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EOC Physical Science

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Adding or subtracting neutrons changes the atom into an (a)   .

Choose from the below words
ion
isotope
neutral atom
2.

Arjun is studying the periodic table and wonders what determines the atomic number of an element?

a)

The total number of neutrons and protons

b)

The number of electrons

c)

The number of protons

d)

The number of neutrons

3.

How many protons does this isotope of titanium have?

a)
48
b)
22
c)
26
d)
70
4.

What is the maximum number of electrons in the second shell (ring)?

a)

8

b)

18

c)

2

d)

32

5.

Emma is working on a chemistry project about elements and their properties. She needs to know: How many valence electrons does Bromine (Br) have for her project?

a)

5

b)

6

c)

7

d)

8

6.
All elements found on the left side of the Periodic Table of the Elements have what properties in common?
a)
They conduct heat and electricity 
b)
They are all gases 
c)
They are brittle and dull
d)
They are radioactive
7.

Match the following sets of elements with the description of their properties.

a)

H, C, I

1.

A set of elements that are all halogens.

b)

He, H, Al

2.

A set of elements that includes a noble gas, a nonmetal, and a metal.

c)

He, Ne, Ar

3.

A set of elements that are all noble gases.

d)

Na, Ca, Al

4.

A set of elements that are all metals but belong to different groups.

8.

As you move down a group in the periodic table, the atomic size increases. This is because ____________.

a)

The nuclear charge decreases.

b)

Electrons are added to the same energy level.

c)

More electron shells are added.

d)

The shielding effect decreases.

9.

In a science class, James, Hannah, and Luna are discussing the conductivity of different materials. Which type of element do they conclude is the least conductive?

a)

metal

b)

metalloid

c)

non-metal

10.

During a science fair, Benjamin is explaining to Mason and Grace about different materials used in electronics. He asks, 'Which kind of element is called a semi-conductor?'

a)

metals

b)

metalloids

c)

non-metals

11.

In a perfume bottle, in which state of matter do the perfume particles spread apart and fill all the space available to them once sprayed? 

a)

crystal

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

solid

12.

During winter, the water in the pond at Scarlett's backyard changes from a  liquid to solid. This process is called

a)

condensation

b)

boiling

c)

sublimation

d)

freezing

13.

At 1 atm pressure and 100 °C, water turns into a _____________.

a)

solid

b)

liquid

c)

gas

d)

plasma

14.

What type of bond is typically formed when electrons are transferred from one atom to another?

a)

covalent bond

b)

ionic bond

c)

metallic bond

d)

dipole bond

15.

Which type of bond is formed by the sharing of electrons between two atoms?

a)

ionic bond

b)

covalent bond

c)

metallic bond

d)

dipole bond

16.

What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?

a)

covalent bond

b)

ionic bond

c)

metallic bond

d)

transfer bond

17.

Determine the type of bond present in H2O:

a)

ionic

b)

covalent

18.

During a science fair, Ethan asked, 'Where are the nonmetals located on the periodic table? '

a)

Blue

b)

Red

c)

Green

19.

Considering frequency of 109 Hz and frequency of 1011 Hz, which type of radiation has the LONGER wavelength?

a)

109 Hz

b)

1011 Hz

20.

Which type of reaction is represented by the following equation:

A + BC --> AC + B

a)

Synthesis

b)

Decomposition

c)

Single Replacement

d)

Double Replacement

e)

Combustion

21.

PCl5 + ___ H2O → ___ HCl + H3PO4

a)

4, 5

b)

1, 6

c)

3, 8

d)

2,2

22.

In a chemical reaction, where are the reactants typically located?

a)

Right side (after the yields sign)

b)

Left side (before the yields sign)

23.

Involves combining lighter nuclei to form a heavier nucleus

a)

fusion

b)

fission

24.

How does the nuclear power-plant in our city generate electricity?

a)

Fusion

b)

Half-life

c)

Fission

d)

Fusion or fission

25.
_________ happens naturally due to an unstable nucleus.
a)
fission
b)
fusion
c)
radioactive decay
d)
K-capture
26.
The major drawback to nuclear fission reactors is the difficulty of achieving safe disposal of radioactive waste products.
a)
true
b)
false
27.

Time necessary for 50% of a radioactive sample to decay.

a)

carbon dating

b)

half-life

c)

alpha particle

d)

gamma ray

28.
What is the missing isotope that will balance the following nuclear equation?
94Be  +  11H →  _____  +  42He
a)
105B
b)
105Ne
c)
63Li
d)
63C
29.
After the third half-life, how much of the sample is left?
a)
1/2
b)
1/3
c)
1/16
d)
1/8
30.
If the half-life of uranium-232 is 70 years, how many half-lives will it take for 10 g of it to be reduced to 1.25 g?
a)
1 half-life
b)
2 half-lives
c)
3 half-lives
d)
4 half-lives
31.

If a hairspray can is heated, what can be expected of the pressure of the gas inside the can?

a)

The pressure will increase

b)

The pressure will decrease

c)

The pressure will remain constant

d)

The pressure will equalize

32.

The pressure inside the syringe will decrease if we move the plunger in:

a)

Direction A

b)

Direction B

c)

We don't have to move the plunger as the pressure will change on its own.

d)

None of the above answers.

33.

Which of the following graphs represents pressure versus volume (V) for a real gas at a constant temperature

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

34.

Solid or liquid that is being dissolved? (a)  

Choose from the below words
solute
solvent
solution
solubility
35.

A conductivity tester is placed in a solution of water and an unknown solute. The bulb doesn't light up. What can you determine about the unknown solute?

a)

It is an ionic compound.

b)

It is a metallic compound.

c)

It is a covalent compound.

d)

Not enough information is given to answer this question.

36.

Which of the following will conduct electricity when dissolved to make a solution?

a)

KCl

b)

NH3

c)

CO2

d)

C12H22O11

37.

a substance that vigorously reacts with most metals to produce hydrogen; it readily conducts electricity; it turns litmus red and has a pH of less than 7; it typically is corrosive or sour-tasting

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

d)

solution

38.

Luna is working on a science project and needs to identify a substance. This substance does not react with most metals or readily conduct electricity; it turns litmus blue and has a pH of greater than 7; it typically feels slippery and is bitter-tasting. What is the substance?

a)

acid

b)

base

c)

neutral

d)

solution

39.

Match the following factors with the correct description of how they affect solubility.

a)

agitation

1.

a factor that increases the rate of solubility by moving the solvent and solute particles around

b)

temperature

2.

a factor that affects solubility by increasing or decreasing it depending on whether the solute is a solid or gas

c)

surface area

3.

a factor that affects solubility by decreasing the size of the solute particles to increase solubility rate; grinding a solute is an example of this factor

d)

saturation

4.

a factor that determines the maximum amount of solute that can dissolve in a solvent at a specific temperature and pressure

40.

John dissolves 54 grams of a solute in a solution he has gently heated near boiling. After a couple of hours he checks the temperature and finds that only 48 grams of solute should dissolve at the present temperature. The solution appears normal otherwise. What type of solution has John made?

a)

unsaturated

b)

saturated

c)

super saturated

d)

unable to determine

41.

Which object shows an energy transformation from electrical to mechanical?

a)
b)
c)
d)
42.

What is the principle behind heat transfer?

a)

Heat moves from less dense to more dense materials

b)

Heat transfers from objects in motion to objects at rest

c)

Heat transfers from warmer objects to cooler ones

d)

Heat does not transfer; it remains constant in a closed system

43.

Match the following types of energy transfer with their corresponding scenarios.

a)

insulation

1.

Preventing heat loss through a vacuum flask

b)

radiation

2.

Heat from the sun warming your face

c)

conduction

3.

Touching a hot iron and feeling it hot

d)

convection

4.

Hot water flowing through cool water

44.
Copper, Stainless Steel, Carbon Steel, and Zinc were all heated using the same thermal energy.  What material would be the coolest after being heated?
a)
Copper
b)
Carbon Steel
c)
Zinc
d)
Stainless Steel
45.

If the specific heat of water is 4.18 J/g∙°C, how much heat is required to increase the temperature of 1,200 g of water from 23 °C to 39 °C?

a)

-80,256 J

b)

80.256 J

c)

80,256 J

d)

-80.256 J

46.

Between which points is the temperature of the substance remaining constant?

a)

A-B only

b)

A-B, C-D, and E-F

c)

B-C only

d)

B-C and D-E

47.

Evelyn throws a ball to Kai. How do we describe the ball's motion in terms of velocity?

a)

the quickness of the ball

b)

the location of the ball

c)

acceleration of the ball

d)

speed of the ball in a specific direction

48.
Displacement is distance combined with
a)
direction
b)
speed
c)
velocity
d)
magnitude
49.
When a car goes around a corner at 20 mph, why do we say it  accelerates?
a)
The car is accelerating because of the velocity is constant
b)
The car accelerates because it's going 20 mph
c)
Cars always accelerate when they are in motion
d)
The car is accelerating because it's changing direction
50.
In each of the following cases, determine where the car has no acceleration ?
a)
A car shortly after a stoplight turns green.
b)
A car approaching a red light
c)
A car with the cruise control set at 80 km/h
d)
A car turning a curve at a constant speed
51.
A roller coasters accelerates from an initial velocity of 6.0 m/s to a final velocity of 70 m/s over 4 seconds.  What's the acceleration?
a)
24 m/s2
b)
18 m/s2
c)
16 m/s2
d)
16 m/s
52.
A dog runs with an initial speed of 7.5 m/s on a waxed floor.  It slides to a stop in 15 seconds.  What is the acceleration?
a)
-7.5 m/s
b)
-7.5 m/s2
c)
-0.5 m/s2
d)
7.5 mi//hr
53.

A student inflates a balloon attached to a plastic straw. A string is threaded through the straw and tied to opposite ends of the room. When the air in the balloon is released, the balloon travels the length of the string. Which of Newton's laws explain this?

a)

The law of action-reaction

b)

Newton's law of magnetism

c)

The law of force and acceleration

d)

The law of gravity

54.

If a 40 kg student is pushed in a rolling chair with a force of 30 N, what is the student's acceleration?

(a)  

55.
According to Newton's second law, if you increase the force applied to an object :
a)
it accelerates more
b)
it doesn't move
c)
you get more inertia
d)
it decelerates
56.
What Newtons law does this picture represent
a)
Newtons 2nd law 
b)
Law of gravity 
c)
Newtons 1st law
d)
Newtons 5th law
57.

If a feather and a hammer are dropped at the same time on the moon, where there is no atmosphere, which one will hit the ground first?

a)

Neither, there is no gravity on the moon.

b)

hammer because it has more mass

c)

feather because it has less mass

d)

both will hit at the same time, there is no wind resistance

58.
How can you determine the mechanical advantage of a pulley system?
a)
Count the number of rope/cable segments on each side of the pulleys, including the free end. If the free end is to be pulled down, subtract 1 from this number.
b)
Count the number of rope/cable segments on each side of the pulleys without including the free end.
c)
Count the number of rope/cable segments on the central pulleys.
d)
Count the number of rope/cable segments on each side of the pulleys, including the free end. If the free end is to be pulled down, subtract 10 from this number.
59.

Match the following simple machines.

a)

Doorknob

1.

wheel and axle

b)

Flagpole

2.

pulley

c)

Knife Blade

3.

wedge

60.
The high or low pitch of a sound is related to the ___________ of the wave
a)
decibel
b)
amplitude
c)
frequency
d)
rest position
61.
Choose the word that belongs in the sentence. A sound wave is a type of ______________ wave.
a)
parallel
b)
transverse
c)
longitudinal
d)
perpendicular
62.

Which of the following statements describes the interaction between magnetic poles?

a)

Like poles attract each other.

b)

Like poles repel each other, and opposite poles attract each other.

c)

Opposite poles repel each other.

d)

Like poles attract each other, and opposite poles repel each other.

63.

Which electromagnet is stronger?

a)

A

b)

B

64.
Which device uses mechanical energy to produce electrical energy?
a)
Electric Motor
b)
Magnet
c)
Generator
d)
Solar Cell