OM1 Class Test Chemistry

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Section A: Answer All Question [10 marks]
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Why are saw blades used to cut materials such as steel and concrete edged with diamonds?
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Diamonds are extremely hard and durable.

Diamonds are extremely malleable.

Diamonds are good conductors of electricity.

Diamonds are readily available.

A spoon P, place on the table, feels cool when touched. Another spoon Q, after taking out of the
boiling water, does not feel hot. Which of the following is true for P and Q?
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Spoon P is made of metal and spoon Q is made of plastic.

Spoon P is made of plastic and spoon Q is made of metal.

Spoon P is made of ceramic and spoon Q is made of plastic.

Both are made of metal.

Eric performed the following tests on an object. Study the results of the tests carefully then identify
what the object is most likely to be made of.

Metal

Glass

Plastic

Wood

Which of the following properties would you not need to consider when choosing a material for
making food containers?
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It can be formed into various shapes.

It is a good conductor of electricity

It can resist high temperatures.

It is non-corrosive.

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Why is glass often used in making windows?

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Glass is brittle and flexible.

Glass is ductile and strong.

Glass is dense and insulating

Glass is hard and transparent.

Which of the following represents the state of a material at its melting point?
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Solid

Liquid

Gaseous

Solid and Liquid

Which of the following is the reason why copper instead of iron is usually used for making pipes
that carry water?
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Copper is stronger than iron

Copper is less dense than iron.

Copper is a better water conductor.

Unlike iron, copper does not rust.

Which of the following statements regarding the physical property of hardness is true?
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It is the ability of a material to withstand a heavy load.

It is the ability of a material to withstand scratches.

It is the ability of a material to bend.

It is the ability of a material to break other materials.

Which of the following statements regarding the physical property of strength is true?
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It is the ability of a material to withstand a heavy load.

It is the ability of a material to withstand scratches.

It is the ability of a material to bend.

It is the ability of a material to break other materials.

Which of the following explains why a roof made of zinc is hotter than a roof made of ceramic tiles
on a hot day?
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Ceramic is not a metal and thus will not absorb heat.

Ceramic is a poor conductor of heat.

Ceramic tiles are duller and thus do not attract heat.

Ceramic tiles have holes to allow wind to pass through.

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Section B: Answer all Questions. [10 marks]

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Describe each of the following physical properties of a material.

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Melting point

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Hardness

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Strength

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Flexibility

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Electrical Conductivity

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