SALAK TUTORIAL SERVICES
33 Magsaysay Avenue, Naga City PRACTICE TEST
Prepared by Tr. Reynalyn
Name: __________________________________ Date: ___________________ Score:
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SCIENCE 7
I. MULTIPLE CHOICE
Directions. Read the following questions carefully and circle the letter that best describes the
answer.
1. Which process skill involves using your senses to gather information?
a. Measuring b. Observing c. Inferring d. Classifying
2. What is the first step of the scientific method?
a. Formulate a hypothesis b. Conduct an experiment
c. Identify the problem d. Draw a conclusion
3. Which tool is best used to measure the mass of an object?
a. Thermometer b. Ruler c. Triple beam balance d. Graduated cylinder
4. A scientific model is used to:
a. Conduct experiments b. Make predictions
c. Measure quantities d. Classify data
5. Which of the following is a dependent variable in an experiment?
a. The condition that is changed b. The condition that is measured
c. The controlled variables d. The hypothesis being tested
6. In a solution of saltwater, which component is the solvent?
a. Salt b. Water c. Both salt and water d. Neither salt nor water
7. Which of the following is a supersaturated solution?
a. A solution that contains dissolved solute less than its solubility
b. A solution that holds more solute than it normally can at a given temperature
c. A solution where no solute is visible
d. A solution that dissolves in a solvent easily
8. The qualitative term for a solution with a low concentration of solute is:
a. Dilute b. Concentrated c. Saturated d. Unsaturated
9. Which of these factors increases the solubility of a gas in a liquid?
a. Increasing temperature b. Decreasing temperature
c. Increasing pressure d. Both b and c
[Link] generally have a pH range of:
a. 0-7 b. 7-14 c. Exactly 7 d. None of the above
[Link] solubility of most solids in water increases as temperature:
a. Decreases b. Remains constant c. Increases d. Fluctuates
12.A solution is considered saturated when:
a. It contains more solute than solvent
b. No more solute can be dissolved at a given temperature
c. The solution can still dissolve more solute
d. None of the above
[Link] are characterized by a:
a. Sour taste and red litmus turning blue b. Bitter taste and blue litmus turning
red
c. Bitter taste and blue litmus turning red d. Bitter taste and blue litmus turning
blue
[Link] state of matter has particles that are closely packed in a fixed position?
a. Solid b. Liquid c. Gas d. Plasma
[Link] happens to the motion of particles when a substance is heated?
a. The motion of particles decreases b. The motion of particles increases
c. The motion of particles stays the same d. The particles stop moving
[Link] happens during condensation?
a. Gas turns into a liquid b. Liquid turns into a gas
c. Solid turns into a gas d. Solid turns into a liquid
[Link] factor directly affects the boiling point of a liquid?
a. Pressure b. Volume c. Color d. Shape
[Link] a solution of 5% by mass of salt, what does the 5% refer to?
a. The mass of salt compared to the mass of the solution
b. The mass of salt compared to the mass of the solvent
c. The mass of the solvent compared to the solution
d. None of the above
[Link] factor does not affect the solubility of a solid solute?
a. Temperature b. Pressure
c. The nature of the solute d. The nature of the solvent
[Link] have which characteristic?
a. Bitter taste b. Sour taste
c. Turns red litmus paper blue d. Both a and c
III. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE
Directions. Read the statements carefully then write TRUE if the statement is correct and
write FALSE if it is wrong.
______________21. The hypothesis is the final step of the scientific method.
______________22. An inference is a direct observation of an event.
______________23. A barometer measures air pressure.
______________24. The independent variable is what you measure in an experiment.
______________25. A concentrated solution contains more solvent than solute.
______________26. The solubility of most solids decreases as temperature increases.
______________27. Acids turn red litmus paper blue.
______________28. Acids have a bitter taste and slippery feel.
III. TABLE COMPLETION
29-33. Complete the table by describing the arrangement, motion, and energy of particles in the
three states of matter:
State of Matter Particle Particle Motion Energy of Particles
Arrangement
Solid
Liquid
Gas
34-38. Complete the table by filling in the missing information about different types of solutions:
Solution Type Example Solvent Solute
Unsaturated Solution water Salt
Saturated Solution Sugar
Supersaturated Soda water Carbon dioxide
IV. SOLVING WORD PROBLEMS
Directions. Solve the following problem. Show your solutions.
39-43. A solution is prepared by dissolving 30 g of sugar in 150 g of water. Calculate the percent
by mass of the solution.
V. VENN DIAGRAM
Directions. Use the Venn diagram to compare and contrast the given concepts. Write the
similarities in the overlapping section and the differences in the outer sections. Ensure that your
answers are concise and relevant to the topics being compared.
44-46. Compare and contrast solids, liquids, and gases using a Venn diagram. Identify at least
two similarities and two differences between each state.
SOLI
D
ACIDS BASES
GAS
LIQUID
47-48. Compare and contrast acids and bases. Identify at least two similarities and two
differences.
VI. CONSTRUCTED RESPONSE
Directions. Read each question carefully. Answer in complete sentences. Be sure to explain
your reasoning clearly and provide specific examples or details to support your answer where
necessary.
49. Explain what happens to the arrangement and energy of particles during the process of
melting.
50. Describe how increasing temperature affects the motion of particles in a gas.
