FIRST PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 7
Table of Specifications
Competencies Number K&U A&C S&E
of
Items (60%) (30%) (10%)
I. Solutions 9 1,4,7,11,12,13 2,8 47
Investigates the different
types of solution
- unsaturated
- saturated
- supersaturated
Explains the difference 2 9,10
between Percentage by
weight and by volume solutions
Identifies the factors affecting 3 3,5,6
Solubility
II. Substances and Mixtures 5 16,20 14,17 49
Recognizes that a substance has a
unique set of properties
Investigates properties of mixtures of 3 19,15 18
varying concentrations
III. Elements and Compounds 3 25,23 48
Recognizes that substances are
classified into
Elements and compounds
Recognizes that compounds consists 4 22,27,28 26
of different elements
Gathers information about common 2 21,24
elements: names, symbols and
whether they are metals or non metals
IV. Acids and Bases 2 35 31
Recognizes common acids and bases
Recognizes the concept of pH 2 34 33
Investigates properties of acids and 2 37 30
bases through indicators
Investigates action of bases on metals 2 32 50
and building materials
Investigates action of bases on 2 29 38
humans, fruits, soil and other materials
Practice safe handling of acids and 1 40
bases
Investigates neutralization of acids and 2 36 39
base
V. Metals and non-metals 3 42,43,44
Demonstrates the different properties of
metals and nonmetals such as luster,
conductivity, malleability and ductility
Recognize elements which are 3 41 46 45
considered metals and those which are
nonmetals
50 30 15 5
FIRST PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 7
Key to Correction
1 C 26 B
2 B 27 A
3 A 28 C
4 D 29 B
5 A 30 A
6 B 31 D
7 A 32 C
8 C 33 A
9 B 34 C
10 A 35 C
11 C 36 B
12 C 37 A
13 B 38 B
14 D 39 B
15 B 40 B
16 B 41 B
17 A 42 D
18 A 43 B
19 D 44 A
20 B 45 B
21 C 46 A
22 D 47 C
23 B 48 C
24 C 49 D
25 B 50 D
FIRST PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 7
Directions: Read the following questions carefully. Shade the circle that corresponds to the
correct answer.
1. Which of the following best describes the solute?
A. the solid formed in the solution C. component in small amounts
B. the liquid part of the solution D. component in big amounts
2. Sheryl, after trying to dissolve certain amount of salt in water, concluded that the solution is
already a supersaturated solution. What did she observe that could probably support her
conclusion?
A. after stirring, all of the salts completely dissolved
B. after stirring, some salts settled at the bottom
C. after stirring, the color of the solution changed
D. after stirring, two layers of solution were formed
3. The manipulated variable which brings about a change is called independent variable. In
Mike's experiment to find out how much salt dissolves in 100 mL water, which is the
independent variable?
A. amount of salt C. volume of water
B. materials used D. way of stirring
4. The following are solutions except,
A. seawater C. coin
B. vinegar D. gold
5. There are two cups of water, same level and temperature. One is being added with 1
teaspoon of sugar and the other one is added with one teaspoon of rock salt. It was stirred
at the same time. Sugar dissolved faster than salt, why?
A. because sugar has small particles than salt
B. because of it has the same amount of water
C. because of it has the same temperature
D. because of the way of stirring
6. Carlos wants to know which sugar dissolves faster in a different temperatures of water. He
put each cup with one teaspoon of sugar and stirs it at the same time. He found out that
the sugar in hot water dissolves faster than cold water. What can be
concluded/summarized in his findings?
A. the way of stirring affects the temperature
B. solutes dissolve faster in hot temperature
C. solutes do not dissolve in cold water
D. amounts of solute affect temperature
7. Liquid X has the following properties: one-phase, colorless, boiling point ranges from 95-
970C.Which of the following BEST describes liquid X?
A. Solution C. Substance
B. Mixture D. Suspension
8. In his experiment, Sean needs to prepare a concentrated solution of sugar and water.
How is he going to prepare such type of solution?
A. by keeping the same amount of sugar and water
B. by keeping the same amount of sugar and adding more water
C. by adding more sugar and keeping the same amount of water
D. by reducing the amount of sugar and keeping the same amount of water
9. In preparing for a 100 ml solution of water and alcohol, how much alcohol do we need?
A. 500mL B. 50mL C. 150mL D. 25mL
10. What is the percentage by mass of a solution that contains 2 grams of NaCl or salt in 100
grams of salt solution?
A. 2% B. 1% C. 3% D. 4%
11. Ashley was asked to name a solution of salt and water which contains less solute than the
maximum amount it can dissolve at a given temperature. What will she call it?
A. dissolved B. saturated C. unsaturated D. supersaturated
12. In an experiment to determine whether a material will dissolve in water or not, what
happens to mongo seeds after mixing with water?
A. they dissolved in the water C. settles at the bottom
B. few partially dissolved D. divides into pieces
13. Hero observed that he can no longer dissolve the salts in the container with water. He said
it already contains the maximum amount it can dissolve at a given temperature. Which term
will best describe the solution that he is observing?
A. Dissolved C. Unsaturated
B. Saturated solution D. Supersaturated solution
14. You were asked to check if the liquid sample is a substance or a mixture. Which of the
following test/s is/are the best way/s to do so?
I. Color comparison III. Boiling point comparison
II. Taste comparison IV. Melting point comparison
A. I, II, III and IV C. I, II and IV only
B. I, II and III only D. III and IV only
15.How are you going to separate a needle in a box of sand, marble, needle and small
rocks?
A. use a spoon C. use magnet
B. use a filter D. use a net
16. What do you call a liquid portion collected from distillation process?
A. Filtrate B. Distillate C. Residue D. Reactants
17. How can you distinguish the two liquid with same appearance, if it is a mixture or substance
without smelling or tasting it?
A. By getting the boiling points C. By adding some water on them
B. By shaking their containers D. By stirring the two liquids
Dan was given three unknown liquid samples. His observations are written in the table below:
Sample Appearance Volume (mL) Boiling point (ᵒC)
Liquid A Clear, transparent 5.0 85
Liquid B Clear, transparent 2.8 85
Liquid C Clear, transparent 2.8 100
18. Which of the following samples are probably the SAME?
A. Liquids A and B C. Liquids A and C
B. Liquids B and C D. Liquids A, B and C
19. Which statements describe a mixture?
I. During boiling, the temperature changes at first then it becomes the same.
II. During boiling, the temperature is different at different times
III. During melting, it melts completely within a short time
IV. During melting, it has portions that seem to be not melting
A. I and III C. II and III
B. I and IV D. II and IV
20. Water has distinct properties like color and boiling point. Therefore, which of the following is
the category of water?
A. Element B. Substance C. Solution D. . Mixture
21. Which of the following is the symbol for Aluminum?
A. A B. AL C. Al D. Am
22. Compounds are composed of two or more elements. Which of the following is an example
of compound?
A. Tin can B. Sulfur powder C. Halo-halo D. Distilled water
23. Which of the following is true of the activity on food labels?
A. All ingredients indicated on the food labels were elements.
B. Majority or most of the food labels contain compounds
C. Symbols of elements were always given on the food labels
D. Sodium is always present in highest amounts
24. Which of the following materials can help you find information on elements?
A. Color wheel B. pH scale C. Periodic table D. Scientific calculator
25. Oxygen cannot be further subdivided into simpler substances by any physical or chemical
means. Therefore, what is oxygen?
A. compound B. element C. mixture D. substance
26.Calcium chloride is a compound of the two elements calcium and chlorine. Which of the
following statements is TRUE?
A. Calcium chloride can be found in the periodic table.
B. The symbol calcium chloride includes Ca and Cl.
C. Chlorine can be broken down into simpler form.
D. Calcium and chlorine are in the same group in the periodic table.
27.Why is carbon dioxide classified as compound?
A. its elements are chemically combined
B. it has no definite proportion
C. it can be separated by physical means
D. it is a simple substance
28. Your classmate wants to separate the elements in water. What methods of separating
mixtures are you going to suggest to your classmate?
A. Decantation B. Distillation C. Electrolysis D. Filtration
29. What happens to metals when exposed to acids?
A. It will give color C. It will fade
B. It will have rust D. It will dry
30. Which of the following concepts about acid is true?
A. Acids turn the color of blue litmus paper to red
B. Most acids have bitter taste and are slippery
C. Acids have pH of greater or higher than 7
D. Turns blue when mixed with indicators
31. Arrange the following household items: toothpaste, bath soap, tap water, milk, vinegar from
most acidic to most basic.
A. tapwater, milk, toothpaste, vinegar C. toothpaste, milk, tapwater, vinegar
B. milk, tapwater, vinegar, toohpaste D. vinegar, tap water, milk, toothpaste
32. From where will a metal, like nail, accumulate the most amount of rust after the rain?
A. In a rice field or rural areas C. Near a factory or industrialized place
B. Within the forest or mountains D. Kilometers from the seashore
33. Refer to the table to the right: Which of the following
Sample pH
can be inferred from the data?
A. Basic compounds have higher pH levels Calamansi 2
B. Sea water is a neutral mixture Vinegar 2 to 3
C. Calamansi is the most basic among them Distilled 7
D. Acidic compounds have pH of 7 above water
Sea water 8
34. A dye from plants which is used to distinguish acids Detergent 11
from bases is…
A. pH B. Litmus C. indicator D. lichens
35. Which of these is an example of neutral substance?
A. Saliva B. Shampoo C. Pure water D. Sea water
36. What is the process when an acid mixes with bases?
A. Filtration B. Neutralization C. Evaporation D. Distillation
37.When a compound taste sour and changes indicator to red, it is…
A. Acid B. Base C. Neutral D. Element
38. What happens to hair if shampoos reached the basicity of 13 pH?
A. The hair becomes smooth C. The hair already dissolves
B. The hair becomes slippery D. The hair becomes dull
39. Which of the following situations best show how neutralization is done?
A. Drinking of pineapple juice during indigestion
B. Application of quicklime to acidic soil
C. Using calamansi for tooth decay
D. Using detergent as shampoo
40. The following are safe ways of handling acids except?
A. Wear goggles during experiments with acids
B. Throw used acids directly to metallic sinks
C. Use wooden spoons or sticks in stirring acids
D. Use gloves when holding acidic mixtures
41.Which of the following is the most important metallic element in industry?
A. Carbon B. Iron C. Hydrogen D. Oxygen
For questions number 42-44 choose an appropriate characteristic of metal below.
A. Luster C. Magnetic
B. Malleability D. Electrical conductivity
42. A boy experienced an electric shock when he accidentally touches an open wire while
cleaning the interior parts of the television.
43. Mrs. Cruzat used aluminum foil to cover her recipe. Before aluminum become foil, it is
mined first deep from the ground in the form of blocks. Then, it was in the factory and rolled
into thin sheets.
44. When Carla walked on her way home, she noticed something sparkling on the road. As she
comes closer to that thing, she saw one peso coin.
45. What property of metals explains why heat can transfer from one end to the other end of a
metallic objects?
A. They are brittle C. They are malleable
B. They are conductors D. They are ductile
46. A material that has properties of both metals and nonmetals are…
A. Metalloids C. Nonmetals
B. Metals D. Acid
47. Teacher Kathleen is planning to perform activities on the factors affecting the solubility. She
asked her students to bring materials on ‘Size Matters’. The following questions and
reactions are expected to her students, EXCEPT:
A. “Ma’am, how much rock and fine salts are we going to bring?”
B. “Tomorrow, I will pound half of the rock salt that I will be bringing!”
C. “Do we need to bring hot and cold water ma’am?”
D. “I’m sure that fine salt will be dissolved faster than the rock salt…”
48. After the activities on elements and compounds, Mark’s generalization on the topic will be:
A. Elements are made up of compounds
B. Compounds are simplest form of matter
C. Both elements and compounds are substances
D. An elements can be further broken down into simpler substance
49. Teacher Korina prepared a distillation set-up to distinguish substances and mixtures. The
following differentiate the two except for one:
A. A substance has constant boiling point
B. A substance has a high melting point
C. A mixture has wide range of boiling point
D. A mixture has narrow range of melting point
50. A metal like iron forms rust when exposed for a long time to oxygen. The following are other
reasons in the formation of rust in metals, except:
A. Presence of acid C. Pouring rain
B. Exposure to moist air D. Soaking it in oil
