Paper 1 Topic 1- Atomic Structure & The Periodic Table (Atoms, elements and compounds)

Question 1

Where can metals be found in the periodic table?

Answer 1

Group 1-2, transition metals block

Question 2

Where can non-metals be found in the periodic table?

Answer 2

Right side

Question 3

What is meant by a molecule?

Answer 3

2 or more elements bonded together

Question 4

State 3 elements that exist as di-atomic molecules.

Answer 4

• Hydrogen
• Nitrogen
• Oxygen
• Flourine
• Iodine
• Chlorine
• Bromine

Question 5

What is the name of the NaCl salt?

Answer 5

Sodium chloride

Question 6

What is the name of the KBr salt?

Answer 6

Potassium bromide

Question 7

What is the name of CH₄?

Answer 7

Methane

Question 8

What is the definition of an ion?

Answer 8

An electronically charged atom

Question 9

What is the relative charge of an Na+ ion?

Answer 9

1+

Question 10

What is the relative charge of a Cl‐ ion?

Answer 10

-1

Question 11

Define reactant.

Answer 11

A substance that reacts to form a product

Question 12

Define product

Answer 12

The substance formed from a chemical reaction

Question 13

Exam style question (F+H)

In the Born-Haber process, Nitrogen and Hydrogen react to form ammonia. Write the word equation for this reaction.

Answer 13

Nitrogen + Hydrogen -> Ammonia

Question 14

What do the state symbols (s), (L), (g) and (aq) mean in a symbol equation?

Answer 14

• Solid
• Liquid
• Gas
• Aqueous (the substance is dissolved in water)