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GCSE Chemistry Daily Practice (Foundation)
Foundation Tier
Time Allowed
75 min
Total Marks
17
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- • Use black ink or black ball-point pen. Draw diagrams in pencil.
- • Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
- • Do all rough work in this question paper. Cross through any work you do not want to be marked.
- • Show all your working out — marks may be awarded for correct working even if the answer is wrong.
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- • The total mark for this paper is 17.
- • The marks for each question are shown in brackets — use this as a guide as to how much time to spend on each question.
- • Questions labelled with an asterisk (*) are where the quality of your written communication will be assessed.
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.
Atomic Structure
9 marks1
An atom of potassium has atomic number 19 and mass number 39. State the number of protons, neutrons, and electrons.
2
Explain why elements in Group 1 become more reactive as you go down the group.
3
Explain why ionic compounds conduct electricity when molten but not when solid.
Chemical Reactions
8 marks4
Balance: Fe + Cl₂ → FeCl₃
5
Describe what happens when zinc is added to copper sulfate solution.
6
Describe the test for hydrogen gas and carbon dioxide.
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Total marks: 17
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