KAPATUNGAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

Kapatungan, Trento, Agusan del Sur

FIRST PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 7

S.Y. 2019-2020

NAME: ___________________________________________________ SCORE: _________________

GRADE & SECTION: _______________________________________ DATE: ___________________
MULTIPLE CHOICES
DIRECTION: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Which is an example of a solution?

a. cooked flour b. marshmallow c. sea water d. blood

2. The two components of a solution are solute and solvent. Which statement describes the solute?
a. It is the solid formed in the solution.
b. It is the liquid component of the solution.
c. It is the component of a solution in smaller quantity.
d. It is the component of a solution in bigger quantity.

For items 3-5. Gabriel was tasked by his teacher to investigate on how fast table salt dissolves in cold
and in hot water.

3. Observing the fair testing, what will be his control variables?

a. amount of water and table salt in each cup, method of stirring, time when the solid is added to
water, how long each solution is stirred.
b. amount of water and table salt in each cup, method of stirring, how long each solution is stirred.
c. amount of table salt in each cup; method of stirring, time when the solid is added to water, how
long each solution is stirred.
d. amount of water in each cup, method of stirring, time when the solid is added to water; how
long each solution is stirred.

4. Which variable is being measured by Gabriel?

I. The amount of table salt.
II. The temperature of water.
III. The time the table salt will completely dissolves in hot water.
IV. The time the table salt that completely dissolves in cold water.

a. I only b. I and II c. III only d. II and IV

5. What is the independent variable in the investigation being conducted by Gabriel?

a. Concentration of salt. c. Temperature of water.
b. Length of time table salt dissolves. d. Not given.

6. Which of the following statements BEST describes a homogenous solution?

a. It is usually liquid. c. It can be dilute or concentrated.
b. It contains a solute and solvent. d. Its components are distributed evenly in the solution.

7. In a chemistry class, Gabby prepared a solution by mixing 25g of sugar in 80g of water. What are
the concentrations of the solute and solvent in percent (%) by mass?
a. solute: 34%, solvent: 60% c. solute: 24%, solvent: 76%
b. solute: 14%, solvent: 86% d. solute: 44%, solvent: 56%

8. A piece of jewelry is made up of 18K. It means that the jewelry is made up of ________.
a. 18 parts is made up of copper and 6 parts is gold.
b. 18 parts is made up of gold and 6 parts is copper.
c. 9 parts is made up of gold and 9 parts is made up of copper.
d. 18 parts of the jewelry is made up of finest gold suited for the purpose.

9. Which of these factors will cause more sugar to dissolve in a saturated sugar solution?
I. Add more sugar while stirring.
 II. Add more sugar and heat to the solution.
III. Add more sugar and cool down the solution.

a. I only b. III only c. II only d. I and II only

10. What is the percentage concentration in the following solution: 5g sucrose in 90g water?
a. 4% b. 5% c. 6% d. 7%

11. Why is a solution considered a homogenous mixture?

a. It is usually liquid. c. It contains a solute and solvent.
b. It can be dilute or concentrated. d. Its components are distributed evenly.

12. All of the following describes a solution EXCEPT _______.

a. clear c. cannot pass through filter paper
b. homogenous d. can be separated by physical means

13. A solution is prepared by mixing by 20g of sodium chloride in 80g of water. What are the
concentrations of the solute and solvent in % by mass?
a. solute: 10%, solvent: 90% c. solute: 30%, solvent: 70%
b. solute: 20%, solvent: 80% d. solute: 40%, solvent: 60%

14. A beverage contains 3% alcohol which means that

a. the solution contains 3 ml of alcohol in 97 ml of water.
b. the solution contains 30 ml water in 70 ml of water.
c. the solution contains 300 ml of alcohol in 700 ml of water.
d. the solution contains 100 ml of alcohol in 100 ml.

15. Which of these actions will cause more sugar to dissolve in saturated sugar solution?
I. By stirring vigorously
II. By cooling the solution
III. By heating the solution
a. I only b. I and III only c. II only d. I and II only

16. What is the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in a fixed amount of solvent at a
given temperature?
a. dilution b. dissolution c. percent by mass d. solubility

17. How many grams of glucose (C6H22O11) are needed to prepare 400 ml of a 5% glucose solution?
a. 10 g b. 5 g c. 20 g d. 14 g

18. What is the percentage concentration in the following solution: 2 g sucrose in 80 grams water?
a. 2.4% b. 4.4% c. 2.5% d. 97.6%

19. Sterling silver contains 95% silver. If a necklace made of sterling silver weighs 15 g, what is the mass
of silver dissolved in the necklace?
a. 1.6 g b. 6.2 g c. 9.0 g d. 14.25 g

20. All of the following affects the solubility of a solid in a liquid EXCEPT _____.
a. pressure b. stirring c. surface area d. temperature

21. Which of the following substances is an element?

a. air b. iron c. salt d. sugar

22. Elements play an important role in the human body. Which of the following is CORRECTLY paired?
a. sodium: important in nerve conduction and fluid balance
b. phosphorous: important in bones and teeth and some amino acids
c. chlorine: found outside the cells which serves as a major electrolyte
d. oxygen: found inside the cell essential in the conduction of nerve impulses

23. A black, crystalline solid forms a purple vapor when it is heated. Which of the following substances
is this?
a. copper sulfate b. iodine c. phosphorous d. sulfur
24. Nonmetals are brittle and are normally used as insulators. Which of the following pairs of elements
are nonmetals?
a. K and Na b. S and I c. Sn and Pb d. Ca and Zn

25. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Which element does NOT exhibit this
property?
a. aluminum b. chromium c. sulfur d. tungsten

26. Copper, aluminum and gold are metals. Which INCORRECTLY describes a metal?
a. Metals are ductile. c. Metals are good insulators.
b. metals are malleable. d. Metals are good conductors of heat.

27. Sulfur, carbon and phosphorous are nonmetals. Which of the following BEST distinguishes a
nonmetal from a metal?
a. Its homogeneity. b. Its boiling point. c. Its brittleness. d. Its ductility.

28. The main component of sand is:

a. aluminum b. calcium oxide c. hydrochloric acid d. silica

29. At sea level, an odorless and colorless Liquid A boils at a range of 100°C to 105°C. What inference
can be drawn from this observation?
a. Liquid A is a metal. c. Liquid A is a nonmetal.
b. Liquid A is a mixture. d. Liquid A is a pure substance.

30. Which of the following statements is TRUE for both elements and compounds?
a. They are homogenous. c. They are commonly found free in nature.
b. They are the simplest form of matter. d. They can be broken down into simpler substances.

31. An example of a strong acid is _____.

a. laundry detergent b. lemon juice c. muriatic acid d. vinegar

32. All of the following will change red litmus paper to blue EXCEPT _____.
a. lime water c. ammonia in water
b. detergent solution d. seven-up or sprite

33. Your chemistry teacher asked you to test Substance X using a litmus paper. You have noticed that
the blue litmus paper turns to red. This observation indicates that the substance is _____.
a. acidic. b. basic c. metallic d. neutral

For question 34, refer to the table below.

REACTION/S TO REACTION/S TO
PHASE COLOR TASTE FEEL BLUE LITMUS BLUE LITMUS
PAPER PAPER
liquid clear green bitter slippery none turns blue

34. The table shows the result of observations on an extract from a plant. What is the nature of the
extract?
a. acid b. base c. salt d. neutral

For question 35, refer to the following information below. The following table lists the pH of four
solutions J, K, L and M.
SOLUTIONS pH
J 1
K 4
L 7
M 10

35. Which of the following statements about the acid-base character of the solutions is true?
a. Solution J is more basic than solution L.
b. Solution K is more acidic than solution L.
c. Solution M is more acidic than solution K.
d. Solution L is more basic than solution M.
36. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning acids and bases?
a. acids and base do not react with each other
b. acids mixed with bases neutralize each other
c. acids mixed with bases make stronger bases
d. acids mixed with bases make stronger acids

37. Which is the correct set of properties of an acid?

a. sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from red to blue
b. sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from blue to red
c. sweet taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red
d. sour taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red

38. A solution with a pH of 11 is first tested with phenolphthalein and then with litmus. What is the color
of each indicator in this solution?
a. Phenolphthalein is colorless and litmus is blue.
b. Phenolphthalein is colorless and litmus is red.
c. Phenolphthalein is pink and litmus is blue.
d. Phenolphthalein is colorless and litmus is red.

39. Normally, rainwater is slightly acidic. What are its corresponding pH values?
a. between 7 and 9 c. less than 2
b. between 5 and 7 d. cannot be measured

40. Which of the following is most likely a basic substance?

a. tomato b. calamansi extract c. detergent bar d. vinegar

41. Ryan is interested about distinguishing characteristics of metals. He collected samples of

commonly-used household materials such as copper wires, aluminum can and silver ring. He
observed that these materials exhibit similar physical characteristics. Which of the following
DOES NOT describe the characteristics of a metal observed by Ryan?
a. metals are ductile c. metals are malleable
b. metals are good insulators d. metals are good conductors of heat

42. Which of the following group of substance consists of nonmetallic elements?

a. zinc, copper gold c. sugar, chloroform, naphthalene
b. oxygen, carbon, sulfur d. calcium chloride, lead oxide, sodium bicarbonate

43. Sulfur, carbon and phosphorous are nonmetals. What BEST distinguishes a nonmetal from a metal
is its _____.
a. Its homogeneity. c. Its brittleness.
b. Its boiling point. d. Its ductility.

44. Aluminum is passed into mills and rolls to produce foil to wrap food. Which of the following
statement is/are TRUE about the property of aluminum based on the information?
I. It can be hammered into sheets.
II. It can be rolled thinly.
III. It can be drawn into wires.
IV. It allows electricity to pass through a material.

a. III only` b. IV only c. I and II d. III and IV

For questions 45 and 46, refer to the information below:

ELECTRICAL THERMAL
ELEMENTS CLASSIFICATION MALLEABILITY DUCTILITY LUSTER
CONDUCTIVITY CONDUCTIVITY

Aluminum Metal √ √ √ √ √
Phosphorus Nonmetal x x x x x
Copper Metal √ √ √ √ √
Sulfur Nonmetal x x x x x
Iron Metal √ √ √ √ √

45. Why are copper and aluminum used for carrying electrical currents and as utensils for cooking?
a. They are brittle as solids. c. They are easily cut to pieces.
 b. They can be drawn into wires. d. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.

46. Which of the following statements is/are TRUE of metals and non-metals?
I. Nonmetals are heat conductors.
II. Aluminum, copper and iron are nonmetals.
III. Phosphorous and sulfur are poor conductors of heat and electricity.
IV. Metals have luster.

a. I only b. III only c. III and IV d. I and II

47. Which is TRUE of nonmetals?

a. They have varying boiling points. c. They are good conductors of heat.
b. They are used as insulators. d. They have high melting points.

48. Some metals like silver and gold are used in making jewelry. What property of these metals is
considered for this purpose?
a. It is expensive. b. It is corrosive. c. It is malleable. d. It is shiny.

49. Some physical properties of five different substances (A, B, C, D, and E) are outlined in the table
below. Which of the substances are metal?

PHYSICAL PROPERTIES SUBSTANCE A SUBSTANCE B SUBSTANCE C SUBSTANCE D SUBSTANCE E

Physical State at Room

solid solid liquid liquid gas
Temperature (20°C)
Appearance/Color shiny grey white silver colorless colorless
Conducts Electricity yes no yes yes no

a. substances a and c c. substances d and e

b. substances c and d d. substances a, c, and d

50. An electrical engineer is planning to install the electrical wires in a newly built house. He is
planning to use copper wires. What characteristic of copper makes it ideal for electrical wirings?
a. brittle b. ductile c. elastic d. malleable

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