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Physical Science Semester Exam Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Water is a compound because it

a)

Can be broken down into simpler substances

b)

Always has two hydrogen atoms or each oxygen atom

c)

Cannot be broken down into simpler substances

2.

A substance that is malleable and conducts electricity is a

a)

Metal

b)

Nonmetal

c)

Metalloid

3.

Which of the following is a physical change?

a)

Burning wood

b)

Sawing wood

c)

Rust forming

4.

Which of the following is a chemical change?

a)

Ice melting

b)

Ice being carved

c)

Cooking an egg

5.

Which letters indicate the region for the melting of a substance?

a)

B to C

b)

D to E

c)

E to F

6.

Which letters indicate the region for the vaporization of a substance?

a)

B to C

b)

C to D

c)

D to E

7.

Which letters indicate the region for the condensation of a substance?

a)

C to B

b)

D to C

c)

E to D

8.

Which letters indicate the region for the freezing of a substance?

a)

C to B

b)

D to C

c)

E to D

9.

Where is the solid state found?

a)

A to B

b)

C to D

c)

E to F

10.

Where is the liquid state found?

a)

A to B

b)

C to D

c)

E to F

11.

Where is the gas state found?

a)

A to B

b)

C to D

c)

E to F

12.

Which of the following changes is an example of an endothermic change?

a)

Condensation

b)

Vaporization

c)

Freezing

13.

Which of the following changes is an exothermic change?

a)

Sublimation

b)

Condensation

c)

Melting

14.

As the sample is heated and the temperature rises, the kinetic energy

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

15.

As the sample is cooled and the temperature lowers, the kinetic energy

a)

Increases

b)

Decreases

c)

Stays the same

16.

Which of the following is unique for any given element?

a)

The number of neutrons

b)

The number of protons

c)

The number of electrons

17.

The formation of an ionic bond involves the

a)

Sharing of electrons

b)

Transfer of electrons

c)

Sea of electrons

18.

According to the law of conservation of mass, how does the mass of the products in a chemical reaction compare to the mass of the reactants?

a)

There is no relationship

b)

The masses are equal

c)

The masses of one side will be greater

19.

Which general statement is not true for metals?

a)

Most metals are brittle

b)

Most metals are ductile

c)

Most metals are malleable

20.

Atoms will form chemical bonds to achieve

a)

A stable eight valence electrons

b)

An electron pair

c)

An unstable eight valence electrons

21.

The formation of a metallic bond involves

a)

Sharing of electrons

b)

Transfer of electrons

c)

Sea of electrons

22.

Lithium and fluorine react together to form LiF. What is the name of this compound?

a)

Lithium fluorine

b)

Lithium (I) fluoride

c)

Lithium fluoride

23.

What is the formula for magnesium chloride?

a)

MgCl

b)

MgCl₂

c)

Mg₂Cl₂

24.

Which of the following chemical reactions is balanced for the synthesis of NaBr?

a)

Na + Br₂ → NaBr

b)

Na + Br₂ → 2 NaBr

c)

2 Na + Br₂ → 2 NaBr

25.

When two or more substances are combined and can be separated by physical means, the result is

a)

A compound

b)

A mixture

c)

An element

26.

Which of the following chemical reactions is balanced for the combustion of methane?

CH₄ + O₂ → H₂O + CO₂

a)

CH₄ + 2 O₂ → 2 H₂O + CO₂

b)

CH₄ + O₂ → H₂O + CO₂

c)

CH₄ + 3 O₂ → H₂O + CO₂

27.

The vertical columns on the periodic table are called

a)

Families

b)

Periods

c)

Columns

28.

Each substance to the right of the arrow in a chemical equation is a(n)

a)

Reactant

b)

Product

c)

Coefficient

29.

The center of an atom is called the

a)

Hub

b)

Nucleus

c)

Core

30.

The state of matter that has a definite volume and definite shape is a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

31.

The state of matter that has a definite volume but no definite shape is a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

32.

The state of matter that has no definite volume but no definite shape is a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

33.

The particles in this state of matter are limited to vibrational motion because the particles are packed so closely together

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

34.

The type of matter in which the particles are free to move in all directions until they have spread out evenly throughout the container is a

a)

Solid

b)

Liquid

c)

Gas

35.

The shape of an apple is a

a)

Physical property

b)

Physical change

c)

Chemical property

36.

As the volume of a gas decreases and the temperature remains constant, what will happen to the pressure of the gas?

a)

Remain the same

b)

Decrease

c)

Increase

37.

What are the horizontal rows of the periodic table called?

a)

Families

b)

Periods

c)

Groups

38.

What type of elements include gases, are brittle as solids and poor conductors of heat and electricity?

a)

Metals

b)

Nonmetals

c)

Metalloids

39.

A certain atom has 26 protons, 26 electrons, and 30 neutrons. What is its mass number?

a)

26

b)

52

c)

56

40.

What chemical bond occurs when atoms share electrons to become stable?

a)

Ionic

b)

Metallic

c)

Covalent

41.

Why do the noble gases NOT form compounds readily?

a)

They need too many electrons to be stable

b)

They have a full outer shell

c)

They have an empty outer shell

42.

According to the law of conservation of mass, if two atoms of oxygen are used as a reactant, how many atoms of oxygen must be a part of the product?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

43.

What family of elements contains the most active metals?

a)

Alkali metals

b)

Halogens

c)

Noble gases

44.

What subatomic particle has a +1 charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

45.

What subatomic particle has a -1 charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

46.

Which subatomic particle has no charge?

a)

Proton

b)

Neutron

c)

Electron

47.

What particles are in the nucleus of the atom?

a)

Only protons

b)

Protons and neutrons

c)

Only neutrons

48.

How many valence electrons do members of group 15 have?

a)

2

b)

5

c)

7

49.

How many valence electrons do members of group 13 have?

a)

3

b)

5

c)

7

50.

What type of element is referred to as a semiconductor?

a)

Nonmetal

b)

Metal

c)

Metalloid

51.

What is a mole?

a)

A unit of measurement

b)

An underground animal

c)

A dozen of something

52.

The correct reading of the graduated cylinder on the right is

a)

53.6 mL

b)

53.0 mL

c)

53 mL

53.

The correct reading of the thermometer is

a)

54.2 °C

b)

54.0 °C

c)

54.5 °C

54.

The statement “the rock is shiny” is an example of

a)

Qualitative data

b)

Quantitative data

55.

What is the formula for iron (II) oxide?

a)

FeO

b)

FeO₂

c)

FeO₃

56.

Diamond and graphite are examples of ________________, more than one crystalline form of the same element.

a)

Allotropes

b)

Ions

c)

Isotopes

57.

The periodic table is arranged according to the…

a)

Atomic number, which is the number of protons

b)

Atomic number, which is the number of neutrons

c)

Atomic mass, which is the number of protons

d)

Atomic mass, which is the number of neutrons

58.

What is the formula for the compound of carbon tetrafluoride?

a)

C₂F

b)

C₂F₄

c)

CF₄

d)

CF₅