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WorksheetsPhysical Science pre-test Semester 2
Total questions: 51
Worksheet time: 26mins
Which is the purpose of resonance in musical instruments?
increase in the pitch
decrease in the pitch
Make the sound louder
Make the sound softer
According to the law of conservation of mass, if two atoms of Hydrogen are used as a reactant, how many atoms of Hydrogen must be part of the product?
0
1
2
4
The electromagnetic wave with wavelengths slightly longer that visible light are?
microwaves
infrared waves
ultraviolet waves
x-rays
In soda pop, the solvent would be the
carbon dioxide
flavoring
water
sugar
What is baking soda considered?
heterogeneous
mixture
homogenous
mixture
an element
a compound
Each substance written to the right of the arrow in a chemical reaction is a
reactant
product
precipitate
catalyst
Each substance to the left side of the arrow in a chemical reaction is a
catalyst
coefficient
product
reactant
The frequency of yellow light is ____ than that of purple light.
higher than
lower than
the same as
faster than
An allotrope of carbon that is soft and can be used as a lubricant is____.
diamond
graphite
sand
silicon
An example of a balanced chemical equation is
AgNO3 + NaCl --->
4AgCl + 2NaNO3
AgNo3 + 2 NaCl + AgCl---> AgCl + 3NaNO3
AgNO3 + NaCl------->AgCl + NaNO3
2AgNO3 + 2NaCl-->
3AgCl +2NaNO3
A substance that does NOT conduct an electric current when it forms a solution is a (n)
electrolyte
non electrolyte
liquid
solid
In the diagram, the crest of the wave is shown by
a
b
c
d
The low point on a wave is called
crest
trough
rest position
none of these
The burning of wood in a campfire that produces heat and light would be both an____ and an ____ reaction
endergonic, exothermic
exergonic, endothermic
endergonic, endothermic
exergonic, exothermic
A solution that contains all the solute it can at a given temperature is called______
filled
saturated
calcified
unsaturated
Electromagnetic waves are produced by ______.
Positive and negative charges
magnetic fields
charged particles in motion
electromagnetic energy
The Noble gases are in ____.
Group 18
Group 1
Group 13
Group 2
When light is reflected from a surface, as the angle of incidence increases, the angle of reflection______.
increases
decreases
remains the same
cannot be determined
Three examples of physical changes are _______.
Freezing of water, evaporation of gasoline, and rusting of a nail.
burning of gasoline, rotting of an egg, and exploding fireworks.
sawing of wood, crushing of a can, and toasting a marshmallow.
boiling of water, bursting of a balloon, and melting of a candle.
What two elements are used with other metals to lower their melting points?
antimony and carbon
bismuth and carbon
antimony and bismuth
arsenic and antimony
Synthetic elements are found in which of the following groups?
oxides
alkali metals
halogens
actinides
If you pass a building with a siren sounding, as you move away from the building, the sirens will sound______.
higher
lower
the same
depends on the speed
A chemical reaction in which two or more substances combine to form another substance is called a _______.
synthesis reaction
decomposition reaction
product
reactant
Substances that conduct an electric current only under certain conditions are most likely to be _______.
metals
metalloids
noble gases
nonmetals
The following are examples of physical properties EXCEPT______.
density
shape
color
ability to react with oxygen
Dot diagrams are used to represent ________.
isotopes
the structure of the nucleus
atomic number
outer electrons
A vibrating electric charge produces a(n)_____.
compression wave
heat wave
electromagnetic wave
sound wave
When most chemical reactions take place, some _____in the reactants must be broken, a process that requires energy.
compounds
chemical bonds
precipitates
products
A family of elements that contains the most reactive metals is the________.
noble gases
alkaline earth metals
alkali metals
transition elements
The speed of sound in wood is ____ the speed of sound in water.
less than
greater than
the same as
depends on thetemperature
Which chemical equation is balanced?
Na + O2 -----> Na2O
2Na2 + O2---> 2Na2O2
2Na + 2O2-----> 2Na2 O
4Na + O2----> 2Na2O
A solution that contains all of the solute it can hold at a given temperature is______.
diluted
saturated
supersaturated
unsaturated
A group of covalently bonded atoms that act together as one charged atom is a __________.
crystal
molecule
negative ion
polyatomic ion
The concentration of a solution that contains a large amount of solute in the solvent could be described as ____.
concentrated
diluted
endothermic
unsaturated
Substances that prevent, or slow down, chemical reactions are called
catalysts
endothermics
inhibitors
products
The scattering of light by colloids is called
air pollution
conservation
suspension
The Tyndall effect
More solute can be dissolved in a _____ solution:
saturated
supersaturated
suspended
unsaturated
Aspartame is an artificial sweetener; it's formula is C13H16N2O5. Which element in the formula has the largest number of atoms?
Carbon
hydrogen
nitrogen
oxygen
Which region contains the halogen family of elements?
A
B
C
D
Which of the following elements will likely form a negative ion in its ionic compounds?
Li, lithium
Al, Aluminum
Mg, Magnesium
Cl, chlorine
______ are used for medical imaging.
Ultraviolet waves
Infrared waves
X-rays
Gamma rays
The energy a wave carries is measured by its _______.
wavelength
frequency
amplitude
speed
In the compound, H2O, the electrons in the bonds are unequally shared between oxygen and hydrogen, forming
cations
ionic bonds
non polar molecules
polar bonds
A(n) _____ chemical equation has the same number of atoms of each element on both sides.
physical
balanced
imbalanced
false
In general, metals are
poor conductors of heat
brittle
poor conductors of electricity
good conductors of heat
In general, nonmetals are______.
good conductors of electricity
malleable and ductile
good conductors of heat
gases at room temperature
Which category of elements have the property of being malleable and ductile?
gases
metals
metalloids
nonmetals
__ bonding, positively charged metallic ions are surrounded by a cloud of electrons.
ionic
covalent
triple
metallic
All synthetic elements _____.
are needed by the human body
are used in smoke detectors
are not typically found on earth
have more than 92 protons
The phase change in which a substance changes from a gas directly to a solid, or changes from a solid directly to a gas is
sublimation
condensation
evaporation
deposition
The phase change in which a substance changes from a gas directly to a solid, or changes from a solid directly to a gas is
sublimation
condensation
evaporation
deposition
