Science 9 Reviewer

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Directions: Read and analyze the questions carefully and choose the letter of the best answer.
1. The quantum mechanical model of an atom by Erwin Schrodinger is based on quantum theory,
which says that matter has properties associated with waves. Which statement best describes the
quantum model?
A. Electrons move around the nucleus in fixed orbits.
B. Electrons move around the nucleus in different orbits.
C. Electrons move around the nucleus in complex volumes of space.
D. Electrons move around the nucleus in region of space (electron cloud) which indicates
probability.
2. Four numbers, called quantum numbers were introduced to describe the position and energy of
the electron in an atom. Which quantum number designates the orbital where the electron can be
found?
A. Principal Quantum Number (n)
B. Angular Quantum Number (l)
C. Magnetic Quantum Number (ml)
D. Spin Quantum Number (ms)
3. Ronaldo wrote the electron configuration of the element calcium, 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5 4s3.
Ronaldo’s written electron configuration is INCORRECT. Which electron configuration can you
suggest to Ronaldo?
A. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2
B. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 4s2 3p6
C. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 4s1 3p5
D. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p7 4s1
4. Given the electronic configuration, 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5. Determine the period number and
group number of the element.
A. Period 1 , Group 3
B. Period 2 , Group 13
C. Period 3, Group 17
D. Period 3, Group 13
5. Given the electronic configuration, 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p5. Determine the number of valence
electrons and core electrons.
A. 7 valence electrons and 10 core electrons
B. 3 valence electrons and 10 core electrons
C. 5 valence electrons and 9 core electrons
D. 5 valence electrons and 10 core electrons

6. Which set of quantum numbers is NOT allowed?

A. n=5, l=2, ml=+2, ms= +½
B. n=5, l=2, ml= -2, ms= -½
C. n=5, l=2, ml=+3, ms= +½
D. n=5, l=2, ml=0, ms= -½
7. Which is the correct set of quantum numbers for 3d7?
A. n=3, l=1, ml=+1, ms= -½
B. n=3, l= 2, ml=+2, ms= +½
C. n=3, l=1, ml=-1, ms=+½
D. n=3, l= 2, ml= -1, ms=-
 8. The statement given below describes types of chemical bond, which statements is/are
TRUE?
I. An ionic bond involves transfer of electrons.
II. A covalent bond involves sharing of electrons.
III. A covalent bond may involve equal or unequal sharing of electrons.

A. I only C. I and II only

B. II only D. I, II, and III
9. Why do atoms share electrons in covalent bonds?
A. to become more polar
B. to increase their atomic numbers
C. to become ions and attract each other
D. to attain a noble-gas electron configuration
10. Atoms of non- metallic elements tend to
A. gain electrons and form positive ions
B. lose electrons and form negative ions
C. lose electrons and form positive ions.
D. gain electrons and form negative ions
11. How is the bond in Br2, different from the bond in MgF2?
A. The bond in Br2 is metallic while the bond in MgF2 is covalent.
B. The bond in Br2 is ionic while the bond in MgF2 is covalent.
C. The bond in Br2 is covalent while the bond in MgF2 is ionic
D. There is no bond difference between the two.
For item number 12, Refer to the table below
Substances Melting point Solubility in Electrical Electrical
water conductivity of conductivity of
solid liquid

W High Soluble Poor Good

X Low Insoluble Poor Poor

Y High Insoluble Good Good

Z Very high Insoluble Poor Poor

12 . Which substance is ionic?

A. W B. X C. Y D. Z
13. Element X has an electron structure 2) 8) 8) 1
Element Y has an electron structure 2) 8) 6
What formula will be formed when X and Y react?

Type of Compound Formula

A Covalent X2Y

B Covalent XY

C Ionic X2Y

D Ionic XY2

Use the information in the table to answer Questions 14

Element Electronegativity

Q 0.8

R 1.0

S 3.0

T 3.4

14. Which pair of atoms has the highest tendency to form a covalent bond?
A. Q and S C. S and T
B. R and T D. R and S
 For numbers 15 and 17, Consider the periodic table shown below.

15. Which atom exhibits the highest tendency to lose electrons during a chemical bond?
A. A B. B C. X D. Y
16. Element Y has how many valence electrons?
A. 1
B. 2
C. 6
D. 7
17. Which Lewis dot symbol corresponds to the element correctly?
A. B. C. D.

18. Which of the following pairs of chemical name and chemical formula is accurate for the same
compound?
A. ammonium sulfite, (NH4)2 S
B. iron(III) phosphate, FePO4
C. lithium carbonate, LiCO3
D. magnesium dichromate, MgCrO4
19. Calcium reacts with a certain element to form a compound with the general formula CaX. What
is most likely the chemical formula for the compound formed between Aluminum having a charge
of +3 and element X?
A. AlX
B. Al2X
C. Al2X3
D. AlX3
20. What group of elements would form cations?
A. 1, 2, 3
B. 15, 16, 17
C. 1, 3, 16
D. 5, 12, 14
21. Which pair of organic compounds is highly flammable? REMEMBERING
a. gasoline, acetone c. lubricating oil, isopropyl alcohol
b. water, ethyl alcohol d. liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene
Volatile organic compounds like liquefied petroleum gas and kerosene are normally
flammable at ordinary conditions.

22. Riza wants to preserve a fish for her project in Biology class. What kind of compound should
she use to preserve the animal? REMEMBERING
a. formaldehyde b. methyl alcohol c. acetic acid d. acetone
Formaldehyde is commonly known as formalin, used for preserving cadavers or animal
specimens, etc.

23. The simplest member of organic compounds is ..?

a) formaldehyde b) formic acid c) methane d) methanol

The molecular formula of methane, CH4, shows the least number of carbon and 4 atoms
of hydrogen, without any other atoms to the central atom. Making it the simplest form
24. What kind of organic compound is C3H4? REMEMBERING
a. alcohol b. alkene c. alkyne d. ketone

The structural formula of C3H4 shows a triple bond, which identifies an alkyne:
H
l
H–C–C≡C–H
l
H

25. Which statement supports the idea about the uniqueness of carbon among the different
elements in the periodic table? UNDERSTANDING
a. Carbon can bond to itself to form straight chains, branched chains and rings at a
greater extent than any other element
b. Carbon forms four bonds, although the ground state configuration would predict the
formation of fewer bonds.
c. Elemental carbon comes in two forms, diamond and graphite.
d. Carbon forms covalent bonds rather than ionic bond
 26. How would you describe the stability of carbon compounds?
a. They have no lone pairs
b. They form covalent bonds
c. They react slowly except with a catalyst
d. They combine with one another to form carbon-carbon linkages

27. What is the correct molecular formula for a compound containing nine hydrogen atoms, three
carbon atoms, one oxygen atom, and one nitrogen atom? UNDERSTANDING
a. C3H9ON b. H9C3ON c. C3H9NO d. C3H9N1O1
28. Why are carbohydrates essential to life?
a. It provides the body with glucose, which is converted to energy used to
support bodily functions and physical activity.
b. It is the only source of energy for physical activities
c. It is important for daily exercises
d. It is needed for cardiovascular functions only.
29. Explain why alkanes are considered as saturated hydrocarbons.
a. Alkanes are called saturated hydrocarbons because they do not contain multiple
bonds like double bond or triple bond in their structure.
b. The carbon and hydrogen atoms in alkanes are bonded by double covalent bonds.
c. Alkanes undergo a combustion reaction to give oxygen and water.
d. The carbon and hydrogen atoms in alkanes are bonded by single ionic bonds.
30. How many covalent bonds are there in a molecule of ethane (C2H6)?
a. two b. four c. five d. seven
31. The following supports the concept about carbon and its state. Among the choices below,
which does not satisfy the statements?
I. Carbon occurs in the free state as diamond, graphite and coal.
II. Carbon occurs in the combined state as carbonates of metals, all kinds of
living being, as petroleum and as carbon dioxide.
a. Statement I is true and statement II is false
b. Statement II is true and statement I is false
c. Both statements are true
d. Both statements are false
32. What are the major categories of organic compounds?
A. carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen
B. acids, bases, proteins, and polysaccharides
C. lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, and nucleic acids
D. glucose, fructose, maltose, and galactose
33. An organic compound composed of amino acids as its building blocks are classified as
A. fatty acids
B. proteins
C. sugars
D. lipids
 34. Which of these compounds is a ketone?

35. What type of alcohol can this be classified?

A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quarternary
36. Consider the compound shown at the bottom. Are they isomers?

I. Yes. They are isomers

II. No. They are not isomers
III. Yes. One compound is an isomer.
IV. No. Neither one of them is an isomer
A. I only B. II only C. I and III D. II and IV
37.Arrange the following compounds in increasing boiling points?

A. I, II, III, IV
B. II, IV, III, I
C. III, IV, I, II
D. IV, III, II, I
38. One “mole” in chemistry represents the number particles of the
substance
A. 2.06 x 1023 C. 0.62 x 1023
23
B. 6.022 x 10 D. 10.23 x 1023
39. Molar mass is a numerical value that represents
A. The mass of a substance divided by the amount of that substance
B. The mass of a substance
C. The amount of a substance
D. The number of atoms in a molecule
40. If the molar mass of 12C is 12 grams, 48 grams of 12C atoms would be equal to moles.
A. 2 C. 6
B. 4 D. 8
41. How can the knowledge about mole be useful for the environmentalists?
A. Mole concept can be used in environmental monitoring.
B. It gives information on the most dangerous pollutant in the atmosphere.
C. It gives feedback on the kinds of pollutants present in the atmosphere.
D. Mole concept can be used in quantifying the number of pollutant-particles released in the
atmosphere
42. The atomic mass of Hydrogen is 1.0079 amu and the atomic mass of Oxygen is 15.999
amu. Using this information, what is the molar mass of a molecule of water, H2O?
A. 2.016 amu C. 18.015 amu
B. 17.007 amu D. 20.016 amu
43. Arrange the following statement in determining the molar mass of a compound?
I. Make use of the chemical formula to identify the number of atoms of each element in
the compound.
II. Add up all and assigned units as grams/mole.
III. Multiply the atomic weight of each element with its number of atoms present in the
compound.
A. I - II - III B. I - III - II C. III - II - I D. II - III - I
44. Which among the given best determines the empirical formula of a compound?
A. Percentage composition
B. Molecular formula
C. Empirical formula
D. Molar mass
45. Which of the following is an empirical formula?
A. P4O10
B. C2H8N2
C. H2O2
D. C3H6O2
46. How can you apply knowledge of percentage composition in a real-life scenario?
A. In maintaining the quality of food product
B. In checking the amount of sugar present in the soft drink
C. In identifying the right amount of coffee mix in your cup of coffee
D. In determining the total amount of carbon emission from gasoline consumption
47. Sodium Fluoride (NaF) is an inorganic compound that is used to prevent cavities that
makes our teeth stronger. It is commonly present in our toothpaste. What is the percentage of
Fluorine
(F) present in Sodium Fluoride (NaF)?
A. 45% c. 55%
B. 4% d. 10%
48. What is the empirical formula of the given compound which has the structural formula
below?
A. C2H3
B. C4H6
C. C4H8
D. C2H4
49. Acetone, also known as propanone (C3H6O), is a colorless flammable liquid that is a
common solvent used in chemical industries. What element in the composition of acetone
constitutes the highest percentage?
A. Carbon
B. Hydrogen
C. Oxygen
D. Hydrogen and Oxygen
50. Given the percentage composition of each component of a compound containing 18.7% of
Lithium, 16.3% carbon, and 65.0% oxygen, what would be the empirical formula of the
compound that will be formed?
A. Li2CO3
B. Li3CO3
C. LiCO3
D. CO2Li3