MALINAO ILAYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL

3RD QUARTER SUMMATIVE EXAM

SCIENCE 8

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Directions: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Three states of matter exist-solid, liquid, and gas. Each has its own unique set of physical properties. Which of the following is
highly compressible?
A. Gas c. matter
B. Liquid d. solid

2. Unlike a liquid, a solid object does not flow to take on the shape of its container, nor does expands to fill the entire volume available
to it like a gas. Which of the following are the common properties of solid?
A. It has no definite shape or volume.
B. It has definite shape and no definite volume.
C. It has a definite volume, but take the shape of the container.
D. It is characterize by structural rigidity and resistance to changes of shape or volume.

3. Matter is anything that occupy space and has mass. Which of the following is an example of matter?
A. heat c. smoke
B. light d. sound

4. Non-matter includes the light from the torch, the heat from the fire, and the sound of a police siren. Which of the following
statements describes non-matter?
A. You cannot hold, taste, or smell these things.
B. They are type of matter that are also forms of energy.
C. Anything that occupy space and do not have a definite mass.
D. Everything that exists and can be classed as either a type of matter or a form of energy.

5. The states of matter were distinguished based on qualitative differences in their common properties. Which among the choices is
NOT the reason why learning about the properties of matter is important?
A. The main phases of matter are solid, liquid, and gas.
B. Physical properties are used to observe and describe matter.
C. Scientists need to know and understand common properties and characteristics of matter to make calculations.
D. The main physical characteristics of matter are mass, volume, weight, density, odour, and colour. These are the characteristics that
help us to see matter, feel matter, and taste matter.

6. Three states of matter exist – solid, liquid, and gas. Which of the following are the common properties of liquid?
A. It has no definite shape or volume.
B. It has definite shape and no definite volume.
C. It has a definite shape, and has definite volume.
D. It has a definite volume, but take the shape of the container.

7. Everything that exists can be classified as either a type of matter or a form of energy. Which of the following is an example of
matter?
A. air c. time
B. heat d. sunlight

8. The main physical characteristics of matter are mass, volume, weight, density, odour, and colour. Why do you need to study
physical properties of matter?
A. All things are made of matter.
B. Matter is anything that occupy space and has mass.
C. Matter typically exists in one of three states: solid, liquid, or gas.
D. Properties of matter help you to see matter, feel matter, and taste matter.
9. Solids, liquids, and gases differ based on their mass and volume. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Liquids have definite shape, don’t have definite mass and volume.
B. Gases do not have definite shape, have definite mass and volume.
C. Solids do not have definite shape, have definite mass and volume.
D. Liquids do not have definite shape, have definite mass and volume.

10. Which of the following statements is TRUE about solids, liquids, and gases?
A. Solids, liquids, and gases have definite mass.
B. Solids, liquids and gases do not have definite shape but have definite mass and volume.
C. Solids, liquids, and gases do not have definite shape but have definite mass and volume.
D. Solids and liquids have definite volume but don’t have definite shape and mass; gases have indefinite mass, shape, and volume.

11. Which of the following atomic models is proposed by Ernest Rutherford as a result of his alpha-scattering experiment?

12. He concluded from his studies and experiment that the electrons are moving on its orbits with specific energies around the nucleus
called energy level.
a. Dalton c. Rutherford
b. Thomson d. Bohr

13. A Ca2+ ion differs from a Ca0 atom in that the Ca2+ ion has
a. more electrons c. fewer electrons
b. fewer protons d. no electrons

14. When the number of electrons is less than the number of proton, the charge of the ion is
a. Positive c. neutral
b. Negative d. no charge

15. Isotopes of an atom may exist naturally. Which statement best describes isotopes?
a. atoms of the same elements having different atomic masses
b. atoms of different elements having the same mass number
c. Atoms of different elements
d. Atoms of the same elements

16. Which of the following atomic models is proposed by Neils Bohr?

17. He explained the movement of an electron in an atom as wave and formulated a wave equation to determine the probable location
of electrons in an orbit.
a. Schrodinger c. Aristotle
b. Heisenberg d. Rutherford

18. When you change the number of electrons on an atom, you produce a/an
a. ion c. atom
b. isotope d. sub-atomic particles

19. How many protons, electron, and neutron does bromine ion has?
a. p+ = 35; e- = 35; n0 = 35
b. p+ = 35; e- = 80; n0 = -1
c. p+ = 36; e- = 35; n0 = 45
d. p+ = 35; e- = 36; n0 = 45
20. Which of the following radioisotopes is used in controlling hyperactive thyroid?
a. Cobalt-60 c. carbon-13
b. iodine-131 d. phosphorus-32

21. Which of the following statement best describes an atom?

a. Atom is the basic unit of matter.
b. Atom is made up of three parts: protons, neutrons, and electrons.
c. Atom is the smallest component of an element having the chemical properties of element, containing of nucleus that contains
neutrons and protons, electrons are bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction.
d. Atom is the smallest component of element, characterized by a sharing of chemical properties of the element.

22. Which subatomic particles is electrically neutral?

a. electron c. nucleus
b. neutron d. proton

23. Which among the following subatomic particles is the smallest?

a. electron c. nucleus
b. neutron d. proton

24. Which subatomic particle is the heaviest?

a. electron c. nucleus
b. neutron d. proton

25. Atom is essential structures that make up all the materials on earth. All of the following atoms are in our body EXCEPT.
a. Hydrogen c. nitrogen
b. Neon d. oxygen

26. The following statement describes atom EXCEPT,

a. Atom is the smallest component of an element.
b. Atom is a fundamental piece of matter.
c. Atom consists of nucleus, containing proton and neutron and electron bound to the nucleus by electrical attraction.
d. Atom is always a whole number and non-living matter.

27. What sub-atomic particles carries neutral charge and located inside the nucleus?
a. electron c. nucleus
b. neutron d. proton

28. Nitrogen is the 7th element in the periodic table with atomic mass of 14. Which of the following illustrations show the neutral
atom of nitrogen?

29. Which of the following best describes a negative atom?

a. p+6, n°6, e-6 c. p+5, n°6, e-6
b. p+6, n°5, e-6 d. p+6, n°6, e-5

30. Calcium is one of the important atoms in the body, how can we help our body rich in calcium?
a. Exercise daily.
b. Take a bath twice a day.
c. Drink 8 glasses of water everyday
d. Eat food that is rich in calcium like dairy products like milk and cheese.

31. Nitrogen is an element with atomic number 7? What is the correct electron configuration this element?
a. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 c. 1s2 2s2 2p6
b. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 d. 1s2 2s2 2p3

32. All the following element is an example of metal EXCEPT?

a. Al c. C
b. Be d. K

33. Fluorine is an element with atomic number 9, which of the following is the valence electron of fluorine?
a. 2 c. 6
b. 4 d. 7

34. What group of element has a valence electron of 5,6, and 7?

a. metals c. metalloids
b. non-metals d. cannot be determined

35. Which of the following element is best used to make cooking utensils?
a. Aluminum c. Fluorine
b. Chlorine d. Potassium

36. Phosphorus is a metal element with atomic number 15. Which of the following shows the electron configuration of Potassium?
a. 1s2 2s2 2p6 c. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p1
b. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p3 d. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6

37. An element with atomic number 8 and has an electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p4, what is this element?
a. Na c. O
b. Mg d. N

38. Silicon has atomic number of 14 with electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2
What it is valence electron?
a.1 c. 3
b.2 d. 4

39. If an element has a valence electron of 1,2, and 3 this element belongs to what group?
a. metal
b. non-metal
c. metalloid
d. cannot be determined

40. Aluminum is a metal used in making casserole, copper is for electric wires, how about non-metal phosphorus?
a. main composition of toothpaste
b. use in the fireworks industry
c. use in manufacturing sulfuric acid
d. use as protective coating for iron