Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region XII
Schools Division of South Cotabato
NICOLAS B. BARRERAS NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
SCIENCE GRADE 7
FIRST QUARTER EXAM

NAME:______________________SECTION:___________ DATE:___________SCORE:_______ SIGNATURE:_______________

I. Multiple Choice
Direction: Choose and encircle the letter of the best answer

1. What is the process of obtaining information using your senses?

A. Conclusion B. Inquiry C. Observation D. Scientific Method

2. What variable can be changed or manipulated?

A. Dependent variable B. Experimental variable C. Independent variable D. Uncontrolled variable

3. It is a series of steps designed to help you solve problems and answer questions.
A. Experiment B. Hypothesis C. Observation D. Scientific method

4. What do you call an idea or explanation that you test through study and experimentation?
A. Conclusion B. Hypothesis C. Observation D. Question

5. A scientist is already contemplating whether the data of his experiments support his hypothesis. At this point, the scientist is.
A. asking a question B. drawing a conclusion C. forming a hypothesis D. making observations

6. Which refers to a scientific procedure undertaken by scientists to test a hypothesis and make a discovery or demonstrate a
known fact?
A. Conclusion B. Experiment C. Inference D. Theory

7. When a scientist shares her findings with other scientists, she is _____________?
A. analyzing data B. experimenting C. communicating results D. making a hypothesis

8. Why is the Scientific Method an important process in doing experiments?

A. It takes more work but it's worth it. C. It ensures that the results can be trusted and repeated..
B. It helps the experiment to take longer and be better. D. NONE of the above

9. What is the purpose of doing multiple trials in an experiment?

A. To get as much data as possible.
B. To make sure the procedure is done correctly every time.
C. Eliminate observations that are not typical and reduce errors.
D. To double-check the results, so they are the same each time.

10. Which of the following is the simplest form of substance?

A. chemical formula B. compound C. element D. mixture

11. Which of the following is NOT an example of compound?

A. Ammonia B. Helium gas C. Hydrogen peroxide D. Table sugar

12. Which of the following substances is an element?

A. Carbon dioxide B. Iron C. Salt D. Sugar

13. What is the result if Hydrogen gas and Oxygen gas combine?
A. Alcohol B. Salt C. Sugar D. Water

14. Salt is made up of what elements?

A. Sodium and Chloride B. Sodium and Chlorine C. Sodium and Copper D. Sodium and Oxide

15. Which of the following is NOT an element?

A. SO B. Fe C. Pz D. He
16. Which of the following is correctly matched?
A. Gold: Element: Silver: Compound C. Sugar: Element: Salt: Compound
B. Oxygen: Element: Water: Compound D. Water: Element: Hydrogen: Compound

17. Which of the following statements correctly describes a compound?

A. It is composed of two atoms that bond together.
B. It is composed of atoms of two or more elements that bond together.
C. It can be broken down into a simpler type of matter by chemical means.
D. It has a unique property that is different from the properties of its individual elements.

18. Which of the following statements is TRUE about elements and compounds?
A. They are homogenous in nature.
B. They are the simplest form of matter.
C. They are commonly naturally occurring materials.
D. They can be broken down into simpler substances.

19. Which of the following describes an element?

A. They are the simplest substance.
B. It is composed of two or more types of atoms.
C. It can be separated through a chemical process.
D. It can be broken down into other types of substances.

20. When hydrogen is combined with oxygen, what is produced?

A. Hydrocarbon B. Hydrochloride C. Oxide D. Water

21. Which of the following will Jeofrey do to segregate the rubber bands of different colors?
A. Water Decantation B. Evaporation C. Filtration D. Physical manipulation

22. What is the best way to use in separating iron fillings from a mixture?
A. filter paper B. magnet C. water D. spoon

23. Which is true regarding air?

A. compound of gases B. element of gases C. mixture of gases D. substances of gases

24. Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

A. air B. soft drink C. oil in water D. stainless steel

25. What is the difference between a substance and a mixture?

A. Substance can be separated while mixture cannot be separated.
B. Substance has many components while mixture has only one.
C. Substance is heterogeneous while mixture is homogeneous.
D. Substance is pure while mixture is impure.

26. Which of the following statements distinguishes pure substances from mixtures?
A. They can be separated by physical means.
B. They are consists of two or more kinds of matter.
C. They have no specific solubility and densities.
D. They have constant boiling temperature and melting temperature

27. In a salt water solution, what substance is considered the solvent?

A. salt B. water C. Both are solvents. D. Neither substance is a solvent.

28. What do we call a substance that can dissolve other substance in a solution?
A. mixture B. solute C. solvent D. All of the above

29. What is the substance that is being dissolved in a solution?

A. mixture B. solute C. solvent D. All of the above

30. Which of the following refers to the solution that contains much solute that can be dissolved at a given temperature?
A. solubility B. dilute solution C. saturated solution D. unsaturated solution
31. A substance dissolved in a solution is called________.
A. solute B. solvent C. solution D. concentration

32. How will you prepare an unsaturated solution?

A. Freeze the mixture. C. Add less amount of powder to the liquid.
B. Stir the powder in the liquid. D. Add more amount of solute in a lower amount of solvent.

33. To make a solute dissolve quickly in a solvent, which will you do?
A. Stir it. B. Do not stir the solution. C. Let the solute settle down. D. Nothing to do with the solute.

34. How does the solubility of a solid change when the temperature of the liquid solvent is increased?
A. The solubility increases. C. There is no change in the solubility.
B. The solubility decreases. D. The change in the solubility is unpredictable.

35. When does a solution become saturated?

A. Crystals are formed. C. No additional material will be dissolved in it.
B. You need to stir it more. D. Two materials are combined to create a clear liquid.

36. Which of the following substances is most soluble in water?

A. Baking soda B. Cooking oil C. Flour D. Table sugar

37. What is the unit measurement of mass?

A. Kilograms B. Km/hr C. Liters D. mass

38. What is the unit of measurement of volume?

A. Kilograms B. Km/hr C. Liters D. mass

39. The following are quantitative descriptions of concentrations, EXCEPT

A. Percent by mass B. Dilute solution C. Molarity D. PPM

40. A beverage contains 3% alcohol means that:

A. The solution contains 3mL of alcohol in 97mL of water.
B. The solution contains 30mL of alcohol in 70mL of water.
C. The solution contains 300mL of alcohol in 700mL of water.
D. The solution contains 100mL of alcohol in 100mL of water.

II. Problem Solving

Direction: Read carefully and solve the following problem. Show your Solution
(Note* You can use calculator no cellphone is allowed)

1. What is the percent by mass concentration of a solution that contains 5.30g of salt dissolved in 19.7g of water? (5 points)

2. If I make a solution by adding water to 75mL of ethanol until the total volume of the solution is 375mL, what is the percent by
volume of ethanol in the solution? (5 points)