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MID.YEAR EXAMINATION 20{ 8
SUBJEcT: LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE (CHEMISTRY)
LEVEL: SECoNDARY 1 EXPRESS
DATE: 1 1 MAY 2018 (FR|DAY)
TIME: 0815 1015 HoURS
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DURATIoN: 2 HoURS (ToGETHER WITH LSS(BIoLoGY))

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your name, class register number and class in the spaces provided on the cover
page-
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.

Section A [10 marks]

Answer all questions.
For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you
consider correct and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided on page 5.

Section B [20 marks]

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Section C [20 marks]

Answer any two questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

A Periodic Table has been provided. on page 15 for your reference.

At the end of the examinataon, fasten all your work securely together.
The number of marks is given in brackets [] at the end of each question or part question.

FOR MARKER'S USE

Name/Signature of Parenucuardian Date 50

This question paper consists of 't4 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

Setter: Mr Joshua Chen Vetter: Ms Koh Li Min

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Section A

For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you
consider correct and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided on page 5.

1 Which of the following is/are attitude(s) of a good scientist?

I perseveres despite failures

II ignores observations that are unexpected
III shows curiosity and asks questions
IV makes conclusions quickly

A I and III only

B I, Il and tll only
c I, lll and IV only
D III and IV only

2 Which part of the Bunsen burner controls the rate of gas flow into the jet?

A air-hole
B barrel
c collar
D gas tap

3 What should be done when excess chemicals are poured out for an experiment?

Discard the excess chemicals.

B lnform the teacher.
c Pour the unused chemicals back into the original container.
D Use the excess chemicals in the experiment to avoid wastage

4 The following diagram shows possible positions whereby the meniscus can be read, ldentify
the correct position to read the meniscus.
B
(
A',1

'i 8:' c

water
I\il e a su rin g ,. D
cylinder

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5 What is the reading shown on the stopwatch below?

A 8 seconds
B 8 minutes
C 9 minutes
D 60 minutes 8 seconds

6 A student wants to measure accurately 23.5 cm3 of oil into a beaker. Which apparatus would
be the most suitable?

A B

H
c D

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7 A substance cannot be broken down into simpler substances despite being passed thtough
electricity and heat. This substance is most likely to be

A brass
B iron
c muddy water
D water

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8 Which physical property of helium makes it suitable to be used in weather balloons?

A colourless
B low density
c non-conductor of heat
D poor conductor of electrici$

I Which Group and Period can Magnesium be found in the Periodic Table?

Group Period
A 1 II
B 2 ItI
c I 2
D II 3

10 Some table salt has been mixed with sand. What is the correct order of techniques needed
to obtain the pure salt from the mixture?

A dissolving )
evaporating )
flltering
B dissolving .> filtering ) evaporation
C evaporating )
dissolving )
flltration
D filtration )evaporating )dissolving

Question No. Student's Answer

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Section B
Answer all questions in the spaces provided.

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A student is told to heat a test tube half-filled with a certain chemical. State two
precautions he should take while heating the test tube.

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2 The following picture shows a student carrying out an experiment in a dangerous

manner.
State what is wrong with her actions and describe what should be done instead

12)

3 (a) State the nature of the following hazard symbols and an exarhple of a substance that
exhibits the nature of the corresponding hazard.

hazard symbol nature of hazard example

(i)
acid

(ii)

\W
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flash powder

(iii)

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(b) A student accidentally spilled some acid onto his hand. What is the first action he
should take to treat the skin?

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4 ln the space below, draw a clearly labelled diagram of the set-up you would use to
separate a mixture of iron poJvder and salt water. ldentify the residue and the filtrate.

Residue:

Filtrate: t31

5 The diagram below shows the particles in four different substances. ldentify whether
the substances A to D are element(s), compound(s), mixture of elements, mixture of
compounds or mixture of element(s) and compound(s).

B L D

(D
ry ry
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a)-\ U
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C@ 3 Orl

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0
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6 (a) lnformation about solids A, B and C are provided below.

Solid A Solid B
A melt between 2000'C B is white.
to 2002"C. It is formed by burning
magnesium in orygen.

Solid C
C is speckled blue and white.
The blue particles dissolve in water
but the white particles do not.

Classify each of the solids as either an element or a compound or a mixture and

complete the table below by placing a tick (/) in one box in each row.

solid element compound mixture

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(b) Substance D is a compound

(i) Define 'compound'

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(ii) State an example of a substance that is a compound.

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7 State the separation technique required lo separate the following substances

(a) Removing iron and steel from other

materials in a junkyard.

(b) Obtaining salt from salt water.

(c) Separating lhe components in ink t3l

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Section C
Answer any two questions in the spaces provided.

I (a) All solutions and suspensions are mixtures.

(i) State whether each of the following substances is a solution or a suspension
Vinegar

Calamine lotion t1l

(ii) Describe two differences betu,een vinegar and calamine lotion.

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(b) Fig 1.1 below shows a separation technique used to separate seawater

seavr'aler
x

Boiling chips .
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Fig 1.1

(i) State the separation technique

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(ii) Explain the function of apparatus X in.this separation technique.

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(iii) Water flows in and out of apparatus X. lndicate in the given boxes, the direction
of the water flow with arrows ')'. t1l

(iv) State the term used to describe the pure water collected in apparatus Y.

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(c) The figure below shows a simplified form of the Periodic Table. Use the elements
shown to answer the questions.

rI E tt II II
II I
Mq
IIIIIIIIII II II r
I I I
F

I I I IIIIII III II
II II II
(i) State whether Mg and F is a metal or non-metal.

Mg

F: t1l

(ii) Describe two differences between the physical properties.of trlg and F.

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2 (a) Meldonium and morphine are both drugs that are banned for use by athletes.
Fig 2.1 shows a chromatogram for meldonium and morphine and the urine samples
from four athletes.

Solvent front -> a

a a

Starting line

E
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g a) 0) C)
! =s -9 c) 0)
E
c)
o -c -c -c
E E

Fig 2.1

(i) Which athlete(s) had taken meldonium?

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(ii) Whioh drug has a higher solubility in the solvent? Explain your answer.

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(iii) ls morphine a pure substance or a mixture? Explain your answer

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(iv) Explain the need for the starting line to be drawn in pencil.

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(v) Explain the need for the starting line to be drawn above the solvent level.

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(vi) Suggest a reason why the reading for athlete 4 did not appear on the
chromatogram.

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(b) (i) Classify the following substances either as compounds or mixtures.

Air A oy Carbon dioxide Water

Compound

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(ii) State one difference between a compound and a mixture.

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3 (a) Table 3.1 below shows the amount of three solids X, Y and Z wtrich have different
solubilfties in three different liquids, A, B and C.

Table 3.1

mass of solid dissolved (g)

liquid
x z
A 10 0 8
B 7 4
c 0 0 2

(i) Which liquid is solid Z most soluble in?

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(ii) Suggest one way to increase the rate of dissolving of solid Y in liquid B

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(iii) What can you conclude about solids X and Y in liquid C?

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(iv) Solids X and Y are accidentally mixed together. State which liquid could be used
to separate them. Briefly describe how this separation could be carried out.

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(b) A student was trying to heat 100 m/ of water in a beaker over a Bunsen flame.
However, the water took a long time to boil and the bottom of the beaker was turning
black.

(i) State the type of flame the student was using.

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(ii) What should the student do differently to get the coned type of flame that is used
for heating substances?

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(iii) Describe two differences between a luminous and nonluminous flame of a

Bunsen Burner-

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14 't6 20
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= Ns Mg AI Si P n Ar
s!llLI ,Boll
a 27 2g 31 35.5 40
i0 2A 23 25 26 27 28 29 30 3l 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se 8r Kr
g.frr
39 40 ,ts 51 52 56 59 59 64 85 70 75 79 80 0.1
38 40 41 42 43 44 I 45 46 11 4e {9 50 a 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb It,1o Tc RU Rh Pd A9 cd ln Sn Sb To l Xe
i
!6hium
85 89 !1 93 96 101 103 t06 108 112 115 119 122 128 121 r3t
55 56 57 -71 12 73 74 76 t7 78 79 80 8t s2 83 u 86
Cs Ba Hf Ta w Rs Os lr PI Au Hg ?t Pb 8i Po At Rn
gotd rr|Jtdrn
,t
133 137 178 181 18.r 'r86 't
90 192 95 197 201 204 m7 209
88 89 - 103 104 r05 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 11't t16
Fr Ra Rf I
0b Sg Bh Hs MI Ds Rg Cn FI Lv
*^y.*'

lanlhanoids a7 58 59 60 61 62 I 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
La Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy HO Er Tm Yb Lu
gEdohil,m ldiun f!.tiun
140 11t 144 150 152 157 159 'r63 165 167 169 1?0 175
aclinoids 89 90 91 93 s4 g6 97 g8 99 100 t01 102 103
Ac Th ?a U Np Pu Am Cm BK CI Es Fm Md No Lr
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232 231

The volumo o, ofle mole of any ga6 is 24dmr at mom temperatuae add pressure (r.t.p.).
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SERANGOON GARDEN SECONDARY SCHOOL
MID.YEAR EXAMINATION 201 8
SUBJECT: LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE (BIOLOGY)
LEVEL: SECoNDARY 1 ExPRESS
DATE: 1 1 MAY 2018 (FRTDAY)

TIME: 08'l 5 - '1 015 HoURS

DURATIoN 2 HoURS (ToGETHER WITH LSS(CHEMISTRY))

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your name, class register number and class in the spaces provided on the cover
page.
You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs, tables or rough working.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Do not use staples, paper clips, glue or correction fluid.

The use of an approved scientific calculator is expected, where appropriate.

You may lose marks if you do not show your working or if you do not use appropriate units.

Section A ['10 marks]

Answer all questions.
For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you
consider correct and record your choice on the Answer Sheet provided on page 5.

Section B [20 marks]

Answer all questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

Section C [20 marks]

Answer any two questions.
Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question

FOR MARKER'S USE

Namer'Signature of Parenucuardian Date 50

This question paperconsists of 14 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

Setter: Mr Joshua Chen Vetter: Mr Dominique Loh

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Section A

For each question, there are four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider
correct and record your choice on the Answer Sheet proviH on page 5.

{ Which statement about biodiversity is correct?

A Biodiversity is the existence of different animals on earth.

B Biodiversity is the existence of different human race on earth.
C Biodiversity is the existence of different organisms on earth.
D Biodiversity is the existence of different plants on earth.

2 Which method is not how biodiversity keeps the natural environmer slable?

A Prevention of natural disasters occurring

B Resistance to diseases.
C Removal of dead matter.
D Stability of the atmosphere.

3 Which characteristics conesponds to the frog, goldfish and snake?

frog goldfish snake

A gives birth has lungs has moist skin
B has gills is warm-blooded has lungs
c has. scales has fur is coldblooded
D lays eggs has gills has dry skin

4 Study the grven food chain.

grass + grasshopper mouse -----> o|tir{

Which organism is/are a carnivore(s)?

A grasshopper
B grasshopper and mouse
C mouse and owl
D owl

5 - Which statement describes an organism's structural adaptation to its environment?

A Cactus has a thick stem to store water.

B Leopard hunting at dawn and dusk so as to stay unseen by its prey_
C Rabbits living in groups with a well organised social structure for theii safety.
D Whales migrating to the Antarctic to feed during winter.

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5 Which option shows the correct interaction behveen the organisms in the table?

lion and zebra honey bee and flower

A parasitism mutualism
B parasitism predator-prey
c predator-prey mulualism
D predator-prey predator-prey

7 What is the benefit of having division of labour in a multi-cellular organism?

A lt enables better immunity to bacteria.

B lt enables different processes to function efficiently together
C lt reduces the energy requirement.
D lt reduces the waste products produced.

8 Which diagram shows the process of osmosis?

A c
Fpartially
r permeable
o o
o o
o o I
I
o I
8
o 8
B D
l-partially
r permeable
o I
o
o o
o o
8 o 8

9 A qirl leaned close to a flower, took a 6reath and smelled

its scent. How did the scent of the flower reach her?

A Active transport
B Diffusion
C Osmosis
D Wind

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10 The diagram shows a white blood cell.

What is the function of this cell?

A Helps in blood clotting.

B Fights and kills bacteria and viruses.
C Transport nutrients to cells.
D Transport oxygen around the body.

Question No. Student's Answer

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Section B
Answer all questions in the spaces provided

1 The classmcation key shown below is used to study some animals in a research
project.

The animals are

Passenger Parrot Texas red wolf Antler Oregon bison

piqeon
Tilapia Clownfish Palestinian Domed tortoise Cobra
painted frog

1 a ls warm-blooded Goto2
b ls cold-blooded Goto6
2 a Has feathers Goto3
b Has hair or fur Goto4
3 a Has narrow, straioht beak Passenqer pioeon
b Has a hook beak Parrot
4 a Has horns Go to 5
b Has no horns Texas red wolf
a Horns may have many branches Antler
b Horns have no branches Oreoon bison
6 a Breathes with qills GotoT
b Breathes with lungs GotoS
7 a Has pelvic flns Tilapia
b Has orange pectoral fins Clownfish
B a Has scaly skin Gotog
b Has smooth skin Palestinian painted frog
9 a Has front and hind leqs Domed tortoise
b Has no leqs Cobra

Complete the table below by classifying the ten animals in the above key, according
to the type of animal group they belong to.

amphibian bird fish mammal reptile

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2 Study the given food chain to answer the following questions.

plant ) mouse ) snake ) eagle

(a) Define the term 'food chain'.

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(b) The food chain can also be represented in the form of the following pyramid of
energy.

Using the four organisms from the given food chain, place them suitably into
positions P to S, in the pyramid of energy.

P a
R S l2l

(c) By making reference to the food chain, where does the producer obtain its
energy from?
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(d) ln a food chain, 90% of energy is lost each tame when energy is transferred
from one trophic level to the next.

Fill in the boxes provided to indicate the energy unit rn each irophic level.

plant mouse ------) snake eagle

Energy
Unit 100 -+ tl l

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3 Fig 3.1 shows a cell.

Fig 3.1

(a) Label parts A, B, C and D.

(i) A-

(iii) c -

(iv) D
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(b) State the function of parts A, B and C.

(i) A-
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(ii) B -

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(iii) c
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4 Fig 4.1 shows a section through a plant stem.

Fig 4.1

(a) ldentify parts 1 and 2 and state their functions.

1:Name- t1l

Function - t1l

2: Name - t11

Fu n ction
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(b) The stem was placed in a beaker containing blue coloured dye solution for a few
hours. State the process in which the blue coloured dye moved up the stem.

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Section C
Answer any two questions in the spaces provided.

1 (a) Bacteria are microorganisms that benefit us as well as cause harm to us.

(i) How are bacteria beneficial to human beings?

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(ii) How are bacteria harmful to human beings?

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(b[ Fig 1.1a and 1.1b show two animals that have become extinct due to reasons
such as hunting or natural disasters. Both these animals are vertebrates and they
lay eggs.

Dodo Triceratops

Fiq 1.1a Fig 1.1b

From the list below. state the calegory of vertebrates that each animal belongs
to and explain your choice.

Fish Mammal Bird Reptile Amphibian

Dodo:

Triceratops:

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{c) Fig 1.2 shows a grassland habitat.

bank volo calerDillar

yeenilY
& woodlous6
,a-
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acorn oak leal leal laltcr

&
Fig 1.2

(i) What do the arrows in the food web indicate?

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(ii) By making reference to the food web, state a food chain with 4 food links.
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(iii) State and explain the immediate effects on the other organisms due to the
shrews extinclion

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2 (al Fig 2.1 shows some red blood cells.

Fig 2.1

(i) State the function of red blood cells.

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(ii) Describe and explain how the structure of red blood cells is adapted to its
function.

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(b) Fig 2.2'shows cell Y.

Fig 2.2

(i) ldentify cell Y

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(ii) State the function of cell Y.

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(iii) Describe how the structure of cell Y is adapted to its function.

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(c) Describe three differences between a plant cell and an animal cell

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3 (a) Arteries and veins are part of the human circulatory system.

(i) State the function of arteries.

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(ii) State the function of veins.

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(b) Fig 3.1 shows a plant cell that has been placed in pure water.

Fig 3.1

(i) State the process that has taken place.

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(ii) Explain why the plant cell is turgid.

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(iii) Would the plant cell burst? Explain your answer

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(iv) Suggest what would happen if an animal cell is placed in pure water instead.

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{c) Fig 3.2 shows a Visking tubing filled with rater and placed in a beaker of sugar
solution.

water

sugar solution

Fig 3.2

Predict if the water level in the Visking tubing would rise or fall. Explain your
answer.

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SGS/20 1 8/lvlYE/1 E/LSS(Chemistry)

Serangoon Garden Secondary School
1E Lower Sec Science (Chemistry)
MYE 2018
Mark Scheme

Section A- 10 marks

1 A b c
2 D 7 B
3 A I B
4 c I D
5 A 10 B

Section B-20 marks

Qn Answer Mark Total

No allocated marks
I Do not place flammable substances near the Bunsen burner
. Use a test tube holder to hold the test tube at an ang 2
. Point the test tube away from anyone during heating
. Wear safety googles during heating
. Tie up long hair
(Any 2)
(Do not accept wear eye protection, wea rS tng too 2
close to the Bunsen burner)
2 Wrong action: Smelling the vapburs directlv fr6m the t$t3u6e r: "
1

.- . fJ :#' .-.:'i::
What should be done instead, Waft,the.vapour to her r$$ ins6ad ,oli:' I
smelling the vapoUr directly /.usqyour hands to wave fiJvapggi td'the
nose -'
.:
3
aza exam e
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(i) Acid
{:{r
ecl
\ 3

1"1

(ii) Explosive Flash powder 2

('1 mark for
I
euery 2
correct
( iii) Toxic Mercury / answer)
Chloroform or

b)
S.
Wash the skin with plentv of water
other suitable
substance
1
3

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4 Drawing:
Filter funnel (must draw and label)
1m
Filter paper (must draw and label)
Labelling
1m

Conical flask

Residue: lron powder; Filtrate: Salt water. 2

'1m
5 A Elements
B: Mixture of compounds
C: Compounds
D: Mixture of elements and compounds

6 (a)
solid element compound mixture
5

14
C
(bi) A iS ents/atoms 1

are I
3
(bii) chl o n n names of com und

7 (a) netism and ma 1

(b) rilbt e\Rf,&5te) 1

(c) Pa acc chrom h , chromat ram 1

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SectionC-20marks

Qn Answer Mark Total

No allocated marks
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(ai) Vinegar Solution
1

Calamine lotion Suspension

(aii) Vinegar is homogenous but calamine lotion is non-homogen

Vinegar has no residue after filtration but calamine lotio due

after filtration

Mnegar allows light to pass 2

allow light to pass through / ts
cloudy (do not accept not clear)

ln vinegar solute and

but in calamine
.S#nt does not sqparate
solvent
eft
en
,c
stand.

(Anlr2) - Allow eiror. carrv fori,,rard

(bi) . lation . ' 1

(bii)
^(Q@}\!,*rtaY'
Cools and condenses the hot vapour to liquid. 1 10
(biii) ia
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seawater, _ "d.s
r c.\o x 1

BoilirE chips \

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(biv) D,stillate l1
(ci) Mg: lr,4etal, F: Non-metal 1

(cii) Magnesium has high density but fluorine has low density
Magnesium is a good conductor of heat but fluorine is a poor
conductor of heat
lvlagnesum is a good conductor of electricty but fluorine is a
poor conductor of electricity. 2
I\/agnesium has high melting/boiling point but fluorine has low
melting/boiling point
Magnesium is malleable but fluorine is brittle
2

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2 (ai) Athlete 1 and 3 1

(aii) Morphine is more soluble in the solvent 1

The spot for morphine further from the starting line 1

(aiii) Pure substance. There is only 'l spot on the chromatogram for I
morphine.
(aiv) lf the starting line is drawn in ink, the ink might dissolve in the solvent
and affect the results of the experiment OR 1

Pencil lead is an element and cannot be se ated solvent.

(av) To prevent the sample from dissolving into the solvent. 1
10
(avi) The substances in Athlete 4 urine is not soluble in the solvent. 1

(bi) Compound: Carbon dioxide and water 2

fi/ixture: Air and al
(bii) A compound has fixed melting and boiling point but a mixture
has variable melting and boiling point.
A compound can be separated by chemical methods but a
mixture can be separated only by physical method
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A compound has fixed composition by mass b re
has variable composition by mass.
A chemical reaction takes place when a IS
but no chemical rea ct o n ta k ES pl a
formed
An 1

1 (ai) Liquid A )' 1

(aii) Stir the

lnc te m rat U 1

SE
"gdt area
Iq
(aiii) nd olu n U dc. 1

,.,/.i
(aiv) L U '.::l
1

Ad and Y to d ss o lv e x 1

Filte to aS th e fittrat a n d Y S h e resr d ue. 1

(bi) Lumi me 1
10
(bii) He should e air-hole. 1

(biv) Lu nous flame produces a lot of soot but a non-luminous

flame does not produce soot.
Luminous flame is unsteady but a non-luminous flame is
steady.
Luminous flaine is less hot compared to a non{uminous 2
flame
Luminous flame is formed when the air-hole is closed but a
non-luminouf flame is formed when the air-hole as closed.
Luminous flame is orange in colour but non-luminous flame is I

blue in colour.
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Serangoon Garden Secondary School
1E Lower Sec Science (Biology)
MYE 2018
Mark Scheme

Section A - 10 marks

1 c 6 C
2 A 7 B
3 D 8 D
4 C I B
A 10 B

Section B -20 marks

Qn Answer Mark Total
No allocated marks
1 am hibian bird fish mammal re le
Palestinian Passenger Clownfish Texas red d
painted frog pigeon wolf tort SE
Tilapia
Parrot Antl A
(Every 2 5
correct
answers -
1m)

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2 (a) A food chain is nergy(,;f inl 1

the form of food

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J (a) A: cell mhfo6r6ne .5$\*
B: cytopla!m-16$" 2
C: nucleus P'
D: vacuole (do not accept ribosomes)
(b) A: Controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell / Allow | 1

certain substances to enter and leave the cell. | 1

5
B: Site where most chemical reactions take place I 1

C: Controls all activities in the cell / contains genetic infomation/

materials (Do not accept brain of the cell / control movement of cell)
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4 (a) 1: Xylem 1

Function: Transport water and mineral salts from the- roots to the stem 1
5
and leaves

2: Phloem 1

Function: Transport sugars/food/glucose made in leaves to all parts of 1

the plant
(b) Diffusion 1

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SectionC-20marks
Qn Answer Mark Total
No all6cated marks
1 (ai) Bacteria help in
. food production (e.9. yoghurt)
. digestion 2
. lvaste management
. makemedicine/vaccines
(Any 2)
(Do not accept fight disease, kill bad bacteria, virus, decompose
dead body, boosting immune system)
(aii) Bacteria causes diseases, sickness, acne, bad breath. (Any 1) 1

(Do not accept the word virus)

(b) Dodo: Bird.

Reason: lt has feathers. 1

(Reason)
Triceratops: Reptile
Reason: lt has dry, scaly skin

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1

(
(Reason)
10
(ci) The transfer of energy from one 1

(Do not accept movemenUtranspo ;'"lill"s*gu

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(cii) leaf litter) woodlouse sh ) owl,
)
oak leaf caterpillar
acorn) bankvole ) )3\
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1

acorn) wood;Rouse weas€{ -/ -./1

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any 2) will 1

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au on oak nd leaf litter (any 2) to
c e
(A shgw 2:te act)
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2 (a i) Transffi-oxygg\'tldm the lungs to all parts of the body. 1

(Do not aCgb&tarbon dioxide, nutrients and waste substances)

,r,,1 . Co}{ains haemoglobin to transport oxygen more
effectively.
. Biconcave shape to increase surface area for faster 2
diffusion of oxygen/ transport oxygen faster.
. No nucleus to contain more haemoglobin
(1 mark for structure and 1 mark for function)
(Any 1)
(bi) Root hair cell 1

(bii) Absorb water and mineral salts from the soil into the plant 10
1

(biii) It has a long and narrow extension / elongated structure 1

to increase surface area to absorb water and mineral salts faster. 1

(c) An animal cell does not contain chloroplast but a plant cell
contains chloroplast
An animal cell does not contain a cell wall but a plant cell
contains a cell wall
An animal cell has numerous small vacuoles but a plant cell 3
has a large centralised vacuole.

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 . An animal cell does not have a regular shape but a plant cell
has a regular shape
. ln an animal cell, the cytoplasm fills in whole cell but in a
plant cell, the cytoplasm is reduced to a thin lining.
(Any 3)

3 (ai) Arteries transport blood from the heart to the rest of the body 1

(aii) Veins transport blood to the heart from the rest of the body 1

(bi) Osmosis 1

(bii) Higher water potential / water concentration in the pure water as 1

compared to the plant cell.

Water molecule would enter the plant cell by osmosis. 1

Thus, the dant cell increase in size and become turgid.

(biii) No. Plant cell has a cell wall to prevent the plant cell from bursting 1
10
(biv) The animal cell will burst. 1

(c) The water level will fall. I

There is higher water potential/concentration in ng 1

tubing as compared to the sugar solution.

Water molecules would leave the visking tubing 1

Thus, the water level will drop.

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