ElCompTest7
Section: Multiple-Choice Questions (10)
1. 1. A student examines a piece of pure sulfur. Which statement explains why sulfur is an
element?
A. It contains sulfur and oxygen atoms bonded together
B. It is made of only sulfur atoms
C. It can be separated into simpler substances by boiling
D. It is always found in compounds
2. 2. A teacher demonstrates that electricity can break water into hydrogen and oxygen
gases. What conclusion does this support?
A. Water is an element
B. Water is a compound made of two elements
C. Water is a mixture of gases
D. Water is a solution that cannot change
3. 3. Which of the following is a compound commonly used in cooking?
A. Iron (Fe)
B. Table salt (NaCl)
C. Oxygen (O2)
D. Nitrogen (N2)
4. 4. The chemical formula H₂SO₄ represents sulfuric acid. What does this formula tell you?
A. The compound contains only sulfur atoms
B. The compound contains hydrogen, sulfur, and oxygen atoms
C. The compound contains two sulfur atoms
D. The compound contains only hydrogen and oxygen
5. 5. Which statement about compounds is correct?
A. They can be separated by physical means like filtering or sorting
B. They have properties different from the elements that form them
C. They are always solids
D. They contain only one type of atom
6. 6. A student mixes sugar into warm water until it dissolves. Why is this NOT a
compound?
A. The sugar disappears completely
B. The substances do not chemically combine
C. The mixture forms a new substance with new properties
D. The atoms rearrange into new molecules
7. 7. Which formula represents a compound made of three different elements?
A. O₂
B. CO
C. NaHCO₃
D. Fe
8. 8. Which statement correctly describes an element?
A. It contains atoms of different types bonded together
B. It can be broken down into simpler substances
C. It is made of only one type of atom
D. It must be a gas at room temperature
9. 9. A scientist studies calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)₂). What does this formula show?
A. It is an element made of calcium only
B. It is a compound containing calcium, oxygen, and hydrogen
C. It is a mixture of metals
D. It contains only oxygen atoms
10. 10. Which of the following is NOT a compound?
A. H₂O
B. CO₂
C. NaCl
D. N₂
Section: Free-Response Questions (5)
11. 1. Explain how chemical bonding allows elements to form compounds. Describe what
happens to atoms during bonding and why compounds have different properties from
the elements that form them.
12. 2. Compare the properties of mixtures and compounds. Provide examples and explain
how each can be separated. Include details about physical vs. chemical changes.
13. 3. Describe how chemical formulas help scientists understand the composition of
compounds. Explain what subscripts mean and how formulas show the ratio of atoms.
14. 4. Provide three examples of compounds found in everyday life and explain what
elements they are made of. Include chemical formulas and describe how each compound
is used.
15. 5. Explain why compounds require chemical reactions to break apart, while mixtures
can be separated physically. Use examples such as saltwater (mixture) and carbon
dioxide (compound).