REPBUBLIC OF THE PHILIPPINES

Department Of Education
REGION IX - Mindanao
Schools Division of Zamboanga City
Baliwasan District
ZAMBOANGA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL-WEST RIO HONDO ANNEX
Rio Hondo, Zamboanga City
S.Y. 2022-2023
FIRST QUARTER Pre-TEST IN SCIENCE VII
Name:_________________________Section:______________Date:________ Score:_____________
I. Multiple Choice: Solve first each items on a separate scratch paper then write the letter of your
answer on separate paper.
______1. Which of the following BEST defines Scientific A. It doesn’t possess the same properties.
Investigation? B. Its components are not uniformly distributed.
a. It is the approach in solving mathematical problems. C. It can be separated easily.
b. It is a quest in solving problems by using a series of methods. D. Its components can’t be visually distinguished.
c. It is a quest in solving problems by using Scientific Method. ______14. Which of the following is NOT an example of a
d. It’s the approach in solving our dilemma. heterogeneous mixture?
______2. Which of the following is the correct sequence of the A. Air B. Chicken soup C. vegetable salad D. Sand
Scientific Method? ______15. Vinegar is an example of a mixture. Which of the
a. Observation,Conclusion,Stating the Problem, following is the use of vinegar?
Experimentation, Hypothesis, Data Analysis A. Used for baking B. Used for painting
b. Observation, Stating the Problem, Hypothesis, C. Used for skin softening D. Used for cooking
Experimentation, Data Analysis, Conclusion ______16. What process/change is evident when a new
c. Observation, Hypothesis, Conclusion substance is formed with different properties than the original
d. Observation, Experiment, Conclusion substance?
______3. Marcos is tasting different food in the Dessert Exhibit, A. Chemical change B. Freezing C. Physical change D. Boiling
which Scientific Method is he using? ______17. Which of these statements best describes a physical
a. Data Analysis b. Conclusion c. Hypothesis d. Observation change in a pure substance?
______4. Which of the following describes a hypothesis? A. The substance changes into one or more new substances.
A. A testable statement B. Some of the properties of substance change, but the material
B. An educated guess to answer a question remains the same.
C. Actual experiment used to gather data C. The properties of the material do not change, and the
D. Series of steps designed to solve problems or answer material remains the same.
questions D. The substance is separated into two or simpler substances.
______5. Which of the following describes the purpose ______18. Which of these changes exhibit the chemical
of an experiment? property of a sheet of paper?
A. To communicate data A. The paper can be burned
B. To test a hypothesis B. The paper can be crumpled
C. To prove a scientific law C. The paper does not attract a magnet
D. To create series of questions D. The paper does not conduct electricity
______6. Which of the following describes an ______19. Which is the best example of a pure
observation? substance?
A. It is usually in a question form A. Peanuts B. Soya Milk C. Gold D. Air
B. An educated guess to yield an answer ______20. Which among these groups of items are
C. Perception of things using our senses substances?
D. Interpretation and organization of data A. Cellphone, Tablet, Laptops
______7. The following are properties of elements B. Cow’s Milk, Powdered Milk, Evaporated Milk
except C. Diamond, gold-plated jewelry, silver necklace
A. Malleable B. shiny C. poor conductor of heat D. spongy D. Gold Bars, Copper Wire, Silver Fork and Spoons
______8. Which of the following are dull, brittle, ______21. Which of the following is an example of a pure
and poor conductor of heat and electricity? substance?
A. All elements B. metalloids C. non-metals D. metals A. Tap Water B. Distilled Water C. Mineral Water D. Seawater
______9. Which property of elements enables a ______22. Which is an example of a solution?
blacksmith forge metals into its desired A. cooked flour B. marshmallow C. seawater D. corn soup
shape or form? ______23. All of the following describes a solution EXCEPT
A. Ductile B. Malleable C. poor conductor D. shiny _____.
______10. How will you classify a substance as an element? A. clear C. cannot pass through filter paper
A. A substance will be classified as an element if it can be B. homogenous D. can be separated by physical means
broken into simpler substances. ______24. Which of the following substances, when mixed with
B. A substance will be classified as an element if it is water, produces a solution that tastes sour?
represented by a chemical formula. A. Acid B. Base C. Neutral D. Vinegar
C. A substance will be classified as an element if it is made of ______25. Which of the following word pairs correctly
one kind of atom. completes the sentence below?
D. A substance is classified as an element if it is countless. _______ are corrosive substances
______11. How will you classify a substance as a compound? characterized as having a strong smell, a
A. A substance will be classified as a compound if it is sour taste, and a _______.?
represented by a chemical symbol. A. Acids; pH less than 7
B. A substance will be classified as a compound if it can be B. Acids; pH greater than 7
broken into simpler substances. C. Bases; pH greater than 7
C. A substance will be classified as a compound if it cannot be D. Bases; pH less than 7
separated by physical of chemical means.
D. A substance will be classified as a compound if it has only
one kind of atom.
______12. Which of the following diagrams best represents an
element? GOOD LUCK! ! !

Prepared by:
Evangeline B. Alabata
Science 7 Teacher
______13. Which of the following is TRUE about a
homogeneous mixture?