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Physical Science Midterm Review 2023

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 25mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the atomic mass of the element pictured

a)

6

b)

12

c)

13

d)

5

2.

What is the name of the element pictured

a)

Neptune

b)

Neon

c)

Lead

d)

Neutron

3.

What is the Atomic Number of the element shown?

a)

6

b)

7

c)

3

d)

4

4.

What is the element symbol for Sodium?

a)

S

b)

So

c)

Na

d)

Si

5.

Which subatomic particle is the proton?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

None of these

6.

Which subatomic particle is the electron?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

None of these

7.

Which subatomic particle is the neutron?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

None of these

8.

Scientific information will predictably change over time

a)

As old technology is modernized

b)

When new discoveries are made

c)

As new information become available

d)

All of these apply

9.

The value of peer review is based on

a)

The scientist who has the most data is usually seen as most valuable

b)

The scientist who has the most published papers has the most valuable data.

c)

The scientist who has the support other scientists usually has the most valuable data

d)

The scientist who is paid the most is usually has the best data.

10.

Elements in the same_____ will have similar_____ ​.

a)

Group, properties

b)

Properties, group

c)

Line, groups

d)

Protons, electrons

11.

Particles that make up the nucleus of an atom are:

a)

Electrons & Protons

b)

Neutrons & Protons

c)

Electrons

d)

Neutrons & Electrons

12.

What is the total number of neutrons in an atom of an element with an atomic number of 17 and a mass number of 35?

a)

17

b)

35

c)

18

d)

19

13.

Density is D=m/v

What does the m stand for

a)

Momentum

b)

Mass

c)

Melting

d)

Metal

14.

Which group of elements are NOT good conductors of electricity or heat?

a)

Gasses

b)

Metals

c)

Non-Metals

d)

Metalloids

15.

Which group of elements is to the left of the “zigzag” line on the periodic table?

a)

gases

b)

metalloids

c)

non-metals

d)

metals

16.

The atomic number of an element can be used to predict the number of:

a)

protons, neutrons

b)

protons only

c)

neutrons only

d)

protons, electrons

17.

Which pair of elements would have the same Lewis dot configuration?

a)

Boron and Selenium

b)

Oxygen and Sulfur

c)

Nitrogen and Hydrogen

d)

Hydrogen and Helium

18.

How many valence electrons will elements in group 15 have?

a)

15

b)

1

c)

5

d)

18

19.

The state of matter with the fastest particle movement:

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Matter

20.

Anything that has mass and takes up space is:

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Matter

21.

The state of matter with an indefinite shape and definite volume is:

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Matter

22.

The state of matter with a definite shape and volume is:

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

d)

Matter

23.

Choose the correct order of phases from slowest to fastest particle movement

a)

Solid, liquid, gas

b)

Liquid, gas, solid

c)

Gas, solid, liquid

d)

Solid, gas, liquid

24.

Elements in groups 3 through 12 are called:

a)

Metalloids

b)

Transition Metals

c)

Noble Gasses

d)

Alkali

25.

The element in the Lewis Dot Diagram pictured has how many valence electrons?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

18

d)

8

26.

What type of matter that can be easily separated by physical means?

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogenous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

27.

A type of matter made up of two or more elements in a specific ratio is a(n):

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogenous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

28.

A type of matter that contains two or more gases, liquids, or solid

substances that are blended evenly and also called a solution.

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogenous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

29.

Nickel, oxygen, and potassium are classified as:

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogenous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

30.

Glucose has the chemical formula pictured here and is classified as a(n)

a)

Element

b)

Compound

c)

Homogenous Mixture

d)

Heterogeneous Mixture

31.

The smallest piece of an element that retains the properties of the element is a(n)

a)

Molecule

b)

Atom

c)

Compound

d)

Plasma

32.

How many electrons are needed in the outer energy levels of MOST atoms for the atom to be chemically stable?

a)

2

b)

4

c)

6

d)

8

33.

What tool would be used to measure the volume of an object?

a)

balance

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

meter stick

d)

scale

34.

What tool would you use to measure the mass of an object?

a)

atomic mass reader

b)

graduated cylinder

c)

meter stick

d)

scale/balance

35.

select the steps of the scientific method in the correct order

a)

State a question, Background research, Hypothesis, Perform Experiment, Conclusion

b)

State a question, Background research, Hypothesis,

Conclusion,

Perform Experiment

c)

Hypothesis,

State a question, Background research,

Conclusion,

Perform Experiment

d)

Background research,

State a question, Hypothesis, Perform Experiment, Conclusion

36.

Who used the gold foil experiment to confirm the presence of a nucleus in an atom?

a)

Thomson

b)

Aristotle

c)

Rutherford

d)

Bohr

37.

Which of these is NOT an example of a physical change?

a)

Cutting

b)

Freezing

c)

Mixing

d)

Burning

38.

What type of mixture settles as it sits.

a)

solution

b)

colloid

c)

element

d)

suspension

39.

Which is NOT an example of a chemical change?

a)

Burning

b)

Cutting

c)

Rusting

d)

Rotting

40.

Which group on the periodic table is referred to as Noble gases?

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 13

c)

Group 2

d)

Group 18

41.

Which group on the periodic table is referred to as the Alkali Earth metals?

a)

Group 1

b)

Group 2

c)

Group 17

d)

Group 18

42.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

lighter fluid burning

b)

ice melting

c)

eggs rotting

d)

bike rusting

43.

A boat traveled 500km to reach its destination. How many meters did the boat travel?

a)

500,000 m

b)

50,000 m

c)

5,000 m

d)

50 m

44.

The​__________ is a variable that stands alone and isn't changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.

a)

Independent variable

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Control

45.

The__________ ​ or the responding variable is a variable whose value depends on that of another.

a)

Dependent variable

b)

Independent variable

c)

Control

46.

Which group of elements on the periodic table are solids that can be shiny or dull and have properties of both metals and non-metals?

a)

Metals

b)

Non-Metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Transition Metals

47.

Which group of elements on the periodic table are known to be good conductors of heat and electricity, shiny and malleable?

a)

Metals

b)

Non-Metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Transition Metals

48.

In this picture, which letter A or B is the correct Bohr model for Carbon?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

Both are correct

d)

Both are incorrect

49.

How many neutrons are present in an atom of Iodine?

a)

73

b)

74

c)

53

d)

126