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DCP 1 Review

Total questions: 95

Worksheet time: 56mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A scientist performed four investigations using eight different liquids. In each investigation, the scientist combined two of the four liquids under a fume hood and recorded observations in the table below.

In which two investigations is it most likely that the liquids reacted chemically?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

2.

The graph below shows the motion of a ball rolling on a straight track. What is the ball’s average speed during the time represented in the graph?

a)

0.2 m/s

b)

0.5 m/s

c)

5.0 m/s

d)

10.0 m/s

3.

A bus travels 40 km in 30 minutes. What is the average speed of the bus?

a)

40 km/hr

b)

80 km/hr

c)

120 km/hr

d)

1200 km/hr

4.

Coal contains carbon and other elements. Carbon dioxide forms when coal burns in the presence of oxygen. What is the best evidence that chemical reaction occurs when coal burns?

a)

The shape of the coal changes

b)

Oxygen is present

c)

Coal is made up of more than one element

d)

A new substance is produced

5.

Coal contains carbon and other elements. Carbon dioxide forms when coal burns in the presence of oxygen. What is the best evidence that chemical reaction occurs when coal burns?

a)

The shape of the coal changes

b)

Oxygen is present

c)

Coal is made up of more than one element

d)

A new substance is produced

6.

For an investigation a student poured a blue solution of CuSO4 into a beaker. The student placed a shiny, silver-colored strip of zinc metal in the solution and observed the changes.

The student inferred that a chemical reaction occurred. What evidence supports this inference?

a)

A dark solid formed on zinc metal.

b)

The zinc metal remained silver-colored and shiny

c)

The CuSO4 soultion turned blue when the zinc metal was added

d)

None of these

7.

A silver ring reacts with compounds containing sulfur in the air to form silver sulfide, a black substance that makes up the tarnish from the ring, students placed it in a pan lined with aluminum foil and added hot water. Baking soda was added to the hot water and stirred. Students made observation about the process.

What observation of this process provides evidence of a chemical reaction?

a)

Hot water heated the aluminum foil

b)

The liquid solution changed color

c)

The pan was lined with aluminum foil

d)

The hot water colored

8.
When a pendulum swings, at which point is kinetic energy highest?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
9.
Which point has the most potential energy?
a)
G
b)
f
c)
b
d)
a
10.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
11.
At which point is kinetic energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
12.
Which of the following energy transformations occur when a lamp that is plugged into a wall socket is functioning correctly?
a)
Chemical to light
b)
Electrical to chemical
c)
Electrical to light
d)
Chemical to electrical
13.
Which of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?
a)
A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
b)
A candle glows brightly in the dark.
c)
A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
d)
A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
14.
The picture shows a microwave oven. As a microwave oven is operated, electrical energy is transformed into all of the following types of energy EXCEPT —
a)
solar
b)
light
c)
thermal
d)
mechanical
15.
Which energy conversion is taking place when you put gasoline in a car?
a)
thermal -> electrical
b)
mechanical -> electrical
c)
chemical -> mechanical
d)
mechanical -> electromagnetic
16.
Energy transformations occur when...
a)
energy is created through conduction
b)
energy changes from one form to another
c)
two forces slide together that are touching
d)
a chemical reaction takes place
17.
Jacob ran a 5k in 24 minutes.
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
18.
A storm is traveling 25 km/hr eastward
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
19.
Mariah rides the escalator three floors up and then turns right to get to her favorite store in the mall.
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
20.
An airplane travels 1260 km from San Francisco northeast to Chicago in 3.5 hours.
a)
Speed
b)
Velocity
c)
Acceleration
21.

A girl on a bike rides down a hill 500 meters long in 50 seconds. What is her speed?

a)

100 m/s

b)

10 m/s

c)

1,000 m/s

d)

10 mph

22.

You are going to race your friend to a tree near the back of the playground. The tress is 24 meters away from where you stand. It will take you 4 seconds to reach the tree. What will your average speed be?

a)

6 mph

b)

16 m/s

c)

60 m/s

d)

6 m/s

23.
A bus carrying Ava's friends to a soccer game traveled 10 km in 30 minutes. To determine the average speed of the bus in km/hr, your first step would be to __________?
a)
convert speed to distance
b)
convert minutes to hours
c)
convert hours to seconds
d)
convert seconds to hours
24.

What is the formula for speed?

a)

speed = distance x time

b)

speed=distance / time

c)

speed = time / distance

d)

speed = distance + time

25.

What does the solid line on this graph represent?

a)

Constant speed

b)

Acceleration

c)

At rest

d)

deceleration

26.
Which graph is showing acceleration (getting faster)
a)
D
b)
E
c)
both D and E
d)
neither D or E
27.
Which graph is showing a faster constant speed?
a)
B
b)
F
c)
They show the same speed
28.
What is the speed this motion?
a)
constant speed
b)
not moving
c)
speed increasing
d)
speed increasing at a constant rate
29.

What does this graph represent?

a)

Constant speed

b)

Acceleration

c)

Not moving

30.

what is the motion described in the graph

a)

all of above

b)

constant speed

c)

acceleration

d)

constant position

31.
Element or Compound?
H2O
a)
Element
b)
Compound
32.
Element or Compound?
As
a)
Element
b)
Compound
33.
This picture represents which of the following?
a)
element
b)
compound
c)
mixture
34.

Which of the following is a example of physical change ?

a)

burning of wood

b)

photosynthesis

c)

melting of ice-cream

d)

ripening of fruit

35.

Wood that is burning in a brush pile has heat, and produces ashes.

a)

Physical

b)

Chemical

36.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Dissolving

b)

Rapid release of heat

c)

Fizzing (release of gas)

d)

Rusting

37.

A change in the size, shape, or state of matter.

a)

chemical change

b)

physical change

38.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a physical change?

a)

crumpling paper

b)

sharpening a pencil

c)

clothes shrinking

d)

sour milk

39.

A change in which NEW substances are formed.

a)

Chemical change

b)

Physical change

40.

Chewing food is a

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

41.

What is an example of a physical change that happens inside your body?

a)

Food being broken down by acids in your stomach.

b)

Food being broken down into small pieces by your teeth.

c)

Food being moved to your stomach.

d)

Water being absorbed inside your large intestine.

42.

What is an example of a chemical change that happens inside your body?

a)

Food being broken down by acids in your stomach.

b)

Food being broken down into small pieces by your teeth.

c)

Food being moved to your stomach.

d)

Water being absorbed inside your large intestine.

43.

Na--- Element or compound? (COUNT THE CAPITAL LETTERS)

a)

Compound

b)

Element

44.

How many different elements are in a compound with the formula H2CrO4? (COUNT THE CAPITAL LETTERS)

a)

1 Element

b)

2 Elements

c)

3 Elements

45.

CH4-- Element or Compound? (COUNT THE CAPITAL LETTERS)

a)

Compound

b)

Element

46.

At which point did the ball have both the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?

a)

Position 1

b)

Position 2

c)

Position 3

d)

Position 4

47.

The picture shows two birds flying at the same speed. The bird on the left is flying 50m higher than the bird on the right. Which statement best describes the energy of the two birds?

a)

The bird on the left has greater kinetic energy than the bird on the right.

b)

The two birds have the same potential energy but different kinetic energies.

c)

The bird on the right has more potential energy than the bird on the left.

d)

The two birds have the same kinetic energy but different potential energies.

48.

FunFrau's science classes studied the diagram above of the movement of water in a hydroelectric dam. The students used the diagram to describe the changes in the potential and kinetic energy of the water. At which location is the gravitational potential energy of the water the greatest?

a)

Location E

b)

Location F

c)

Location G

d)

Location H

49.

A runner eats breakfast and then he goes for a jog. Which of the following energy transformations occurred during the jog?

a)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy

b)

Mechanical energy to chemical energy

c)

Chemical energy to light energy

d)

Electrical energy to chemical energy

50.

Imagine a rocket just before and after it lifts off. The rocket is powered by a fuel mixture that is contained within the rocket. Which sequence best identifies the energy transfers that take place as the rocket lifts off?

a)

Mechanical > Light > Chemical

b)

Chemical > Mechanical > Thermal

c)

Thermal > Chemical > Light

d)

Chemical > Thermal > Mechanical

51.

A chef struck a match against the box to light it. What statement best describes the energy changes that occur?

a)

The thermal energy stored in the match changes to light energy and chemical energy.

b)

The light energy and thermal energy stored in the match changed to mechanical energy.

c)

The chemical energy stored in the match changed to thermal energy and light energy.

d)

The light energy and thermal energy stored in the match changed to chemical energy.

52.

The hot air balloon above is beginning to rise. The man is seen using the propane tank at the opening of the balloon. What energy transformations occur when the propane gas is used to lift the hot air balloon?

a)

Chemical energy to thermal energy to mechanical energy

b)

Light energy to fire energy to air energy

c)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy to thermal energy

d)

Thermal energy to chemical energy to light energy

53.

A baby eats bananas and then used the energy from the bananas to crawl. The baby's body converts...

a)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy

b)

Electrical energy to light energy

c)

Electrical energy to chemical energy

d)

Mechanical energy to chemical energy

54.

A diagram of a circuit is shown above. Which sequence best identifies the energy transfers that take place within the circuit?

a)

Mechanical energy to light and sound energy to electrical energy

b)

Light and sound energy to electrical energy to chemical energy

c)

Chemical energy to mechanical energy to electrical energy to light energy

d)

Mechanical energy to chemical energy to electrical energy to light energy

55.

Aaron's bowling ball had rolled down the lane getting faster and faster. Which statement is true?

a)

The bowling ball will continue to roll down the lane with the same potential and kinetic energy.

b)

The bowling ball is gaining more potential energy from Aaron's force.

c)

Aaron's ball's potential energy is changing to kinetic energy.

d)

The bowling ball will quickly lose kinetic energy as it rolls down the lane.

56.

Copper tarnishing is an example of a ___________ change.

a)

physical

b)

chemical

57.

Which process is a sign of a chemical change?

a)

A rotting potato gives off a bad smell

b)

A melting block of ice leaves a large puddle

c)

A cloud quickly changes shape when blown by wind

d)

A plaster statue breaks when it falls onto the floor

58.

Which process is an example of a physical change?

a)

Cutting Carrots into pieces and mixed in a salad

b)

A peanut butter and jelly sandwich being digested

c)

Sodium metal and water combining to form a compound and a gas

d)

Sodium metal and chlorine gas combined to form table salt

59.
Is frying an egg a physical or chemical change?
a)
chemical
b)
physical
60.
Salt dissolves in water
a)
physical Change
b)
chemical change
61.

Which observations prove a chemical change occurred ?

a)

Dissolving and expected color change

b)

Mixing and dissolving

c)

State of matter change and boiling water bubbles

d)

Unexpected color change and temperature change

62.
Sugar dissolves in water
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
63.
Baking soda and vinegar combine to make carbon dioxide
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
64.

Which of the following are examples of a Chemical Change?

a)

Iron Rusting

b)

Gas Burning

c)

Breaking a glass

d)

Boiling water

e)

Burning Wood

65.
Which example best describes a physical change?
a)
iron rusting
b)
charcoal burning
c)
an ice cube melting
d)
a marshmallow burning
66.
Glass bottle that is shattered
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
67.
(6.8C) A student walks 2 km in 30 minutes. What is the student's average speed in km/h?
a)
4 km/h
b)
2 km/h
c)
15 km/h
d)
60 km/h
68.
At which point is potential energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
69.
At which point is kinetic energy greatest?
a)
W
b)
X
c)
Y
d)
Z
70.
Which of the following shows an energy transformation from chemical energy to electrical to light energy?
a)
A bolt of lightning lights the night sky.
b)
A candle glows brightly in the dark.
c)
A fire in a fireplace lights up a room.
d)
A battery causes a flashlight to shine.
71.
The diagram shows a complete circuit with a battery and a buzzer making noise. This circuit works by transforming -
a)
chemical energy to electrical to sound.
b)
electrical energy to thermal to light.
c)
sound energy to electrical to chemical.
d)
mechanical energy to electrical to sound.
72.
The diagram below shows a hot air balloon rising. Propane gas tanks are seen at the bottom of the balloon.  What energy transformations occur when propane gas is used to lift the balloon? 
a)
Mechanical to light to chemical
b)
Chemical to mechanical to thermal 
c)
Thermal to chemical to light
d)
Chemical to thermal to mechanical 
73.

A washing machine turns electrical energy into

a)

Light energy

b)

Chemical energy

c)

Mechanical energy

74.
(8.6B) The three vehicles shown below are all traveling at a speed of 15 m/s, but only the pickup truck has a changing velocity.
The pickup truck has a changing velocity because the pickup truck--
a)
can accelerate faster than the other two vehicles
b)
is traveling in the opposite direction from the other two vehicles
c)
is traveling on a curve in the road
d)
needs a large amount of force to move
75.
(6.8A) At which of these positions does the ball have both the greatest kinetic energy and the least potential energy?
a)
Position 1
b)
Position 2
c)
Position 3
d)
Position 4
76.
55 mph north is an example of....
a)
speed
b)
velocity
c)
direction
d)
force
77.
Bubbles form when two or more substances are combined ...
a)
Chemical Change
b)
Physical Change
78.

What does the picture represent ?

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

79.

A white tablet is dropped into water. The water becomes cloudy and bubbles are produced. What type of change has occurred?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

No change

80.

SE6.5A Bethanie is using the chemical formulas for various substances to classify them as either a compound or an element. Which of the following should Bethanie classify as a compound?

a)

methane - CH4

b)

carbon - C

c)

silicon - Si

d)

silver - Ag

81.

Which list includes chemical changes only?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

82.

Match the following vocabulary terms to their definition

a)

Element

1.

a pure substance that cannot be broken down chemically into simpler substances

b)

Compound

2.

a pure substance made by chemically combining two or more elements

c)

Chemical formula

3.

elements are represented by their symbols and subscripts represent the number of atoms

d)

Chemical symbol

4.

written as a capital letter or a capital letter followed by a lowercase letter

e)

Physical change

5.

change which alters the physical properties of a substance without changing its identity

83.
What is the line on this graph showing?
a)
moving away from starting point at a constant speed
b)
moving back towards the starting point at a constant speed
c)
acceleration (getting faster)
d)
deceleration (getting slower)
84.
What does this graph represent?
a)
Constant speed
b)
Acceleration
c)
Not moving
85.

Which segment shows the faster speed?

a)

A to B

b)

C to D

c)

B to C

86.

What is the motion of the object from segment D to E?

a)

It is moving slowly

b)

It is returning to the starting point

c)

It is moving quickly

d)

It is not moving

87.

What does a negative sloped line mean on a position vs time graph?

a)

The object is not moving at all

b)

The object is slowing down.

c)

The object is moving at a constant speed back to where it started.

88.

Which slope represents the fastest speed?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

89.
What is happening between 9am and 11am?
a)
The cyclist is traveling up a hill
b)
The cyclists is speeding up
c)
The cyclists is traveling at a constant speed
d)
The cyclist is slowing down
90.
What do you think the cyclist is doing between 11am and 1pm?
a)
The cyclist has stopped for lunch
b)
The cyclists is riding at a constant speed on flat ground
c)
The cyclist is practicing sprints
d)
The cyclist is riding up a hill
91.
What is the total distance covered by 2 pm?
a)
40 miles
b)
30 miles
c)
60 miles
d)
10 miles
92.
If it takes Heather 3 seconds to run from the batter's box to first base at an average speed of 6.5 meters per second, what is the distance she covers in that time?
a)
19.5 m
b)
0.46 m
c)
2.2 m
d)
3.5 m
93.
If Mike rides his motorcycle at an average speed of 20 m/s for 500 seconds, how far does he ride?
a)
10,000 m
b)
25 m
c)
0.04 m
d)
250 m
94.
Sarah backstrokes at an average speed of 8 meters per second. How long will it take her to complete a 200-meter race?
a)
0.04 s
b)
1600 s
c)
50 s
d)
25 s
95.
Which runner stopped for a rest?
a)
Albert
b)
Bob
c)
Charlie