Pototan National ComprehensiveHigh School

Fourth Summative Test in Science Grade 9

Second Quarter, School Year: 2021-2022

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Test I Multiple Choice

DIRECTION: Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the best answers.

1. What is the percent composition of each element in Copper (I) Sulfide

(Cu2S)? [Given atomic mass: Cu= 64 a.m.u, S=32 a.m.u]
A. 20% Cu, 80% S B. 80% Cu, 20% S C. 50% Cu, 50% S D. 66% Cu, 34%
S
2. The presence of SO2 in the atmosphere causes acid rain.How many percent of
sulfur is present in SO2 (Molar Mass = 64.07g/mole) S=32.0 g/mole O=16.0
g/mole A. 40.00% B. 49.00% C. 60.00% D. 50.00%

3. Sodium phosphate, Na3PO4 can be found in fast food, baked goods, processed meat,
and other manufactured foods. Which element has the percentage composition of 39%?
[Given atomic mass: Na= 23 a.m.u, P= 31 a.m.u O= 16 a.m.u]
A. Sodium B. Oxygen C. Phosphorous D. none of the
above
4. Glucose (C6H12O6) is a six-carbon sugar (hexose) which is also known as the blood sugar. It is
an energy source that fuels our body. How many percent of carbon is present in glucose?[Given
atomic mass: C=12 a.m.u, H=1 a.m.u, O=16 a.m.u]
A. 29.45% B. 40.00% C. 37.78% D.
1.10%

5. Hematite (Fe2O3) is a mineral that is often used as a healing crystal. Its properties offer many uses
and benefits in energy healing and feng sui. What is the percent composition of iron in Hematite?
(atomic weight, Fe=56g/mol, O=16g/mol)
A. 40.0% B. 88.8% C. 11.8% D. 70.00%
6. Calcium Hydroxide is used in various industries such as construction, paper production and even in
food processing. Its chemical formula is Ca(OH)2. Find the mass percentage (mass %) of Ca, 0
and H in Calcium Hydroxide.[Given atomic mass Ca= 40 a.m.u, O= 16 a.m.u H=1
a.m.u]
A. Ca = 54.00% O = 43.00% H = 3.00Fe%
B. Ca = 57.05% O = 40.24% H = 2.70%
C. Ca = 49.05% O = 48.25% H = 2.70%
D. Ca = 60.0% O = 37.3% H = 2.70%

7. Kelly carried out a computation on percentage composition with three (3) carbon-containing
compounds. Assuming that the atomic mass of carbon is 12 a.m.u., she plotted the data table
below:

Name of Compound Chemical Formula of Molar Mass of Amount of

Compound Compound, g/mole Carbon
Present (%)
Carbon dioxide CO2 44
Calcium carbide (kalburo) CaC2 64
Sodium bicarbonate NaHCO3 84

Based on the results, which material has the greatest amount of carbon present?
A. Carbon dioxide B. Calcium carbide C. Sodium bicarbonate D. Cannot be determined
8. Sodium Azide (NaN3) is a compound that is used in automobile air bags. What is the
percent composition of sodium in sodium azide? (atomic weight, Na=23g/mol, N=14g/mol)
A. 54.1% B. 45.1% C. 60.9% D. 35.38%
9. The graph below shows the percentage composition of copper (II) bromide (CuBr 2) that is
usedas intensifier in photography

Based on the graph above, what is the percent composition of Copper in

CuBr2? A.29% B. 32% C. 17% D. 71%

10. In a school project, Grade 9 students are expected to come up with an application of the
concept on percentage composition in food. Supposed in a food label it says 160 mg (equal to
0.16 g) of sodium per 55 g serving of processed meat product. How many percent of sodium
is taken in per serving of the food product?

A. 0.29% C. 2.9%
B. 29% D. 0.029%

11. Aspirin is a compound with the molecular formula C9H8O4. What is its percent
composition? (atomic weight : C = 12g/mol, H=1g/mol, O=6g/mol)
A. 40 % C, 4.48 % H, 55.52 %O C. 60 % C, 4 % H, 36% O
B. 50 % C, 4.48 % H, 45.52 % O D. 80 % C, 4.48 % H, 15.52 % O

12. What is the percent composition of each element in magnesium

chloride. ( atomic weight, Mg=24g/mol, Cl= 35g/mol)
A. 26 % Mg, 74% Cl C. 46 % Mg, 74 % Cl
B. 36 % Mg, 84% Cl D. 56 % Mg, 74 % Cl

13. Find the molecular mass of glucose, which has a molecular formula (C6 H12
O6)? (atomic weight, C=12g/mol, H=1g/mol, O=16g/mol)
A. 160.16 B. 180 C. 190.16 D. 192.16

14.Determine the percent composition of calcium carbonate: Ca(CO3)2; (Atomic

weight, Ca=40g/mol, C=12g/mol, O=16g/mol)
A. 25 % Ca, 15 % C, 60 % O C. 40 % Ca, 12 % C, 16 % O
 B. 40 % Ca, 12 % C, 48 % O D. 57 % Ca, 19 % C, 34 % O
15. In sodium nitride: Na3N, what is the percent composition of the givencompound?
(atomic weight, Na=23g/mol, N=14g/mol)
A. Na is17 %, N is 83% C. Na is 64 %, N is
36% B. Na is 50 %, N is 50% D. Na is 83%, N is
17%
16. What is the percentage composition of each element of Magnesium oxide:
MgO? (atomic weight, Mg=24g/mol, O=16g/mol)
A. Mg = 60 %, , O= 40 % C. Mg = 30 %, , O= 70
% B. Mg = 50 %, , O= 50 % D. Mg = 20 %, , O=
80 %

17. Bicarbonate is used in many commercial preparations. Its chemical formula is NaHCO3.
Find the molecular weight of the compound.(atomic weight, Na=23g/mol,
H=1g/mol,C=12g/mol, O=16g/mol).
A. 84g/mol B. 90g/mol C. 34g/mol D. 50g/mol

18. The simplest formula for vitamin C is C3H4O3. What is its molecular weight in
g/mol? (atomic weight, C=12g/mol, H=1g/mol, O=16g/mol)
A. 88 B. 68 C. 78 D.58

19. What is the percent composition of oxygen found in the compound of H2O?
A. 33. 3% B. 66.6% C. 77. 5 % D. 88.9 %

20. The chemical formula of butane is C2H5. What will be its molecular weight in g/mol?
(atomic weight, C=12g/mol, H=1g/mol).
A. 29 B. 19 C.39 D.49

Test II Performance
Tasks: Direction:
Find the percent composition of each element in the following compounds.
(5points Each). (atomic weight, H=1g/mol, N=14g/mol, O=16g/mol,
Ca=40g/mol, F=19g/mol, S=32g/mol, C=12g/mol)

1. HNO3
2. CaF2
3. H2SO4
4. CO2
Test II Performance Tasks:
Direction:
Find the percent composition of each element in the following compounds.
(5points Each). (atomic weight, H=1g/mol, N=14g/mol, O=16g/mol, Ca=40g/mol,
F=19g/mol, S=32g/mol, C=12g/mol)

1. HNO3
2. CaF2
3. H2SO4
4. CO2