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Worksheets8th Grade Science EOG Review 8.P.1
Total questions: 193
Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins
Which subatomic particle is inside the nucleus of an atom, determines the atom's identity, and has a positive charge?
Proton
Electron
Neutron
Which subatomic particle is inside the nucleus of an atom, acts like glue, and has no charge?
Proton
Electron
Neutron
Which subatomic particle travels outside of the nucleus of an atom, determines the atom's chemical properties, and has a negative charge?
Proton
Neutron
Electron
When two or more types of atoms are combined chemically, they make what?
Mixture
Compound
Solution
Vapor
Who created the periodic table of elements?
John Dalton
Hennig Brand
Antoine Lavoisier
Dmitri Mendeleev
An element is identified by
its number of protons.
the atomic mass.
the type of charge.
its number of isotopes.
Each of the elements in the periodic table has a specific number. What does this number represent?
the half-life
the number of neutrons
the number of protons
the number of isotopes
The number of protons and neutrons in the atom is its
atomic mass.
atomic number.
atomic power.
atomic clock.
The element sodium appears like this in the periodic table. Which is its chemical symbol?
11
Na
sodium
22.990
The chemical formula for baking soda is NaHCO3. How many different elements make up baking soda?
1
2
3
4
How are elements ordered in the modern periodic table?
by date of discovery
by decreasing atomic mass
by increasing atomic number
by alphabetical order of element symbols
The periodic table contains rows and columns. What are the horizon rows called?
groups
families
columns
periods
How many periods does the periodic table contain?
7
8
9
10
What are the columns of the periodic table called?
periods
rows
tables
groups or families
How many groups does the periodic table contain?
2
3
18
32
Properties such as magnetism, luster, and malleability have been used to group together which category of elements on the periodic table?
metals
nonmetals
metaloids
noble gases
What general category describes the majority of the elements in the periodic chart?
metals
liquids
nonmetals
gases
If a highly-reactive metal with one valence electron is discovered, in which group would the element best fit?
group 1
group 2
group 17
group 18
Electrons located in an atom's outer most electron shell.
electrolysis
valence electrons
electronics
election
Which statement best explains how periods on the periodic table are organized?
increasing atomic number from left to right
increasing number of neutrons from left to right
decreasing number of electrons from left to right
decreasing atomic mass number from left to right
In which groups did Mendeleev most likely place highly-reactive elements?
group 1 (IA) and group 17 (VIIA)
group 1 (IA) and group 18 (VIIIA)
group 2 (IIA) and group 18 (VIIIA)
Which best explains how the periodic table is used to identify properties of elements?
by the color and shape of the elements
by the number of electrons in the elements
by the group in which the elements are located
An engineer needs a hard, non-magnetic semiconductor. Which element would best fit this description?
aluminum (Al)
carbon (C)
silicon (Si)
silver (Ag)
Why does reactivity in non-metals most likely increase from left to right in the periodic table?
atomic radius increases
attraction for electrons increase
attraction for electrons decreases
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
A chemical reaction occurs in a sealed test tube. As the results of the reaction 24 grams of product are produced. Which is most likely true?
The mass of the reactants was 24 grams
The mass of the reactants was less than 24 grams
The mass of the reactants was more than 24 grams
Which chemical equation correctly demonstrates the conservation of mass?
KClO3 ---> KCl + O2
H2O +CO2 -----> H2CO3
Mg + HCl ----> H2 = MgCl2
When vinegar and baking soda are combined, a mixture is produced, and gas is released. Which statement is true?
The mass of the gas is equal to the mass of the vinegar and baking soda
The mass of the mixture and gas is equal to the mass of the vinegar and baking soda
The mass of the mixture and gas is greater than the mass of the baking soda and vinegar
CH4(g) + __O2(g) → CO2(g) + 2H2O(g)
2Mg + O2 → 2MgO
MgCl2 + Na
MgCl2 + 2Na
Which of the following is a example of physical change ?
burning of wood
photosynthesis
melting of ice-cream
ripening of fruit
What does the picture represent ?
physical change
chemical change
Observe the picture and choose the correct option.
Irreversible physical change
Reversible physical change
Which one is not the characteristics of a physical change ?
They are changes in the physical properties of substance.
They are irreversible
Rearrangement of molecules take place
No new substances are formed
A chemical change may involve
Evolution of gas
Change in temperature
Change in colour
All of the above
Which of the following is evidence of a physical change?
New substance
Shape Change
Light produced
Gas released.
What is the definition of chemical change?
any change that results in the formation of one (or more) new chemical substance(s).
changing of only the appearance of the object
matter cannot be created or destroyed, only change form
changes affecting the form of a chemical substance, but not its chemical composition.
Choose every image that represents a chemical change.
C2H6 + 5O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2O2
Given this chemical equation, what are the REACTANTS?
C2H6 and 5O2
2CO2 and 3H2O2
Observe the reaction shown here. The formula for this equation is N2 + H2 → NH3 . What do you observe about the atoms of nitrogen in this reaction?
There are 2 atoms of nitrogen in the reactants and only 1 in the products. This violates the Law of Conservation of Mass.
There are 2 atoms of nitrogen in the reactants and 3 in the products. This violates the Law of Conservation of Mass.
There are 2 atoms of nitrogen in the reactants and 2 in the products. This is in line with the Law of Conservation of Mass.
2KI + ____Cl2 → 2KCl + I2
2Al +____ HCl → 2AlCl3 + 3H2
Combustion is an .................Process
Endothermic
Exothermic
Both (a) and (b)
None of the above
A chemical reaction that absorbs energy in the form of heat is described as
endothermic
exothermic
combustion
unbalanced
The principle of conservation of mass is true
only for reactions that take place in open systems
only for reactions that take place in closed systems
for reactions in both open and closed systems
for no reaction at all
Which best represents a compound?
Which best compares a homogeneous mixture and a heterogeneous mixture?
Homogeneous mixtures are formed through physical changes, while heterogeneous mixtures are formed through chemical changes.
Homogeneous mixtures are composed of two different liquids, while heterogeneous mixtures are composed of a solid and a liquid.
The particles in a homogeneous mixture will separate if left undisturbed, while the particles in a heterogeneous mixture cannot be filtered out of the mixture.
A homogenous mixture is the same throughout, while a heterogeneous mixture is not uniform throughout.
Which is an example of a compound?
O2
2Cl
H2SO4
Hydrogen
Which pair of elements has the most similar properties?
Li and B
I and Ca
K and He
N and P
Why are the noble gases such as helium (He) and neon (Ne) grouped together in the periodic table?
They are nonreactive gases.
They are highly reactive metallic solids.
They are dangerous gases when combined with water.
They are liquid at room temperature and have high boiling points.
What category of elements is found between the metals and nonmetals on the periodic table?
synthetic
metalloids
radioactive
noble gases
Properties such as magnetism, luster (shine), and malleability have been used to group together which category of elements on the periodic table?
metals
nonmetals
metalloids
noble gases
What happens to water molecules during the boiling process?
They move faster and move farther apart as they absorb heat.
They move faster and remain close together as they absorb heat.
They move more slowly but move farther apart as they lose heat.
They move faster and move farther apart as they lose heat.
Which shows one example of a physical change and one example of a chemical change?
boiling water and melting wax
rusting iron and baking a cake
dissolving powder and shredding paper
freezing water and burning coal
Which is the best evidence that the creation of a precipitate is the result of a chemical reaction?
demonstrates gas production
demonstrates a temperature change
demonstrates a new substance has formed
None of the above provide evidence of a chemical change.
If a chemical reaction such as photosynthesis begins with 6 atoms of carbon (C), how many atoms of carbon (C) should be in the products?
12 atoms of carbon (C)
6 atoms of carbon (C)
3 atoms of carbon (C)
2 atoms of carbon (C)
How does a balanced chemical equation satisfy the Law of Conservation of Mass?
During a chemical reaction, the total amount of matter stays the same.
During a chemical reaction, matter is destroyed.
During a chemical reaction, one or more new substances are formed.
During a chemical reaction, the total number of atoms increases.
When wood is burned, it is changed into ash and carbon is released into the atmosphere as smoke. If 2 kg of wood were burned, how much ash would result?
exactly 2 kg because mass is conserved in this system
less than 2 kg because some of the mass is lost as gas
greater than 2 kg because carbon is added to the system
greater than 2 kg because carbon is added to the system
A compound containing potassium (K), chlorine (Cl), and oxygen (O) has the chemical formula KClO . Which best represents a balanced chemical reaction showing the breakdown of KClO into simpler substances?
2KClO3 → 2KCl
2KClO3 → Cl2 + 3O2
2KClO3 → 2K + 3O2
2KClO3 → 2KCl + 3O2
A researcher combines 37 grams of iron with 16 grams of oxygen. Based on the Law of Conservation of Mass, what will be the resulting mass of the product?
16 grams
21 grams
37 grams
53 grams
The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called
groups
towers
periods
atomic numbers
The vertical (up and down) columns in the Periodic Table are called
groups
towers
periods
atomic numbers
The letter, C, is a ... of carbon.
Name
Nickname
Chemical Symbol
Pseudonym
Which of the following are physical properties of metal?
Luster
Conductivity
Malleability
Ductility
True or False: The reactivity of metals tends to decrease as you move from left to right across the periodic table.
True
False
Name this group: These metals are the most reactive.
Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.
Name this group: These metals are the second most reactive.
Name this group: These metals contain familiar metals such as gold, iron, and copper.
Name this group: These metals, located near the nonmetals, are never found uncombined in nature.
Find these groups: Locate Lanthanides and Actinides.
Which of the following could be properties of nonmetals?
Poor electrical conductivity
Poor thermal conductivity
Dullness
Brittleness
I am a metal
I am in group 2
I am in period 6
I am…
Mo
Re
S
Ba
I am a nonmetal
I am in period 2
I am in group 16/6A
Ba
Si
Ba
O
Find an element with similar chemical properties to Barium (Ba).
Ca an Ra, because they are in the same group and have similar chemical properties.
Cs and La, b/c they are in the same period number.
Ca and Y, b/c they are 90 degree angle and have similiar properties.
What is the left part of a chemical equation called?
2H2 + O2 ---> 2H2O
Reactants
Yields
Products
Chemical equation
What is the right part of a chemical equation called?
2H2 + O2 ---> 2H2O
Reactants
Yields
Products
Chemical Equation
What is the total number of atoms present in 5Na3PO4?
5
55
40
8
How many Mn atoms are found in the following compound?
2MnO4
1
2
4
8
What is the little number after an element in a chemical equation called?
Example: H2
Coefficient
Atom
Subscript
Equation
Is the following equation balanced?
Al + O2 ---> 2Al2O3
YES
NO
What is the number before a chemical formula called?
Example: 2H2 + O2 ---> 2H2O
Coefficient
Atom
Subscript
Equation
How many elements are in C6H12O6?
1
2
3
4
Which of the following equations are correctly balanced?
12CO2 + H2O ---> C6H12O6 + O2
CO2 + H2O ---> 3C6H12O6 + O2
CO2 + 9H2O ---> C6H12O6 + O2
6CO2 + 6H2O ---> C6H12O6 + 6O2
Balance this equation:
H2 + Cl2 ---> HCl
It is balanced.
H2 + Cl2 ---> 2HCl
3H2 + Cl2 ---> 6HCl
H2 + 3Cl2 ---> 6HCl
Balance this equation:
HgO ---> 2Hg + O2
It is balanced.
2HgO ---> 2Hg + O2
2HgO ---> Hg + O2
HgO ---> Hg + 2O2
Complete the sentence.
During a chemical reaction, atoms ________.
can appear
can disappear
get rearranged
stop moving and vibrating
What is the Law of Conservation of Mass?
It states that matter cannot be created or destroyed.
It states that energy cannot be created or destroyed.
It states that matter can be created or destroyed.
It states that sound can be created or destroyed.
Mg + __HCl ---> MgCl2 + H2
Balance the following equation:
___ H2+ ___ O2→___ H2O
1, 1, 3
2, 2, 2
1, 2, 1
2,1, 2
Who created the periodic table of elements?
John Dalton
Hennig Brand
Antoine Lavoisier
Dmitri Mendeleev
An element is identified by
its number of protons.
the atomic mass.
the type of charge.
its number of isotopes.
Each of the elements in the periodic table has a specific number. What does this number represent?
the half-life
the number of neutrons
the number of protons
the number of isotopes
The number of protons and neutrons in the atom is its
atomic mass.
atomic number.
atomic power.
atomic clock.
The element sodium appears like this in the periodic table. Which is its chemical symbol?
11
Na
sodium
22.990
The chemical formula for baking soda is NaHCO3. How many different elements make up baking soda?
1
2
3
4
How are elements ordered in the modern periodic table?
by date of discovery
by decreasing atomic mass
by increasing atomic number
by alphabetical order of element symbols
The periodic table contains rows and columns. What are the horizon rows called?
groups
families
columns
periods
How many periods does the periodic table contain?
7
8
9
10
What are the columns of the periodic table called?
periods
rows
tables
groups or families
How many groups does the periodic table contain?
2
3
18
32
Properties such as magnetism, luster, and malleability have been used to group together which category of elements on the periodic table?
metals
nonmetals
metaloids
noble gases
What general category describes the majority of the elements in the periodic chart?
metals
liquids
nonmetals
gases
If a highly-reactive metal with one valence electron is discovered, in which group would the element best fit?
group 1
group 2
group 17
group 18
Electrons located in an atom's outer most electron shell.
electrolysis
valence electrons
electronics
election
Which statement best explains how periods on the periodic table are organized?
increasing atomic number from left to right
increasing number of neutrons from left to right
decreasing number of electrons from left to right
decreasing atomic mass number from left to right
In which groups did Mendeleev most likely place highly-reactive elements?
group 1 (IA) and group 17 (VIIA)
group 1 (IA) and group 18 (VIIIA)
group 2 (IIA) and group 18 (VIIIA)
Which best explains how the periodic table is used to identify properties of elements?
by the color and shape of the elements
by the number of electrons in the elements
by the group in which the elements are located
An engineer needs a hard, non-magnetic semiconductor. Which element would best fit this description?
aluminum (Al)
carbon (C)
silicon (Si)
silver (Ag)
Why does reactivity in non-metals most likely increase from left to right in the periodic table?
atomic radius increases
attraction for electrons increase
attraction for electrons decreases
