Scribd
Upload
259 views3 pages

Homework: Level 3 BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Past Paper Exam Questions

This document contains 5 multiple choice questions from a past paper exam on BTEC Applied Science Unit 1. Question 1 asks about the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfate ion. Question 2 asks to describe the structure of an ionic compound. Question 3 asks about properties of ionic compounds when solid versus molten, and the reason they conduct when molten. Question 4 asks to identify a property of solid sodium sulfate. Question 5 asks to define an ionic bond.

Uploaded by

abdi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as RTF, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
259 views3 pages

Homework: Level 3 BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Past Paper Exam Questions

This document contains 5 multiple choice questions from a past paper exam on BTEC Applied Science Unit 1. Question 1 asks about the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfate ion. Question 2 asks to describe the structure of an ionic compound. Question 3 asks about properties of ionic compounds when solid versus molten, and the reason they conduct when molten. Question 4 asks to identify a property of solid sodium sulfate. Question 5 asks to define an ionic bond.

Uploaded by

abdi
Copyright
© © All Rights Reserved
We take content rights seriously. If you suspect this is your content, claim it here.
Available Formats
Download as RTF, PDF, TXT or read online on Scribd
You are on page 1/ 3

Homework: Level 3 BTEC Applied Science Unit 1 Past Paper Exam Questions

Q1. Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change your mind
about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .
Sodium sulfate is an ionic compound.

Sodium sulfate contains sodium ions (Na+) and sulfate ions .

(i)  Complete Sentence 1.
(1)

(ii)  Identify the oxidation number of sulfur in the sulfate ion, .


(1)
   A    +2
   B    +4
   C    +6
   D    +8
(Total for question = 2 marks)

Q2. Magnesium sulfate is an ionic compound.

Describe the structure of an ionic compound.


(2)
.............................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

 (Total for question = 2 marks)

Q3. Sodium chloride is an ionic compound.

One property of ionic compounds is that they conduct electricity when molten or in solution.

They do not conduct electricity when solid.


(i)  Give one other property of ionic compounds.
(1)
.............................................................................................................................................

(ii)  Identify the reason why ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten.
(1)

   A    electrons are free to move

   B    electrons are held tightly in a lattice

   C    ions are free to move

   D    ions are held tightly in a lattice


(Total for question = 2 marks)
 

Q4. Answer the question with a cross in the box you think is correct . If you change your mind
about an answer, put a line through the box and then mark your new answer with a cross .

Sodium sulfate is an ionic compound.

Identify a property of solid sodium sulfate.


(1)
   A    good conductor of electricity
   B    high melting point
   C    insoluble in water
   D    malleable
(Total for question = 1 mark)
 
Q5. Silver bromide and potassium bromide both contain strong ionic bonds.
State what is meant by the term ionic bond.

.............................................................................................................................................

.............................................................................................................................................

 
(Total for question = 1 mark)
 

You might also like

pFad - Phonifier reborn

Pfad - The Proxy pFad of © 2024 Garber Painting. All rights reserved.

Note: This service is not intended for secure transactions such as banking, social media, email, or purchasing. Use at your own risk. We assume no liability whatsoever for broken pages.


Alternative Proxies:

Alternative Proxy

pFad Proxy

pFad v3 Proxy

pFad v4 Proxy