Explain the term sonorous.

Important Questions on Atoms and Elements

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Q>Q 2

Explain the term density.

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Q>Q 3

Aluminium is used for outdoor electricity cables. See if you can suggest three reasons why.

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Q>Q 4

Write down what you think are the three main general properties that distinguish metals from non-metals.

MEDIUM

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Q>Q 5

Give one example of a physical property, and one of a chemical property, for non-metals.

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Checkup on Chapter 3>Q □

Define the term atom.

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Checkup on Chapter 3>Q □

Define the term element.

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Checkup on Chapter 3>Q □

Define the term compound.

EASY

Upper Secondary: IGCSE

IMPORTANT

Complete Chemistry for Cambridge IGCSE® Second Edition>Chapter 3 - Atoms and Elements>Checkup on Chapter 3>Q □

Where in the atom the nucleus is present and which particles it contains?