SECOND QUARTER DIAGNOSTIC TEST

Science 9

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I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Directions: Read each question carefully. Choose the best answer and Write the letter of your choice on the answer
sheet in CAPITAL LETTERS. STRICTLY NO ALTERATIONS OR ERASURES.PLEASE USE BALLPEN ONLY

1. On the basis of Rutherford’s model of an atom, which subatomic particle is present in the nucleus
of an atom?
A. proton and electron C. proton and neutron
B. neutron and electron D. proton only
2. If the first and second energy levels of an atom are full, then what would be the total number of
electrons in the atom?
A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D.18
3. Which atomic model is proposed by Schrodinger?
A. nuclear model B. planetary model C. raisin bread model D. quantum mechanical model
4. Which electron transition results in the emission of energy?
A. 3p to 3s B. 2s to 2p C. 3p to 4p D. 1s to 2s
5. The symbol “n” in the Bohr theory of atomic structure refers to
A. the energy of electron
B. the total energy of the atom
C. the number of electron in an energy level
D. the orbit in which an electron is found.
6. Which of the following sublevels is correctly designated?
A. 1p5 B. 3f9 C. 2p6 D. 3d11
7. How many orbitals are in the third principal energy level?
a. 3 b. 6 c. 9 d. 12
8. Which configuration is possible in an excited state of electron?
A. 2He : 1s2 C. 11Na: 1s2 2s2 2p6 3d1
B. 1H: 1d1 D. 10Ne: 1s2 2s2 2p5 3s1
9. What are the orbitals present in the fifth principal energy level?
A. s orbital B. s, p orbitals C. s, p, d orbitals D. s, p, d, and f orbitals
10. For a neutral atom with the electron configuration of 1s2 2s2 2p5 3s1 , which
statement is false?
A. The atomic number is ten.
B. The 1s and 2s orbitals are filled
C. The atom is in the ground state.
D. The atom is in the excited state
11. Who proposed the probability that electrons will be found in certain locations around the nucleus
of an atom?
A. Neils Bohr B. Erwin Schrodinger C. Ernest Rutherford D. J.J. Thomson
12. Which of the following statements is NOT true of the atomic model of Bohr?
A. The hydrogen is made up of a positively charged nucleus
B. The electron revolves around the nucleus in a circular orbit.
C. The energy of the electron in a given orbit is not fixed.
D. An electron can absorb or emit a quantity of radiation.
13. Which orbital designation has the highest energy?
A. 2s B. 2p C. 3d D. 4s
14. Which statement is incorrect?
A. Orbital is a region in an atom where an electron can be found.
B. An electron can absorb energy when it jumps to a higher energy level.
C. An electron can emit energy when it jumps to a higher energy level.
D. Filling of electrons in an atom starts from a low energy level to the highest energy level.
15. What occurs when an electron moves from high energy level to a low one?
A. another electron goes from a low energy level to a high one
B. the atom moves faster
C. colored light is given off
D. this process is not possible
16. Which combination describes the flame color of the compound when heated?
A. sodium chloride – orange C. potassium chloride – blue
B. copper(II) sulfate – violet D. boric acid – red
Further, you will find out the answer to the following questions:
17. Which of the properties of atoms is the most suitable reference for the kind of bond that will take
place between/among them?
A. atomic size B. electronegativity C. ionization energy D. electron affinity
18. What kind of particle is produced after covalent bonding?
A. atom B. molecule C. ion D. electron
19. How does ionic bonding take place?
A. Two non-metallic elements of different kinds form strong forces of attraction.
B. Two non-metallic element of the same kind form strong forces of attraction.
C. A non-metallic element like fluorine is attracted to a metallic element like sodium.
D. A metallic element like sodium transfers an electron to a non-metallic element like fluorine.
20. What kind of chemical bond will form between two oxygen atoms?
A. ionic bond B. metallic bond C. polar covalent bond D. nonpolar covalent bond
21. Which of the properties of atoms is the most suitable reference for the kind of bond that will take
place between/among them?
A. atomic size B. electronegativity C. ionization energy D. electron affinity
22. What kind of particle is produced after covalent bonding?
A. atom B. molecule C. ion D. electron
23. How does ionic bonding take place?
A. Two non-metallic elements of different kinds form strong forces of attraction.
B. Two non-metallic element of the same kind form strong forces of attraction.
C. A non-metallic element like fluorine is attracted to a metallic element like sodium.
D. A metallic element like sodium transfers an electron to a non-metallic element like fluorine.
24. What kind of chemical bond will form between two oxygen atoms?
A. ionic bond B. metallic bond C. polar covalent bond D. nonpolar covalent bond
25. Which of the following type of bonds will have the highest electrical and thermal conductivity?
A. ionic bond B. metallic bond C. polar covalent bond D. nonpolar covalent bond
26. Why can metals be hammered without breaking?
A. They are ductile. B. They are not brittle. C. They are malleable. D. Its particles are strong.
27. When does covalent bonding take place?
A. It takes place when atoms share electrons with one another.
B. It takes place when the attraction between atoms is strong.
C. It takes place when atoms collide with one another.
D. It takes place when atoms attain stability.
28. Nitrogen (N) belongs to family 5A and it is diatomic. How many nonpolar covalent bonds will there
be in N2 molecule?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
29. Which of the following will have the highest melting temperature?
A. sodium chloride (salt) C. paraffin wax (candle wax)
B. sucrose (table sugar) D. lead wire
30. Which among the following shows that an atom is stable?
A. having 2 valence electrons C. having 4 valence electrons
B. having 6 valence electrons D. having 8 valence electrons
31. Which of the following statements best describe organic compounds?
A. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon and oxygen only
B. Organic compounds are compounds that are produced by living things
C. Organic compounds are composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen
D. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms only
32. How do carbon atoms form many organic compounds?
A. By attracting other elements toward themselves to form the bonds
B. By forming many bonds with other carbon atoms and other elements
C. By sharing their electrons with other metal and non-metal elements
D. By transferring their electrons to the atoms of surrounding elements
33. What is the maximum number of bonds can a carbon atom form?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
34. Emmanuel Juan, a fisher man, went home with some of his catch and told his son to cook the
fish. But his son said, “father the stove ran out of fuel already”. Then his father told him to buy some
so that they could start cooking the fish. Which organic compound do you think the boy will buy?
A. kerosene B. gasoline C. lubricating oil D. isopropyl alcohol
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35. Which of the following pairs of organic compounds is highly flammable?
A. gasoline, acetone C. lubricating oil, isopropyl alcohol
B. water, ethyl alcohol D. liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene
36. Honey is applying something to the ball bearings of the wheels of her bicycle so
that friction will be minimized. Which of the following material do you think she is
using?
A. vinegar C. kerosene
B. isopropyl alcohol D. lubricating oil
37. A gasoline boy was being scolded by his store manager for smoking in the
vicinity of the gasoline station. Why do you think the manager scolded his
employee?
A. because gasoline is volatile C. because gasoline is viscous
B. because gasoline is flammable D. all of the above
38. Joimee scratched herself when her arm bumped into the concrete post. What do
you think should she apply to make her bruises free from harmful germs?
A. formalin C. water
B. isopropyl alcohol D. acetone
39. Which organic compound is used as a cleaning agent?
A. gasoline C. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
B. kerosene D. ethyl alcohol
40. Which hydrocarbon compound has a triple bond in the molecule?
A. octane B. methane C. ethane D. ethyne
41. Which of the following statements best describe organic compounds?
A. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon and oxygen only
B. Organic compounds are compounds that are produced by living things
C. Organic compounds are composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen
D. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon atoms only
42. How do carbon atoms form many organic compounds?
A. By attracting other elements toward themselves to form the bonds
B. By forming many bonds with other carbon atoms and other elements
C. By sharing their electrons with other metal and non-metal elements
D. By transferring their electrons to the atoms of surrounding elements
43. What is the maximum number of bonds can a carbon atom form?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5
44. Emmanuel Juan, a fisher man, went home with some of his catch and told his son to cook the
fish. But his son said, “father the stove ran out of fuel already”. Then his father told him to buy some
so that they could start cooking the fish. Which organic compound do you think the boy will buy?
A. kerosene B. gasoline C. lubricating oil D. isopropyl alcohol
45. Which of the following pairs of organic compounds is highly flammable?
A. gasoline, acetone C. lubricating oil, isopropyl alcohol
B. water, ethyl alcohol D. liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene
46. Honey is applying something to the ball bearings of the wheels of her bicycle so that friction will
be minimized. Which of the following material do you think she is using?
A. vinegar B. isopropyl alcohol C. kerosene D. lubricating oil
47. A gasoline boy was being scolded by his store manager for smoking in the vicinity of the gasoline
station. Why do you think the manager scolded his employee?
A. because gasoline is volatile C. because gasoline is viscous
B. because gasoline is flammable D. all of the above
48. Joimee scratched herself when her arm bumped into the concrete post. What do you think should
she apply to make her bruises free from harmful germs?
A. formalin B. isopropyl alcohol C. water D. acetone
49. Which organic compound is used as a cleaning agent?
A. gasoline B. kerosene C. liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) D. ethyl alcohol
50. Which hydrocarbon compound has a triple bond in the molecule?
A. octane B. methane C. ethane D. ethyne