GRADE 7 – SCIENCE

1st Quarterly Assessment

Direction: Read and understand each question carefully. Choose the correct answer and write it on your answer
sheet. DO NOT GUESS.
1. 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
2. Which of the following is an example of a solution?
a. Water vapor in air b. Stones in water c. Sugar dissolved in water d. Ice cream
3. Which statement describes the solute?
a. It is the solid formed in solution. c. It is the liquid part of the solution.
b. It is the component of a solution in smaller amount. d. It is the component of a solution in bigger
amount.
4. What do you call a solution which contains a greater amount of solute for a certain volume of solvent?
a. Pure b. dilute c. concentrated d. unsaturated
5. Which is more concentrated, Solution A containing 9 grams of salt in 18 grams of water or Solution B
containing 18 grams of salt in 90 grams of water?
a. Solution A only c. Both Solutions A and B
b. Solution B only d. Neither Solution A nor B
6. When all the solid are dissolved in a liquid as seen by the eye, is the solution unsaturated?
a. no, because looks maybe deceiving
b. no, because it can still dissolve some more
c. yes, because it seem to look cloudy
d. yes, because no more solid particles are seen
7. Sterling silver contains 95% silver. If a necklace made of sterling silver weighs 15g, what is the mass of
silver dissolved in the necklace?
a. 1.6 g b. 6.2 g c. 9.0 g d. 14.5 g
8. The label of the 200-mL rubbing alcohol that Mrs. Herrera bought shows that it contains 40% ethyl alcohol.
What is the volume of ethyl alcohol does the rubbing alcohol contain?
a. 80 mL b. 40 mL c. 5 mL d. 8 mL
9. All of the following affects the solubility of a liquid EXCEPT_____________________.
a. Pressure b. stirring c. surface area d. temperature
10. Which of the following lists of materials are composed of mixtures?
a. Vinegar, 70% alcohol, carbon c. oxygen, sodium chloride, water
b. Blood, calamansi juice, air d. carbon dioxide, bleach, oil
11. Which of the following substances is an element?
a. Air b. iron c. salt d. sugar
12. Nonmetals are brittle and are normally used as insulators. Which of the following pairs of elements are
non-metals?
a. K and Na b. S and I c. Sn and Pb d. Ca and Zn
13. Copper, Aluminum and Gold are metals. Which is INCORRECTLY describes a metal?
a. ductile b. malleable c. good insulators d. good heat conductor
14. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Which element does NOT exhibit this property?
a. aluminum b. chromium c. sulphur d. tungsten
15. A white solid has a sharp melting point. When heated, a black solid and a brown gas was produced. What
kind of material is the white solid?
a. element
b. compound
c. mixture
d. solute
16. In nutrition we are advised to eat bananas because it is a good source of _____.
a. Calcium b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium
17. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Ferrous sulfate cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
b. Compounds are made up of one kind of element.
c. Water is composed of more than two elements.
d. Compounds are more complex than elements.
18. Magnesium chloride is a compound of two elements Magnesium and chlorine. Which of the following
statements is TRUE?
a. The symbol for magnesium chloride includes Mg and Cl
b. Magnesium and chlorine are all metals
c. Magnesium can be broken down into simpler form
d. Magnesium chloride is listed in the periodic table
19. An element essential for the maintenance of strong bones and teeth?
a. Calcium b. sodium c. potassium d. magnesium
20. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
a. Compounds cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
b. Carbon dioxide is made up of one kind of element.
c. Water is composed of more than two elements.
d. Elements are more complex than compounds.
21. An example of a strong acid is _______________________________________.
a. laundry detergent b. lemon juice c. muriatic acid d. vinegar
For questions 33-35.
Refer to the information below. Write the symbols only.

22. Which compound melts above 1000°C and boils above 2000°C?
a. Ca b. NO c. Fe d. SiO2
23. Which element is gaseous at room temperature?
a. He b. NO c. Mg d. Cu
24. Which substance is liquid at 30°C?
a. Cu b. Mg c. NCl3 d. SiO2
25. An acidic mixture has a PH of:
a. Less than 7 b. Greater than 7 c. Equal to 7 d.Either greater or less than 7
26. Water is added to the oxide produced from burning of sulfur. The solution changes blue litmus paper to
red. Classify the resulting substance
a. Neutral b. acid c. base d. salt
27. Arrange the following household items from the most acidic to most basic:
toothpaste, milk, tap water, vinegar
a. tap water, milk, toothpaste, vinegar
b. milk, tap water, vinegar, toothpaste
c. toothpaste, milk, tap water, vinegar
d. vinegar, tap water, milk, toothpaste

28. What is the reason why farmers need to know how acidic or basic the soil is before they plant their crop?
a. Some plants grow well in acidic soil while others prefer basic soil.
b. This is to determine the best insecticide to be used.
 c. Fertilizers are essential in acidic and basic soils.
d. This is to drive away agricultural pests.

29. The following safe ways should be practiced when handling an acid like muriatic acid EXCEPT?
a. Avoid contact with eyes, nose and mouth.
b. Use only in well ventilated areas.
c. Always keep the container tightly sealed.
d. Store in a warm place.
30. Why does “rust” form on some metallic materials?
a. Due to the presence of oxygen and acid
b. Due to the existence of other surrounding metals
c. Due to the exposure of the metal to a non-metal
d. Due to the weak properties of metals
31. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. This property is not exhibited by _____.
a. Aluminum b. Nickel c. Copper d. Sulfur
32. Which of the following elements is most likely ductile at room temperature?
a. Sulfur b. Mercury c. Nitrogen d. Aluminum
33. An element was subjected into flame and the acidity of the oxide formed was tested. Solution of this oxide
turned red litmus paper to blue. Which is most likely that element?
a. Chlorine b. Nickel c. Phosphorus d. Silicon
34. Your friend Joy is complaining of stomach ache. You found out that she took a bottle of soft drink during
your recess. What should she take to relieve the pain?
a. a Vitamin C tablet b. an antacid tablet c. a cold water d. a liniment
35. Which property makes it possible for metals to be made into thin sheets?
a. metallic luster
b. malleability
c. conductivity
d. ductility
For questions 36-40.
Refer to the information below. Write the symbols only.

36. Which metal is liquid at room temperature?

a. Hg b. N c. O d. Mg
37. Which nonmetal is liquid at room temperature?
a. Al b. Br c. Ca d. Cl

38. Which of the following list of nonmetals is in order of increasing boiling point?
a. He, N, O, Cl, Br
b. P, S, N, Cl, Br
c. Br, Cl, O, N, He
d. Br, Cl, N, S, P
39. Which of the following conductors has MP below 1000OC and BP above 2000OC?
a. Pb b. Hg c. Mg d. Al
40. Which of the following is most likely a basic substance?
a. Tomato B. Calamansi extract c. detergent bar d. vinegar