Science 9:

Chemistry Test - Adapted Version

Name: __________________________
Date:_________________
Circle:

9A

9B

9C

Answer all questions to the best of your ability! Do not leave blanks or
unanswered questions. Good Luck!

Section
Part A: Multiple Choice
Part B: Short Answer
Part C: Charts
Part D: Periodic Table
TOTAL:
BONUS:
PERCENTAGE:

Points
/15
/15
/22
/32
/84
/3

Equations:
Number of Protons = Atomic Number
Number of Electrons = Number of Protons = Atomic Number
Number of Neutrons = Mass Number - Atomic Number

Part A: Multiple Choice Place the correct letter in the space at the
beginning of each question. (15 pts)
1)

Which substance in the Slime Polymer Lab contained the polyvinyl alcohol?
a.

Food colouring

b.

Borax

c.

Glue

d.

Water

2)

The groups of the periodic table are:

a.

Up and down

b.

Side to side

c.

Diagonally

d.

There are no groups on the periodic table

3)

Each element is different because of the number of _______________.

a.

Element

b.

Nucleus

c.

Protons

d.

Electrons

Which of the 3 major sections of the periodic table contain elements that are
shiny conductors of electricity?

4)
a.

Metals

b.

Non-Metals

c.

Metalloids

d.

Halogens

5)

Atoms cannot be created or destroyed.

a.

True

b.

False

6)

A neutron .
a.

Is negative and found inside the nucleus of an atom.

b.

Is positive and found inside the nucleus of an atom.

c.

Is neutral and found inside the nucleus of an atom.

d.

Is neutral and found in shells around the nucleus.

7)

What is found between the electrons in atoms?

a.

Protons

b.

Empty Space

c.

Neutrons

d.

Electricity

8)

What is the relationship between atoms and molecules?

a.

Molecules are made of atoms.

b.

Atoms are made of molecules.

c.

Atoms and molecules are made of electrons.

d.

There is no relationship between atoms and molecules.

9)

Which one of the following substances is an element?

a.

Water

b.

Salt

c.

Helium

d.

Milk

10)

11)

Which substance in the following list is a compound?

a.

Salt

b.

Carbon

c.

Sulfur

d.

Neon

The total number of atoms represented by the chemical formula K2Cr2O7 is:

a.

b.

c.

11

d.

28

Silicon dioxide, SiO2, is the major component of sand. Silicon dioxide is

considered to be a compound because:

12)
a.

It is a pure substance.

b.

It consists of two different elements.

c.

It is a very common substance.

d.

Its composition varies.

13)

Which of the following parts of an atom has the smallest mass?

a.

Electron

b.

Proton

c.

Neutron

d.

Nucleus

As you move from left to right across a row on the periodic table, the atomic
number

14)
a.

Increases

b.

Decreases

c.

Remains constant

What is the last name of the man who first placed the elements in the periodic
table?

15)
a.

Dmitri

b.

Mendeleev

c.

Dalton

d.

Boyle

Part B: Short Answer Answer each question in the space provided. (15
pts)

1. Place the following words in order from smallest to largest: (3pts)

molecule
neutron
atom
proton
compound

electron

SMALLEST
_________
_________
_________
_________

LARGEST

2. Which two subatomic particles make up most of the mass of an atom? (2pts)
___________________________ and _____________________________

3. What is the chemical formula for water? (1pt) ________________________

4. Draw the structural model for water. Label each atom with the elements
symbol. (2pts)

5. What is a polymer? Explain the definition in your own words. (2pts)

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6. Describe how you can use the atomic mass and the atomic number to find the
number of neutrons in an atom. (2pts)
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7. List 3 examples of polymers that you would find in the world. (3pts)
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Part C: Fill in the Charts Complete the following tables. (22 pts)
a. NH4OH (4pts)
Symbol of
Atom

Name of Atom

# of Atoms

b. 2(C2H5)2O
Symbol of
Atom

Name of Atom

# of Atoms

Name of Atom

# of Atoms

c. Al2(CO3)3
Symbol of
Atom

(4pts)

(4pts)

Part D: Questions on Periodic Table The following questions pertain to

the periodic table. Fill in the answers in the spaces provided. (32 pts)

1. Use the periodic table to fill in the table. Give the element name and symbol
for each: (6pts)
Period

Group

14

17

Name

Symbol

2. Pick any one element from the periodic table and fill out the following chart.
7pts)
Name:
Symbol:
Number of
protons in the
nucleus:
Metal, Non
Metal, or
Metalloid:
Solid, Liquid,
or Gas:
Atomic Mass:
One important
fact or use for
this element:

3. What Am I? (8pts)
a. A particle found in the nucleus ___________________________________
b. An atom with 14 electrons ______________________________________
c. A subatomic particle having a mass of about zero _____________________
d. An atom with 27 protons _______________________________________
e. A subatomic particle found outside the nucleus _______________________
f. The central core of an atom _____________________________________
g. Element with atomic number 50 __________________________________
h. An atom with a mass of 12 ______________________________________

4. Complete the following chart: (11 pts)

Element

Atomic

Atomic

Name

Number Mass

Number
of
Neutrons

Helium

16

Electron Drawing

BONUS: You do not have to answer this question if you do not want to.
It is your choice! (3 pts)

1. Tellurium (Te) has an atomic number of 52 and atomic mass of 127.60 amu.
Iodine (I) has an atomic number of 53 and an atomic mass of 126.90 amu. This is
an example of an odd couple. Explain why you think Mendeleev ordered Te
(tellurium) before I (iodine), even though it has the larger atomic number. (3pts)
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