Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION XII - SOCCSKSARGEN
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF THE CITY OF KORONADAL
KORONADAL NATIONAL COMPREHENSIVE HIGH SCHOOL
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
CITY OF KORONADAL
FIRST QUARTER EXAMINATION
Midterm, S.Y. 2023-2024
Physical Science

GENERAL INSTRUCTION: This examination is good for one hour only. You are expected to uphold
HONESTY. Read and understand all instructions carefully. In case, there are clarifications, quietly
approach your teacher.

I. Multiple Choice: Read the question carefully and choose the best answer from the choices given.
Write the letter of your choice in your answer sheet.

1. How many types of nucleosynthesis are there?

A.1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

2. What do you call the formation of the elements?

A. Nucleotides B. Nuclear fission C. Synthogenesis D. Nucleosynthesis

3. What are the two elements formed in Big Bang Nucleosynthesis?

A. Hydrogen and helium C. Hydrogen and lithium
B. Hydrogen and oxygen D. Helium and lithium

4. Where can you find the heavy elements in the star?

A. Red Giant B. Protostar C. Core D. Main Sequence Star

5. Where did the first elements formed?

A. Big bang nucleosynthesis C. Supernova nucleosynthesis
B. Stellar nucleosynthesis D. Genonucleosynthesis

6. Among the scientists who were responsible for the development of the periodic
table are:
I. Dmitri Mendeleev
II. Johann Dobereiner
III. John Newlands.
Arrange their names according to the history of the development of the
periodic table.
A. I , II, III B. III, I, II C. II, III, I D. III, II, I

7. Which of the following decreases across a period on the periodic table?

A. Atomic radius B. Electron affinity C. Ionization energy D. Electronegativity

8. What does the number of protons in a neutral atom represents?

A. Ionization energy B. Atomic number C. Electronegativity D. Atomic mass

9 Which of the following statements is true about stellar nucleosynthesis?

A. In the core of a main sequence star, hydrogen is fused into helium via the beta plus decay.
B. When the core temperature reaches about 10 million K, nuclear reactions begin wherein
positrons and neutrons are released which increase pressure and stop the contraction.
C. When the majority of the helium in the core has been converted to carbon, then the rate of
fusion increases.
D. Due to strong gravitational force, the protostar contracts and its temperature increases.

10. Which of the following statements about atom is NOT correct?

A. Atoms become smaller as one moves down a group.
B. Atoms become smaller as one moves to the right across a period.
C. Atoms become larger when electrons are removed.
D. The size of an atom is not a factor in arranging the elements in the periodic table.
11. What happens to heat in an exothermic reaction?
A. It is absorbed B. It is degraded C. It is released D. It is taken in

12. Which factor that would NOT affect the rate of reaction?
A. Adding a catalyst B. Concentration C. Temperature D. Weather

13. What does a catalyst do to a chemical reaction?

A. Put the reaction on hold C. Speed up the reaction
B. Slow down the reaction D. Stop the reaction

14. What do you call a catalyst present in human body and also responsible for the reactions that
extract energy from the food we eat?
A. enzymes B. hemoglobin C. salt D. sugar

15. What do you the reactant that is still present after the reaction stops?
A. Limiting reactant C. chemical reaction
B. Excess reactant D. reactant

16. In endothermic reaction, what happens if more energy is required to make the chemical bonds
rather than to break them apart?
A. Decrease in temperature C. Increase in temperature
B. Increase in speed D. No change in temperature

17. Which of the following does NOT happen when the temperature is increased?
A. Particles collide with correct orientation
B. Particles collide with more energy
C. Particles collide more often
D. Particles move faster

18. Which of the following statements regarding a catalyst is not correct?

A. An enzyme is a catalyst that only binds certain substrates.
B. Catalysts do not alter the equilibrium constant for a chemical reaction.
C. An enzyme is a protein that is a highly efficient catalyst for one or more chemical reactions
in a living system.
D. Catalysts increase the rate of a reaction by altering the mechanism, thereby increasing the
activation energy.

19. How can a catalyst affect the reaction?

A. It actually participates in the reaction.
B. It does not affect a reaction energy path.
C. It always decreases the rate for a reaction.
D. It decreases the activation energy for a reaction.

20. Which of the following statement is TRUE?

A. The higher the activation energy, the slower the reaction to takes place.
B. The lower the activation energy, the slower the reaction to takes place.
C. The higher the activation energy, the faster the reaction to takes place.
D. The lower the activation energy, the faster the reaction to takes place.

21. Which of the following equation best illustrate the presence of a catalyst?
A. 2Li + 2H2O → 2LiOH + H2 C. H2O2 → H2O2 + O2
B. Cl2 + KI → 2KCl + I2 D. 3Mg + N2 → Mg3N2

22. Consider the reaction: 3N2 + 3O2 → 2N2O + N2O4

If 3 Moles of N2 is used, how many moles O2 should be present so that O2 becomes the limiting
reactant?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8

23. What is the primary factor that determines whether a molecule is polar or nonpolar?
A. molecular weight C. Electronegativity
B. atomic number D. Molecular shape

24. In a covalent bond between two atoms, what do you call the bond if the electronegativity values are
the same?
A. Nonpolar B. Polar C. Ionic D. Metallic
25. What is the shape of a water molecule (H2O) that leads to its polarity?
A. Linear B. Tetrahedral C. Trigonal planar D. Bent

26. Which of the following compounds is nonpolar despite having polar bonds?
A. HCl B. CO2 C. NH3 D. CH4

27. Which element is the most electronegative on the periodic table?

A. Hydrogen (H) B. Carbon (C) C. Oxygen (O) D. Fluorine (F)

28. The polarity of a molecule affects its physical properties, such as ___________________.
A. boiling point and solubility. C. electron configuration and color.
B. atomic mass and density. D. chemical reactivity and hardness.

29. Which of the following molecules has hydrogen bonding due to its polarity?
A. H2 B. CO2 C. NH3 D. He

30. When a nonpolar substance is placed in a polar solvent, it typically ________________:

A. Dissolves readily C. Explodes
B. Forms a separate layer D. Changes color

31. Which physical property is NOT typically influenced by the presence of hydrogen bonds in a
substance?
A. Low melting point C. High electrical conductivity
B. Low vapor pressure D. High boiling point

32. Which intermolecular force is responsible for the attraction between molecules of diatomic gases
like O2 and N2?
A. London dispersion forces D. Hydrogen bonding
B. Dipole-dipole forces D. Ion-dipole forces

33. When comparing two substances with similar molar masses, one polar and the other nonpolar,
which will generally have a higher boiling point?
A. The polar substance C. Both will have the same boiling point
B. The nonpolar substance D. It depends on other factors

34. What happens to the strength of London dispersion forces as the number of electrons in a
molecule increases?
A. They weaken. C. They become stronger.
B. They remain constant. D. They transform into hydrogen bonds.

35. Which fossil fuel is considered least polluting to the environment?

A. Coal B. Crude Oil C. Natural Gas D. Petroleum

36. Which of the following is NOT a fossil fuel?

A. Alcohol B. Coal C. Crude oil D. Natural gas

37. What element are solar cells are made from?

A. Copper B. Hydrogen C. Iron D. Silicon

38. Which of the following forms of renewable energy directly uses the sun’s energy?
A. Biomass B. Geothermal energy C. Hydrogen fuel cell D. Solar

39. Which of the following energy sources is non-renewable?

A. Coal B. Hydroelectric C. Methane D. Solar

40. What do you call a solar energy stored in materials such as wood, grain, and sugarcane?
A. Biomass B. Fossil Fuels C. Geothermal Energy D. Natural Gas

41. What energy conversion is produced electricity from a hydroelectric plant?

A. Electrical to Mechanical C. Solar energy to Electrical
B. Mechanical to Electrical D. Solar energy to Mechanical

42. Why fossil fuels are considered non-renewable resources despite of its continuous formation
beneath the earth’s surface?
A. Fossil fuels are being broken down by a natural process faster than they can form.
B. Fossil fuels are being formed too far beneath the surface of the ocean.
C. Fossil fuels are formed as type of methane which cannot be used.
D. Fossil fuels are depleting much faster that they can form.
43. Which is best to describe BIOMASS?
A. It is an inorganic matter that can be converted to fuel.
B. It is an organic matter that can be converted to fuel.
B. It is a massive living things.
D. It is a petroleum.

44. In order to prevent any harm in using the cleaning products at home, one must ______.
A. Buy one product only.
B. Check the cheapest product available
C. Read carefully the product information.
D. Patronize the most popular name of a product.

45. What do you call a cleaning agent that helps to disinfect and sanitize the materials and furniture in
our home?
A. Astringent B. Bleaches C. Detergent products D. Dishwashing liquid

46. Most of the cleaning materials have active ingredients but different materials. What bleaching
agent as active ingredient that can be found in stain-removing cleaning products?
A. Chlorine B. Magnesium C. Potassium D. Sulfur

47. Bleeding gums indicate a defective oral and personal care or presence of bacteria. Dentists
recommend to gargle with a warm solution of salt and water. By what mode of action does this
solution of salt and water enhance oral hygiene?
a. Disinfectant B. acid-base C. surfactant D. dissolution

48. In using cleaning products, one must remember some precautionary measures. Which of the
choice you must observe?
A. Wear appropriate protective equipment when using the product
B. Read the instructions carefully before using the product.
C. A and B
D. B only

49. What are the active ingredients for a product that removes stains from clothes?
A. Sodium hypochlorite C. Sodium Hydroxide
B. Sulfuric acid D. Sodium Chloride

50. Before a product gets approved for distribution, it will need accreditation from the Department of
Environment and Natural Resources and Department of Health. The product _________________.
A. could pose a threat to health and environment.
B. is expensive and will need government agencies to fund it.
C. will need to come from government regulated agencies or divisions.
D. can only be distributed by government regulated agencies or divisions.

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