Republic of the Philippines

DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region XI
Schools Division of Davao Oriental
TIBLAWAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Tiblawan, Governor Generoso, Davao Oriental
1st Quarterly Examination
Grade 7- Bonifacio
Science
Date: ________________________

Name: __________________________________________________________ Score: _____

Teacher: ___________________________________________
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Write legibly. Erasures are highly discouraged. Use only black/blue pen.
Follow directions at all times.

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions: Read and analyze each item. Encircle the letter of the correct answer
1. What is a solution?
a) A mixture of two or more substances that are evenly distributed.
b) A chemical reaction between two substances.
c) A solid substance dissolved in a liquid.
d) A gas mixed with a liquid.

2. Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous solution?

a) A mixture of oil and water
b) Saltwater
c) Sand and water
d) A salad with various vegetables

3. What is the solvent in a solution of sugar water?

a) Sugar
b) Water
c) Both sugar and water
d) Neither sugar nor water

4. Which of the following methods can be used to separate a solute from a solution?
a) Filtration
b) Dissolving
c) Boiling
d) Mixing

5. Which of the following is a physical change in a solution?

a) Dissolving sugar in water
b) Burning a piece of paper
c) Rotting of food
d) Rusting of iron

6. The pH scale measures the acidity or alkalinity of a solution. A pH value of 7 indicates:

a) An acidic solution
b) A neutral solution
c) An alkaline solution
d) A concentrated solution
7. Which of the following is a characteristic of acids?
a) They taste sour
b) They turn blue litmus paper red
c) They release hydroxide ions (OH-) in water
d) They have a pH greater than 7

8. Which substance can be used to neutralize an acid spill?

a) Water
b) Vinegar
c) Baking soda
d) Lemon juice

9. Which gas is commonly found in carbonated beverages, creating fizz when the container is opened?
a) Oxygen
b) Nitrogen
c) Carbon dioxide
d) Hydrogen

10. What is the term for the solid material that settles at the bottom of a liquid in a solution?
a) Solvent
b) Solute
c) Residue
d) Filtrate

11. What is the pH scale used for?

a) Measuring temperature
b) Measuring acidity and basicity of solutions
c) Calculating mass
d) Determining volume

12. Lemon juice is an example of a:

a) Strong acid
b) Weak acid
c) Strong base
d) Neutral solution

13. What is the pH value of a neutral solution?

a) 0
b) 7
c) 14
d) 1

14. Which of the following is a common household base?

a) Vinegar
b) Ammonia
c) Lemon juice
d) Orange juice

15. Which acid is found in our stomach and helps with digestion?
a) Sulfuric acid
b) Acetic acid
c) Hydrochloric acid
d) Citric acid
16. The pH scale ranges from 0 to:
a) 7
b) 14
c) 1
d) 10

17. A solution with a pH of 11 is considered:

a) Neutral
b) Acidic
c) Basic
d) Incomplete

18. Baking soda is also known as:

a) Sodium chloride
b) Sodium hydroxide
c) Sodium bicarbonate
d) Sodium sulfate

19. Which of the following substances is NOT a base?

a) Ammonia (NH3)
b) Vinegar (acetic acid, CH3COOH)
c) Sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
d) Lemon juice

20. When litmus paper turns blue, it indicates the presence of a(n):
a) Acid
b) Base
c) Neutral substance
d) Strong acid

II. CLASSIFICATION
Directions: Classify the following substances as either a mixture or a pure substance. Write M if it is
Mixtures and PS for Pure Substance.

Substance Mixture/ Pure Substance

21. Pure Water (H2O)
22. Pepsi
23. Iron Filings (Fe)
24. Food coloring in Water
25. Chunky Salsa
26. Copper Penny (Cu)
27. Apple Juice with No Pulp
28. Baking Soda (CaCO3)
29. Orange Juice with Pulp
30. Sulfur (S)

III: ENUMERATION
Directions: Read and analyze each item.
List five examples of elements and their chemical symbols.
31. ________________
32. ________________
33. ________________
34. ________________
35. ________________

Write the chemical formula for the following compounds:

36. Water ____________
37. Carbon dioxide ____________
38. Table salt ____________
List two examples of everyday items or substances that are compounds.
39. ________________
40. ________________

Prepared by: Jollymar O. Laglag