SCIENCE GRADE 7

FIRST UNIFIED QUARTER EXAMINATION

NAME:_________________________________ GRADE /SECTION:___________________

SCHOOL:__________________________________SCORE:___________________________

Multiple Choice: Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. How is a hypothesis tested?

a. by inference b. by observation c. by a conclusion d. by experimentation

2. A person guesses that a chemical can cause bleaching. Under what process does it
fall?
a. experimentation b. observation c. drawing a conclusion d. formulation of a hypothesis

3. Which of the statement is true?

a. Theories are permanent b. Science is older than technology c. A law summarizes

a pattern in nature d. Science ang technology have the same meaning

A doctor performed several medical tests on a patient, like X-ray, blood, urine
and stool test.
4. Which steps of the scientific method did the doctor do?
a. Identified the problem b. variable c. Tested the hypothesis d. Generalization

Romeo planted mongo seeds separately in cans using the same kind of fertilizer. After a
few days, the seeds germinated and grew healthy but after three weeks only one plant
remained healthy.
5. What conclusion can Romeo draw from this?

a. the seeds should not be planted in cans

b. the soil in all cans must be changed
c. plants should be watered twice daily
d. some plants grow healthy while others die because of certain variables

For question 6-7: A group of students was asked to investigate how well powdered juice
dissolves in cold and in hot water?

I. The temperature
II. The amount of powdered juice that completely dissolves in cold water.
III. The amount of powdered juice that completely dissolves in hot water.
IV. How long it takes for the powdered juice to completely dissolve.

6. What is the dependent variable in the investigation?

a. I only b. II and III c .I,II and III d. II, III and IV

7. What is the independent variable?

a. I only b. II and III c .I,II and III d. II, III and IV

For question number 8 refer to the paragraph below.

A student investigates the nature of an unknown substance. He decided to heat up

a sample of a blue-green powder and eventually it turned into colorless gas and a
black solid. All these materials are substances.
8. Based from the paragraph given. What was the nature of the original substance?

a. Mixture, because it is homogeneous

b.Mixture, because the material contains two or more substance
c. Compound, because heating the sample produced two different substances
d. Element, because the original sample can be further divided into simpler substance.

9. Sugar is heated in a test tube until it is completely changed into a black mass and
droplets of water. This experiment indicates that sugar is_____________________.

a. an element b. a heterogeneous mixture c. a compound d. a solution

Read and answer number 10 question.

ͦ . It dissolves in alcohol and burns
A clear, colorless liquid boils sharply at 90.5 C
when ignited. Analysis reveals that it has a definite composition: 92 % carbon
and 8.00% hydrogen by mass.

10. Which property of liquid establishes it as a pure substance and not a mixture?

a. clear and odorless c. dissolves alcohol and burns

b. liquid and burns d. Boils constantly and has a definite composition

11. Seawater is a mixture made up of salts and water. Which of the statements BEST
describes seawater? Seawater_____________

a. has components that are chemically combined

b. has components that are strongly bonded to one another.
c. cannot be filtered and it shows a single physical appearance.
d. shows the different physical characteristics of the components

12. Mixtures can be separated by physical methods while pure substances cannot be
separated. Which among the group contains only pure substances?

a. air, methane, sodium chloride c. ammonia, vinegar and silicon

b. iron, ethanol, calcium fluoride d. carbon dioxide, air, water

Read and analyze then answer number 13.

Iron is a solid, hard metallic element that is used as a construction material for
building houses. It boils at 2862 ͦ C. Oxygen is a gaseous, non-metallic element
that we use for breathing. Its boiling temperature is at – 183 ͦ C. When iron is
exposed in the air. It reacts with oxygen. This process produces rust, which
has a chemical name ferric oxide and boils at 1987 ͦ C.
13. Which among the statements is TRUE about the materials mentioned above?

a. Rust or ferric oxide is a solution

b. Rust or ferric oxide is a substance
c. The materials do not boil at a particular temperature
d. The resulting product of the reaction between iron and oxygen is a mixture

14. Sodium chloride dissolves in water very well. Which is NOT TRUE in the following
statements?

a. Water is a pure substance

b. Sodium chloride is a pure substance.
c. Dissolving medium chloride with water produces a mixture
d .Dissolving sodium chloride with water produces a new substance
15. Distillation is a process by which water purifying stations use to make pure and
drinkable water. This process use heat to evaporate only the liquid water and leaves
some heavy substances or other impurities. What idea can be drawn from this
information?

a. Distilllation is not the only way to purify water

b. The water from water station is 100% pure
c. Water is drinkable because it contains minerals
d. Distillation is a process that can be used to separate impurities in water

16 .Elements play an important role in the human body. Which element and its function is
CORRRECTLY paired?

a. sodium: important in nerve conduction and fluid balance

b. phosphorus: found inside the cell essential in the conduction of nerve impulses
c. chlorine: found outside the cells which serves as a major electrolyte
d. oxygen: important in bones and teeth and some amino acids

17. A black, crystalline solid forms a purple vapor when it is heated. What is the nature of
the solid?

a. copper sulphate b. iodine c. phosphorus d. sulfur

18. Which statement is true about elements and compounds? They are__________

a. homogeneous in nature c. commonly naturally occurring materials

b. simplest form of matter d. broken down into simpler substances

19. Non-metals are brittle and are normally used as insulators while metals are hard
dense solid materials. Which among the pairs of elements are metals and non-metals?

a. K and Na b. Ca and I c. Sn and Pb d. Ca and Fe

20. Which among substances is an element?

a. air b. iron c. salt d. sugar.

Water-based paint can be cleaned up by water and soap. While oil-based paint may
require paint thinners.

21. Based from the above description, which bestly describes the factors that affect
solubility?
a. Nature of the solute and solvent b. Particle size c. Pressure d. Temperature

Tin is used to sealed covers for tomato based sardines.

22. What is the property of tin?

a. conductivity b. ductility c. malleability d. viscosity

23. It is a source of fuel in the form of charcoal and gasoline this is called________.
a. P b. N c. C d. F

24. Copper, aluminum and gold are metals. Which incorrectly describes a metal?
Metals are____________.

a. ductile b. malleable c. good insulators d. good conductors of heat

25. The main component of sand is:___________

a. aluminum b. calcium oxide c. hydrochloric acid d. silica
26. Which material contains acidic mixtures?
a. Fruit drinks b. Detergent powder c. Chlorinated water d. lye

27. What is the maximum amount of solute that can be dissolved in fixed amount of
solvent at a given temperature?

a. dissolution b. dilution c. proof d. solubility

28. Noel is using a blue litmus paper to identify acidic and basic mixtures. Which
possible mixtures could turn his litmus paper to red?

I. mango juice II. saliva III. 100% water IV. liquid sosa
a. I only b. I and II c. II and III d. III and IV

29. Which among mixtures WILL NOT change the color of the red litmus paper?

a. bleach b. detergent c. vinegar d. drain cleaner

30. Property of a metal that ease the speed of a combine element that reacts with other
elements and compounds.
a. Spontaneity b. Viscosity c. Reactivity d. conductivity

31. Which among sets of pH values is acidic?

a. 1,7,8,5 b 4,5,3,1 c. 7,5,8,9 d.1,8, 11,12

32. Which among the materials given is the best source of an acid- base indicator?
a. makahiya plant b. red cabbage c. banana leaves d. calamansi juice

33. Solutions which is commonly used for cooking, drinking, washing, bathing and
cleaning is_________.
a. water b. solvents c. clay d. fluids

34. Which among pH values describes the description given?

A household material with a strong base contains a large amount of sodium

hydroxide used to drained clogged pipes and basins.

a. 1 b. 8 c. 9 d. 13

35. An example of a strong acid is:________________

a. laundry detergent b. lemon juice c. muriatic acid d. vinegar

36. The table shows the result of observations on an extract from a plant. What is the
nature of the extract?

Reactions to Reaction to red

Phase Color Taste Feel Blue Litmus litmus paper
Paper
Liquid Clear bitter slippery none Turns blue
green

a. acid b. base c. salt d. neutral

37. Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning acids and bases? Acids and
bases_______________.

a. do not react with each other c. when mixed neutralize each other
b. when mixed make stronger bases d. when mixed make stronger acids
38. Which is the correct set of properties of an acid?

a. sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from red to blue

b.sour taste, corrosive, change litmus from blue to red
c. sweet taste, slippery, change litmus from red to blue
d. sour taste, slippery, change litmus from blue to red

39. Normally, rainwater is slightly acidic. What is the corresponding pH value?

a. between 7 and 9 b. between 5 and 7 c. less than 2 d. cannot be measured

40. Which among materials is most likely a basic substance?

a. tomato b. calamansi extract c. detergent d. vinegar

41. A solution is prepared by mixing 20 g of sodium chloride in 80 g of water. What are

the concentrations of the solute and solvent in % by mass?

a. Solute: 10%, Solvent: 90% c. Solute 30%, Solvent 70%

b. Solute 20%, Solvent 80% d. Solute 40%, Solvent: 60%

42. Why it is easier for plants to take water from the soil in a form of solution?
a. It cannot be broken down further and undergoes weathering
b. Greater assimilation of nutrients from the roots to the stem
c. Viscosity of the nutrients will replenish then goes back to the cycle
d. Tiny and discrete particles are unchanged due to chemical reaction

Roof houses in communities near industrial areas corrode easily.

43. What could be reason for this?

a. The temperature of ions in the air is higher

b. There is more oxygen in an industrial area
c. Gases from industries act as a catalyst for corrosion
d. Surrounding air in the industrial area is salty and dusty

44. Which particular substances make-up the natural acid-base indicator?

a. chlorophyll b. bleach c. vinegar d. anthocyanin

45. Which of the elements is most likely ductile at room temperature?

a. Aluminum b. Mercury c. Nitrogen d. Sulfur

46. Some metals like silver and gold are used in making jewelry .What property of these
metals are considered for this purpose? It is___________.
a. expensive b. corrosive c. conductors d. shiny

47. Why are copper and aluminum used for carrying electrical currents and as utensils
for cooking?
a. brittle as solids b. drawn into wires c. easily cut to pieces d. good conductors

48. The following describes a solution EXCEPT________.

a. clear c. cannot pass through filter paper

b. homogenous d. can be filter

49. Which is a homogenous mixture?

a. fruit salad b. salt solution c. chicken curry d. cooking oil in water

These substances have the appearance and some properties of metal but behave
chemically like non-metal in certain instances.

50. Which among choices suited to the statement mentioned above?

a. metalloids b. non-metal c. metal d. elements