Department of Education

Region XII
Division of Cotabato
CARMEN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Carmen, Cotabato
SECOND GRADING EXAMINATION in SCIENCE 9
SY 2024-2025

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Directions: Shade the LETTER of the correct answer on the given answer sheet.

1. It is a very small and indivisible particle of matter.

A. Atom B. molecules c. proton d. electron
2. He developed an atomic theory based on Law of Conservation of mass and Law of Constant
Composition.
A. Dalton B. Rutherford C. Bohr D.Thomson
3. He discovered electron through his cathode ray experiment.
A.Bohr B. Thomson C. Rutherford D. Heisenberg
4. He formulated a mathematical equation to describe the hydrogen atom.
A. Schrodinger b. Thomson C. Dalton D. Heisenberg
5. A Danish physicist who proposed a model of the atom in which electrons orbit the nucleus.
A. Bohr B. Newton C. Mendel D. Rutherford
6. He discovered that the location of a very small like particle like electron cannot be exactly
known and is moving.
A. Bohr B. Thomson C. Mendel D. Heisenberg
7. If the first energy level of an atom is full,then what would be the number of of electrons in
the atom?
a.2 b. 6 c. 8 d. 10
8. What does an "orbital" represent in the Quantum Mechanical Model?
A. The space occupied by protons and neutrons
B. The exact path of an electron around the nucleus
C. A fixed space within an atom where electrons cannot move
D. A region of space where there is a high probability of finding an electron

9. In the Quantum Mechanical Model, where is an electron most likely found?

A. In a defined electron cloud region known as an orbital
B. Anywhere in the atom with no preferred area
C. In an exact orbit around the nucleus
D. On the nucleus itself

10. When discussing energy levels, a teammate mentions that electrons “prefer” the lowest
available energy level. What is this principle called?
A. Atomic Theory B. Aufbau Principle C. Orbital Filling Rule D. Uncertainty Principle

11. Which of the following statements about the quantum mechanical model of the atom is
FALSE?
A. The probability of finding an electron at a particular point in space is given by the square of
the wave function at that point.
B. The Schrodinger equation provides a complete and exact solution fpr the wave function of
multi- electron atoms
C. Atomic orbitals are regions of space where there is a high probability of finding an electron
D. Quantum numbers , describe the properties of atomic orbitals and the electrons within

12. It is a force that hold the atom together in a compound

a. Chemical bond b. chemical symbol c. chemical formula d. chemical equation
13. Is a properties of an atom useful in determining the type of bond that will take place between them?
a. Electronegativity b. ionization energy c. electron affinity d. atomic size
14.Oxygen belongs to group 16 (VIA) and has an atomic number of 8 in the periodic table. What is its
number of valence electrons?
a. 2 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8

15. How many electrons are needed in the outer energy level of most of the atoms to be chemically stable?
 a. 1 b. 4 c. 6 d. 8
16. What do you call the electron found in the last energy level of an atom?
a. Proton b. neutron c. electron d. valence electron
17. Which of the following particle is produced after covalent bonding?
a. Atom b. electron c. ion d. molecule
18. What kind of bond will form when two chlorine atoms combined?
a. Ionic bond
b. Covalent bond
c. Polar covalent bond
d. Non polar covalent bond
19. What force holds the metal together?
a. Ionic bond b. metallic bond c. polar covalent bond d. non polar covalent
bond
20. What do you call the vertical columns in the periodic table?
a. Group b. stable c. metal d. non metal

A group of Grade 9 students is conducting an experiment to identify the types of bonding in

four different substances (A, B, C, and D). They test the substances for their melting point,
hardness, polarity, and electrical conductivity in both solid and dissolved states. The
following results are observed:

Substance Melting Point (°C) Hardness Polarity Electrical Conductivity

A 801 Hard Polar Conducts when dissolved

B 120 Soft Non-polar Does not conduct

C 1085 Very hard Non-polar Conducts in solid state

D 45 Soft Polar Does not conduct

The teacher asks the students to determine the type of bonding for each substance based on
the data and relate the properties to real-life applications.

21. Which substance likely represents an ionic compound?

A. A B. B C. C D. D
22. Which substance is most likely a polar covalent compound?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
23. Which of the following pairs of substances are non-polar?
A. A and B B. B and C C. C and D D. A and D

24. Why does substance A conduct electricity only when dissolved in water?
A. It forms ions in a polar solvent. C. It has weak intermolecular forces.
B. It is a polar covalent compound. D. It contains free electrons in the solid
state.

25. Substance B is soft and non-conductive. What type of bond is most likely present, and
why?
A. Covalent, because it has weak intermolecular forces.
B. Ionic, because it has strong intermolecular forces.
C. Metallic, because it is non-polar.
D. Covalent, because it is polar.

26. What does the hardness of substance C indicate about its bonding?
A. Strong ionic interactions. C. Weak intermolecular forces.
B. Delocalized covalent bonds. D. A rigid metallic lattice structure.

27. Which of the following statements regarding chemical bonding is INCORRECT?

A. The strength of an iconic bond is directly proportional to the change of the ions and
inversely proportional to the distance between them
b. Covalent bonds result from the sharing of electron pairs between atoms,with the shared
electrons being attracted to the nuclie of both atoms
C. metallic bonding is characterized by delocalized electrons that are mobile and contribute to
the high electrical conductivity of metals.
D. Hydrogen bonds are stronger than covalent bonds and are the primary force responsible
for the high boiling point of water

28. Which statement about covalent bond is INORRECT?

A. Covalent bonds are formed by the sharing of valence electrons between atoms
B. The strength of covalent bond is directly related to the overlap of atoimic orbitals
C. Covalent bonds are generally stronger than ionic bonds
D. the bond order in covalent bond is the number of electron pairs shared between two atoms

29. Which type of bond is NOT formed by the carbon atom?

a. Single bond b. double bond c. triple bond d. tetra bond
30. How do carbon atoms form many organic compounds?
a. By forming many bonds with other carbon and other elements
b. By sharing their electrons with other metal and non-metal elements
c. By transferring their electrons to the atoms of surrounding elements
d. By attracting other elements toward themselves to form the bonds
31. Why are carbon atoms able to form many organic compunds?
a. It attract electrons from other elements
b. Have strong attraction to other elements
c. Can form many types of bonds with other carbon
d. All of the above
32. Which are TRUE about carbon compounds?
I. Organic compounds contain calcium
II. Organic compounds contain carbon
III. Organic compounds can be produced by living organisms
IV. Organic compounds can be produced artificially
a. I,II & III only b. I & III only c. II & III only d. II,III & IV only

33.the following statement describes the uses of aldehyde, EXCEPT;

a. used in perfumes and cosmetic products
b. used in preserving biological specimens
c. used in the flavor and perfume industry
d. used to make plastics
34. Which statement is TRUE about gasoline?
a. gasoline is volatile
b. gasoline is flammable
c. gasoline is liquid
d. all of the above
35. Which of the following substances will have the lowest melting temperature?
a. sucrose (table sugar)
b. candle wax
c. table salt
d. vitsen.
In a chemistry class, students are Structure of a Carbon Atom
investigating the unique bonding properties of
carbon. The teacher presents a model of a carbon
atom, showing its six protons, six neutrons, and
six electrons, arranged in two energy levels (2 in
the first, 4 in the second). The teacher explains
that carbon’s ability to form four covalent bonds
enables it to create a vast variety of molecules,
from simple compounds like methane (CH₄) to
complex structures like DNA. Students are tasked
36. How many electrons does a carbon
atom have in its outermost shell?
A. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 8
36. What shape does methane (CH₄) form due to carbon’s bonding?
A. Linear B. Tetrahedral C. Planar D. Square
37. What is the main reason carbon can form long chains?
A. It can form ionic bonds. C. It does not bond with itself.
B. It is highly electronegative. D. It is a small atom with four valence
electrons.

38. Why can carbon form double or triple bonds?

A. It has four valence electrons. C. It has low electronegativity.
B. It has a large atomic radius. D. It forms hydrogen bonds.

40. Which compound is an example of carbon forming a single bond?

METHANE ETHENE ETHYNE CARBON DIOXIDE

41. What property of carbon allows it to form diverse organic molecules?

A. Its ability to form four covalent bonds C. Its low melting point
B. Its ability to conduct electricity D. Its high density

42. Which statement best explains carbon’s role in forming biomolecules like proteins and
carbohydrates?
A. Carbon is highly reactive and unstable. C. Carbon can bond with many other
elements.
B. Carbon forms ionic bonds with hydrogen. D. Carbon can bond with other carbon
atoms.

43. Why does carbon’s ability to form double and triple bonds matter in biological systems?
A. It allows carbon to act as an enzyme.
B. It limits carbon’s role to inorganic compounds.
C. It prevents carbon from reacting with other elements.
D. It supports the creation of molecules with varying energy content.

44. Which statement about the structure of carbon atoms and their bonding is incorrect?
A. Carbon atoms have four valence electrons
B. Carbon atoms readily form double and triple bonds,leading to the diversity of organic
molecules
C. The Tetrahedral geometry around a carbon atom bonded to four other atoms
D. All carbon atoms in the benzene are sp hybridized

A teacher asked students to calculate the amount of substances

needed for a chemical reaction to produce a specific product. The
students are given a table of molar masses for common
compounds and elements, along with a balanced chemical
equation for the reaction. The goal is to determine how many
moles of each reactant are required and the corresponding mass.

Data Table: Molar Mass of Compounds

Substance Molar Mass (g/mol)

Hydrogen (H₂) 2.02
Oxygen (O₂) 32.00
Water (H₂O) 18.02
Carbon dioxide (CO₂) 44.01
Sodium chloride (NaCl) 58.44
Ammonia (NH₃) 17.03
Balanced Chemical Equation:
45. What is the molar mass of water (H₂O)?
A. 17.03 g/mol B. 18.02 g/mol C. 32.00 g/mol D. 44.01 g/mol
46. How many moles are in 64 g of O₂?
A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 4
47. What is the mass of 3 moles of sodium chloride (NaCl)?
A. 58.44 g B. 116.88 g C. 175.32 g D. 232.56 g
48. Using the equation: 2H2+O2→2H2O, calculate the mass of 2 moles of water (H₂O).
A. 18.02 g B. 36.04 g C. 54.06 g D. 72.08 g
49. If 5 moles of O₂ are available, how much H₂ is required to produce 10 moles of water?
A. 5 moles B. 10 moles C. 15 moles D. 20 moles
50. Why is it important to use molar mass in converting between mass and moles?
I. It ensures the use of correct units in reactions.
II. It prevents overestimation of substance quantities.
III. It links the microscopic and macroscopic scales of matter.
A. I B. I and II C. II and III D. I, II and III
51. Why is mole concept important?
A. It is useful when converting between grams and atoms or molecules.
B. It gives us a convenient way to express large numbers
C. It can be applied to any type of particles representative
D. All of the above.

52. How can the knowledege about mole be useful for environmentalists?
A. Mole concept can be used in environmental monitoring
B. It gives information on the most dangerous pollutant in the atmosphere
C. It gives a feedback on the kinds of pollutants present in the atmosphere
D. Mole concept can be used in quantifying the amount of pollutant particles released in the
atmosphere

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A chemical manufacturing company is working to optimize the production of various compounds,

including sodium chloride (NaCl) and carbon dioxide (CO2). The quality control team needs to ensure that
these compounds are produced with accurate compositions. To do this, they calculate the percentage
composition of the compounds to verify purity.
The following questions are based on the data obtained from their production line.

Data Source
Compound Chemical Formula Molar Mass (g/mol)
Sodium chloride NaCl 58.44
Carbon dioxide CO2 44.01
Water H2O 18.02
Glucose C6H12O6 180.16

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53.What element constitutes the highest percentage by mass in carbon dioxide (CO 2)
A. Carbon B. Oxygen C. Hydrogen D. Sodium

54. Which compound has the lowest molar mass in the table?
A. Sodium chloride B. Carbon dioxide C. Water D. Glucose

55. What is the percentage composition of oxygen in water (H 2O)?

A. 11.2% B. 33.3% C. 55.5% D. 88.8%

56. What is the percentage composition of hydrogen in glucose (C 6H12O6)?

A. 6.7% B. 7.2% C. 40.0% D. 53.5%

57. If 10 g of CO2 is produced; how many grams are carbon?

A. 2.73 g B. 7.27 g C. 5.00 g D. 10.00 g
58. What happens to the percentage composition of oxygen in C6H12O6 if the sample mass is
doubled?
A. Increases B. Decreases C. Remains the same D. Cannot be
determined

59. Explain how the molar mass of a compound affects its percentage composition.
A. Higher molar mass increases percentages.
B. Lower molar mass decreases percentages.
C. Both percentages and molar mass are independent.
D. Cannot be determined.
60. Which statement concerning moles and a molar mass is incorrect?
A. One mole of any substance Contains Avogadro’s number 6.022X10 23
B. The molar mass of a substance is the mass in grams of one mole of that substance and is
numerically equal to it’s atomic weight
C. The MOLE is the fundamental unit in Chemistry that release the mass of a substance to the
number of particles it contains.
D. The molar mass of compound can be calculated by adding the molar masses of all the
elements present in the compound regardless of the number of atoms of each element.

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