First Quarterly Examination in

Science 7
 I. The Scientific Method
Read the story - Candy Connection, to answer the questions that
follow:
Sir Elwyn wanted to know whether or not his students would do better on
a quiz if he promised them candy. He went to the library and read several
studies about the effect of giving food to lab animals. He found out that if
animals were given food as a reward for doing something, they usually did
better the more reward they were given. He guessed that the more candy
that his students were promised, the better they would do on the quiz. He
had all of his classes participate in the experiment. There were four groups
in all. Each group had the same amount of boys and girls, they were all
given the same quiz, they were all the same age, the same ability, and they
were all from the same background.
 I. The Scientific Method
The first group was not promised any candy if they did well on
the quiz. The second group was promised 1 candy bar if they did
well on the quiz. The third group was promised 2 candy bars if
they did well on the quiz. The fourth group was promised 3 candy
bars if they did well on the quiz. Group #1 got an average of 70%
on the quiz. Group #2 got an average of 80% on the quiz. Group
#3 got an average of 90% on the quiz. Group #4 got an average of
95% on the quiz. Sir Elwyn then decided that the more candy a
group was promised, the better they did on quizzes. He then
repeated the experiment with different students.
 Analysis of Experimental Scenarios
1 - 2. Problem/Observation:
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3 - 4. Question:
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5 - 6. Hypothesis:
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7. Independent Variable
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8. Dependent Variable
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8 – 12. Results/Data (Graph): Using the information provided in the
scenario, fill in the data table:
Number of Candy Bars
Group Test Average (%)
Promised
     

     

     

     

13 – 15. Conclusions:
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II. Pure Substances and Mixtures
Write the letter of the best answer on the space provided.

_____ 16. An element is a pure substance in which there are how many kinds of atom(s)?
A. two kinds of atoms C. four kinds of atoms
B. three kinds of atoms D. one kind of atom

_____ 17. When two or more elements join together chemically,

A. a compound is formed.
B. a mixture is formed.
C. a substance that is the same as the elements is formed.
D. the physical properties of the substances remain the same.

_____ 18. How do the properties of a compound compare with the properties of the
elements that make up the compound?
A. Only the physical properties are the same. C. Only the chemical properties are the same.
B. All the properties are identical. D. The properties are different.
_____ 19. By what processes can compounds be broken down?
A. physical changes C. chemical changes
B. compound changes D. either physical or chemical changes

_____ 20. In which of the following are particles of two or more substances
evenly mixed so they appear to be a single substance?
A. a compound B. a mixture C. a solution D. an element

_____ 21. Which of the following is true about elements?

A. They are impure substances.
B. They cannot be classified by their properties alone.
C. They cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
D. They have more than one kind of particle.
_____ 22. Which of the following is NOT true of compounds?
A. They contain two or more elements. C. They form after a physical change.
B. They have their own physical properties. D. They do not form randomly.

_____ 23. What can be said about the properties of a compound?

A. They are not unique.
B. They are formed after a physical reaction.
C. They are different from the properties of the elements that form the compound.
D. They are identical to the properties of the elements that form the compound.

_____ 24. If a spoonful of salt is mixed in a glass of water, what is the water called?
A. a solute B. a solution C. a solvent D. an element
_____ 25. How is a compound different from a mixture?
A. Compounds have two or more components.
B. Compounds are commonly found in nature.
C. Solids, liquids, and gases can form compounds.
D. Each substance in a compound loses its characteristic properties.

_____ 26. Which of the following is a property of a nonmetal?

A. Malleable and ductile C. good conductor of heat
B. Dull and breaks easily D. good conductor of electricity

_____ 27. The step-like ladder in the Periodic Tableof Elements separates
A. Acids from bases C. metals from nonmetals
B. Solids from liquids D. metals and nonmetals from metalloids
_____ 28. A solution is made by dissolving some salt in a beaker of water.
The salt is referred to as the
A. solute B. filtrate C. solution D. solvent

_____ 29. The dissolving medium in the solution is the

A. solute. B. solution. C. solvent. D. mixture

_____ 23. A solution containing the maximum amount of dissolved solute

is
A. concentrated. B. dilute. C. unsaturated. D. saturated.
_____ 24. When a small amount of crystal solute is added to the supersaturated
solution, the solute crystals will ______.
A. remain unchanged. C. grow bigger.
B. slightly dissolve. D. dissolve completely.

_____ 25. Of the following, which will increase the solubility of a gas in water?
A. increasing the temperature C. increasing the volume
B. increasing the pressure D. decreasing the pressure

_____ 26. Which of the following will increase the rate at which a solid dissolve in
a liquid?
A. Lowering the temperature of the solvent.
B. Grinding the solid into smaller pieces.
C. Placing the solution in opaque pieces.
D. Supersaturating the solution.
_____ 27. A solute is
A. usually the material present in the largest amount in a solution.
B. the material that dissolves in the solvent portion of a solution.
C. only dissolved in water.
D. a homogeneous mixture of ions of molecules of two or more
substances.

_____ 28. Which of the following actions will not affect the rate at
which a solute dissolves in a solvent?
A. Heating up the solution C. vigorously stirring the solution
B. Increasing the pressure D. grinding the solid into tiny pieces
Choose the term in parentheses that makes each statement true.
29. A solid dissolves faster in a liquid if the temperature of the liquid is (increased, decreased).
30. A gas dissolves faster in a liquid if the temperature of the liquid is (increased, decreased).

31. The (larger, smaller) the surface area of a solid, the faster it will dissolve.

32. When a gas is being dissolved in a liquid, stirring (speeds up, slows down) the dissolving
process.
33. When a solid is being dissolved in a liquid, stirring (speeds up, slows down) the dissolving process.
34. A gas dissolves faster in a liquid when under (high, low) pressure.
Study your responses above. Use your responses to answer the following question.
35 - 37. How do the methods of speeding the rate of solution for dissolving a solid in a liquid compare
to the methods of speeding the rate of solution when dissolving a gas in a liquid?
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38 – 52. Complete the table below.
ELEMENT ATOMIC
ATOMIC MASS NO. OF p+ NO. OF e- NO. OF nO
SYMBOL NUMBER

Ag 108  47      

Na 23  11      

K  39 19      

Cl 35 17      

Rn  222 86       
Problem Solving: DM me your complete
solution via Facebook Messenger. [5 points
each]
1. What is the mass percent of a solution
of 7.6 grams sucrose in 83.4 grams of
water?
2. What is the percent by volume of a
solution formed by added 15 L of
acetone to 28 L of water?
3. What is the percent by volume of a
solution formed by mixing 25 mL of
isopropyl alcohol with 45 mL of water?