FIRST QUARTERLY EXAMINATION

SCIENCE VI

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Directions: Read and analyze each item carefully. Choose the best answer and write it on the space provided

1. This is defined as having a definite shape and strong hold of particles or molecules. What is it called?
A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas D. Matter

2. Which of the following statement is NOT TRUE?

A. Gas has definite shape and volume.
B. Solid, liquid and gas are not state.
C. Solid have definite shape, mass and weight.
D. Liquid have indefinite shape but it takes the shape of the container.

3. It has no definite shape but assumes the containers it occupies. What is it?
A. Solid B. Liquid C. Gas D. Matter

4. When sugar dissolves in water, the two substances appear as one. The sugar particles can no longer be identified.
However, the taste of the water proves that the sugar was not lost after mixing. Its chemical property is retained and so
the water taste sweet. What kind of solution is this?
A. Solid in liquid C. Liquid in liquid
B. Solid in solid D. Gas in liquid

5. Which of the following is an example of a homogeneous mixture?

A. halo-halo C. oil and water
B. sand and pebbles D. vinegar and soy sauce

6. From what mixture do oxygen, carbon dioxide and nitrogen came from?
A. Gas in liquid C. Solid in liquid
B. Gas in gas D. Liquid in liquid

7. Which of the following is an example of a heterogeneous mixture?

A. mixed nuts C. gas and water
B. pizza and pepper D. oil and paint

8. Biko, nilupak and buko salad is an example of what kind of mixture?

A. Solid B. Liquid C. Heterogeneous D. Homogenous

9. What happens when you stir salt in a hot water?

A. salt dissolves C. salt evaporates
B. salt solidifies D. salt condenses

10. Angelo Joseph swished salt water in his mouth after he lost his tooth in a soccer game. What is the solute in the given
solution?
A. mouth B. salt C. salt water D. water

11. Homogeneous mixture has the same properties of matter. It means that the substances mixed thoroughly after
stirring, it appeared as one substance and you can no longer distinguish one component to another. What is the other
term for homogeneous mixture?
A. Uniform mixture B. Non uniform mixture C. solvent D. suspension

12. Jackielyn mixed peanut, green peas, and cashew nuts in a small glass jar. Which of the statement is true about the
mixture?
A. The mixture is homogeneous.
B. The mixture is heterogeneous.
C. The components of the mixture cannot be separated easily.
D. Statements A and C are correct.

13. Jake mixed oil and water. Which statement best describe the mixture?
A. The mixture is homogeneous.
B. The two liquids completely mixed.
 C. You cannot see the oil in the mixture.
D. The liquids did not mix forming two layers.

14. Which of the following is an example of suspension?

A. sand and water
C. salt and water
B. sugar and water
D. milk and water

15. Jessa puts 5 tablespoon of soy sauce and 5 tablespoon of vinegar in a bowl. Which statement are true about the
mixture?
I. Soy sauce and vinegar are both liquid.
II. Soy sauce and vinegar can still be separated.
III. Soy sauce and vinegar will not mix completely.
IV. Soy sauce and vinegar form a homogeneous mixture.
A. I and III are correct
B. I and IV are correct
C. II and III are correct
D. III and IV are correct

16. When sugar dissolve in water, the two substances appear as one substance. However, the taste of the water proves
that the sugar is still present in the mixture. What type of mixture is being described?
A. colloid B. solution C. suspensions D. solvent

17. A salt solution is prepared by adding salt in water that consists of two components. Which of this substance is a
solute?
A. components B. salt C. solution D. water

18. Which of the following is an example of colloids?

A. gels .
B. water and sugar
C. water and sand
D. pebbles and stone

19. There are different types of colloids depending on the dispersed phase and the dispersed medium. Which does not
belong in the group?
A. emulsions
B. solid sols
C. solid foam
D. oil and water

20. Which colloid has both protective and decorative function?

A. creams
B. insect spray
C. ink
D. paint

21. When the dispersed phase and the dispersed medium are both solids, the
form of colloid is called ________.
A. gel
B. emulsion
C. solid foam
D. solid sol.

22. Some emulsions, such as milk and mayonnaise are used as food ingredients. What type of colloid are being
identified?
A. gel C. liquid sol
B. emulsion D. solid foam

23. Miscibility is another factor that affects the solubility of substances. It is the property of a substance to mix evenly
and completely with another substance. Which of these mixtures are immiscible?
A. acetone and water C. kerosene and water
B. alcohol and water D. soy sauce and vinegar

24. Which is NOT true about miscibility?

 A. Acetone and water appear as one.
B. Some liquid dissolve completely with one another.
C. Mixtures of some liquid are soluble and hard to identify.
D. Water and alcohol did completely dissolve with one another.

25. Rice grains at home and sand were accidentally mixed. How does this mixture can be separated?
A. handpicking C. decanting
B. evaporating D. Winnowing

26. What is winnowing?25

A. Picking of small particles to larger.
B. It is a process by which a liquid changes into vapor or gas.
C. It is the process of separating mixtures from the lighter particles of
chaff, dirt and inedible substances
D. It is the process of separating mixtures from solid and liquid
substances by using porous filter.

27. You were asked by your mother to cook rice and advised you to wash the rice thoroughly. How do you separate the
rice from the used water?24
A. by filtering C. by decanting
B. by evaporating D. by sieving

28. This process involves pouring the liquid component into another container without disturbing the sediment at the
bottom.23
A. decantation C. filtration
B. evaporation D. sieving

29. What process is involves in separating solid particles from a liquid particles using a strainer or clean white cloth?22
A. evaporation B. filtration c. sieving d. winnowing

30. Vic accidentally mixed the cooking oil in a cup of water. Can he still separate the cooking oil from the water?21
A. No, because cooking oil is mixed already.
B. No, because cooking oil cannot be separated from it.
C. Yes, because cooking oil can be separated by filtrating.
D. Yes, because cooking oil can be separated by decanting.

31. Alma wants to get the iron filings out of a pail of sand, what could she use to separate the mixture?20
A. magnet B. filter paper C. strainer D. sieving

32. This separation technique is used to separate the coconut milk from grated coconut. What process of separating
mixture is applicable?19
A. handpicking B. evaporation c. filtration d. winnowing

33. This separating mixtures gently dropped the heavier particles to the ground because of gravity while the husks of
palay blows away by the wind. What method of mixture is being described?18
A. decantation B. evaporation C. sieving D. winnowing

34. I put dirty water into a funnel with a paper lining. Clean water comes out of the funnel into my beaker and solid dirt
gets left behind on the paper. Which physical means of separating mixture I used?17
A. filtration B. handpicking C. sieving D. winnowing

35. Saudi Arabia has one of the most modern and effective way of turning salty and brackish water into drinking water, a
process called desalination. The first step in desalination is sedimentation, followed by a series of filtration. Why do you
think it is necessary for the water to undergo sedimentation first? 16
A. Sedimentation enhanced filtration by removing large particulates that may clog filtration systems.
B. Sedimentation enhanced filtration by allowing heavier particulates to settle at the bottom.
C. Sedimentation enhanced filtration by separating particles by means of gravity.
D. Sedimentation enhanced filtration by removing solid particles.

36. This is a process in which insoluble heavy particles in a liquid are allowed to settle down at the bottom of a container.
A. Magnetism B. Evaporation C. Picking D. Sedimentation 15

37. The process by which a liquid changes into vapor or gas.14

A. Evaporation C. Filtration
B. Decantation D. Sieving
38. If something has been dissolved in water, how could I separate it from the water again?13
A. By decanting it.
B. By using magnet.
C. By dissolving it in milk.
D. By evaporating the water.

39. This method is used to separate bigger solid components from finer ones.
A. A Magnet12 C. Filtration
B. Evaporation D. Sieving

40. The construction workers need to separate gravel from sand. Which is the best way on how to separate gravel from
sand easier?11
A. Construction workers use sieves to separate gravel from sand.
B. Construction workers use magnet to separate gravel from sand.
C. Construction workers use filter paper to separate gravel from sand.
D. Construction workers use handpicking to separate gravel from sand.

41. The composition of the homogeneous mixture is the same throughout. Which of the following is not a homogeneous
mixture?
A. Dishwashing soap B. Vinegar C. Vegetable soup D. Steel

42. Your menu should include mixtures suited for hot summer days. Which product does not belong to the group?
A. Baking cake C. fruit salad
B. Halo-halo D. fruit shake

43. Which of the following products use decantation as a process of separating mixtures?
A. Preserving fish C. Extracting coconut milk
B. Distilled water D. Washing rice grains before cooking

44. Which method should you use to separate rice grain and water?
A. Evaporation C. Filtration
B. Decanting D. Picking

45. In a heterogeneous mixture, the components of the mixture are not uniform or have localized regions with different
properties. Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?
A. Blood B. Vinegar C. Sugar water D. Steel

46. There are five kinds of solution. Gas in liquid is one of it, therefore, which of the given example is one of the
solution?
A. Air and water C. Oxygen and salt
B. Cola or Soft drink D. Rocks and solvent

47. Do all solutes dissolve in all solvents?

A. Yes B. No C. Maybe D. None of the above

48. Why did the seeds, pebbles, and stones not pass through sieves?
A. Because the size of these substances is smaller than the holes of sieve.
B. Because the size of these substances is thinner than the holes of sieve.
C. Because the size of these substances is the same from the holes of sieve.
D. Because the size of these substances is much larger than the holes of sieve.

49. Sieving is the process of using a sieve to separate solids with different particle sizes. Which one is not applicable in
sieving?
A. Coin and nail
B. Gravel and sand
C. Pebbles and flour
D. Sugar and mongo seeds

50. Your brother accidentally put iron in the salt. How will you remove the iron easily?
A. I will pick one by one.
B. I will use a magnet to get the iron.
C. I will use a table spoon to get the iron.
D. I will use a piece of paper to get the iron.
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I – MATTER (Item placement)

1. Describe the 1,3 2 3

characteristics of a solid,
liquid and gas.
2. Describe the appearance 4,8 6 3
of the combination of:
Solid and solid
Solid and liquid
Liquid and liquid
3. Describe the appearance 5 12 15 3
of uniform or
homogeneous mixtures.
4. Describe the appearance 7 13 42 3
of non-uniform or
heterogeneous mixtures.
5. Classify mixtures into 11 41,45 3
homogeneous and
heterogeneous.
6. Describe a solution. 46, 47,16 3
7. Identify the solute and 10,17 9 3
solvent in a solution.
8. Identify common 24 23 2
household solutions,
suspensions and colloids
and their uses.
9. Describe suspension as a 14 1
non-uniform mixture.
10. Describe colloids. 21, 22 18 20 19 5
11. Describe handpicking as 25 1
a process of separating
mixtures.
12. Describe winnowing as a 26 33 2
process of separating
mixtures.
13. Describe decantation as a 28 43, 27 44 30 5
process of separating
mixtures.
14. Describe evaporation as 37 38 2
a process of separating
mixtures.
15. Describe filtration as a 39 29,34 32, 40 6
process of separating
mixtures.
16. Describe sedimentation 36 35 2
as a process of
separating mixtures.
17. Describe sieving as a 48, 49 2
process of separating
mixtures.
18. Describe using a magnet 31 50 2
as a process of
separating mixtures.
Total 50 14 16 8 7 4 1 50