Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
CARAGA Administrative Region
Division of Surigao del Sur
Cantilan I District
CABANGAHAN INTEGRATED SCHOOL
Cabangahan, Cantilan, Surigao del Sur
FIRST QUARTER
SUMMATIVE TEST IN SCIENCE 7
Name:_________________________________________ Date:__________
Year & Section:__________________________________ Score:_________
Multiple Choice:
Direction: Read the statement carefully and encircle the letter that corresponds to your answer.
1.What do you call the data gathered through the senses?
A. Qualitative data C. Numerical data
B. Quantitative data D. Analytical data
2.It is an explanation based on many repeated observations during experiments.
A. Theory C. Inference
B. Scientific Law D. Conclusion
3.In a well-written hypothesis, the dependent variable can be found in the “___” statement:
A. If C. Maybe
B. Then D. Why
4.An educated guess about the outcome of the investigation is called a:
A. Guess C. Hypothesis
B. Hyperbole D. Theory
5.Colby wants to learn more about the feeding habits of ants. What steps should Colby take to best study the
feeding patterns of ants?
A. Form a hypothesis, conduct an experiment, record data, make a conclusion
B. Conduct an experiment, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, record data
C. Form a hypothesis, record data, conduct an experiment, make a conclusion
D. Record data, form a hypothesis, make a conclusion, conduct an experiment.
6.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 C. Elastic
B. Ductile D. Malleable
7.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 into pieces.
B. They can be drawn into wires. D. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
8.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. C. It is malleable.
B. It is corrosive. D. It is shiny.
9. Which of the following group of substances consists of nonmetallic elements?
A. Selenium, Iodine, Argon C. Beryllium, chromium, germanium
B. Aluminum, gallium, sulfur D. Sodium, lithium, copper
10.Metals are good conductors of electricity. Which element does not exhibit this property?
A. Aluminum C. Sulfur
B. Chromium D. Tungsten
11.Which of the following substances is an element?
A. Air C. Salt
B. Iron D. Sugar
12. Ryan is interested in the 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

13.Which is TRUE of nonmetals?

A. They have varying boiling points. C. They are good conductors of electricity.
B. They are used as insulators. D. They have high melting points.
14.Which of the following statement is TRUE?
A. Nonmetals are good heat conductors. C. Phosphorus and sulfur is a poor conductor of heat and electricity.
B. Aluminum, copper, and iron are nonmetals. D. Metals are brittle.
15.Which of the following is correctly paired?
A. Sulfur: used to build proteins in the body.
B. Nitrogen: important in nerve transmission and muscle function
C. Calcium: used in nerve conduction and regulating the heartbeat.
D. Chlorine: acts as an electron acceptor and oxidizing agent.
16.Which of the following statement is the function of oxygen in the human body?
A. It acts as an electron acceptor and oxidizing agent.
B. It is used to build proteins in the body.
C. It is used to build healthy teeth and bones
D. It is used to build strong structural compounds, muscle contraction and protein regulation.
17.Which of the following element is NOT a metalloid?
A. Boron C. Tellurium
B. Radon D. Astatine
18.Which of the following group of substances are in greater percentage needed in the human body?
A. Oxygen, carbon, hydrogen C. Magnesium, potassium, hydrogen
B. Sulfur, sodium, carbon D. Chlorine, calcium, sodium
19.Which of the following substances is an element?
A. Air C. Salt
B. Iron D. Sugar
20. Which of the following statements defines element?
A. A primary substance that cannot be separated into simpler materials.
B. A combination of atoms which can be separated using chemical processes.
C. A process wherein chemical changes occur when electrical energy supplied externally.
D. An arrangement of elements by increasing atomic number such that elements having similar chemical behavior.
21. Which of the following is an example of a strong acid?
A. Laundry detergent C. Muriatic acid
B. Lemon juice D. Vinegar
22.All the following will change red litmus paper to blue except
A. Lime water C. Ammonia in water
B. Detergent solution D. Sprite
23.Your chemistry teacher asked you to test Substance X using litmus paper. You have noticed that the blue litmus paper
turns to red. What does this observation show?
A. Acidic C. Metallic
B. Basic D. Neutral
24.The table shows the result of observations on an extract from a plant. What is the nature of the extract?
A. Acid C. Salt
B. Base D. Neutral
25.Which of the following statements about the acid-base character of solutions is TRUE?
A. Solution J is more basic than solution L. C. Solution M is more acidic than solution K.
B. Solution K is more acidic than solution L. D. Solution L is more basic than solution M.
26.Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning acids and bases?
A. Acids and bases do not react with each other. C. Acids mixed with bases make stronger bases.
B. Acids mixed with bases neutralize each other. D. Acids mixed with bases make stronger acids.
27.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 red to blue
28.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
29.Which of the following is most likely a basic substance?
A. Tomato C. Detergent bar
B. Calamansi extract D. Vinegar
30.Which of the following substances is not a compound?
A. Iron C. Sugar
B. Salt D. Vanilla