + O2 2NaO
B- Na + O NaO
C- Na2 + O2 2NaO
D- 2Na + ½O2 Na2O

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 10 of 12

 31 L.O : 8
A colloidal dispersion differs from a true solution in that colloidal particles

A- tend to settle at an appreciable rate

B- are large enough to scatter light
C- are large enough to be seen with the naked eye
D- are large enough to be seen with a microscope

32 L.O : 8
Questions 32 , 33 , 34
This graph explains the relation between the
degree of solubility of three chemical
substances ( (A, B, & C) and the temperature
Which chemical substance has the highest
degree of solubility at 10⁰C ?

A- A
B- B
C- C
D- B and C

33 L.O : 8
From the graph of the previous question :
What is the excess mass of (B) dissolved in the solution to obtain saturated
solution if the temperature increases from 30⁰C to 60⁰C
A- 30 g
B- 40 g
C- 50 g
D- 90 g

34 L.O : 8
From the graph of the question 32 :
Find the precipitated mass of (C) if the temperature decreases from 90⁰C to 20⁰C
A- 10 g
B- 20 g
C- 30 g
D- 70 g

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 11 of 12

 35 L.O : 9
An element has first ionization energy of 762.5 KJ / mol and an electronegativity
of 1.8 , its melting point 1500ºC , its density 7.8 g/cm3
How this element is best classified?
A- Alkali metal
B- Transition metal
C- Metalloid
D- Nonmetal
36 L.O : 9
What is the most accurate reason for explaining why oil floats on water ?
A- oil is less dense than water
B- oil is immiscible (does not dissolve) in water
C- water is heavier than oil
D- oil is both less dense and immiscible with water
37 L.O : 10
If you cut a wooden block in half, each half would have …
A- Half the density of the original piece
B- Twice the density of the original piece
C- The same density as the original piece
D- No density at all
38 L.O : 10
Alcohol is less dense than water. If you measured the mass of the same volume of
alcohol and water
A- The water would have a greater mass
B- The water would have a lower mass
C- The mass of the alcohol and water would be the same
D- The mass of the alcohol and water would cancel each other out
39 L.O : 10
The density of hot and cold water are different mainly because
A- The molecules in hot water move slower and are slightly closer together
B- The molecules in hot water are larger
C- The molecules in hot water move faster and are slightly further apart
D- The molecules in cold water move faster and are further apart
40 L.O : 10
These three sentences which one is correct ?
1- If you have two samples of the same substance, but one sample is larger than the
other, the larger sample will have a greater density
2- We can use density to identify an unknown substance
3- Temperature affects density
A- 2 only
B- 2 and 3
C- 3 only
D- All of them are correct

Subject : Chemistry _ Grade : 10 Page 12 of 12