SCIENCE 7

FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: ______________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Date: __________ Score: ____

I. SCIENTIFIC METHOD
A. Multiple Choice. Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Scientists test a hypothesis by __________.
A. formulating questions C. doing experiments
B. designing models D. drawing conclusions
2. A series of steps which are used to solve a scientific problem is called the ____________.
A. experimental process C. scientific method
B. scientific theory D. model method
3. In the steps of the scientific method, what is the next step after formulating and objectively testing hypothesis?
A. interpreting results C. conducting experiments
B. stating conclusions D. making observations and collecting data
4. It is the simple statement that presents the possible solution to the problem.
A. hypothesis B. law C. prediction D. theory
5. The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an_____
A. conclusion B. observation C. scientific method D. inquiry
6. When a scientist shares his or her findings with other scientists, the scientist is___________.
A. communicating B. experimenting C. hypothesizing D. theorizing
7. What characteristic must be true of a good hypothesis?
A. It must be correct. C. It must involve quantitative data.
B. It must have been observed many times. D. It must be testable by observation or experiment.
8. It is the dependent variable in the research title “Effect of Aloe Vera on the Inhibition Zone of E. coli.”
A. growth of E. coli B. amount of aloe vera C. temperature D. humidity

B. Identify what is the dependent and independent variable in the following situations. Write your answers
on the space provided below.

 Chocolate may cause pimples

9. Independent variable: _______________________________________________________________
10. Dependent variable: ________________________________________________________________
 Salt in soil may affect plant growth.
11. Independent variable: _______________________________________________________________
12. Dependent variable: ________________________________________________________________
 Bacterial growth may be affected by temperature
13. Independent variable: _______________________________________________________________
14. Dependent variable: ________________________________________________________________

II. MIXTURES AND PURE SUBSTANCE

A. Multiple Choice. Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
15. It is anything that takes up space and has mass. What is it?
A. atom B. matter C. element D. compound
16. Matter is classified into two categories. What are these?
 A. elements and compounds C. mixtures and pure substances
B. homogeneous and heterogeneous D. metals and non-metals
17. A substance that has a fixed chemical composition throughout is called a _______________.
A. pure substance B. mixture C. matter D. atom
18. A _____________ is composed of one or more pure substances in varying composition.
A. pure substance B. mixture C. matter D. atom
19. A liquid has the following properties: one-phase, colorless, boils at varying temperature. Which of the
following BEST describes the liquid?
A. Solution B. Substance C. Suspension D. mixture
20. You were tasked to check if the liquid sample you have is a substance or a mixture. Which among these tests
is the BEST way to do so?
I. Color comparison III. Boiling test
II. Taste comparison IV. Melting test
A. I, II, III and IV B. I, II and III only C. I, II and IV only D. I and III only
21. All the following are pure substances except for one. Which is it?
A. baking soda B. salt C. sugar D. halo-halo

B. Classify the following samples as pure substance (PS) or Mixtures (M). Write the letter X if it is
none of these.

22. Cooking oil __________ 26. Halo-halo__________

23. Sugar __________ 27. Air __________
24. Baking soda __________ 28. Salt __________
25. Energy __________

III. SOLUTIONS
A. Multiple Choice. Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
29. When solid Copper chloride and water are mixed a clear liquid result. What is the Copper chloride called?
A. A precipitate b. A solute c. A solution d. A solvent
30. In which of the following phases can a solution be made?
A. Solid and liquid phases only C. Liquid and gas phases only
B. Gas and solid phases only D. Solid, liquid, and gas phases
31. Which of the following is an example of a solution?
A. Vinegar B. Mud in water C. Sugar dissolved in water D. Ice cream
32. Solubility is
A. the amount of solvent that will dissolve a given amount of a solute at any temperature
B. the amount of solute that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at any temperature
C. the process of dissolving a solute in a solvent
D. the amount of solute that will dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a certain temperature
33. Solid potassium chloride is added to water until no more can be dissolved at that temperature. Some solid
remains at the bottom of the beaker. How would you describe the solution?
A. It is a concentrated solution. C. It is a saturated solution.
B. It is an unsaturated solution. D. It is a heterogeneous solution.
34. Stirring a solute/solvent mixture
A. increases the solubility of the solute in the solvent
B. does not affect the rate of dissolution
C. makes the solute dissolve faster
D. increases the capacity of the solvent to dissolve the solute

B. Complete the statements below using the words inside the box below.

solubility unsaturated
saturated solution supersaturated

35. A maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a certain temperature is called
the __________________ of the solute.
36. The solution that contains the maximum amount of solute dissolved by a given amount of solvent is called a
___________________.
37. The presence of an excess solid which can no longer dissolve is evidence that the solution is
_____________________.
38. A solution is _________________ when it contains less solute than the maximum amount it can dissolve at a
given temperature.

C. Classify whether the solution described is saturated or unsaturated or supersaturated.

Solubility (grams Solution at _____ Type of Solution

solute per 100
mL solvent) at
2500C
36
36 grams in 100 mL solvent at 39. __________________________
250C
80
80 grams in 100 mL solvent at 40. __________________________
250C
40 80 grams in 100 mL solvent at
500C 41. __________________________

50
100 grams in 200 mL solvent at 42. __________________________
250C

IV. ELEMENTS AND COMPOUNDS

A. Classify whether the following substances are elements or compounds. Write the word ELEMENT
if it is an element and COMPOUND if it is a compound. If it is an element, write its chemical
symbol on the 3rd column and the atomic number on the 4th column.

Substance Element or Compound Element symbol Atomic Number

43. Chlorine ______ ______

44. Hydrogen ______ ______

45. Oxygen ______ ______

46. Sodium chloride ______ ______

47. Carbon dioxide ______ ______

48. Iron ______ ______

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SARAH JANE A. CASIPONG

Subject Teacher
 SCIENCE 7
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: ______________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Date: __________ Score: ____

I. Multiple Choice. Read the following questions carefully. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Scientists test a hypothesis by __________.
A. formulating questions C. doing experiments
B. designing models D. drawing conclusions
2. A series of steps which are used to solve a scientific problem is called the ____________.
A. experimental process C. scientific method
B. scientific theory D. model method
3. In the steps of the scientific method, what is the next step after formulating and objectively testing hypothesis?
A. interpreting results C. conducting experiments
B. stating conclusions D. making observations and collecting data
4. It is the simple statement that presents the possible solution to the problem.
A. hypothesis B. law C. prediction D. theory
5. The process of obtaining information by using the senses is called a/an_____
A. conclusion B. observation C. scientific method D. inquiry
6. When a scientist shares his or her findings with other scientists, the scientist is___________.
A. communicating B. experimenting C. hypothesizing D. theorizing
7. What characteristic must be true of a good hypothesis?
A. It must be correct. C. It must involve quantitative data.
B. It must have been observed many times. D. It must be testable by observation or experiment.
8. It is anything that takes up space and has mass. What is it?
A. atom B. matter C. element D. compound
9. Matter is classified into two categories. What are these?
A. elements and compounds C. mixtures and pure substances
B. homogeneous and heterogeneous D. metals and non-metals
10. A substance that has a fixed chemical composition throughout is called a _______________.
A. pure substance B. mixture C. matter D. atom
11. A _____________ is composed of one or more pure substances in varying composition.
A. pure substance B. mixture C. matter D. atom
12. A liquid has the following properties: one-phase, colorless, boils at varying temperature. Which of the
following BEST describes the liquid?
A. Solution B. Substance C. Suspension D. mixture
13. You were tasked to check if the liquid sample you have is a substance or a mixture. Which among these tests
is the BEST way to do so?
I. Color comparison III. Boiling test
II. Taste comparison IV. Melting test
A. I, II, III and IV B. I, II and III only C. I, II and IV only D. I and III only
14. All the following are pure substances except for one. Which is it?
A. baking soda B. salt C. sugar D. halo-halo
15. When solid Copper chloride and water are mixed a clear liquid result. What is the Copper chloride called?
A. A precipitate b. A solute c. A solution d. A solvent
16. In which of the following phases can a solution be made?
A. Solid and liquid phases only C. Liquid and gas phases only
B. Gas and solid phases only D. Solid, liquid, and gas phases
17. Which of the following is an example of a solution?
A. Vinegar B. Mud in water C. Sugar dissolved in water D. Ice cream
18. Stirring a solute/solvent mixture
A. increases the solubility of the solute in the solvent
 B. does not affect the rate of dissolution
C. makes the solute dissolve faster
D. increases the capacity of the solvent to dissolve the solute

II. Complete the statements below using the words inside the box below.

solubility unsaturated saturated solution supersaturated

19. A maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a given amount of solvent at a certain temperature is called
the ______________________ of the solute.
20. The solution that contains the maximum amount of solute dissolved by a given amount of solvent is called a
_______________________________.
21. The presence of an excess solid which can no longer dissolve is evidence that the solution is
________________________.
22. A solution is _____________________ when it contains less solute than the maximum amount it can dissolve
at a given temperature.

III. Classify the following samples as pure substance (PS) or Mixtures (M). Write the letter X if it is
none of these.

23. Cooking oil __________ 30. Ice cream ____________

24. Sugar __________ 31. Electricity ___________
25. Baking soda __________ 32. Coffee powder _________
26. Buko salad __________ 33. Vinegar __________
27. Halo-halo__________ 34. Alcohol ___________
28. Air __________ 35. Mud ___________
29. Salt __________ 36. Energy __________

IV. Classify whether the solution described is saturated or unsaturated or supersaturated.

Solubility (grams Solution at _____ Type of Solution

solute per 100
mL solvent) at
2500C
36
36 grams in 100 mL solvent at 250C 37. __________________________
80
80 grams in 100 mL solvent at 250C 38. __________________________
40 80 grams in 100 mL solvent at 500C
39. __________________________
50
100 grams in 200 mL solvent at 250C 40. __________________________

V. Classify whether the following substances are elements or compounds. Write the word ELEMENT
if it is an element and COMPOUND if it is a compound.

41. Chlorine _______________ 45. Carbon dioxide _______________

42. Hydrogen _______________ 46. Iron _______________
43. Oxygen _______________ 47. Copper chloride ___________
44. Sodium chloride ______________ 48. Sodium ___________

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SARAH JANE A. CASIPONG

Subject Teacher
 SCIENCE 7
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION

Name: ______________________ Grade & Section: _____________ Date: __________ Score: ____

I. Arrange the steps of the Scientific Method below. Write 1-7 on the blanks after each item.

1. Test the hypothesis. ________

2. Identify the problem. ________
3. Observe and gather data. ________
4. Draw a conclusion. ________
5. Interpret the data. ________
6. Communicate the results. ________
7. Formulate a hypothesis. ________

II. Classify each of the following as pure substance (PS) or Mixtures (M). Write the letter X if
it is none of these. (28 pts.)

___8. Diamond ___15. Sugar ___22. Milk ___29. Iron

___9. Air ___16. vinegar ___23. Gasoline ___30. Electricity
___10. Coffee powder ___17. cake ___24. mud ___31. Popcorn
___11. Water ___18. Alcohol ___25. Pail of Garbage ___32. Fruit salad
___12. Halo-halo ___19. Salt ___26. Energy ___33. Gold
___13. Wood ___20. Milk tea ___27. Ink ___34. Pizza
___14. pinakbet ___21. Baking Soda ___28. water ___35. cement

III. Identify which of the following is an example of solution and which is not. Write
SOLUTION if the sample is a solution and write NOT A SOLUTION if it is not.

(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)

Sample Will dissolve in Appearance Number of Can be Solution or not?
solid or one cup water phases separated by
liquid (yes or no) filtration
(yes or no)

Sugar YES UNIFORM 1 NO 36. ___________________

Salt YES UNIFORM 1 NO 37. ___________________

Mongo NO NOT 2 YES 38. ___________________

seeds UNIFORM
Powdered YES UNIFORM 1 NO 39. ___________________
juice
NOT 2
Cooking NO UNIFORM LAYERS YES 40. ___________________
oil

Vinegar YES UNIFORM 1 NO 41. ___________________

Coconut YES UNIFORM 1 NO 42. ____________________

water

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SARAH JANE A. CASIPONG

Subject Teacher