Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region VII- Central Visayas
Division of Cebu Province
DepEd – ALEGRIA DISTRICT
SANTA FILOMENA NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Sta. Filomena , Alegria, Cebu

SECOND PERIODICAL TEST IN SCIENCE 9

S.Y. 2023-2024

I. Directions: This questionnaire consists of 48 items multiple type of test. Read and understand
each item carefully. Write only the letter of the correct answer in your paper. DO NOT WRITE
ANYTHING ON THE TEST PAPER.

1. Who proposes the probability that electrons will be found in certain locations around the nucleus of
an atom?
A. Neilhs Bohr B. Erwin Schrodinger C. Ernest Rutherford D. J.J. Thompson

2. Which of the following statement 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

3. Which orbital designation has the highest energy?

A. 2s B. 2p C. 3d D. 4s

4. Which statement is incorrect?

A. Orbital is a region in an atom where an electron can be found
B. An electron can emit energy when it jumped 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

5. 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. Colored light is given off
B. The atom moves faster D. This process is not
possible

6. 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

7. 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 B. Neutron and electron C. Proton and neutron D. Proton only

8. If the first and secondary energy levels of an atom are full, what would be the total number of
electrons in the atom?
A. 6 B. 8 C. 10 D. 18

9. Which atomic model is proposed by Schrodinger?

A. Nuclear model B. Planetary model C. Raisin bread model D. Quantum mechanical
model

10. Which electron transitions results in the emission of energy?

A. 3p to 3s B. 3p to 4p C. 2s to 2p D. 1s to 2s

11. The symbol ‘n’ in the Bohr theory of atomic structure refers to:
A. The energy of electron C. The number of electron in an energy level

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 B. The total energy of the atom D. The orbit in which an electron is found

12. How many orbitals are in the third principal energy level?
A. 3 B. 6 C. 9 D. 2

13. 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 orbital

14. 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

15. What kind of particle is produced after covalent bonding?

A. Atom B. ion C. Molecule D. electron

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. Why can metals be hammered without breaking?

A. They are ductile B. They are not brittle C. They are malleable D. Their particles are
strong

20. 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

21. Nitrogen (N) belongs to family 5A and it is diatomic. How many nonpolar covalent bonds will be
there in N2 molecule?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4

22. Which of the following will have the highest melting temperature?
A. Sodium chloride (salt) C. Sucrose (table sugar)
B. Paraffin wax (candle wax) D. Lead wire

23. Which among the following shows that an atom is stable?

A. Having 2 valence electrons C. Having 6 valence electrons
B. Having 4 valence electrons D. Having 8 valence electrons

24. Element X belongs to Group 1. Which of the following best describes element X?
A. High electronegativity C. Low electronegativity
B. High ionization energy D. A non-metallic element

25. What will most likely happen to a non metallic atoms combined?
I. It forms a cation III. It becomes stable
II. It forms anion IV. It becomes unstable

26. What kind of bond will result when two identical non-metallic atoms combine?
A. Ionic bond B. Metallic bond C. Polar covalent bond D. Nonpolar covalent bond

27. Choose two elements that would likely form an ionic bond among the following elements: Li, Si, F,
Ne
A. Li and Si B. Si and F C. Ne and Si D. Li and F

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 28. How is the bond in Br2 different from the bond in MgF2?
A. The bond in Br2 is metallic while the bond in MgF2 is covalent
B. The bond in Br2 is ionic while the bond in MgF2 is covalent
C. The bond in Br2 is covalent while the bond in MgF2 is ionic
D. There is no bond difference between the two

29. Why do atoms react with one another to form chemical bonds?
A. To attain stability C. To form molecules
B. To form compounds D. To produce ions

30. What kind of force is present in ionic bond?

A. Repulsive force B. Electrostatic force C. Neutral force D. Retentive force

31. Which of the following substances when dissolve in water will conduct electricity?
A. Glucose B. gasoline C. Oil D. monosodium glutamate

32. What bond holds the atoms of the elements in Group 1 and 2 of the Periodic Table?
A. Nonpolar covalent bond B. Polar covalent bond C. Metallic bond D. Ionic bond

33. Which of the following sets of samples has metallic bond, covalent bond and ionic bonding in this
order?
A. Bronze, paraffin wax, and salt C. Gold ring, baking soda, and starch
B. Alloy, vetsin, and water D. Coins, salt, and carbon dioxide

34. Which of the ff. 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

35. 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

36. What is the maximum number of bonds a carbon atom can form?
A. 2 B. 3 C. 4 D. 5

37. Emmanuel Juan, a fisher man, went home with some of his catch. He told his son to cook the fish
but his son said, “Father, the stove ran out of fuel.” He told him to buy some so that they start
cooking. Which organic compound do you think the boy will buy?
A. Kerosene B. Gasoline C. lubricating oil D. isopropyl alcohol

38. Which of the ff. pairs of organic compounds is highly flammable?

A. Gasoline, acetone C. Lubricating alcohol, isopropyl alcohol
B. Water, ethyl alcohol D. Liquefied petroleum gas, kerosene

39. Angelo 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

40. 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 B. Because gasoline is viscous
B. Because gasoline is flammable D. All of the above

41. Joyce scratch herself when arm bumped into the concrete post. What do you think should she apply
to make her bruise free from harmful germs?

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 A. Formalin B. Isopropyl alcohol C. water D. acetone

42. Which organic compound is used as a cleaning agent?

A. Gasoline B. Kerosene C. LPG D. ethyl alcohol

43. Which hydrocarbon compound has a triple bond in the molecule?

A. Octane B. Methane C. ethene D. ethyne

44. Ethene is a natural gas produce in plants, which acts as a natural ripening agent of fruits. Which of
the ff. organic compounds has the same ability to ripen fruits?
A. Butane B. Propene C. acetylene D. pentyne

45. Which alkane will most likely have a very low boiling point?
A. Propane B. Pentane C. butane D. hexane

46. What is the common use of methane?

A. Disinfectant B. Fertilizer C. artificial ripening agent D. fuel

47. Which are TRUE about the use of isopropyl alcohol?

A. Cleaner B. Fuel C. Disinfectant D. Fertilizer

48. What organic compound is used by embalmers in treating human cadavers?

A. Acetic acid B. Formaldehyde C. methyl alcohol D. acetone

Prepared by:
RASMIA RUFFAIDA M. FAJARDO
Subject Teacher
Noted by:

ELENITA L. ALCAREZ
Head Teacher 1

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