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First Grading Period

Unit Test in Science 7

Directions: Read each questions carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer.

_____ 1. What is the correct order of steps in the scientific method?

A. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, draw conclusions, and analyze results.
B. Ask a question, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, and draw conclusions.
C. Ask a question, analyze results, make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, and draw conclusions.
D. Make a hypothesis, test the hypothesis, analyze results, ask a question, and draw conclusions.
_____2. What skill is used by a scientist when he/she listens to the sounds that are produced by whales?
A. Interpreting data B. Drawing conclusions C. Making a hypothesis D. Making observations
_____3. A scientist hypothesizes that the temperature at which an ostrich’s egg is incubated will determine whether the ostrich will
be male or female. What is the independent variable of this experiment?
A. Scientist B. Incubator C. Temperature D. Gender of the ostrich
_____4. . A scientist hypothesizes that the temperature at which an ostrich’s egg is incubated will determine whether the ostrich
will be male or female. What is the dependent variable of this experiment?
A. Scientist B. Incubator C. Temperature D. Gender of the ostrich
_____5. In which step of the scientific method do we want to use graphs?
A. Analyze data B. Asking questions C. Make hypothesis D. Communicate results
_____6. Why is experiment important?
A. helps create jobs for scientists.
B. creates more questions to be answered.
C. ensures that many tools are used safely and accurately.
D. allows for new discoveries and knowledge in science
_____7. How do scientists test their hypothesis?
A. Designing models B. Doing experiments C. Drawing conclusions D. Formulating questions
_____8. Why is Scientific Method an important process in doing experiments?
A. It takes more work but it is worth it. B. It helps the experiment to take longer and be better.
C. It ensures that the results can be trusted and repeated.
D. It ensures that the people doing the experiments are scientific
_____9. Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?
A. If frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high. B. If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high.
C. If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.
D. If a tennis ball is frozen, it will not bounce as high as one that is not frozen.
_____10. What are the two (2) classes of matter?
A. Atom and molecule B. Element and compound C. Plant and animal cells D. Substance and mixture
_____11. What is the difference between a substance and a mixture?
A. Substance can be separated while mixture cannot be separated.
B. Substance has many components while mixture has one only.
C. Substance is heterogeneous while mixture is homogeneous.
D. Substance is pure while mixture is impure.
_____12. Which of the following is the best way to separate salt and water in a seawater mxture?
A. Condensation B. Distillation C. Evaporation D. Filtration
_____13. Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
A. Air B. Oil in water C. Orange juice D. Soft drink
_____14. What is the best way to use in separating iron parts from a mixture?
A. Filter paper B. Magnet C. Water D. Spoon
_____15. A white powder was tested and heated. After some time, it melts completely. What does it imply?
A. It is a mixture. B. It is a pure substance.
C. It is a homogeneous mixture. D. It is a combination of pure substance and mixture

_____16. Sodium chloride dissolves in water very well. Which is NOT TRUE in the following statements?
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A. Water is a pure substance. B. Sodium chloride is a pure substance.
C. Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces a mixture. D. Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces
_____17. What substance is made by mixing two elements without being chemically combined?
A. Compound B. Element C. Mixture D. Solution
_____18. Ethan wants to separate the marbles in a jar full of water. Which of the following is the BEST way to separate the
mixture?
A. Decantation B. Dissolving C. Evaporation D. Using a magnet
_____19. Which of the following is the simplest form of substance?
A. Chemical Formula B. Compound C. Element D. Mixture
_____20. Which of the following statements is TRUE about elements and compounds?
A. Are homogenous in nature. B. Are simplest form of matter.
C. Are commonly naturally occurring materials. D. Can be broken down into simpler substances
_____21. Which of the following substance is an element?
A. Carbon dioxide B. Iron C. Salt D. Sugar
_____22. Which of the following is NOT an example of compound?
A. Ammonia B. Helium gas C. Hydrogen peroxide D. Table sugar
_____23. Which of the following will be the result of compound if Hydrogen gas and oxygen gas combine?
A. Alcohol B. Salt C. Sugar D. Water
_____24. Salt is made up of what elements?
A. Sodium and Chloride B. Sodium and Chlorine C. Sodium and Copper D. Sodium and Oxide
_____25. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Gold: Element: Silver: Compound B. Oxygen: Element: Water: Compound
C. Sugar: Element: Salt: Compound D. Water: Element: Hydrogen: Compound
_____26. Which of the following describes an element?
A. The simplest substance. B. It can be broken down into other types of substances.
C. It can be separated through a chemical process. D. It is composed of two or more types of atoms.
_____27. Which of the following ingredients is an element?
A. Calcium B. Carbohydrate C. Oil D. Protein
_____28. Oxygen and iron are elements (I). Protein and sugar are elements too (II).
A. Both statements I and II are TRUE. B. Both statements I and II are FALSE.
C. Statement I is FALSE while statement II is TRUE. D. Statement I is TRUE while statement II is FALSE.
_____29. Why is it important to be familiar with elements and compounds?
A. To classify them accordingly. B. To tell others you know them.
C. To enumerate elements and compounds. D. To be praised by others of knowing them.
_____30. . Compounds is composed of one atom(I). Elements is a single atom substance(II).
A. Both statements I and II are TRUE. B. Both statements I and II are FALSE.
C. Statement I is FALSE while statement II is TRUE. D. Statement I is TRUE while statement II is FALSE.
_____31. Which one is the best way to determine whether an unknown sample is a substance or a mixture?
A. Knowing its density B. Tasting the given sample
C. Observing its physical appearance D. Testing its melting and boiling poin

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