Activity 1
Activity 1
Activity 1
Name: ______________________________________________________
Direction. Read and analyse carefully. Encircle the letter of your choice. (2points each)
Substances like elements and compounds have definite composition and distinct properties.
Which of the above representations suggests a substance?
A. II and III C. I and II
B. I and IV D. III and IV
2. Diamond and graphite are two substances of industrial importance. Diamond is used for cutting, shaping, and sharpening
of tools, glass and metal parts. Graphite is an excellent dry lubricant. The two substances have at least one in common.
Which of the following statements is correct?
A. Both are very hard. C. Both are black in color
B. Both are made of carbon D. Both conduct electricity
3. Why are cooking utensils such as saucepans, spoons and others often made of aluminum?
A. Aluminum conducts heat efficiently. C. Aluminum is a very light metal.
B. Aluminum does not corrode readily. D. All of the given statements.
4. Solder is a mixture of 50 % lead (melting point =328C) and 50% tin (melting point=232C). It is used to join two metal
surfaces together. Which statement best describes about the solder?
A. Its melting point is 232 C.
B. Solder will boil at 328 C on heating.
C. Tin and lead can be separated by distillation.
D. On heating, the tin will melt first at 232 C while the lead will melt last at 328 C
5. A material X has a sharp, constant melting point. When heat is applied to it, a black solid Y and a brown gas Z are formed.
Y melted when further heating at high temperature is applied. What is the classification of material X?
A. Colloid C. Element
B. Compound D. Mixture
For item numbers 6-7, refer to I, II, III, IV and V respectively to answer this question.
9. All of the following are properties of bromine. Which one is NOT a chemical property of bromine ?
A. When placed in contact with a salt, bromine forms a compound that melts at 801C.
B. Bromine reacts with sodium metal to form a white solid residue.
C. Bromine is a reddish-brown liquid and boils at 59oC
D. When exposed to ethylene, bromine decolorizes.
10. A material labeled A looks heterogeneous. When water is added a grayish residue was left at the bottom of the beaker
while the rest dissolved in water. What is the classification of material A?
A. Colloid C. Element
B. Compound D. Mixture