Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Cebu Province
District of Aloguinsan
ANGILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Diagnostic Test in Science 7
SCORE
Name: __________________________________________ Section: ____________
Parent’s Name and Signature: _______________________ Date Signed: ________
Directions: Multiple Choice. Read and analyze each item carefully.
Write the LETTER that corresponds to the best answer on the SPACE provided before each number.
1. Why do scientists use models?
a) They are exact representations of reality. b) They only exist in computer simulations.
c) They are always simple and easy to understand. d) They can be used to test ideas and make predictions.
2. What can be a limitation of scientific model?
a) They are never updated or improved. b) They are all based on real-world data.
c) They are only used in physics, not other sciences. d) They can’t perfectly capture the complexities of systems.
3. What resembles the Plum Pudding Model of the atom?
a) A tiny, solid ball with negative charges stuck on the outside.
b) A complex mathematical equation describing electron behavior.
c) A miniature solar system with planets orbiting a central nucleus.
d) A positively charged sphere with negatively charges scattered throughout.
4. Why is the Plum Pudding Model helpful for scientists?
a) It shows how atoms are mostly empty space. b) It shows electrons have specific energy levels.
c) It shows how atoms are indivisible particles. d) It shows the nucleus is the most massive part of the atom.
5. What is the characteristic of solid particles as seen in its particle model?
a) Moving freely and spread far apart. b) Arranged in a specific pattern but with large gaps.
c) Vibrating in place with minimal space between them. d) Flowing around each other, constantly changing positions.
6. What can you say about the particles of liquid in contrast with a solid?
a) A predictable pattern of movement. b) Less movement and are more tightly packed.
c) The same amount of movement and spacing. d) More freedom to move and more space between them.
7. What happens to the particles of a material being heated?
a) Slightly compacted but can move b) Moves farther away from each other
c) Gains more definite shape and compactness d) Nothing happens because heat is not absorbed
8. Which of the following shows how particles behave when heated?
9. What can be seen in the physical model of the Bohr model of the atom?
a) Presence of orbitals b) A cloud of electrons
c) A nucleus at the center d) Nothing, just empty space
10. Which of the following CAN NOT be a scientific model for the atom?
a) A song with lyrics full of subatomic particles and their charges.
b) An image (picture, concept map, flowchart, etc.) that considers all laws of science
c) A round Styrofoam colored with parts representing electrons and other subatomic particles.
d) A computerized interactive game where you can put subatomic particles and guess the correct image for atom.
11. An unknown white substance is heated and produced white smoke and black solid. What is this substance?
a) a mixture b) an element c) a compound d) a diatomic molecule
12. Water is composed of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. Which of the following can be the
particle model for water?
13. What can you say about the movement (speed) of the particles of solid, liquid, and gas based on this model?
a) The speed of the particles is the same in all states of
matter.
b) Solid particles are the fastest to move compared to
liquid and gas.
c) Gas particles are the fastest among solids and
liquids.
d) The speed of the particles is not affected by
temperature.
14. Given this particle model of water, what do you think is the state it is in?
a) Gas
b) Solid
c) Liquid
d) Cannot be determined
15. What do you think is happening in the substance in terms of temperature change?
a) Temperature dropped and solidified the substance.
b) Temperature was increased, and the substance was liquified.
c) The liquid substance was heated and evaporated as gas.
d). The liquid substance was frozen and became solid.
16. How did the Kinetic Molecular Theory describe the particles of a solid?
a) Only vibrating in place. b) Completely still and packed together.
c) Constantly moving with large spaces between them. d) Constantly moving with very small spaces between them.
17. What is the movement of the particles in a gas?
a) Not moving at all. b) Moving very slowly and tightly packed together.
c) Moving rapidly with large spaces between them. d) Moving very slowly with large spaces between them.
18. Which has a direct relationship with temperature?
a) Size of its particles. b) Shape of its particles.
c) Type of intermolecular forces present. d) Average kinetic energy (speed) of its particles.
19. In the "Personal Space" mini-activity, how did the space between students change as they went from solid
to liquid to gas?
a) It decreased slightly. b) It remained the same.
c) It increased significantly. d) It completely disappeared.
20. The "Particle Dance Party" mini-activity demonstrated the relationship between temperature and particle
motion according to KMT. As the music got faster, the particles (students) moved:
a) Faster. b) Slower. c) The same. d) Erratically.
21. Which of the following states of matter has particles arranged most closely together?
a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas d) All of the above
22. According to Kinetic Molecular Theory, what happens to the particles in a substance as its temperature
increases?
a) They move faster. b) They move slower. c) They stop moving. d) Their arrangement doesn't change.
23. What do you call the process of changing a solid into liquid by heating it?
a) Melting b) Freezing c) Evaporation d) Condensation
24. In which state of matter do particles have the most freedom of movement?
a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas
d) All of the above have the same freedom of movement.
25. What term describes the process of a liquid changing into a gas at its surface?
a) Melting b) Freezing c) Evaporation d) Condensation
This is test is for diagnostic purposes only. Diagnostic assessments are intended to help teachers identify what students know and
can do in different domains to support their students' learning. These kinds of assessments may help teachers determine what
students understand in order to build on the students' strengths and address their specific needs.
Prepared by:
NOERA ANGEL M. LAUSA
Science Teacher
Republic of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Division of Cebu Province
District of Aloguinsan
ANGILAN NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Diagnostic Test in Science 7
SCORE
Name: __________________________________________ Section: ____________
Parent’s Name and Signature: _______________________ Date Signed: ________
Directions: Multiple Choice. Read and analyze each item carefully.
Write the LETTER that corresponds to the best answer on the SPACE provided before each number.
1. Why do scientists use models?
a) They are exact representations of reality. b) They only exist in computer simulations.
c) They are always simple and easy to understand. d) They can be used to test ideas and make predictions.
2. What can be a limitation of scientific model?
a) They are never updated or improved. b) They are all based on real-world data.
c) They are only used in physics, not other sciences. d) They can’t perfectly capture the complexities of systems.
3. What resembles the Plum Pudding Model of the atom?
a) A tiny, solid ball with negative charges stuck on the outside.
b) A complex mathematical equation describing electron behavior.
c) A miniature solar system with planets orbiting a central nucleus.
d) A positively charged sphere with negatively charges scattered throughout.
4. Why is the Plum Pudding Model helpful for scientists?
a) It shows how atoms are mostly empty space. b) It shows electrons have specific energy levels.
c) It shows how atoms are indivisible particles. d) It shows the nucleus is the most massive part of the atom.
5. What is the characteristic of solid particles as seen in its particle model?
a) Moving freely and spread far apart. b) Arranged in a specific pattern but with large gaps.
c) Vibrating in place with minimal space between them. d) Flowing around each other, constantly changing positions.
6. What can you say about the particles of liquid in contrast with a solid?
a) A predictable pattern of movement. b) Less movement and are more tightly packed.
c) The same amount of movement and spacing. d) More freedom to move and more space between them.
7. What happens to the particles of a material being heated?
a) Slightly compacted but can move b) Moves farther away from each other
c) Gains more definite shape and compactness d) Nothing happens because heat is not absorbed
8. Which of the following shows how particles behave when heated?
9. What can be seen in the physical model of the Bohr model of the atom?
a) Presence of orbitals b) A cloud of electrons
c) A nucleus at the center d) Nothing, just empty space
10. Which of the following CAN NOT be a scientific model for the atom?
a) A song with lyrics full of subatomic particles and their charges.
b) An image (picture, concept map, flowchart, etc.) that considers all laws of science
c) A round Styrofoam colored with parts representing electrons and other subatomic particles.
d) A computerized interactive game where you can put subatomic particles and guess the correct image for atom.
11. An unknown white substance is heated and produced white smoke and black solid. What is this substance?
a) a mixture b) an element c) a compound d) a diatomic molecule
12. Water is composed of two atoms of hydrogen and one atom of oxygen. Which of the following can be the
particle model for water?
13. What can you say about the movement (speed) of the particles of solid, liquid, and gas based on this model?
a) The speed of the particles is the same in all states of
matter.
b) Solid particles are the fastest to move compared to
liquid and gas.
c) Gas particles are the fastest among solids and
liquids.
d) The speed of the particles is not affected by
temperature.
14. Given this particle model of water, what do you think is the state it is in?
a) Gas
b) Solid
c) Liquid
d) Cannot be determined
15. What do you think is happening in the substance in terms of temperature change?
a) Temperature dropped and solidified the substance.
b) Temperature was increased, and the substance was liquified.
c) The liquid substance was heated and evaporated as gas.
d). The liquid substance was frozen and became solid.
16. How did the Kinetic Molecular Theory describe the particles of a solid?
a) Only vibrating in place. b) Completely still and packed together.
c) Constantly moving with large spaces between them. d) Constantly moving with very small spaces between them.
17. What is the movement of the particles in a gas?
a) Not moving at all. b) Moving very slowly and tightly packed together.
c) Moving rapidly with large spaces between them. d) Moving very slowly with large spaces between them.
18. Which has a direct relationship with temperature?
a) Size of its particles. b) Shape of its particles.
c) Type of intermolecular forces present. d) Average kinetic energy (speed) of its particles.
19. In the "Personal Space" mini-activity, how did the space between students change as they went from solid
to liquid to gas?
a) It decreased slightly. b) It remained the same.
c) It increased significantly. d) It completely disappeared.
20. The "Particle Dance Party" mini-activity demonstrated the relationship between temperature and particle
motion according to KMT. As the music got faster, the particles (students) moved:
a) Faster. b) Slower. c) The same. d) Erratically.
21. Which of the following states of matter has particles arranged most closely together?
a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas d) All of the above
22. According to Kinetic Molecular Theory, what happens to the particles in a substance as its temperature
increases?
a) They move faster. b) They move slower. c) They stop moving. d) Their arrangement doesn't change.
23. What do you call the process of changing a solid into liquid by heating it?
a) Melting b) Freezing c) Evaporation d) Condensation
24. In which state of matter do particles have the most freedom of movement?
a) Solid b) Liquid c) Gas
d) All of the above have the same freedom of movement.
25. What term describes the process of a liquid changing into a gas at its surface?
a) Melting b) Freezing c) Evaporation d) Condensation
This is test is for diagnostic purposes only. Diagnostic assessments are intended to help teachers identify what students know and
can do in different domains to support their students' learning. These kinds of assessments may help teachers determine what
students understand in order to build on the students' strengths and address their specific needs.
Prepared by:
NOERA ANGEL M. LAUSA
Science Teacher
