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Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III-CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF PAMPANGA

Pre-Test in Physical Science

S. Y. 2024-2025

Name: ______________________________________ Score: ________________________

Multiple Choice: Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. How do elements such as gold, copper, and lead end up on earth?

A. They came out of a volcanic eruption.
B. They flew through from the sun to the earth.
C. As the earth gets close to a red giant, its gravity pulls these elements to the ground They flew through from the sun to the
earth.
D. Supernovae send these elements into the interstellar matter and they end up on earth from there.

2. An isotope of element 102 with a mass number of 253 was produced by bombarding 96240Cm with a projectile that was
absorbed by the target nucleus. Which projectile should be used for the given isotope?
A. 52He C. 13
6C
2 13
B. 6C D. 6C
3. The teacher emphasizes during the class discussion that the atomic number is also equal to the number of protons or
electrons in a given element. Considering this example, how many protons does (Vanadium) 51V23 have?
A. 23 c. 51
B. 28 D. 78

4. According to the rule of thumb, "like dissolves like," which is based on the concept of molecule solubility. Polar solvents
dissolve polar solutes. Which of the following examples exemplifies the thumb rule?
A. Sugar and water mix well because they are both polar molecules.
B. Because sugar is polar and alcohol is nonpolar, they will mix well.
C. Sugar and water mix well because they are both nonpolar molecules.
D. Because iron filings and water are both nonpolar molecules, they mix well.

5. Oxygen gas (O2) is a nonpolar molecule that is extremely important to humans. Which of the following statements is true?
A. It is not symmetrical in shape.
B. It only has a nonpolar bond.
C. It has both positive and negative outcomes.
D. The dipole moments do not cancel each other out.

6. Kim had two half-full glasses (beaker) of water. He poured 10 mL of oil into the first glass and one spoonful of sucrose (table
sugar) into the second. Examine the diagram below. What makes sucrose (table sugar) soluble in water? And why can't
water and oil be mixed?

A. Because oil is immiscible in water and water is polar, they form a heterogeneous mixture. Because sugar is soluble in
water, water and sugar combine to form a solution.
B. Because oil is miscible in water and water is polar, they form a heterogeneous mixture. Because sugar is insoluble in
water, water and sugar combine to form a solution.
C. Because oil is miscible in water and water is polar, they form a homogeneous mixture. Because sugar is soluble in
water, water and sugar combine to form a mixture.
D. Because oil is immiscible in water and water is nonpolar, they form a heterogeneous mixture. Because sugar is soluble
in water, water and sugar combine to form a solution.

7. The periodic table arranges elements in increasing atomic number order. When it comes to the intermolecular force of
attraction, which set of elements do you believe are arranged in order from weakest to strongest?
A. Bromine, iodine, chlorine C. Iodine, bromine, chlorine,
B. Chlorine, bromine, iodine D. Iodine, chlorine, bromine

8. How do you describe substances that have stronger intermolecular forces?

A. They have higher melting points and lower boiling points.
B. They have lower melting and boiling points.
C. They have lower melting points and higher boiling points.
D. They have higher melting and higher boiling points.
9. F2 and Cl2 are gases at room temperature, Br2 is a liquid, and I2 is a solid. Which of the following best describes this?
A. Polarity increases with molecular size
B. Hydrogen bonding increases with molecular size.
C. Dipole-dipole forces increase with molecular size.
D. London dispersion forces increase with molecular size.

10. Carbohydrates perform additional functions in various animals. Arthropods, which include insects, spiders, and crabs, have
an exoskeleton that protects their internal organs. Which of the following is the biological macromolecule that makes up an
animal's exoskeleton?
A. Cellulose C. Glycogen
B. Chitin D. Starch

11. Lipids, like carbohydrates, are energy-rich compounds. Fats, oils, waxes, phospholipids, and steroids are all part of it. Which
of the following is the best way to describe lipids?
I. can store energy for later use
II. are compounds soluble in water
III. serves as insulators to prevent loss of body heat
IV. are energy-rich compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
A. I & II only C. I, II & III
B. II & III only D. I, III & IV

12. Based on my sister's blood chemistry, I discovered that her cholesterol is above the limit. She must consume a healthy fat
that lowers LDL (bad cholesterol) while maintaining HDL (good cholesterol), which can be found in olive oil, most nuts, and
nut butter. Which foods would you recommend to her?
A. Avocado C. Processed meat
B. Deep-fried foods D. Red meat

13. When the temperature of a reacting mixture rises, so does the rate of reaction. Which of the following statements explains
why the rate of reaction increased?
A. The total surface area of the reactant particles increases
B. The total number of the reactant particles per unit volume increases
C. The reactant particles move faster and collide more often with one another
D. The reactant particles which collide more often are able to overcome the lower activation energy

14. Several factors, such as temperature, humidity, and others, act as catalysts during the ripening of fruits such as mangoes,
bananas, papayas, and others. How does a catalyst work to accelerate a chemical reaction (fruit ripening)?
A. By increasing their availability
B. By lowering the activation energy
C. By increasing the activation energy
D. By providing them with more energy

15. Based on the given chemical reaction, which catalyst is used?

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H2O2 (g) O2 + H2O(l)

A. Helium C. Oxygen
B. Hydrogen D. Platinum

For question number 16 & 17…

16. Analysing the given chemical equation, how many moles of ZnCl2 are obtained from the reaction of 2 moles of Zn?

Zn + 2AgCl ZnCl2 + 2Ag

A. 0.5 mol C. 1.5 mol

B. 1.0 mol D. 2.0 mol

17. A mixture of 20 g Zn and 30 g AgCl was allowed to react. Which of the following is a limiting reagent?
A. Ag C. Zn
B. AgCl D. ZnCl2

18. How many moles of CO2 are obtained from the reaction of 2 moles of CaO?
A. 0.5 mol C. 1.5 mol
B. 1.0 mol D. 2.0 mol

19. You want to get rid of the greasy film that accumulates in sinks after dishwashing. Which cleaning products will you use to
remove oily soil that contains a small amount of surfactants?
A. Abrasive cleanser C. Non-abrasive cleanser
B. Liquid cleanser D. Powdered Cleanser

20. Kimmy is in the process of cleaning her bathroom. She wanted to get rid of the stain on the toilet bowl. She opened the
closet door to get the liquid cleanser, but before she applied it, she carefully read the product label. Why should she bother
reading the product label?
A. To determine whether the cleaning product is suitable for removing the stain.
B. Reading the product label enables the consumer to learn about the product's active ingredients.
C. It can assist you in understanding the negative effects of this product not only on yourself but also on the
environment.
D. All of the above

21. Reading the labels of the household cleaning products you use at home is a must for you as a consumer. Which of the
following ingredients are commonly found in household cleaning products?
 I. Acid
II. Alkaline
III. Detergent
V. Solvent

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

22. Why is the sun regarded as the ultimate source of energy?

A. The sun is the center of the solar system.
B. The sun's daily energy output is limited.
C. Every day, the sun rises and sets as seen from Earth.
D. Sun is the source of energy for the water cycle and plants.

23. What do oil, natural gas, and coal have in common?

A. They are examples of inexhaustible energy resources.
B. They are examples of non-polluting energy resources.
C. They are examples of renewable energy.
D. They are non-renewable energy resources.
24. Which of the following describes how stored energy in water behind a dam falls and converts to mechanical energy, which
turns a turbine, which turns coils in a generator, which produces electrical energy?
A. Fossil fuels C. Nuclear energy
B. Hydroelectric power D. Wind power

25. According to Aristotle, if you travel near the equator, what becomes closer to the horizon?
A. Moon C. South Star
B. North Star D. Sun

26. How did Anaxagoras come up with his proposal about the Earth?
A. disappearing of ships from the horizon
B. the position of the North Star from the equator
C. lunar eclipse that shows the Earth’s shadow
D. the differences in length of shadows casted by sticks

27. The Babylonians and Egyptians used sundials with a projecting piece that displayed the time based on the position of its
shadow. What do you call this primitive sundial?
A. Clock C. Wall Clock
B. Gnomon D. Watch

28. Kepler, like many philosophers of his time, held the mystical belief that the circle was the perfect shape of the universe and
that the planets' orbits had to be circular as a manifestation of Divine order. Which of Kepler's three laws is described?
A. Law of Areas C. Law of Periods
B. Law of Orbits D. All of the above

29. You want to go for a long drive, you fasten your seatbelt as soon as you get into the car. Why should you wear your safety
belt?
A. Because speed kills C. Because inertia kills
B. Because mass kills D. Because velocity kills

30. According to Newton's first law, a body in motion tends to remain in motion at a constant velocity; when you slide an object
across a surface, it eventually slows down and comes to a stop. Why?
A. Because the object experiences a frictional force exerted by the surface, which opposes its motion.
B. Because the object experiences the gravitational force exerted by Earth, which opposes its motion
C. Because the object experiences an internal force exerted by the body itself, which opposes its motion.
D. Because the object experiences a pseudo-force from the body in motion, which opposes its motion.

31. How will you describe a photon’s energy as the frequency of the wave increases?
A. As the frequency of the wave increases, the energy of photon increases
B. As the frequency of the wave increases, the energy of photon decreases
C. As the frequency of the wave increases, the energy of photon remains the same
D. None of the above

32. Nathalie observes that objects appear in different colors and blue light has a shorter wavelength.
She asked herself, why objects appear in different colors?
33. How do you compare interference and diffraction?
A. Interference is the interaction of two lights which interfere with each other, forming light, while diffraction is the
splitting of the spectrum to form light.
B. Interference is the interaction of two lights which interfere with each other, forming light, while diffraction is the
splitting of the spectrum to form light.
C. Interference is when the two waves from two different sources meet together, while diffraction occurs when light
passes through an opening which is smaller than the wavelength of the wave.
D. Interference is when two waves from two different sources split together, while diffraction occurs when light
passes through a medium.

34. Pour 100 mL of oil into a half-full glass of water. You noticed the color formed by the oil floating in the water after pouring it
in. How would you categorize the given example?
A. diffraction C. interference
B. dispersion D. scattering

35. If you look around, you will notice that most plants have green leaves. Have you ever wondered why we see green when we
look at a leaf?
A. Because the green color wave is reflected while all other colors are absorbed.
B. Because the green color wave is absorbed while all other colors are reflected.
C. Because only the green color wave is transmitted while the others are not.
D. Because the green colorwave is not reflected

36. Nathalie and Stacey enter a room that is completely dark, so the only light in the room is the light from the flashlight they
brought. Nathalie turns on the flashlight and shines it on the dotted sheet of paper. What happens when a light shines on a
dark or black surface?
A. It refracts and converts into heat energy.
B. It transmits and converts energy to heat.
C. It is absorbed and converted to heat energy.
D. It transmits heat energy

37. A pencil in a glass of water appears to have an optical illusion in which the pencil appears to be halved. What light-related
phenomenon is being described?
A. Light absorption C. Light reflection
B. Light dispersion D. Light Refraction

38. Which of the following best describes an example of light behaving like a particle?
A. Doppler effect C. Photoelectric effect
B. Interference D. Refraction

39. In his laboratory, Heinrich Hertz created which type of electromagnetic wave that shocked the worlds of physics and
communication?
A. Gamma ray C. Ultraviolet ray
B. Radio waves D. X-ray

40. Nathalie is inside a rocket traveling through space at a constant velocity of 100 m/s. Claire is inside another rocket, which is
also traveling at a constant speed of 100 meters per second. The rockets are traveling in the same direction and are very
close to each other. Nathalie and Claire are able to see each other. However, neither of them could see the stars that
surrounded them. Everything is pitch black. How would Nathalie perceive Claire's movement?
A. Nathalie will believe Claire is moving faster than she is.
B. Nathalie will believe Claire is moving more slowly than she is.
C. Nathalie will believe she and Claire are not moving at all.
D. Nathalie will believe Claire is moving at the same rate as her.

41. Rom is inside a large truck that is moving at a constant speed. How would Rom know that the container van was moving if he
couldn't see or hear what was going on outside?
A. No, because he can’t see or hear.
B. Yes, because he will feel the movement of the van.
C. Yes, because he has previously been in a moving vehicle and understands how it feels.
D. No, because the van is not changing speed and direction, therefore, there is no acceleration.

42. Why does the length contract?

A. Because velocities differ in different frames of reference.
B. Because physical laws are affected by their frame of reference.
C. Because two events that occur concurrently in one frame of reference are not necessarily concurrent in another.
D. Because two events that are simultaneous in one frame of reference are always simultaneous in another.
43. How do you describe the total energy of a moving body in comparison to its rest energy and total mass?
A. The body's total energy is less than its rest energy and less than its total mass.
B. The body's total energy is equal to its rest energy and less than its total mass.
C. The total energy of the body exceeds its rest energy and equals its total mass.
D. The body's total energy is greater than its rest energy and greater than its total mass.

44. How does the gravity of the Earth affect the satellite clocks of the Global Positioning System?
A. It does not affect anyone..
B. They run slower than clocks on the Earth's surface.
C. They are faster than the Earth's surface clocks.
D. It cancels out the time dilation caused by the satellite's speed
45. Why do scientists measure distance in light-years?
A. It is used for traveling purposes
B. It has been phased out by other units
C. light year is shorter than other measurements
D. It is a convenient unit to measure large distances.
D. Light year is a unit of measurement that is shorter than other units of measurement

Which of the following images shows diffraction of light?

A. C.

B. D.

47. Which of the following is a measure of an object's intrinsic brightness and is defined as the amount of energy the object emits
over a set period of time?
A. Gamma Ray C. Opacity
B. Luminosity D. Photons

48 Which of the following statements best describes Hubble's Law?

A. It states that every mass exerts a force of attraction on every other mass.
B. It states that for every action there is an equal and opposite reaction.
C. It states that there is a direct relationship between the speed of distant galaxies and their distance from earth.
D. It states that an object at rest stays at rest and an object in motion stays in motion with the same speed and in the
same direction unless acted upon by an unbalanced force.

49. How did Edwin Hubble discover the universe was expanding?
A. He investigated the Doppler shift measurements of galaxies' velocities and distances travelled.
B. He contended that if the universe is infinite, we should see a night full of stars with no darkness.
C. He introduced the concept of gravity, which is a force of attraction, and argued that if the universe is finite, it should
collapse in on itself due to the attractive force between objects within the universe.
D. He devised an equation containing a cosmological constant that cancelled the gravitational force of bodies, resulting
in a static universe.

50. Which of the following explains how light travels in straight lines?
A. Light behaves like a particle (called photon)
B. Light behaves indefinitely in a space.
C. Light behaves like a wave.
D. Light behaves as either a wave or a particle.