Quarter 1: Grade 8-Science

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Test I. Multiple Choice. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. Why is it important to be familiar with elements and compounds?
A. To classify them accordingly. C. To enumerate elements and compounds.
B. To tell others you know them. D. To be praised by others of knowing them.
2. Why is experiment important?
A. helps create jobs for scientists.
B. creates more questions to be answered.
C. ensures that many tools are used safely and accurately.
D. allows for new discoveries and knowledge in science.
3. Which of the following statements distinguishes pure substances from mixtures?
A. Can be separated by physical means.
B. Consists of two or more kinds of matter.
C. Have no specific solubility and densities.
D. Have constant boiling temperature and melting temperature.
4. Which of these does the dissolving that is usually presented in greater amounts?
A. Solute B. Solvent C. Solution D. Hydration
5. How do scientists test their hypothesis?
A. Designing models C. Drawing conclusions
B. Doing experiments D. Formulating questions
6. When does a solution become saturated?
A. Crystals form C. No additional material will dissolve in it
B. You need to stir it more D. 2 materials have combined to create a clear liquid
7. How do you classify elements from compounds?
A. Elements are single atom substances.
B. Compounds are composed of one molecule.
C. Compounds are composed of two or more molecules.
D. Compounds are composed of two or more compounds.
8. What are the two (2) classes of matter?
A. Atom and molecule C. Element and compound
B. Plant and animal cells D. Substance and mixture
9. Compounds are formed when two or more _____________ are combined.
A. Elements B. Minerals C. Nutrients D. Food products
10. What do you call the information gathered during experiments?
A. Data B. Theory C. Conclusion D. Hypothesis
Test II. Identify the correct order of the steps in the scientific method and write numbers 1-6 in the
lines.
______Make a hypothesis ______Analyze results
______Draw conclusions ______Communicate results
______Ask questions ______Test the hypothesis
Test III. Identify whether it is an example of an element or a compound. Write the letter E if it is an
element and C if it is a compound on the space provided.
_____1. Carbon Dioxide _____6. Oxygen
_____2. Water _____7. Carbon
_____3. Hydrogen _____8. Chlorine
_____4. Table Salt _____9. Air
_____5. Aluminum _____10. Sugar
Test IV. Match the mixtures in Column A to the methods that is used to separate them in Column
B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided.
Column A Column B
_____1. Sand and rock A. Filtration
_____2. Sand and Iron filling B. Decantation
_____3. Marbles and stones C. Using a magnet
_____4. Sand in water D. Sieving
_____5. Heating sugar water E. Manual Separation
F. Evaporation
Test V. Classify the following and write the word HOMO if it is a homogeneous mixture, or
HETERO if the examples below is a heterogeneous mixture. Write your answer on the blanks.
___________1. Sand and gravel
___________2. Glass of juice
___________3. Gelatin
___________4. Fruit Salad
___________5. Cup of coffee