SUMMATIVE TEST (2ND QUARTER)

GRADE 9-SCIENCE
SY 2024-2025
Name: ____________________________________________________ Section:____________ Score:______

I. Multiple Choice. Write the letter of the correct answer on the space provided before the number.

____1. Which shows the correct valence electron of element found in group 2 of the Periodic Table?
A. 3p1 B. 4s2 C. 3p5 D. 3p12, 3p1
____2. Which statement about electron is INCORRECT?
A. Orbital is a region in an atom where the electron can be found.
B. An electron can emit energy when it jumps to a higher new energy level.
C. An electron can absorb energy when it jumps to a higher new energy level.
D. Filling of electrons in an atom starts from a low energy level to the highest energy level.
____3. The following substances exist in solid, liquid, or gas at room temperature and normal atmospheric
pressure EXCEPT- A. gasoline B. mothballs C. salt D. water
____4. Which of the following compounds have low melting point?
A. Salt B. Magnesium chloride C. Monosodium glutamate D. Paraffin wax
____5. Which of the following statements is NOT TRUE of the atomic model of Bohr?
A. The energy of the electron in a given orbit is not fixed.
B. An electron can absorb or emit a quantity of radiation.
C. The Hydrogen is made up of a positively charged nucleus
D. The electron revolves around the nucleus in a circular orbit
____6. If Cobalt has this quantum number n=3, ℓ=2 and with an atomic number of 27, which of the following
is the correct value of its magnetic quantum (mℓ)? A. -2 B. -1 C. 0 D. 1
____7. Predict the element which outermost electron has the following set of quantum numbers: n=2; ℓ=1;
mℓ=0; m s = -1/2. A.7N B. 8O C. 9F D. 10Ne
____8. Which of the following compounds is NOT an acceptable values for each of the four quantum numbers:
n, ℓ, mℓ and ms?
A. mℓ :-1 to 1 B. ℓ:0 to n-1 C. n: zero integer D. ms : ½ to -½
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____9. The element A has five (5) electrons in its outermost (3 ) energy level. Which of the following group
and period in the periodic table where this element located?
A. Group VA; Period 2 C. Group VIA; Period 2
B. Group VA; Period 3 D. Group VIA; Period 3
____10. During intense training, many Filipino athletes consume sport drinks and electrolyte-rich fruits to
replenish the ions essential for vital bodily functions. Which electrolyte examples are commonly
found in sport drinks?
I. glucose II. sodium III. potassium IV. magnesium
A. I and II only B. II and III only C. I, II, and III only D. II, III, and IV only
____11. Student A is working as a student assistant in their school Chemistry laboratory. Which of the
following shows a direct application of knowledge about the properties of compounds as a student
assistant in the Chemistry laboratory?
I. In proper storing of different substances for safety purposes.
II. In assisting students when it comes to proper usage of substances.
III. In identifying hazardous substances through reading chemical labels.
IV. In keeping records of borrowed laboratory tools and equipment in the laboratory.
A. I only B. II only C. I and II only D. III and IV only
____12. Which of the following pairs of elements will result in polar covalent compound? Refer to the
electronegativity of the following elements below.
Al = 1.5 C l= 3.0 H = 2.1 Na = 0.9 O = 3.5 P = 2.1 S = 2.5
A. Hydrogen and Chlorine C. Sodium and Sulfur
B. Phosphorous and Hydrogen D. Aluminum and Oxygen
 ____13. Student B was tasked to do an experiment on the electrical conductivity property of the given
compounds. Which substance conducts electricity when dissolved in water?
A. gasoline B. monosodium glutamate C. paraffin wax D. sugar
____14. Determine why do ionic compounds conduct electricity when dissolved in water, but most covalent
compounds do not.
A. Covalent compounds have lower melting point than ionic compounds.
B. Covalent compounds are weakly bonded while ionic compounds are strongly bonded.
C. Covalent compounds do not dissolve in water since they are composed of non-polar molecules.
D. Covalent compounds dissolve into molecules, while ionic compounds dissolve into ions that conduct
charge.
For numbers 15-16, refer to the table below.
A student was tasked to study the results of the experiments conducted by a scientist on the
characteristics of elements.
Characteristics A B C D
Mass 0.10 g 0.20 g 0.30 g 0.40 g
Transfer of Gain Lose Lose Gain
Electron
Reactivity Yes Yes Yes Yes
____15. Examine which of the following pairs of elements illustrates sharing of electrons.
A. A & B B. A & D C. B & C D. B & D
____16. Based on the table, evaluate which of the following element has the characteristic of gaining electrons
to attain stability. A. 17Cl B. 3Li C. 12Mg D. 11Na
____17. Which of the following chemical formula shows an alkene?
A. C2H2 B. C2H4 C. C2H6 D. C2H8
____18. When a metal and nonmetal atom bond together to form an ionic compound they become ions, what
type of ion is formed by the nonmetal atom?
A. negative ions B. neutral ions C. positive ions D. reactive ions
____19. The atom contains 13 electrons but for the sake of stability, it needs to follow the electron
configuration of Neon which has 10 electrons. Which of the following ion formula refers to the
identity of the ion?
A. Mg 2+ B. Al 3+ C. O 2- D. P 3-
____20. Figure out which of the following set of hydrocarbons that illustrates the correct arrangement in terms
of decreasing boiling point (°C).
A. Methane, Ethane, Propane, Butane C. Propane, Butane, Ethane, Methane
B. Ethane, Methane, Propane, Butane D. Butane, Propane, Ethane, Methane
____21. Which of the following statements best describe organic compounds?
A. Organic compounds are compounds that are produced by living things.
B. Organic compounds are compounds that contain carbon and oxygen only.
C. Organic compounds are compounds are compounds that contain carbons only.
D. Organic compounds are compounds are composed mainly of carbon and hydrogen.
____22. Carbon compounds are also organic compounds, because scientists at first thought that carbon
compounds produced exclusively by living organisms then later was discovered that not all compounds
that contain carbon are organic. Which of the following compounds is not organic?
A. acetic acid B. acetone C. carbon dioxide D. ethyl alcohol
____23. Carbon has a unique property as compared to other elements. Which of the following statements best
describes carbon?
A. It exists only as graphite.
B. It has five valence electrons.
C. It does not exist in a ring structure.
D. It can bond with another carbon atom in a single, double, or triple bond.
____24. Which statement explains why the element carbon forms so many compounds?
A. Carbon atoms combine easily with oxygen.
B. Carbon atoms have very high electronegativity.
C. Carbon atoms form covalent bonds with carbon atoms.
D. Carbon atoms can form strong links with four other atoms.
____25. Which of the following characteristics are TRUE about organic compounds?
I. Organic compounds are combustible.
II. Organic compounds are less soluble in water.
III. Organic compounds mostly do not form salt.
IV. Organic compounds have high boiling and melting point.
A. I, II and III only B. I and III only C. II and III only D. II, III and IV only
For item number 26, refer to the table below.
The simplest class of organic compounds is the hydrocarbons. Some of these are gases at room
temperature while others are liquids or solids. Its properties will depend on the size of the
hydrocarbons. Refer to the table below.
HYDROCARBONS
Substance Molecular formula Substance Molecular formula
Methane CH4 Butane C4H10
Ethane C2H6 Pentane C5H12
Propane C3H8 Hexane C6H14
____26. Based on the size of the hydrocarbons, which of the compounds is extremely flammable?
A. Butane B. Hexane C. Methane D. Propane
____27. Formaldehyde is an aldehyde with formula HCHO, a colorless gas with a pungent and irritating odor.
Which of the following is NOT a use of formaldehyde?
A. Embalming bodies C. Used to sterilize soil
B. Fermenting corn or molasses D. Preservation of tissue specimens
____28. Ethene is a gas produced in plants that acts as a natural ripening agent of fruits. Which organic
compound has the identical ability to ripen fruits like ethene?
A. Acetylene B. Butane C. Pentyne D. Propene

____29. Which of the following is the correct name of

A. 3-bromo-4-methylheptane C. 4-methyl-3-bromoheptane
B. 4-bromo-3-methylheptane D. 3-methyl-4-bromoheptane
____30. Why is it important to know the properties of common liquid materials?
A. To know the uses of the liquids.
B. To know how these liquids affect people.
C. To know the possible dangers from these kinds of materials.
D. All of the choices.
____31. Which of the following is the correct structural formula of 3-heptyne?
A. C.
B. D.

____32. Lexter needs to keep his bicycle’s parts from rusting quickly. Which of the following materials do you
think will she utilize to prevent rusting?
A. Formalin B. Isopropyl alcohol C. Lubricating oil D. Water
____33. If one mole of Aluminum weighs 27 grams, compute for the mass in grams of 4 moles of Aluminum?
Use the formula: mass = n x At. mass
A. 81 g B. 108 g C. 180 g D. 810 g
____34. Compute for the mass (grams) of K2SO4 that contained in 3.2 mol of K2SO4, if the molar mass of
K2SO4 is 135 g/mol. Use the formula: mass = n x molar mass
A. 132 grams B. 232 grams C. 332 grams D. 432 grams
____35. Edgar’s mother was cooking their dinner when she shortly stopped and said, “Oh, Edgar the tank is
already empty!” Then her mother ask him to purchase another tank. What did Edgar’s mother instruct
him to purchase?
A. Acetone C. Lubricating oil
B. Isopropyl alcohol D. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG)
____36. Jessa wants to know if how many atoms of sulfur are there in a compound Fe2(SO4)3. Which of the
following application shows the exact numbers of atoms of each element in a molecule?
 A. Empirical formula B. Formula mass C. Molecular formula D. Molecular weight
For item number 37, refer to the statement below.
Suppose you were asked to prepare 1000-g chocolate mousse which is 35% chocolate, 30% cream, 20%
milk, 10% sugar and 5% butter.
____37. Based on the given percentage, which of the following ingredients that needs 300-g in the preparation
of 1000-g chocolate mousse?
A. chocolate B. cream C. milk D. sugar
____38. How can you apply knowledge on percentage composition?
A. In maintaining the quality of food product.
B. In checking the amount of sugar present in the soft drink.
C. In identifying the correct amount of substance present in a sample.
D. All of the choices.
____39. How is molar mass of a substance calculated?
A. Number of atoms as indicated by chemical formula divided by atomic weight.
B. Atomic mass of an element minus the number of atoms as indicated by chemical formula.
C. Number of atoms as indicated by chemical formula divided by atomic mass of an element.
D. Atomic mass of an element multiplied by the number of each atom of each element as indicated by
chemical formula then add all the products of all the elements.
____40. Which is the correct way of converting moles to mass?
A. number of moles multiplied by molar mass C. number of moles divided by the Avogadro’s number
B. number of moles divided by the molar mass D. number of moles multiplied by Avogadro’s number
____41. A solution of hydrogen cyanide in water is called hydrocyanic acid or prussic acid (HCN). Which is
the correct molar mass for hydrocyanic acid? Atomic mass: H=1.01 amu, C=12.01 amu, N= 14.01 amu
A. 24.03 amu B. 25.03 amu C. 25.03 amu D. 27.03 amu
____42. Which is the correct formula unit for sodium oxide?
A. NaO B. Na2O C. Na2O2 D. Na2O2
____43. Which represents a mole?
A. 6 g of NaCl B. 3.01 x 1023 CH4 molecules C. 6.02 x 1023 F atoms D. 25 g graphite, C-atom
____44. Why is mole concept important?
A. It can apply to any type of particle representative.
B. It gives us a convenient way to express large numbers.
C. It is useful when converting between grams and atoms or molecules
D. All of the choices.
For numbers 45-47, refer to the statements below.
Calcium carbonate is an antacid used to neutralize extra acid in the stomach. Its chemical formula is
CaCO3.with a formula mass of 100 g/mole. (Atomic mass: Ca=40.0 amu, C=12.0 amu, O=16.0 amu).
Lea is prescribed by the doctor to consume 250 mg-tablet of CaCO3 three times a day. According to the
doctor, Lea needs to consume 0. 0025 mole of CaCO3 to neutralize the extra acids in her stomach.
____45. How many grams are there in 250 mg-tablet of CaCO3? (1mg= 0.001g or 10-3 g)
A. 0.0250 g B. 0. 250 g C. 2.50 g D. 25.0 g
____46. How many percent of oxygen is present in CaCO3?
A. 45% B. 46% C. 47% D. 48%
____47. Which of the following should Lea do to neutralize the extra acid in her stomach?
A. Lea should take 250-mg of CaCO3, three times a day for 1 day.
B. Lea should take 250-mg of CaCO3, three times a day for 2 days.
C. Lea should take 250-mg of CaCO3, three times a day for 3 days.
D. Lea should take 250-mg of CaCO3, three times a day for 4 days.
For numbers 48-50, refer to the statements below. Compute what is asked in each item.
A sample of water has a mass of 72.0 gram. The molar mass of water is 18 g/mole.
____48. How many moles are there in the sample of water?
A. 2 moles B. 4 moles C. 6 moles D. 8 moles
____49. How many water molecules will there be in the sample of water?
A. 2.41 x1022 B. 2.41 x1023 C. 2.41 x1024 D. 2.41 x1025
____50. In solving percentage composition of an element, which of the following should you consider?
A. atomic number of the element C. mass of the element
B. mass of the compound D. both b and c