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8th Grade Chemistry Quiz

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 25mins

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Class
Date
1.

Which group on the periodic table has the greatest number of metallic elements?

a)

Group 2 (IIA)

b)

Group 7 (VIIB)

c)

Group 13 (IIIA)

d)

Group 18 (VIIIA)

2.

Why are the noble gases such as helium (He) and neon (Ne) grouped together in the periodic table?

a)

They are nonreactive gases.

b)

They are highly reactive metallic solids.

c)

They are dangerous gases when combined with water.

d)

They are liquid at room temperature and have high boiling points.

3.

In which group are the most reactive metals located?

a)

Group 1 (IA)

b)

Group 2 (IIA)

c)

Group 17 (VIIA)

d)

Group 18 (VIIIA)

4.

Which best describes elements on the far right side of the periodic table?

a)

Gas

b)

Liquid

c)

Dense

d)

Malleable

5.

Which best describes how the physical properties of elements generally vary across a period?

a)

The elements on the left side of a period have nonmetallic properties, while the elements on the right side of a period have metallic properties.

b)

The elements on the left side of a period have metallic properties, while the elements on the right side of a period have nonmetallic properties.

c)

The elements on the left side of a period have both metallic and nonmetallic properties, while the elements on the right side of a period have metallic properties.

d)

The elements on the left side of a period have nonmetallic properties, while the elements on the right side of a period have both metallic and nonmetallic properties.

6.

What category of elements is found along the bold staircase line between the metals and nonmetals on the periodic table?

a)

Noble gases

b)

Metals

c)

Metalloids

d)

Nonmetals

7.

Several samples of elements are placed on a lab table for students to observe. In his laboratory report, Jonathan records, 'Sample 1 is a shiny wire.' Which element is most likely sample 1?

a)

Bromine (Br)

b)

Hydrogen (H)

c)

Oxygen (O)

d)

Zirconium (Zr)

8.

Which property do metalloids share?

a)

Conductive

b)

Semiconductive

c)

Nonreactive

d)

Highly reactive

9.

Which category contains the majority of elements on the periodic table?

a)

Lanthanides

b)

Metalloids

c)

Nonmetals

d)

Metals

10.

Which group of elements contains the most reactive metals?

a)

alkaline earth metals

b)

transition metals

c)

metalloids

d)

alkali metals

11.

Which substance is most likely to react with water in a similar way to sodium (Na)?

a)

Hydrogen (H), because it's in the same group as sodium on the periodic table

b)

Lithium (Li), because it's in the same family as sodium on the periodic table

c)

Argon (Ar), because it's in the same period as sodium on the periodic table

d)

Magnesium (Mg), because it's beside sodium on the periodic table

12.

Which element most likely has similar physical properties to potassium (K)?

a)

Arsenic (Ar)

b)

Bromine (Br)

c)

Krypton (Kr)

d)

Sodium (Na)

13.

Baking soda and vinegar are mixed together in a sealed plastic bag. The chemicals bubble and the bag expands. Which conclusion can be made from these observations?

a)

There was a chemical change, and a precipitate was formed.

b)

There was a physical change, and a precipitate was formed.

c)

There was a chemical change, and a gas was produced.

d)

There was a physical change, and a gas was produced.

14.

After a scientist mixes two clear solutions, he is unable to detect a temperature change. However, he knows a chemical change occurred. Which evidence best proves a chemical change did indeed occur?

a)

There was an increase in the mass of the new solution produced.

b)

A solid precipitate was produced which settled out of the solution.

c)

There was a decrease in the volume of the new solution produced.

d)

Two distinct layers were observed when the two original solutions were combined.

15.

The process of rusting is related to which property of iron?

a)

density

b)

malleability

c)

chemical reactivity

d)

electrical conductivity

16.

Which indicates a physical change?

a)

change in state

b)

release of heat

c)

formation of a precipitate

d)

formation of a new substance

17.

Which best explains the reaction shown below? CH4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2O

a)

a physical change, because the reaction produced the same substances

b)

a chemical change, because the reaction produced two different substances

c)

a chemical change, because the products and the reactants are the same substances

d)

a physical change, because the products and reactants are two different substances

18.

Which information best determines the location of an element on the periodic table?

a)

size

b)

color

c)

properties

d)

date of discovery

19.

Which of the following elements is most reactive with a Group 17 (VIIA) element?

a)

calcium (Ca)

b)

helium (He)

c)

lithium (Li)

d)

lead (Pb)

20.

Which trend occurs as elements progress from left to right on the periodic table?

a)

Elements go from less magnetic to more magnetic.

b)

Elements go from more metallic to less metallic.

c)

Elements go from more gaseous to more solid.

d)

Elements go from less dense to more dense.

21.

Which is the simplest substance?

a)

oil

b)

salt

c)

sulfer

d)

water

22.

Which best describes the splitting of water molecules into hydrogen and oxygen atoms?

a)

a chemical change in which bonds are broken

b)

a chemical change in which bonds are created

c)

a physical change in which bonds are broken

d)

a physical change in which bonds are created

23.

Which is an example of a physical change within a system?

a)

baking a cake

b)

burning a piece of paper

c)

water turning into steam

d)

baking soda reacting with vinegar

24.

Hydrogen (H) and Carbon (C) are metals

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

25.

Silicon (Si) and Boron (B) are metalloids

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

26.

When heated, copper metal will become a liquid at 1,084°C. Which property of the metal has been described?

a)

density

b)

reactivity

c)

malleability

d)

melting point

27.

Lithium (Li) and Potassium (K) are metals

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

28.

When two solutions are combined, which evidence would best indicate a chemical reaction has occurred?

a)

Temperature remains constant

b)

A precipitate forms

c)

Density decreases

d)

Volume increases

29.

Which reaction shows a conservation of atoms?

a)

H2 + O2 → H2O

b)

Na + Cl2 → NaCl

c)

N2 + 3H2 → 2NH3

d)

2Al + O2 → Al2O3

30.

When oxygen (O) reacts with iron (Fe), it produces rust (Fe O ). In a closed system, how much oxygen must react with 120 grams of iron to produce 580 grams of rust?

a)

120 grams

b)

460 grams

c)

580 grams

d)

700 grams

31.

Only the coefficient can be changed in a chemical equation

a)

FALSE

b)

TRUE

32.

In the Law of Conservation of Mass for chemical reactions, what is the relationship between the products and the reactants?

a)

The total mass of the products equals the total mass of the reactants.

b)

The total mass of the products is less than the total mass of the reactants.

c)

The total mass of the products is greater than the total mass of the reactants.

d)

The total mass of the products is not directly related to the total mass of the reactants.

33.

Which classification best fits the chemical Al2O3?

a)

compound

b)

element

c)

mixture

d)

molecule

34.

Which is the best description of a solution?

a)

element

b)

compound

c)

homogeneous mixture

d)

heterogeneous mixture

35.

Which best describes sodium chloride (NaCl)?

a)

a mixture which is physically produced

b)

a mixture which is chemically produced

c)

a compound which is physically produced

d)

a compound which is chemically produced

36.

Which best describes a compound?

a)

It is a type of heterogeneous mixture.

b)

It cannot be broken down into simpler substances.

c)

It is composed of two or more atoms of the same element that have

been physically mixed together.

d)

It is composed of two or more atoms of different elements that have

been chemically combined together.

37.

Water breaks down into hydrogen and oxygen as shown in the balanced

equation below.

2H2O → 2H2 + O2

Which best supports the Law of Conservation of Mass?

a)

The amount of hydrogen is doubled during the reaction.

b)

1 atom of oxygen appears on both sides of the equation.

c)

4 atoms of hydrogen appear on both sides of the equation.

d)

2 molecules of water break down into 2 hydrogen and 2

oxygen molecules.

38.

Which equation supports the Law of Conservation of Mass?

a)

Zn + 2HCl → ZnCl2 + H2

b)

CH4 + O2 → 2H2O + CO2

c)

H2 + 2O2 → 2H2O

d)

Al + o2 → Al2O3

39.

Which is true about chemical reactions?

a)

Energy is changed into atoms.

b)

Atoms are changed into energy.

c)

Atoms are created and destroyed.

d)

Atoms are rearranged in the product.

40.

Subscripts can be changed in a chemical equation

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

41.

The coefficient is the number to the right of the element in a chemical equation

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

42.

All matter is made of...

a)

elements

b)

substances

c)

atoms

d)

compounds

43.

The formula H2ON3Ca has how many atoms

a)

8

b)

5

c)

7

d)

6

44.

A change in a solid, liquid or a gas would indicate what type of change?

a)

physical change

b)

chemical change

c)

sublimation

d)

condensation

45.

Examples of chemical changes would be burning, cooking, rusting, and rotting.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

46.

Examples of physical changes could be boiling, melting, freezing, and shredding

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

47.

3Br3HB2 has how many elements

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

I don't know

48.

The #4 in 4HN2Ca3 would be the...

a)

subscript

b)

number of atoms

c)

coefficient

d)

problem

49.

Is the following formula is balanced:

H2 + O → H2O

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

c)

I have no idea

50.

The #2 in 5H2B3N would be the...

a)

answer

b)

coefficient

c)

subscript

d)

number of people I like