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PHYSICAL SCIENCE SUMMATIVE TEST

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 13mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Where do hydrogen and helium fuse in a main sequence star?

a)

core

b)

crust

c)

inner core

d)

mantle

2.

In the triple-alpha process, stars fuse together three alpha helium particles, creating a new element. Which of the following element is formed?

a)

Argon

b)

Chlorine

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

3.

When a star has used up all the hydrogen in its core, hydrogen will be converted into helium in the layer immediately surrounding the core. What stage of star formation is this?

a)

Protostar

b)

Red giant

c)

Supernova

d)

White dwarf

4.

What type of nuclear reaction emits a particle with two protons and two neutrons?

a)

Alpha emission

b)

Beta emission

c)

Gamma emission

d)

Fusion

5.

When the fragments of clouds contract, a stellar core known as _________ is formed.

a)

protostar

b)

red giant

c)

supernova

d)

white dwarf

6.

Which of the following will be the solvent if a nonpolar substance dissolves in an unknown liquid?

a)

ionic

b)

non-polar

c)

polar

d)

water

7.

Which of the following is an example of a non-polar molecule? 

a)

H₂O

b)

N2

c)

ClBr3

d)

SO₂

8.

Which of the following is a common structure of a non-polar molecule?

a)

bent

b)

trigonal pyramidal

c)

linear

d)

trigonal planar

9.

Which of the following is an example of a polar molecule? 

a)

HCl

b)

BF3

c)

CCl4

d)

XeF4

10.

Which of the following is TRUE about the boiling point of polar molecules?

a)

Generally high boiling point

b)

Generally low boiling point

c)

Boiling point cannot be determined

d)

Similar non-polar molecules

11.

Which of the following is the intermolecular force that is present in all types of neighboring molecules?

a)

ionic bond

b)

hydrogen bond

c)

dipole-dipole force

d)

london dispersion force

12.

Which is properly ordered from the weakest to strongest intermolecular attractions?

a)

London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole, hydrogen bond 

b)

dipole-dipole, hydrogen bond, London dispersion forces 

c)

dipole-dipole, London dispersion forces, hydrogen bond

d)

London dispersion forces, hydrogen bond, dipole-dipole

13.

Which type of intermolecular force of attraction is the strongest in the molecule HF?

a)

ionic bond

b)

London dispersion

c)

dipole-dipole

d)

hydrogen bond

14.

Which one of the following properties decreases once the strength of its intermolecular forces increases?

a)

viscosity

b)

melting point

c)

evaporation rate

d)

boiling point

15.

Which of the following trends is correct about substances with stronger intermolecular forces of attraction?

a)

lower melting points and higher boiling points

b)

higher melting and higher boiling points

c)

lower melting and boiling points

d)

higher melting points and lower boiling points

16.

Which biomolecule is our first source of energy?

a)

nucleic acids

b)

lipids

c)

proteins

d)

carbohydrates

17.

The following samples are simple carbohydrates except for _________.

a)

cellulose

b)

fructose

c)

glucose

d)

sucrose

18.

Which statement below best describes a lipid?

a)

 It is insoluble in water. 

b)

It is always in gaseous form.

c)

Its general structure is only made up of carbon and hydrogen. 

d)

It can form ionic compounds due to its ability to become ionic.

19.

Refer to the image. What group is attached to the left side of the central carbon? 

a)

hydrogen group

b)

amino group

c)

acid group

d)

functional group

20.

What is primarily the function of nucleic acid?

a)

As storage of energy of the body

b)

As an energy source of the body

c)

For storage and expression of genetic information

d)

As structural molecules of most living organisms

21.

Why does a candle burn more rapidly when placed in an open jar than in a closed jar? What accounts for this reaction? 

a)

Higher oxygen concentration 

b)

Greater surface area of the jar

c)

Increasing the surrounding temperature

d)

Length of the candle

22.

Activation energy is the amount of energy required to _________.

a)

Break the bonds between the reacting molecules 

b)

Make the reacting particles collide

c)

Form the bonds between the product molecules 

d)

Convert the reactant to a single product

23.

Suppose you dissolve Zinc (Zn) in Hydrochloric acid (HCl) and add more acid than usual. Then drop pieces of Zinc. What factor does NOT affect the rate of the reaction?

a)

Surface area of Zinc

b)

Concentration of the reactant

c)

Temperature of the solution

d)

Amount of hydrochloric acid

24.

What conditions must be met in order for a chemical reaction to occur?

a)

Collision with proper orientation

b)

Sufficient activation energy 

c)

Adding more reactant particles

d)

Both collision with proper orientation and sufficient energy

25.

Which of the following would NOT increase the rate of reaction? 

a)

Increasing the temperature

b)

Adding catalyst

c)

 Increasing the volume

d)

Increasing the concentrations

26.

Stoichiometry is defined as the quantitative study of _________in a chemical reaction.

a)

elements and compounds

b)

moles and mass

c)

matter and energy

d)

reactants and products 

27.

What are the correct coefficients to balance the equation below?

KClO3 → KCl + O2

a)

2-2-3

b)

2-3-2

c)

1-2-3

d)

 3-2-2

28.

What is the first step in solving stoichiometric problems?

a)

convert mass of the given substance to mole

b)

determines the mole ratio of the involved substance 

c)

convert the moles of the wanted substance to the desired unit

d)

balance the chemical equation

29.

It is an SI (international system of units) which measures the number of particles in a specific substance.

a)

kg

b)

mole

c)

cm

d)

m/s

30.

It is a reactant that is completely used up or reacted.

a)

catalyst

b)

excess reactant

c)

limiting reactant

d)

product

31.

Which of the following natural resources are usually used by powering homes, especially in remote areas?

a)

biogas

b)

biomass

c)

fossil fuel

d)

wind energy

32.

Which of the following is not an example of a fossil fuel?

a)

coal

b)

dry cell

c)

oil

d)

petroleum

33.

Which of the following is an example of a non-renewable resource that can be found at home?

a)

wood

b)

rubber

c)

oil

d)

solar power

34.

It refers to the process of obtaining heat or energy from a large body of water.

a)

biomass

b)

fossil fuel

c)

geothermal

d)

hydrothermal

35.

It is a nonrenewable resource that can be found inside our homes and can be used by cars, flashlights, and other materials.

a)

battery

b)

coal

c)

electricity

d)

gas

36.

Which household chemical is the main ingredient in bleach or bleach products?

a)

ammonia

b)

sodium lauryl sulfate

c)

sodium hypochlorite

d)

sodium bicarbonate

37.

Which of the following is not an active ingredient of most detergents?

a)

Alcohol Ethoxylate

b)

Sodium Alkyl sulfate

c)

Sodium hypochlorite

d)

Phenol

38.

It is an ingredient that gives surfactants a helping hand.

a)

builder

b)

enzyme

c)

fragrances

d)

solvent

39.

It provides a further reduction in germs on our hands or surfaces in our homes.

a)

antibacterial

b)

enzyme

c)

fragrances

d)

solvent

40.

Cleaning materials have active ingredients, what bleaching agent contains active ingredients that can remove stains?

a)

aluminum

b)

boron

c)

chlorine

d)

sulfur