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P7 Summative Test 3 ALL ABOUT MATTER &ATOMS

Total questions: 30

Worksheet time: 15mins

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Class
Date
1.

A student receives a model of an atom that contains seven protons, neutrons, and electrons, and has an atomic mass of approximately 14. What procedure can the student use to identify the atom?

a)

The student can reference the periodic table and find the element that has an atomic number of 7, which represents the number of neutrons in the atom.

b)

The student can reference the periodic table and find the element that has an atomic number of 14, which represents the number of protons and neutrons in the atom.

c)

The student can reference the periodic table and find the element that has an atomic number of 14, which represents the number of electrons and neutrons in the atom.

d)

The student can reference the periodic table and find the element that has an atomic number of 7, which represents the number of protons in the atom.

2.

Use this element from the periodic table to answer the question. A student constructs a model of atomic structure for the element nitrogen. What sub particles should be visible in the nucleus of the atom model?

a)

Seven neutrons and seven protons

b)

Seven protons only

c)

Seven electrons and seven neutrons

d)

Fourteen neutrons and seven protons

3.

Protons and neutrons in the central core of the atom are held together by —

a)

strong nuclear force

b)

gravitational force

c)

electromagnetic force

d)

weak nuclear force

4.

Which statement must be true for a stable nucleus to hold the protons and neutrons inside?

a)

The nuclear force must overcome the electromagnetic repulsion between protons.

b)

The nucleus must have more neutrons than protons.

c)

The attractive forces between electrons and protons must be small.

d)

The nuclear force must balance the repulsive forces between neutrons and protons.

5.

Using the diagram, what amount of protons does an element of neon contain?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

15

d)

30

6.

How many protons are in an atom of oxygen?

a)

8

b)

16

c)

9

d)

24

7.

Fluorine has an atomic number of 9 and an atomic mass of 18.998. How many protons does an atom of fluorine have?

a)

18

b)

9

c)

10

d)

19

8.

What does the nucleus of an atom contain?

a)

Protons and neutrons

b)

Protons and electrons

c)

Electrons and neutrons

d)

Protons only

9.

The atomic mass of an element equals the number of —

a)

protons + neutrons

b)

electrons

c)

protons

d)

protons + electrons

10.

Using the diagram pictured, how many protons would an atom of iodine contain?

a)

53

b)

127

c)

74

d)

21

11.

The atomic number of an element is always equal to the number of —

a)

protons

b)

protons plus electrons

12.

Which of the following is characteristic of a physical change?

a)

A. The change can be observed.

b)

B. Substances are changed into different substances.

c)

C. The substance is destroyed in the process.

d)

D. The change is not observable.

13.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a chemical change?

a)

A. Leaves changing color

b)

B. Baking brownies

c)

C. Cutting hair

d)

D. Nail rusting

14.

What is an example of a chemical change of matter?

a)

Coloring on paper

b)

Cutting paper

c)

Burning paper

d)

Tearing paper

15.

What is NOT a physical change?

a)

Freezing water

b)

Burning a wooden splint

c)

Boiling a liquid

d)

Evaporating gasoline

16.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Bending a paperclip

b)

Burning a candle

c)

Ice cubes melting

d)

Chopping onions

17.

Ductility and malleability are examples of —

a)

physical properties

b)

reactive properties

c)

chemical properties

d)

properties of nonmetals

18.

Which of the following is NOT a mixture?

a)

Saltwater

b)

Air

c)

Water

d)

Soil

19.

What is the first thing you should do if a chemical spill occurs in the lab?

a)

Ignore it and continue working

b)

Notify the teacher or lab supervisor immediately

c)

Try to clean it up with paper towels

d)

Leave the lab and go outside

20.

Which technique is commonly used to separate sand from water?

a)

Filtration

b)

Evaporation

c)

Distillation

d)

Chromatography

21.

What separation technique would you use to separate iron filings from sulfur?

a)

Filtration

b)

Magnetic separation

c)

Distillation

d)

Decantation

22.

What is a beaker primarily used for in the lab?

a)

Measuring exact volumes of liquids

b)

Mixing and heating liquids

c)

Holding solids

d)

Filtering solutions

23.

What is a compound?

a)

A mixture of two elements

b)

A single element

c)

A physical blend of substances

d)

A solution of gases

24.

A fire alarm goes off while you are conducting an experiment. What is the proper response?

a)

Continue working until the alarm stops

b)

Evacuate the lab calmly and follow the school's fire drill procedures

c)

Try to put out any fires yourself

d)

Wait for instructions from the teacher before leaving

25.

You accidentally spill a small amount of liquid on the counter. The liquid is not hazardous, but it could cause a mess. What should you do?

a)

Leave the spill and continue with your experiment

b)

Quickly clean up the spill with paper towels or a cloth

c)

Inform the teacher and wait for instructions

d)

Cover the spill with another object

26.

Which of the following is a heterogeneous mixture?

a)

Brass

b)

Air

c)

Vinegar

d)

Soil

27.

When baking a cake, what kind of change occurs?

a)

Physical change

b)

Chemical change

c)

Reversible change

d)

Evaporation

28.

In a water purification system, which process is used to remove solid particles from the water?

a)

Distillation

b)

Filtration

c)

Condensation

d)

Crystallization

29.

When you open a bottle of soda, you hear a fizzing sound. What causes this?

a)

Air entering the bottle

b)

The release of dissolved carbon dioxide gas

c)

A chemical reaction between soda and air

d)

The evaporation of the soda

30.

Why does ice float on water?

a)

Ice has a higher density than water

b)

Ice has a lower density than water

c)

Ice is heavier than water

d)

Ice is a gas in solid form