Formative Practice 6.1 – Science Form 1 Chapter 6


Question 1:
State the subatomic particles.

Answer:
Proton, electron and neutron


Question 2:
Why is an atom neutral?

Answer:
The number of electrons in an atom is equal to the number of protons. Thus, an atom is neutral.


Question 3:
What is meant by element and compound?

Answer:
An element is made of only one type of atom while a compound consists of two or more elements that are combined chemically.


Question 4:
Explain briefly the difference between atom and molecule.

Answer:
An atom is the smallest particle of an element while a molecule is a combination of two or more atoms.


Question 5:
How are the elements arranged in the Periodic Table?

Answer:
Elements are arranged according to their proton number.


Question 6:
Classify the elements below to metals and non-metals.

carbon, magnesium, iodine, chlorine, neon,
argon, aluminium, copper, iron, gold, mercury

Answer:




Question 7:
You are given element X. What should you do to identify the element?

Answer:
Look at the physical properties of element X (appearance, ductility, malleability, electrical and heat conductivity and also melting point of the element)

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