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SUMMATIVE TEST IN PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2024

Total questions: 37

Worksheet time: 19mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is the most accepted theory about the formation of the universe that explains why it continues to expand?

a)

big bang theory

b)

divine creation theory

c)

steady state theory

d)

oscillating theory

2.

Which of the following is not considered as light elements?

a)

helium

b)

hydrogen

c)

lithium

d)

iron

3.

Which of the following is TRUE about nucleosynthesis?

a)

It is the division of atomic particle

b)

The combination of elements to form compound

c)

It is the creation of everything including all matter in universe

d)

It is the process of creating new atomic nuclei from pre-existing nuclei

4.

Which process is responsible for the formation of light elements such as Hydrogen and Helium?

a)

big bang nucleosynthesis

b)

stellar nucleosynthesis

c)

supernova nucleosynthesis

d)

terrestrial nucleosynthesis

5.

Which element is the lightest and at the same time the most abundant in outer space?

a)

hydrogen

b)

helium

c)

lithium

d)

iron

6.

How do heavier elements formed?

a)

Though combustion

b)

Through nuclear fission

c)

Through nuclear fusion   

d)

Through nuclear synthesis

7.

It is atoms of the same element but with different atomic

      mass (different number of neutrons).

a)

Element

b)

Isotope

c)

Compound

d)

Chemical

8.

Which element can be formed when three atoms of helium are fused?

a)

carbon

b)

hydrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

silicon

9.

Which element will be formed when Carbon atom is combined with Helium atom?

a)

magnesium

b)

neon

c)

oxygen

d)

silicon

10.

Which phase of star life cycle is our sun?

a)

main sequence star

b)

planetary nebula

c)

red giant

d)

white dwarf

11.

Which of the following is NOT an evidence of star formation?

a)

hydrogen

b)

helium

c)

infrared Radiation

d)

rocks

12.

Which phase of star will be created after the end of red giant

a)

black hole        

b)

red super giant

c)

supernova        

d)

white dwarf

13.

Which is known as the biggest stars in the universe.

a)

main sequence star

b)

red giant

c)

red super giant

d)

white dwarf

14.

Which of the following gases are major components of star?

a)

carbon and oxygen

b)

helium and carbon

c)

hydrogen and carbon    

d)

hydrogen and helium

15.

Which is the first stage of a star’s life cycle?

a)

black hole

b)

nebula

c)

protostar          

d)

white dwarf

16.

What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

a)

0+1 e

b)

42He

c)

10n

d)

0-1 e

17.

In main sequence star, Hydrogen fuses and converted to Helium. What element is produced from Helium gas at its core?

a)

carbon

b)

iron

c)

neon

d)

silicon

18.

Which is the second most abundant element in the universe?

a)

carbon

b)

hydrogen

c)

helium

d)

oxygen

19.

Which is a huge luminous ball of hot gas such as Hydrogen and Helium.

a)

comet

b)

moon

c)

planet

d)

star

20.

Which type of nucleosynthesis is responsible for the formation of elements heavier than iron?

a)

Stellar nucleosynthesis

b)

Supernova nucleosynthesis

c)

Primordial nucleosynthesis

d)

Planetary nucleosynthesis

21.

When does a star become unstable?

a)

 When it runs out of fuel

b)

When it contracts and expands

c)

When its core is converted to Iron

d)

When the outer shell of star is pulled by the gravity from the center

22.

The periodic table is organized by the number of _____________ in each element's nucleus.

a)

electrons

b)

protons

c)

atoms

d)

neutrons

23.

He created a classification of elements based on their atomic mass/weight.

a)

Millikan

b)

Mosely

c)

Rutherford

d)

Mendeleev

24.

These are chemical elements that do not occur naturally on Earth?

a)

natural-occurring elements

b)

thermonuclear elements

c)

synthetic elements

d)

nuclear elements

25.

Which of the following is a transuranium element?

a)

Neptunium

b)

Helium

c)

Carbon

d)

Uranium

26.

He created a classification of elements based on their atomic number.

a)

Millikan

b)

Rutherford

c)

Mosely

d)

Mendeleev

27.

What is the missing isotope that will balance the following nuclear equation?
94Be + 11H → _______ + 42He

a)

63C

b)

105Ne

c)

63Li

d)

105B

28.

How many neutrons are in this isotope of Uranium?

a)

327

b)

143

c)

92

d)

235

29.

How many protons are in this atom?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

10

d)

6

30.

Complete the nuclear reaction
20985At = ______ + 42He

a)

20885At

b)

20583Bi

c)

20781Tl

d)

20986Rn

31-35.

II. Identification

31.

This is known as the origin and production of heavy elements.

(a)  

32.

This is known as the origin of light elements.

(a)  

33.

It is also known as nuclear fusion and the formation of new nuclei actions in the early stages of development of the universe.

(a)  

34.

These are elements with atomic numbers beyond 103.

(a)  

35.

It is a one-dimensional point which contains a huge mass in an infinitely small space.

(a)  

36.

The simplest and smallest particle composed of protons, electrons, and neutrons.

(a)  

37.

The substances that cannot be broken down any further by chemical means.

(a)  

38.

The central part of an atom that contains protons and neutrons.

(a)  

39.


It is a negatively charged particle that orbits the nucleus.

(a)  

40.

It is the basic unit of matter that retains the properties of an element.

(a)  

41-45.

III. TRUE or FALSE

41.

Elements are made up of sub-atomic particles called protons, neutrons and electrons.

(a)  

42.

The BIGBANG is an explosion.

(a)  

43.

The universe was colder 13.8 Billion years ago.

(a)  

44.

The identity of an element depends on how many neutrons it has.

(a)  

45.

The higher the energy of the particles in an object are, the higher the temperature of that object will be.

(a)