Name:_______________________________________ Date:_________________

Section:___________________
I. Pair them correctly. Write the letter of the correct answer
___1. comparing the result of the experiment to ___4. ordered investigation that are intended to
the prediction posed by the hypothesis prove or disprove a hypothesis
___2. propose problem to solve ___5. a potential answer to the question
___3. a statement of whether the original ___6. a statement of knowledge gained through
hypothesis was supported or refuted by the the senses or through the use of scientific
observation gathered equipment

d. observation
a. analysis e. question
b. experiment g.hypothesis
c. conclusion

For nos. 7-10, identify what is asked.

__________7.A solution contains less solute than the maximum amount it can dissolve at a given
temperature.
__________8.A set of procedure that scientist follows in order to gain knowledge about the world.
__________9.A kind of solution with a large amount of dissolved solute in a solvent.
_________10.Component of a solution present in greater amount.

For nos. 11-15, tell whether the following is a HOMOGENEOUS OR HETEROGENEOUS mixture.
11. noodle soup _______________
12. cologne _______________
13. mixture of sand and water _______________
14. fruit salad _______________
15. iron nail _______________

II.
A. Circle the letter of the correct answer.
1. 1. Which of the following is an example of a solution? (Choose more than one.)
a. Vinegar
b. Mud in water
c. Food coloring in water
d. Sugar dissolved in water
2. Which statement describes the solute?
a. It is the solid formed in solution.
 b. It is the component of a solution in smaller amount.
c. It is the component of a solution in bigger amount.
For items 3-5: A group of students was asked to investigate how fast sugar dissolves in cold and in hot
water?
3. If this is going to be a fair test, what variables should they control?
a. Amount of water and sugar in each cup, method of stirring, time when the solid is added to water,
how long each solution is stirred.
b. Amount of water and sugar in each cup, method of stirring, how long each solution is stirred.
c. Amount of sugar in each cup; method of stirring, time when the solid is added to water, how long
each solution is stirred.
d. Amount of water in each cup, method of stirring, time when the solid is added to water; how long
each solution is stirred.
4. What is the dependent variable (what is being measured)?
I. The temperature of water.
II. The amount of sugar.
III. The length of time that sugar completely dissolves in hot water.
IV. The length of time that sugar completely dissolves in cold water.
a. I only c. II and III b. II only d. III and IV
5. What is the independent variable in the investigation?
a. I only c. I, II and III b. II and III d. II, III and IV

B. Joel and Ben wanted to find out how much salt is needed to make a saturated solution in 100 mL of
water. Use the following data to answer the questions below the table.

a. Which is the solute of the solution? Which is the solvent?

b. In which step is the solution described as saturated solution? Explain your answer.
c. What is the concentration of the solution in step 4?

III. Solve the following problems. Show your complete solution

1. Which is more concentrated, a solution containing 5 grams of salt in 10 grams of water or a solution
containing 18 grams of salt in 90 grams of water? Show your calculations.
2. The label of the 200-mL rubbing alcohol that Mrs. Herrera bought shows that it contains 40% ethyl
alcohol. What is the volume of ethyl alcohol does the rubbing alcohol contain? Show your calculations.