WorksheetsPhysical Science SOL Review
Total questions: 245
Worksheet time: 3hrs 24mins
What change will most likely increase the strength of a magnetic field produced by an electromagnet?
reduce the number of turns of the coil
switch the direction in which the battery is connected
remove the iron nail
add a battery
A group of campers travels to a cabin which has no electrical power. In order to provide the power needed, which device would be appropriate?
a resistor
an insulator
a generator
a voltmeter
Laundry in a clothes dryer often becomes charged with static electricity while drying. Which of these best explains why this happens?
Short circuits in the dryer charge the laundry
clothes with metal pieces conduct electricity in the dryer
electrons are transferred as clothes rub against each other in the dryer
heat from the dryer charges the air and prduces lightning
Which of these is an example of static electricity?
a dry-cell battery connected to wires to light a lightbulb
a balloon sticks to a wall after it is rubbed with a piece of wool
a magnet sticks to the refrigerator
a light switch that is turned on powers a ceiling fan
Which is the result of using a more powerful motor to run an elevator
the same amount of work is done in less time
less work in done in the same amount of time
the same amount of time is needed to move the same distance
a longer time is needed to move a shorter distance
To complete a project, 200,000 Joules of work are needed. The time taken to complete the project is 20 seconds. How much power is needed?
P= W/T
.0001 J/s
10,000 J/s
200,020 J/s
1,000,000 J/s
This object would be moving (pick all that are correct):
up
down
left
right
What do waves carry and transfer?
Nothing
Only Sound
Only sunlight
Energy
A wave can not travel without a ____________.
Light
Medium
Sound
A medium is _________.
a sound wave
a light beam
a olid, liquid or gas.
The bottom part of the wave is called trough.
True
False
The bottom part of the wave is called trough.
True
False
The highest part of the wave is called the _______________.
Amplitude
Wavelength
Trough
Crest
_________________________ is the distance between a point on one wave and the identical point of the next wave.
Amplitude
Frequency
Crest
Wavelength
Which wave has the greatest wavelength?
Red Wave
Orange Wave
Green Wave
Purple Wave
________is the distance between the crest and the medium.
Crest
Trough
Amplitude
Wavelength
When the amplitude of a wave increases _______.
the sound gets louder
the sound gets lower
the sound doesn't change
When the amplitude of a wave decreases_______.
the sound gets louder
the sound gets lower
the sound doesn't change
Can you make a sound in space?
No
Yes
Only if you yell really loud
Maybe
As the frequency of the wave decreases, the wave's
period decreases
amplidude increases
speed decreases
wavelength increases
Which wavelength can humans see?
Microwaves
Radio waves
Visible light
Gamma rays
What kind of wavelength does radar use?
Radio waves
Microwaves
Ultraviolet
X-Rays
Which has the longest wavelength?
Gamma Rays
Visible Light
Microwaves
Radiowaves
Which has the highest frequency?
Gamma Rays
Visible Light
Microwaves
Radiowaves
Which electromagnetic waves carry more energy?
If it has a long wavelength
If it has a short wavelength
If it has a low frequency
They all carry the same amount of energy
Which of these best describes the particle motion taking place as gas is exposed to freezing temperatues
the particles decrease in speed
the particles move with more force
the motion of the particles becomes random
the motion of the particles in unchanged
A metal spoon was placed in a dish of ice cream and became cool. which correctly describes the heat transfer process that resulted in the cooling of the spoon?
conduction, because the spoon was in contact with the cold ice cream
convection, because the spooon was in contact with the cold ice cream
conduction because the cold air currents affected the temperature of the spoon
convection beause cold air currents affected the temperature of the spoon
Which of these properties of an unknown liquid can be found using a beaker, hot plate, and a temerature probe?
density
boiling point
oxygen level
chemical composition
During the phase change between solid and a liquid, the freezing and melting stage does not change temperature.
True
False
What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?
mechanical energy to chemical energy
thermal energy to mechanical energy
chemical energy to mechanical energy
mechanical energy to thermal energy
The roller coaster cart has the most kinetic energy at position-
W
X
Y
Z
Where is the kinetic energy the greatest?
A
B
C
D
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
Thermal
Chemical
Sound
Kinetic
Which form of energy would most likely be affected by change in weather
geothermal
natural gas
wind
nuclear
What energy transformation occurs when a crock pot is plugged into an outlet and then the control knob is turned "on"?
thermal to electrical
mechanical to thermal
electrical to thermal
electrical to sound
What type of energy is electrons flowing through a wire?
Electrical energy
Chemical energy
Kinetic energy
Mechanical energy
What type of energy is stored in batteries or food?
Potential energy
Thermal energy
Chemical energy
Mechanical energy
Energy that transfers heat is?
Thermal energy
Potential energy
Mechanical energy
Kinetic energy
A solar calculator has to have light in order to work. What does the radiant light energy transform into?
Radiant
Mechanical
Potential
Chemical because of the battery.
Select two words that describe this diagram
molecule
element
atom
compound
Select two words that describe this diagram
molecule
element
atom
compound
Select two words that describe this diagram
molecule
element
atom
compound
Select two words that describe this diagram
molecule
element
atom
compound
Select two words that describe this diagram
molecule
element
atom
compound
Select two words that describe this diagram
molecule
element
atom
compound
What is a compound?
Two different elements bonded together.
Two of the same elements bonded together.
A mixture of different substances.
Two substances stuck together with glue.
Which statements are true about molecules and compounds?
The particles that make up compounds are always molecules.
Molecules are made of one atom and compounds are made of two or more atoms.
HCl is both a compound, but not a molecule.
Both molecules and compounds are mixtures of elements.
Xenon
Xe
X
Xn
Xo
Mg
Manganese
Mangium
Magnesium
Manzanium
Neon
N
No
Ne
Nn
Sulfur
Sf
Su
Sr
S
Carbon
CA
C
Ca
Cn
Protons have a ________________ charge.
positive
negative
neutral
nuclear
Electrons have a ________________ charge.
positive
negative
neutral
nuclear
Neutrons have a ________________ charge.
positive
negative
neutral
nuclear
A/an ____________ is the smallest part of an element that still has the element's properties.
atom
molecule
compound
mixture
The center of the atom is made up of a positive dense core called the
proton
neutron
electron cloud
nucleus
What particles are found in the nucleus? (Select all that apply.)
protons
electrons
neutrons
nuclei
electron clouds
The 1st energy can hold a maximum of _____ electrons.
2
8
18
32
The 2nd energy can hold a maximum of _____ electrons.
2
8
18
32
The 3rd energy can hold a maximum of _____ electrons.
2
8
18
32
The atomic number is equal to the number of
protons
neutrons
protons + neutron
electrons + neutrons
The atomic mass number is equal to the number of
protons
neutrons
electrons
protons + neutrons
What is the symbol for gold?
G
Go
Au
Ag
The model shown is an example of a
Helium atom
Carbon atom
Sodium atom
Lithium atom
What is the name of the element with the symbol "Cu"?
Cobalt
Copper
Curium
Cesium
What is name of the element with the symbol "Sn"?
Sodium
Strontium
Lead
Tin
How many protons are in Bromine?
35
79.904
80
40
How many electrons are in Bromine?
35
79.904
80
45
How many neutrons are in Fluorine?
9
18.998
19
10
What is the atomic number of Iron?
26
55.845
56
30
What is the atomic mass or mass number of Sulfur?
16
32.065
17
8
How many electrons can the 3rd energy level hold?
1
18
16
2
How many valence electrons does this atom have?
2
6
8
16
How many electrons can fit on the 1st energy level for any Bohr Model?
2
6
8
10
What is the mass number of this atom of Chlorine?
17
18
35
35.453
If an atom of Phosphorus has 16 neutrons, what is it's mass number?
15
16
30.974
31
If an atom of Fluorine has 10 neutrons, which of the following is FALSE?
The mass number is 19.
There are 10 total electrons.
There are 7 valence electrons.
There are 9 protons.
How many valence electrons chlorine (Cl) contain?
1
3
6
7
2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O
2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O
3Cr(MnO4)6
Example: H2
Al + O2 --> 2Al2O3
H2O
O2
Ex: 2H2 + O2 --> 2H2O
2C2H2 + 5O2 --> 4CO2 + 2H2O
4Fe + 3O2 --> 2Fe2O3
NaHCO3 --> Na2CO3 + H2O + CO2
2CH3OH + 3O2 --> 2CO2 + 4H2O
Network of bonded ions
Ionic bonds
Covalent bonds
Molecules
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Valence electrons are transferred
Ionic bonds
Covalent bonds
Valence electrons are shared
Ionic bonds
Covalent bonds
Conducts electricity well when melted or dissolved
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Poor electrical conductivity
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Always a solid at room temperature
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Can be a solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Generally high melting & boiling points
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Generally low melting and boiling points
Ionic compounds
Covalent compounds
Generally, atoms form bonds so that _______________.
Each atom loses its electrons
Each atom has a stable electron configuration
Each atom has an unstable electron configuration
Each atom gains electrons
What kind of bond does this show?
Ionic
Covalent
What kind of bonds are shown here?
Covalent
Ionic
What happens when you put an ionic compound in water?
The ions separate
The ions pack more closely together
Nothing happens
What type of bonding does this picture show?
Ionic
Covalent
What type of bonding does this picture show?
Ionic
Covalent
Choose which one is a physical property
Flammability
Solubility
Water Reaction
Magic
The melting point of a substance is the temperature at which the substance changes from a solid to
Gas
Liquid
Solid
Plasma
Choose the one that is a chemical property
Magnetism
Size
Color
Reactivity with water
Flammability is the ability of a substance to _________
Burn
Transfer heat
Transfer electricity
Cook
The characteristics of a substance depends on its size.
True
False
If you describe a substance as being corrosive, you have given a __________ property of that substance
Chemical
Large
Physical
Thermal
Electrical conductivity is an example of what kind of property?
Chemical
Large
Physical
Boiling
Choose the 3 that are physical properties of aluminum foil
Malleable
Luster
Oxidation
High melting point
What effect does observing the physical properties of a substance have on the substance?
Measuring physical properties changes the chemical identity of the substance
Observing physical properties has no effect on the substance
It makes to substance develop a deep seeded distrust of humans
The substance will undergo an exothermic reaction
Which of the following statements is accurate?
After observing a chemical property, the substance remains the same as before
All metals have the same physical properties
When you see water turn into steam, you have observed a chemical property
A physical property can change without causing a change in the chemical identity of the substance
What is the outcome of observing a chemical property?
Nothing
A new substance is formed with different properties
NaCl
A rise in thermal conductivity
Describe the physical and chemical properties of an emergency raft that will take you to safety
Reacts with exposure to water
Less dense than water (floats)
Corrosive
Solid at room temperature
If you had two different substances that looked exactly the same, which properties would you use to tell them apart?
Sound
Size
Color
Density
Which of these statements best describes a chemical property of a substance?
It reacts with an acid to form water
The object has a blue color
The substance has a powdery texture
It has a density of 2.11 g/cm3
Choose whether the following is a physical or chemical property: Malleability
Physical
Chemical
Choose whether the following is a physical or chemical property: Reacts with oxygen
Physical
Chemical
Choose whether the following is a physical or chemical property: Magnetic
Physical
Chemical
Choose whether the following is a physical or chemical property: Non-flammable
Physical
Chemical
Choose whether the following is a physical or chemical property: Oxidation
Physical
Chemical
Which option best describes the difference between a physical and chemical property?
There is no difference between a physical and chemical properties?
Physical properties are usually room temperature but chemical properties are very hot
Observing a chemical property results in the creation of a new substance while observing a physical change does not change the substance
The difference between physical and chemical properties are the states of matter
