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First Quarter

Written Test no. 2

Direction: Read and analyze each question carefully.
Write the letter of the best answer in a piece of paper.

1.Which of the following materials will be used to separate a mixture of iron nails and sand?
a. spoon
b. alcohol lamp
c. magnet
d. filter paper
2. A white powder was tested and heated. After some time, it melts completely. What does it imply?
a. It is a combination of pure substance and mixture.
b. It is a mixture.
c. It is a pure substance.
d. It is a homogenous mixture.
3. Which of the following uses evaporation as a means of separating the components of the given
mixture?
a. pebbles and sand
b. salt and water
c. sand and gravel
d. oil and water
4. Lance wants to separate the marbles in a jar full of water. Which of the following is the BEST way
to separate the mixture?
a. evaporation
b. dissolving
c .using a magnet
d. decantation
5. Which of the following tells that matter is a pure substance?
a. sugar
b. sugar with water
c. jelly ace
d. powder juice
6. Mixtures are combinations of two or more substances. Which of the following is a mixture?
a. water
b. salt and water
c. sugar
d. salt
7. When you combine oil and water. How many phases have you observed?
a. three
b. four
c.one
d. two
8. Which statement is TRUE regarding mixture?
a. Mixtures are made up of only one kind of element.
b. Mixtures are composed of two or more substances.
c. Mixtures have definite composition.
d. All mixtures are heterogeneous.
9. Which of the following substances is important for both living and non- living things?
a. Calcium
b. Salt
c. Water
d. Magnesium
10. Substance and mixtures are important in our body. Which of the following are important to
make our immune system strong and healthy?
a. water, fruits, vegetables, vitamin c
b. rice, bread, pasta
c. ice cream, spaghetti, cake
d. fruits, vegetables, and vitamins
11. Why is sugar a pure substance?
a. because sugar is sweet
b. because sugar is brown
c. because sugar becomes brown black in color upon heating
d. because sugar is solid
12. Mixtures can be distinguished by substance based on their melting and boiling point. Which of
the following best describes a mixture?
a. Mixture have constant boiling point
b. Mixtures have constant melting point
c. Mixtures have constant boiling and melting point
d. Mixtures have varied boiling and melting point
13.Sodium Chloride dissolves in water very well. Which is NOT TRUE in the following statements?
a. Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces a new substance.
b. Water is a pure substance.
c. Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces a mixture.
d. Sodium chloride is a pure substance.
14. Proper waste disposal of solid waste should be done at all times to protect our environment.
What could be its effects if not properly conducted?
a. The microorganisms might cause diseases
b. Hazardous compounds could be emitted by the solid wastes
c. The Earth will be filled with rotten matter
d. All of the above
15. Which is true regarding air?
a. compound of gasses
b. substances of gases
c. element of gasses
d. mixture of gases