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Q2 Physical Science Benchmark

Total questions: 25

Worksheet time: 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A teacher keeps a thermometer in her classroom. If the thermometer reads 30 degrees Celcius, what is the temperature in Kelvin? Hint: Kelvin= Celcius + 273

a)

0

b)

273

c)

303

d)

-243

2.

When placed in a container at room temperature, which substance has a definite volume but takes the shape of its container?

a)

solid ice

b)

solid aluminum metal

c)

liquid water

d)

oxygen gas

3.

Sodium sulfate (Na2SO4) is a compound. How many different elements is it made of?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

4

d)

6

4.

Potassium Sulfite (K2SO3) is a compound. How many TOTAL atoms is it made up of?

a)

3

b)

6

c)

5

d)

4

5.

The light and dark circles in the pictures below represent different types of atoms. Which picture best represents a sample that ONLY contains a COMPOUND?

a)
b)
c)
d)
6.

Based on the graph, liquid water becomes a gas between which points on the graph?

a)

the bottom of the graph and point 1

b)

point 1 and point 2

c)

point 2 and point 3

d)

point 3 and point 4

7.

The diagrams below show different states of matter. Which diagram shows how atoms are arranged during CONDENSATION?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

Which order of the states of matter best compares particle motion in solids, liquids, and gases from FASTEST to SLOWEST?

a)

solids, liquids, gases

b)

liquids, gases, solids

c)

gases, solids, liquids

d)

gases, liquids, solids

9.

The picture shows several different acids and bases tested with pH data. What QUALITATIVE DATA was collected

a)

temperature

b)

color change

c)

volume

d)

length

10.

The following is a list of properties describing matter. Which one is a physical property, and not a chemical property?

a)

flammable

b)

combustibility

c)

reacts with acid

d)

density

11.

This substance tastes sour, turns blue litmus paper red, and has a pH value less than 7. What is this substance?

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

12.

Is the picture a compound, element, or mixture? (Sodium Chloride) (NaCl)

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

13.

Is the picture of a compound, element, or mixture? (Bowl of snacks)

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

14.

Is the picture of a compound, element, or mixture? (Aluminum)

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

15.

What change of state is occurring in the picture?

a)

melting

b)

boiling

c)

sublimation

d)

condensation

16.

Who's atomic model is pictured?

a)

Bohr

b)

Rutherford

c)

Thomson

d)

Dalton

17.

Which numbered part of this helium atom represents a proton?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

1

d)

2

18.

A student took notes by drawing diagrams during science class. Which of these sets of labels would correctly identify the diagrams in the pictures below?

a)

1: Atom

2: Molecule

b)

1: Plant Cell

2: Animal Cell

c)

1: Mixture

2: Solution

d)

1: Compound

2: Element

19.
How are ionic bonds formed?
a)
Transfer of electrons
b)
Sharing of electrons
20.
Covalent bonds are between...
a)
Metal and Non-metal
b)
Non-metal and Non-metal
c)
Metal and Metal
21.
The atoms along the staircase are called 
a)
metals
b)
nonmetals
c)
metalloids
d)
noble gases
22.
Elements in a ..................have similar chemical properties.  
a)
period
b)
group
c)
row
23.
Why is water NOT on the periodic table?
a)
It is naturally occuring
b)
It is a compound, not an element
c)
It exists as a solid, a liquid, and a gas
d)
Its chemical formula doesn't fit
24.
Is this equation balanced?
a)
yes
b)
no
c)
Not enough information
25.

Which subatomic particle does the GREEN( ) circle represent?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

d)

nucleus