First Semester 8th Grade Science Pretest

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Look at the models of particles in different states.
Part A: Which model shows the structure and movement of particles in a gas?

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Using the models in the diagram, answer the question.

If you added an extreme amount of thermal energy to a gas, which model in the diagram would reflect the behavior change of the particles?

S8P2a

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S8P1d

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Look at the diagrams below of Atoms A and B. Then look at the potential results when you put them together. Select and match the letter of the choice that BEST describes each of the potential results.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
		homogeneous mixture
		heterogeneous mixture

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S8P1d

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S8P1e

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Which of the following BEST explains why the correct answer to the second part of Part A was the right choice?

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Select the correct answers describing signs that a chemical reaction might have taken place.

There is a change in energy.
There is a change in odor.
There is a change in color.
There is uniformity in composition and appearance.

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Davis is comparing the strength of elastic energy of three rubber bands of different sizes. Of the following choices, which one would be the BEST way for him to prove the relative elastic energy of each rubber band?

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In scientific terms, which of the following BEST summarizes the purpose of a runaway truck ramp?

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Look at the following diagram about heat transfer methods.

Janie is trying to argue how conduction and convection interact in the formation of a convection current. Which of the four arguments below would be BEST for her to model her own argument after?

S8P2d

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Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.

Assuming the train car is moving downhill, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

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Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.

Assuming the train car is moving right to left across your page, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

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Look at the image of argon, beryllium, and nitrogen atoms above. The atom of which element shown in the image, if any, would MOST LIKELY lose electrons?

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Look at the image of argon, beryllium, and nitrogen atoms above. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the answer to Part A is the best choice?

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S8P1c

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S8P2d

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Look at the image of the atom. Select the correct terms that describe each part of the atom and match it to the number of the corresponding box from the picture.

Draggable item		Corresponding Item
4		electron orbitals

S8P1e

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Jesse is planning an investigation to explore the different types of energy. She wants to investigate radiant energy first.
Part A: Which of the following investigations and corresponding observations will provide Jesse proof of the power of radiant energy?

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Part B: Use your answer from the previous question. Which of the following BEST explains why the correct answer to part A was the right choice?

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Part A: Which of the following choices correctly balances the following chemical equations?
S8 + F2 --> SF6

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Use the previous question. Part B: The chemical equation you just balanced proves the validity of the

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item

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Draggable item		Corresponding Item
gravitational energy		wind blowing
sound energy		fire burning
radiant energy		lightning striking
thermal energy		gasoline powering a car
mechanical energy		lightning striking
chemical energy		thunder booming
electrical energy		skydiving

First Semester 8th Grade Science Pretest

Look at the models of particles in different states.Part A: Which model shows the structure and movement of particles in a gas?

Using the models in the diagram, answer the question.If you added an extreme amount of thermal energy to a gas, which model in the diagram would reflect the behavior change of the particles?

Look at the diagrams below of Atoms A and B. Then look at the potential results when you put them together. Select and match the letter of the choice that BEST describes each of the potential results.

Which of the following BEST explains why the correct answer to the second part of Part A was the right choice?

Select the correct answers describing signs that a chemical reaction might have taken place.

Davis is comparing the strength of elastic energy of three rubber bands of different sizes. Of the following choices, which one would be the BEST way for him to prove the relative elastic energy of each rubber band?

In scientific terms, which of the following BEST summarizes the purpose of a runaway truck ramp?

Look at the following diagram about heat transfer methods.Janie is trying to argue how conduction and convection interact in the formation of a convection current. Which of the four arguments below would be BEST for her to model her own argument after?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.Assuming the train car is moving downhill, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.Assuming the train car is moving right to left across your page, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Look at the image of argon, beryllium, and nitrogen atoms above. The atom of which element shown in the image, if any, would MOST LIKELY lose electrons?

Look at the image of argon, beryllium, and nitrogen atoms above. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the answer to Part A is the best choice?

Look at the image of the atom. Select the correct terms that describe each part of the atom and match it to the number of the corresponding box from the picture.

Jesse is planning an investigation to explore the different types of energy. She wants to investigate radiant energy first.Part A: Which of the following investigations and corresponding observations will provide Jesse proof of the power of radiant energy?

Part B: Use your answer from the previous question. Which of the following BEST explains why the correct answer to part A was the right choice?

Part A: Which of the following choices correctly balances the following chemical equations?S8 + F2 --> SF6

Use the previous question. Part B: The chemical equation you just balanced proves the validity of the

Look at the models of particles in different states.Part A: Which model shows the structure and movement of particles in a gas?

Using the models in the diagram, answer the question.If you added an extreme amount of thermal energy to a gas, which model in the diagram would reflect the behavior change of the particles?

Look at the following diagram of ice being put into a cup of water below.The process of ice turning to water is a _________ and is an example of __________.

Look at the diagrams below of Atoms A and B. Then look at the potential results when you put them together. Select and match the letter of the choice that BEST describes each of the potential results.

Which TWO of the following COULD be indicators of either a chemical or physical change?

Look at the Periodic Table of Elements shown below.Part A: Choose the correct answer from the choices beneath each blank. The far-right column group on the Periodic Table above are known as the __________, and they are notable for being extremely __________.

Which of the following BEST explains why the correct answer to the second part of Part A was the right choice?

Select the correct answers describing signs that a chemical reaction might have taken place.

Davis is comparing the strength of elastic energy of three rubber bands of different sizes. Of the following choices, which one would be the BEST way for him to prove the relative elastic energy of each rubber band?

In scientific terms, which of the following BEST summarizes the purpose of a runaway truck ramp?

Look at the following diagram about heat transfer methods.Janie is trying to argue how conduction and convection interact in the formation of a convection current. Which of the four arguments below would be BEST for her to model her own argument after?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.Assuming the train car is moving downhill, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.Assuming the train car is moving right to left across your page, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Look at the image of argon, beryllium, and nitrogen atoms above. The atom of which element shown in the image, if any, would MOST LIKELY lose electrons?

Look at the image of argon, beryllium, and nitrogen atoms above. Which of the following statements BEST explains why the answer to Part A is the best choice?

Terrence is trying to determine thephysical properties of a substance. Select the correct answer(s) that describe the traits that show the physical properties of a substance.

Choose the correct answers from the choices. A heat transfer occurs when heat, also known as _________________, moves from one substance or body to another. An example of a heat transfer that doesn't require the substances or bodies to physically touch is _______________.

Look at the image of the atom. Select the correct terms that describe each part of the atom and match it to the number of the corresponding box from the picture.

Jesse is planning an investigation to explore the different types of energy. She wants to investigate radiant energy first.Part A: Which of the following investigations and corresponding observations will provide Jesse proof of the power of radiant energy?

Part B: Use your answer from the previous question. Which of the following BEST explains why the correct answer to part A was the right choice?

Part A: Which of the following choices correctly balances the following chemical equations?S8 + F2 --> SF6

Use the previous question. Part B: The chemical equation you just balanced proves the validity of the

Match the types of energy listed on the left to the examples of that energy at work listed on the right.

Look at the models of particles in different states.
Part A: Which model shows the structure and movement of particles in a gas?

Using the models in the diagram, answer the question.

If you added an extreme amount of thermal energy to a gas, which model in the diagram would reflect the behavior change of the particles?

Look at the following diagram about heat transfer methods.

Janie is trying to argue how conduction and convection interact in the formation of a convection current. Which of the four arguments below would be BEST for her to model her own argument after?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.

Assuming the train car is moving downhill, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.

Assuming the train car is moving right to left across your page, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Jesse is planning an investigation to explore the different types of energy. She wants to investigate radiant energy first.
Part A: Which of the following investigations and corresponding observations will provide Jesse proof of the power of radiant energy?

Part A: Which of the following choices correctly balances the following chemical equations?
S8 + F2 --> SF6

Look at the models of particles in different states.
Part A: Which model shows the structure and movement of particles in a gas?

Using the models in the diagram, answer the question.

If you added an extreme amount of thermal energy to a gas, which model in the diagram would reflect the behavior change of the particles?

Look at the following diagram of ice being put into a cup of water below.

The process of ice turning to water is a _ and is an example of __.

Look at the Periodic Table of Elements shown below.
Part A: Choose the correct answer from the choices beneath each blank. The far-right column group on the Periodic Table above are known as the , and they are notable for being extremely .

Look at the following diagram about heat transfer methods.

Janie is trying to argue how conduction and convection interact in the formation of a convection current. Which of the four arguments below would be BEST for her to model her own argument after?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.

Assuming the train car is moving downhill, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Look at the picture of the rollercoaster ride below.

Assuming the train car is moving right to left across your page, which of the following statements is MOST accurate about the train car in the moment captured above?

Choose the correct answers from the choices. A heat transfer occurs when heat, also known as ___, moves from one substance or body to another. An example of a heat transfer that doesn't require the substances or bodies to physically touch is _.

Jesse is planning an investigation to explore the different types of energy. She wants to investigate radiant energy first.
Part A: Which of the following investigations and corresponding observations will provide Jesse proof of the power of radiant energy?

Part A: Which of the following choices correctly balances the following chemical equations?
S8 + F2 --> SF6