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Physical Science Midterm

Total questions: 50

Worksheet time: 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The most accepted theory about the formation of the universe which explains that it continues to expand.

a)

Big Bang Theory

b)

Inflation Theory

c)

String Theory

d)

Steady State Theory

2.

The process of forming elements is known as:

a)

Generation

b)

Genesis

c)

Nucleosynthesis

d)

Synthesis

3.

When protons and neutrons collide and combine they form _________, it is an isotope of Hydrogen.

a)

Tritium

b)

Triton

c)

Deuterium

d)

Helium

4.

The universe is hotter _______ billion years ago.

a)

13.1

b)

13.5

c)

13.8

d)

13.9

5.

When the particles have too much energy and the temperature of the universe is too hot, what happened to the particles when they collide?

a)

They just got destroyed when they collide.

b)

They will just bounce upon collision.

c)

New elements were made when they collide.

d)

None of the above.

6.

It is where the stars are born. It is a huge clump of gas and dust particles.

a)

Stellar Nucleus

b)

Stellar Nebula

c)

Stellar Fusion

d)

Stellar Nucleosynthesis

7.

When a star has fused all the hydrogen in its core, its nuclear radiation output ceases.

a)

Red Giant      

b)

White Dwarf

c)

Black Dwarf

d)

Super Red Giant

8.

For stars with a mass 8-9 times that of the sun, the core temperatures become so high that nuclear fusion can occur even after the helium is exhausted.

a)

Red Giant  

b)

White Dwarf   

c)

Black Dwarf

d)

Super Red Giant

9.

The mass of an entire stellar core is condensed into a body roughly the size of the Earth.

a)

Red Giant      

b)

White Dwarf   

c)

Black Dwarf    

d)

Super Red Giant

10.

It is the final stage in the life of a low to medium mass star.  They formed due to the gradual cooling and dimming as they burn their remaining fuel.

a)

Red Giant

b)

White Dwarf   

c)

Black Dwarf    

d)

Super Red Giant

11.

When the particles have lack of energy and the temperature of the universe is cooled down, what happened to the particles when they collide?

a)

They just got destroyed when they collide.

b)

They will just bounce upon collision.

c)

New elements were made when they collide.

d)

None of the above.

12.

The star collapses instantly under the enormous gravity exerted on ots heavy iron.

a)

Supernova

b)

Main Sequence Stage

c)

Black Hole

d)

Neutron Star

13.

The gravitational force is so strong that nothing can escape it, not even light.

a)

Supernova

b)

Main Sequence Stage

c)

Black Hole

d)

Neutron Star

14.

It signifies the portion of a star’s life where its core is capable of hydrogen fusion.

a)

Supernova

b)

Main Sequence Stage

c)

Black Hole

d)

Neutron Star

15.

It is a highly dense, heavy, and trim body comprised of neutrally charged neutrons.

a)

Supernova

b)

Main Sequence Stage

c)

Black Hole

d)

Neutron Star

16.

Mass can be converted into?

a)

Electrons

b)

Speed

c)

Energy

d)

Light

17.

When the particles have right amount of energy and the temperature of the universe is just right, what happened to the particles when they collide?

a)

They just got destroyed when they collide.

b)

They will just bounce upon collision.

c)

New elements were made when they collide.

d)

None of the above.

18.

This element is used for bleaching of clothes.

a)

Sulfur

b)

Magnesium

c)

Chlorine

d)

Flourine

19.

This element is a common additive to drinking water and is used as a cleaning agent in toothpaste.

a)

Sulfur

b)

Magnesium

c)

Chlorine

d)

Flourine

20.

Many living things, including humans used this element for respiration.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Aluminum

c)

Sodium

d)

Copper

21.

This element is used in streetlights to produce yellow light as well as being a component in many compounds like table salt, soda ash, borax, and baking soda.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Aluminum

c)

Sodium

d)

Copper

22.

This element is a soft and malleable metal used in cans and fouls, utensils, airplane and automotive parts, and other structural applications.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Aluminum

c)

Sodium

d)

Copper

23.

This element is one of the best conductors of electricity, which leads to its use in electronics and motors.

a)

Oxygen

b)

Aluminum

c)

Sodium

d)

Copper

24.

This element is used to making thermometers, barometers, electrical switches, and other instruments.

a)

Mercury

b)

Manganese

c)

Iron

d)

Helium

25.

This element is commonly known to be lighter than air, which leads to its use in weather and party balloons.

a)

Mercury

b)

Manganese

c)

Iron

d)

Helium

26.

Elements are made up of (a)   particles called protons, neutrons and electrons.

27.

The identity of the element depends on how many (a)   it has.

28.

The Big Bang is an (a)   of space that starts in singularity.

29.

The formula of Einstein’s Theory of Relativity is meaning Energy is equals to mass multiplied by (a)   squared.

30.

It is the process when elements are formed inside a star, we call that (a)   .

31.

It is the process when the protons and neutrons collided and combined new elements were made, we call this (a)   .

32.

For medium-size stars, the (a)   is dominant, for massive stars the CNO Cycle is more dominant.

33.

For massive stars the CNO Cycle is more dominant, CNO stands for Carbon, (a)    and Oxygen.

34.

he higher the energy of the particles in an object are the higher the (a)   of that object will be.

35.

Nuclear (a)   is the process when atoms gain enough energy to combine when they collide.

36.

What is the symbol for this element:
Tin

a)

Sn

b)

Ti

c)

Tn

d)

Sb

e)

T

37.

What is the symbol for this element:
Lead

a)

L

b)

Ld

c)

Pb

d)

Ps

e)

Sb

38.

What is the symbol for this element:
Manganese

a)

Mg

b)

Mn

c)

Ms

d)

Ma

e)

Me

39.

What is the symbol for this element:
Gold

a)

Ag

b)

G

c)

Au

d)

Gl

e)

Gd

40.

What is the symbol for this element:
Mercury

a)

Me

b)

Mc

c)

Hb

d)

Hg

e)

Hc

41.

What is the symbol for this element:
Sodium

a)

So

b)

Sn

c)

At

d)

Na

e)

Sb

42.

What is the symbol for this element:
Potassium

a)

P

b)

Pt

c)

Ks

d)

Po

e)

K

43.

What is the symbol for this element:
Copper

a)

Co

b)

C

c)

Cu

d)

Cr

e)

P

44.

What is the symbol for this element:
Iron

a)

Ir

b)

In

c)

I

d)

Fe

e)

Fd

45.

What is the symbol for this element:
Antimony

a)

At

b)

An

c)

Sn

d)

St

e)

Sb

46.

What is the symbol for this element:
Cadmium

a)

Ca

b)

Cd

c)

Cm

d)

Sn

e)

Sb

47.

What is the symbol for this element:
Krypton

a)

K

b)

Kn

c)

Ky

d)

Kp

e)

Kr

48.

What is the symbol for this element:
Cerium

a)

Cr

b)

Cm

c)

C

d)

Ce

e)

Cu

49.

What is the symbol for this element:
Arsenic

a)

Ar

b)

As

c)

Ae

d)

An

e)

At

50.

What is the symbol for this element:
Astatine

a)

Ar

b)

As

c)

Ae

d)

An

e)

At