TEST QUESTIONNAIRE

1. What phenomenon states that as the volume of the gas decreases, the pressure increases? a.
Charles law
b. Ideal Gas law
c. Boyles law
d. Gay-lussac’s law
2. The Charle’s law states that when the pressure of the gas is constant, its “volume is directly
proportional to its temperature”. How can we explain this phenomenon?
a. temperature rises, the volume of the gas decreases
b. when the temperature rises, the volume increases
c. the volume increases, the temperature drops.
d. when the temperature increases, the volume remains constant.
3. This phenomenon states that at a constant volume, the pressure of a gas is directly proportional
to its temperature. What specific gas law quantifies this phenomenon?
a. Charles law
b. Ideal Gas law
c. Boyles law
d. Gay-lussac’s law
4. This certain gas law quantifies the relationship of pressure, temperature and volume of a gas.
What law states this phenomenon?
a. Ideal gas law
b. Avogadro’s Law
c. Combined Gas law
d. Gay-lussac’s Law
5. What law states that the volume of the gas is directly related to the number of moles of gas, as
long as pressure and temperature remains constant?
a. Ideal gas law
b. Avogadro’s Law
c. Combined Gas law
d. Gay-lussac’s Law
6. This law considers all the measurable factors that affects the behavior of gases, it includes the
temperature, volume and number of molecules of a gas. What law states quantifies this
phenomenon?
a. Ideal gas law
b. Avogadro’s Law
c. Combined Gas law
d. Gay-lussac’s Law
7. A gas occupies 2.58 L at 2.00 atm. What will be the volume of this gas if the pressure becomes
4.00 atm?
a. 0.520 L
b. 1.35 L
c. 1.00 L
d. 1.29 L
8. A gas sample at 40.0C occupies a volume of 3.45 L. If the temperature is raised to 75.0C,
what will the volume be, assuming the pressure remains constant?
a. 3.82 L
b. 3.00 L
c. 4.38 L
d. 4.00 L
9. If a gas is cooled from 353 K to 200 K and the volume is kept constant, what final pressure
would result if the original pressure was 25.4 Pa?
a. 15.34 Pa
b. 14.39 Pa
c. 16.00 Pa
d. 13. 35 Pa
10. A gas has a volume of 80 L at −23.0 °C and 30 Pa. What would the volume of the gas be at
227.0 °C and 60 Pa of pressure?
 a. 20 L
b. 18.72 L
c. 21.43 L
d. 15 L
11. What will be the final volume of a gas of a 10 L Helium gas which contains 0.865 mole of a
34℃ and 2.00 atmosphere, if the amount of this gas is increased to 2.50 moles provided that
temperature and pressure remains unchanged?
a. 20 L
b. 27. 65 L
c. 28.90 L
d. 18 L

12. 0.581 moles of nitrogen gas fills a balloon at 2.5 atm at a temperature of 350 K. what is the
volume of the gas on the balloon?
a. 7.263 L
b. 8.921 L
c. 5.671 L
d. 6.678 L

13. Records show that the incident of tire explosion is high during summer season. Which of the
following gives best explanation for this observation?
a. there are more travelers during summer
b. high temperature during summer season causes the air inside the tires to expand
c. there is too much air inside the tires
d. vehicle tires are not well maintained.
14. what will happen to the gas pressure as the temperature increases, if the amount of and volume
of the gas are kept constant?
a. The gas pressure remains the same
b. The gas pressure decreases
c. the gas pressure increases
d. there is no significant effect
15. Which of the phenomena does NOT involve the application of gas pressure?
a. burning fuels
b. falling leaves
c. rising hot air balloons
d. vulcanizing tire
16. How do gas particles respond to an increase in volume?
a. decrease in kinetic energy and decrease in temperature
b. increase in kinetic energy and increase in pressure
c. increase in kinetic energy and increase in temperature
d. decrease in kinetic energy and decrease in pressure
17. which of the phenomena best illustrates Charle’s Law?
a. carbon dioxide being dissolved in water
b. expansion of the balloon as it is being submerged in hot water
c. breathing apparatus being used by a patient
d. leavening agent causing the fluffiness of cake products
18. who formulated the law which states that the volume of a fixed amount of gas at constant
pressure is directly proportional to its absolute temperature?
a. Amadeo Avogadro
b. Jacques Alexander Charles
c. Joseph Louis Gay-Lussac
d. Robert Boyle
19. Which of the following best describes Avogadro’s Law?
a. At constant temperature and pressure, the volume of gas is directly related to its number
of moles
b. At constant pressure and volume, the temperature of gas is directly related to its number
of moles
 c. At constant volume and number of moles, the temperature of gas is directly related to its
pressure
d. At constant volume and temperature, the pressure of gas is directly related to its number
of moles
20. Which gas law is the combination of all gas laws?
a. Boyle’s law
b. Charle’s law
c. Gay-lussac’s law
d. Ideal gas law
21. which of the following characteristics best describes gas?
a. Gases are lighter than air
b. Gases have high densities
c. Gases exhibit similar chemical behavior
d. Gases do not have definite shape and volume
22. Which of the following nitrogenous bases is found in DNA but not in RNA?
a. adenine
b. cytosine
c. guanine
d. thymine
23. What type of macromolecule carries out catalysis in biological systems?
a. Carbohydrates called starches
b. Lipids called steroids
c. Nucleic acids called DNA
d. Proteins called enzymes
24. Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids?
a. They are composed of nitrogenous chains.
b. They are not soluble in water.
c. They are either fats and oils
d. They are polar molecules
25. What is the characteristic of carbon atoms that most contributes to its importance to critical
biological molecules?
a. the ability to bond with eight (8) other atoms
b. the ability to form hydrogen, carbon and covalent bonds
c. the ability to choose the type of molecule to produce
d. the ability to form 4 (four) bonds producing a 3D structure
26. There are many different types of proteins created by bonding amino acids together. How is this
possible when there is a small set of amino acids?
a. each protein is composed of 1-2 unique monomers
b. each protein has exactly the same monomers
c. each protein is an arrangement of monomers in a unique manner
d. each protein acts differently depending upon the organism
27. Which of the following lists correctly identifies the characteristic structures within an amino
acid?
a. ammonia - carbon group - side chain
b. NH3 - COOH - side chain
c. NO2 - COH - side chain
d. N2OH- COOH - side chain
28. Proteins play many critical roles in organisms. Which of the following pairs correctly connects
the function of a protein to its class?
a. cytoskeleton is structural; antibodies are defense
b. speed regulation is enzymes; muscles are hormonal
c. hair is storage; hemoglobin is transport
d. hormones are signaling; membrane proteins are enzymes
29. Carbohydrates consist of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen. Which of the following represents the
general formula for carbohydrates?
a. CxH2xOx
b. CO2Xh
 c. CxHxOx
d. C2xHxO2x
30. Three types of polysaccharides are particularly important to living organisms. They each perform
functions vital to cells. Which of the following correctly identifies two of these types of
polysaccharides and their primary functions?
a. starch, storage; glucose, energy
b. starch, cell walls; glucose, storage
c. glucose, cell walls; cellulose, energy
d. cellulose, storage by animals; glucose, storage by plants
31. One type of carbohydrate can be seen in the image below. How does its structure reflect its
function?
 a. This image is of glucose as its long chain molecules reflect its
use for storage
b. This image is of starch as its long chains allows for long term
storage
c. This image is of glycogen as the cross chains reflect its use by
muscles.
d. This image is of cellulose as its structure reflects its strength
32. What are five types of nitrogenous bases, four of which are found within DNA molecules?
a. adenine, thymine, guanine, uracil
b. adenine, uracil, guanine, cytosine
c. adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine
d. adenine, uracil, phosphate, ribose
33. Pair bonding occurs in DNA between purine molecules and pyrimidine molecules. Why must
this type of pairing take place?
a. The genetic sequence is found on the pyrimidine bases, so there must be a pyrimidine in
each step of the DNA ladder
b. The number of hydrogen bonds between the bases must “match” in order for the helix to
be double stranded.
c. The phosphate bonds required to hold each single strand together must match up in order
to produce the double helix.
d. The double strand is held together by peptide bonds, which allows for the genetic code.
34. Which of the following best describes the form and function of one type of nucleic acid?
a. RNA, a double helix, functions primarily as an archive of genetic information.
b. RNA, a single helix, functions primarily as an archive of genetic information.
c. DNA, a single helix, functions primarily as an archive of genetic information.
d. DNA, a double helix, functions primarily as an archive of genetic information.
35. What distinguishes phospholipids from glycolipids? Phospholipids ______
a. yield fatty acids, sphingosine or glycerol, glycerol, amino alcohol sphingosine and a
carbohydrate upon hydrolysis
b. yield fatty acids, sphingosine or glycerol, and a carbohydrate upon hydrolysis.
c. yield fatty acids, glycerol, amino alcohol sphingosine, phosphoric acid and
nitrogencontaining alcohol upon hydrolysis.
d. yield fatty acids, phosphoric acid and nitrogen-containing alcohol upon hydrolysis.
36. Why is information about carbon critical to understanding the “molecules of life”?
a. it is the backbone of biological molecules required for life
b. it is the only element that can form triple bonds
c. it results of the study on organic molecules are produced only in living organisms
d. it is able to cause dehydration synthesis
37. Which of the following elements is NOT present in the composition of a carbohydrate? a. carbon
b. nitrogen
c. hydrogen
d. oxygen
38. Lipids are composed of what group of elements?
a. Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus and Sulfur
b. Carbon, Nitrogen and Oxygen
c. Carbon, Oxygen and Phosphorus
d. Carbon, Oxygen and Sulfur
39. These are macromolecules that serve as main information-carrying molecules of the cell. a.
carbohydrates
b. nucleic acids
c. lipids
d. proteins
40. Which of the following contains the most lipids?
a. Banana
b. Cheese
c. Oil
d. Champorado
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c.
d.

41. A macromolecule is composed of smaller units called __________. cells

monomers
isomers
polymers
42. Which of the following is a correct monomer-polymer pair?
a. monomer: disaccharide
b. monomer: polysaccharide
c. polymer: monosaccharide
d. polymer: polysaccharide
43. What will be the correct pairing of monomer of proteins and its function?
a. fat: structure
b. DNA, RNA: store genetic material
c. starch, sugar: cell machinery
d. amino acid: tissue repair
44. Which of the following is not included in the main classes of biomolecules?
a. carbohydrates
b. nucleic acids
c. lipids
d. phosphates
45. What do you call the long chain of molecules which may consist of similar building blocks or
repeated patterns of molecules?
a. molecules
b. polygons
c. monomers
d. polymers
46. These are large molecules composed of thousands of covalently connected atoms which
comprise the main classes of biomolecules.
a. macromolecules
b. minimolecules
c. micromolecules
d. monomolecules
47. What macromolecule is responsible for cell membrane and energy storage?
a. carbohydrates
b. nucleic acid
c. lipid
d. protein
48. Which of the following statements is not true about monomers?
a. These can be composed of more than one atom.
b. These exhibit patterns which is are repeated.
c. These are single basic building unit of all organic compounds.
d. When joined together, these form group called polymers.
49. Which of the following elements cannot be found in biomolecules?
a. hydrogen
b. oxygen
c. mercury
d. phosphorus
50. Which of the following macromolecule contains carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, phosphorus and
hydrogen in its structure?
a. carbohydrate
b. nucleic acid

a.
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c.
d.

c. lipid
d. protein
51. What class of biomolecules do DNA and RNA belong?
a. carbohydrates
b. nucleic acids
c. lipids
d. proteins
52. Sugar, starch, cellulose and glucose are examples of what class of biomolecules? carbohydrates
nucleic acids
lipids
proteins
53. Which of the following materials undergoes chemical change?
a. Cutting of stainless metal plates
b. crushing chunks of ice
c. dissolving sugar in water
d. rotting of tomatoes
54. Some changes are readily observable when chemical reactions take place. Which of the
following evidences of chemical change explains the curdling of milk?
a. evolution of heat and light
b. formation of a precipitate
c. evolution of gas
d. production of mechanical energy
55. Chemical changes are always represented by chemical equation. What entities are usually
located on the right hand side of a chemical equation?
a. coefficient
b. reactant/s
c. product/s
d. subscript
56. Which of the following is a shorthand notation that represents substances undergoing chemical
reactions?
a. chemical equation
b. empirical equation
c. chemical formula
d. molecular formula
57. Notice that like mathematical equations, chemical equations also have signs. What symbol is
used to indicate “reacts with”?
a. arrow
b. equal sign
c. coefficient
d. plus sign
58. What is/are the reactant(s) in the given reaction?
59. 6O2 + C6H12O6 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ENERGY
a. CO2 + H2O
b. CO2
c. O2 + C6H12O6
d. C6H12O6
60. Which of the following demonstrates that a new substance can be formed from chemical
reaction? a. helium-filled balloon floating
b. milk souring
c. iron bending

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c.
d.

d. water evaporating
61. During chemical reaction, which of the following is least likely to occur?
a. No changes are observed.
b. Products usually have different properties.
c. Visible chemical changes.
d. It yields one or more products.
62. A chemical reaction is possible when two or more substances interact under favorable
conditions.
Which of the following is observed when quick lime and water are mixed?
a. change in temperature of mixture
b. change in color
c. evolution of hydrogen gas
d. production of light
63. A given chemical equation provides the necessary information on what is happening during
chemical reaction. What does an arrow symbol pointing upward (↑) mean if this is seen in the
equation?
A gas was produced.

a.
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c.
d.

A precipitate was formed.

The container became hot.
The substance was dissolved in water.
64. Which statement explains the Law of Conservation of Matter?
a. In a chemical reaction, matter can only be created.
b. In a chemical reaction, matter can only be destroyed.
c. Matter can neither be created nor destroyed in a chemical reaction.
d. Matter can either be created or destroyed in a chemical reaction.
65. What occurs when the reaction has oxygen as one of its reactant and produces carbon dioxide and
water as its products?
a. combination reaction
b. double displacement
c. combustion reaction
d. single displacement
66. What type of chemical reaction is represented by the given equation?
67. A + B → AB
a. combination
b. decomposition
c. combustion
d. single displacement
68. What type of chemical reaction in which ions get exchanged between two reactants, resulting to
the formation of a new compound?
a. combination
b. single displacement
c. combustion
d. double displacement
69. The reaction between hydrogen gas and oxygen gas forming water can be expressed in this
equation, H2(g) + O2(g) → H2O(l). To balance the equation, what are the coefficients needed in
the given order for hydrogen, oxygen and water?
a. 0, 2, 2
b. 2, 0, 2
c. 2, 1, 2
d. 2, 2, 2
70. Perishable goods that are not stored in a refrigerator show signs of spoilage in less than a day.
Which of the following is not a possible cause of this spoilage?
a. amount of goods
b. oxygen in air
c. change in temperature
d. presence of microorganisms
71. Why does the rate of reaction increase when the temperature is also increased?
a. Activation energy is lowered.
b. Reactant molecules collide less frequently.
c. Reactant molecules collide less frequently and with greater energy per collision.
d. Reactant molecules collide more frequently and with greater energy per collision.
72. Some reactions take place very slowly even with a high concentration of reactants. These
reactions are hastened using a substance. What do you call the substance that increases the rate
of reaction without being used up during the chemical reaction?
a. catalyst
b. product
c. molecule
d. reactant
73. Particle size is one of the factors which affects reaction rates. Which statement(s) is/are true
about particle size?
I. As the temperature rises, the molecules move faster and therefore collide more and have
greater chances to react with each other.
II. The smaller pieces have a greater surface area, thus, providing much greater contact among
the reactants and affecting more collisions. When solid reactants are present in small pieces,
reaction rates increase.
III. As the temperature drops, the molecules move slower and therefore lower collision occurs
and have lower chances to react with each other. a. I only
b. II and III only
c. II only
d. I, II and III
74. Treating clothes stains with higher amounts of calamansi extract or laundry bleach removes the
stains faster. What factor influences this situation?
a. concentration of the reactants
b. size of the reactants
c. presence of catalyst
d. temperature
75. Which of the following statements about rates of reactions is false?
a. Adding a catalyst speeds up chemical reaction.
b. Bigger size particles of the reactants lead to faster reaction rates.
c. Higher temperature reactions result to faster reaction rates.
d. Increasing the concentration of a reactant may increase the rate of reaction.
76. To address the need for the availability of fruits at all times, Filipino farmers use various
ripening agents by applying using kalburo, or placing leaves of kakawate or acacia together with
the fruits. Which of the following factors explain why this is possible?
a. Catalyst
b. particle size
c. concentration of reactants
d. temperature
77. Collisions may occur between any two molecules at any given time. Which of the following is
not a key concept of the collision theory?
a. Particles must collide in order to react.
b. Particles must collide with the proper orientation.
c. Particles must collide with sufficient energy to reach the activated complex in order.
d. Particles must move slowly when they collide, otherwise they simply “bounce off” one
another.
78. Which chemical equation supports the law of conservation of mass?
a. P4 + O2 → P2O3
b. K + Cl2 → 2KCl
c. CF4 + Br2 → CBr4 + F2
d. N2 + H2 → NH3
79. When aqueous sodium bromide reacts with chlorine gas, it produces sodium chloride and
bromine gas. The reaction is presented by this chemical equation:
Cl2(g) + 2NaBr(aq) 2NaCl(aq) + Br2(g)
Does this chemical reaction conform with the Law of conservation of mass? a.
No
b. Maybe
c. Undetermined
d. Yes
80. Which of the following equations does not demonstrate the law of conservation of mass?
a. 2Na + Cl2 → 2NaCl
b. NaOH + HCl → NaCl + H2O
c. SnCl + 2FeCl3 → 2FeCl2 + SnCl4
d. Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2
ANSWER KEY
1. C 28. A 55. C
2. B 29. A 56. A
3. D 30. A 57. D
4. C 31. D 58. C
5. B 32. C 59. BONUS
6. A 33. B 60. B
7. D 34. D 61. A
8. A 35. D 62. C
9. B 36. A 63. A
10. A 37. B 64. C
11. C 38. B 65. C
12. D 39. B 66. A
13. B 40. C 67. BONUS
14. C 41. B 68. B
15. B 42. D 69. B
16. D 43. D 70. A 17. B 44. D 71. D
18. B 45. D 72. A
19. A 46. A 73. C
20. D 47. C 74. A
21. D 48. B 75. B
22. D 49. C 76. A
23. D 50. B 77. D
24. B 51. B 78. B
25. D 52. A 79. D
26. C 53. D 80. C
27. C 54. B