Chemistry Worksheet – Grade 7
Section A: Atomic Structure
1. Name the three subatomic particles and state their charges and relative masses.
2. Define the following terms:
a) Proton number
b) Nucleon number
3. An atom of element X has 11 protons and 12 neutrons.
a) Write the atomic number and mass number of X.
b) Draw the atomic structure (show electron arrangement).
4. Write the electronic configuration of the following elements:
a) Oxygen (Atomic number 8)
b) Magnesium (Atomic number 12)
5. Explain how you can identify an isotope of an element.
Section B: Paper Chromatography
6. What is paper chromatography used for?
7. A student uses chromatography to separate food dyes.
a) What does the solvent do in chromatography?
b) Why do different dyes travel different distances?
8. Draw and label a simple diagram of a chromatography setup.
9. How can you use chromatography to check if a substance is pure?
Section C: Solutions and Concentration [10 marks]
10. Define the following terms:
a) Solute
b) Solvent
c) Solution
11. A solution contains 10 g of salt dissolved in 100 cm³ of water.
a) Calculate the concentration in g/100 cm³.
b) Suggest one way to increase the concentration of this solution.
12. What is the effect of temperature on solubility? Explain briefly.
Section D: Chlorination of Water
13. Why is chlorine added to drinking water? Give two reasons.
14. Write a balanced equation for the reaction of chlorine with water.
15. Suggest one disadvantage of adding too much chlorine to drinking water.
Section E: Chemical Reactions
16. Define endothermic and exothermic reactions. Give one example of each.
17. Describe how you would test if a reaction is exothermic.
18. Draw a simple energy profile diagram for an exothermic reaction.
Balancing Chemical Equations
19. Balance the following equations:
a) H₂ + O₂ → H₂O
b) Mg + HCl → MgCl₂ + H₂
c) C₃H₈ + O₂ → CO₂ + H₂O
20. Why is it important to balance chemical equations?
21. Write a balanced equation for the reaction of sodium with water.
Types of Chemical Reactions
22. Match the reactions with their types:
i) Fe + CuSO₄ → FeSO₄ + Cu
ii) NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H₂O
iii) CaCO₃ → CaO + CO₂
iv) H₂ + Cl₂ → 2HCl
Reaction types:
a) Neutralisation
b) Synthesis
c) Decomposition
d) Displacement
23. Explain the difference between a physical and a chemical change. Give one example
of each.
Reactions of Metals
24. Write word equations for the following:
a) Reaction of magnesium with oxygen
b) Reaction of zinc with hydrochloric acid
c) Reaction of sodium with water
25. What gas is produced when a metal reacts with an acid? How can you test for it?
Reactivity Series
26. Arrange the following metals in order of reactivity: copper, iron, potassium, zinc,
calcium.
27. A piece of zinc is added to the copper sulphate solution. What happens? Write a word
equation.
28. Why is gold found unreacted in nature?
Applications of Chemical Reactions
29. Explain how chemical reactions are used in the following:
a) Fireworks
b) Rust prevention
c) Baking
d) Fuel combustion
30. Why are endothermic reactions used in instant cold packs?
