Topic 2.1: Classifying Matter
Papers 2 & 4 Style Questions
Section A: Particle Diagrams (5 Questions)
Question 1: Identify the substance type shown below.
Question 2: What type of substance is shown?
Question 3: Classify this substance.
Question 4: Identify this mixture type.
Question 5: Draw a diagram showing a mixture containing elements AND compounds.
[This is a Paper 4 extended response question]
Section B: Definitions (5 Questions)
Question 6: Define the term element.
Question 7: Define the term compound.
Question 8: Define the term mixture.
Question 9: State TWO differences between a compound and a mixture.
Question 10: Give an example of:
(a) An element
(b) A compound
(c) A mixture
Section C: Separation of Mixtures (5 Questions)
Question 11: A mixture contains iron filings and sulfur powder.
(a) Explain how you could separate the iron from this mixture.
(b) State why this method works.
Question 12: When iron and sulfur are heated together, they react to form iron sulfide (FeS).
(a) Can you use a magnet to separate iron from iron sulfide? Explain your answer.
(b) Is iron sulfide a mixture or a compound?
Question 13: A student has a mixture of sand and salt.
Describe a method to separate this mixture and obtain pure samples of both sand and salt.
Question 14: State whether each of the following methods separates a mixture by CHEMICAL or PHYSICAL means:
(a) Using a magnet to remove iron from a mixture
(b) Heating copper carbonate to produce copper oxide and carbon dioxide
(c) Filtering sand from water
Question 15: Explain why air is classified as a mixture and NOT a compound.
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Total Marks Available: 30 marks
Practice using mark scheme keywords like: element, compound, mixture, chemically bonded, physical separation, one type of atom
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