Physical Science EOCT PracticePart I

Milton High School

The diagram shows different types of electromagnetic waves and their relative frequencies and wavelengths.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the illustration?

A. There is no relationship between frequency and wavelength.B. As wavelength decreases, frequency remains the same.C. As wavelength decreases, frequency decreases.D. As wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

The diagram shows different types of electromagnetic waves and their relative frequencies and wavelengths.

Which of the following conclusions is supported by the illustration?

A. There is no relationship between frequency and wavelength.B. As wavelength decreases, frequency remains the same.C. As wavelength decreases, frequency decreases.D. As wavelength decreases, frequency increases.

Gabriel looks at a fish tank from the side. Gabriel then looks down into the fish tank from above and observes that the position of the plants in the water looks different. Which type of wave behavior causes the apparent change in the position of the plants?

A. InterferenceB. AbsorptionC. RefractionD. Reflection

Gabriel looks at a fish tank from the side. Gabriel then looks down into the fish tank from above and observes that the position of the plants in the water looks different. Which type of wave behavior causes the apparent change in the position of the plants?

A. InterferenceB. AbsorptionC. RefractionD. Reflection

Mr. Lanham is in a space shuttle which is orbiting Earth at a speed of 27,200 miles per hour. A long arm lifts a satellite out of the cargo bay and gently releases the satellite next to the shuttle . According to Newton’s first law of motion, what should be the relative speed of the satellite after five minutes?

A. The same speed as the shuttleB. Slower than the shuttleC. Faster than the shuttleD. The same as Earth’s rotation

Mr. Lanham is in a space shuttle orbitting Earth at a speed of 27,200 miles per hour. A long arm lifts a satellite out of the cargo bay and gently releases the satellite next to the shuttle . According to Newton’s first law of motion, what should be the relative speed of the satellite after five minutes?

A. The same speed as the shuttleB. Slower than the shuttleC. Faster than the shuttleD. The same as Earth’s rotation

When copper reacts with oxygen in the air, a color change takes place, and the metal changes color from reddish brown to green. What type of change occurs to produce this color change?

A. DissolvingB. ConductivityC. Physical changeD. Chemical change

When copper reacts with oxygen in the air, a color change takes place, and the metal changes color from reddish brown to green. What type of change occurs to produce this color change?

A. DissolvingB. ConductivityC. Physical changeD. Chemical change

The illustration shows the box from the Periodic Table that represents the element beryllium (Be).

Based on the information provided, how many neutrons do most beryllium atoms contain in their nuclei?

A. 2B. 4C. 5D. 9

The illustration shows the box from the Periodic Table that represents the element beryllium (Be).

Based on the information provided, how many neutrons do most beryllium atoms contain in their nuclei?

A. 2B. 4C. 5D. 9

Scandium is an element that normally has 23 neutrons in its nucleus. The atomic number of scandium is 21. How many electrons would you expect an atom of scandium to have?

A. 2B. 21C. 23D. 44

Scandium is an element that normally has 23 neutrons in its nucleus. The atomic number of scandium is 21. How many electrons would you expect an atom of scandium to have?

A. 2B. 21C. 23D. 44

Which of the following is true for an earthquake wave, but not for an electromagnetic wave?

A. It requires matter to transfer energy.B. It does not require matter to transfer energy.C. It can travel only in a vacuum.D. It does not transfer energy.

Which of the following is true for an earthquake wave, but not for an electromagnetic wave?

A. It requires matter to transfer energy.B. It does not require matter to transfer energy.C. It can travel only in a vacuum.D. It does not transfer energy.

Why do atoms of elements have neutral charges?

A. All atoms contain neutrons which have no charge.B. The number of protons and the number of

neutrons are equal.C. The number of protons and the number of

electrons are equal.D. The number of neutrons and the number of

electrons are equal.

Why do atoms of elements have neutral charges?

A. All atoms contain neutrons which have no charge.B. The number of protons and the number of

neutrons are equal.C. The number of protons and the number of

electrons are equal.D. The number of neutrons and the number of

electrons are equal.

Which of the following properties of atoms can be used to identify an atom?

A. Its number of valence electronsB. Its number of protonsC. Its number of neutronsD. Its combined number of protons and

neutrons

Which of the following properties of atoms can be used to identify an atom?

A. Its number of valence electronsB. Its number of protonsC. Its number of neutronsD. Its combined number of protons and

neutrons

The molecules in a sample of matter move independently of one another. The substance takes the shape of its container. When the substance is moved from one container to another, its shape changes, but its volume remains the same. What type of substance is described?

A. PlasmaB. GasC. LiquidD. Solid

The molecules in a sample of matter move independently of one another. The substance takes the shape of its container. When the substance is moved from one container to another, its shape changes, but its volume remains the same. What type of substance is described?

A. PlasmaB. GasC. LiquidD. Solid

Which property of matter is determined by measuring the pull of gravity on a sample of matter?

A. WeightB. MassC. VolumeD. Acceleration

Which property of matter is determined by measuring the pull of gravity on a sample of matter?

A. WeightB. MassC. VolumeD. Acceleration

Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

A. Light-bulbB. Electric motorC. GeneratorD. Wind turbine

Which of the following devices transforms electrical energy into mechanical energy?

A. Light-bulbB. Electric motorC. GeneratorD. Wind turbine

In which of the following media would you expect sound waves not to travel?

A. SolidB. LiquidC. GasD. Vacuum

In which of the following media would you expect sound waves not to travel?

A. SolidB. LiquidC. GasD. Vacuum

The half-life of iodine-131 is 8 days. What fraction of a sample of iodine-131 will remain after 32 days?

A. One-halfB. One-fourthC. One-eighthD. One-sixteenth

The half-life of iodine-131 is 8 days. What fraction of a sample of iodine-131 will remain after 32 days?

A. One-halfB. One-fourthC. One-eighthD. One-sixteenth

Which of the following subatomic particles contributes significantly to the mass of an atom but does not contribute to its electrical charge?

A. ProtonB. QuarksC. ElectronD. Neutron

Which of the following subatomic particles contributes significantly to the mass of an atom but does not contribute to its electrical charge?

A. ProtonB. QuarksC. ElectronD. Neutron

Salt dissolves in water forming a solution. What could be done to speed up the rate at which salt dissolves?

A. Heat the waterB. Remove the ionsC. Do not stir the solutionD. Put in a larger piece of salt

Salt dissolves in water forming a solution. What could be done to speed up the rate at which salt dissolves?

A. Heat the waterB. Remove the ionsC. Do not stir the solutionD. Put in a larger piece of salt

Which of the following examples is an example of a physical change?

A. Burning of methane gas produces water and carbon dioxide

B. Vinegar and baking soda combining to form a salt and water

C. Condensation of water vapor on the outside of a cold can of soda

D. Formation of silver sulfide when silver reacts with sulfur in the air

Which of the following examples is an example of a physical change?

A. Burning of methane gas produces water and carbon dioxide

B. Vinegar and baking soda combining to form a salt and water

C. Condensation of water vapor on the outside of a cold can of soda

D. Formation of silver sulfide when silver reacts with sulfur in the air

Which of the following is NOT an example of an electromagnetic wave?

A. Sound wavesB. Radio wavesC. Ultraviolet wavesD. Gamma rays

Which of the following is NOT an example of an electromagnetic wave?

A. Sound wavesB. Radio wavesC. Ultraviolet wavesD. Gamma rays

Mr. Sylvestri is preparing soup for dinner. He uses a large metal pot to cook the soup. The pot has two metal handles. Mr. Sylvestri is about to lift the pot with both of his hands when he remembers to use the pot holders to protect his hands. What is he protecting himself from?

A. Heat transfer by radiationB. Heat transfer by convectionC. Heat transfer by conductionD. Heat transfer by evaporation

Mr. Sylvestri is preparing soup for dinner. He uses a large metal pot to cook the soup. The pot has two metal handles. Mr. Sylvestri is about to lift the pot with both of his hands when he remembers to use the pot holders to protect his hands. What is he protecting himself from?

A. Heat transfer by radiationB. Heat transfer by convectionC. Heat transfer by conductionD. Heat transfer by evaporation

What interaction will occur when two out of phase light waves meet and merge into a single light wave?

A. RefractionB. ReflectionC. Constructive interferenceD. Destructive interference

What interaction will occur when two out of phase light waves meet and merge into a single light wave?

A. RefractionB. ReflectionC. Constructive interferenceD. Destructive interference

An electromagnet becomes stronger when

A. Its iron core is made thickerB. The number of coils of wire around its core are

increasedC. An aluminum nail is used instead of an iron nailD. A higher resistance wire material is used

An electromagnet becomes stronger when

A. Its iron core is made thickerB. The number of coils of wire around its core are

increasedC. An aluminum nail is used instead of an iron nailD. A higher resistance wire material is used

Buffy studied the flow of water through different types of soil. She set up identical volumes of different types of soil in each of five different beakers. One by one, she poured 500mL of water into the samples and measured the time for the water to drain through the samples. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?

A. The number of samples she usedB. The amount of water she pouredC. The type of soil selectedD. The drainage time

Buffy studied the flow of water through different types of soil. She set up identical volumes of different types of soil in each of five different beakers. One by one, she poured 500mL of water into the samples and measured the time for the water to drain through the samples. In this investigation, what is the dependent variable?

A. The number of samples she usedB. The amount of water she pouredC. The type of soil selectedD. The drainage time

Brad investigated whether sea salt raises the boiling point of water. He put 3 liters of water at 20oC and 1.5 cups of sea salt in a pot, heated the solution over flame, and measured the temperature when the water reached a rolling boil. He repeated the experiment three times and recorded the same result each time. He concluded the sea salt raises the boiling point of water by 5oC. Where did Brad err in his experiment?

A. He did not boil a pot of water without sea saltB. He did not conduct the trials at the same timeC. He waited until the water reached a rolling boilD. He should have repeated the measurement several

more times

Brad investigated whether sea salt raises the boiling point of water. He put 3 liters of water at 20oC and 1.5 cups of sea salt in a pot, heated the solution over flame, and measured the temperature when the water reached a rolling boil. He repeated the experiment three times and recorded the same result each time. He concluded the sea salt raises the boiling point of water by 5oC. Where did Brad err in his experiment?

A. He did not boil a pot of water without sea saltB. He did not conduct the trials at the same timeC. He waited until the water reached a rolling boilD. He should have repeated the measurement several

more times

The density of aluminum is 2.70 g/cm3. A piece of aluminum foil has a volume of 54.0 cm3. What is the mass of this piece of aluminum foil?

A. 146 gB. 20.0 gC. 14.6 gD. 0.050 g

The density of aluminum is 2.70 g/cm3. A piece of aluminum foil has a volume of 54.0 cm3. What is the mass of this piece of aluminum foil?

A. 146 gB. 20.0 gC. 14.6 gD. 0.050 g

Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for the covalent compound carbon tetrachloride?

A. CClB. C4ClC. CCl4

D. C4Cl4

Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for the covalent compound carbon tetrachloride?

A. CClB. C4ClC. CCl4

D. C4Cl4

What does the name copper(II) oxide tell you about the copper ions in the compound?

A. Each copper ion in the compound has a +2 chargeB. There is only one type of stable positive copper ionC. There are two copper ions for ever O2- ion in the

compoundD. The formula for the compound has a subscript after

the symbol for copper

What does the name copper(II) oxide tell you about the copper ions in the compound?

A. Each copper ion in the compound has a +2 chargeB. There is only one type of stable positive copper ionC. There are two copper ions for ever O2- ion in the

compoundD. The formula for the compound has a subscript after

the symbol for copper

Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for an ionic compound consisting of Ca2+ ions and I- ions?

A. CaIB. Ca2IC. CaI2

D. CaI3

Which of the following is the correct chemical formula for an ionic compound consisting of Ca2+ ions and I- ions?

A. CaIB. Ca2IC. CaI2

D. CaI3

What is the oxidation number for nitrogen in the binary ionic compound potassium nitride (K3N)?

A. 1-B. 2-C. 3-D. 0

What is the oxidation number for nitrogen in the binary ionic compound potassium nitride (K3N)?

A. 1-B. 2-C. 3-D. 0

What is the coefficient on Al2O3 when the equation describing the following synthesis reaction is balanced?

Al + O2 Al2O3

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 6

What is the coefficient on Al2O3 when the equation describing the following synthesis reaction is balanced?

Al + O2 Al2O3

A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 6

During nuclear fission, how does the mass of the reactants compare to the mass of the products?

A. The mass of the reactants is equal to the mass of the products.

B. The mass of the reactants is less than the mass of the products.

C. The mass of the reactants is greater than the mass of the products.

D. The mass of the reactants can be greater than or less than the mass of the products.

During nuclear fission, how does the mass of the reactants compare to the mass of the products?

A. The mass of the reactants is equal to the mass of the products.

B. The mass of the reactants is less than the mass of the products.

C. The mass of the reactants is greater than the mass of the products.

D. The mass of the reactants can be greater than or less than the mass of the products.