1. Which of the following is INCORRECT about the kinetic theory of matter?

A Matter is made up tiny and discrete particles.

B
The tiny particles are always moving freely and randomly.
C During the diffusion reaction, the particles move from the region with lower
concentration to higher concentration.
2. Which of the following statements about the structure of an atom is TRUE?
A There are no empty spaces within an atom.
B
The electrons in an atom are in constant motion.
C Atoms are made up of protons and electrons only.
D The nucleus contains protons, neutrons and electrons.
3. Carbon-12 and Carbon-14 are isotopes.
What is the meaning of isotope?
A Atoms of the same element with different nucleon numbers
B
Atoms of the same element with the same proton number and nucleon number
C Atoms of the same element with the same proton number and number of neutron
D Atoms of the same element with the same proton number but different nucleon
number
4. What is meant by valence electrons?
A The electrons that located at the nucleus of an atom.
B
The electrons located at the innermost shell of an atom.
C The electrons located at the outermost shell of an atom.
5. Which of the following is the CORRECT definition of the term relative atomic mass?
A The mass of an atom of an element relative to the mass of an atom of carbon-12.
B
The mass of an atom of an element relative to the mass of an atom of hydrogen-1.
1
12
C The mass of an atom of an element relative to
of the mass of an atom of
carbon-12.
1
12
D The mass of an isotope of an element relative to
of the mass of an atom of
carbon-12.
6. In modern science, relative atomic mass is based on carbon-12.
Why carbon-12 is selected as base to determine relative atomic mass?
A Carbon can be handled easily.
B
Carbon is most abundance element on the Earth.
C Carbon is the lightest element available on the Earth
D Carbon seldom form compounds with other elements.
CuSO4
7. Name the substance above by using IUPAC system.
A Copper (I) sulphate
B
Copper (I) sulphide
C Copper (II) sulphate

Copper (II) sulphide

8. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding the physical properties of Group
18 elements in the Periodic Table of Elements?
A They exist as monoatomic gases
B
Their atomic size decreases down the group.
C They have high melting point and boiling point.
D They do not form compounds with other elements.
9. Group 1 elements are very reactive and may explode when they react with water.
What is the safety precaution when handling Group 1 elements?
A Wear mask
B
Wear glove
C Use protective glasses.
D Handle in the fume chamber.
10. Which of the following INCORRECTLY describes the type of oxides of Period 3
elements?
A
B
C
D

Oxide
Silicon dioxide
Sulphur dioxide
Aluminium oxide
Sodium oxide

Type of oxide
Basic
Acidic
Amphoteric
Basic

11. Which physical property indicates most clearly that a compound is ionic?
A Its high melting point
B
Its solubility in water
C Its electrical conductivity in molten state
D Its high density
12. The information below is about subatomic particles discovered by a scientist.

Neutron has a mass almost the same as

proton
Nucleus of atom consists of proton and

Which of the following is the scientist?

A Ernest Rutherford
B
J.J. Thomson
C James Chadwick
D Neils Bohr

13. Diagram 13 shows the electron arrangement for the atom X. An atom of element X
contains 10 neutrons.

Diagram 13
What is the proton number and nucleon number of element X?
A
B
C
D

Proton number
8
6
8
6

Nucleon number
18
18
16
20

14. The electron arrangement of atom X is 2.8.7. Determine its number of valence electron.
A 2
B
3
C 8
D 7
15. Why do scientists arrange elements into Periodic Table of Element?
A To differentiate between elements and compounds.
B
To study the characteristics of element systematically.
C To determine the position of elements in Periodic Table.
16. Which of the following properties show a decreasing trend for elements going from left to
right across Period 3?
I Atomic Radius
II
Metallic property
III
Electronegativity
IV Electrical conductivity
A
B
C
D

I and III only.

II and IV only.
I, II and IV only.
I, II, III and IV.

17. Iron is a metal element. It is used in Haber Process as catalyst. Which of the following
shows the position of iron in the Periodic Table of Elements?

18. Which of the following statements about inert gases is INCORRECT?

A Atoms of inert gases have 8 valence electrons.
B
Inert gases exist as monoatomic gases.
C Inert gases are elements in Group 18 of the Periodic Table.
D Atoms of inert gases have very stable electron arrangement.
19. The electron arrangement of atom Y is 2.7.
Which of the following best described the formation of stable ion of Y?
A Y donates 1 electron
B
Y donates 7 electrons.
C Y receives 1 electron.
D Y share 1 electron with another Y atom.
20. Why Ethanol cannot conduct electricity?
A It does not dissolve in water.
B
It has low intermolecular forces.
C It does not consist of free moving ions.
D It has high melting point and boiling point.
21. Diagram 21 represents an atom of an element X.

Diagram 21
What is the symbol of the element?
10
9X
A

B
C
D

19
9

9
10

9
19

22. Manganese(II) nitrate has the chemical formula Mn(NO3)2.

What is its relative formula mass?
[Relative atomic mass of N = 14, O = 16, Mn = 55]
A 117
B
165
C 179
D 234
23. The formula of sulphur trioxide is SO3
What is the number of atoms in one mole of sulphur trioxide?
[Avogadro constant = 6.02 x 1023 mol]
A
6.020 x 1023

B
C
D

1.204 x 1023
1.806 x 1024
2.408 x 1024

24. What is the ratio of number of atoms for 3 g of carbon to 9 g of aluminium?

[Relative atomic mass of C = 12 and A1 =27]
A 3:4
B
3:2
C 4:3
D 2:3
25. 3.2 g of gas X occupies 1120 cm3 at standard temperature and pressure (STP).
What is the molecular mass of gas X?
[1 mol of gas occupies 22.4 dm3 at STP]
A 16 g mol-1
B
32 g mol-1
C 64 g mol-1
D 70 g mol-1
26. What is the empirical formula of 8.0 g oxide of M which contains 5.6 g of metal M?
[Relative atomic mass: 0 =16, M =56]
A MO
B
MO3
C M2O3
D M3O2
27. The following equation shows a combustion reaction of propanol.
wC3H7OH + xO2 yCO2 + zH2O
What are the values of w, x, y and z?

A
B
C
D

w
1
1
2
2

x
9
5
9
5

y
3
3
6
6

z
4
4
8
8

28. Diagram 28 shows the cooling curve of gas X.

Diagram 28
Which of the following statements is true?
A From 0 to t1, heat energy is absorbed.

B
C
D

From t1 to t2, all forces of attraction between particles are overcome.

From t2 to t3, the kinetic energy of particles increased.
From t3 to t4, the heat energy released is equal to the heat lost to the surroundings.

29. Why Group 18 elements are inert?

A They exist as monoatomic gases.
B
They do not form compound with other elements.
C Their atoms have eight electrons at the outermost shell.
D Their atoms have achieved stable electron arrangement.
30. Sodium and potassium are elements of the same group. Potassium is placed below sodium.
When a small piece of sodium and potassium of the same size are put into different
containers containing distilled water, it was found that potassium spins more vigorously.
Which of the following statements shows that potassium is more reactive than sodium?
[Proton number: Na = 11; K. = 19]
A Sodium is more easily to donate electron because of its smaller atomic size
B
Potassium is more easily to receive electron because of its bigger atomic size
C Sodium is more easily to receive electron because its nucleus attraction is
stronger
D Potassium is more easily to release electron because its nucleus attraction is
weaker
31. Table 33 shows the electron arrangement of four elements, P, Q, R and S
Element
P
Q
R
S

Electron arrangement
2.2
2.8.4
2.6
2.8.1
Table 33

What is the CORRECT pair of formula of the compound and the way of formation of bond
formed between the elements?
Formula of compound
Formation of bond
A
P2Q
Transfer of electrons
B
QS4
Transfer of electrons
C
S2R
Sharing of electrons
D
QR2
Sharing of electrons
32. Elements M and N combined to form a compound which has the following
characteristics.
Low melting point.
Does not dissolves in water.
Which of the following is TRUE about elements M and N?
A Both M and N are non-metals
B
M is a metal and N is a non-metal
C Both M and N are transition metals

M and N have equal number of electrons

33. Diagram 33 shows three balloon filled with helium gas, oxygen gas and carbon dioxide
respectively at a specified temperature and pressure.
[ Relative atomic mass: He = 2, C = 12, O = 16]

2g of helium gas

32g of oxygen gas

Diagram 33

44g of carbon dioxide gas

What is the generalisation can be made from the above situation?

A All the gases are of the same number of mole.
B
Under the same temperature and pressure, the volume of any gases of same
number of mole are equal.
C The volume of 2g helium gas, 32g of oxygen gas and 44g of carbon dioxide gas
under the same temperature and pressure are the same.
34. Rubidium is placed below potassium in Group 1 of the Periodic table. Which of the
following statements is/are correct?
I Rubidium is softer than potassium.
II
Rubidium has a higher boiling point than potassium.
III
Rubidium is more electropositive than potassium.
IV Rubidium reacts more vigorously with oxygen compared to potassium.
A I, II and III only.
B
I, III and IV only
C II, III and IV only
D I, II, III and IV.
35. Element Astatine is located below iodine in Group 17 of the Periodic Table. Which of the
following statements is correct?
A Astatine is black in colour.
B
Astatine exist as gas under room condition.
C The melting point of astatine is lower than iodine.
D Astatine is more reactive toward iron wool compared to iodine.

36. Diagram 36 shows the electrons arrangement of an atom of Y.

Y is not the actual symbol of the element.

Diagram 36
Which of the following is the position of element Y in the Periodic Table?
A
B
C
D

Group
2
2
12
12

period
2
3
2
3

37. The following information is about atom T.

Number of proton is 3
Nucleon number is 7

Which diagram shows the structure of atom T?

38. The proton number of element X and element Y are 20 and 17 respectively. What is the
formula of the compound formed between element X and element Y?
A XY
B
X2Y
C XY2
D XY3
39. Element X and carbon combined to form compound CX4. Element X and calcium
combine to form compound CaX2. The letter X is not the actual symbol of element.
Which of the following represents the electron arrangement for a compound formed
between magnesium and element X?

40. Diagram 40 shows the standard representation for two elements, X and Y.

Diagram 40
Which of the following represents the electron arrangement for a compound formed when
element X reacts with element Y?

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