BP-145 a COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL a ji END-YEAR EXAMINATION 2017 Oe SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS SCIENCE Name: ¢ ) Class: SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS Tuesday 3 Oct 2017 Booklet 4 Booklets 1, 2and 3 1030h - 4230 2hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST ‘Write your name, index number and class on the question paper and any separate answer sheets used. Write in dark blue or black pen. Section A (30 marks) ‘Answer all questions. There are thirty questions in this section. For each question there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the one you consider ‘correct and shade your choice in the OTAS provided. Each correct answer wil score one mark, ‘A mark wil not be deducted for a wrong answer. Any rough working should be done in this booklet. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Calculators may be used. Take the gravitational field strength g on Earth to be 10 Nkg". A Periodic table is found on page 13 of this booklet. Al the erid of the examination, ensure that you have submitted all your work. For Examiners use Section A Marks 130 “This booklet consists of 13 printed pages including the cover page. "Turn over2 ‘The diagram below shows the electronic struciure of Substance M. What is the mass number of Substance M? A 10 B 13 c ar D 3 P. Qand R have x, (x+1) and (x#2) protons respect ‘Which of the following is true about @ and R? ively. P is from Group 0. a A Group T t B Period 4 c Period 3 D Group | ‘Which of the following consists of only substances with high ‘melting points? A 02, Hz, Cu B Mg, Si, Ne C 120, Ne, Mg D Cu, Mg, Pb 2017 CWSS 2E EOY Se4 The graph below shows a gas being cooled down. ‘Temperature /*C iP 260 { 210 Te R =r ta s ay Which of the following is incorrect? A. The substance is not water. B ALR, the substance is in solid state. © The boiling point of the substance is above 120 °C. D From Q1to R, the space between the particles reduces. 5 Green copper (I!) carbonate is heated to form a gas and a black solid. Which of the following processes has taken place? A Combustion B Electrolysis © Oxidation D_ Thermal Decomposition & Aste! bar tums reddish brown overtime. Alan described the observation as a result of rusting. Which of the following is correct? It is a physical change. The iron in steet corrodes. ‘The reaction is reversible as rust can be removed. Itis a reaction between steel and oxygen in the absence of water. com> 2017 CWSS 26 E BP-147BP-148 4 7 The diagram below shows an experimental set up for a chemical reaction, Graphite is made of carbon. zrophite Which ofthe folowing is most ikely the word equation for te above reaction? Water + hydrogen > oxygen Water + graphite > carbon dioxide Water > hydrogen and oxygen Water > graphite + oxygen + hydrogen comp 8 Which of the following Is incorrect about an alkali? A. Itis soapy. B tis more than pH 7 © Itcan be found in detergents, D Ittums moist blue litmus paper red, 8 In some counties, plastics are disposed after use and burt Waste gases such as exides of nitrogen and carbon monoxide are released. Which of the following is ‘tue about the impact of burning plastics on the environment? Pollutants are produced Energy is released for other uses, This helps to recycle the raw materials for other uses, This helps to break down the plastics into useful products. com> 2017 CWSS 2E EOY Se10 The diagram below shows a metal bail sitting on a metal ring. The metal ball cannot go through the metal ring. metal metal ball ring Which of the following should be done for the metal ball to go through the metal ring? ‘A Heat the metal ball only B Heat the metal ring only Heat both the metal ring and ball D__ Place both the metal ring and ball in cold water 14 The diagram below shows a red hot rivet that is hammered fiat to keep steel plates together. ps ‘Which of the following processes aids the use of rivets in keeping steel plates together? A Conduction & Contraction © Convection D Radiation 12. Which of the following substances has the greatest change in density when its temperature increases by 5 °C? A SQ cm? of air B 50.cmPof brass € 50 cm®of water D 50cm of wood 2017 CWSS 2EE BP-149BP-150 15 A'student measured the temperature of water in a cup using a thermometer in the laboratory. Which of the following is a temperature reading that would be recorded in his data table? A 365K B 36.05.K Cc 365°C D 36.05°C 14 Which of the following statements about conduction is comect? ' Conduction involvés the transfer of heat through a medium without any ‘movement of the medium. 1 Conduction cannot occur in fluids. Conduction is the transfer of heat from one place to another in the form Of infra-red radiation. A tonly B land only C Mand tt only D tand itl only 15 The Earth receives a large amount of energy from the Sun daily. Which of the qT Bilowing process isiare responsible for the transfer of energy ftom the Senne the Earth? A Conduction oniy 8 Conduction arid convection only © Radiation only D Radiation and convection only 18 What ofthe following is defined by the work done when one unit charge passes between two points in a circuit? A Current B Resistance © Potential difference D Power 2017 CWSS 2B OY SeBP-151 7 17 The circuit below shows three light bulbs in a circuit controlled by 4 switches. Which of the following pair of switches should be closed so that only one of the three light bulbs would light up? A SyandS2 Stand $3 Stand Se Szand Ss zoo 18 Two resistors are connected in the circuit as shown below. As, Az and As represent the ammeter readings at their respective positions. Which of the following correctly describes the relationship between As, Az and As? A MB Aa+ Aa Bo A= Ait As Co AS= Art Az DD At=AD= As 2017 CWSS 2E Et49 The circuit below has two identical resistors with a total resistance of 2.000. 6.00V I/II Given that V = RI, what is the current flowing through the resistor? A 1504 3.00 A 6.004 120A oon 20 Which of the following is most likely an application of the lighting effect of electric current? A’ Electroplating metal jewellery with silver B Heating water using an electric kettle C High resistance wire in an electric bul D Lifting iron and ste! objects using cranes 24 For a washing machine, where should the earth wire be connected to? A’ The internal metal drum of the washing machine, & The glass window on the door © The plastic handle on the door D ‘The rubber feet at the bottom 2017 CWSS 2E BOY Se BP-152BP-153 22 Which of the following diagrams represents a converging beam of light rays? A B c D —_—_ oT 23 The figure below shows a triangular object in front of a mirror. IN mirror ‘Which of the following diagrams represents the image of the object in the mirror? 24 Which of the following correctly describes how we are able to see a red apple in white light? A. Red light is reflected from the apple into our eyes. B Blue light is reflected from the apple into our eyes. White light is reflected from the apple into our eyes. D__ All colours of light except red light is reflected from the apple into our eves. 2017 CWSS 28 ECBP-154 10 25 The diagram below Ce surface. ‘Which of the following diagrams represents the reflection of the light rays off the rough surface? B c | SAL 2017 CWSS 2E EOY SeBP-155 " 26 The figure below shows how a light ray travels from medium X to medium Y. Which of the following correctly explains why light bends away from the normal When it travels from medium X to medium ¥? A Light slows.down as it travels from the optically denser X to the less dense Y. B Light speeds up as it travels from the optically denser X to the less dense Y. G Light slows down as it travels from the less optically dense X to the denser Y. D Light speeds up as it travels from the less optically dense X to the denser Y. 27 An experiment is set up as shown below. The electronic bell is switched on and a loud ring is heard. f= To power supply r\ Bell ja bo Air To vacuum pump ‘Whicl of the following explains what happens to the sound as the vacuurn pump is switched on? A The sound becomes louder as air particles block the transmission of sound waves. The sound becomes softer because sound requires 2 medium to travel © The sound is not affected because sound does not require a medium to travel. D The sound is not affected because the vacuum pump cannot stop the bell from ringing. 2017 CWSS 26 EC12 28 Which of the following parts of the ear vibrates hearing sound? 1 Auditory nerves 1 Cochiea ML Eardrum A tonly B tand it only © Tand it only D tand it only 28 Which of the following is a frequency of a sound that cannot be heart by a healthy Person? A 2Hz B 20Hz © 2000 Hz D 20000 Hz 30. As a singer is performing towards the end of her song, her voice increases in pitch, Which of the following has to happen when the pitch of her sound inerececey A decrease in the amplitude of vibrations An increase in the amplitude of vibrations A decrease in the frequency of the vibrations * An increase in the frequency of the vibrations oom 2017 CWSS 2E EOY Sci BP-1565082 CHEMISTRY GCE ORDINARY LEVEL SYLLABUS (2038) The Periodic Table of Elements a TC Grows cor ‘The volume of one mole of any gas is 24dn” at room temperature and pressure (46) BP-157 KiasuExamPaper.comBP-159 Chemistry COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL END-YEAR EXAMINATION 2017 SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS SCIENCE i ) Class: SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS Tuesday 3 Oct 2017 Booklet 2 Booklets 4, 2 and 3 41030h — 4230h 2hours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on the question paper and any separate answer sheets Used. Write in dark blue or black pen. Section B (12 marks) and Section G (9 marks) Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper. Drawings should be done in pencil. The number of marks is given in brackets {] at the end of each question or part question. Candidates are reminded that all quantitative answers should include appropriate units, Candidates are advised to show all their working in a clear and orderly manner. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES Calculators may be used. A periodic table is found on page 13 of Booklet 1. At the end of the examination, ensure that you have submitied all your work. * For Examiner's use Section B c Marks Total for booklet 2 This booklet consists of 6 printed paaes Includina the cavar nana mover‘Section B: Structured Question (12 marks) 1 Source: hit ration. lbrany/safoty-and- secur tihhireshime,-nagaseki. te lestin.2sox (2) Isotopes are atoms of the same element wth same number of protons but a I {itferent number of neutrons. Using the periodic table, complete tne bias in the table below. Isotope Nomber of ‘Number of Number of —] protons neutrons electrons =U Bay (©) Uranium can aiss ‘éact with other elements to form compounds such as (1 - hexafluoride, UF, which was mentioned in the source skove, Other Gzamples of uranium compounds are uranium (V) oxide, UsOs and Uranium (IV) chlorate, U(CIO3). Complete the table below, ‘Compound Number of pes Number of atoms of ators UF U05 UCIOy. £6) ranium atom and fluorine atom reacts to form UF. Fluorine can also form a diatomic molecule by itself. Describe the difference between atom and a molecule. 1 ee _,_ 2017 CWSS 28 EOY Se BP-1602 Using Particulete Nature of Matter, explain the following: {a) Densities of gases are lower than liquids. {b) Solids cannot be compressed but gases can be compressed {c) Solids have fixed shape but liquids do not have fixed shape. 2017 CWSS 2E E BP-161 2 aSection C: Free Response Question (8 marks) 3 {@) The diagram below shows the carbon o and production of carbon dioxide in different processes and sources Picture from: hitps:l¢0, vear.eduhids/areenveyeles6 him Write the word equations forthe following: ()) combustion of methane (methane is 6 fue! ‘which combusts in air similarly like how carbon combusts in ait) (ii) respiration (ii) photosynthesis —_—.-_— () Combustion, respiration and photosynthesis are examples of chemical reactions, () Explain what a chemical reaction means, 2017 CWSS 2E EOY Sei yele. The arrows show the direction of release a i} BP-162BP-163 5 (i) Acids react with several substances through mixing. Complete the word equations below. If there is no reaction, write no reaction in the blank. ro Magnesium + dilute nitric acid > + + dilute hydrochloric -> calcium + carbon + acid chloride dioxide Dilute sulfuric acid + > sodium sulfate + water (ii) Describe the observation when an alkalis added (gradually drop by drop til [4] excess) into a mixture of universal indicator and acid solution. 2017 CWSS 2E ECPhysics @ eS COMMONWEALTH SECONDARY SCHOOL i je END-YEAR EXAMINATION 2017 ee SECONDARY 2 EXPRESS SCIENCE Name: { ) Class: SECONDARY TWO EXPRESS Tuesday 3 0ct 2017 Booklet 3 Booklets 4, 2&3 1030h ~1230h Zhours READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST Write your name, index number and class on the question paper and any separate answer sheets used. Write in dark blue or black pen. ‘Section B (26 marks) and Section C (21 marks) ‘Bnswer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper. Drawings should be done in pencil. The number of marks is given in brackets [] atthe ond of each question or part question. Candidates are reminded that all Candidates are advised to show. marks are awarded for sound ust quantitative answers shouid include appropriate units, all thelr working in a clear and orderly manner, as more #6 of physics than for correct answers. INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES alators may be used. Take ‘he gravitational field strength g on Earth to be 10 Nkg" At {he end of the examination, ensure that you have submitted all your work For Examiner's use, Section B c Marks Total for - booklet 3 Parent's Signature: This booklet consists of 8 printed pages indluding the cover Page. [Tum over BP-164BP-165 2 n B: Structured Question (28 marks! 4 (a) The figure below shows a student looking into a smooth metal surface from position R. He sees the reflection of a straight wire PQ in the surface. (i) Locate the image of the wire in the surface as seen by the [2] student and mark it with a line P’Q’ (On the diagram, draw rays to show how light from point P of the [3] wire enters the students eyes. (b) The figure below shows an archer fish under the surface of water in a lake as it is looking at a fly above water. air water () Given that water is denser than air, draw on the diagram, the [3] path of the light ray from the insect to the archer fish's eyes. Label the angle of incidence and the angle of refra 2017 CWSS 2E E3 (@) Indicate on the diagram in (b), with an x, the position where the fo] archer fish will observe the fly to be at. Show your working clearty. 2 Ultrasound parking sensors are usually installed in cars and use Scholocation to detect obstacles when the car is in revene gear. The diagram below shows a sensor on the back of a car, Sensor The parking sensors give out ultrasound waves and when the ultrasound waves hit an object, the waves bounce back to the car. (@) The time between emitting the ultrasound wave and receiving it back [2] at the car is 0.00400 s, Given the speed of ultrasound waves in air is 330 mis, calculate the distance between the wall and the back of the car. (©) Suggest a reason why ultrasound frequencies are used instead of [1] frequencies within the human hearing range. a —_ (¢) Other than use in echolocation and sonar, state another use of sound. [1] a 2017 CWSS 26 EOY Sei BP-166BP-167 4 2 (d)_ When parking outdoors in heavy rain, a layer of water can accumulate ‘on the sensor and record an apparent distance different from the actual distance. (1) Describe the difference between the speed of sound travelling [1] in air and in water. (i) Explain how the difference in (d)(i) will change the apparent [2] distance récorded compared to the actual distance. 3 An air-tight conical flask with a glass tube with a drop of ink was placed in @ bowl of crushed ice. The drop of ink was allowed to settle until it remains stationary in the glass tube, Drop of ink in glass tube Rubber stopper ‘Crushed ice (a) The setup was then removed from the crushed ice and left to stand at room temperature. {9 Describe the movement of the drop of ink in the glass tube. m1 (i) Explain your answer to (a){i). el {b) The experiment is repeated but this time the conical flask was haif-filled [2] with sand instead. Predict what happens to the movement of the ink and explain. 2017 CWSS 2E ECBP-168 5 4 Alice sets up a circuit as shown in Figure 6.1 below. Figure 6.1 Before Alice can complete the circuit, Ben tells her that the bulb would not light up and that there is a potential hazard in the setup, () @ Explain why the bulb does not light up even though all the [4] f electrical components are working cane Te (i) State the potential hazard in the setup 1 ee a (iil) Draw the correct circuit diagram so that Alice can switch on the in bulb safely. (©) Alice wants to introduce another electrical component into the circuit so that she 's able to contro! the brightness of the bulb, (Name this electrical component that she needs. oy —_—_ (i) Indicate with an arrow on Figure 6.4 which part ofthe circuit she fa] ‘can place the electrical component named in (bY). (lil) Explain your answer to (b)(i), a —_ _,__ 2017 CWSS 2E EOY SeBP-169 Section C: Free Response Question (21 marks) 5 The table below shows the data obtained from SP Services on the power rating of a typical standing fan and air conditioner respectively. i Standing fan ‘Ai-conditioner & oe | Power rating 7o0W 1.00 KW (a) Explain what is meant by a power rating of 75.0 W forthe standing [1] fan. {b) The above two electrical appliances are switched on at night for 8.00 hours each. () Calculate the respective energy consumption (in kWh) of [2] operating the standing fan and air conditioner for 8.00 hours. (ii) Given that the electricity tariff is 20.72 cents per kWh, calculate [1] ‘the cost of operating the air conditioner for 8.00 hours. (iil) Which of the above electrical appliances would result in a larger [2] impact in global warming? Explain. 2017 CWSS 2E EC7 5 (@) A safety fuse can be found in the plug of the electical fan, fa Explain how it protects the user from electrical hazards, a —_ ee (2) Due to the electrical demands of the air conditioner, the fuse is not [2] found in the electrical plug, instead, circuit breakers’ can protect the user from electrical hazards. Explain, using one of the effects of electric current, how the circuit breaker works. —__ ee —_,__ a 5 (a) The figure below shows two silver cups, one with @ polished surface and the other with a dull surface. + polished surface dull surface Zhe graph below shows the change in temperature of the water over time in the cup with the dull surface. ‘Temperature of water /*c dull surface Time /min 2017 CWSS 2E EOY Se BP-170BP-171 8 (1) In which of the two cups would the water have a faster rate of [2] temperature change? Explain. (ii) Sketch and label on the graph, the expected change in [1] temperature over time for the cup with the polished surface. 8 (b) The figure below shows an electric heater that is commonly used to boil water, Wie insulator Yiee : water tank heater Wi (i) Describe how the position of the heatér allows the water to heat [3] Up the water effectively throughout the tank. (li) Cold water flows into the tank through one of the two ports and. [1] hot water flows out through the other port. Draw arrows to show the direction of water flow at port 1 and 2 so that water can be heated effectively. Typically a wool-like material made from fibreglass is used as an [2] insulator for the electric heater. Explain how this helps in reducing heat loss. 2017 CWSS 2E EXwy 2017 CWSS 2E EOY Se 9 To prevent the water from overheating, in the circuit with the heating unit. The thermostat is made of two materials, by a thermostat is installed [2] bimetallic strip within the Fass and steel, i Draw and label the dia: igram below, the position of the bimetaltic strip, showing how the Strip will bend when the tank is too hot. 0 Power supply [Oo Contact | | |2017 Sec 2€ EOY Phy Answer Booklet 4: (“0 wT 2 13 14 15 16 8 BA c A C Cc 7 18 | 19 20 2A 22 23, c c B c _A D c 24 25 26 27 28 29 30, A c B B D A D Booklet 3: Section B: ‘Gn No. [Answer Remar tavaii Tai [7] for correctly labelled ImagoP"Q” ['] for correct perpendicular distance from mirror to P/Q and to P'Q" with dotted constructions’lines (Distance between P and mirror is 3.0 + 0.1 cm and distance between Q and mirror is 2.2 + 0.1 cm) aii | Correct incident ray (1) (from P to point of incidence) Correct reflected ray [1] (extended from P’) Correct direction of ray [1] (reject if arrow is not present)Titi ty RS, Angle of incidence alr te ‘Angle of refraction Mater archer fish ‘bi “| Correct path of ight ray drawn [1] Angle of incidence larger than angle of refraction [1 Correct label for angle [1] ‘hii | Correct position of image X higher than the fly wither défie# lite extentea from the refracted ray [1] — of = ;———_] 2 [Ifthe Sound is within the Raman Frequency Tien the user Wi Roar the Bultes of the sound during parking and disturb the user. [1] Or it coutd cause neise pollution OF. less Interference by other sountis/measure the frequency more accurately 2c Coromunications/ Warming alarmis 7 Music? Ultrasound imaging/detection of cracks in objects [1] di | Sound travels faster in waler than in a> 2dii |The overall time taken (lo receive the emiied ‘sound wave) is shorter [1] and hence this causes the apparent distance tobe shorter [1] Sai ‘The drop of ink would move to the right/ move away from conical flask. (1) Reject: up/down ali ‘The temperature of the conical flask increases/tha flask warms uplabsorbs heat from the Surrounding, [1] ree ait n the conical ask expands and pushes the drop of ink to the ght. [1 2017 CWSS 2€ Science EOY3b | The drop of ink would stil move to the right but to a lesser extent [1] The sand expands less upon warming up as solids expand less than gases. [1] ai | No current will flow through the bulb as the current will flow through the | wire in parallel instead. [1] | |4ali__| There will be an excessively high current might cause the battery/wire/circuit to heat upilead to an electrical fire. [1] | ail j ~~ 4 Any arrangement with the three (dry cell, bulb ahgbsafteis areiin seriesas, accepted(1] abi | Rheostat/Variable resistor ‘@bii__| The arrow must be pointing at the Wires in senes to the:bulb and not perallel to the wire or bub /4biii | When the resistance of the variable resistor increases, the current | _ flownng through the bulb will decreases [1], This decrease i through the bulb will result in a decrease in brightness. [1) current oR ‘The rheostat cannot be placed in parailel because both the potential difference across the bulb and the resistance of the bulb does not change [1] so the current would always be constant and the brightness would always be the same [1].» Section C: ‘Qn [Answer Remarks No. Sa | 76 J of electrical energy is converted to other forme oF energy every second Or: 75 J of energy is being consumed every second Sbi_| Energy consumption of standing fant = 75.0 W x 8.00 hours / 1000 = 0.600 kWh | __ | Energy consumption of air-conditioner: = 1.00 kW x 800 hours = 8.00 kWh Sbil | Cost = 20.72 cents x 8.0 kWh = S166 Soli | The alr-conditioner [i]. Since more energy ls needed, more Tossil tenis Global naryand Produces more greenhouse gases [1], leading toxncresse in global warming, Sc | It will blow when an excessively high current flows thesugh iff ifprotesting the wires from overheating and an electrical flre[1], ‘Sd_ | The circuit breaker makes use of the magnetic effect of ciectria current [1] When the circuit breaker detects a large current, it trips the cirouit breaker/switches off the current/breaks the circuit, 6al_ | The cup with dull surface would have a faster ral Sal | Temperate Me dull surface (2 pilshed surace Time /min Graph must start at same initial temperature and have amore gentle gradient compared to the other graph. Sei] When the water at te bottom near the heater becomes warm, the hot water gabands and rises to the top as its density decreases [1] {ne cooler water at top then sink to the bottom and becomes heated by the heater. [1]This sets up a convection current and the water throughout the tank can be heated effectively. [1] bit | Port 1: Out of tank and Port 2: Into tank [1] 6bii | The wool traps air [1] and since airis a poor conductor etreaf it prévents heat loss by conduction [1]. ebiv Heater 4, Power ‘supply i Sehiact Blass Steet ‘Shape [1] Correct labelliig/of bimetallic strip [1)2017 2E EOY Chem Answers o[o/O}a/0]0}oJa/< fevers fto}o}n fool)Bia |] Isctope Numberof | Numberof] Number of J] (2) | rotons neutrons electrons am, 82 143 2 a 2 1a % Every correct row 1 m. Must be correct row for sub atomic composition te be logical. ‘Compound Number of Types of | Number of atoms 1/13] atoms OFe 2 U5 z : qa ttn 3 4 Every correct row 1m, ‘K molecule fe rade up ofZormiots some cherhialy combined Sie TT] an atom is the smallest particle of an element. ‘Ailractive forces between Gas parlicles are very weal and particles are | 12) very far apart perunil volume of gas hence low densities. [1] Attractive forces between lnuld paicles are song and paiicles are dosely packed per umt velume of fiauid hence higher densities than gases. [1} Ligaen] solid-are very siossly packed and regularly arranged hence | f2] 30 space for particles fo move Goser together when force is applied to | fish pales together i! Particles in gases are very fat apart and irregularly arranged hence a jot ‘of space tor paroles to move closer when force is applied to push particles together. [1] Particles in solid are orderly arranged and very dosely packed hence | [2] the particles can only vibrate about fixed positions and cannot move ‘around freely. [1] Particles in liquids are disorderly arranaed and closely packed hence can move around slowly and randomly. [1 methane + oxygen > carbon diovide and water vapour tfSlucose * oxygen — carbon dioxide * water (* energy optional [Kmeans thal aloms are earfanaed and Salas tater ngememaee, Tmagnesiam nitrate, hydrogen : Calcium carbonate; water Sodium hydroxide The solution tums fromred-iorareef, then ta Bia nad