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Arrangement of the
particles
Density
Shape
Volume
Examples
Gas
1. There are three types of subatomic particles in an atom, i.e. protons, neutrons and
electrons.
Electrons
Protons
Location
The Movement
Charge
Relative mass
Neutrons
4.3 Applying the idea of proton number and nucleon number in atoms of
elements
Proton Number and Nucleon Number in Atoms
Proton Number
Nucleon Number
The table below shows a few examples of elements with their proton numbers and nucleon
numbers.
Element
Nuclide
Nucleon
Proton
notation
number ( A)
number (Z)
Hydroge
n
1
1
Number of
Number of
electrons
neutrons
(=Z)
(A - Z = N)
Helium
4
2
Lithium
7
3
Chlorine
35
17
He
Li
Cl
Isotope
1. Isotopes are
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Exercises 4.3
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1. The periodic table has ____________ All the elements in each group have the _____________
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2. The ________________ in the periodic table are known as ________. There are ___________
in the periodic table and the element of each period is arranged in _______________________
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3. All elements that are in the ____________________ have the __________________________
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1. ________________________
the
elements
change
from
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2. _____________condition
the
elements
change
from
the
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3. Elements
also
change
from
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Exercises 4.4
Structured Question
1. Diagram 6 shows an incomplete periodic table.
(a) Among the elements represented by the letters U, V, W, X, Y and Z, state one element which
being
2. Diagram 7 shows several examples of metals from a group in the Periodic Table.
Explain how you would develop a concept based on the information given in the diagram. Your
explanation should be based on the following criteria:
(a) Identify two common characteristics.
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(b) Develop an initial concept.
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(c) Give other examples of elements in the same group. Give examples of elements with similar
properties but belong to a different group.
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(d) Explain the actual concept.
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Atom
1. A molecule is a particle that is made up of two or more atoms that are combined
chemically.
2. There are two types of molecules:
a) molecules that have two or more atoms of the same type.
Examples: nitrogen molecules and oxygen molecules
3. There are weak forces of attraction between the molecules which are known as Van der
Waals forces.
4. There is a group of solids known as covalent macromolecules which are held by very
strong covalent bonds. Diamond and graphite are the best examples of covalent
macromolecules which are strong solids.
ions
1. Atoms that lose electrons will become positively charged ions, while atoms that accept
electrons will become negatively charged ions.
2. When sodium (a metal) reacts with chlorine (a non-metal) to form compound, the sodium atoms
lose electrons to become positively charged ions, Na+. and chlorine atoms accept
electrons to become negative ions. CI3. The ions are very stable and have strong electrostatic forces of attraction and have high
melting and boiling points.
Physical Properties
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Exercises 4.5
Essay Question
The electrical conductivity of substances made of atoms, substances made of
molecules and substances made of ions are different.
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You are given lead, sulphur and lead(II) bromide (all in powdered form).
(a) Suggest a hypothesis to investigate the above statement.
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(b) Describe an experiment to test your hypothesis based on the following criteria.
(i) Aim of the experiment
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(ii) Identification of variables
[2 marks]
(iii) List of apparatus and materials
[1 mark]
(iv) Procedure or method
[4 marks]
(v) Tabulation of data
[1 mark]
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Uses of Metal
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Uses of Non-metal
Non Metal
Carbon
(b) Graphite
(i) Graphite consists of layers of carbon atoms strongly bonded in the form of
hexagonal rings.
(ii) The layers of carbon are, however, weakly bonded to each other. As a result,
they can move easily over one another.
(iii) Graphite can conduct electricity.
(iv) Uses:
serves as a lubricant in machines
for making pencil lead
acts as a carbon electrode in a dry cell
Clorine
Sulphur
(a) Sulphur is yellow in colour and burns easily.
(b) Uses:
(i) for making sulphuric acid, paints and detergents
(ii) for making anti-fungal drugs, synthetic fibres and matches
(iii) added to natural rubber to produce vulcanised rubber
(iv) for making solvents like carbon disulphide
Noble gas
(a) Uses:
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Exercises 4.6
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Pure Substances
1. Pure substances contain atoms or molecules of only one type.
2. Pure substances have fixed melting and boiling points.
3. The presence of impurities will lower the melting point but increase the boiling point of a
substance.
4. The melting point of ice is 0C. The presence of impurities (e.g. salt) will lower the melting
point by a few degrees depending on the quantity of salt added (possibly -2C or -3C).
5. Purified distilled water boils at 100C The presence of impurities (e.g. salt) will increase the
boiling point (probably 102C or 103C).
Methods of Purification
1. Impurities can be separated physically by the process of filtration, distillation and
crystallization.
2. How do you separate a mixture of sugar and sand?
The mixture of sugar and sand is added with water so that all the sugar dissolves. Then
the mixture is filtered. The insoluble sand will be left on the filter paper, and the filtrate
(sugar solution) is collected. This process is called filtration. The sugar solution is then
heated until it is saturated. Then the solution is left to cool and sugar crystals are
formed. This process is called crystallization.
3. How do you get pure water from sea water?
Sea water is heated to boiling at 100C, the water vapour condenses in the Liebig
condenser and is collected. The water that condenses is known as the distillate (purified
distilled water). This process is called distillation.
4. When we want to separate a mixture of two liquids such as water and alcohol or petroleum
components, fractional distillation can be carried out.
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Water is a necessity of life in this world. Three quarters of our world is covered with water. The
problem the world is facing now is environmental pollution that has affected the supply of clean
water for our daily use. Research has been carried out on various methods to get clean water.
Applications of Purification
The Process of Obtaining Purified Distilled Water
1. Several countries in the Middle East have been distilling sea water to get drinking water.
2. Tap water is distilled extensively to get purified distilled water (pure water).
3. Purified distilled water is used in the preparation of chemical solutions and medicines in
hospitals.
4. The water in the batteries of vehicles can also be replaced with distilled water.
The Process of Obtaining Pure Clean Alcohol
In the manufacture of alcohol, distillation is carried out to purify and increase the concentration of
the alcohol.
Fractional Distillation to Obtain Petroleum Components
Exercises 4.5
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Essay Question
The boiling point of water increases when some salt is added into the water.
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