HOLY CHILD ANGELS SCHOOL

1st Preliminary Examination

SCIENCE 5
Name: ______________________________________ Date: ____________
Teacher: Ms. Hazel May S. Padua Score: ____________
Parent’s Signature: ____________________

Test I. MULTIPLE CHOICE

Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space
provided before each number.

_____1. The following are different kinds of physical changes in matter EXCEPT one;
a. Change in state c. Change in color
b. Change in appearance d. Change in size
_____2. It occurs when solids change to a liquid due to an increase in temperature or
pressure.
a. Melting c. Condensation
b. Freezing d. Sublimation
_____3. It refers to how much a substance may harm an organism.
a. Malleability c. Reactivity
b. Toxicity d. Absorbency
_____4. It refers to a reaction of a substance when combined with oxygen.
a. Conductivity c. Oxidation
b. Ductility d. Solubility
_____5. The process of changing from liquid state to solid state.
a. Melting c. Condensation
b. Freezing d. Sublimation
_____6. The process of making food absorbable for the body.
a. Cooking c. Digestion
b. Heating d. Decomposition
_____7. The characteristic of a substance to react with metals and bases.
a. Conductivity c. Oxidation
b. Ductility d. Acidity
_____8. Particles are so compact that they make up a definite shape.
a. Mass c. Liquid
b. Solid d. Gases
_____9. The ability to transmit heat and electricity.
a. Conductivity c. Oxidation
b. Ductility d. Solubility
_____10. The ability to take in liquid like cotton fabrics.
a. Malleability c. Reactivity
b. Toxicity d. Absorbency
_____11. Some substances change from solid state to gas without passing through the liquid
state, this process is called;
a. Melting c. Condensation
b. Freezing d. Sublimation
_____12. This change in which the composition of the substance or material changes and
new substances are formed;
a. Chemical change c. Special change
b. Physical change d. Matter change
_____13. The particles move freely because they are farther away from each other.
a. Mass c. Liquid
b. Solid d. Gases
_____14. The maximum quantity of a substance that can be dissolve in another substance.
a. Conductivity c. Oxidation
b. Ductility d. Solubility
_____15. Why are some plastics not suitable as food container?
a. They are thin c. They are for one-time use
b. They are of different sizes d. They release chemicals
_____16. In which of the following is the material harmful?
a. Reusing PET bottles as pots for small plants
b. Using pesticides in plants
c. Using old newspapers to make a flower vase
d. Reusing used syringe
_____17. The ability of a substance to ignite or catch fire easily.
a. Conductivity c. Flammability
b. Ductility d. Malleability
_____18. The amount of matter in a substance.
a. Volume c. Weight
b. Density d. Mass
_____19. The ability of a substance to be pounded into sheets without breaking.
a. Malleability c. Reactivity
b. Toxicity d. Absorbency
_____20. It varies according to the pull of gravity.
a. Volume c. Weight
b. Density d. Mass
_____21. Which material can be both useful and harmful?
a. Bleach c. Detergent
b. Medicine d. All of the above
_____22. The following are the process involving chemical changes EXCEPT one;
a. Rotting or spoilage c. Vaporization
b. Decomposition d. Combustion
_____23. It refers to the size of an object.
a. Volume c. Weight
b. Density d. Mass
_____24. The ability of a substance to be stretched like cooper wire.
a. Conductivity c. Oxidation
b. Ductility d. Solubility
_____25. What characteristic of a garter makes it useful in making clothes?
a. Elasticity c. Malleability
b. Hardness d. Conductivity
_____26. Which of the following materials is combustible?
a. Stones c. Cement
b. Metal rod d. Wood
_____27. Which of the following materials is not flammable?
a. Towel c. Coin
b. Paper d. Plastics
_____28. The property of a material which has the ability to burn.
a. Conductivity c. Flammability
b. Combustibility d. Malleability
_____29. It is how compact the matter is.
a. Volume c. Weight
b. Density d. Mass
_____30. The ability of a substance to react when combined with acids, bases and oxygen.
a. Malleability c. Reactivity
b. Acidity d. Absorbency
Test II. TRUE or FALSE
Direction: Read each statement carefully. Write T if the statement is correct and F if not.
_____31. When water is boiling, only the state of matter changes and no new product is formed.
_____32. Sugar melts when heated is an example of chemical change.
_____33. In the absence of oxygen, a lighted candle will stop burning.
_____34. Composting and animal droppings are examples of anaerobic decomposition.
_____35. Rotting occurs when substances like baking soda is combined with vinegar.
_____36. Gas bubbles are formed when foodstuff matter gradually loses useful qualities.
_____37. The three things needed to cause a fire are heat, fuel and oxygen.
_____38. A physical change happens when there is a different smell or taste in an object.
_____39. When substance melts, you cannot change it back to its solid state.
_____40. When burning firewood to cook food, the wood loses some of its properties and changes
to charcoal and ashes.

Test III. ILLUSTRATION and IDENTIFICATION

Direction: Illustrate and describe how objects change after a physical and chemical change.
GOLD BEFORE MELTING OR POUNDING GOLD AFTER MELTING OR POUNDING
Drawing: Drawing:

Color: Color:
Size: Size:
Shape: Shape:
Texture: Texture:
WOOD BEFORE COMBUSTION WOOD AFTER COMBUSTION
Drawing: Drawing:

Color: Color:
Size: Size:
Shape: Shape:
Texture: Texture:

Sending you positive vibes and good luck wishes as you answer this exam!
Remember all the hard work you've put in and know that you are capable of achieving great results.
You've got this! - - - Teacher Hazel♥