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LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE
SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS
ANSWERS for Exam Practice Questions: Chemical Changes
Section A: MCQs
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7
13
19

C
A
B
C

2
8
14
20

D
D
B
B

3
9
15
21

D
A
D
C

4
10
16
22

C
C
D
A

5
11
17
23

B
C
A
C

6
12
18
24

A
D
D
A

Section B
Qn
25a)
25b)
26a)
26b)
26c)
4a) i)
ii)
iii)
iv)

28 a)
b)
c)
d)
e)

29 c) i)

Answer
Electrolysis
Gas A: Hydrogen, Gas B: Oxygen
Hydrogen
Sulfuric acid
Sulfuric acid + iron iron sulfate + hydrogen gas
Calcium carbonate
Hydrochloric acid
Carbon dioxide
Produces H+ ions in aqueous solution
Has a sour taste
Turns blue litmus paper red
pH below 7
can conduct electricity in aqueous solution
There is insufficient oxygen for the mouse to respire [1]
because combustion takes up oxygen.[1]
The oxygen taken up by the candle and the mouse is
replenished by the plant [1] during photosynthesis [1].
Fuel (carbon) + oxygen carbon dioxide + water vapour (+
heat)
It is considered a chemical change because a new substance
in formed and the process is irreversible.
Heat is given out during combustion but not thermal
decomposition.
Combustion requires oxygen. Thermal decomposition
does not.
Thermal decomposition involves one reactant whereas
combustion involves two reactants.
Sodium hydroxide or any strong alkali
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Marks
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1,1
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1
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ii)
iii)
30(a)

Hydrochloric acid or any strong acid

B [1]. Green is when neutralization takes place.[1]
pH 4

1
2
1

30(b)(i)

9 cm3

30(b)(ii)

The universal indicator changed colour from orange to green.

30(c)

30(d)

Produces OH- ions in aqueous solution

Has a bitter taste
Has a soapy feel
Turns turns red litmus paper blue
pH above 7
Can conduct electricity in aqueous solution
The waters in the ocean will end up highly alkaline.

30(e)(i)

Nitric acid

30(e)(ii)

Nitric acid + Magnesium carbonate Magnesium nitrate +

carbon dioxide + water
Drawing:

30(e)(iii
)

Any one, 1m

1 m correct
drawing
1m for correct
lables
1m for correct
observation

Acid X
Limewater
Magnesium
carbonate

31(c)(i)
31(c)(ii)
31(c)(iii
)

Observation: A white precipitate will be observed in the

limewater.
pH range: 3-6
Adding sugar will not change the pH
Yes, the results support her hypothesis.
The pigment in strawberry is able to indicate if a solution is
acidic, alkaline or neutral.
End of answer key

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