Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII, Central Visayas
DIVISION OF LAPU-LAPU CITY
B.M. Dimataga St., Lapu-Lapu City
FIRST PERIODICAL TEST
SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY 7
Name:____________________________________Section:________________________Score: __________

I. Read each questions carefully, then encircle the letter of the correct answer
1. Which of the following substance is the commonly used solvent?
A. Water B. Acetone C. Gasoline D. Vinegar
2. Why a solution is considered a homogeneous mixture?
A. It is usually liquid C. It contains solute and solvent
B. It can be dilute or concentrated D. Its components are distributed evenly
3. All of the following describes a solution EXCEPT _________________.
A. Clear C. Cannot pass through filter paper
B. Homogeneous D. Can be separated by physical means
4. What do we call the step by step process used to solve problems
A. Scientific method B. Hypothesis C. Variables D. Experiment
5. Sugar is heated in attest tube until it is completely changed into a black mass and droplets of water.
This experiment indicates that sugar is _______________________
A. An element C. A compound
B. A heterogeneous mixture D. A solution
6. What skill is a scientist using when she listens to the sounds that whales makes.
A. Making a hypothesis C. Interpreting data
B. Drawing conclusions D. Making observations
7. An example of a strong acid is: ___________________
A. Laundry detergent C. Muriatic acid
B. Lemon juice D. Vinegar
8. Which of the following sets of pH values is acidic?
A. 1, 7, 8, 5 B. 4,5,3,0 C. 7, 5, 8, 9.5 D. 0, 8,11
9. The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an
A. Conclusion B. Observation C. Scientific method D. Inquiry
10. In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the
A. Independent variable B. controlled variable C. dependent variable D. no one
11. In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the ______________
A. Controlled variable B. Independent variable C. Conclusion D. Dependent variable
12. Analogy: Qualitative : A cat runs faster than a pig
Quantitative: _________________________.
A. A cat obviously runs faster than a pig.
B. Both the cat and pig have strong legs.
C. A cat’s running speed is 48kph and the pig is 17kph
D. Both the cat and the pig have 4 legs in order for them to run
13. The statement “Sheila has a stain on her shirt” is an example of a / an?
A. Law B. Hypothesis C. Observation D. Prediction
14. A hypothesis is often developed out of _________________?
A. Observation B. Experiments C. Laws D. Both a and b.
15. Which of the following materials can be a source of natural acid – base indicator?
A. Sodium chloride B. Red Cabbage C. Vinegar D. Calamansi juice
 16. What is fair testing in designing a science investigation?
A. Fair in testing the dependent variables only.
B. Fair in testing the independent variables only.
C. Fair in testing the dependent and independent variables.
D. All of the above
17. A solution is prepared by mixing 20g of sodium chloride in 80 g of water. What are the concentrations of
the solute and solvent in % by mass?
A. Solute : 10%, Solvent: 90% C. Solute : 30%, Solvent: 70%
B. Solute: 20%, Solvent: 80% D. Solute : 40%, Solvent: 60%
18. All of the following affects the solubility of a solid in an liquid EXCEPT ____________.
A. Pressure B. Stirring C. Surface area D. Temperature
19. Which is an example of a solution?
A. Cooked flour B. Marshmallow C. Seawater D. Blood

For items 20-22. Joshua was tasked by his teacher to investigate on how fast table salt dissolves in cold and in
hot water.
20. Observing the fair testing, what will be his control variables?
A. Amount of water and table salt in each cup, method of stirring, time the solid added to water,
how long each solution is stirred.
B. Amount of water and table salt in each cup, method of stirring, how long each solution is stirred.
C. Amount of table salt in each cup: method of stirring, time when the solid added to water, how
long each solution is stirred.
D. Amount of water in each cup, method of stirring, time when the solid is added to water, how long
each solution is stirred.
21. Which variable is being measured by Joshua?
I. The amount of table salt
II. The temperature of water
III. The time the table salt will completely dissolves in hot waterm
IV. The time the table salt will completely dissolves in cold water.
A. I only B. II and III C. III only D. III and IV
22. What is the independent variable in the investigation being conducted by Joshua?
A. Concentration of salt C. Temperature of water
B. Length of time table salt dissolves D. Not given
23. Which of these factors will cause more sugar to dissolve in saturated sugar solution?
I. Add more sugar while stirring
II. Add more sugar and heat the solution
III. Add more sugar and cool down the solution
A. I only B. III only C. II only D. I and II only
24. What is the percentage concentration in the following solution: 5g sucrose in 90 grams water?
A. 4% B. 5% C. 6% D. 7%
25. At sea level, an odorless and colorless material boils at 100°C and freeze at 0°C. What inference can
be drawn from this observation?
A. The material is a metal C. The material is a mixture
B. The materials is a nonmetal D. The material is a pure substance
26. Mixtures can be separated by physical methods while pure substances cannot be separated. Which of
the following groups contain only pure substances?
A. Air, methane, sodium chloride C. Ammonia, vinegar and silicon
B. Iron, Ethanol, Calcium fluoride D. Carbon dioxide, air, water
27. Which statement is NOT TRUE regarding pure substances?
A. Pure substances are homogeneous
B. Pure substances boil and melt at a particular temperature
C. Pure substances are made up of only one kind of element
D. Pure substances can be further broken down into simpler substances.
28. Which of the following statements distinguishes pure substances from mixtures?
A. Can be separated by physical means
B. Consist of two or more kinds of matter
C. Have no specific solubility and densities
D. Have constant boiling temperature and melting temperature
29. Sodium Chloride dissolves in water very well. Which is NOT TRUE in the following statements?
A. Water is a pure substance
B. Sodium Chloride is a pure substance
C. Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces a mixture.
D. Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces a new substance.
30. Which of the following materials are composed of mixtures?
A. Vinegar, 70% alcohol, carbon C. Oxygen, sodium chloride, water
B. Blood, calamansi juice, air D. Carbon dioxide, bleach, oil
31. Distillation is a process by which water purifying stations use to make pure and drinkable water. This
process uses heat to evaporate only the liquid water and leaves some heavy substances or other
impurities. What idea can be drawn from this information?
A. Distillation is not the only way to purify water.
B. The water that water stations purify is 100% pure.
C. Water is always drinkable because it only contains minerals.
D. Distillation is a process that can be used to separate impurities in water
32. Which of the following substances is an element?
A. Air B. Iron C. Salt D. Sugar
33. Nonmetals are brittle and are normally used as insulators. Which of the following pairs of elements are
nonmetals?
A. K and Na B. S and I C. Sn and Pb D. Ca and Zn
34. Metals are good conductors of heat and electricity. Which element does NOT exhibit this property?
A. Aluminum B. Chromium C. Sulfur D. Tungsten
35. Copper, aluminum and gold are metals. Which INCORRECTLY describes a metal?
A. Metals are ductile C. Metals are good insulators
B. Metals are malleable D. Metals are good conductors of heat
36. Sulfur, Carbon and phosphorous are nonmetals. Which of the following BEST distinguishes a nonmetal
from a metal?
A. Its homogeneity C. Its brittleness
B. Its boiling point D. Its ductility
37. Which of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Ferrous sulfate cannot be broken down into simpler substances
B. Compounds can be broken down by physical means.
C. Water is composed of more than two different elements
D. Compounds are more complex than elements
38. The following substances are examples of compounds EXCEPT:
A. Hydrogen peroxide C. Helium
B. Ammonia D. Table Sugar
39. Calcium chloride is a compound of the two elements calcium and chlorine. Which of the following
statements is TRUE?
A. Calcium chloride is listed in the periodic table of elements.
B. The symbol for calcium chloride includes Ca and Cl
C. Chlorine may still be broken down into simpler form.
D. Calcium and chlorine belong to the same group in the periodic table.
40. Chlorine, iodine, and bromine are nonmetals. What BEST distinguishes a nonmetal from a metal is its
________
A. Homogeneity B. Boiling Point C. Poor Conductor of electricity D. Ductility
41. Which of the following elements is most likely ductile at room temperature?
A. Aluminum B. Mercury C. Nitrogen D. Sulfur
42. Which of the following DOES NOT describe the properties of silver, zinc and gold?
A. They are good conductors of heat and electricity.
B. They can be drawn into wires
C. They are brittle as solids
D. They are malleable
43. Which is TRUE about metals?
A. They have varying melting points
B. They are used to prevent thermals and electrical conductivity
C. They are good conductors of heat
D. They have low melting points
44. Which of the following group of substances consists of nonmetallic elements?
A. Zinc, copper, gold
B. Oxygen, carbon, sulfur
C. Sugar, chloroform, naphthalene
D. Calcium chloride, lead oxide and sodium bicarbonate
45. All of the following will change red litmus paper to blue EXCEPT ___________
A. Lime water C. Ammonia in water
B. Detergent solution D. 7 Up or Sprite
46. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning acids and bases?
A. Acids and base do not react with each other.
B. Acids mixed with bass neutralizes each other
C. Acids mixed with bases make a stronger bases
D. Acids mixed with bases make stronger acids.
47. Which of the following is most like basic substances?
A. Tomato B. Calamansi extracts C. Detergent bar D. Vinegar.
48. Normally rainwater is slightly acidic. What is its corresponding pH value?
A. Between 7 and 9 C. Less than 2
B. Between 5 and 7 D. Cannot be measured
49. Which of the following mixture WILL NOT change the color of red litmus paper?
A. Bleach B. Detergent C. Vinegar D. Drain cleaner
50. Which of the following materials contains acidic mixtures?
A. Fruit juice C. Detergent powder
B. Chlorinated water D. Shampoo

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