Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE – CITY OF SAN FERNANDO (L.U.)
SAN FERNANDO DISTRICT III
DALUMPINAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL
DALUMPINAS ESTE, CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION

FIRST PERIODIC TEST

SCIENCE VII

NAME: _______________________________ SCORE: _________

TRUE or FALSE
Direction: Write T if the statement is correct and F if the statement is wrong. Write your
answer in the space provided.

____1. Solutions do not scatter light. They do not exhibit tyndall effect.
____2. A metal like iron forms rust when exposed for a long time to oxygen and
moisture in the air and in the presence of an acid.
____3. The characteristics of mixtures may be solid, liquid or gas.
____4. Compounds are made up of one or more kind of elements.
____5. The sound (and light) indicates that a material is electrically conductive.

MULTIPLE CHOICES
Direction: Choose the letter of the correct answer in the space provided.

____6. It helps by defining an initial explanation to be tested in the research process.

A. Gathering data
B. Formulating a hypothesis
C. Analyzing data
D. Drawing conclusion

____7. How many components are there in an investigatory process?

A. 6
B. 7
C. 8
D. 9

____8. All of these are contents of doing an investigatory project, EXCEPT:

A. Apply/demonstrate scientific principles or attempt to provide new knowledge
B. Be a result of continuing or parallel scientific research and investigation & not a copy of any
previous research
C. Make headings stand-out, draw graphs and diagrams clearly and label them correctly
D. Contribute to the advancement of S&T and the development of the community

____9. This aim is to write clearly and concisely about your research topic so that the
reader can easily understand the purpose and results of your research.
A. Writing the research report
B. Drawing conclusion
C. Doing an investigatory project
 D. Publishing the research report

____10. Which statement describes the solute?

A. It is the solid formed in solution.
B. It is the liquid part of the solution.
C. It is the component of a solution in smaller amount.
D. It is the component of a solution in bigger amount.

____11. What is the dependent variable (what is being measured)?

I. The temperature of water.
II. The amount of sugar.
III. The length of time that sugar completely dissolves in hot water.
IV. The length of time that sugar completely dissolves in cold water.
A. I only c
B. II only d.
C. II and III
D. III and IV

____12. A liquid has the following properties: one-phase, colorless, boils at varying
temperature. Which of the following BEST describes the liquid?
A. Solution
B. Substance
C. Suspension
D. Coarse mixture

____13. Which of the following statements is TRUE?

A. Ferrous sulfate cannot be broken down into simpler substances.
B. Compounds are made up of one kind of element.
C. Water is composed of more than two elements.
D. Compounds are more complex than elements.

____14. All are colors of most flowers and some vegetables contain compounds called
anthocyanin, EXCEPT:
A. Red
B. Yellow
C. Purple
D. Blue

____15. Which of the following elements is most likely ductile at room temperature?
A. Sulfur
B. Mercury
C. Nitrogen
D. Aluminum

____16. It is displayed in the form of a table, bar chart, line graph, or other
representation.
A. Gathering data
B. Formulating a hypothesis
C. Analyzing data
D. Drawing conclusion

____17. Find out about what you want to investigate. Read books, articles, journals,
magazines or ask professionals to learn about the effect or area of study.
A. Gathering data
B. Formulating a hypothesis
 C. Analyzing data
D. Drawing conclusion

____18. An element was subjected into flame and the acidity of the oxide formed was
tested. Solution of this oxide turned red litmus paper to blue. Which is most
likely that element?
A. Chlorine
B. Phosphorus
C. Nickel
D. Silicon

____19. A characteristic of a metal that can be hammered or rolled into thin sheets
without breaking.
A. Luster
B. Ductile
C. Malleable
D. Magnetic

____20. What is the independent variable in the investigation?

I. The temperature of water.
II. The amount of sugar.
III. The length of time that sugar completely dissolves in hot water.
IV. The length of time that sugar completely dissolves in cold water.

A. I only
B. II and III
C. I, II and III
D. II, III and IV

____21. All are examples of solutions that are processed. EXCEPT:

A. Wine
B. Liquor
C. Tea
D. Instant tea

____22. Sodium hydroxide is also called as,

A. Muriatic acid
B. Sosa
C. Lye
D. Acetic acid
E.

____23. Which of the following is NOT a mixture?

A. Mineral water
B. Sea water
C. Distilled water
D. Vinegar

____24. Water is made up of _______.

A. Oxygen and carbon dioxide
B. Carbon dioxide and hydrogen
C. Oxygen and hydrogen
D. Hydrogen, oxygen and carbon dioxide
____25. These tend to be economically important because of their unique conductivity
properties (they only partially conduct electricity), which make them valuable in the
semiconductor and computer chip industry.
A. Metal
B. Nonmetal
C. Metalloids

MATCHING TYPE
Direction: Match column A to column B. Write the letter of the correct answer before the
number.

A B
____26. All other changeable factors that must A. Content
be kept the same to ensure a fair test
(what you keep the same). B. Mixture

____27. Attractive and informative. C. Seawater

____28. A project that tries to find the answer to D. Research Paper

a question by using the scientific method.
E. Controlled Variable
____29. Have socio-economic significance and
relevance to livelihood development. F. Substance

____30. Is not always a liquid; it can be solid, G. Sodium Hydroxide

liquid, or gas. In addition, solutions may
either be found in nature or are H. Physical Set-up
manufactured.
____31. It is a solution containing dissolved gases I. Sodium
like oxygen and carbon dioxide.
J. Independent Variable
____32. It used in making soaps and drain
Cleaners K. Metal

____33. Air is an example of ______. L. Nonmetal

____34. It is an element that burns when it comes M. Rainwater

in contact with water.
N. Investigatory Process
____35. These are brittle, not malleable or ductile,
poor conductors of both heat and electricity, O. Solution
and tend to gain electrons in chemical
reactions. P. Dependent Variable

IDENTIFICATION
Direction: Identify the correct answer. Write your answer in the space provided.

__________36. It is the thing that is measured (what you observe for occurrences of
changes).
__________37. It is expressed verbally or in writing and states a theory regarding an if-
blank-then-blank situation.
__________38. The 4th step in the scientific method.
__________39. These are things that can change in an experiment.
__________40. These are the acids in vinegar.
__________41. These are the acids in the fruit juices.
__________42. It is composed of pure elements or chemically bonded elements
__________43. It is composed of non-bonded substances.
__________44. These are substances that cannot be separated into simpler
substances.
__________45. It is used a quick way to show the composition of compounds.

COMPLETION
Direction: Fill in the blank. Supply what is asked.

46. Design an experiment to test each hypothesis. Make a step-by-step list of what you
will do to answer each question. This list is called an ___________________.
47. The eggplant extract shows yellow in a strong base since it contains ____________.
48. Compounds containing bonds between carbon and a metal are called
_________________.
49. Components of water are separated through the passage of an electric current,
hence the process is termed as ______________.
50. The main activity highlights the property that is common to all metals —
_________________.

Prepared by: LORMY B. CALDERON

TEACHER

CHECKED BY: MARY GRACE NISPEROS

MASTER TEACHER I

NOTED BY: NARCIE RICKY A . APILADO

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Dalumpinas Integrated School

Dalumpinas Este, City of San Fernando, La Union
1 101025dalum@deped.gov.ph
 Republic of the Philippines
Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE – CITY OF SAN FERNANDO (L.U.)
SAN FERNANDO DISTRICT III
DALUMPINAS INTEGRATED SCHOOL
DALUMPINAS ESTE, CITY OF SAN FERNANDO, LA UNION
FIRST PERIODIC TEST
SCIENCE 7
TABLE OF SPECIFICATIONS

Competency Remembering Applying Analyze Total Number of Items

Rrecognize that scientists use models to explain phenomena that

cannot be easily seen or detected;

Describe the Particle Model of Matter as “All matter is made up

of tiny particles with each pure substance having its own kind of
particles.”;
Describe that particles are constantly in motion, have spaces
between them, attract each other, and move faster as the
temperature increases (or with the addition of heat);

Use diagrams and illustrations to describe the arrangement, 19,35 25 3

spacing, and relative motion of the particles in each of the three
states (phases) of matter;

Explain the changes of state in terms of particle arrangement and 49,50 2

energy changes.

Make accurate measurements using standard units for physical 2627,28,29 16,17,20,36-39,46 6-11 19
quantities and organize the collected data when carrying out a
scientific investigation;
Identify the role of the solute and solvent in a solution. 18,21-24, 31,32,33 8

Express quantitatively the amount of solute present in a given 12 1

volume of solvent;
Demonstrate how different factors affect the solubility of a solute 48 1-5 6
in a given solvent, such as heat.
 Identify solutions, which can be found at home and in school and 13-15 34,30,40,41-45,47 11
that react with litmus indicator, as acids, bases, and salts; and

TOTAL 50

PREPARED BY: LORMY B. CALDERON

TEACHER

CHECKED BY: MARY GRACE C. NISPEROS

MASTER TEACHER

NOTED BY: NARCIE RICKY A . APILADO

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Dalumpinas Integrated School

Dalumpinas Este, City of San Fernando, La Union
1 101025dalum@deped.gov.ph