Starter quiz
- What are the basic units of matter?
- atoms ✓
- compounds
- elements
- molecules
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- What are elements made of?
- different compounds
- only one type of atom ✓
- two or more atoms
- a mixture of substances
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- What forms when two or more elements chemically combine?
- atoms
- compounds ✓
- elements
- mixtures
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- What occurs during a chemical reaction?
- atoms are created
- elements are destroyed
- atoms are rearranged to form new substances ✓
- electrons disappear
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- What is the purpose of the periodic table?
- To display chemical reactions.
- To list elements alphabetically.
- To organise elements based on their properties. ✓
- To identify unknown substances.
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- What information does the atomic number of an element provide?
- The number of neutrons in the nucleus.
- The total number of particles in the atom.
- The number of protons in the nucleus. ✓
- The number of electrons in a neutral atom. ✓
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Exit quiz
- What colour flame does sodium produce in a flame test?
- green
- blue
- yellow ✓
- lilac
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- What does a white precipitate indicate in a precipitation reaction?
- increase in temperature
- presence of certain metal ions ✓
- release of gas
- formation of a new acid
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- Flow charts help in chemical analysis by ...
- breaking down complex procedures into simpler steps. ✓
- measuring solutions.
- recording observations.
- identifying unknown substances.
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- What is an important practice when recording observations?
- using abbreviations
- using tables and charts ✓
- writing in paragraphs
- only recording significant results
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- What is the purpose of accurate observation in chemical analysis?
- To ensure correct identification of substances. ✓
- To speed up the experiment.
- To use more chemicals.
- To avoid using hazardous materials.
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- What should be recorded during a flame test?
- The duration of the test.
- The temperature of the flame.
- The shape of the flame.
- The colour of the flame. ✓
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Key learning points
- Unique tests for each substance help minimise errors and ensure correct identification.
- Flow charts break down complex activities into ordered sets of simpler steps, crucial for efficient ion identification.
- Observations and results should be recorded accurately for analysis during the practical.
Common misconception
All tests for ions are interchangeable and can be used in any order without affecting the outcome.
Clarify that each test is specific and must be conducted in a particular order to avoid interference. For example, testing for sulfates before halides can prevent false positives caused by overlapping precipitates, ensuring accurate identification.
Keywords
Precipitate - An insoluble solid formed when two solutions react together.
Ion - An ion is an atom or group of atoms with a positive or negative charge due to the loss or gain of electrons.
Cation - A positively charged ion.
Anion - A negatively charged ion.
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