SCIENCE 8

Instruction: Read and understand each question. Encircle the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet.

1. Which of the following states of matter exhibits closely packed particles?

A. Gas B. Liquid C. Solid D. Vacuum
2. Which state of matter can take the shape of its container?
A. Gas and solid B. Liquid and solid C. Liquid and gas D. Liquid only
3. Rocks, pebbles, and sand are examples of solids. Which of the following statements accurately describes
the properties of solids?
A. Solids have a fixed shape and volume, cannot be compressed, and have small spaces between particles.
B. Solids have a fixed volume but no fixed shape, cannot be compressed, and have large spaces between
particles.
C. Solids have a fixed volume but no fixed shape, can be slightly compressed, and have small spaces
between particles.
D. Solids have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume, can be compressed easily, and have large spaces
between particles.
4. Which of the following statements best describes the particles of air?
A. Air particles have a fixed shape and volume, cannot be compressed, and have small spaces between
them.
B. Air particles have a fixed volume but no fixed shape, cannot be compressed, and have large spaces
between them.
C. Air particles have a fixed volume but no fixed shape, can be slightly compressed, and have small
spaces between them.
D. Air particles have neither a fixed shape nor a fixed volume, can be compressed easily, and have l
large spaces between them.
5. Which pair of states of matter has a definite volume?
A. Solid and gas B. Gas and liquid C. Liquid and solid D. Solid and plasma
6. Which of the following states of matter has a definite volume but an indefinite shape?
A. Gas B. Liquid C. Solid D. Plasma
7. Which of the following best illustrates the behavior of water particles during boiling?

A. C.

B. D.

8. When a drop of ink is put into a glass of water, it tends to spread out. This is because the ink particles ___.
A. are not in motion. C. are in random motion.
B. are compact and rigid. D. have distinct characteristics.
9. If an ice cube is left out in a hot and open environment, it will change from a solid phase to a gaseous
phase. Which of the following diagrams best represents this change in state?

A. C.

B. D.

10. A substance is observed that it maintains its shape regardless of the container it is placed in and does not
change its volume. Which molecular model should be used to describe the particles of this substance?

A. B. C. D.

11. Which of the following sets of samples have a definite shape and volume?
A. Stone, nail, pen C. Radio, car, gasoline
B. Ice, ink, crayon D. Gold, water, oxygen
12. Which of the following statements correctly describe the states of matter?

I. Solids and liquids have a definite volume.

II. Solids have a definite shape, while liquids take the shape of their container.
III. Gases and liquids have definite shape.
IV. Gases have a definite shape but indefinite volume.

A. I and II B. I and III C. II and III D. III and IV

13. Which of the following statements is false regarding the particle model of matter?
A. The particles of matter in a solid attract each other.
B. The particles of matter in a solid vibrate in a fixed position.
C. The particles of matter in a gas are randomly moving in any direction.
D. The space in between the particles of matter in a solid is filled with air.
14. Which of the following diagrams best illustrates the process by which perfume particles spread and
disperse in the air?

A. B. C. D.

15. Which of the following best describes a physical change in matter?

A. change in color C. change in phase of matter
B. formation of bubbles D. change in chemical composition
16. When iron undergoes chemical change it forms a reddish brown substance on its surface.
How can you best describe a chemical change?
A. A substance changes its shape and size.
B. A substance changes its color and texture.
C. A new substance is formed with different properties.
D. A substance changes its phase from solid to liquid.
17. Which of the following is not a phase change?
A. deposition B. diffusion C. melting D. evaporation
18. Which process involves the change of phase from liquid to solid?
A. condensation B. evaporation C. freezing D. melting
19. Which of the following best demonstrates the process of sublimation?

A. C.

B. D.

For questions 20 to 25, please refer to the diagram on the right.

20. The image shows various stages in the water cycle. During which
stage does the water turn into water vapor?
A. W B. X C. Y D. Z
21. During which stage does the water vapor turn into water?
A. W B. X C. Y D. Z
22. How can you describe the stage represented by letter W in
the water cycle?
A. Water falls from the atmosphere to the Earth's surface
B. The sun heats up water in rivers, lakes, and oceans, and it
goes into the air.
C. Water vapor in the air gets cold and changes back into liquid, forming clouds
D. Rain water on land moves on the Earth's surface toward streams, lakes, and rivers.
23. How does the water cycle provide water for farmers?
A. When water precipitates as rain
B. When water freezes and becomes snow
C. Through evaporation of water from the sea
D. When water vapor condenses and turns into clouds
24. As a part of the water cycle, water from Earth's surface enters the clouds and finally falls back to the
ground
in the form of rain. What is the correct sequence of processes water undergoes based on the illustration
above?
a. W, X, Y b. W, Y, X c. Y,W,X d. X,Y,W
25. What will happen to a soft drink if you leave it in the freezer overnight?
 A. It will melt C. It will turn from a solid to a liquid
B. It will turn from solid to gas D. It will turn from a liquid to a solid

26. Your mother asked you to buy tube ice for your swimming trip. What should you do to prevent the ice from
melting?
A. Leave it in open air C. Cover it with a thick cloth
B. Submerge it in tap water D. Place it in a plastic cooler.
27. Which of the following activities demonstrates the effect of an increase in temperature?
A. Dry ice turns to gas when exposed to air.
B. Water is placed in a refrigerator to freeze.
C. Moisture forms on car windows during a cool night.
D. Water vapor in the atmosphere changes directly to ice.
28. Ice melts when exposed to room temperature. Based on this observation, what conclusion can you make
about the particles of ice as it melts?
A. The particles are becoming closer together.
B. The particles move farther apart from each other.
C. There is no change in the arrangement; it stays the same.
D. The particles become disordered and then change back to become ordered.
29. How would you describe an atom based on the given options below?
A. It is made up of two or more elements.
B. It can be a combination of an element and a molecule.
C. It is made up of two or more atoms combined chemically.
D. It is the fundamental and smallest part that can exist of an element
30. Ozone (O3) is a substance that protects us against harmful radiation from the sun. What type of substance
is ozone?
A. Atom because it is made up of only one type of element
B. Atom because it is made of three identical oxygen atoms
C. Molecule because it is made up of only one type of element
D. Molecule because it is made of oxygen atoms bonded together
31. The word “atom” comes from the Greek word “atomos”. What does “atomos” mean?
A. Atmosphere B. Important C. Indivisible D. Remarkable
32. Who is the scientist known for his “plum pudding” model of an atom?
A. Democritus B. Ernest Rutherford C. JJ Thompson D. John Dalton
33. According to Dalton's Atomic Theory, compounds are formed by the combination of two or more different
types of atoms. Which of the following illustrations below does not correctly represent a compound?
H H Na
A. O B. H H C. H H D. Cl

34. Based on the illustration, which subatomic particle is represented by

letter C?
A. electron B. proton C. neutron D. nucleus
35. Which of the following statements correctly describes the particles of an atom?
A. Proton is positive, neutron is neutral, and electron is negative.
B. Proton is positive, neutron is negative, and electron is uncharged.
C. Proton is positive, neutron is uncharged, and electron is negative.
D. Proton is uncharged, neutron is positive, and electron is negative.
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36. What is the number of neutrons in the nucleus of an atom of iron with the notation 26 Fe?
A. 26 B. 30 C. 56 D. 82
37. If an atom has 12 protons, how many electrons must be present outside its nucleus so that
the atom remains neutral?
A. 11 electrons B. 12 electrons C. 14 electrons D. 15 electrons
38. The atom of an element is described using the following data: Z=19 and A=40. Which of
the following statement is true about the atom?
a. It has 21 electrons and 19 protons. C. It has 19 protons and 19 neutrons.
b. It has 19 electrons and 20 neutrons. D. It has 19 protons and 21 neutrons.
39. What are isotopes?
a. Atoms that have the same number of neutrons and protons.
b. Atoms that have the same number of neutrons but have different numbers of protons.
c. Atoms that have the same number of electrons but have different numbers of protons.
d. Atoms that have the same number of protons but have different numbers of neutrons.
40. Which of the following is NOT a function of radioactive isotopes?
A. Food safety B. Carbon dating C. Food condiments D. Cancer treatment
41. What is the correct isotopic symbol for an atom with 30 protons, 35 neutrons, and 30 electrons?
65 65 65 60
A. 30 X B. 31 X C. 32 X D. 33 X
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42. How many neutrons does the given isotope have? 18 Ar
A. 18 B. 22 C. 40 D. 58
43. Which period in the periodic table does an unknown element belong to if its electronic configuration is
1s2 2s2 2p6?
A. Period 1 B. Period 2 C. Period 4 D. Period 6

44. Which part of an element's electron configuration should you examine to determine its period as a
representative element?
A. The lowest coefficient C. The last superscript
B. The highest coefficient D. The total of the superscripts
45. Halogens like Fluorine and Chlorine have high electronegativity. What would be the effect of high
electronegativity on halogens?
A. They become unstable and give off energy
B. They give their own electrons to other elements
C. They attract electrons of other elements towards itself
D. They do not react with other elements to become stable
46. Which metal is preferred to be used for hot water pipes?
A. Copper B. Iron C. Potassium D. Sodium
47. A research assistant observed element X, which is a colorless and odorless gas at room temperature, for 7
hours to see its reaction with oxygen. The assistant concluded that element X does not react with oxygen.
Which group in the periodic table is element X more likely to belong to?
A. Group 1 B. Group 2 C. Group 17 D. Group 18
48. What will happen to the ionization energy and electronegativity of elements as you move up and to the right
on the periodic table?
A. ionization energy increases and electronegativity decreases.
B. ionization energy increases and electronegativity increases.
C. ionization energy decreases and electronegativity increases.
D. ionization energy decreases and electronegativity decreases.
49. Which of the following elements has the smallest ionization energy, based on its position in the periodic
table?
A. Neon B. Boron C. Nitrogen D. Lithium
50. Based on its position in the periodic table, which of the following elements has the lowest electronegativity?
A. Aluminum B. Chlorine C. Phosphorous D. Sodium