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Form 1 Chemistry Revision Questions © 2021

Topic: Introduction to Chemistry
1st paper

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1. Professor Jimmy Gitau is a chemical engineer and a lecturer in School of Applied Sciences,
Chemistry department of Waybridge University. He has supervised many students pursuing
postgraduate degrees. He has also worked with Eely Pharmaceuticals Company that manufactures
penicillin (an anti-biotic). Use this information to answer questions that follow:
(a) Why is Chemistry regarded as a science? (2marks)
(b) (i) Do you think penicillin is a pure substance?
(ii) Name four aspects of pure substances studied in Chemistry. (4marks)
2. The object of Chemistry is material realities called pure substances.
(a) What is your understanding of the term pure substance? (1mark)
(b) Name these pure substances and give an example of each. (2marks)
3. Chemistry is the study of pure substances.
(a) Name two categories of pure substances studied in Chemistry (2marks)
(b) Name four (4) aspects of pure substances a Chemist is interested to study (4marks)
4. Name the three common (traditional) states of matter (3marks)
5. In which branch of Chemistry will you study the following concepts? (9marks)
(a) Use of chemical reactions to generate electricity e.g. lighting a bulb using a lemon fruit; using car
battery containing sulphuric acid to ignite a car or light a bulb
(b) Use of electricity to start off a chemical reaction e.g. performing electrolysis
(c) Making of organic compounds like soap, medicine, plastics, synthetic fruit flavours
(d) Calculation of amount of heat that a known mass of a burning candle can produce
(e) Production of nuclear energy
(f) Reaction of inorganic compounds e.g. mineral acids like hydrochloric acid, bases like sodium
hydroxide and mineral salts like sodium chloride (common salt) to produce new pure substances
(g) Determination of all ingredients that make a drink e.g. fanta, juice and brews
(h) Performance of laboratory test to identify harmful substances in a food sample
(i) Study of compounds that contain metals like sodium, copper, silver, aluminium, iron
(a) Study of compounds of carbon backbone
(b) Study of energy in chemical substances
(c) Study of separation, identification and quantification of substances
(d) Study of compounds of other than those of carbon backbone
6. Chemistry is a science. Science is a systematic and logical inquiry into natural and physical world
through observations and experiments. Name any four observable changes a chemist is interested in
as an experiment proceeds. (4marks)
7. Name and give functions of four apparatus commonly used in Chemistry laboratory. (8marks)
9. Name any four measuring equipment that are commonly used in Chemistry. Give one use of each.

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8. There are many industries in Nairobi and its environs where knowledge in Chemistry is applied
(2marks)
(a) Which industry have you ever visited?
(b) What product does the industry you have named in a. above manufacture?
(c) What raw material is used to make the product you have named in b. above?
(c) What is the use the product you have named in c. above?
10. A new Form 1 boy has joined Strathmore School. He is not sure if to enroll in a Chemistry class. He is
seeking some advice. Name four importance of Chemistry you would mention to him to persuade him
do the course. (4marks)
11. (a) How should one smell fumes coming from a heated substance in a boiling tube? (1mark)
(b) Other than boiling tube, name six other apparatus commonly used in a chemistry laboratory
(6marks)
12. Describe four ways in which you have seen chemistry being applied or you have applied it at home.
(4marks)
13. What is the name of the grid into which all known elements are systematically arranged?
14. A hydrogen molecule contains 2 atoms of Hydrogen; a molecule of Nitrogen has two atoms of
Nitrogen; a molecule of Krypton is made up of 1 atom; a molecule of water has 1 atom of Oxygen
and 2 of Hydrogen. From the description above, how can you define a molecule? (2marks)
(a) Why is Chemistry regarded as a science? (2marks)
(b) Name three aspects of pure substances studied in Chemistry (3marks)
15. Chemistry studies pure substances
(a) What is a pure substance? (1mark)
(b) Name two categories of pure substances (2marks)
(c) Give one way in which purity of water may be tested (1mark)
(d) How can an impure substance be made pure? (1mark)
16. List down seven (7) daily activities that applies knowledge in Chemistry. (3marks)
17. James is a father to John. His son fell sick and was taken to hospital. The doctor prescribed him a drug
with description 2 x 3 x 5 on its envelope. Interpret to John’s father how the tablets should be taken.
(1mark)
18. Chemistry, being a science subject is studied through asking logical questions. For instance, through
observation into our immediate environment one may ask, “How can I make muddy water pure?”
Name two possible sources of information (knowledge) one may turn to find answer to this question.
(2marks)
19. Name ten (10) careers and professions that require knowledge in Chemistry. (5marks)
20. List five rules that should be observed in a Chemistry laboratory (5marks)
21. Name a readily available instrument in a Chemistry laboratory that can be used to: (4marks)
(a) Determine mass of sodium chloride
(b) Take time taken to complete a certain chemical reaction.
(c) Accurately measure volume of hydrochloric acid solution.
(d) Heat water in a beaker.
22. Distinguish between organic chemistry and physical chemistry. (2marks)
23. Define the following terms state of matter. (1mark)

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27. Lead (II) oxide is a yellow solid compound. When heated it turns red-brown in colour. On cooling the
solid turns back to yellow. What type of change is this? Explain. (2marks)
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Topics:
States of Matter; Physical and Chemical Change; Pure Substances (Elements and Compounds)

2nd paper
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24. The diagram below shows some changes of state which are possible for substance X

Solid X
v
i

ii vi
iii
Liquid X Gas X
iv
(a) State the name of each change in state (i) – (vi) (3marks)
(b) How will the mass of solid X vary as it changes from solid to gas? (1mark)
(c) Which route would a sample of ice follow until it acquires the lowest density possible? (1mark)
25. Two words which are commonly used to describe change on substances are properties and qualities.
The following are some statements; tag the statement with the proper label – Quality or Property.
(4marks)

Statement Tag
Kamau is a boy

Copper is a metal

Heated iron metal is red

Bombs are explosive

26. State three differences between chemical and physical changes. (3marks)
28. Sulphur is a yellow solid. When sulphur is strongly heated in air, it produces a white coloured gas that
has an irritating smell. Is this process a chemical or physical change? Give a reason for your answer.
(2marks)
29. Chemistry is the study of composition, structure, properties and changes in pure substances under
different conditions of temperature, pressure and concentration.
(a) Write chemical composition of sodium chloride (½mark)

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 (b) Give the condition necessary for molten sodium chloride to solidify (½mark)
30. Give two characteristics of matter. (2marks)
31. (a) Outline four characteristics of a physical change (4marks)
(b)Below is an illustration that shows a change in a pure substance. Study it and answer questions
that follow:

(a) What type of change is illustrated by the diagram above? (1mark)

(b) Give two reasons for your answer based on the diagram above. (2marks)
32. (a) List down two conditions that can affect chemical change of pure substances (1mark)
(b) (i) Name any two impurities that can be in tap water (1mark)
(ii) Other than water name any other one naturally occurring mixture and state one pure substance
it contains (1mark)
34. Name two conditions that can make a gas liquefy. (2marks)
35. What type of change is adding pure common salt to water to make a solution? Give two reasons for
your answer. (3marks)
36. Sublimation is a form of change. Some substances when heated sublime but their identity is retained
while others when heated decompose to yield two or more new substances. Give one example of such
substances in each case. (2marks)
37. Change in state in a pure substance is accompanied in change in characteristics of that substance.
From the list of characteristics given below state whether that characteristic remain constant,
decreases or increases with change in state from solid through liquid to gas: (5marks)
(a) Mass (b) Number of particles (c) Volume
(d) Density (e) Viscosity (resistance to flow)
38. (a) What is sublimation? (1mark)
(b) Name any four (4) pure substances that sublime. (4marks)
39. (a) State four (4) differentiates between physical and chemical change (4marks)
(b) From the changes given below state the type of change it is (5marks)
(i) Adding common salt to clean water
(ii) Passing electric current through copper wire
(iii) Burning charcoal in a jiko
(iv)Separating paraffin from paraffin/water mixture
(v) Combustion of petrol in a car engine
(c) A gas was pressurized into a cylinder:
(i) Into which state was the gas likely to change? (1mark)
(ii) What type of change would the gas undergo? Justify your answer. (2marks)
40. A chemist is a scientist whose concern is study of pure substances
(a) Name 2 categories of pure substance (1mark)
(b) Are pure substances matter? Justify your answer (2marks)
(c) What name is given to a pure substance that:
(i) Is composed of similar particles you mentioned in 6(a) above? (1mark)

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(ii) Is composed of different particles you mentioned in 6(a) above that are chemically combined?
(1mark)
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Topic:
Pure Substances (Elements and Compounds)

3rd paper
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33. Define the term condensation. (1mark)
41. An atom is sometimes defined as the smallest indivisible particle that constitutes material realities. Do
you think this is an adequate definition? Give a reason. (2 marks)
42. Differentiate between: (4marks)
(a) An element and a compound
(b) An atom and a molecule
43. The diagram below represents an illustration of how compound A can chemically split into different
pure substances B and C. Study it and answer the questions that follow:

+
+
A B C
44. (a) Identify among A, B and C which substance is: (3marks)
(i) Element(s)
(ii) Compound(s)
(b) Name one condition by which constituents of a compound can be split into separate substances as
illustrated in the diagram above (1mark)
45. State true or false against each statement below: (3marks)
(a) Molecules are impure substances
(b) Atoms are larger than compounds
(c) All compounds are matter
(d) Pure salt, when dissolved in pure water, remains pure
(e) All molecules can be split into simple substances
(f) Air is a pure substance
46. Name two conditions that affect state of gaseous substances. (2marks)
47. Water is a liquid at Mombasa (sea level) but a solid at the peak of Mt. Kenya. Explain. (4marks)
48. (a) Name one key difference between a physical and a chemical change. (1mark)
(b) When candle wax is burned it reduces in amount
i) What type of change is this? (1mark)
ii) List three characteristics of the type of change you have named in 8 b) i) above. (3marks)
49. Name the gas in the air that always combines with burning substances. (½ mark)
54. Define the following terms: (2marks)
(a) Molecule (b) Condensation
55. List down four (4) gases whose single atom is a molecule as well (2marks)
56. (a) How many atoms are present in H2O?

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 (b) What characteristic in an atom that vary from one element to another? (½mark)
50. Give symbols for the following substances and indicate their state at room temperature and pressure
(4½marks)
Name of element Symbol State
Hydrogen
Chlorine
Argon
Carbon
Oxygen
51. Name two characteristics of an atom that vary from one element to another. (2marks)
52. Below are diagrammatic representations of pure substances. Identity which ones represent element or
compound (7marks)
(a) (b)

(c) (d)

(e) (f)

(g)

53. Complete the paragraph below by inserting the most appropriate word (8marks)
“Matter is anything that has ………………….………………… and occupies space. It is made of tiny
particles called………………..…………….. It can change its state by either heating or cooling. For
example, water can exist in three states at different temperature. When ice is heated to boiling it
changes into ……………………….then into ………………………… state. Some solid substances,
however, when heated change directly into gas a process called ……………………. Examples of
such substances are………………..…………, …………………….. and …………..………….”
59. Deduce the ratio in which the following atoms are combining. The first one has been done for you
(a) H2O (b) KOH (c) H2SO4 (d) V2O5
60. Below are statements that describe characteristics of pure substances. Give the most likely identity of
each substance. (6marks)
(a) A brown metal
(b) Colourless oxidizing gas that is present in the atmosphere
(c) Has three main allotropes- graphite, diamond and amorphous
(d) The lightest gas known
(e) It is a yellow powder and is used to make sulphuric acid
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 (f) It is a colourless unreactive gas present in the atmosphere whose single atom can exist on its own
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4th paper
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57. Name two classes into which elements are broadly categories. (1mark)
58. Differentiate between the terms ‘anhydrous’ and ‘hydrated’ (2marks)
61. State true or false against statements below: (4marks)
(a) Atoms in a compound combine in definite proportion
(b) All solids, liquids and gases are matter
(c) Atoms in a compound are of same size
(d) Compounds are listed in the periodic table
(e) Mixtures are pure substances
(f) Alloys are mixtures of metals
(g) Mixtures can be separated by physical means
(h) Change in state changes mass of a pure substance
62. Write the most appropriate term that fit each of descriptions below: (3marks)
(a) Two elements chemically combined
(b) A type of change in which chemical composition of a pure substance is retained
(c) Anything that has mass and volume
(d) The smallest independent particle of a pure substance that maintains its identity
(e) A letter that represent an element
(f) Colourless odourless gas naturally present in the atmosphere and supports burning
63. State true or false against statements below: (4marks)
(a) Atoms in a compound combine in definite proportions
(b) All solids, liquids and gases are matter
(c) Atoms in a compound are of same size
(d) Compounds are listed in the periodic table
(e) Mixtures are pure substances
(f) Alloys are mixtures of metals
(g) Mixtures can be separated by physical means
(h) Change in state changes mass of a pure substance
64. Distinguish between an atom and a molecule (2marks)
66. Give colour of pure substances listed below: (5marks)
(a) Oxygen gas
(b) Lithium
(c) Magnesium
(d) Bromine
(e) Lead

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67. Complete the paragraph below with words given below it in brackets to convey a chemical fact
(3marks)
“Atoms of different elements differ in…………..………. and mass. Element………………… has the
smallest atom. All known elements are listed in a special grid called………………………… where
they are broadly divided into………………….……..and……………………………. when atoms of
different elements combine they form a………………………………”
65. Give appropriate chemical symbols for the following substances and indicate their state at room
temperature and pressure and whether it is a metal or a non-metal (12marks)
Name of element Chemical symbol State at room Metal/non-metal
of element temperature
Hydrogen
Chlorine
Sodium
Carbon
Iron
Potassium
Nitrogen
Copper

69. Count and record the total number of atoms in the substances listed below (2marks)
(a) H2O (c) NH4NO3
(b) H2O2 (d) Al2O3
70. A hydrogen molecule contains 2 atoms of hydrogen; a molecule of nitrogen has two atoms of
nitrogen; a molecule of krypton is made up of 1 atom; a molecule of water has 1 atom of oxygen and 2
of hydrogen. From the description above, how can you define a molecule? (2marks)
71. Distinguish between:
(a) Element and compound. (2marks)
(b)Condensation and freezing. (2marks)
73. State true or false against statements below: (4marks)
(a) Atoms in a compound combine in definite proportions
(b) All solids, liquids and gases are matter
(c) All atoms in a compound are of same size
(d) Compounds are listed in the periodic table
(e) Mixtures are pure substances
(f) An alloy is a mixture of metals
(g) Mixtures can be separated by physical means
(h) Change in state changes mass of a pure substance
81. Name five careers and professions that require knowledge in Chemistry. (5marks)
82. Pure substances can broadly be divided into two- elements and compounds. Define each term and
give two examples in each case. (4 marks)
82. Give a suitable definition of the following terms: (3marks)
(a) Acid. (b) Base. (c) Salt.
83. What are the formulae of the following common lab acids? (3marks)
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 Sulphuric(VI) acid ……………. Hydrochloric acid ………..…. Phosphoric(V) acid ………………
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72. (a) What is a element? (1mark)
(b) Classify pure substances below into elements and compounds: O2, NaCl, Zn, FeCl3, KH and Ne.
(3marks)
Elements Compounds

(c) Write chemical formula of pure substances below: (2marks)

(i) Carbon(IV) oxide
(ii) Water
(iii) Oxygen molecule
(iv)Hydrogen molecule
74. (a) What is an element (1mark)
(b) Complete the table below by filling in the spaces provided correct chemical name or symbol of
elements given (5marks)
Elements Chemical symbol
Potassium
Na
Mg
Hydrogen
Carbon
Fluorine
Fe
Lead
Platinum
Cu

75.A sample of a well-known substance X is composed of similar atoms. Tick () against statements that are true and
(a) It could be water
(b) It is an element
(c) It can decompose into 2 or more new substances
(c) When reacted with an element a compound would form
(d) A single atom maintains identity of this substance
(d) It is found in the periodic table
(e) Its chemical representation would be called chemical formula
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76. Name the gas that always combines with burning substances in air. (1mark)
77. Give chemical symbols for the following substances and indicate their state at room temperature and
pressure. (5marks)
Name of element Chemical symbol State
(at room temperature and pressure)
Potassium
Sodium
Iron
Barium
Mercury
78. (a) What is the periodic table? (1mark)
(b) Name the first element in the periodic table (1mark)
79. Name two classes into which elements are broadly categorized. (1mark)
80. Deduce the ratio in which the following atoms are combining. The first one has been done for you
(4marks)
(a) H2O H:O 2:1
(b) KOH
(c) H2SO4
(d) V2O5
(e) Na2CO3.H2O
84. Below are examples of common laboratory bases. Give their formulae: (3 marks)
Slaked lime ……… caustic potash ………… Caustic soda …………Ammonia solution

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6th paper
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85. Deduce the type of atoms and the ratio in which the following atoms are combining. The first one has
been done for you (4marks)
Molecule Types of atoms present Combining ratio
(a) H2O H:O 2:1
(b) KOH
(c) H2SO4
(d) V2O5
(e) Na2CO3.H2O

86. The diagrams below represent three different atoms of elements A, B and C.

A( ); B ( ); C ( )

Use the following composites to answer the questions that follow:

I II III IV
(a) Give a simple definition of: (3 marks)
(a) An alloy:
(b) Element.
(c) Compound.
(b) Which diagram best describes: (4 marks)
(i) An alloy. (ii) An element that is a solid. (iii) A gaseous element. (iv) A compound.
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 87. Binary compounds are those that are made up of two elements. In the table below, give the formulae and
the names of the compounds formed by the pairs of elements given. (12marks)
88. Some compounds, when heated, decompose and chemically separate to yield smaller pure substances
some of which are ……………………..… which are made of similar atoms. (1mark)
89. Name any four compounds studied in chemistry (4marks)
90. A certain compound X sublimes when heated and at the same time decomposes into ammonia and
hydrogen chloride gases. What is the most likely identity of compound X? (1mark)

Elements Chemical formula Name

Oxygen, Carbon
Copper, Chlorine
Hydrogen, Sodium
Nitrogen, Hydrogen
Magnesium, Bromine
Sulphur, Zinc
91. The compound formed by Carbon and Sulphur is a toxic liquid solvent that is used in chemical industries
as well as the laboratory. Its name is Carbon disulphide.
a. What is the significance of the infix di -? (1mark)
b. Give the formula of Carbon disulphide. (1mark)
c. Another compound, formed between Hydrogen and Phosphorous is named Phosphorous trihydride.
What would be its formula? (1 mark)
a. Salts are produced when acids and bases react. Water is usually produced in these reactions
Name and give the formulae of the salts formed when the following react.
a. Caustic potash and Nitric acid (2 marks)
b. Caustic soda and hydrochloric acid. (2 marks)
c. Ammonia and Sulphuric acid (2 marks)
92. A hydrogen molecule contains 2 atoms of Hydrogen; a molecule of Nitrogen has two atoms of
Nitrogen; a molecule of Krypton is made up of 1 atom; a molecule of water has 1 atom of Oxygen and
2 of Hydrogen. From the description above, how can you define a molecule? (2 marks)
93. Give the appropriate name that fit the following descriptions: (4marks)
a) The temperature at which a solid turns into a liquid
b) The smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction
c) Ability of a metal to be drawn into a wire.
d) The process by which iron metal reacts with oxygen in the air in presence of moisture (water) to form
a brown substance.
94. Name: (7 marks)
a) The only non-metal that conducts electricity
b) A non-metal that sublimes when heated
c) The gas produced when metal reacts with cold water or steam
d) The lightest element known
e) An element kept under water
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95. Metal Z is grey when freshly cut with a knife. When placed on water, it sinks producing bubbles of
colourless hydrogen gas.
(a) Give the most likely identity of metal Z. (1 mark)
(b) Describe how you can test identity of the gas produced in the laboratory? (2 marks)
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7th paper
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96. Below is a list of pure substances. Complete the table below by writing the name of elements present in
each pure substance: (7 marks)

Pure substance Name of element(s) present

Water
Zinc chloride
Ammonium carbonate
Sodium silicate
Magnesium nitride
Graphite

97. Write the chemical symbols for: (4marks)

(a) Silver (b) Aluminium (c) Bromine (d) Mercury (e) Potassium
(f) Carbon (g) Magnesium (h) Copper
98. Give two reasons why vacuum is not matter. (2marks)
99. Give the likely name of the compound formed when the following elements chemically combine:
(5marks)
a) Copper + Oxygen -
b) Copper + Nitrogen + Oxygen –
c) Sodium + Oxygen –
d) Sodium + Carbon + Oxygen –
e) Sodium + Hydrogen + Carbon + Oxygen –
100. Define the following terms in respect to metals. (2marks)
(a) Malleability (b) Ductility
10. Name two gases that do not burn but support burning of other substances. (2marks)
101.Name all elements present in the compounds below: (9marks)
(a) Hydrogen peroxide- (b) Potassium manganate (VII)- (c) Ammonium carbonate-
(d) Sodium hydroxide- (e) Aluminium sulphite- (f) Copper (II) nitrate-
102.What is the special name given to category of compounds formed when only carbon and hydrogen
chemically combine? (1 mark)
103.Write the correct symbols for each of pure substances below (5marks)
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 (a) Chlorine (f) Copper (b) Magnesium (g) Sodium (c) Carbon
(h) Neon (d) Aluminium (i) Iron (e) Hydrogen (j) Potassium

104. Give the number of different elements present in each of the compounds below: (7 marks)
(a) Carbon (IV) oxide (b) Oxygen gas (c) Sodium hydroxide-
(d) Potassium manganate (VII) [KMnO4] (e) Water (f) Carbon
(g) Magnesium chloride
105.Name the colour of flames produced when the metals below are burned in air. (2marks)
a) Sodium (b) Potassium (c) Lithium
105.Name any two (2) di-atomic gases. Write symbols of these gas molecules (2marks)

105.By definition boiling point (B.P) is the temperature at which liquid pressure equals atmospheric
pressure.
106.Name two factors that can change B.P of a substance (2marks)
106.The number of compounds is enormous. For easier study they are classified based on three criteria:
number of elements present, type of elements present and their property. Below is a list of compounds
commonly studied in Chemistry. Place them into their correct group in the table below, as far as the three
methods of classification are concerned. The first one has been done for you. (6marks)

Name of compound Number of Type of elements Property

elements present present

Sodium carbonate Quaternary metallic salt

Ammonium hydroxide

Potassium oxide

Sulphuric acid

Zinc chloride

107.Salts are produced when acids and bases react. Water is usually produced in these reactions. Name and
give chemical formulae of the salts formed when the following react (Valences: zinc=2; hydrogen=1;
nitrate=1; hydroxide=1; ammonium=1; sulphate=2)
(a) Zinc oxide and Nitric acid (2marks)
(b) Zinc hydroxide and nitric acid (2marks)
(c) Ammonium hydroxide and Sulphuric acid (2marks)
108.What are the formulae of the following common laboratory acids? (4marks)
(a) Sulphuric(VI) acid
(b) Hydrochloric acid
(c) Phosphoric(V) acid
(d) Hypochlorous acid
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109.The following table lists chemical elements. Complete it by writing their chemical symbols, whether the
elements are metals or non-metals (use m for metal and n for non-metal) and the state in which they
exist in at room conditions – solid, liquid or gas (use s, l or g to represent the state) (9marks)

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110.Give the formula of the ionic/acid radicals listed below as shown with the sulphate radical.
(10marks)
111.Define the following terms in respect to metals (2marks)
(a) Malleability (b) Ductility
112.Write down chemical formula of molecules of elements below (3marks)
(a) Hydrogen- (b) Argon- (c) Bromine (d) Nitrogen-
(e) Helium- (f) Carbon
113.Predict chemical formula and name of compounds formed when the following elements chemically
combine (valence of Zinc-2; oxygen-2; hydrogen-1; chlorine-1; nitrogen-3; iron-2; sulphur-2;
magnesium-2) (5marks)
(a) Zinc metal and Oxygen gas
(b) Hydrogen gas and chlorine gas
(c) Nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas
(d) Iron metal and sulphur powder
(e) Magnesium metal and nitrogen gas
114.(a) Distinguish between a molecule and an element (2marks)
(b) Give total number of atoms present in the following compounds (5marks)
(i) KMnO4 (ii) HOCl (iii) Na2CO3.H2O (iv) Ca(HCO3)2
(v) (NH4)2CO3
115.Below is a table of pure substances. Classify them as binary, tertiary or quaternary compound. Give
chemical symbol of all elements present in each compound (9marks)
Name of compound Type of Chemical symbol of elements
compound present
Sodium carbonate
Zinc chloride
Water
Carbon (IV) oxide
Calcium hydrogen carbonate
117.(a) What is an acid? (1mark)
(b) Give IUPAC name of the acids below (4marks)
(i) H2SO4 (ii) HCl (iii) HNO2 (iv) HNO3
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 (c) Name two products that are formed when an acid and a base chemically react (1mark)
118.Name any four measuring equipment that are commonly used in Chemistry. Give use of each
(4marks)
119.(a) Give three (3) differences between a physical change and a chemical change (3marks)
120.Name: (7marks)
(a) The only non-metal that conducts electricity (b) A non-metal that sublimes when heated
(c) The gas produced when metal reacts with cold water or steam
(d) The lightest element known (e) An element kept under water
(f) The only brown metal (g) The hardest element known
121.(a) Name the smallest particle of an element (½mark)
(b) Write chemical symbol of the ion present in all acids (½mark)
122.What do the terms below mean? (3marks)
(a) Chemical symbol (b) Chemistry (c) Molecule
123.Identify an error done in writing chemical symbols below. Make appropriate corrections (2marks)
(a) Chlorine-cl (b) Magnesium-
124.Derive valence of X and Y in the compound X2Y3 (1mark)
+ 2-
125.What is the formula and charge of the ion that forms when H ion and CO3 ion combine? (1mark)
126.The table below summarizes compounds formed when species combine. Fill in the blank spaces with
appropriate species to form compound by property (2marks)
Name of positive ion Name of negative ion Name of compound by property

Metal Oxide
Acid radical Acid
Metal Acid radical
Hydroxide Base

127.Name acid radical in the salts below: (2marks)

(a) Aluminium sulphite (b) Copper(II) sulphate
(c) Potassium hypochlorite (d) Lead (II) nitrate
128.State the ratio in which elements in compounds below combine: (4marks)
(a) Al2O3 (b) (NH4)2CO3
(c) ZnSO4 (d) Ca(HCO3)2
129.In what ratio do elements in compounds below combine? (3marks)
(a) CuSO4 (b) (NH4)2SO4 (c) BaO

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130.Below are some of chemical formulas of ions. Use the information to write chemical formula of
compound that follow: (6marks)
manganate, MnO4 ; hypochlorite, OCl ; phosphate, PO4 ; potassium, K ; ammonium NH4+; sodium, Na+;
- - 3- +

dichromate, Cr2O72-; silicate, SiO32-

(a) Potassium manganate (VII) (b) Sodium chlorate-
(c) Phosphoric acid (d) Ammonium hydroxide
(e) Potassium dichromate (VI) (f) Sodium silicate
131.How many elements are present in the following compounds? (8marks)
(a) Water (b) Hydrated sodium carbonate
(c) Ammonia (d) Anhydrous iron(III) chloride
(e) Potassium hydroxide - (f) Tri-iron tetra-oxide
(g) Sodium chloride (h) Hydrogen peroxide
Strathmore School
Name …………………………..….…………………. Class/Class No……/...… Sign ………..........…
Form 1 Chemistry Revision Questions © 2021
Topic:
Pure Substances (Elements and Compounds)

9th paper
Attempt all questions
132.Name chemical substances below: (6marks)
(a) ZnCO3 (b) Al2O3 (c) H2O
(d) FeSO4 (e) CO2 (e) Na2Si2O3
133.Predict chemical name of compounds formed from reaction of the following elements: (3marks)
(a) Lithium and oxygen (b) Copper, sulphur and oxygen
(c) Nitrogen and hydrogen (d) Hydrogen and oxygen
(e) Zinc, nitrogen and oxygen (f) Iron (II) and sulphur
134.Salts are produced when acids and bases react. Water is usually produced in these reactions. Name and
give the formulae of the salts formed when the following react. (4marks)
(a) Sodium hydroxide and Nitric(V) acid
(b) Copper (II) oxide and hydrochloric acid.
(c) Ammonium hydroxide and Sulphuric(IV) acid
(d) Ammonium hydroxide and Sulphuric(IV) acid
135.Give a term that best suit descriptions given below: (2marks)
(a) Hotness or coldness of a substance
(b) Two or more elements that are chemically combined
(c) Resistance to flow
(d) Smallest particle of an element that can take part in a chemical reaction
136.Mark got into the laboratory. He came across a deep-orange fuming liquid contained in a colourless
glass bottle. What was the most likely identity of the substance? (½mark)
138.How many elements are present in potassium dichromate(VI) molecule? (1mark)
139.Sort substances listed below into metals and non-metals: zinc, phosphorous, vanadium, silver, bromine,
oxygen, chlorine and aluminium. (4marks)
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140.Calcium hydrogen carbonate is quaternary compound. Give chemical name and chemical symbols of all
elements present in this compound. (2marks)
141.Alex, Form 1 boy wanted to determine melting point of a sample ice.
(a) Suggest a suitable objective for his experiment (1mark)
(b) List three main apparatus that he had to use to perform the experiment (1½marks)
(c) Describe a brief procedure he would follow to achieve his objective. (3marks)
(d) He observed that ice melted at 0⁰C and temperature remained constant until all ice turned into liquid
water. Comment on purity of the ice sample. (1mark)
142.Trona (Na2CO3NaHCO3.2H2O) is a compound mined in Lake Magadi. Determine the number of
elements and atoms it is made up of. (2marks)
Elements: ………………………………………………….. Atoms: ………………………………
144.Name ions listed below: (2marks)
- 2-
(a) OH ………………………………… (b) O ……………………...……………………..
-
(c) NO3 ………………………………. (d) Mg2+……………………..……………………
145.Name two tests you can perform to determine purity of a chemical substance (2marks)
146.List down two effects of impurity on melting point. (2marks)

147. Predict chemical name and chemical formula of compound that would form when pairs of reacting
substances below combined. The first one has been done for you. (8marks)
Combining species Chemical name Chemical formula
+ -
H and OH Water H2O
+ -
H and Cl
Calcium and oxygen
N2 and H2
K+ and CO32-

148.In what ratio do atoms of elements in compounds below combine? (6marks)

(a) Ammonia, NH3 (b) Tri-iron tetra oxide, Fe3O4
(c) Sodium thiosulphate, Na2S2O3 (d) Oleum, H2S2O7
(e) Sodium hydroxide, NaOH (f) Ammonium carbonate, (NH4)2CO3
149.The following diagrams represent chemical compounds containing three elements.

KEY: Carbon Hydrogen Bromine

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 A. B. C. C.

D. E. F.

a. What is a compound? (1mark)

b. Study the diagrams closely. Which ones are identical? (5marks)
c. Give the symbols of the elements Carbon, Hydrogen and Bromine. (1mark)
d. If the straight lines represent chemical bonds joining the elements together, re-draw diagram C in the
space below using the actual symbols of the elements listed in c. above. (2marks)
e. Are these compounds covalent or ionic? (1mark)

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