Mid 2nd Term Mathayom 1 Science
Mid 2nd Term Mathayom 1 Science
General instructions: -
This question paper consists of 26 questions, and it is divided into three sections A, B and C.
Every answer should be written neatly, clearly, visibly and legibly.
All questions are compulsory. Answer all the questions.
2. The diagram below shows the particle arrangement in three different substances, X, Y and Z.
5. A bag of water is cooled in the freezer. Which of the following shows the changes of state?
A Liquid → gas
B Liquid → solid
C Gas → liquid
D Solid → liquid
6. The diagram below shows the three states of matter.
8. Which of the following descriptions is not true regarding the characteristics of a matter?
A The force of attraction between particles in a solid is strong.
B Gases do not have a fixed shape but have a definite volume.
C Particles in a liquid are arranged loosely and are not in order.
D Particles in a gas can move more freely than in a liquid.
I Silicon
II Cobalt
III Arsenic
A I and II only
B I and III only
C II and III only
D I, II and III
11. The diagram below shows an incomplete Periodic Table.
13. Substance X has a definite volume and takes the shape of its container.
Substance X is most probably
A a gas
B a liquid
C a solid
D an alloy
What could be X?
A A metal
B A compound
C An element
D A mixture
What is process X?
A Melting
B Condensation
C Boiling
D Evaporation
17. What happens to the particles in an ice during the process of sublimation?
A The movement of the particles becomes slower.
B The particles vibrate about their fixed positions.
C The particles move randomly.
D The particles are packed closely together.
20. The diagram below shows the arrangement of particles in a type of substance.
1. Complete the following diagram with the words given below to show the classification of
matter. (16 marks)
Gas Desk Salt Air
Mercury Carbon Dioxide Diesel Liquid
Matter
2. Fill in the table to show the properties of the subatomic particles. (14 marks)
In the nucleus -2 Electron In the nucleus
+1 Proton Amazon +2
1
0 Megatron -1 1840
Proton 1
0 1
SECTION C (30 MARKS)
2. Name two metals, non-metals and metalloids each based on the Periodic Table. (12 marks)
Metals Non-metals Metalloids
Metals : __________________________________________________________
Non-metals : __________________________________________________________
Metalloids : __________________________________________________________
Material X : __________________________________________________________
Material Y : __________________________________________________________
Material Z : __________________________________________________________