Science Unit 3 — Change ⏱ ~25 min Checkpoint 2

Checkpoint 2

Review the key ideas from Lessons 6-10, then test yourself with 10 multiple-choice questions and 3 short-answer questions.

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6

Heating, Cooling and Change of State

Focus:

Key terms: Change of state, Melting, Freezing

7

Dissolving, Solutions and Separating Mixtures

Focus:

Key terms: Solute, Solvent, Solution

8

Conservation of Mass in Changes

Focus:

Key terms: Conservation of mass, Closed system, Open system

9

Reactions in Everyday Life

Focus:

Key terms: Respiration, Photosynthesis, Combustion

10

Investigating Change Safely

Focus:

Key terms: Hazard, Risk, Safety goggles

1. What happens to the temperature of pure ice while it is melting?

AIt keeps rising
BIt stays at 0 degrees Celsius
CIt drops below zero
DIt jumps to 100 degrees Celsius

2. Which process is the reverse of condensation?

AFreezing
BMelting
CEvaporation
DSublimation

3. In a saltwater solution, which is the solvent?

ASalt
BWater
CAir
DSand

4. Which method would you use to separate sand from water?

AEvaporation
BFiltration
CDistillation
DChromatography

5. According to the law of conservation of mass, what happens to mass during a chemical reaction in a closed system?

AIt increases
BIt decreases
CIt stays the same
DIt turns into energy

6. Why does a piece of iron appear to gain mass when it rusts in open air?

AIron creates new mass
BOxygen from the air combines with iron
CWater turns into iron oxide
DThe iron absorbs heat and becomes heavier

7. Which gas is produced during photosynthesis?

ACarbon dioxide
BNitrogen
COxygen
DHydrogen

8. What type of reaction occurs inside a battery to produce electricity?

ACombustion
BElectrolysis
CElectrochemical reaction
DNuclear reaction

9. What does a risk assessment help you do?

AMake experiments more exciting
BIdentify hazards and decide how to reduce risk
CAvoid writing anything down
DSkip safety equipment

10. Which piece of equipment protects your eyes during practical work?

AGloves
BApron
CSafety goggles
DTongs
SA1

Describe what happens to particle arrangement and energy when a liquid boils. (2 marks)

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SA2

Define 'solute', 'solvent', and 'solution' using an everyday example. (2 marks)

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SA3

State the law of conservation of mass and explain why it is important in chemistry. (2 marks)

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