NAME : FORM:

SEKOLAH MENENGAH KEBANGSAAN

KING EDWARD VII, TAIPING
ASSESSMENT 2/2009
FORM 1
SCIENCE
TIME: 1 HOUR
Answer all the questions.
PART 1 20 QUESTIONS (40 MARKS)
1

Which one of the following explains the importance of water?

A
B
C
D

Which one of the following does not explain the importance of air?
A
B
C
D

Iron can be broken down into two or more substances

Sulphur has shiny surface
Mercury - freezes at 390C
Copper - melts at 1000C

Among the following properties of compounds which is matched correctly?

A
B
C
D

For combustion
For respiration
For photosynthesis
To generate electricity

Among the following properties of elements, which is matched correctly?

A
B
C
D

to carry nutrients to all cells in the body

to produce energy during respiration
as a habitat for earthworm
to provide us with heat

Sugar can be separated by filtration

Water chemically combined from hydrogen and oxygen atoms
Rubber physically combined from carbon and oxygen
Naphtalene cannot be broken down into two or more substances

Among the following properties of mixtures, which are matched correctly?

I
II
III
IV

Dessert consists of two or more substances which are physically

combined
Water and oil can be separated by using separating funnel
Petroleum can be separated by distillation
Alloy can be separated by electrolysis
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A
B
C
D

I. II. III. IV
I. II. III
I, II, IV
I, III, IV

One spatula of iron filling and one spatula of sulphur powder are mixed together to
form a mixture as shown in the diagram above.
Choose the correct statement to describe the result.
A
B
C
D

No new substance is formed

The mixture turned black
Heat is absorbed
Heat is released

Which of the following statements is incorrect to describe the final result of the
experiment?
A
B
C
D

A black coloured substance is formed

Iron filling and sulphur powder are chemically combined
No new substance is formed
The original properties are completely changed

Choose a mixture that can be separated by using the above method.

A
B
C
D

Copper sulphide solution

Sugar and water
Salt and water
Flour and water

A copper plate can light up the bulb when it is connected to the circuit, suggest
another substances that can do the same function
I aluminium
II silver
III iron
IV graphite
A
B
C
D
1
0

I, II, III, IV
I, II, III
II, III, IV
1, III

Is light, does not rust and a good conductor of heat

Use as framework of planes, drink can, kettle and pans
The above statements are suitable for
A
mercury
B
sulphur
C
aluminium
D
silver

11 Which of the following is/are properties of mercury

I
II
III
IV

High melting point

High boiling point
Good conductor of heat
Fragile

A
B
C
D

I
I, II
I, II, III
I, II, III, IV

1
2

Hard, has high melting point, transparent and shiny

To make jewellery and to cut glass
The above characteristics are true for
A
B
C
D

1
3

Air is a .
A
B
C
D

1
4

Copper
Carbon
Pewter
Gold

compound
element
gas
mixture

This gas makes up about 78% of the air. It is very useful for plants to grow well.
The gas is .
A
B
C
D

oxygen
nitrogen
carbon dioxide
inert gases

1
5

What do you see on the external surface of the boiling tube after a few minutes?
A
B
C
D

The colourless drops of liquid that change the colour of anhydrous cobalt
chloride paper from blue to pink
The colourless drops of liquid that change the colour of anhydrous cobalt
chloride paper from pink to blue
The colourless drops of liquid that change the colour of litmus paper from
blue to red
The colourless drops of liquid that change the colour of litmus paper from
red to blue

Questions 16 to 18 are based on the diagram below.

1
6

Why doesnt water enter the gas jar at the beginning of the activity?
A
B
C
D
1
7

Name the gas needed for the candle to burn

A
B
C
D

1
8

Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Inert gases
Nitrogen

The confirmation test for oxygen is .

A
B
C
D

2
0

Hydrogen
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Nitrogen

Name the gas released after the candle extinguished

A
B
C
D

1
9

Air has mass

Air occupies space
Air has density
Air is lighter than water

turns lime water milky

turns bicarbonate indicator from red to yellow
very soluble in water
ignites a glowing wooden splinter

When cooking is being done in the kitchen, the window need to be opened to allow
fresh air containing .to come in to help combustion.
A
B
C
D

Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
Inert gases
Nitrogen

Subjective Questions
PART 2 60 MARKS

1.

The apparatus shown in the figure above was set up and used in a science activity.
Petri dish A is exposed to the air near a window, while Petri dish B is covered with a
piece of glass. Observation is recorded after 20 minutes.
a. What is the aim of this experiment?
____________________________________________________________ ( 2 marks)
b. State the variables
i. Manipulated : _______________________________________________
ii. Constant: __________________________________________________
iii Responding : _______________________________________________
( 3 marks)
c. Conclusion : The dust content in A is __________________than B.
( 1 mark)

2. Choose a suitable word from the list given below to fill in the spaces based on the
statements.
Mixture

element

compound

molecule

atom

a. Smallest particle in element. (..)

b. Substance consisting of only one type of atom. (..)
c. Combination of a group of atoms. (.)
d. Substance consisting of two or more elements chemically combined together.
()
e. Substance consisting of two or more elements physically combined together
(..)
( 5 marks)

3.

The apparatus above can be used to separate a mixture of oil and water.
a. Name the apparatus (________________________)
b. Give two properties of oil that enable it to be separated from water.
i.

_____________________________________________________

ii. _____________________________________________________
c. Mixture can be separated physically. Suggest another two physical methods
that can be used.
i. __________________________________
ii. __________________________________
( 5 marks)
4. The diagram shows the components of gases in air.
i. Name gases P, Q, R and S.
P : ______________________
Q : ______________________
R : ______________________
S : ______________________
ii. State the confirmation test for oxygen gas.
Ignites a __________________________
iii. State the confirmation test for carbon dioxide gas.
Turns ________________________cloudy.
iv. Write down the percentage of each gas in the box below
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Name of gas
P
Q
R
S

Percentage

( 10 marks)
5.

The above diagram shows three boiling tubes A, B and C which are left for two
hours.

i. What is the aim of this experiment?

_______________________________________________________ ( 2 marks)
ii. State the variable that is
a. constant : ____________________________________________
b. manipulated: _________________________________________
c. responding: __________________________________________
( 3 marks)
iii. What is the function of apparatus C? ________________________ ( 1 mark)
iv. What will happen to the indicator in A? ______________________ ( 1 mark)
v. Give your reason for the observation in (iv).
_______________________________________________________ ( 1 mark)

vi. What is the function of cotton soaked with sodium hydroxide solution?
________________________________________________________ ( 1 mark)

vii. What conclusion can be made?

_______________________________________________________ ( 2 marks)
viii. Predict the observation if the cockroach is replaced by boiled green beans.
______________________________________________________________
( 1 mark)
6.

P : _______________________________________________________
Q : _______________________________________________________
R : _______________________________________________________
S : _______________________________________________________
( 4 marks)

(b) Classify substances P, Q, R and S in the figure above into two groups based
on their common characteristic. Write the letters of the substances belonging to
each group.

( 4 marks)
( c) State the process to separate the molecules in P. (_____________________)
( 1 mark)
(d) Table salt can be obtained from sea water by ________________excess water
from the sea water.
( 1 mark)

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( 12 marks)
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