Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region III

PALILI INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION

TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS IN SCIENCE 9

Item
Placeme No. No.
nt (Q. of of % of Rememberi Understandi Applyin Analyzi Evaluati Creatin
Learning Competencies No.) Days Items Items ng ng g ng ng g

Explain how the Quantum

Mechanical Model of the
atom describes the 1-8 7 8 16% 4 2 1 1 0 0
energies and positions of
the electrons
Recognize different types
of compounds (ionic or
covalent) based on their
properties such as melting 9-15 7 7 14% 3 2 1 1 0 0
point, hardness, polarity,
and electrical and thermal
conductivity

Explain how ions are

16-22 7 7 14% 3 2 1 1 0 0
formed

Explain how the structure

of the carbon atom affects 23-29 7 7 14% 3 2 1 1 0 0
the type of bonds it forms

Recognize the general

classes and uses of organic 30-36 7 7 14% 3 2 1 1 0 0
compounds

Use the mole concept to

37-43 7 7 14% 3 2 1 1 0 0
express mass of substances
Determine the percentage
composition of a
compound given its 44-50 8 7 14% 3 2 1 1 0 0
chemical formula and vice
versa

100
TOTAL 1-50 50 50 21 14 7 7 0 0
%

Republic of the Philippines

 Department of Education
Region III

PALILI INTEGRATED SCHOOL

SECOND PERIODICAL EXAMINATION IN SCIENCE 9

NAME:______________________________ DATE:_______ SCORE:___________

Directions: Read the questions carefully and choose the correct answer.

1. The Quantum Mechanical Model of the atom is primarily used to describe:

A. The number of protons in an atom
B. The exact path of electrons around the nucleus
C. The probable locations of electrons in an atom
D. The size of the nucleus
2. In the Quantum Mechanical Model, what shape is used to describe the areas where
electrons are most likely found?
A. Cube B. Sphere C. Triangle D. Rectangle
3. Who is primarily credited with developing the Quantum Mechanical Model of the atom?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Ernest Rutherford
C. Niels Bohr
D. Erwin Schrödinger
4. What term is used to describe the specific energy levels of electrons in atoms according
to the Quantum Mechanical Model?
A. Orbit B. Orbital C. Energy Grid D. Electron Cloud
5. According to the Quantum Mechanical Model, electrons in atoms:
A. Follow a fixed path around the nucleus
B. Are found in probable regions called orbitals
C. Are evenly spread out around the nucleus
D. Are found only in the nucleus
6. How many electrons can be accommodated in a single orbital?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 8
7. In which quantum number are the shape of the orbital and the orientation in space
described?
A. Principal quantum number (n) B. Azimuthal quantum number (l)
C. Magnetic quantum number (m) D. Spin quantum number (s)

8. What do the wave functions in the Quantum Mechanical Model represent?

A. The exact path of electrons
B. The speed of electrons
C. The probability of finding electrons in a certain space
D. The size of the nucleus
9. Which type of compound usually has higher melting and boiling points?
A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Metallic D. Molecular
10. Which type of compound is generally soluble in water?
A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Metallic D. None of the above
11. What property is generally characteristic of covalent compounds?
A. Electrical conductivity B. Low melting point
C. High hardness D. Solubility in oil
12. Which of the following is generally a good conductor of electricity when dissolved in
water?
A. Ionic compound B. Covalent compound
C. Both D. Neither
13. Which of the following compounds is likely to be covalent?
A. Salt (NaCl) B. Water (H2O)
C. Magnesium Oxide (MgO) D. Calcium Chloride (CaCl2)
14. Which type of compound typically has low hardness?
A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Metallic D. Both A and C
15. Which property is often associated with ionic compounds?
A. Nonpolarity B. Thermal conductivity
C. Electrical conductivity when molten D. Insolubility in water
16. What is an ion?
A. An atom that has gained a neutron
B. An atom that has lost or gained an electron
C. An atom with an extra proton
D. A molecule that has lost or gained an electron
17. What type of ion is formed when an atom gains an electron?
A. Cation B. Anion C. Isotope D. Neutron
18. What is the charge of an anion?
A. Positive B. Neutral C. Negative D. No Charge
19. When an atom loses an electron, it forms a:
A. Cation B. Anion C. Isotope D. Neutron
20. Which element is more likely to form a positive ion?
A. Fluorine (F) B. Sodium (Na) C. Chlorine (Cl) D. Oxygen (O)
21. What happens to the size of an atom when it becomes a cation?
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains the same D. Doubles
22. How does the electron configuration of an ion compare to its parent atom?
A. It is identical
B. It has one more electron
C. It has one fewer electron
D. It may have more or fewer electrons, depending on whether it's an anion or a cation

23. How many valence electrons does a carbon atom have?

A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
24. What type of bonds does carbon primarily form?
A. Ionic B. Covalent C. Hydrogen D. Metallic
25. The ability of carbon to form chains and rings is due to its:
A. High atomic mass B. Ability to form multiple covalent bonds
C. Positive charge D. Low reactivity
26. What makes carbon versatile in forming various kinds of compounds?
A. It forms ionic bonds easily
B. It has 8 valence electrons
C. It has 4 valence electrons and can form multiple bonds
D. It has a full outer electron shell
27. In organic compounds, carbon atoms often form what kind of structures?
A. Straight lines B. Rings
C. Both straight lines and rings D. Random shapes
28. How many hydrogen atoms can a carbon atom bond with to complete its valence shell?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 8
29. Why is carbon important in the structure of many biological molecules?
A. Because it easily loses electrons
B. Because it forms strong covalent bonds with many other elements
C. Because it can form ionic bonds with itself
D. Because it has a full outer electron shell
30. Which class of organic compounds is mainly used for quick energy?
A. Proteins B. Carbohydrates C. Lipids D. Nucleic acids
31. Which of the following is a polymer of amino acids?
A. Starch B. Protein C. Cellulose D. DNA
32. What is the main function of lipids in the body?
A. Quick energy source B. Long-term energy storage
C. Enzyme activity D. Genetic information storage
33. Which organic compound is responsible for heredity and controls cell activities?
A. Proteins B. Carbohydrates
C. Nucleic acids D. Lipids
34. Alcohols and ethers are derivatives of which class of organic compounds?
A. Proteins B. Carbohydrates C. Lipids D. Hydrocarbons
35. Which class of organic compounds primarily acts as catalysts in biochemical reactions?
A. Proteins B. Carbohydrates C. Lipids D. Nucleic acids
36. Which organic compound is a key component of cell membranes?
A. Carbohydrates B. Proteins C. Lipids D. Nucleic acids
37. What is the molar mass of water (H ₂O)?
A. 16 g/mol B. 18 g/mol C. 20 g/mol D. 22 g/mol
38. How many moles are present in 18 grams of water?
A. 0.5 moles B. 1 mole C. 1.5 moles D. 2 moles
39. What is the mass of 2 moles of Carbon (C) atoms? (Carbon's atomic mass is 12 g/mol)
A. 12 g B. 24 g C. 36 g D. 48 g

40. What does Avogadro's number represent?

A. The number of grams in one mole of a substance
B. The number of atoms or molecules in one mole of a substance
C. The number of electrons in one mole of a substance
D. The number of isotopes in one mole of a substance
41. What is the mass of 3 moles of Oxygen atoms? (Oxygen's atomic mass is 16 g/mol)
A. 36 g B. 48 g C. 64 g D. 72 g
42. If you have 12 grams of Carbon, how many moles do you have? (Carbon's atomic mass
is 12 g/mol)
A. 0.5 moles B. 1 mole C. 2 moles D. 4 moles
43. How many grams are there in 0.5 moles of Sodium atoms? (Sodium's atomic mass is 23
g/mol)
A. 11.5 g B. 23 g C. 34.5 g D. 46 g
44. What is the percentage composition of hydrogen in water (H ₂O)? (H = 1 g/mol, O = 16
g/mol)
A. 11.1% B. 22.2% C. 33.3% D. 44.4%
45. In NaCl, what is the percentage composition of Chlorine? (Na = 23 g/mol, Cl = 35.5
g/mol)
A. 39% B. 49% C. 59% D. 69%
46. A compound with a formula of C₆H₁₂O₆ has a molar mass of 180 g/mol. What is the
percentage composition of Carbon? (C = 12 g/mol)
A. 20% B. 30% C. 40% D. 50%
47. What is the percentage composition of oxygen in CO ₂? (C = 12 g/mol, O = 16 g/mol)
A. 27.3% B. 42.9% C. 57.1% D. 72.7%
48. If the percentage composition of hydrogen in a compound is 11.1%, what could be its
chemical formula?
A. H₂O B. CH₄ C. NH₃ D. H₂O₂
49. A compound has a percentage composition of 40% carbon and 60% oxygen. What could
be its chemical formula?
A. CO B. CO₂ C. C₂O D. CH₄O
50. What is the percentage composition of nitrogen in NH ₃? (N = 14 g/mol, H = 1 g/mol)
A. 60% B. 70% C. 82.2% D. 90%

GOODLUCK!!!

ANSWER KEYS: 3. D. Erwin Schrödinger

4. B. Orbital
1. C. The probable locations of 5. B. Are found in probable regions
electrons in an atom called orbitals
2. B. Sphere 6. B. 2
7. C. Magnetic quantum number (m) 28. C. 4
8. C. The probability of finding 29. B. Because it forms strong
electrons in a certain space covalent bonds with many other
9. A. Ionic elements
10. A. Ionic 30. B. Carbohydrates
11. B. Low melting point 31. B. Protein
12. A. Ionic compound 32. B. Long-term energy storage
13. B. Water (H2O) 33. C. Nucleic acids
14. B. Covalent 34. D. Hydrocarbons
15. C. Electrical conductivity when 35. A. Proteins
molten 36. C. Lipids
16. B. An atom that has lost or gained 37. B. 18 g/mol
an electron 38. B. 1 mole
17. B. Anion 39. B. 24 g
18. C. Negative 40. B. The number of atoms or
19. A. Cation molecules in one mole of a
20. B. Sodium (Na) substance
21. B. Decreases 41. D. 72 g
22. D. It may have more or fewer 42. B. 1 mole
electrons, depending on whether 43. A. 11.5 g
it's an anion or a cation 44. A. 11.1%
23. B. 4 45. D. 69%
24. B. Covalent 46. C. 40%
25. B. Ability to form multiple covalent 47. D. 72.7%
bonds 48. A. H₂O
26. C. It has 4 valence electrons and 49. A. CO
can form multiple bonds 50. C. 82.2%
27. C. Both straight lines and rings