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NATURAL MINERALS 1. Group the minerals below into natural elements or natural compounds:

Natural Minerals Calcium carbonate, magnesium sulphide, silver, mercury, Silicon dioxide, platinum, aluminium silicate, gold

Natural elements

Natural compounds

2.

Complete the following to identify the elements in a natural compound. a. Metal oxide b. Metal carbonate c. Metal sulphide d. Silicate = = = = Metal + _________________________ Metal + ________________ + _______________ Metal + _________________ Metal + ________________ + Oxygen

3.

Complete the word equations below to show the effects of heat on minerals using the words given. copper oxide iron oxide lead oxide

a. Copper carbonate b. Iron sulphide c. Lead carbonate

_________________ + carbon dioxide _________________ + sulphur dioxide __________________ + carbon dioxide

SILICON COMPOUND 1. Name the two types of silicon compound. Silica Silicon compoun d 2. Name two examples of silica. Flint

Silica

3.

Name two examples of silicate. Silicate Asbestos

4.

The table below shows the properties of silicon compounds. Based on the properties of silicon compounds in the table: Insoluble in water Do not decompose on heating Do not react with acids

Underline the correct answer to relate the properties of silicon compounds to their stability. Silica and silicate are (stable / unstable) compounds. 5. Complete the statements below to explain through examples the uses of silicon compounds in our daily life using the words given. Sand Ceramics Quartz

a. __________________ is used to make glass object like test tubes. b. Clay is used to make ___________________ objects such as flower pots. c. __________________ is used to make watches and prisms.

CALCIUM COMPOUND

1.

Tick (/) the correct elements in calcium carbonate. [ ] Calcium [ ] Sodium [ ] Carbon [ ] Oxygen [ ] Hydrogen

2.

Tick (/) the forms in which calcium carbonate can exists. [ ] coral reef [ ] marble [ ] eggshell [ ] limestone

3.

Tick (/) the correct properties of calcium carbonate. [ ] Dissolves in water [ ] Does not dissolves in water [ ] Not decomposed by heat [ ] Reacts with acids [ ] Does not reacts with acids [ ] Decomposes on heating

4.

Complete the word equations below to show the reactions of calcium carbonates.

a.

Calcium carbonate

Salt

Carbon dioxide

Water

b.

Calcium carbonate

heat

Carbon dioxide

5.

Draw lines to match the calcium compounds with its uses.

Calcium carbonate (Breaks down when heated to form calcium oxide and carbon dioxide) Calcium oxide (Calcium oxide is a base) Calcium hydroxide (Calcium hydroxide is a strong base) Calcium hydroxide solution (Reacts readily with carbon dioxide)

Treating acid burns Testing the presence of carbon dioxide Tanning of leather to remove hair from hides Making of whitewash, mortar and plaster Making quicklime Making glass and cement Neutralising acidic soils

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6. Complete the diagram below to describe the formation of calcium oxide and calcium hydroxide using the words given.

Calcium hydroxide

Calcium oxide

Calcium hydroxide solution

Calcium carbonate (Limestone/marble)

Heated

Adds a little water

(Quicklime)

Dissolves in water (Limewater) (Slaked lime)

NATURAL FUEL RESOURCES 1. Complete the diagram below to list the natural fuel resources.

Natural gas Natural fuel resource Fossil fuels

2.

The diagram below shows the natural processes of petroleum and natural gas.

Arrange the formation of petroleum and natural gas in sequence.

FRACTIONAL DISTILLATION OF PETROLEUM

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Complete the diagram below with the correct products in a fractional distillation of petroleum using the words given. Petrol Kerosene Diesel Bitumen

< 30C

a. Petroleum gas

40C - 75C

b.

75C - 150C 150C - 230C 230C - 250C 250C - 300C 300C - 350C

c. Naphtha d. e. f. Lubricating Oil g. Fuel Oil

Hot crude oil

>350C

h.

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Underline the correct answer in the table below to describe the characteristics of the petroleum products P, Q and R.

Stages P Q R 2.

Products (Gas / Petrol) Kerosene Lubricating oil

Colour Colourless (slightly yellow / yellow) (slightly yellow / yellow)

Amount of soot produce No soot (less / more) (less / more)

Draw lines to match the uses of the various fractions from the fractional distillation of petroleum. Petroleum gas Fuel for cars and motorcycles

Petrol

Raw materials for plastics

Naphtha

Fuel for cooking gas

Kerosene

Road surfacing

Bitumen

Aircraft fuel and lamp