DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

Region VII, Division of Cebu City

Adlaon National High School
Adlaon, Cebu City

SCIENCE 7 – QUARTER 1 PRETEST

Name______________________ Grade & Section: _______________________ Date:_______________

TEST I. MULTIPLE CHOICE: Choose the best answer of your choice. Write the letters only.

1. Solution that contains less solute than a saturated solution under the same conditions
a. Saturated b.unsaturated c.supersaturated
2. Why does increasing the temperature of the solvent speed up the dissolving process?
a.it brings fresh solvent into contact with more solute
b. it brings more solute to the solvent
c. more solvent molecules collide with the solute
d. it is hot so it dissolves faster
3. The "like dissolves like" rule is the reason why water cannot dissolve
a. salt b. sugar c. oil d. milk
4. 20% alcohol is dissolved in 80% water to form a solution. Which is the solute in this solution?
a. water b. alcohol c. none of these d. both water and alcohol
5. The solubility of a gas in a liquid occurs faster if the liquid is...
a. cooled b. heated c. stirred d. agitated
6. Salt will dissolve in water more quickly if you stir it because...
a. Stirring increases the number of collision thus increases the solubility of the solution
b. Stirring decreases the kinetic energy
c. Stirring increases the surface area of the solute, which is the salt
d. Stirring makes the particles move slower and reduce the number of collisions
7. Water is considered the universal solvent because...
a. it dissolves most solutes c. humans are mostly comprised of it
b. the Earth is mostly made of it d. it's so useful.
8. A liquid substance capable of dissolving other substances is called a .
a. solution b. solute c. dissolver d. solvent
9. A substance that is dissolved in a solvent is called a .
a. solution b. solute c. dissolver d. solvent
10. What type of solution has a small amount of solute and more solute would dissolve if added?
a. saturated b. concentrated c. dilute d. supersaturated
11. Water is a______________molecule.
a. polar b. nonpolar c. covalent d. ionic
12. When a solution can dissolve no more solute because it is at its maximum solute level, how can that solution be described?
a. unsaturated b. saturated c. supersaturated d. concentrated
13. Which statement describes a solution of salt water?
a. Salt is the solvent, water is the solute c. Salt is the solution, water is the solute
b. Salt is the solute, water is the solvent d, none of the above
14. How could I make a powdered drink mix have a stronger flavor or make it more concentrated?
a. Add more solvent b. Shake it up more c. Heat itd. Add more solute
15. Which of the processes can help solids dissolve faster?
a. Decrease the amount of solvent c. Increase the temperature of the solution
b. Decrease the temperature of the solution d. Increase the amount of the solute
16. A_________ solution contains the maximum amount of solute. When no more solute will dissolve.
a. unsaturated b. saturated c. supersaturated d.unconcentrated
17. Which of the following is NOT a way to speed up the dissolving rate of a solute in a solvent?
a. mixing b. heating c. cooling d. crushing
18. Which of the following describes a solution?
a. it is a homogeneous mixtures c. will not scatter light
b. it cannot be separated by filtration d. all of the above
19. It refers to the ability of the solute to dissolve in a solvent.
a. saturation b. solubility c. concentration d. solution
20. A ___________ solution contains TOO much solute and will not dissolve, but it appears to be thick and crystalizes rapidly.
a. saturated b. concentrated c. dilute d. supersaturated
21. What are the two types of pure substances?
a. compound and mixtures b. elements and compounds c. elements and mixtures d. homogeneous and heterogeneous mixtures

22. What are the two types of Mixtures

A. Elements and Subatomic Particles C. Atoms and Compounds
B. Protons and Electrons D. Homogenous and Heterogeneous
23. One specific type of homogeneous mixture is
 A. An atom B. An element C. A solution D. A compound
24. Cookies and cream ice cream would be classified as
A. A homogenous mixture B. A heterogenous mixture C. An element D. A compound
25. Table salt, also known as sodium chloride would be classified as
A. A homogeneous mixture B. A heterogeneous mixture C. An element D. A compound
26. A glass of Kool Aid would be classified as
A. A homogeneous mixture B. A heterogeneous mixture C. An element D. A compound
27. Helium would be classified as
A. A homogeneous mixture B. A heterogeneous mixture C. An element D. A compound
28. The prefix homo- means
A. Same B. Different C. Whole D. Bonded
29. Two elements chemically combined defines
A. A homogeneous mixture B. A heterogeneous mixture C. An element D. A compound
30. Two substances physically combined and that appears the same throughout is classified as
A. A homogeneous mixture B. A heterogeneous mixture C. An element D. A compound
31. It is the process of separating two or more liquids.
A. Filtration B. distillation C. Evaporation D. Magnetation
32. It is use to separate a solid from a liquid.
A. Filtration B. distillation C. Evaporation D. Magnetation
33. Pulp of an orange can be separated from an orange juice through:
A. Filtration B. distillation C. Evaporation D. Magnetation
34. Evaporation is one of the processes ofseparating mixture which is most applicable in:
A. Separating solid from liquid C. separate substances that attracted to a magnetic
B. separate the substances that dissolved in water D. separating 2 or more liquids
35. You know that only heteroegeneous mixtures (ex. suspension) can scatter light (tyndal effect).
What substance is most likely to be in container A?

A. salt water
B. gelatin
C. oil & water
D. mayonnaise

36. Which statement best describes an element?

a. made from mixture b. made of only one atom c. can be separated
37.Carbon is considered an element while carbon dioxide is considered a compound. This is because carbon dioxide is –
a. a gas at room temperature b. made of two different elements c. given off by green plants
38. Compounds are different than elements because compounds are -
a. combination of two or more elements.
b. not able to be broken down into partsmade from the same type of atoms
c. pure substance, elements are not
39.The smallest particle of any particular type of matter is known by which of the following terms?
a. Element b.Chemical c. Atom d.Substance
40.A pure substance containing only one kind of atom.
a. element b. mixture c. compound

Test II.MATCHING TYPE: Match the elements/nutrients in Column A with their corresponding function/s in Column B.

Column A Column B
41. Calcium (Ca) a. Part of enzymes; antioxidant
42. Magnesium (Mg) b. Catalyst in the synthesis of energy-carrier molecules; involved in the synthesis of proteins
and relaxation of muscles
43. Potassium (K) c. Strengthens bone and tooth structure, prevents tooth decay
44. Sodium (Na) d. Part of insulin and some 154 enzymes
45. Zinc (Zn) e. Cofactor for a number of enzymes
46. Fluorine (F) f. Essential to formation and maintenance of bones and teeth; regulates nerve transmission,
muscle contraction, and blood clotting
47. Iron (Fe) g. Component of hemoglobin and myoglobin; prevents anemia
48. Iodine (I) h. Regulates amount of body fluid; involved in nerve transmission
49. Manganese (Mn) i. Part of thyroxin, regulates rate of energy use, prevent goiter
50. Selenium (Se) j. Maintains regular heartbeat, water balance and cell integrity; needed in nerve
transmission, carbohydrate and protein metabolism