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Chemistry (8.P.1.1/8.P.1.3) Test Review

Total questions: 66

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
A pure substance...
a)
is an element or a compound
b)
is an element or a mixture
c)
is a compound or a mixture
d)
is a mixture
2.

This picture represents which of the following?

a)

A single element

b)

Mixture of molecules

c)

mixture of atoms

d)

mixture of compounds

3.

The basic building blocks of most of the matter around you.

a)

elements

b)

protons

c)

atoms

d)

electrons

4.

What does the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus determine?

a)

The atomic number

b)

the atomic mass

c)

the number of electrons

d)

the number of shells needed for all electrons

5.

What subatomic particle determines the identity of an element?

a)

number of electrons

b)

number of protons

c)

number of neutrons

d)

number of atoms

6.

Which of the following substances resents an element?

a)

water

b)

salt

c)

trail mix

d)

gold

7.

What is the smallest unit of an element that still retains the element's properties?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

atom

d)

molecule

8.

protons are

a)

located in the nucleus and have a positive charge

b)

located in the nucleus and have a negative charge

c)

the most important part of an atom

d)

atoms

9.

In an element

a)

there are many different substances

b)

the atoms are all the same

c)

the atoms are all different

d)

the electrons, protons and neutrons are located in the nucleus

10.

Identify the heterogeneous mixture

a)

sweet tea

b)

salad

c)

jello

d)

gold

11.

1 A substance made up of two or more chemically combined elements is —

a)

an element

b)

mixture

c)

compound

d)

solution

12.
NaHCO3 is an example of —
a)
an abbreviation
b)
a compound
c)
a mixture
d)
an element
13.
Classify the picture with the correct label.
a)
Element
b)
Compound
c)
Mixture of Elements
d)
Mixture of Compounds
14.

What does this illustrate

a)

Elements

b)

Compunds

c)

Mixture of Elements and Compunds

d)

Mixture of Compounds

15.

This diagram represents a _____.

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Mixture of compound and element

d)

Mixture of two elements

16.

Brass is a metal that is bright red and gold. It is formed by combining, not chemically, two elements, zinc and copper. Based on the information, how would brass be classified?

a)

an element

b)

compound

c)

mixture

d)

suspension

17.

Because an element can not be broken down into a simpler substance, it is considered to be

a)

a chemical impurity

b)

a chemical substance

c)

a pure substance

d)

unbreakable

18.

Identify the homogeneous mixture

a)

milk

b)

trail mix

c)

calcium

d)

sugar

19.

Which of the following is not a compound

a)

aluminum (Al)

b)

salt (NaCl)

c)

water (H2O)

d)

sugar (C6H12O6)

20.

Carbon and oxygen combine chemically to form carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide is

a)

an ion

b)

a nucleus

c)

a compound

d)

an atom

21.

Which particle has a positive electrical charge?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

22.

Which of the three particles has the smallest mass?

a)

proton

b)

neutron

c)

electron

23.

Which particles make up the nucleus of an atom? (you can choose more than one answers)

a)

proton

b)

electron

c)

neutron

24.

Protons have a negative electrical charge

a)

true

b)

false

25.

Electrons are found in the nucleus of the atom

a)

true

b)

false

26.

Neutrons have the same mass as protons do

a)

true

b)

false

27.
A pure substance...
a)
is an element or a compound
b)
is an element or a mixture
c)
is a compound or a mixture
d)
is a mixture
28.

An example of a pure substance is

a)

gold

b)

salad

c)

sweet tea

d)

electron clouds

29.
What is matter?
a)
Anything that has mass and occupies space
b)
Anything that has mass
c)
Anything that is made of air
d)
ALL of them 
30.

Solutions are ___________ mixtures.

a)

Solid

b)

Homogenous

c)

Heterogeneous

d)

Gas

31.
Two substances physically combined and that appears the same throughout is classified as
a)
A homogeneous mixture
b)
A heterogeneous mixture
c)
An element
d)
  A compound
32.
How many protons are in this element?
a)
79
b)
196
c)
117
d)
Cannot be determined
33.

one or two letters that represent the name of an element

a)

element name

b)

element symbol

c)

atomic number

d)

atomic mass

34.
What does the 1.00794 stand for?
a)
Hydrogen
b)
atomic number
c)
atomic mass
d)
atomic explosion
35.

What does the C represent?

a)

atomic mass

b)

atomic number

c)

element name

d)

chemical symbol

36.
What's a valence electron?
a)
electrons in the second energy level
b)
electrons in the outermost energy level
c)
the atomic number
d)
electrons in the first level
37.
How are valence electrons related to reactivity?
a)
The closer the number of valence electrons is to 1 or 7, the higher the reactivity
b)
The fewer valence electrons, the higher the reactivity
c)
The more valence electrons, the lower the reactivity
d)
The closer the number of valence electrons is to 3 and 4, the higher the reactivity
38.
Saltwater is a ______ because its parts can be separated by physical means such as filtration and evaporation.
a)
Mixture
b)
Molecule
c)
Compound
d)
Element
39.
When a drink mix is added to water and stirred so that the powder is all evenly spread out in the solution a ______ is formed.
a)
Homogeneous mixture
b)
Impure substance
c)
Pure substance
d)
Heterogenous mixture
40.
Compounds and mixtures are DIFFERENT because:
a)
Compounds can only be separated by chemical reactions but mixtures must be separated by physical processes
b)
Mixtures can only be separated by chemical reactions and compounds cannot
c)
Compounds and mixtures are the same thing
d)
Compounds can only be separated by physical processes and mixtures cannot
41.
What is the atomic number?
a)
the number of protons
b)
the number of protons and neutrons
c)
the number of neutrons
d)
the number of protons and electrons
42.

A student passes a magnet over 10 grams of powder. Four grams of the powder stick to the magnet, while 6 grams do not. Which of these identifies the substance?

a)

an element

b)

a compound

c)

a solution

d)

a mixture

43.

How many neutrons does oxygen have?

a)

8

b)

16

c)

5

d)

6

44.

Look at Sodium (atomic number 11) on the Periodic Table. How many orbitals would it take to accommodate all Sodiums electrons?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

45.

How many valence electrons does Chlorine (Cl) have?

a)

2

b)

3

c)

5

d)

7

46.

What do valence electrons determine about an atom?

a)

how reactive it is

b)

the identity of the atom

c)

mass of the atom

d)

phase of matter at room temp

47.

A scientist placed a sample of lithium into a container of water. The scientist observed the lithium floating and making a buzzing sound as gas bubbles were forming around it. Which conclusion is BEST supported by this observation?

a)

A chemical change took place

b)

The lithium was dissolved by the water

c)

Dissolved gasses were released

d)

Water was vaporized

48.

A chemist observed bubbling and fizzing after adding an acid solution to a white powdery substance in a beaker. Which of the following can be inferred?

a)

The acid boiled when poured into the beaker.

b)

The acid and powder formed a new product.

c)

A physical reaction produced a gas mixture.

d)

A reaction occurred that produced heat.

49.

As part of a study, a scientist observed a number of different molecular changes in matter. Which of the following observations provides evidence of a physical change?

a)

using heat to burn a log in a fireplace

b)

using light to produce sugar in plants

c)

a cake that was baked from many ingredients

d)

a bottle that was broken into many small pieces

50.

When frozen carbon dioxide (CO2) is heated, it changes directly into a gas. Which statement BEST indicates that a physical change has taken place?

a)

Heat caused an increase in gas production.

b)

Heat caused a new substance to form.

c)

Heat caused a decrease in energy.

d)

Heat caused a change in state.

51.

Which task in the kitchen is an example of a physical change?

a)

frying an egg

b)

baking a cake

c)

toasting bread

d)

melting butter

52.

John and Lisa collected a sample of ocean water and placed it in a jar. Within a couple of days, the water had evaporated and salt was visible at the bottom of the jar. This is an example of a

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

c)

solute being dissolved

d)

new substance being formed

53.

What is needed to change ice into water?

a)

air

b)

energy

c)

stirring

d)

chemicals

54.

Which is the BEST explanation of why heat is released when wood burns?

a)

Burning creates energy by increasing particle motion.

b)

Burning destroys matter and creates energy from it.

c)

Burning releases energy stored in chemical bonds.

d)

Burning causes convection currents which create heat energy.

55.

Some power plants produce energy by burning coal. In these power plants, the heat from burning coal is used to boil water. Which statement BEST describes the changes that occur when burning coal and boiling water?

a)

Burning coal and boiling water are both physical changes.

b)

Burning coal and boiling water are both chemical changes.

c)

Burning coal is a chemical change, and boiling water is a physical change.

d)

Burning coal is a physical change, and boiling water is a chemical change.

56.

Which statement BEST describes the formation of rust?

a)

Rust results from a physical mixing of iron with water.

b)

Rust forms from a chemical breakdown of old metal.

c)

Rust results from a chemical reaction between iron and water.

d)

Rust forms from a physical change when wind blows against metal.

57.

Which of the following is an example of a PURE SUBSTANCE?

a)

A only

b)

A and B

c)

C and D

d)

A, B and C

58.

Which is an example of a chemical reaction?

a)

Water evaporates into air

b)

Vinegar added to baking soda forms a gas

c)

Sugar dissolves in water

d)

Corn kernels are crushed to form flour

59.

A student uses universal indicator pH paper and gets the following results. The substance that was tested is:

a)

an acid

b)

a base

c)

neutral

d)

a pure substance

60.

In physical changes, substances might change in ________ but not in _______

a)

appearance, composition

b)

volume, state of matter

c)

texture, color

d)

weight, mass

61.

A physical change can sometimes result in a color change. Which of the following situations shows this?

a)

Milk turning yellow when it spoils

b)

Dough becoming darker when its baked into a cookie

c)

A red candy dissolves and turns water pink

d)

A match turning black after its burned

62.

Which of the following WILL NOT increase the speed of a reaction?

a)

Increasing temperature

b)

Increasing surface area

c)

increasing the volume of a container

d)

Adding a catalyst

63.
Which one of the following would you use to separate sand from iron filings?
a)
a bar magnet
b)
filter paper
c)
chromatography paper
d)
alum
64.
To separate a mixture of soil and water what separation method is used?
a)
Filtration
b)
Distillation
c)
Chromatography
d)
Evaporation
65.
To separate a mixture of salt and water what separation method is used?
a)
Filtration
b)
Distillation
c)
Chromatography
d)
Evaporation
66.

What mixture could you use this tool to best separate that mixture?

a)

Sugar and Salt

b)

Sand and rocks

c)

Apples and grapes