SECOND PERIODIC TEST IN SCIENCE 9

SY 2022-2023

Instructions: Read each question carefully and shade the correct answer on the
answer sheet provided to you. Do not write anything on this test
questionnaire.

1. Erwin Schrodinger used theoretical calculations and experimental results to devise

and solve a mathematical equation describing the behavior of the electron in a
hydrogen atom. Which atomic model he proposed?
A. Planetary Model
B. Plum Pudding Model
C. Atomic Elemental Model  
D. Quantum Mechanical Model

For Item 2, refer to Table 1 below.

Table 1. Principal Energy Levels and Sublevels of Electrons

Principal Number of Type of sublevel and number of orbitals Maximum
energy level, n Sublevels number of e-

1 1 1s (1 orbital) 2
2 2 2s (1orbital, 2p (3 orbitals) 8
3 3 3s (1 orbital), 3p (3 orbitals), 18
3d (5 orbitals)
4 4 4s (1 orbital), 4p (3 orbitals), 32
4d (5 orbitals), 4f (7 orbitals)
5 5 5s (1 orbital), 5p (3 orbitals), 5d (5 50
orbitals), 5f (7 orbitals), 5g (9 orbitals)
(Source: Alvarez, Liza et. al. Science Learners Materia 9l. Pasig city: Department of Education, 2016.)

2. What fact/s would you select from Table 2 to show the relationship between the
principal quantum number and the number of sublevels?
I. The principal quantum number is always equal to the number of sublevels
within that principal energy levels.
II. The principal quantum number is not always equal to the number of
sublevels within that principal energy levels.
III. The number of electrons is always equal to the number of sublevels within
that principal energy levels.
IV. The number of electrons is not always equal to the number of sublevels
within that principal energy levels.

A. I only
B. I and II
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III, IV

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3. Who proposed that electrons are only found in specific, discrete circular orbits
around the nucleus?
A. Albert Einstein
B. Erwin Schrodinger
C. Ernest Rutherford
D. Neils Bohr

4. Bohr’s model is to know the arrangement of electrons in atoms in terms of the

probability of finding the electron in certain locations within the atom. Which of the
following statements is NOT true of the atomic model of Bohr?
A. The energy of the electron in each orbit is not fixed.
B. An electron can absorb or emit a quantity of radiation.
C. The hydrogen is made up of a positively charged nucleus.
D. The electron revolves around the nucleus in a circular orbit.

5. The way in which electrons are distributed in the different orbitals around the
nucleus of an atom is called the electron configuration. Which among the electronic
configuration is/are correct?
I. 1s2 2s2 2p6
II. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s1
III. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p2
IV. 1s2 2s1 2p5 3s2 3p2 3d3

A. I only
B. I and II
C. I, II and III
D. I, II, III and IV

6. During a flame test, a lithium salt produces a characteristic red flame. How can
you explain the red color produced?
A. The electrons in excited lithium atoms are lost by the atoms.
B. The electrons in excited lithium atoms are gained by the atoms.
C. The electrons in excited lithium atoms return to lower energy states within
the atoms.
D. The electrons in excited lithium atoms move to higher energy states within
the atoms.

7. What can you infer as you move from left to right across the periodic table?
A. The elements become less metallic.
B. The elements become more metallic.
C. The elements have a lower atomic weight.
D. The elements have a lower atomic number

8. Which statement below would you select to show that ionic compounds tend to be
less flammable than covalent compounds?
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 I. Ionic compounds are poor conductor of heat.
II. Ionic compounds are good conductor of heat.
III. Ionic compounds do not have carbon and hydrogen atoms that react when
heated with oxygen.
IV. The number of electrons is not always equal to the number of sublevels
within that principal energy levels.

A. I only
B. III only
C. I and II
D. I, II and III

9. Metallic bond is a force that holds atoms together in a metallic substance. What
information would you use to present the basis of the metallic bond?
I. The attraction of neutral metal atoms.
II. The electrons are shared equally.
III. Oxygen has a stronger attraction for electrons than hydrogen.
IV. Hydrogen atoms have a stronger attraction from electrons than oxygen.

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. IV only

10. Valence electrons are directly involved in forming bonds to form compounds.
Which among the following shows that an atom is stable?
A. having 2 valence electrons
B. having 4 valence electrons
C. having 6 valence electrons
D. having 8 valence electrons

11. Element X belongs to Group 4. How many valence electrons does element X have?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

12. What can you infer as you move from left to right across the periodic table?
A. The elements become less metallic.
B. The elements become more metallic.
C. The elements have a lower atomic weight.
D. The elements have a lower atomic number.
13. Chemical bond is the force of holding atoms together in chemical compounds.
What holds ionic bonds together?
A. Sharing of electrons
B. The negative charges
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 C. Protons and neutrons
D. Ions with opposite charges

14. Oppositely charged particles attract each other. What kind of force is present in
ionic bond?
A. electrostatic force
B. neutral force
C. repulsive force
D. retentive force

15. From the given below, what two elements would likely form an ionic bond?
Li, Si, F, Ne
A. Li and F
B. Li and Si
C. Ne and Si
D. Si and F

16. Chemical bond is the force of holding atoms together in chemical compounds.
How is the bond in bromine (Br2) different from the bond in magnesium fluoride
(MgF2)?
A. There is no bond difference between the two.
B. The bond in Br2 is covalent while the bond in MgF2 is ionic.
C. The bond in Br2 is ionic while the bond in MgF2 is covalent.
D. The bond in Br2 is metallic while the bond in MgF2 is covalent.

For Items 17-18, refer to Table 2 below.

COMPOUND CHEMICAL ELECTRONEGATIVITY TYPES OF BOND

SYMBOL VALUE

Ammonia NH3 N=3.04, H=2.20 Polar Covalent Bond

Water H2O H=2.20, O=3.44 Polar Covalent Bond
Fluorine Gas F2 F=3.98 Non-Polar Covalent Bond
Oxygen Gas O2 O=3.44 Non-Polar Covalent Bond
Hydrogen Gas H2 H=2.20 Non-Polar Covalent Bond
Phosphine PH3 P=2.19, H=2.20 Polar Covalent Bond
Table 2. Examples and Types of Covalent Bond
Source: Alvarez, Liza et. al. Science Learners Materia 9l. Pasig city: Department of Education, 2016.

17. What fact/s would you select to show that diatomic molecules always form
nonpolar covalent bonds?
I. Diatomic molecules always form polar covalent bonds because of the equal
electronegativity values resulting to equal sharing of electrons.
II. Diatomic molecules always form nonpolar covalent bonds because of
the equal electronegativity values resulting to equal sharing of electrons.
III. Diatomic molecules always form polar covalent bonds because of

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 unequal electronegativity values resulting to unequal sharing of electrons.
IV. Diatomic molecules always form nonpolar covalent bonds because of
unequal electronegativity values resulting to unequal sharing of electrons.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I and II
D. II and III

18. Water has polar covalent bond which means that water is a polar molecule. Which
of the following best supports that water molecule is polar?
I. It is very cold.
II. The electrons are shared equally.
III. Oxygen has a stronger attraction for electrons than hydrogen.
IV. Hydrogen atoms have a stronger attraction from electrons than oxygen.

A. I only
B. II only
C. III only
D. IV only

19. Ionic bonding is formed when the difference between the electronegativity value of
metallic and non-metallic elements is greater than 1.9. Which of the following pair
of elements with given electronegativity value, cannot form an ionic bond?
A. Al (1.61) + Cl (3.16)
B. Li (0.98) + F (3.98)
C. Li (0.98) + S (2.58)
D. Mg (1.31) + O (3.44)

20. Considering the given molecular structure, what other facts can you point out in
this hydrocarbon compound?

A. It has no bonds.
B. It has two types of bonds.
C. It has three types of bonds.
D. It has four types of bonds.
21. Which of the following idea/s show that the structure of carbon atom affects the
types of bonds it forms?
A. The bonding properties of carbon are unusually strong.
B. Carbon atoms can form either ionic bonds or covalent bonds.
C. Carbon atoms can form bonds with four other atoms because of its valence
electrons.
D. All ideas mentioned above.

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22. What is the maximum number of bonds a carbon atom can form?
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

23. Which of the following compounds is/are a Carbonyl compound?

A. 1 only
B. 2 only
C. 3 only
D. 1 and 3 only

24. Which hydrocarbon compounds has a triple bond in the molecule?

A. Ethene
B. Ethyne
C. Methane
D. Octane

25. How would you prove that this given molecular hydrocarbon is an Alkyne and not
Alkanes?

A. It is an Alkyne because of the type of bonds and its viscosity.

B. It is an Alkyne because of the number of atoms and its volatility.
C. It is an Alkyne because of the structural formula and its flammability.
D. It is an Alkyne because its condensed molecular structure, the type of bonds
and number of carbon atoms it has.

26. What can you point out about the boiling point of hydrocarbon compounds when
the number of carbon atoms increases?
A. The boiling point increases.
B. The boiling point decreases.
C. The boiling point remains the same.
D. The boiling point fluctuates (increases then decreases).

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27. What information would you use to support the view about organic compounds?
A. Organic compounds are composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen.
B. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms only.
C. Organic compounds are compounds that are produced by living things.
D. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon and oxygen only.

28. In the given illustration, what could be changed to produce the molecular
structure of Methyl alcohol?

Legend:
Shape A = Rectangle
Shape B = Oval
Shape C = Heart

A. Remove Shape A only

B. Remove Shape B only
C. Remove Shape B only
D. Remove Shape A and C

29. Methane is a component of natural gas. What is the common use of methane?
A. Disinfectant
B. Fuel
C. Medicine
D. Cleaning agent

30. What fact/s can you compile on the important uses of hydrocarbon compounds?
A. Hydrocarbons are the principal constituents of petroleum and natural gas.
B. Many Hydrocarbons occur in nature in addition to making up of fossil fuels.
C. Hydrocarbons serve as fuels and lubricants as well as raw materials to
produce plastics.
D. All the above mentioned.

31. Organic compounds may contain elements like Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and
among others. Given these compositions, how would you assemble these items to
create the molecular structure of Ethyl alcohol?

A.

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 B.

C.

D.

32. Common alcohols are great for cleaning, used as antiseptic or disinfectant but
there are things also you should never do. What way/s would you design to
properly use alcohols at home.
I. Don’t use rubbing alcohol near flames.
II. Don’t mix rubbing alcohol with bleach.
III. Don’t use rubbing alcohol in unventilated area.
IV. Don’t use rubbing alcohol on certain wounds or skin conditions.

A. I only
B. II only
C. I, II, III, only
D. I, II, III, IV

33. Donna’s car stopped in the middle of the street. She found out that her car has
ran out of fuel. Which specific organic compound must she buy?
A. Gasoline
B. Kerosene
C. Water
D. Lubricating oil

34. Which of the following acts as a natural ripening agent of fruits?

A. Butane
B. Ethene
C. Propane
D. Propyne

35. Thomas told his grandson, Darwin, to never play with gasoline. Which
statement/s do you think will support the idea of not doing so?
A. Gasoline is volatile.
B. Gasoline is viscous.

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 C. Gasoline is flammable.
D. All the above

36. Jane wants to protect her bicycle’s parts from rusting fast. Which of the following
organic compound do you think Jane will use?
A. Kerosene
B. Vinegar
C. Lubricating oil
D. Isopropyl alcohol

37. Rico used specific organic compound (lubricating oil) to the ball bearings of the
wheels of his motorcycle to protect from rust. Aside from preventing from rust,
what outcome/s would you predict of the continuous usage of the said organic
compound?
I. Frictions on the ball bearings of the wheels will disappear.
II. Frictions on the ball bearings of the wheels will be minimized.
III. Frictions on the ball bearings of the wheels will be maximized.
IV. Frictions on the ball bearings of the wheels will become stable.

A. I only
B. II only
C. Both I and III only
D. None of the above

38. Vera wants to change her nail polish because it does not complement with her new
dress. Based on what you know, how would you prove that a nail polish can be
removed?
A. Use acetone
B. Use acetic acid
C. Use formaldehyde
D. Use lubricating oil
39. How many particles are equal to 1 mole of any kind of substance?
A. 6.02 x 1010 particles
B. 6.02 x 1023 particles
C. 6.05 x 1022 particles
D. 6.05 x 1023 particles

40. Which of the choices is known as “the number of particles in one mole of a
substance”?
A. Lewis number
B. Boyle’s number
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 C. Dalton’s number
D. Avogadro’s number

For Items 41-42, refer to sample data computation below.

How many molecules are there in 4.0 moles of CO 2 considering 1 mole is equal to 6.02
x 1023 particles?

41. How many mongo seeds are equal to 3.50 moles of mongo seeds?
A. 2.00 x 1023 mongo seeds
B. 2.00 x 1024 mongo seeds
C. 2.11 x 1023 mongo seeds
D. 2.11 x 1024 mongo seeds

42. How many moles of rice grains are equal to 1.807 x 1024 grains of rice?
A. 3.002 moles of rice grains
B. 3.022 moles of rice grains
C. 4.022 moles of rice grains
D. 4.023 moles of rice grains

43. People usually use hydrogen peroxide (H 2O2 Molar Mass = 34.02 g/mole) to clean
their wounds. If Jason used 1.0 g of H 2O2 to clean his wound, how many moles of
H2O2 did he use?
A. 0.029 mole
B. 0.025 mole
C. 0.030 mole
D. 0.035 mole
44. Calcium carbonate (CaCO3 Molar Mass = 100.09 g/mole) is an antacid used to
neutralize extra acid in the stomach. If Luna is prescribed by the doctor to take
250mg-tablet of CaCO3 three times a day. How many moles of CaCO 3 will Luna
consume for 3 days?
A. 0.0225 mole
B. 0.0235 mole
C. 0.0242 mole
D. 0.0252 mole

45. Which of the following tells the percentage of the mass made up by each element
in a compound?

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 A. Molar mass of a compound
B. Mole composition of a compound
C. Percentage composition of a compound
D. All the above.

46. The label of the dark chocolate indicates that its mass is 150g and it is 70% cacao.
If Kyle have consumed the whole chocolate bar, how much cacao did he eat?
A. 45g cacao
B. 50g cacao
C. 100g cacao
D. 105g cacao

47. What percent of hydrogen (H) is present in water (H2O)?

A. 10.05%
B. 11.11%
C. 12.02%
D. 13.10%

48. Soil that is already depleted of its nutrients needs fertilizer. One of the nutrients
needed to replenish the soil is nitrogen. As an agricultural technician, you have
known these three common fertilizers: (Ammonia – NH 3 Molar mass=17.04g/mol,
Ammonium sulfate – (NH4)2SO4 Molar mass=112.17g/mol, Ammonium nitrate –
NH4NO3 Molar mass=80.06g/mol). What would you recommend helping the farmer
with this kind of problem?
A. Ammonia – NH3
B. Ammonium sulfate – (NH4)2SO4
C. Ammonium nitrate – NH4NO3
D. None of the above

For Items 49-50, refer to Table 3 below.

Table 3. Atomic Mass of an Elements

ELEMENTS ATOMIC MASS
Potassium (K) 39.09
Oxygen (O) 15.99
Chlorine (Cl) 35.45
Sulfur (S) 32.06
Carbon (C) 12.01
Nitrogen (N) 14.01
Phosphorus (P) 30.97

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49. The roots of the plants absorb the nutrients from the soil. For the farmers, it is
important to strengthen the root system of their plants to ensure its growth.
Potassium is the mineral responsible for a healthy root system. If you were a
farmer, what fertilizer would you select?
A. Potassium oxide (K2O)
B. Potassium chloride (KCl)
C. Potassium sulfate (K2SO4)
D. Potassium carbonate (K2CO3)

50. A bag of NPK fertilizer marked 16-4-8 contains 16% nitrogen, 4% phosphorous
and 8% potassium, the other 72% is usually inert filler material, such as clay
pellets or granular limestone. What is the mass of nitrogen present in the 500g
pack of NPK fertilizer?
A. 10g
B. 20g
C. 40g
D. 80g

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