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EXTRA CREDIT PSCI semester review - replace lowest tier 2 grade

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Atoms of elements that are in the same group/family generally have the same number of:

a)

valence electrons

b)

protons and neutrons

c)

atomic number

d)

energy levels

2.

Hydrogen-1, hydrogen-2, and hydrogen-3 are all isotopes of each other. This means that:

a)

they have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons

b)

they are all identical

c)

they have different numbers of protons from each other

d)

they have different numbers of electrons from each other

3.

The element square in this question has multiple pieces of information on it. What doe each of the numbers represent?

a)

7 is the number of neutrons/14.007 is the number of protons

b)

7 is the mass number/14.007 is the number of electrons

c)

7 is the number of protons/14.007 is the average atomic mass

d)

7 is the mass number/14.007 is the freezing point

4.

If you had to teach a 7th grade student on the correct way to write an element's symbol, you should tell them:

a)

element symbols are always written in all capital letters

b)

element symbols are always written in all lowercase letters

c)

element symbols don't need a specific capital/lowercase letter, anyway you write it is OK

d)

element symbols should have one capital letter followed by a lowercase letter if it has a second letter

5.

Why does ARGON not form compounds?

a)

its too reactive, it would explode

b)

it only forms molecules not compounds

c)

it has an empty outer electron shell (energy level)

d)

it has a full outer electron shell and does not need to gain or lose electrons to be stable

6.

Which statement about alkaline earth metals is correct?

a)

these elements are usually gases

b)

these elements are located in group 2

c)

these elements have 2 energy levels

d)

these elements have 3 valence electrons

7.

An ionic bond is formed between what types of elements?

a)

metal and nonmetal

b)

metalloid and metal

c)

metal and metal

d)

nonmetal and nonmetal

8.

Atoms join together for the purpose of:

a)

balancing subatomic particles

b)

filling their outer energy level with electrons to be stable

c)

gaining an overall positive charge

d)

adding mass to the nucleus

9.

In a chemical formula, when a number is written as subscript after an element's symbol (ex: Cu2) it means:

a)

the number of protons for that element

b)

the mass of that element in a compound

c)

the number of electrons that atom contains

d)

the number of atoms of that element present in the compound

10.

Make a prediction about the charge of transition metals such as cobalt and iron, will they gain or lose electrons to become an ion?

a)

they will gain electrons so they get a negative oxidation number (charge)

b)

they will lose electrons so they get a positive oxidation number (charge)

c)

they will gain electrons so they get a positive oxidation number (charge)

d)

they will lose electrons so they get a negative oxidation number (charge)

11.

_____________ are negatively charged ions.

a)

cations

b)

anions

c)

onions

d)

neutrons

12.

Which of the following is true about ionic compound and its formula?

a)

it is between a cation and anion and the cation is written first

b)

it will always include subscripts, even 1's

c)

it is always between a metalloid and a nonmetal

d)

they are always between nonmetals

13.

Is it OK for a student to work alone in the school lab, without adult supervision

a)

YES

b)

NO

14.

Is it OK to perform lab experiments in the school lab without reading the instructions or directions first?

a)

YES

b)

NO

15.

Is it OK for students to touch electric HOT PLATES with their bare hands after plugging it in to check if its hot?

a)

YES

b)

NO

16.

A possible answer to a scientific question that can be tested is called a:

a)

new theory

b)

scientific method

c)

hypothesis

d)

experimental process

17.

What unit of measurement is used to measure length?

a)

meter (m)

b)

grams (g)

c)

degrees Fahrenheit (F)

d)

milliliters (mL)

18.

What piece of laboratory equipment is used to measure liquid volume?

a)

meter stick

b)

digital balance

c)

ruler

d)

graduated cylinder

19.

Using the picture of this graduated cylinder, what is the closest precise measurement of the liquid it contains?

a)

20mL

b)

24mL

c)

25mL

d)

28mL

20.

A beach ball floats on water because it is:

a)

lighter than air

b)

more dense than the water

c)

less dense than the water

d)

the plastic is lighter than air

21.

Which statement about the atom's nucleus is correct?

a)

the nucleus is the least dense area of the atom

b)

the nucleus is made up of protons (+) and electrons (-)

c)

the nucleus is made up of protons (+) and neutrons (0)

d)

the nucleus houses the electron (-) energy levels (shells)

22.

An atom's mass number equals the number of:

a)

protons

b)

electrons

c)

protons and electrons added together

d)

protons and neutrons added together

23.

Evaporating water produces gaseous water. Which has occurred during this process?

a)

A physical change has NOT resulted in a new substance.

b)

A chemical change has NOT resulted in a new substance.

c)

A chemical change has resulted in a new substance.

d)

A physical change has resulted in a new substance.

24.

According to the periodic table, which pair of elements has similar chemical properties?

a)

Al and Ga

b)

Ge and Se

c)

Ba and Bi

d)

K and Kr

25.

What coefficients must be used in order to balance the equation shown below?


_____Fe + ____O2 ----> ______Fe2O3

a)

4,3,2

b)

2,3,2

c)

2,1,2

d)

4,1,2

26.

The chemical formula for water, H2O, means that each water molecule contains which of the following?

a)

Two hydrogen atoms and one oxygen atom

b)

Two hydrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms

c)

Two hydrogen atoms and zero oxygen atoms

d)

One hydrogen atom and two oxygen atoms

27.

A neutral atom of chlorine has an atomic number of 17 and a mass number of 35. How many protons, neutrons, and electrons does this atom have?

a)

35 protons, 35 electrons, and 17 neutrons

b)

18 protons, 18 electrons, and 17 neutrons

c)

17 protons, 17 electrons, and 18 neutrons

d)

17 protons, 17 electrons, and 35 neutrons

28.

The molecules in a given sample of matter move independently of one another. The substance takes the shape of its container. When the substance is moved from one container to another, its shape changes, but its volume remains the same. What type of substance is being described?

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

29.

According to placement in the periodic table, which of these BEST explains why an ionic bond is the most likely type of bond formed between a metal and a nonmetal?

a)

An ionic bond forms when two atoms share electrons; a metal and nonmetal are likely to share electrons.

b)

An ionic bond forms between oppositely charged ions; metals and nonmetals are likely to be oppositely charged.

c)

An ionic bond forms when one of the atoms is nonreactive; metals tend to be nonreactive and form ionic bonds.

d)

An ionic bond forms when one of the atoms is nonreactive; nonmetals tend to be nonreactive and form ionic bonds.

30.

The covalent compound dinitrogen tetroxide tells you that this compound contains

a)

two nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms.

b)

four nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.

c)

four nitrogen atoms and four oxygen atoms.

d)

two nitrogen atoms and two oxygen atoms.

31.

When atoms are neutral, what is the best explanation for this?

a)

The number of protons and the number of neutrons are equal.

b)

The number of protons and the number of electrons are equal.

c)

All atoms contain neutrons, which have no charge.

d)

The number of neutrons and the number of electrons are equal.

32.

The chemical equation shown below is an example of which type of chemical reaction?


Cr + Fe(NO3)2 ----> Fe + Cr(NO3)3

a)

single displacement

b)

decomposition

c)

combustion

d)

double displacement

33.

Which of the following chemical reactions represents a synthesis reaction?

a)

Cu + AgNO3 ----> Ag + CuNO3

b)

2 CH4 + 4 O2 ----> 2 CO2 + 4 H2O

c)

2 N2 + 3 H2 ----> 2 NH3

d)

AlCl3 + 3 NaOH ----> 3 NaCl + Al(OH)3

34.

Which of the following describes the process of grinding quartz down to produce sand?

a)

Chemical change

b)

Change of state

c)

Physical change

d)

Chemical reaction

35.

If calcium and chlorine form a compound, what would the resulting chemical formula be?

a)

CaCl3

b)

CaCl2

c)

Ca2Cl

d)

CaCl

36.

Which statement best describes compounds with covalent bonds?

a)

They tend to be soluble in water.

b)

They are formed between metals and nonmetals.

c)

They conduct electricity well

d)

They share electrons to form bonds.

37.

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?

a)

A substance is dissolved in water.

b)

Two solutions mixed in a beaker produce a solid.

c)

A solution freezes in the freezer.

d)

A metal strip bends when heated

38.

In order for the following equation to be balanced, what coefficient must be placed in front of Al2O3?

4 Al + 3 O2 ----> ___ Al2O3

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

6

39.

A student wants to transform a sample of gaseous carbon dioxide into solid carbon dioxide. What must she do to accomplish this task?

a)

Add energy to the sample.

b)

Remove energy from the sample.

c)

Add mass to the sample.

d)

Remove mass from the sample.

40.

Which of the following is used to determine the identify of an atom?

a)

number of neutrons

b)

mass number

c)

number of protons

d)

number of valence electrons

41.

The density of aluminum is 2.70 g/cm3. If a piece of aluminum has a volume of 54.0 cm3, what is its mass?

a)

14.6 g

b)

146 g

c)

20.0 g

d)

0.050 g

42.

Of the balanced chemical equations shown below, which one most correctly represents a combustion reaction?

a)

CaO + H2O ----> Ca(OH)2

b)

2 N2 + 3 H2 ----> 2 NH3

c)

2 CH4 + 4 O2 ----> 2 CO2 + 4 H2O

d)

AlCl3 + 3 NaOH ----> 3 NaCl + Al(OH)3

43.

Imagine you are performing an experiment with baking soda and vinegar. You place 5g of baking soda into a balloon and attach it to a small flask containing 10 grams of vinegar. You place your system on a balance and get a total reading of 65 grams. After lifting the balloon to allow the baking soda and vinegar to mix, you observe the balloon begin to fill with gas. When you take the mass of the system after the reaction using your balance, what will the mass be?

a)

65 g

b)

60 g

c)

10 g

d)

5 g

44.

What is the chemical formula for the ionic compound formed between aluminum and oxygen atoms?

a)

Al2O2

b)

Al3O2

c)

Al2O3

d)

Al3O3

45.

The chemical equation below shows the reaction between phosphorus and oxygen to form phosphorus pentoxide. Does the reaction obey the law of conservation of mass?


P4 + 5 O2 ----> 2 P2O5

a)

No, because there are not the same number of phosphorus atoms on both side of the reaction.

b)

No, because there are not the same number of oxygen atoms on both side of the reaction.

c)

Yes, because there are equal numbers of phosphorus and oxygen atoms on both sides of the reaction.

d)

Yes, because the reaction is a decomposition reaction.

46.
What is a closed path for electrons to flow through?
a)
static electricity
b)
circuit
c)
amperes
47.
Identify the conductor below.
a)
cloth rag
b)
plastic bottle
c)
gold ring
48.
Identify the insulator below.
a)
aluminum foil
b)
paperclip
c)
rubber eraser
49.
As the resistance in a circuit increases, the electric current __________.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
50.
Electricity is the flow of _________.
a)
protons
b)
neutrons
c)
electrons
51.
What type of circuit is pictured?
a)
series
b)
Parallel
52.

What would happen if in a circuit the voltage is increase?

a)

The time would increase

b)

The current would increase

c)

The current would decrease

d)

The current would stay the same

53.

In order to electrical current to flow through a wire the wire must be connected in a ____________ that includes a source of electrical current.

a)

averager matter

b)

Complete loop

c)

In an incomplete loop

d)

Interrupted Circuit

54.

If lamp 1 is unscrewed from its holder, what will happen to lamp 2?

a)

It will get brighter

b)

It will stay the same brightness

c)

It will go out

d)

Nothing will happen

55.

If lamp 2 is unscrewed from its holder, what will happen to lamp1?

a)

It will stay lit

b)

It will go out

c)

It will get dimmer

d)

It will dissapear

56.
A girl on a motorbike passes by at a speed of 15 m/s. Her mass is 40 kg. What is her kinetic energy
a)
300 Joules
b)
600 Joules
c)
950 Joules
d)
4500 Joules
57.
Calculate the potential energy of a roller coaster at the top of a 72 m hill that has a mass of 112 kg.
a)
79,027 J
b)
790,720 J
c)
7,020 J
d)
790,700 J
58.
Which character has the greatest gravitational potential energy?
a)
Character A
b)
Character B
c)
Character C
d)
Character D
59.
Which skier has the greatest kinetic energy?
a)
Skier A
b)
Skier B
c)
Skier C
d)
Skier D
60.

What is potential energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

stored energy

c)

renewable energy

d)

non renewable energy

61.

What is kinetic energy?

a)

moving energy

b)

potential energy

c)

stored energy

d)

renewable energy

62.
WHICH OF THESE DESCRIBES THE LAW OF CONSERVATION OF ENERGY?
a)
NO MACHINE IS 100% EFFICIENT
b)
ENERGY IS NEITHER CREATED OR DESTROYED
c)
THE ENERGY RESOURCES OF EARTH ARE LIMITED
d)
THE ENERGY OF A SYSTEM IS ALWAYS DECREASING
63.

Four balls are thrown at the same velocity, with different masses. Which ball has the most kinetic energy?

a)

The 20g ball

b)

The 50g ball

c)

The 24g ball

d)

The 40g ball

64.
What is the transfer of heat by movement of liquids or gases?
a)
Radiation
b)
Convection
c)
Conduction
d)
Heat
65.
What are waves that can transfer heat through the vacuum of empty space?
a)
Electromagnetic waves
b)
Convection
c)
Conduction
d)
Heat
66.
What is the transfer of heat by direct contact?
a)
Convection
b)
Electromagnetic waves
c)
Radiation
d)
Conduction
67.

What is the measurement of the average kinetic energy of the molecules of a substance?

a)

Kinetic energy

b)

Temperature

c)

Velocity

d)

Potential energy

68.
Rockets are launched into space using jet propulsion where exhaust accelerates out from the rocket and the rocket accelerates in an opposite direction.
a)
Newton's 1st Law
b)
Newton's 2nd Law
c)
Newton's 3rd Law
d)
None of them
69.
What is the net force and the direction of movement?
a)
50 Newtons, Left
b)
50 Newtons, Right
c)
500 Newtons, RIght
d)
450 Newtons, LEft
70.
What is Newtons 1st law of motion?
a)
Force= Mass multiplied by acceleration 
b)
An object at rest stays at rest unless acted on an unbalanced force. (inertia)
c)
For every action there is a equal and opposite  re-action.
d)
law of gravity 
71.
What is Newtons 2nd law of motion?
a)
Pancakes 
b)
Force= Mass multiplied by acceleration
c)
For every action there is a equal and opposite  re-action.
d)
Law of gravity 
72.
A net force of 15 N is exerted on an encyclopedia to cause it to accelerate at a rate of 5 m/s2. Determine the mass of the encyclopedia?
a)
 m = 3.0 kg
b)
m = 4.0 kg 
c)
m = 3.0 ml 
d)
m = 30.0 g
73.
Mass is a measure of an object's inertia. Objects with greater mass have a greater inertia; objects with less mass have less inertia.
a)
true 
b)
false 
74.
__________ is the sum of all forces acting on an object. It is capable of accelerating a mass. 
a)
velocity
b)
gravity
c)
net force
d)
distance
75.
A unbalanced force means that an object is 
a)
zero net force
b)
changing its motion
c)
sitting still
d)
object at rest