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Chemistry 8th grade level

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 49mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Atoms are made up of subatomic particles called

a)

protons, futons, electrons

b)

electrons, neutrons, protons

c)

neutrons, atomic number, element

d)

protons, neutrons, enzymes

2.

What subatomic particles are located in the nucleus

a)

protons, electrons

b)

neutrons, electrons

c)

protons, neutrons

d)

electrons, protons

3.

Which of the following best describes the relationship between cells and living things in general?

a)

All living things are made up of one or more cells.

b)

The larger the living thing, the larger its cells.

c)

There is one kind of cell of which all living things are made.

d)

The number of cells in all living things is the same.

4.

If we have any substance, it can be concluded that a chemical change has happened if–

a)

the matter is stirred thoroughly

b)

there is a decrease in mass

c)

the state of matter changes

d)

there is a color change.

5.

Which of the following would indicate the formation of a new substance?

a)

a liquid turns to a solid

b)

Bubbles and fizzing occur

c)

A liquid turns to a solid

d)

a solid dissolves in a liquid

6.

Which of the following would indicate the formation of a new substance?

a)

a solid stays a solid

b)

two liquids are mixed and it warms up

c)

an explosion

d)

A piece of paper is crumpled.

7.

When two liquids are mixed, the container feels colder to the touch. This is evidence of what?

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

c)

state of matter change

d)

no change

8.

When two liquids are mixed, the color and temperature stay the same. This is evidence of what?

a)

physical change

b)

No change

c)

state of matter change

d)

chemical change

9.

Which of the following is an example that includes evidence of a chemical change?

a)

A sample of a mineral is broken down into smaller pieces

b)

A sample of zinc is placed in water and it settles to the bottom.

c)

Sugar that is burned gives off an odor and turns brown and then black.

d)

A solid block of ice is heated, and it completely melts into a liquid.

10.

A physical change can be distinguished from a chemical change because this happens in a physical change:

a)

A new substance is produced, but the new substance has properties identical to the original substance.

b)

An entirely new substance with new properties forms as a result of the change.

c)

The properties of the substance may change, but no new substances are produced.

d)

The properties of the substance change for only a short time but will return to their original state.

11.

During digestion the body uses both physical and chemical changes to move and process food. Which of the following is an example of a physical change?

a)

Teeth breaking food down into smaller pieces

b)

Protein breaking down into amino acids in the stomach

c)

Enzymes breaking down carbohydrates into simple sugars

d)

Hydrochloric acid breaking down fats in the stomach

12.

When two liquids are mixed, the color and temperature stay the same. This is evidence of what?

a)

physical change

b)

No change

c)

state of matter change

d)

chemical change

13.
a)
Same group
b)
Same period
14.
a)
energy levels
b)
valence electrons
c)
protons
d)
neutrons
15.
a)
Group 1
b)
Group 17
c)
Group 18
d)
Group 2
16.
a)
Group 1
b)
Group 17
c)
Group 18
d)
Group 2
17.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
18.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
19.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
20.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
21.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
22.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
23.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
24.
a)
Metals
b)
Nonmetals
c)
Metalloids
25.

What are the three main groups of the periodic table?

a)

groups

b)

metal

c)

nonmetals

d)

metalloids

e)

periods

26.

What are the vertical columns on the periodic called?

a)

groups

b)

periods

c)

nonmetals

d)

metals

e)

metalloids

27.

What do the vertical columns on the periodic table tell us?

a)

The number of orbitals

b)

The number of valence electrons (electrons on the outer most shell)

28.

What are the horizontal rows on the periodic table called?

a)

periods

b)

groups

c)

metals

d)

nonmetals

e)

metalloids

29.

What do the horizontal rows on the periodic table tell us?

a)

The number of orbitals

b)

The number of valence electrons (the electrons on the outer most shell)

30.

What does the number of proton tell us?

a)

electrons

b)

atomic number

c)

atomic mass

d)

neutrons

31.

How do you calculate the number of neutrons? *

a)

Mass = Atomic number - Neutrons

b)

Mass - Atomic number = Neutrons

c)

Atomic number = Neutrons

32.

How many protons and electrons does nickel have?

a)

28

b)

58.69

33.

What is the atomic mass?

a)

58.693

b)

28

34.

How many orbitals does Nickel have?

a)

3

b)

4

c)

5

d)

10

35.

Using the periodic table. What Element has the Atomic number of 8?

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Helium

c)

Oxygen

d)

Neon

36.

Which of the following pairs of elements belong to the same period?

a)

Na and Cl

b)

Na and Li

c)

Na and Cu

d)

Na and Ne

37.

Which of the following pairs of elements belong to the same group?

a)

H and He

b)

Li and Be

c)

C and Pb

d)

Ga and Ge

38.
The two subatomic particles that make up the mass of the atom are the _____ and the _____.
a)
proton, neutron
b)
proton, electron
c)
neutron, electron
d)
electron, energy levels
39.
What is the atomic mass of the atom pictured? 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
18
d)
19
40.
What is the atomic number of the atom pictured? 
a)
9
b)
10
c)
18
d)
19
41.

How many valence electrons does Hydrogen Have?

a)

1 Valence electron

b)

2 Valence electron

c)

3 Valence electron

d)

4 Valence electron

e)

5 Valence electron

42.

How many valence electrons does carbon have?

a)

4

b)

5

c)

6

d)

7

43.

Valence electrons are in the...

a)

Innermost energy level of the atom.

b)

Middle energy level of the atom.

c)

Outermost energy level of the atom.

d)

energy levels of the atom.

44.

What is the name of the family that is highlighted?

a)

Alkali Metal Family

b)

Halogen Family

c)

Noble Gas Family

d)

Transition Metal Family

45.

Which element has 3 valence electrons?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

E

d)

C

46.
Is this a metal, nonmetal or metalloid?
a)
Metal
b)
Nonmetal
c)
Metalloid
47.

To which group does this atom belong?

a)

1

b)

3

c)

13

d)

11

48.
How many energy levels does an atom of Chlorine have?
a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
7
49.
List the two most reactive families on the periodic table.
a)
Alkali metals & Transition Metals
b)
Noble gases & Oxygen Family
c)
Halogens & Alkali metals
d)
Halogens & Noble gases