CAIE IGCSE Chemistry 2 Atoms Elements and Compounds Topic Practice

Question 1

[Maximum number: 1]

Which substance is a mixture?

A

air

B

graphite

C

oxygen

D

water

Question 2

[Maximum number: 1]

Four statements about atoms are listed.

1 The centre of an atom is positively charged.
2 Protons and electrons are located in the nucleus.
3 Protons and electrons have the same mass.
4 Most of the mass of an atom is in the nucleus.

Which statements are correct?

A

1 and 2

B

1 and 4

C

2 and 3

D

3 and 4

Question 3

[Maximum number: 1]

Some information about particles P, Q, R and S is shown.

Table for Question 3 — CAIE IGCSE Chemistry

Which two particles are isotopes of the same element?

A

P and Q

B

P and S

C

Q and R

D

R and S

Question 4

[Maximum number: 1]

Magnesium reacts with oxygen to form magnesium oxide.
What happens to magnesium atoms and oxygen atoms during this reaction?

A

Magnesium and oxygen share two electrons.

B

Magnesium gains two electrons and oxygen loses two electrons.

C

Magnesium loses one electron and oxygen gains one electron.

D

Magnesium loses two electrons and oxygen gains two electrons.

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