Department of Education

Region III
Division of Pampanga

FIRST PERIODIC EXAMINATION IN GRADE 7 SCIENCE

S.Y 2016-2017
Direction: Read each item carefully. Choose the correct answer and write it on the
answer sheet provided for.
1. What is the step in the scientific method that requires a tentative answer to
the problem?
A. Experimentation
B. Identifying problem
C. Making a conclusion
D. Formulating hypothesis
2. Which of the following is most concentrated?
A. 5 grams salt, 10 grams water
B. 5 grams salt, 15 grams water
C. 6 grams salt, 10 grams water
D. 7 grams salt, 20 grams water
3. Ricky planted papaya seeds separately in cans. He used different amount of
liquids in germinating the seeds. The volume of each liquid is different and
exposure to light was moderate. He found out that the papaya seeds
germinated at different time. What is the independent variable in the set up?
A. The time of germination of the seeds
B. The different amount of liquids
C. The amount of sunlight
D. The type of soil
4. A solution contains 25 grams of solute per 100 grams of solution. What is the
concentration of solution?
A. 0.25 %
B. 2.5%
C. 25%
D. 250%
5. Which can be separated by evaporation?
A. Milk
B. Crude oil
C. Sea water
D. Iron and sand
For questions 6 and 7
Soil was put in three cans and 15 seeds were planted in each. Daily much
water was put in the first can, just enough water on the second and none on
the third. They were all placed out in the garden. After a week, the seeds
decayed in the first can, germinated in the second, and nothing happened in
the third.
6. What is manipulated variable in the above set up?
A. Kinds of seed planted
B. Amount of water
C. Condition of sunlight
D. Amount of soil
7. What variable(s) was/ were kept constant?
A. Kinds of seed planted
B. Amount of water and sunlight
C. Condition of sunlight and amount of soil
D. Amount of soil and water
8. Which salt will dissolve quickest?
A. 5 grams of rock salt in 80 degrees Celsius of water
B. 5 grams of crushed salt in 80 degrees Celsius of water
C. 5 grams of rock salt in 20 degrees Celsius of water
D. 5 grams of crushed salt in 20 degrees Celsius of water
9. Which of these statements does not describe a solution?
A. A solution is homogeneous if it has been thoroughly stirred.

B. The dissolved solute will not come out of the solution standing.
C. A solution is a homogeneous mixture that exists only in solid phase.
D. The small size of the dissolved solute particles allows them to pass
through the filters.
10.Sugar dissolves faster than salt in the same amount of water. What could be
the factor that will affect the solubility of sugar?
A. Stirring
B. Temperature
C. Size of solute
D. Nature of solute
For Numbers 11-13, refer to the table below
STEP
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

AMOUNT OF SALT ADDED to

100ml of water
6 grams
6 grams
6 grams
6 grams
6 grams
6 grams
6 grams

OBSERVATIONS AFTER STIRRING

Salt completely dissolved
Salt completely dissolved
Salt completely dissolved
Salt completely dissolved
Salt completely dissolved
Salt completely dissolved
Some salt is seen at the bottom of the
container

11.What is the solute in the solution?

A. Salt
B. Sugar
C. Water
D. Powdered juice
12.In which step is the solution described as saturated?
A. Step 1
B. Step 2
C. Step 6
D. Step 7
13.What is the concentration of solution in step 4?
A. 6g/100ml
B. 12g/100ml
C. 24g/100ml
D. 32g/100ml
14.Crushed salt dissolves faster in water than rock salt. What could be the factor
that affects the solubility of salt?
A. Stirring
B. Temperature
C. Size of solute
D. Nature of solute
15.Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of mixture?
A. May be solid, liquid or gas
B. May be homogeneous or heterogeneous
C. Made up of two or more components
D. Components cannot be recovered or separated by physical means
16.Which of the following statements best describe a solute?
A. It is always solid in form
B. It is always in liquid form
C. It is the component with bigger amount
D. It is the component with smaller amount
17.What is the chemical symbol for Lead?
A. L
B. Ld
C. Pb
D. Pd
18.During electrolysis, water is split into its components, H 2 and O2. What is the
function of NaOH in separating the components of water?
A. NaOH separates and combines hydrogen and oxygen atoms
B. NaOH evaporates to carry out the process
C. NaOH serves as a conductor in the electrolysis set up
D. NaOH fills up the test tubes as water dissipates
19.Acids and bases differ in the type of ions they dissociate in a solution. Which
of the following statements best differentiate an acid from a base?

A. Acids donate H+ in a solution while bases release OH-.

B. Acids donate OH- in a solution while bases release H+.
C. Both acids and bases donate OH- and H+ in a solution.
D. None of the above.
20.Shampoos for babies are made similar to the pH of that of the tears. What is
the pH level of the said shampoo?
A. 7.2
B. 7.4
C. 7.6
D. 7.8
21.You were tasked to check if the liquid sample you have is a substance or a
mixture. Which among these tests is the BEST way to do?
I.
Color comparison
III. Boiling point test
II.
Taste comparison
IV. Melting point test
A. I, II, III and IV
B. I, II and III only
C. I, III and IV only
D. I and III only
22.A liquid has the following properties: one phase, colorless, boiling point of 96
to 98 oC. Which of the following BEST describes the liquid?
A. Solution
B. Substance
C. Suspension
D. Coarse Mixture
23.Nilo was curious if sulfur can conduct electricity. He tested it by dissolving it
in water and immersing the prongs of an electric conductor. The device did
not produce any sound. How will you classify sulfur?
A. Compound
B. Metal
C. Metalloid
D. Non-metal
24.Most metals are ductile. Which of the following is NOT a metal?
A. Carbon rod
B. Milk can
C. Nails
D. Paper clips
25.Carlo mixes a strong base with a strong acid, what kind of solution could be
formed?
A. Acidic solution
B. Basic solution
C. Neutral solution
D. Saturated solution
26.All of the following ways of handling acids, like sulfuric acid, are correct,
EXCEPT:
A. Pour the acid onto water
B. Pour water onto the acid
C. Use only in well ventilated areas
D. Do not take internally
27.Sodium chloride (NaCl), a combination of sodium (Na) and chlorine (Cl), is
dissolved in water. After several days, the water had evaporated and the salt
was left in the container. How will you classify the salt?
A. Compound
B. Elements
C. Metal
D. Mixture
28.Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE?
A. Components of water can be separated by electrolysis.
B. Compounds are made up of one kind of element.
C. Sodium Chloride is made up of two elements.
D. Compounds are more complex than elements.
29.Which of the following is NOT an element?
A. Carbon
B. Chlorine
C. Gold
D. Water
30.Which of the following is a pure substance?

A.
B.
C.
D.
31.All
A.
B.
C.
D.

Colloid
Compound
Mixture
Solution
of the following are compounds, EXCEPT
Carbon dioxide
Manganese
Sugar
Water

For Numbers 32-34, consider the pH scales of the different samples.

A. Saliva- 6-7
C. Detergent- 8-9
B. Vinegar- 3
D. Pure water- 7
32.Which of the given samples is strongly acidic?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
33.Which of the sample is basic?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
34.Which of the sample is neutral?
A. A
B. B
C. C
D. D
35.Elvira has an unopened box of a 30-meter foil labeled 100% made of
aluminum. Aluminum is a substance. She takes just a thumb size piece of the
aluminum foil. Which of the following statements is TRUE about the piece of
aluminum foil that Elvira took compared with the rest that left in the box?
A. Its mass and melting point are different.
B. Its mass and melting point are the same.
C. The mass is different but the melting point is the same.
D. The mass is the same but the melting point is different.
36.Aila was given three unknown liquid samples. Her observations are written in
the table below.
Sample
Appearance
Volume(mL)
Boiling Point(oC)
Liquid A
Clear, Transparent
20
90
Liquid B
Clear, Transparent
25
100
Liquid C
Clear, Transparent
35
90
Which of the samples are probably the SAME substances?
A. Liquid A and B may be the same substance.
B. Liquid B and C may be the same substance.
C. Liquid A and C may be the same substance.
D. All of the liquids may be the same substance.
37.Given the following observations, which of the solid samples are probably the
SAME substances?
Sample
Color
Mass (g)
Melting Point(0C)
Density(g/mL)
Solid 1
Gray
13
140
3.2
Solid 2
Gray
13
115
3.2
Solid 3
Gray
17
140
3.2
Solid 4
Gray
13
140
2.5
A. Solids 1 and 2
B. Solids 1 and 3
C. Solids 1 and 4
D. Solids 3 and 4
38.When all parts of a mixture have uniform appearance and the same
properties it is homogeneous. Homogeneous mixtures are solutions. Which of
the following is NOT homogeneous?
A. Salt and water
B. Sugar and water
C. Pebbles and water

D. Vinegar and water

39.Sodium chloride is a compound of two elements; sodium and chlorine. Which
of the following statements is TRUE?
A. Sodium chloride is listed in the periodic table.
B. The symbol for sodium chloride includes Na and Cl.
C. Sodium can be broken down into simpler form
D. Sodium and chlorine belong to the same group in the periodic table.
40.Which of the following does NOT belong to the group?
A. Lead: Plumbum
B. Potassium: Kalium
C. Sodium: Natrium
D. Tungsten: Wolfram
41.In nutrition, Cherry was advised to eat bananas because it is a good source of
potassium. What is the symbol for this element?
A. K
B. Ka
C. P
D. Po
42.An element was drawn into fine wires. What property of metal does it
possess?
A. Conductivity
B. Ductility
C. Luster
D. Malleability
43.The following elements are solid at room temperature EXCEPT
A. Gold
B. Mercury
C. Nickel
D. Silicon
For items 44-46...A group of students was asked to investigate how well coffee
dissolves in cold and in hot water?
44.If it is going to be a fair test, what variables should they control?
A. Amount of water, amount of coffee and the way of stirring.
B. Amount of water, amount of coffee and time of dissolution.
C. Amount of coffee, the way of stirring and time of dissolution.
D. Amount of water, the way of stirring and the time of dissolution.
45.What is dependent variable in the investigation?
A. Temperature of water
B. Amount of coffee
C. Amount of water
D. Time of dissolution
46.What is the independent variable in the investigation?
A. Temperature of water
B. Amount of coffee
C. Amount of water
D. Time of dissolution
47.You observe that the iron grills in your windows become rustier after the rain.
You wonder why they become rusty. Which step in the scientific method is
involved?
A. Formulating hypothesis
B. Identifying the problem
C. Making a conclusion
D. Gathering data

48.What property makes metals ideal for cooking utensils?

A. Conductivity
B. Ductility
C. Luster
D. Malleability
49.Which of the following elements have the properties of both metals and nonmetals?
A. Alkali metals

B. Alkaline metals
C. Metalloids
D. Transition metals
50.Which elements are located on the left side of the stair step line in the
periodic table?
A. Metals
B. Non-metals
C. Gas
D. Metalloids

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