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CHAPTER 1 : Scientific Investigation

SECTION A

1. Study the following section

(a) What the problem that can be identified?Why iron nails rust easily when left outside the house.

(b) Make one hypothesis for the situation given.Water is needed for rusting the nails.

(c) Identify the following variables:(i) Variable that is constant

Type of irons.

(ii) Variable that is manipulatedPresence of water.

(iii) Variable that respondsRusting of iron nails.

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Iron nails rust easily when left outside the house.

2. Diagram 2 shows the arrangement of apparatus to studt the relationship between the Length of the thread and the duration of the swing of the pendulum.

(a) What are the variables involved in this experiment?(i) Variable that is constant.

Number of swings(ii) Variable that is manipulated.

Length of thread(iii) Variable that responds.

Time taken for apendulum swing.

(b) What is the relationship between the length of the thread and the duration of the swing of the pendulum.The longer the thread, the longer the time taken for a pendulum to swing.

(c) If the height of the pendulum from the surface of the table is increased, predict the time taken for the pendulum to swing.Time taken by the pendulum to swing is shorter.

(d) State one precautionary step when conducting this experiment. Carry out the experiment in area of calm air.


3. An experiment is conducted to study the relationship between the force (N) and the extension of a spring. The results are shown in Diagram 3.

(a) State the variable:(i) That is manipulated

Force (ii) That responds

Extension of the spring.

(b) What is the relationship between the forces (N)and the extansion of the spring (cm)?The grater the force applied, the more the spring lengthens.

(c) Study Diagram 3 and fill the data in the table below.

Force/N 1 2 3 4 5Extansion of the spring/cm 2 4 6 8 10

(d) Predict the extension of the spring if a force of 6 N is applied.12 cm


SECTION B

4. Diagram 4 shows a part of the steps in a scientific investigation.

Diagram 4

(a) How can problem be identify?Always observe phenomena or occurrences that happen in the surroundings.

(b) What is variable A condition or factor which can be changed in a scientific investigation.

(c) State three variables in a scientific investigationsVariables that are kept constant, manipulated and responds.

(d) What should be done if the hypothesis made is not accepted by the experiment?A new hypothesis is made.

(e) Identify step x in the scientific investigation.Plan the investigation.


Identifying a problem

Identifying the variables

Making a hypothesis

Cotrolling the

x

5. Diagram 5 shows an egg placed in two different liquid.

Based on the statements or quations below, identify the steps in the scientific investigation.

(a) Why does the eggsink in water but float in the salt solution?Identifying the problem

(b) Density of water/salt solution, density of the eggs,volume of water,type of eggsIdentifying the variables.

(c) Buoyancy of the egg is affected by the liquid used.Making a hypothesis.

(d)

Liquid Buoyancy of the eggWaterSalt solution

Collecting the data.


SECTION C

6. Study the following statements.

(a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statementsHypothesis : Seeds need water to germinates.

(b) Described an experiment to test your hypothesis in 6(a) based on the following criteria:(i) Aim of the experiment

Aim : To study the need of water for seed germination/

(ii) Identification of variablesVariable that :

Is kept constant : Type of seed/surrounding /temperature/presence of air Is manipulated : Presence of water. Responds : Germination of seed.

(iii) List apparatus and materials

List of apparatus and materials : Seeds, test tube, cotton wool, water

(iv) Procedur or method Procedure :

Seeds are put into two test tubes.


Green bean seeds in dry gunny sacks do not germinates

Water is dripped into second test tube. Test tubes are left for two days. Observation of the seed germination is recorded.

(v) Tabulation of data

Condition of cotton wool. Germination of seeds.Dry Soaked

(vi) Conclution Germination of seeds requires


CHAPTER 2: Body Coordination

SECTION A

1. Student A sits on a chair as shown in Diagram 1.

Student B knocks the knee of student A with a ruler.

(a) What can be observed?

(b) Draw an arrow ( ) in Diagram 1 to show the direction of his leg movement.

(c) What inference can be made from your observation in 1(a).Knee – jerking is a reflect action.


(d) Name the nervous system which controls this action. Spinal cord.

2. Diagram 2 shows that the rays of a torch are directed to the eye of a student.

(a) Draw the pupil of the student in diagram 2(b) after the rays of the torchlight are directed into his eye.

(b) What happens to the pupil?The pupil constricts.

(c) What inferences can be made from your observations.Pupils constrict to prevent excessive light entering the eyes.

(d) Name the type of action that occurs.Reflex action.


SECTION B

3. Diagram 3 shows a type of nerve cell in humans.

(a) What the nerve cell.Motor neurone

(b) What is the function of this nerve cell?Transmits impulses from central nervous system (brain or spinal cord) to effector (muscle or gland)

(c) Label structures P, Q, and R.P- Cell bodyQ- Dendrite R- Myelin sheath S-Nerve ending

(d) Draw an arrow ( ) to show the direction on impulse transmission.

(e) Where is the location of structure S?Effector.


4. Diagram 4 shows the reflect arc of a reflect action when a person finger is pricked by a needle.

(a) Name the parts labeled P, Q and R.P- SynapseQ-Receptors / Sensory organR-Muscles/ Effectors

(b) What is the function of the structure labeled Q?Responds to the stimulus. Nerve impulse is triggered.

(c) Mark the direction of the impulse transmission during the reflect action in Diagram 4.

(d) What happens to structure R when a student’s finger is pricked by a needle?Contracts.

(e) Which part of the nervous system controls this action?Spinal cord.

(f) State one other example of a reflect action.Finger jerks away when it touches a hot kettle.


(g) What is the importance of a reflect actions to us.To avoid danger or injury.

5. Diagram 5 shows a longitudinal section of the human brain.

(a) Name the parts labeled P and Q.P-CerebrumQ-Medulla oblongata

(b) State the function of part Q.Controls involuntary action,

(c) Part X controls the body balance. Mark X in the Diagram 5.

(d) Why is the surface of P folded?To increase surface area for the placement of more neurons

(e) What happens to a person if he experiences injury to parts R and S?R-Deaf


S-Blind

(f) State the part that protects the human brain from injury.Cranium

(g) State one example of activity controlled by part P.Looking /Thinking / Walking.

6. Diagram 6 shows the locations of three endocrine glands in the body of a male.

(a) (i) name the endocrine gland labeled X. Thyroid gland

( ii) State one function of the hormone secreted by gland X. Stimulates growth / control the metabolic rate.

(b) (i) What happens to the blood of a person if gland Y secretes too little hormone. The glucose level increases in his blood.

( ii) Name the disease which a person may suffer from if the condition you stated in 6(b)(i). Diabetes

(c) State two effects is both glands Z are removed.Sterile / Sperms cannot be produced / Development of secondary male sexual characteristics are stunted.


Section C

7. Study the following statement.

(a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement.Hypothesis – Pupils constrict when light entering the eye.

(b) By using torch, describe an experiment to test your hypothesis in 7(a) based on the following criteria:

i. Aim of the experimentAim – to study the effect of light on pupil

ii. Identification of variables Variable that

Is kept constant : Pupil Is manipulated : Light ray Responds : Constriction of pupil.

iii. List of apparatus and materials List of apparatus and materials : torch

iv. Procedure and methodProcedure :

The ray of torch is directed into the pupil. Observation on the change of the size of pupil is recorded.


Reflect action will happen when the light was torched into eyes.

v. Tabulation of data Tabulation :

Experiment Condition of pupil Light illuminates the eye

vi. Conclusion The reflect action causes the pupils to constrict when light entering the eye.

8.a. State four differences between the nervous system and the endocrine system.

Nervous system Endocrine systemImpulses is sent through nerve Impulses is sent through bloodstreamA short-term effect Long-term effectsAction is specific target areas Action is wide target areas Fast and immediate responds Slow and continuous responds

b. An adults realize that his urine contains sugar. Explain how he overcomes his health problem. Your explanation should include the following aspects:( i) Identify the problem Urines contains sugar.

( ii) Explain the problem Less trickle of insulin hormone in his pancreas. Blood has less insulin hormones. Extra sugar in the blood cannot change into glycogen for storage

( iii) Explain the method to solve the problem Injection of insulin hormone

( iv) Suggest a daily diet. Reduce sugar taking in the daily diet.


9. (a) State four differences between voluntary action and involuntary action.

Voluntary action Involuntary action Controlled by cerebrum Controlled by medulla oblongataThere is awareness Unaware Controlled by somatic nervous system Controlled by autonomic nervous systemRespond can be faster or slower Spontaneous action

(b) Diagram 9 shows the actions happen inside the body of a student.

Study the action above. Explain how you can build a concept according to the above information. Your answer should be based on the following aspects.

(i) Identify two common characteristicCommon characteristic :

Unaware action Action that is controlled by the medulla oblongata

(ii) Construct the initial conceptInitial concept : Involuntary action is an action that react automatically without knowledge and controlled by the medulla oblongata.

(iii) Give one other example and non-exampleExample : Constriction of pupils / Constriction of blood vessels


Non – examples : Listening / Seeing / Writing

(iv)Explain the actual concept.Actual concept : Involuntary action is an action that react automatically without knowledge and controlled by the medulla oblongata.

CHAPTER 3 : Heredity and Variation

SECTION A

1. The height of student in a class is measured. The data obtained is shown below.

(a) Based on the data given,complete Table 1.

Heigh of student / cm 146 – 150 151 – 155 156 – 160 161 – 165 166 – 170Number of student 1 8 19 9 3

Table 1

(b) Using the data in Table 1, draw a histogram on the graph paper below.


(c) Based on the graph in 1(b), state the type of variation shown by the height characteristic.Continuous variation.

(d) A part from body height, what other characteristic in human that shows the same variation.Skin colour /Body weight.

2. Table 2.1 shows the types of ear lobe of 20 students in a class.

(a) Based on the data in Table 2.1, complete Table 2.2.

Number of student withAttached ear lobe Free ear lobe

12 8Table 2


(b) Based on the Table 2.2, draw a bar chart in the graph paper below.

(c) What type of variation is shown in the bar chart in 2(b)?

Discontinuous variation.

(d) Apart from types ear lobes, state two characteristics in humans that show the same type of variation.Blood group and type of fingerprint / left handedness

(e) What is the factor that influences variation in 2(c) Genetic

SECTION B

3. Diagram 3 shows a cross – breeding between a pea plant with red flowers and a pea plant with white flowers to produce Fi generation plants. The gene of the red flowers is dominant, while that of the white flowers receive.

(a) What type of cell divison takes place during the formation of gametes?Meiosis.

(b) Complete the schematic diagram in Diagram 3 to show the cross – breeding between the plants.


(c) State the colour of the flower produce in Fi generation Red.

(d) State the parts of the flower that produce the male gamete and the female gamete.Male gamete : AntherFemale gamete : Ovary

(e) If the Fi generation plants cross – bred among themselves, predict the ratio of the number of plants with red flowers to the number of plants with white flower produced.3:1.

4. Diagram 4 shows a part of the cell division which takes place in the human somatic cell.

(a) Name the process of the cellMitosis.

(b) Complete the stage X in Diagram 4.

(c) State two reasons for the importance of this cell division.

Produces new cells for the process of growth. Produces new cell to replace damaged or dead cells.

(d) State two sections in plants that experience this cell division.Tip of the root and shoot.


5. Diagram 5 shows some stages of division occurring in humans.

(a) (i) What type of cell division is this. Meiosis ( ii) Give a reason for your answer in 5(a)(i) Chromotids do not separate at stage M

(b) What happens at Stage L?Replication or chromosome.

(c) Name two organs in humans where this cell division occurs.Testis and ovary.

(d) State one reason for the importance of this cell division.


To produce gametes/ Ensure the number of chromosomes is diploid in zygote during fertilization.

(e) State two section in plants which experience this cell division.Anther and ovary.

6. Diagram 6 shows a schematic diagram concerning the determination of sex in a child.

(a) Complete the Diagram 6.44 + XX44 + XX44 + XY44 + XY

(b) Name Process A.Meiosis

(c) Name the gametes produced by the father and the mother.


Father : SpermMother : Ovum

(d) What are the saxes of child P and child Q.P : FemaleQ : Male

(e) What is the probability of having a male child at each birth.50%

SECTION C


(a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement.Hypothesis : Height of students in the class.

(b) Describe an experiment to test your hypothesis in 7(a) based on the following criteria:

(i) Aim of the experiment Aim : Study the height of students in the class.

(ii) Identification of the variablesVariables that

Is kept constant : Age of students Is manipulated : Difference of student Responds : Height of students.

(iii) List of apparatus and materials.List of apparatus and materials : Ruler


The height of students is a continues variation.

(iv) Procedure and methodProcedure :

The height of student is measured using the ruler. The height of students is recorded.

(v) Tabulations of dataTabulation :

Height (cm)

150 – 154 155 – 159 160 – 164 165 – 169 170 - 175

Number of students

(vi) Conclusion.Conclusion : The height of student is a continuous variation because it shows different value.

8.

(a) Explain is occurences of identical twins and non – identical twins.Identical twins

One ovum is fertilized by one sperm Zygote that is formed divides into two and forms two zygotes.

Non – identical

Two ova are fertilized by two sperm Two separate zygotes are produces.

(b) A student is left-handed but both his parents are right – handed. It is known that the left – handed respectively, explain how this student endow left – handed genes from his parents. Your explanation should include the following aspects: ( i ) Identify the problem The student is left – handed but both his parents are right –handed.

( ii) Explain the problem The student carries kk genes Both his parents carry Kk genes.


( iii) Use a schematic diagram to support your answer.

9.

(a) State four differences between mitosis and miosis.

Mitosis MeiosisCell division happens once Cell division happens twiceCrossing over does not happens Crossing over happensTwo daughter cells produced Four daughter cells produced Number of chromosomes in daughter cells in the same as those in parent cell.

Number of chromosomes in daughter cells is half of those in parent cell

(b) Diagram 9 shows the parts of a student’s body that undergo a type cell division.

Diagram 9


Skin Nail

Liver Bones

Cell division

Study the body parts where cell division happen. Explain how you can build a concept based on the information above. Your explanation should include the following aspects:( i) Identify two common characteristic Common characteristics :

Cell division involves the formation of new cells. Cell division takes place in somatic cells.

( ii) Construct the initial concept Initial concept : The formation of new cells in somatic cells takes place through mitosis.

( iii) Give one other example and one non – example in relation to the concept Example – Heart Non – Example – Sperm/ovum

( iv) Explain the actual concept. Actual concept : Mitosis is a cell division process which take place in the somatic Cells to produce new cells.

CHAPTER 4 : Matter and Substance

SECTION A

1. Diagram 1 shows an experiment to study the effect of impurities on the freezing point.

The result obtained are recorded in Table 1.

(a) Based on the experiment shown in Diagram 1,complete Table 1.

(b) Write an inference based on the result of this experiment.

Impurities lower the freezing point of the distilled water.


Substance Freezing point/ °CDistilled water 0Distilled water + common salt -2

(c) State the variables in this experiment.

i. Constant : Volume of distilled water

ii. Manipulated : Presence of impurities

iii. Respond : Thermometer reading

(d) Based on the experiment,define distilled water operationally.

Distilled water is a substance which has a freezing point of 0 °C

(e) Predict the effect of impurities on the boiling point of distilled water.

Impurities increases the boiling point of distilled water.

2. Diagram 2 shows the arrangement of apparatus for the process of distillation.

(a) State two mistakes in the arrangement of apparatus shown in Diagram 2. - The thermometer must not be into the round-bottomed flask.

- The direction of water flow is reversed.


(b) What is collected in beaker X?

Pure water or distilled water.

(c) What is the reading of thermometer at that time in (b)?

100 °C

(d) State the function of the porcelain chips.

- To prevent the liquid mixture in the flask.

- To break the air bubbles when the liquid mixture is boiling.

(e) State two changes in states of matter during the distillation process.

- Boiling

- Condensat

3. Diagram 3 shows the arrangement of apparatus used to study heat conductivity.

The time taken for the thumbtack to drop from the metal rod is recorded in Table 3.

(a) Based on the results in Table 3,arrange the sequence of the heat conductivity of metal rod


K,L and M in descending order.

L,K and M

(b) State the variables in this experiment.

i. Constant : Diameter of metal rod

ii. Manipulated : Type of metal rod

iii. Respond : Time taken the thumbtack to fall

(c) What the hypothesis can be made from this experiment?

The type of metal rod used will effect the time taken of thumbtack to fall.

(d) If the metal rod used in this experiment are copper,iron and aluminium,identitiy metal rods

K,L and M that represent them.

K : Aluminium L : Copper M : Iron

SECTION B

4. Table 4 shows the melting point,boiling point and electrical conductivity of three types

of substance K,L and M.

(a) i. Which substance possesses properties of ionic substance? M


ii. Give a reason for your answer in 4(a)(i). Substance M does not conduct electricity in the solid state but does so in the liquid state.

(b) i. Which substance is a molecular substance? K

ii. Give a reason for your answer in 4 (b)(i). Its melting point and boiling point are very low.

(c) Why is it that substance M cannot conduct electricity in a solid state? Iron does not move freely to carry electrical charges.

(d) Why is it that substance L can conduct electricity in both solid and liquid states? There are electrons that move freely in substance L.

(e) Why does substance K have very low melting and boiling points? Particles in substance K are held together by weak forces of attraction between the particles.

5. Diagram 5 shows the structure of an atom of the helium element.

(a) What are the proton number and nucleon number of helium?

Proton : 2

Nucleon : 4


(b) Complete Table 5 to differentiate between proton,neutron and electron.

(c) Name the group in which helium is located in the Periodic Table.

Group 18,unreactive (noble gas)

(d) What is the special characteristic of helium?

- Chemically stable

- Unreactive

6. Table 6 shows the proton number,number of electrons,nucleon number and number of

neutrons of atoms P,Q,R and S.

(a) Complete Table 6 by writing down the number of neutrons for atom Q and S.

(b) i. Which of these particles is a positive ion?

Q


Subatomic particle Relative charge Relative massProton +1 1Neutron 0 1Electron -1 1/1840

Particle Proton Number Number of electrons Nucleon number Number of neutronsP 3 4 7 4Q 4 3 9 5R 6 6 12 6S 6 6 13 7

ii. Give a reason for your answer in 6 (b)(i).

The number of protons in particle Q is more than its number of electrons.

(c) i. Determine one particle which is a neutral atom.

R/S

ii. Give a reason for your answer in 6 (c)(i).

Its number of protons is the same as its number of electrons.

(d) i. Which of the particles are isotopes of the same element?

R and S

ii. Give a reason for your answer in 6 (d)(i).

R and S have the same number of protons but different number of neutrons.

7. Diagram 7 shows a part of the Periodic Table.

(a) How are the elements arranged in the Periodic Table?

In order of increasing proton number.

(b) Determine the element that is

i. the most reactive : R

ii. not reactive : Q


(c) What is the proton number of elelment P?

Proton : 9

(d) Element P has a nucleon number orf 19.How many neutrons are there in element P?

Neutrons : 10

(e) Among these elements,which is

i. an atomic substance : R,S

ii. a molecular substance : P

(f) State two elements which will form an ionic substance when combined.

R and P or S and P.

(g) Which element has the most protons?

S

SECTION C


(a) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement.

Melting points of atomic substances are high while that of molecular substances are

low.

(b) i. Aim : To study the melting points of atomic and molecular substances


There is a difference in the melting points of atomic and molecular substances

ii. Variable that :

- Constant : Quantity of substances

- Manipulated : Type of substances

- Respond : Melting point of substance

iii. List of apparatus and materials : Lead filings,sulphur powder,crucible,clay triangle.

iv. Procedure :

- Two spatulas of lead filings are put into a crucible

- The crucible with its content is heated strongly.

- Observation about the melting point of lead filings is recorded.

- The experiment is repeated using the sulphur powder.

v. Tabulation of data :


Substance Melting point/ °CLead filingsSulphur powder

vi. Conclusion : An atomic substance has a high melting point while a molecular

substances has a low melting point.

9. (a) Hypothesis : Metals conduct electricity while non-metal do not

i. Aim : To study the electrical conductivity of metals and non-metals

ii. Variable that :

- Constant : Size of the rod

- Manipulated : Copper rod and glass rod

- Respond : Electrical conductivity

iii. Materials and apparatus : Copper rod,glass rod,dry cell,bulb,connecting wire


iv. Procedure :

- A dry cell is connected to a bulb using a wire

- A copper rod is then connected to the electric circuit

- Observe whether the bulb lights up

- The experiment is repeated using glass rod


Type of rod Condition of the bulbCopper rodGlass rod

10. (a) Four differences between ionic substance and molecular substance


Ionic substance Molecular substanceSolid at room temperature Liquid at room temperatureConduct electricity in molten form Does not conduct electricityForces of attraction are very strong Forces of attraction are weakHigh melting and boiling points Low melting and boiling points

(b) i. Problem statement : Sodium chloride solution

ii. Name of the method : Crystallisation

iii. Step that must be taken :

- Heat the sodium chloride solution to obtain the saturated solution

- Cool the saturated solution

- Sodium chloride crystals are obtained

11. (a) Four differences between metals and non-metals.

Metal Non-metalHas shiny surfaces Has dull surfacesDuctile Not ductileHigh melting and boiling points Low melting and boiling pointsGood conductor of electricity Poor conductor of electricityGood conductor of heat Poor conductor of heat

(b) i. Identify the information

Butter and candle change into liquid state when they are heated


ii. Identify the common characteristic

- Heat is absorbed

- Substances melt

iii. Initial concept : Heat is absorbed by the substance causes the melting process

to occur.

iv. Example : Ice cube

Non-example : Dry ice

v. Actual concept : Melting is a process of change in the state of matter when the

substance absorbs heat.

CHAPTER 5 : Energy and Chemical Changes

SECTION A

1. Diagram 1 shows the arrangement of apparatus used to determine the reactivity of metals

with oxygen


Metal Reactivity of metal with oxygenAluminium Aluminium lights up brightlyZnc Zinc glows with a bright flameCopper The copper glows dimly

The results of the experiment are shown in Table 1.

(a) Complete Table 1.

(b) Write one inference based on the observation in the experiment.

Aluminium is more reactive than copper

(c) State the variables in this experiment.

i. Constant : Quantity of metal

ii. Manipulated : Type of metal

iii. Respond : Reactivity of metal

(d) What is the function of potassium manganate(VII) crystals?

Supplying oxygen to react with metal.


(e) What is the function of the glass wool in this experiment?

Prevent the potassium from mixing with metal filings when heated.

(f) Why do metal filings need to be heated first before the heating of potassium manganate

(VII) crystals?

Metal filings can be react easily with oxygen.

(g) Based on your observation,arrange the reactivity of the three metals in decreasing order.

Aluminium,Zinc and Copper.

2. Diagram 2 shows the arrangement of apparatus to study the purification of metal.


The experiment is repeated a few times with different quantities of electric current.The cathode is cleaned,dried and weighed after 10 minutes for each experiment.The results obtained are recorded in Table 2.

Electriccurrent/C 300 600 900 1200 1500 1800 2100Mass of cathode/g 1.05 1.10 1.15 1.20 1.25 1.30 1.35

(a) In Diagram 2,mark the positive electrode(anode) with the symbols ‘+’.

(b) Draw a graph showing the quantity of electric current versus the mass of cathode.


(c) From the graph drawn,determine the mass of the cathode when the quantity of electric

current is 1200C.

1.20g

(d) Based on the graph in 2(b),what is the relationship between the quantity of electric current

and the mass of cathode?

The larger the quantity of electric current that flows,the higher the mass of cathode.


3. Diagram 3 shows an experiment that is conducted to study the reaction between zinc and

hydrochloric acid.

The volume of hydrogen gas that is released is recorded every 30 seconds.The results obtained are recorded in Table 3.

(a) Based on Table 3,draw a graph of the volume of hydrogen gas against time.


Time/second 0 30 60 90 120 150 180Volume of hydrogen gas/cm³ 0 25 38 46 50 50 50

(b) Based on the graph drawn in 3(a),state the relationship between the volume of gas and time

in the first 90 seconds.

When the time increases,the volume of gas released also increases.

(c) State the variables in the experiment.

i. Manipulated : Time taken

ii. Respond : Volume of hydrogen gas

iii. Constant : Volume and concentration of acid

(d) Predict the volume of hydrogen gas that is collected at 210th second.

50cm³

(e) Give one other metal that can be used to replace zinc in this experiment.


Magnesium

4. Diagram 4 shows an experiment carried out the study the heat change in chemical

reactions at room temperature (28.0 ºC)

(a) Based on Diagram 4,complete the Table 4.

(b) State the variables in this experiment.

i. Manipulated : Type of chemical substances

ii. Respond : The final temperature

iii. Constant : Volume of distilled water

(c) What is the hypothesis that can be made for this experiment?


Type of chemical substances Initial temperature (ºC) Final temperature (ºC)Potassium nitrate crystal 28.0 22.0Sodium hydroxide crystal 28.0 46.0

Different type of chemical reactions causes different changes in temperature.

SECTION B

5. Diagram 5 shows the arrangement of apparatus for the electroplating of an iron nail with copper plate.

(a) Name the process occurred.

Electrolysis

(b) What the material is used as :

i. anode : Copper Plate

ii. cathode : Iron nail


(c) Suggest one electrolyte that can be used to replace copper(II) sulphate solution.

Copper (II) nitrate solution.

(d) State what can be observed of the following materials at the end of the experiment.

i. Copper plate : becomes thinner

ii. Iron nail : is coated with a brown copper layer

(e) Write the energy transformation that occurs in this process.

Electrical energy Chemical energy

(f) State two other uses of the process mentioned in 5 (a).

- Extraction

- Purification

6. Diagram 6 shows a model of a simple voltaic cell.

(a) What can be observed on the voltmeter?

The deflected galvanometer needle.

(b) Give an inference to the observation in 6(a).

Electrical energy is produced.


(c) Write the energy transformation that occurs in this experiment.

Chemical energy Electrical energy

(d) i. What will happen if the copper plate is replaced with a carbon card?

The needle is deflected.

ii. Give a reason for your answer in 6(d)(i).

The carbon is conducts electricity

(e) State one example of a food item which can be used to replace vinegar solution.

Orange

7. Diagram 7 shows the experiment to study the reaction of sodium with water.

(a) What happens to the sodium?

Sodium moves randomly on the surface of water and gives out a hissing sound.

(b) Name the gas released when sodium reacts with water.

Hydrogen

(c) i. What can be observed if a few drops of phenolphthalein indicator are dripped into


the basin?

Pink solution formed.

ii. Give the property of the solution formed.

Alkaline.

(d) Write one chemical equation in words for the reaction that occurs between sodium and

water.

Sodium + water Sodium hydroxide + hydrogen

8. Diagram 8 shows a piece of photographic paper.The centre section is covered with a

round piece of black paper and exposed to sunlight for one minute.

(a) Draw your observation at the end of the experiment.


(b) What is the layer that covers the photographic paper?

Silver chloride

(c) What happens to the layer you mentioned in 8(b) when it is exposed to sunlight?

Decomposed by light energy to silver atoms of a dark grey colour.

(d) Write an equation in words to explain the occurrence in 8(c).

Silver chloride Silver + Chlorine

SECTION C



Hypothesis : Electrical energy can be produced from fruit.

(b) i. Aim : To study the production of electrical energy from fruits.

ii. Variable that

- Constant : Type of metallic electrode


Electrical energy can be produced from fruit

- Manipulated : Type of fruit

- Respond : Production of electrical energy

iii. List of apparatus and materials : Pineapple,orange,mango,iron plate,zinc plate,

connecting wire,crocodile clips,galvanometer

iv Procedure :

- The iron plate and zinc plate are connected with connecting wire and crocodile

clips to the galvanometer

- Both metallic plates are put into a pineapple.

- Observation of the deflection of the galvanometer needle is recorded.

- The experiment is repeated using an orange and a mango.


vi. Conclusion : Electrical energy is produced when two different conductors are

dipped into an electrolyte solution.


Fruit Deflection of the galvanometer needlePineappleOrangeMango

10. (a) State one method that can be used to plate the iron chain with the copper.

Electrolysis

- Copper plate is used as anode.

- Iron chain is used as cathode.

- Copper(II) chloride solution is used as electrolyte solution.


- Switch is turned on.

(b) i. Identify the problem : Extraction of tin form its ore

ii. Explain the problem : Tin needs to be separated from oxygen.

iii. Explain the method of extraction :

- Method 1 : Heat the tin ore with carbon

- Method 2 : Molten tin ore is electrolysed using carbon electrode.

iv. Choose the best method and explain your choice :

Method 1 is more suitable because it is cheaper.

11. (a) Diagram 11.1 shows the addition of potassium iodine solution to the lead(II) nitrate

solution.

State four reasons why the above reaction is considered to be a chemical change.

i. New substances are formed.

ii. It involves a big chance in energy.


iii. The chemical properties and composition of the new substance are different from

those of the original.

iv. It is not a reversible change.

(b) Diagram 11.2 shows the physical changes in different substances.

i. - The shapes of the substances are changed.

- No new substance is formed.

ii. Initial concept : The shape of the substance changes but no new substance is formed


showing a physical change.

iii. Example : Ice melting

Non-example : Iron rusting

iv. Actual report : Physical change is a process that involves the change in the shape but

does not form a new substance.

CHAPTER 6 : Nuclear Energy

SECTION B

1. Diagram 1 shows the deflection of radioactive radiation.

(a) What are radiation X,Y and Z? X : Alpha Y : Gamma Z : Beta

(b) Why does ray Y not deflect?


Ray Y not deflected because its neutral in terms of electrical charges.

(c) i. Which ray can be blocked by only a sheet of paper? Ray X

ii. Give an inference for your answer in 1(c)(i). Ray X because the penetrating power is low.

(d) What is the best way to store radioactive substances? Store in thick lead containers surrounded by thick concretes.

(e) i. Which ray is the most dangerous? Ray Y.

ii. Explain your answer in 1 (e)(i). Ray Y because the penetrating power is high.

2. Diagram 2 shows the generation of electrical energy from a nuclear reactor.


(a) What processes take place at stages A,B and C?

A : Nuclear energy is produced by nuclear fission of uranium in a nuclear reactor.

B : Nuclear energy is converted to heat energy and boils water to produce steam.

C : Steam under high pressure rotates the turbine and generates electricity in the

generator.

(b) State the energy transformation that takes place during generation of electrical energy.

Nuclear energy heat energy kinetic energy electrical energy

(c) Give two effects if nuclear energy is misused.

Explosion and pollution occur.

3. Diagram 3 shows the use of a radioactive substance in detecting a leak in an underground

water pipe.

(a) State briefly how the work in Diagram 3 can be done?

- A small quantity of radioactive substance is put into water,gas/oil in an underground

pipe.

- The movement of the radioactive substance can be traced by using the Geiger-Muller

Counter.


(b) State two other uses of radioactive substances.

i. Medicine : kill cancer cell

ii. Food preservation : sterilising food

(c) Name one material which can be used to stop beta radiation.

Thin aluminium plate

(d) State two adverse effects of radioactive rays to human beings.

- Mutation

- Cancer

SECTION C

4. (a) State four differences between alpha and beta rays.

(b) i. Problem statement :

- Protecting from radioactive rays


Alpha rays Beta raysNucleus of helium High speed electrons

Positive charge Negative chargeLow penetrating power High penetrating powerCan be blocked by a sheet of paper Can be blocked by a thin sheet of aluminium

- Storing radioactive substance in proper way

ii. Safety measures :

- Wearing a special protective outfit

- Wearing a film badge

iii. Method of storage :

- Store in thick lead containers

- Surrounded by a thick concrete

5. (a) Compare isotopes and radioisotopes by using examples of carbon-12 and carbon-14.

Similarity : Both have the same number of proton

(b) Study the information and build a concept of beta rays.

i. Identify the information :

- Beta rays deflect to positive plate

- Beta rays can penetrate through a paper but cannot penetrate through a thin

aluminium sheet.

ii. Explain the information :


Carbon-12 Isotopes Carbon-14 RadioisotopesNumber of electrons 6 8Number nucleon 12 14Emits radioactive radiation No Yes

- Beta rays are negatively charged

- The penetrating power of beta rays is moderately high

iii. Initial concept : Beta rays are negatively charged and have a high penetrating

power

iv. Example : Can penetrate through thin plastic

Non-example : Cannot penetrate through thin plastic

v. Actual concept : Beta rays are rays with negative charge and have a moderately

high penetrating power.

CHAPTER 7: Light, Colour and Sight

SECTION A

1. Diagram 1.1 shows a part of the light rays on a plane mirror.

(a) Complete Diagram 1.1 by drawing the light rays reaching the observer’s eye.


(b) What is the relationship between distances X and Y?

X and Y are same distance

(c) State two characteristics of the image formed.

Virtual and upright

(d) In Diagram 1.2,draw the image formed on the plane mirror.Then,state the characteristic

of that image.

Characteristic of image : Inversed laterally

2. Diagram 2.1 shows an object placed in front of a pinhole camera.

(a) In Diagram 2.1,draw a ray diagram to show the image formed on the screen.

(b) State two characteristics of the image formed.

Real and inverted

(c) What is the effect to the image if

i. The size of the pinhole is enlarged?

More bright but blur.


ii. A convex lens is placed between the object and the pinhole?

The image will be more sharper.

iii. The pinhole camera is moved towards the object?

The image will be more bigger.

(d) Two more pinholes are punched in the camera as shown in Diagram 2.2.Draw and

label the image formed.

3. Diagram 3 shows a 0.7cm high object placed in front of a convex lens.

(a) Complete the ray diagram to show the formation of an image in Diagram 3.

(b) What is the height of the image formed?

0.7 cm

(c) State two characteristics of the image formed.

Real and inverted.


(d) What optical instrument possesses the object distance of 2F?

Photocopy machine

(e) Why can’t the location of the image be determined if the object is less than the

focal length of the lens,F?

The image is virtual.

4. Diagram 4 shows an experiment carried out to determine the focal length of

different convex lens.

(a) Measure the focal length of the convex lenses in Diagram 4 and write down their

focal length in Table 4.

@Copyright/confidential/anisnabilah2010 Thickness of the convex lens Focal length (cm)Thin 3.6 ± (0.1) Thick 2.4 ± (0.1)

(b) What is the inference that can be made for this experiment?

The thicker the thickness of the convex lens,the shorter the focal length.

(c) State the variables involved in this experiment.

i. Manipulated : The thickness of convex lens

ii. Respond : The focal length

iii. Constant : Light ray from distant object

(d) State the hypothesis for this experiment.

When the thickness of convex lens increases,The focal length will be decreases.

5. Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2 show the experiment that is carried out to study the

image formed by a pinhole camera.

(a) Draw the light rays in Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2 to show the formation of image.

(b) Measure the size of the image formed in Diagram 5.1 and Diagram 5.2.

i. Size of image in Diagram 5.1 : 0.4 ± (0.1 cm)

ii. Size of image in Diagram 5.2 : 0.5 ± (0.1 cm)

(c) State the variables involved in this experiment.


i. Manipulated : Distant of object

ii. Respond : Size of image formed

iii. Constant : Size of the object

(d) What is the hypothesis that can be made in this experiment?

When the distance of the object from the pinhole camera decreases,the size of image

will increases.

(e) State two characteristics of the image formed in this experiment.

Real and inverted.

(f) Predict the size of the image formed if the object is placed 15 cm from the pinhole.

Less than 0.4 cm

SECTION B

6. Diagram 6.1 shows the arrangement of apparatus used to study light dispersion.

(a) i. What happens to the white lights at the border of the prism?

Refracted

ii. Give a reason for your answer in 6(a)(i)

It is because the white light are refracted from one medium to another with


different densities or angles.

(b) What is the colour of the light formed at P and Q on the white cardboard?

P : Red Q : Violet

(c) Complete the boxes below to show the sequence of colours formed in the spectrum.

P(Red),Orange,Yellow,Green,Blue,Indigo,Q(Violet).

(d) A similar prism is palced in the position as shown in Diagram 6.2.

i. What can be observed on the white cardboard? White light.

ii. State one natural phenomena in which a spectrum can be seen.

Formation of rainbow.


7. Diagram 7 shows the structure of a camera.

(a) Label structure X and Y.

X : Diaphragm Y : Film

(b) Name the structures of the human eye which are analogous to structures X and Y.


X : Iris Y : Retina

(c) What is the function of X in the camera?

Controls the size of aperture and amount of light that enters to the camera.

(d) How can a sharp image be focused in a camera?

The lens focuses the image of an object onto the film.The lens is adjusted by the

focus adjuster either towards or away from the film to obtain a sharp image.

8. Diagram 8 shows the formation of a rainbow after an evening rain.

(a) How is a rainbow formed?

- Sunlight shines on the raindrop.

- A part of the light is reflected off the outer surface of the raindrop.

- A part of the light is refracted at the different angles in the raindrop.


- The light is split into its colour constituents through dispersion.

- The colour constituents are reflacted off the far inner surface of the raindrop.

- Light refraction occurs again as it exits the raindrop.A rainbow is formed.

(b) What is the role of the raindrops?

Act as a prism.

(c) State two processes that occurred to the sunlight at X?

Dispersion and refracted.

(d) What process occurs to the sunlight at Y?

Reflected

9. Diagram 9 shows the arrangement of apparatus to study the addition of coloured light.

(a) What colours are formed in the regions of X,Y and Z?

X : Red Y : Magenta Z : Blue

(b) i. Of the colours formed on the screen,which is the secondary colour?

Magenta.


ii. Give a reason for your answer in 9(b)(i).

Magenta can only be produced from addition of two primary colours,blue and red.

(c) What coloured light is formed in region X if a yellow filter is placed in front of the

red filter in torch P?

Red.

(d) What coloured light is formed in region Z if a green filter is placed in front of the

blue filter in torch Q?

No colour formed.

(e) If a piece of cyan cloth is placed under the light rays in region Y,what colour will the

cloth appear as?

Blue.

SECTION C



Hypothesis : The thicker a lens,the shorter its focal length.

(b) i. Aim : To estimate the focal length of a convex lens and relate it to the thickness of


The spectacles of old people have shorter focal length than those of a student who is

long-sighted.This is because the lenses in their spectacles have a different thickness.

the lens.

ii. Variable that :

- Constant : Object distance

- Manipulated : Thickness of the lens

- Respond : Focal length

iii. List of apparatus and materials : Metre ruler,screen,convex lenses with vary

thickness,lens holder.

iv. Procedure :

- The arrangement of apparatus is set up as shown in the diagram below,facing an

object outside the window.

- The screen is adjusted until a sharp image is formed on it.

- The focal length is measured with a metre ruler.

- The experiment is repeated using lenses of different thickness.



Thickness of the lens Focal length, f/cmThin Thick

vi Conclusion : A thick convex lens has a short focal length while a thin convex lens has

a long focal length.

11. (a) Contrast the mechanism of focusing and the mechanism of controlling the amount

of light entering the human eye and the camera.

Mechanism of focusing :

- Eye : Focussing is done when thickness of the lens is regulated by the ciliary

body.

- Camera : Focussing is done by regulating the distance between the lens and

the film.

Mechanism of controlling the amount of light :

- Eye : The amount of light entering the eyes is controlled by the iris.

- Camera : The amount of light entering the camera is controlled by the

diaphragm.


(b) Explain how the student can build one device to solve his problem.

i. Problem statement : Seeing an object behind the wall.

ii. Name of the device : Periscope

iii. Name of the light principle that applied : Reflection

iv. Step in building the device :

- Two plane mirrors are arranged parallel to one another at an angle of

45º.

- Light rays from the first mirror are incident to the surface of the second

mirror.

- The second mirror reflects the light rays to the eyes of the student.

12. (a) Compare the images formed by a concave lens and a magnifying glass.

- The images formed by a concave lens and a magnifying glass are virtual

and upright.

- A magnifying glass forms a bigger image than the object.

(b) Diagram 12 shows the colours that appear in the screen when white light is passed

through the coloured filters.


i. Identify the problem :

- A red filter only allows green light to pass through it.

- A green filter only allows green light to pass through it.

ii. Identify two common characteristics :

- Red and green coloured filters only allow their own colours to pass

through them.

- Other colours are absorbed by red and green coloured filters.

iii. Initial concept :

Red and green coloured filters only allow their own colours to pass through

them but absorb other colours showing that they are primary colours.

iv. Example : Blue

Non-example : Yellow,cyan,magenta

v. Actual concept :

Primary filters only allow their own colours to pass through them but absorbed

other colours.


CHAPTER 8 : Chemicals in Industry

SECTION A

1. Diagram 1 shows that a steel ball is attached to the surface of a pure copper block with cellophane tape.


A weight is dropped on atop of the copper block from a height of 50 cm. The diameter of dent formed is recorded. The experiment is repeated with a bronze block. Table 1 shows the result of the experiment.

Ex periment Average diameter of dent/mmDiameter of dent on pure copper block/mm 4.2Diameter of dent on bronze block/mm 3.8

Table 1

(a) Based on the results on the experiment, which block is harder?Bronze block.

(b) What is relationship between the diameter of dent formed and the hardness of metal or alloy?The smaller the diameter of the dent formed, the harder is the metalor alloy.

(c) What hypothesis can be made from this experiment? The diameter of a dent formed on the pure copper block is bigger.

(d) State the variable that (i) Is kept constant

Height of the weight. (ii) Is manipulated

Type of block(iii) Respond

Diameter of dent.(e) Define alloy operationally based on the results of the experiment.

Alloy is a material in which the depression produced on it is smaller.

2. Diagram 2 shows the experiment to study the rusting of metals.


Both test tubes with their contents are left for three days. The results are recorded in Table 2.

Type of nails ObservationsIron nail RustStainless steel nail

Table 2

(a) Complete Table 2 by showing what has happened to the stainless steel nail at the end of the experiment.Does not rust.

(b) Which nail is more resistant to corronsion?Stainless steel nail.

(c) State the variable ( i ) is kept constant : Volume and concentration of sodium chloride solution.( ii) is manipulated : Type of nail.

( iii) responds :Rusting of the nail.

(d) Define alloy operationally based on the observation of the experiment.Alloy is a material which does not rust.

SECTION B

3. Brass and steel are two examples of alloy.Brass which consists of copper and another

element is harder than pure copper.

(a) What element is mixed with copper to form brass?


Zinc.

(b) What type of particles is found in pure copper?

Atom.

(c) Draw and label the arrangement of particles in pure copper and in brass.

(d) Explain why brass is harder than pure copper.

The atoms in pure copper are the same in size and are packed closely.Layers of these

atoms easily slide over one another when force is applied.The zinc and copper atoms

in brass are of different sizes.This disrupts the arrangement of the layers of atoms

and make them difficult to slide over one another.

(e) State the pure metal and foreign atoms that form steel.

Pure metal : Iron

Foreign atom : Carbon

4. Diagram 4 shows the disposal of industrial waste from a chemical factory that

manufactures chemicals needed for the growth of crops.


(a) State one product that could be produced by the factory.

Fertiliser.

(b) State two pollutants that might be disposed from the factory into the river.

Nitrate and phosphate compounds

(c) State one adverse effects of the pollutants in 4(b) on the environment.

Disrupt the balance of aquatic ecosystem.

(d) The factory uses petroleum as the source energy.

i. State one acidic gas produced in the burning of fossil fuel.

Sulphur dioxide

ii. State one method to control air pollutant in 4(d)(i) from the factory.

Dissolve the gas using air cleaner system before release to air.

5. Air pollution is caused by the burning of fossil fuel from factories.


(a) Give three examples of pollutants which may be contained in the smoke released

from factory chimneys.

Carbon monoxide,dust and sulphur dioxide.

(b) i. What happens if acidic gas dissolves in rain water?

Acid rain.

ii. State one effect of pollution to the environment and human health caused by the

event in 5(b)(i).

Environment : Lower pH value Human health : Respiratory system

(c) Suggest one way how factories can reduce the release of acidic gas into the air.

Dissolve the gas using air cleaner system before release to air.

(d) Apart from factories,what other source that causes poisonous gases to be releases to the

surroundings?

Motor vehicles

SECTION C




Hypothesis : A stainless steel nail does not rust easily compared to an iron nail.

(b) i. Aim : To study the resistance of stainless steel nail to rusting.

ii. Variable that :

- Constant : Concentration and volume of sodium chloride solution.

- Manipulated : Type of nail

- Respond : Rusting of nail

iii. List of apparatus and materials : 0.5 mol dm‾³ sodium chloride solution,iron nail,

stainless steel nail,test tubes,test tube rack.

iv. Procedure :

- Test tubes A and B are each filled with 5 cm³ of sodium chloride solution.

- An iron nail is put into test tubes A and stainless steel nail into test tube B.

- Both test tubes are left on a rack for three days.

- Observation of the nails is recorded.



Iron nails left outside the house rust easily compared to stainless steel nail.

Type of nail ObservationIron nailStainless steel nail

vii. Conclusion : Alloy is more resistant to rust than pure metal.

7. (a) State one process that can be used to produce this chemical substance.Explain.

- Haber process


- One volume of nitrogen and three volumes of hydrogen are used.

- Temperatures between 450-500 °C and 200-500 atmosphere pressure.

- Iron filings are used as the catalyst.

(b) Explain how he can prepare ammonia fertilizer by using the following substances.

i. Ammonium sulphate

ii. Crystallisation

iii. - Excess ammonia solution is added to sulphuric acid.

- The mixture is heated until saturated.

- The solution is left to cool.

- Ammonium sulphate crystals are produced.

8. (a) State four differences between bronze and copper.


Bronze CopperMixture of copper and tin Consists of copper onlyHarder SofterStronger Less strongCan withstand corrosion Cannot withstand corrosion

(b) i. Identify the common characteristics :

- Contain two or more metals

- Stronger than pure metals

ii. Initial concept : Substance that contains two or more metals and is stronger

compared to pure metals is an alloy.

iii. Example : Bronze

Non-example : Tin

iv. Actual concept : Alloy is a substance that contains two or more metals and is

more stronger compared to pure metals.


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