SNC 1D1 – Chemistry Test Review
By the end of this unit, you should be able to:
Chemistry Part 1 Test
 Define all terms for this unit.
 Describe and apply the particle theory of matter to everyday situations.
 Explain the characteristics and use of scientific models, theories, hypotheses, and laws
 Describe matter in terms of physical and chemical properties and qualitative and
quantitative properties.
 Solve density problems given any two of mass, volume, and density. Show all work
using GRASS; Use appropriate units when solving density problems.
 Define and distinguish between physical and chemical changes. Give evidence for
chemical changes and examples for each.
 Classify matter as pure and impure, element or compound, solution and mixture. Give
examples for each. Represent with diagrams of particles.
 Describe compounds and elements in terms of their particles: atoms or molecules
 Identify and write the symbols for common elements and compounds. Eg. Water is H2O, what
does this mean? (number of atoms in total? Elements found in this compound?)
 Draw Bohr-Rutherford Diagrams of the atoms for elements 1-20
 Use proper notation to represent elements including their atomic number and mass
number (standard atomic notation)
 Identify the general features of the periodic table (periods, groups, position of metals,
nonmentals, metalloids, chemical families such as alkali metals, alkaline earth metals,
halogens, noble gases, atomic number, atomic mass number)
 Describe the sub-atomic particles of an atom: protons, electrons and neutrons
 Use the periodic table to predict the physical and chemical characteristics of an element
 Describe properties of metals, non-metals and metalloids, give examples of each.
 Describe the properties of chemical families (group 1, 2, 7 and 8)
 Describe trends in the periodic table (reactivity of elements across a period, down a
group)
 Describe chemical reactions in terms of reactants and products. Write a word equation
for a chemical reaction.
 Distinguish between molecular and ionic compounds. Predict how 2 atoms will react
together. Draw Bohr-Rutherford diagrams for ions (charged atoms).
Types of Questions on the Test:
CATEGORY
Knowledge/
Understanding
TYPE OF QUESTIONS
Multiple Choice, True/False, Fill in the Blanks/Matching, Short Answer
(Explain, Describe, Identify)
Communication
 Compare and Contrast (similarities and differences)
 Create a table to compare two ideas (remember ruler, headings,
criteria column)
 Solve density problems using GRASS, using proper SI units,
 Write formulas using proper notation
 Use standard atomic notation
 Draw Bohr Rutherford diagrams of the atom
 Explain scientific concepts using new terms
Thinking/Inquiry
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Application
Solve density questions
Analyze and Interpret data about chemicals
Draw conclusions based on given observations
Make predictions about elements based on their location in the
periodic table
 Solve a problem using concepts from the unit
 Make connections between science and everyday life; provide a
thorough explanation for your answers. Answer
“WHY?”….because….because….because….
STUDY TIPS:
 Look for examples of these types of
questions in your review questions
(highlight communication/thinking
questions in different colours)
 Review notes, highlight new
terms/definitions, add jot notes to
margins of notes (questions you have,
additional examples, pictures to help
you remember)
 Review homework
quizzes/homework questions.
 Look on the portal for practice quizzes, video clips, helpful websites 
 Study with a friend
Review Ch. 5
p. 202 -203 - #1-4, 7, 10, 11, 12, 16-19;
Self-test p. 204-205 - #1-5, 7-9, 11 – 14, 25, 27, 28,
Review Ch. 6
p. 248-249 #1-6, 10, 11 c, 13, 15, 19; Self-Test p. 250 –
251 #1-13
Review Ch. 7
p. 280-281 #1, 3, 5, 9, 10; Self-test p. 282-283 – 1-8, 13,
14, 15, 19, 20