2013 ORANGE COUNTY ACADEMIC PENTATHLON

8th GRADE SCIENCE (SUPER QUIZ) SAMPLE TEST

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2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office

Instructions: The following items (#1 - #15) are multiple choice. On your Scantron answer sheet, blacken the lettered space (A-D) corresponding to the answer that BEST completes or answers each of the items.

1.

Water has a pH of 7, making it a _________________. A. B. C. D. Strong acid Weak acid Neutral substance Strong base

2.

Glucose has a chemical formula of C6H12O6. How many atoms does one glucose molecule have? A. B. C. D. 1 6 12 24

3.

Which of the following atomic models first included a nucleus? A. B. C. D. Daltons Model Thomsons Model Rutherfords Model Bohrs Model

4.

Which of the following happens when the particles in a solid are heated just enough to change state? A. B. C. D. Freezing Melting Evaporation None of the above

5.

An organic acid contains one or more __________________ groups; which is written as _________. A. B. C. D. Hydroxyl, -COOH Hydroxyl, -OH Carboxyl, -COOH Carboxyl, -OH

2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office

2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office

6. Use the periodic table below to determine which element is a transition metal. A. B. C. D. Copper Carbon Aluminum Sulfur The Periodic Table of the Elements

7. Mike completed an experiment to see how the angle of incidence affected the efficiency of a solar cell. What was his independent variable? A. B. C. D. The angle of incidence The efficiency of the solar cell The surface area of the solar cell All of the above

8. All of the hydrocarbons listed below have single bonds EXCEPT __________.

A. B. C. D.

Butane Ethene Isobutane Ethane

2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office

9. What type of reaction is N2 + 2O2 2NO2? A. B. C. D. Decomposition Replacement Combustion Synthesis

10. __________________ is the crystalline form of carbon. A. B. C. D. Nanotube Diamond Graphite Fullerene

11. What does the diagram tell us?

A. B. C. D.

Krypton has 8 valence electrons. Krypton does not need any more electrons. Krypton is stable. All of the above.

12. Which of the following families are listed in order from most reactive to least reactive? A. B. C. D. Alkali metals, Alkaline earth metals, Transition metals Alkali metals, Transition metals, Alkaline earth metals Alkaline earth metals, Alkali metals, transition metals Transition metals, Alkaline earth metals, Alkali metals

13. Which element is NOT found in calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2)? A. B. C. D. Carbon Calcium Hydrogen Oxygen

2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office

14. ______________ are so small their mass is usually thought of as almost zero. A. B. C. D. Nucleus Electrons Neutrons Protons

15. Which is one of the six most common elements found in living things? A. B. C. D. Iron Calcium Potassium None of the above

2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office

2013 Academic Pentathlon 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test Answer Key
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2013 8th Grade Science (Super Quiz) Sample Test 1984 Orange County Superintendent of Schools Office