9.1 Properties of Metals Question Paper PDF

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Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources 9.1 Properties of Metals Question Paper Course Cambridge O Level Chemistry Section 9. Metals Topic 9.1 Properties of Metals Question Set Multiple Choice Questions Time Allowed 10 Score /8 Percentage /100 Check your answers Page 1 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Easy Questions Question 1 Most of the elements on the Periodic Table are metals. Metals can be distinguished from non-metals by differences in their physical properties. Which row correctly describes a metal? Malleability Heat & electrical conductivity A × ✓ B ✓ × C ✓ ✓ D × × [1 mark] Page 2 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Medium Questions Question 1 A sample of element Y is shiny and can be shaped by hammering. Which row of the table corresponds to the properties of element Y? conducts electricity melts below 25℃ A × ✓ B × × C ✓ ✓ D ✓ × [1 mark] Page 3 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 2 Some of the properties of four different elements Q, P, R and S are listed below: 1 Q melts at 1410 °C and forms an acidic oxide. 2 P has a high density and is easily drawn into wires. 3 R acts as a catalyst and its oxide reacts with acids 4 S is a red-brown solid used to make alloys. Which of the elements are metals? A. 1 and 3 only B. 2 and 4 only C. 2, 3 and 4 D. 1,2 and 3 [1 mark] Page 4 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 3 Some properties which indicate the differences in elements are listed. 1 metallic character 2 number of electron shells in an atom 3 number of protons in an atom 4 total number of electrons in an atom Which two properties increase across a period of the Periodic Table? A. 1 and 2 B. 1 and 3 C. 2 and 4 D. 3 and 4 [1 mark] Question 4 The properties of four substances are shown. Which substance is a metal? A. It conducts electricity when dissolved in water but not when solid. B. It has a high melting point and conducts heat when solid. C. It has a low melting point and is brittle. D. It has a giant covalent structure with a high melting point. [1 mark] Page 5 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Hard Questions Question 1 Properties of four elements are shown below. Which of these elements is a metal? electrical conductivity when electrical conductivity when melting point ℃ solid liquid A low low -7 B high low 801 C high high 1535 D low low 3550 [1 mark] Question 2 Element Y is malleable and ductile. Which correctly describes the properties of element Y? Electrical conductivity (solid) Electrical conductivity (molten) Melting Point / oC 1 ✓ ✓ 2861 2 ✓ ✓ 63 3 ✗ ✓ 801 A. 1 and 2 only B. 1 and 3 only C. 2 and 3 only D. 1, 2 and 3 [1 mark] Page 6 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 3 Some properties of elements K, L, M and N are given. 1 K acts as a catalyst and its oxide reacts with hydrochloric acid 2 L is a dull dark grey solid that conducts electricity and has a melting point of 3600 oC 3 M is easily hammered into shape and has a high density 4 N has a melting point of 113 oC and forms an acidic oxide Which of the elements are metals? A. 1 and 3 only B. 2, 3 and 4 C. 2 and 3 only D. 2 and 4 only [1 mark] Page 7 of 7 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources 9.2 Uses of Metals Question Paper Course Cambridge O Level Chemistry Section 9. Metals Topic 9.2 Uses of Metals Question Set Multiple Choice Questions Time Allowed 10 Score /3 Percentage /100 Check your answers Page 1 of 4 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Easy Questions Question 1 Copper is sometimes used to make cooking utensils and pans. Three properties of copper are shown below: 1 Good conductor of electricity. 2 Corrosion resistant. 3 Good conductor of heat. Which of these properties make it good for making cooking utensils? A. 1 and 3 B. 1 only C. 2 and 3 D. 2 only [1 mark] Page 2 of 4 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Medium Questions Question 1 The table shows some properties of four metals Which of the four metals would be the most suitable for aircraft construction? density strength resistance to corrosion A high low low B low high high C high high low D low low high [1 mark] Page 3 of 4 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Hard Questions Question 1 The three statements below about aluminium are all correct. 1 Aluminium reacts readily to form aluminium oxide 2 Aluminium is extracted from its ore by electrolysis as it cannot be extracted by reduction with carbon 3 Aluminium is used in electrical wiring because of its good electrical conductivity In which of these statements can 'aluminium' be replaced by 'copper' and still be correct? 1 2 3 A ✓ ✓ ✓ B ✗ ✓ ✗ C ✓ ✗ ✓ D ✗ ✗ ✓ [1 mark] Page 4 of 4 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources 9.3 Alloys & their Properties Question Paper Course Cambridge O Level Chemistry Section 9. Metals Topic 9.3 Alloys & their Properties Question Set Multiple Choice Questions Time Allowed 10 Score /6 Percentage /100 Check your answers Page 1 of 6 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Easy Questions Question 1 Which diagram shows an alloy? [1 mark] Page 2 of 6 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 2 Zinc has many uses in the home. The diagram shows two items that contain zinc. In which of these items is zinc used as an alloy? bucket door-knocker A × ✓ B ✓ ✓ C × × D ✓ × [1 mark] Question 3 Why are alloys harder than the pure metals from which they are made? A There are stronger bonds between the atoms B The atoms are all the same size C The layers of atoms are distorted D The properties of each element have combined [1 mark] Page 3 of 6 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Medium Questions Question 1 The structure of an alloy is shown below. Alloys are mixtures of metals with other metals or non-metals. They are usually much stronger and harder than pure metals. Which statement explains these features? A. The irregular sizes of the atoms distorts the regular arrangement in the metal structure, meaning more force is required to bend the metal B. The irregular sizes of the atoms distorts the regular arrangement in the metal structure as the bonding is disrupted when the atoms are added C. The regular sizes of the atoms distorts the irregular arrangement in the metal structure, meaning more force is required to bend the metal D. A mixture of metals is tougher than a pure metal because a mixture has more intermolecular forces than a pure metal. [1 mark] Page 4 of 6 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 2 The diagram shows the structure of an alloy. Which statement about alloys is correct? A. Alloys can only be formed by mixing copper or iron with other metals. B. Carbon and iron are the only two elements in stainless steel. C. In an alloy there is attraction between positive ions and a ‘sea’ of delocalized electrons. D. The alloy brass has a chemical formula. [1 mark] Page 5 of 6 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Hard Questions Question 1 Brass is an alloy of two metals. Which is the correct statement? A. The alloy will completely dissolve in dilute hydrochloric acid. B. Brass is formed by a chemical reaction between two metals C. Brass can be represented by a chemical formula D. One of the metals in the alloy will dissolve in dilute hydrochloric acid [1 mark] Page 6 of 6 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources 9.4 Reactivity Series Question Paper Course Cambridge O Level Chemistry Section 9. Metals Topic 9.4 Reactivity Series Question Set Multiple Choice Questions Time Allowed 20 Score /11 Percentage /100 Check your answers Page 1 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Easy Questions Question 1 A student observed the reaction between copper(II) sulfate solution and zinc. Which observations are correct for this reaction? Observation 1 Observation 2 A solution colour stays the same pale grey crystals forming B solution turns darker blue grey residue on the metal C solution turns orange/brown blue crystals form on the metal D solution turns paler blue orange / brown residue on the metal [1 mark] Page 2 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 2 A student was investigating the reactivity of four different metals, W, X, Y and Z, in hydrochloric acid. Which is the most reactive metal and which is the least reactive metal? Most reactive metal Least reactive metal A W X B X W C Y X D W Z [1 mark] Page 3 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Medium Questions Question 1 Compound Y is thermally decomposed with carbon using the apparatus below: A brown solid is formed in the reaction tube and the limewater turns cloudy. What is compound Y? A. Copper (II) oxide B. Calcium oxide C. Magnesium oxide D. Sodium oxide [1 mark] Page 4 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 2 Calcium, copper, iron and magnesium are metals. They can be placed in order of reactivity. Which of the following statements about these metals is correct? A. Iron reacts with steam but magnesium does not. B. Copper reacts with dilute hydrochloric acid to form copper (II) chloride. C. Magnesium and calcium both react with hot water. D. Iron (II) oxide cannot be reduced by heating strongly with carbon. [1 mark] Question 3 Which row in the table below shows how the metal will react? metal reacts with dilute acid reacts rapidly with cold water reacts with steam A copper ✓ × × B calcium × ✓ ✓ C zinc ✓ × × D magnesium ✓ × ✓ [1 mark] Page 5 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 4 Q, R and S are metals. Reacts with dilute Metal Reacts with cold water Reacts with steam hydrochloric acid Q yes yes violently R very slowly slowly less strongly S no no no What are the possible identities of the metals Q, R and S? Q R S A Potassium Iron Magnesium B Sodium Zinc Copper C Silver Aluminium Iron D Calcium Copper Gold [1 mark] Page 6 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 5 A student was investigating the reactivity of different metals in hydrochloric acid. The diagrams show what happens when each metal was added to dilute hydrochloric acid. What are W, X, Y and Z? W X Y Z A Calcium Copper Magnesium Zinc B Copper Zinc Calcium Magnesium C Magnesium Calcium Zinc Copper D Zinc Magneisum Copper Calcium [1 mark] Page 7 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Hard Questions Question 1 Reactions of three metals and their oxides are shown in the table. metal reacts with cold water metal oxide reacts with carbon P no no Q no yes R yes no What is the order of reactivity of the metals? Least reactive → Most reactive A P Q R B Q P R C Q R P D R P Q [1 mark] Page 8 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 2 Five different metals P, Q, R, S and T were reacted with dilute hydrochloric acid. The volume of hydrogen gas produced after one minute was measured. The results are shown in the bar chart below: What is the order of reactivity of the metals? most reactive → → → least reactive A P Q R S T B R P S Q T C T Q S P R D T S R Q P [1 mark] Page 9 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 3 The following section of the reactivity series shows a newly discovered element, Y. The only oxide of Y has the formula YO. Ca Mg Fe Y H Cu Which of the equations shows a reaction which would take place? A. 2 Y(s) + Cu2+(aq) → 2 Y+(aq) + Cu(s) B. Y(s) + Fe2O3(s) → 2 Fe(s) + 3 YO(s) C. Y(s) + 2 HCl (aq) → YCl2(aq) + H2(g) D. Cu(s) + Y2+(aq) → Cu2+(aq) + Y(s) [1 mark] Page 10 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers  Head to www.savemyexams.com for more awesome resources Question 4 Four different metals P, Q, R and S were added to different aqueous solutions of their ions. The results are shown in the table below. Metal P2+ Q2+ R2+ S2+ P ✗ ✗ ✓ ✓ Q ✓ ✗ ✓ ✓ R ✗ ✗ ✗ ✗ S ✗ ✗ ✓ ✗ Key: ✗ = no reaction, ✓ = reaction What is the order of reactivity of the metals from most reactive to least reactive? most reactive → → least reactive A Q P S R B Q S P R C R P S Q D R S P Q [1 mark] Page 11 of 11 © 2015-2024 Save My Exams, Ltd. · Revision Notes, Topic Questions, Past Papers