Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region 1
Division of Ilocos Sur

FIRST QUARTER SUMMATIVE ASSESSMENT

PHYSICAL SCIENCE

1. According to collision theory, what should happen to the molecules of the reactants
for a certain chemical reaction to occur?
A. Colliding with one another
B. Reacting with one another
C. Clustering with one another
D. Rearranging with one another

2. To increase the rate of a reaction, there must be

A. a decrease in the frequency of collisions.
B. an increase in the frequency of collisions.
C. a decrease in the frequency of successful collisions.
D. an increase in the frequency of successful collisions
3. Which of the following will decrease the number of effective collisions during a
chemical reaction?
A. Adding a catalyst
B. Increasing the surface area
C. Decreasing the temperature
D. Increasing reactant concentrations

4. Consider the following factors:

I. reactant particles collide
II. sufficient kinetic energy is present
III. a favorable geometry exists
IV. catalysts are present

Which combination of the above factors is required for all successful collisions?
A. I only B. II and III only C. I, II and III only D. I, II, III and IV

5. How does temperature increase the rate of a chemical reaction?

A. By increasing the collisions of molecules
B. By increasing the kinetic energy of molecules
C. By increasing the point of contact of molecules
D. By increasing the activation energy of molecules

6. What effect does a catalyst have on a reaction?

A. It changes the product of a reaction.
B. It increases the kinetic energy of the reactants.
C. It decreases the potential energy of the products.
D. It provides a reaction mechanism with a lower activation energy.
7. When a catalyst is added to a reaction
I. the heat of reaction increases.
II. a new mechanism is provided.
III. the equilibrium constant increases.
A. II only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II and III
8. The addition of a catalyst to a reaction provides an alternate mechanism with
A. lower activation energy and lower reaction rate.
B. lower activation energy and higher reaction rate.
C. higher activation energy and lower reaction rate.
D. higher activation energy and higher reaction rate.

9. A catalyst increases the rate of a reaction by

A. increasing the concentration of the reactant(s).
B. decreasing the concentration of the reactant(s).
C. increasing the activation energy of the overall reaction.
D. decreasing the activation energy of the overall reaction.
10. Consider the following mechanism for a reaction:
Step 1 2NO + H2= → N2 + H202
Step 2 H2O2+H2=2H20
In this reaction, H2 is a
A. product.
B. catalyst.
C. reactant.
D. reaction intermediate.

11. Consider the combustion of butane, one of the main components of petroleum gas
(2C4H10 + 13O2 → 8CO2 + 10H2O). How many grams of CO2 are produced when 100 g
of C4H10 undergoes combustion with 200g of O 2? (Use the following molar masses:
C4H10 = 58.12 g/mol; O2 = 32 g/mol; CO2 = 44.01 g/mol.)
A. 166g B. 167g C. 168g D. 169g
12. Hydrogen and nitrogen react to form ammonia according to the reaction,
3H2 + N2 → 2NH3. If 4.0 moles of H2 with 2.0 mol of N2 are reacted, how do you know
this
is a limiting reactant problem?
A. Mass is conserved in the problem.
B. The mass of two reactants is given.
C. Moles are not conserved in the problem.
D. More than one of the above are correct.
13. Assuming you take a reactant A and calculate the number of moles of another
reactant B required to use up all of A. How do you know which of two reactants is the
limiting one?

A. You compare the calculated amount of B to the actual amount available. If more is
required, then B is the limiting reactant. If less is required, then A is the limiting reactant.
B. You compare the calculated amount of B to the actual amount available. If more is
required, then A is the limiting reactant. If less is required, then B is the limiting reactant.
C. If the calculated value of B is larger than the amount of A, then A is the limiting
reactant.
D. If the calculated value of B is larger than the amount of A, then B is the limiting
reactant.

14. If 2.5 moles of zinc react with 6.0 moles of hydrochloric acid in the equation Zn +
2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2, what is the limiting reactant?
A. Zn B. HCl C. ZnCl D. ZnH
15. In the reaction, Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2, 25.0 grams of Zn are reacted with 17.5 g
of HCl. How many grams of H2 will be produced?
A. 0.382g of H2 B. 0.479g of H2 C. 0.765g of H2 D. 25.0g of H2
16. A tricycle factory uses the following items to produce one tricycle: 3 tires, 1 frame,
and 2 pedals. If the factory has available 270 tires, 90 frames, and 170 pedals, which
item would limit the amount of complete tricycles that can be assembled.
A. pedals
B. frames
C. both tires and frames are limiting
D. tires

17. Consider the following generic chemical equation: 2A + 5B → C + 3D

If you react 4 units of A with 10 units of B, which statement is TRUE?
A. Substance C cannot be formed from this reaction.
B. Substance B will be the limiting reactant.
C. Substance A will be the limiting reactant.
D. There are equivalent amounts of A and B.
18. Mary Ann is looking at alternate energy sources for her home in the country,
particularly wind and solar. She needs to consider ________.
A. impact of air pollution on the community
B the mean temperature where she lives
C. the amount of year-round sunshine where she lives, wind speeds, startup costs
D. what fossil fuels are burned producing these energies

19. Which of these is not a source of biomass energy?

A. wood B. cotton C. uranium D. corn
20. Renewable energy sources are
A. constantly reproduced by nature.
B. cause greenhouse emissions.
C. can be easily transmitted over long distances.
D. not sustainable.

21.Which of the following is true about active ingredients?

A. In disinfectants, the active ingredient is the substance that kills microorganisms.
B. The active ingredient in lotions is Vitamin E.
C. The active ingredients are added to dilute other components in cosmetic products.
D. Both A and B

22. Which of the following will cause a soap to reduce its cleaning ability?
A. Alkyl hydrogen sulfate.
B. Hard water
C. Soft water
D. Presence of surfactants
23. Muriatic acid is able to remove dirt and grime for toilets and sinks because_______.
A. It is non-polar compound soluble in grease and oil.
B. It is a weak acid and can dissolve mineral buildup.
C. It is a strong acid and can displace mineral buildup.
D. Both A and C.
24. Which of the following chemicals are linked to breast cancer in women?
A. Parabens
B. Aspartame
C. Paraffin wax
D. BHA
25. Which of the following disinfectant has a fungicidal property and is a potential
carcinogen?
A. Formaldehyde
B. Povidone-Iodine
C. Alcohol
D. Bleach
Prepared by:

Gemma Pagulayan