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25-26 HS Physical Science Spiral Review

Total questions: 58

Worksheet time: 29hrs 0mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which is the correct symbol for an isotope of iodine with 53 protons and 78 neutrons?

a)

78I53

b)

131I

c)

53I

d)

131I

2.

An element from Group 2 will form ionic bonds with

a)

any other metal.

b)

all transition metals.

c)

a nonmetal, Groups 13-17.

d)

any Noble gas in Group 18.

3.

Which statement accurately describes covalent bonds?

a)

Covalent bonds are formed by metals and nonmetals.

b)

Covalent bonds are typical of carbon compounds.

c)

Covalent bonds are created by the attractions between oppositely charged ions.

d)

Covalent bonds break apart when dissolved in water and allow for the conduction of electricity.

4.

What is the chemical formula for Aluminum fluoride?

a)

Al3F

b)

AlF3

c)

Al2F3

d)

AlF

5.

Based on the Law of Conservation of Mass, describe the relationship between the mass of the reactants and the mass of the products.

a)

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

b)

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

c)

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

d)

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

6.

The source of the energy released in fission and fusion reactions is:

a)

mass converted to energy

b)

breaking of chemical bonds

c)

formation of alpha particles

d)

formation of new chemical bonds

7.

Using the chart, determine the amount of Co-57 present on January 21 if you had a sample of 8g on January 1st.

a)

2 g

b)

4 g

c)

16 g

d)

25 g

8.

Which of these statements would best explain the problem encountered with nuclear waste disposal?

a)

The isotopes have a long half-life and only remain radioactive for a long time period.

b)

The isotopes have a short half-life and only remain radioactive for a long time period.

c)

The isotopes have a long half life and only remain reactive for a short time period.

d)

The isotope has a short half life and only remain radioactive for a short time period.

9.

The molecules of a substance are moving rapidly in a container. The molecules do not interact with each other. If the container is opened, the molecules will escape from the container. In what phase of matter are the molecules in the container?

a)

plasma

b)

gas

c)

liquid

d)

solid

10.

As we stand and watch the hot air balloon rise in the sky, we can imagine what is happening at the microscopic level to the gas molecules inside the balloon. As the balloon rises, the gas molecules are

a)

moving faster and spreading apart.

b)

slowing down and moving closer together.

c)

Gradually escaping from the confines of the balloon

d)

all collecting at the top of the balloon pushing upward

11.

Describe the best way Ryan can increase the rate of dissolving of lead (II) chloride in a solution.

a)

Increase the temperature of the water.

b)

Increase the concentration of the salt.

c)

Increase the particle size of the solute.

d)

Agitate the lead (II) chloride in cool water.

12.

Listed in the Item Bank are some important labels for sections of the image below.

Put the following in the correct order from acidic to basic.

Lemon Juice Saliva HCl NaOH Blood Bleach

a)
  1. 1. HCL

  2. 2. Lemon Juice

  3. 3. Saliva

  4. 4. Blood

  5. 5. Bleach

  6. 6. NaOH

b)
  1. 1. NaOH

  2. 2. Lemon Juice

  3. 3. Saliva

  4. 4. Bleach

  5. 5. Blood

  6. 6. HCl

c)
  1. 1. NaOH

  2. 2. Blood

  3. 3. HCl

  4. 4. Bleach

  5. 5. Lemon Juice

  6. 6. Saliva

d)
  1. 1. NaOH

  2. 2. Bleach

  3. 3. Blood

  4. 4. Saliva

  5. 5. Lemon Juice

  6. 6. HCl

13.

Jane puts some water into an electric kettle and then she connects it to the power source. She observes that after some time, the water inside the kettle heats ip and begins to boil. What is happening?

a)

Light energy is transforming into heat.

b)

Heat energy is transforming into electricity.

c)

Electrical energy is transforming into heat energy.

d)

Electrical energy is transforming into light and heat energy.

14.

When light from the sun warms the ground, the transfer of heat energy is called

a)

conduction.

b)

power.

c)

radiation.

d)

reflection.

15.

Predict the energy trend as a substance changes from a solid to liquid to gas on this graph.

a)

It would increase from bottom left to top right.

b)

It would decrease from top left to bottom right.

c)

It would be a horizontal line as energy would remain constant.

d)

It would increase from solid to liquid, then decrease from liquid to gas.

16.

As temperature rises from 25°C to 60°C, the material _______ heat and its kinetic energy __________ as the material goes through vaporization to become a gas.

a)

absorbs, increases

b)

releases, does not change

c)

multiplies its, is divided

d)

remains the same, decreases

17.

Consider these four line graphs representing speed in meters/second, where each X-axis is labelled in seconds and each Y-axis is labelled in meters.

Which line graph indicates the GREATEST speed at 5 seconds?

a)

A. (Graph A)

A. (Graph A)

b)

B. (Graph B)

B. (Graph B)

c)

d)

18.

When a person jumps horizontally off of the end of an unanchored boat in a lake, the person goes forward and the boat goes backward. This is an example of:

a)

inertia.

b)

action and reaction.

c)

Newton's First Law of Motion.

d)

Newton's Second Law of Motion.

19.

Based on the graph, how would you describe the net forces acting on the moving object?

a)

Net force equals zero.

b)

Net force is greater to the right.

c)

There is no way to determine net force.

d)

Net force is positive and to the right.

20.

What evidence is there that work is being done?

a)

A lever is being used.

b)

A simple machine makes a task easier.

c)

The rock has a larger force than the boy.

d)

The boy uses force to move the rock a distance.

21.

Ultraviolet rays are more likely to give you a sunburn than visible light. What statement would be the best possible explanation for this?

a)

Visible light cannot penetrate the skin.

b)

Ultraviolet rays have a higher frequency and therefore have more energy.

c)

Visible light has a broader range of frequencies and amounts of energy.

d)

Ultraviolet rays have a longer wavelength and therefore have more energy.

22.

Which example is NOT a part of the electromagnetic spectrum?

a)

microwaves

b)

radio waves

c)

electricity

d)

purple light

23.

Two mechanical waves intersect and produce the straight line seen here. What is the result of this intersection called?

a)

summative interference

b)

destructive interference

c)

subtractive interference

d)

constructive interference

24.

Sally Sizzle builds a circuit by connecting three resistors in parallel with a 9V battery. The current in this circuit is 3.6 amps. Sally wants to add another resistor in parallel to increase the current to 4.6 amps. What should the resistance of this new resistor be?

a)

0.5 Ohms

b)

5 Ohms

c)

9 Ohms

d)

10 Ohm

25.

A major difference between AC and DC electricity is in its usefulness to effectively supply electricity to large groups. The best explanation for the difference is which of these statements?

a)

DC current can be used in transformers while AC current cannot.

b)

AC current can be used in transformers while DC current cannot.

c)

AC current fluctuates too much to be used effectively in power generation.

d)

DC current fluctuates too much to be used effectively in power generation.

26.

An electric current is created in a long thin wire. How will increasing the current and changing the direction of the current effect the direction that a compass placed under the wire will point?

a)

It compass will spin continuously.

b)

The compass will flip exactly 180 degrees.

c)

The compass will spin exactly 360 degrees.

d)

The compass will not react and still point north.

27.

Sulfur hexafluoride is represented by which formula?

a)

SF2

b)

SF7

c)

S2F5

d)

SF6

28.

Magnesium is a highly flammable element which is easily combustible in the presence of oxygen: 2Mg + O2 → ?? + heat What is the unknown product?

a)

MgO

b)

MgO2

c)

2MgO

d)

Mg2O2

29.

Which of these BEST describes why an ionic solution is a good conductor of electricity while a covalent solution is a poor conductor?

a)

A. Ionic compounds form charged molecules in solution, and electricity cannot flow if charged molecules are present.

b)

B. Ionic compounds form charged particles in solution, and electricity will only flow if charged particles are present.

c)

C. Covalent compounds form charged molecules in solution, and electricity cannot flow if charged molecules are present.

d)

D. Covalent compounds form charged particles in solution, and electricity will only flow if charged particles are present.

30.

Marie and Calvin dissolved 10 grams of KNO₃ in 100 grams of water at 25ºC. Next they added 5 grams more. Calvin told Marie that they could continue to add solute until they reached 40 grams because the solution was still

a)

saturated

b)

semisaturated

c)

supersaturated

d)

unsaturated

31.

During science class Billy used litmus paper to determine the pH of an unknown liquid. The blue litmus paper turned red but there was no change in the color of the red litmus paper.

The liquid Billy tested is probably

a)

a base

b)

neutral

c)

an acid

d)

pH of 7

32.

Five metal samples, with equal masses, are heated to 200ºC. Each solid is dropped into a beaker containing 200 ml 15ºC water. Which metal will cool the fastest?

a)

aluminum

b)

copper

c)

gold

d)

platinum

33.

Free fall is a situation in which the only force acting upon an object is gravity. Why do all objects in free fall have the same acceleration?

a)

their masses are always the same

b)

acceleration due to gravity is always the same

c)

the distance between two objects is always the same

d)

the gravitational force between two objects is always the same

34.

Based on the table, what might be a reasonable conclusion?

a)

Sound travels faster through more dense materials.

b)

The speed of sound depends only on the state of matter.

c)

Sound travels slower through metals than any other materials.

d)

Sound travels faster through aluminum than any other material that exists.

35.

Observe the image above. Two fire trucks with sirens speeds towards and away from an observer. Which statement is true involving the Doppler effect observed by the observer?

a)

the Doppler effect is not observed by the observer

b)

Due to the Doppler effect, the fire truck traveling away from the observer is not heard

c)

a firetruck traveling towards the observer produces a higher than normal apparant siren frequency

d)

the foretruck traveling away from the oberver produces a higher than normal apparent siren frequency

36.

Which statement about the fire truck's siren frequency is correct?

a)

the fire truck traveling towards the observer produces a higher than normal apparent siren frequency

b)

the fire truck traveling away from the observer produces a higher than normal apparent siren frequency

37.

Nitrogen has (a)   valence electrons, which means it has ​ (b)   bonding places to make covalent bonds with other nonmetals

Choose from the below words
5
3
1
2
4
6
8
7
38.

If an atom ​ (a)   electrons, it will become negative.

If an atom ​ (b)   electrons, it will become positive.

Choose from the below words
gains
loses
destroys
creates
39.

Metals need to ​ ​ (a)   electrons to become complete and therefore have  a ​ (b)   charge.

Choose from the below words
negative
positive
lose
gain
40.

Why do elements bond? (a)  

Choose from the below words

To gain new properties

To create a new element

To become stable

To get bigger

41.

What is the half-life of mercury-203?

a)

50 years

b)

50 days

c)

50%

d)

100 days

42.
Complete the nuclear equation and determine the type of decay that is occurring in this reaction. 
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
d)
none
43.
What do these symbols represent?
a)
alpha particle
b)
beta particle
c)
neutron
d)
gamma ray
44.
What type of nuclear reaction is this?
a)
alpha
b)
beta
c)
gamma
d)
hot
45.

Label how heat is being transfered in the image

46.

Thermal is another word for...​ ​ (a)  

Choose from the below words
heat
cold
electricity
water
47.

Label the forms of heat transfer

48.

Match the following

a)

1.

Convection

b)

2.

Radiation

c)

3.

Conduction

49.

Bubbles form when two or more substances are combined is a (a)  

Choose from the below words

Chemical Change

Physical Change

50.

Olivia and Mason were having a science experiment in the kitchen. Olivia left a glass of milk on the counter overnight as part of their experiment. The next day, they discovered it had gone sour. This is a (a)   change.

Choose from the below words

Physical

Chemical

51.

Balance this reaction. ​ (a)   N2+​ (b)   H2 -> ​ (c)   NH3

Choose from the below words
1
3
2
52.
Physical or Chemical Change?  Iron rusts
a)
Physical Change
b)
Chemical Change
53.
At what temperature do nitrogen molecules move fastest?
a)
350 K
b)
300 K
c)
250 K
d)
200 K
54.

Apply the correct state of matter

55.
In which state of matter are the molecules moving the slowest?
56.
This is an example of...
a)
Fission  reaction
b)
Fusion reaction
c)
Decomposition reaction
d)
Decay
57.

Listed in the Item Bank are key terms and expressions, each of which is associated with one of the columns. Some terms may display additional information when you click on them. Drag and drop each item into the correct column.

Order does not matter.

​ ​ ​ ​

Categorize the following

dull and brittle

Semimetal

High Density

Good Insulator

Low boiling point

Metals
Metalooids
Nonmetals
58.

Listed in the Item Bank are key terms and expressions, each of which is associated with one of the columns. Some terms may display additional information when you click on them. Drag and drop each item into the correct column. Order does not matter.

Categorize the following

high boiling point

two or more nonmetals

good conductors

crystalline lattice

contains a metal

high melting point

made of ions

NaCl

brittle

H2O

share electrons

low melting point

soft

nonconductors

transfer electrons

low boiling point

Ionic Compounds
Covalent Compounds