SECOND QUARTER EXAMINATION

SCIENCE 9 - UNIT II MATTER

MULTIPLE CHOICE: Direction: Read each item carefully and encircle the letter of the correct answer.
1. Niels Bohr refined Rutherford’s model of an atom. Based on his experiments, how did Bohr describe the electrons?
a. moving in indefinite orbits around the nucleus c. it is impossible to determine their location
b. moving in definite orbits around the nucleus d. mass is concentrated in the nucleus
2. According to quantum mechanical model, where can we possibly find the electron?
A. around the nucleus B. inside the nucleus C. both A and B D. none of these
3. Which among the following shows that atom is stable? Having __ valence electrons. A.3 B.5 C 6 D. 8
4. What does the Lewis Electron Dot Structure represent?
A. structure of bonded atoms C. energy level distribution of bonded atoms
B. proton arrangement of bonded atoms D. electrons in the outermost energy level
5. Elements like Sodium and Potassium belong to group IA. Which of the following best describes Sodium and
Potassium? A. High Electronegativity C. High ionization energy
B. Low Electronegativity D. Non-metallic Element
6. How many valence electron are in the atoms with electron configuration: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d5 ?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 13
7. What is the atomic number of the element having neutral atoms with the configuration 1s2 2s2 2p3 ?
A. 2 B. 5 C. 7 D. 9
8. The second principal energy level of an atom can hold a total of __ electrons. A. 2 B. 6 C. 8 D. 10
9. What is the position of an element in the Periodic Table if it has 5 valence electrons in the 4th energy level?
A. Period 4, Group IVA C. Period 4, Group VA
B. Period 5, Group IVB D. Period 5, Group IVA
10. Which of the following atom has the CORRECT Lewis Electron Dot Structure (LEDS)
A. Na• B. Al : C. :Mg: D. Ne:
11. What bond is formed when electrons are transferred to the other atoms?
A. Covalent bond B. electrovalent bond C. Ionic bond D. metallic bond
12. Which bond is formed when electrons are shared among atoms?(Please refer to choices #11)
For questions no. 13-14, refer to the following electronic configurations of atoms.
A. 1s2 2s2 2p2 B. 1s2 2s2 2p3 C. 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2 3p6 4s2 3d10 4p5 D. 1s2 2s2 3s1
13. Which has the greater tendency to gain electrons?
14. Which has the greatest tendency to lose electrons?
15. In HCl molecule, the atoms are held by _____________ bond.
A. Hydrogen Bond B. Ionic C. Polar covalent bond D. Polar covalent bond
16. Which of the following shows the highest tendency to form IONIC BOND?
A. Noble Gases B. Two non-metals C. Metal and Non-metal pair D. All group IV A elements
17. What holds the atom of the element in Group 1 and 7?
A. Metallic Bond B. Ionic Bond C. Polar Covalent Bond D. non Polar Covalent Bond
18. Which bond in #17 choices is formed if the Electronegativity Difference is more than 0.4 but less than 1.9?
19. What do you call the volume or the region of space around the nucleus where electrons are most likely to be found?
A. Atomic orbitals B. Atomic diagram C. Energy Level D. Energy sub level
20. Which of the following non metallic elements react by gaining two electrons or by sharing two electrons?
A. 6C B. 9F C. 8O D. 17Cl
21. The chemical reaction between a metal and a non-metal usually forms ionic compounds. Which of the
following is NOT an ionic compound? A. KCl B. MgO C. Ca F2 D. CCl4
22. What happens when an atom of metal becomes a cation?
A. The metal atom loses energy C. The metal atom loses electrons
B. The metal atom loses protons D. The metal atom loses neurons
23. Which of the following diagrams is that of a metallic atom?
A. C.

B. D.

24. Which hydrocarbon compounds has a double bond?

A. Methane B. ethane C. butene D. butyne
25. The structure of an ALKYNE contains ___________ bond
A. Single Bond B. Double Bonds C. Two Double Bonds D. Triple Bonds
26. Ethane is a natural gas produced from plants which act as a natural ripening agent of fruits. Which of the following

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 organic compounds has the same ability to ripen fruits? A. Butane B. Acetylene C. Propene D. Pentyne
27. Which of the following shows the molecular structure of an Alkene?
A. C.

B. D.

28. Emmanuel cut his fingers accidentally when he was cutting his finger nails. He has to apply something in his wounds
so that it will not get infected. What compound should he apply?
A. Acetone B. Formalin C. Isopropyl Alcohol D. Water
29. Which of the following compounds conduct electricity in solution?
A. Wax B. sugar C. oxygen gas D. salt
30. Which of the following property DOES NOT describe metals?
A. brittleness B. luster C. ductility D. malleability
31. What will most likely happen to a non-metallic atom after ionic bonding?
I. It forms a cation II. It forms an anion III. It becomes stable IV. It becomes unstable
A. I and II B. II and III C. III and IV D. I and IV
32. Which two elements would likely form an ionic bond among the following elements: Li, Si, F, Ne
A. Li and Si B. Si and F C. Li and F C. Ne and Si
33. How do carbon atoms form many organic compound?
A. by attracting other elements towards themselves to form the bonds
B. by forming many bonds with other carbon atoms and other elements
C. by sharing their electrons with other metal and non-metal
D. by transferring their electrons to the atoms of surrounding elements
34. A gasoline boy was being scolded by his store manager for smoking in the vicinity of the gasoline station.Why do you
think the manager scolded his employee? A. because gasoline is volatile C. because gasoline is flammable
B. because gasoline is viscous D. all of the above
35. What is the molar mass of limewater Ca(OH)2, when Ca=40g, O=16 g, H=1 g?
A. 57 g/mol B. 58 g/mol C. 72 g/mol D. 74 g/mol
36. How many percent of Hydrogen (H) is present in water (H2O)?
A. 10% B. 11% C. 12% D. 13%
37. How many particles are there in one mole of any kind of substance?
A. 3.01 x 1023 B. 6.02 x 1023 C. 3.01 x 1024 D. 6.02 x 1024
38. How many phosphate ions are present in sodium phosphate with the chemical formula, Na3PO4?
A. 1.20X1024 B. 1.20X1023 C. 6.02X1024 D. 6.02x1023
39. How many moles of Fluorine atoms are in a molecule of carbon tetrafluoride CF4?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. 5
40. How many moles are there in 3.01 x 1023 atoms of calcium?
A. 0.5 mole B. 1.5 moles C. 1.0 mole D. 2 moles
41. Methane (CH4) with a molar mass = 16.04 g/mol), is one of the greenhouse gases. If 32.08 g of CH4 are released in the
atmosphere, how many molecules of CH4 are added in the atmosphere?
A. 1.20X1024 B. 1.20X1023 C. 6.02X1024 D. 6.02x1023
42. The presence of SO2 in the atmosphere causes acid rain. What percentage of sulphur is present in SO2)
(Atomic mass S = 32.07 g, O = 16.00 g) A. 40.00% B. 49.95% C. 60.00% D. 50.05%
43. Arrange the substances from the lightest to the heaviest:Cl2; CH4; H20; NH3; N2 (At. mass: Cl=35.45g; C=12.00g;
H=1.01g; N=14.01g)
A. H2O< NH3< N2< CH4< Cl2 C. N2< Cl2< H20, CH4< NH3
B. CH4< NH3< H20< N2< Cl2 D. NH3< CH4< Cl2< H20< N2
44. Why is mole concept important?
A. It is useful when converting between grams and atoms or molecules. C. It gives us a convenient way to express large numbers.
B. It can be applied to any type of particle representative. D. All of the above
45. Ammonium Nitrate (NH4NO3) with a molar mass = 80.06 g/mol), is a substance used to produce dinitrogen monoxide
(N2O), a dental anesthetic. Determine the mass percent of N in ammonium nitrate? (At.mass: N=14.01g; H=1.01g;
O=16.00g). A. 35.00% B. 40.65% C. 39.50% D. 43.68%
46. People usually use hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) with a molar mass=34.02 g/mol), is used to clean their wounds. If
Cheska used 1.0 g of H2O2 to clean her wound, how many moles of H2O2 did she use?
A. 0.035 mole B. 0.030 mole C. 0.029 mole D. 0.025 mole
47. Ethyl butanoate (C3H7COOC2H5) is the substance responsible for the aroma of pineapple. What is the molar mass of
ethyl butanoate? (C=12.01g; H=1.01g; O=16.00g) A. 118.00g/mol C. 120.12g/mol
B. 117.12g/mol D. 116.18g/mol
48. Calcium Carbonate (CaCO3) with a molar mass = 100.09 g/mol), is an antacid used to neutralize extra acid in the
stomach. Pedro is prescribed by the doctor to take 250 mg-tablet of CaCO3 three times a day. How many moles of CaCO3
will Pedro consume for three days?
A. 0.0252 mol B. 0.0225 mol C. 0.0242 mol D. 0.0235 mol

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