Department of Education SET A

Region VI – Western Visayas

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
FIRST SEMESTER
MIDTERM EXAMINATION

I. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the letter of the best answer in each item and write it on
_____1. Which of the following is the most accepted theory about the formation of the universe that
explains why it continues to expand?
a. big bang theory b. divine creation theory c. steady state theory d. oscillating theory
_____2. Which of the following is TRUE about nucleosynthesis?
a. It is the division of atomic particle
b. The combination of elements to form compound
c. It is the creation of everything including all matter in universe
d. It is the process of creating new atomic nuclei from pre-existing nuclei
_____3. How do heavier elements formed?
a. Though combustion c. Through nuclear fusion
b. Through nuclear fission d. Through nuclear synthesis
_____4. Which of the following elements DOES NOT belong to the group?
a. beryllium b. silicon c. iron d. oxygen
_____5. Which process is responsible for the formation of elements at the center of star?
a. big bang nucleosynthesis c. stellar nucleosynthesis
b. nuclear fusion d. supernova nucleosynthesis
_____6. It is a device that is used to speed up the protons to overcome the repulsion between the
protons and the target atomic nuclei by using magnetic and electrical fields.
a. Spectroscopy c. Particle Accelerator
b. Particle Decelerator d. Microscope
_____7. This is known as the origin and production of heavy elements.
a. Stellar Nucleosynthesis b. Primordial Nucleosynthesis c. R-Process d. Supernova Nucleosynthesis
_____8. This is also known as Nucleosynthesis.
a. S Process b. R-Process c. Nuclear Fission d. Proton-Proton Reaction

_____9. He successfully carried out a nuclear transmutation reaction, a process of transforming one
element or isotope into another element.
a. Chadwick b. Moseley c. Mendeleev d. Rutherford
_____10. It is the lightest element whose isotopes are all radioactive. Also, the first manmade
element.
a. tellurium b. technetium c. titanium d. magnesium
_____11. It is the basis of elements identity.
a. atomic mass b. atomic bomb c. atomic number d. element number
_____12. Which of the following intermolecular forces of attraction (IMFA) is arranged from strongest
to weakest?
a. H- bonding – dipole-dipole – London forces c. Dipole-dipole – London forces – H- bonding
b. London-forces – dipole-dipole – H-bonding d. H-bonding – London forces – dipole-dipole
_____13. Which of the following IMFAs is considered as the weakest?
a. H-bonding b. Ion-dipole c. Dipole-dipole d. London forces
_____14. The following are intermolecular forces of attraction EXCEPT:
a. H-bond b. Dipole-dipole c. Covalent bond d. London forces
_____15. Which of the following substances will dissolve most likely in water?
a. Oil b. Carbon tetrachloride (CCl4) c. Vinegar (CH3COOH d. Hexane (C6H14)
II. Modified TRUE or FALSE. On the space before each number, write TRUE if the statement is
correct; if the statement is FALSE, change the italicized word to make it true.
_________________1. Carbohydrates contain carbon.
_________________2. Meat is an example of protein.
_________________3. Lipids are soluble in water.
_________________4. Proteins are made up of nucleotides.
_________________5. DNA is a nucleic acid.
_________________6. Sucrose is a disaccharide.
_________________7. Starch is composed of many glucose units.
_________________8. Polysaccharides are made up of two saccharides.
_________________9. Keratin is easily dissolved in water.
_________________10. Proteins are made up of nucleotides.
_________________12. A nucleotide has three parts: nitrogenous base, sugar, and phosphate group.
_________________13. RNA is a blueprint of life.
_________________14. Triglyceride is a protein.
_________________15. Generally, unsaturated fatty acids remain solid at room temperature.
III.MATCHING TYPE. Match the terms in column A with its description in Column B.
COLUMN A COLUMN B

____1. Alpha ladder process a. There is faster rate of capturing neutron before it undergoes radioactive
decay
____2. Big bang nucleosynthesis
b. Nuclear fusion that happens in red super giant star and creates more
____3. CNO cycle
heavy elements until Iron.
____4. Neutron capture c. Happens when there is a slow rate of capturing neutron while there is a
____5. Proton- proton chain faster rate of radioactive decay
____6. R- process d. Process wherein light elements such as Helium and Hydrogen form.
____7. S- process e. This is how three Helium-4 is converted into Carbon in red giant star
____8. Stellar Nucleosynthesis f. A process where elements heavier than Iron are formed.
____9. Supernova Nucleosynthesis g. Nuclear fusion reaction where Hydrogen is converted to Helium
____10. Tri alpha process h. Addition of neutron to form heavier nuclei
i. Process by which elements are created within the star
j. This happens in massive star which convert Hydrogen into Helium.
IV. ENUMERATION.
The 3 reactions involve in the synthesis in the transuranium elements.
1. ________________________ 2. _________________________ 3.
________________________
Give at least 3 stages of the star
4. ________________________ 5. ________________________ 6.
________________________
Give at least 4 elements in the periodic table with their atomic number and element
symbol.
Example: Hydrogen – H - 1
7. _________________________________ 9.
______________________________________
8. __________________________________ 10.
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Department of Education
Region VI – Western Visayas
Division of Capiz
JAGNAYA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Jagnaya, Jamindan, Capiz

FIRST SEMESTER
MIDTERM EXAMINATION
PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Grade 12
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

Number Placemen
Learning Competencies Percentage
of Items t
Give evidence for and describe the formation of heavier 1-5, 8,
elements during star formation and evolution S11/12PS- 19 31-40, 38%
IIIa-2 44-46
Explain how the concept of atomic number led to the
synthesis of new elements in the laboratory 5 6-7, 9-11 10%
S11/12PS-IIIb-11
Relate the polarity of a molecule to its properties 15, 47-50,
8 16%
S11/12PS-IIIc-16 41-43
Describe the general types of intermolecular forces
3 12-14 6%
S11/12PS-IIIc-d17
Explain how the structures of biological macromolecules
such as carbohydrates, lipids, nucleic acid, and proteins
15 16-30 30%
determine their properties and functions.
S11/12PS-IIIe-22

TOTAL 50 50 100%

Prepared by: Checked by: Approved:

RONIELYN U. VILLEZA CHERRY C. BARRIENTOS SANDRALYN B.