IGCSE Year 9 Chemistry Worksheet
Name: _____________________ Date: _______________
Section A: Multiple Choice Questions (1 mark each)
1. Which of the following is a compound?
a) Oxygen b) Hydrogen c) Water d) Helium
2. The nucleus of an atom contains:
a) Electrons only b) Protons and neutrons c) Neutrons only d) Protons and electrons
3. Which of these is a noble gas?
a) Nitrogen b) Oxygen c) Argon d) Carbon
4. Which method is best for separating a mixture of sand and salt?
a) Filtration b) Evaporation c) Distillation d) Chromatography
5. Which of the following is not a chemical change?
a) Rusting of iron b) Melting of ice c) Burning of wood d) Baking a cake
Section B: Fill in the Blanks (1 mark each)
1. The number of protons in an atom is called its __________ number.
2. Elements in the same group of the periodic table have the same number of __________ electrons.
3. A __________ is a substance made from two or more elements chemically bonded.
4. The horizontal rows of the periodic table are called __________.
5. __________ is the process of heating a liquid to form vapor and then cooling it to get a pure liquid.
Section C: Short Answer Questions (2-4 marks each)
1. (3 marks) Draw and label a simple diagram of a lithium atom showing protons, neutrons, and
electrons.
2. (2 marks) Explain the difference between an element and a compound. Give one example of
each.
3. (4 marks) Describe what happens when magnesium reacts with hydrochloric acid. Include the
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word equation.
4. (3 marks) Explain how you can separate a mixture of salt and water.
Section D: Periodic Table Challenge (4 marks)
1. What is the atomic number of oxygen? __________
2. Which element has the symbol Na? __________
3. Is chlorine a metal or a non-metal? __________
4. Which group contains the alkali metals? Group _________
Section E: BONUS (Optional - 3 marks)
Riddle Me Chemistry!
I am made of two gases, but I put out fire.
I'm essential for life - lift your glass even higher!
What am I? _____________________
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