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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL AND APPLIED SCIENCES

QUALIFICATION:

QUALIFICATION CODE: LEVEL: 4

COURSE CODE: BSC410$ COURSE NAME: BASIC SCIENCE

SESSION: NOVEMBER 2017 PAPER: THEORY

DURATION: 3 HOURS MARKS: 100

FIRST OPPORTUNITY EXAMINATION PAPER [PM + DM]

EXAMINER(S) DR. JULIEN LUSlLAO, MR. MUNYARADZI ZIVUKU, DR. ROSWITA HAMUNYELA AND

MR. VAlNO INDONGO

MODERATOR: PROF HABAUKA KWAAMBWA

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Write all your answers in the answer booklet provided, use black/blue ink pen only.
2. Read the whole question before answering.

3. Begin each question on a new page.

4. The Periodic Table is attached at the back ofthis question paper.

PERMISSIBLE MATERIALS

1. Examination script
2. Scientific Calculator

THIS QUESTION PAPER CONSISTS OF 10 PAGES

(INCLUDING THIS FRONT PAGE AND PERIODIC TABLE)

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SECTION A: BIOLOGY [35]

QUESTION 1: [20]

Question Type: Multiple Choice. Choose and write a letter corresponding to the correct answer.

Each correct answer carries 2 marks.

1.1 The conversion of nitrogen to ammonia or nitrogenous compounds is known as? (2)
A. Nitrification
B. Nitrogen assimilation
C. Denitrification
D. Nitrogen fixation

1.2 Which of the following is a reason why organisms become endangered or extinct? (2)
A. Fungi
B. Plants
C. Loss Of habitat
D. Volcanic eruption

1.3 All of the following are examples of negative symbiosis except (2)
A. competition.
B. commensalism
C. predation.
D. parasitism.

1.4 Pyramids of biomass show; (2)

A. the relative amount of energy available at each trophic level
B. the relative amount of living organic matter at each trophic level
C. the relative number of individual organism at each trophic level in an ecosystem
D. None of the above

1.5 Choose the correct statement about how humans fit in with the rest of nature. (2)
A. Humans are a part of evolutionary process.
an

B. Humans share the same cellular chemistry with other living things.
C. Humans are a part of the biosphere.

D. All of the above are correct

1.6 Excess carbohydrates in our body are stored in the form of; (2)
A. glucose
B. starch
C. glycogen
D. maltose

1.7 In adult human being, a diet lacking vitamin B can be linked to which Of the following? (2)
A. rickets
B. birth defects
C. osteoporosis
D. cardiovascular disease

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1.8 Taking antibiotics for a long time will lead to the deficiency of which vitamin? (2)
A. Vitamin A
B. Vitamin B
C. Vitamin K
D. Vitamin D

1.9 The main function of adding Sulphur dioxide in wine making is;
A. To increase oxidation that the yeast will be active to
so produce more wine
B. To kill all the yeast natural present in the wine
C. To control fermentation at the desired time.
D. To improve the taste of wine.

1.10 Which of the following is responsible for adding flavour and bitterness in beer? (2)
A. Barley
B. Water
C. Hops
D. None of the above.

QUESTION 2: Structured questions. [15]

2.1 State the three-domain system available in the classification of organisms. (3)

2.2 What is the difference between a food chain and a food web? (2)

2.3 Discuss the functions of dietary fibre. (3)

2.4 Describe the functions of fat soluble vitamins in the body. (3)

2.5 Distinguish between ale and lager beer. (2)

2.6 Describe briefly how sweet wine is produced. (2)

SECTION B: CHEMISTRY [35]

QUESTION 3 [10]

Question Type: Multiple Choices. Choose and write a letter corresponding to the correct answer.

Each correct answer carries 1 marks.

3.1 Measurements that involve numbers are called; (1)

A. Values

B. Descriptive
C. Qualitative
D. Quantitative

3.2 Which one of the followings IS NOT an SI unit? (1)

A. Mole

B. Litre

C. Ampere
D. Candela

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3.3 Which one of the following physical properties IS an intensive property? l1)
A. The height
B. The amount of energy

C. The luminous intensity

D. b and c

3.4 Identify the correct statement about liquids. (1)

A. Liquids have a definite shape and volume.
B. Atoms in liquids move through vibration only.
C. Liquids have
high compressibility because they can take the shape of their container.
D. Liquids have high density.

3.5 A solution that is made of a high amount of solute is said to be; (1)
A. Diluted

B. Concentrated

C. Saturated
D. None ofthe above

3.6 Which one of the following is an exothermic process? (1)

A. Using a thermometer to measure the body’s temperature
B. Switching on a bulb
C. Starting up a car engine
D. A glass containing water becomes hot after addition of caustic soda

3.7 Elements such as scandium (Sc), Titanium (Ti), Vanadium (V) and Zinc (Zn); (ll
A. Have all 4 (four) valence electrons
B. Are all transition metals

C. Have all 4 (four) electron shells

D. b and c are correct

3.8 An atom that has lost electrons is called; (1)

A. Cation
B. Anion

C. Neutron
D. Proton

3.9 Amorphous carbon, graphite carbon and diamond are all; (1)
A. Isotopes of carbon
B. Allotropes of carbon
C. Different physical states of carbon

D. b and c are correct

3.10 The pH of a substance that produces (or donates) H“ is; (ll

A. 7

B. < 7

C. =
7
D. None ofthe above

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QUESTION 4: Structured questions. [7]

4.1 Classify the following as element, compound, homogeneous mixture and

heterogeneous mixture.
I. A piece of diamond (1)
ii. An egg (1)
iii. The saliva (1)
iv. A pen ink (1)

4.2 A certain element is described in the following manner:

The substance is a silvery-white lustrous metal. It melts at 649°C and the density is 1.738 g/cms.
The substance burns in air, producing an intense white light. It reacts with chlorine to give a

brittle white solid. It is a good conductor of electricity.

Which of these characteristics (represented in bold and underlined) are physical properties, and

which are chemical properties? (3)

QUESTION 5 [5]
5.1 In doing the following calculation, record the answer to the correct number of

significant figures. (1)

(0.250 / 25.00) x 1.010

5.2 Using a Fahrenheit thermometer, the melting point of a sample of nickel metal was

experimentally determined to be 2650.8°F.

i. Convert the temperature of the mixture, using the appropriate formula, into Degrees Celcius

(°C) and Kelvin (K). Record your answer to four significant figures. (3)

ii. Convert the answer in Kelvin temperature in i. into standard scientific notation. (l)

QUESTION 6 [8]

6.1 Fill in the missing words (i)-(v):

The element has an atomic number 32 and has 41 neutrons. it has ___(i)_
electrons in a neutral atomic state. The element is found in group (ii)__ and has
(iii)_ valence electrons. The symbol of the element is (iv)_ and it has a
mass number of __(v) .
(5)

6.2 State the similarity and the difference between the atoms of hydrogen, deuterium
and tritium. (2)

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6.3 How do you call this type of atoms described in 6.2? (1)

QUESTION 7 [5]

7.1 What is the chemical formula for washing soda? (1)

7.2 Complete the following table by providing the name or formula of the compound. (4)

Chemical name Formula

Sodium hydrogen carbonate _(a)_

_(b)_ Ca(OCl)2

_(C)__ HNo3

Sulphuric acid _(d)_

SECTION C: PHYSICIS [30]

QUESTION 8 [16]

Question Type: Multiple Choices. Choose and write a letter corresponding to the correct answer.
Each correct answer carries 2 marks.

8.1 must be drawn with reference to 360°? (2)

A. Histogram
B. Pie Chart
C. Line graph
D. Smooth curved line

8.2 Force (F) applied on an object of mass (M) is given by F: Ma, where a is the acceleration of
the object. If a graph of F against a is linear, what would the value of F intercept be if
—

a =
O ? (2)

A. 0
B. Ma
C. F
D. Y

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8.3 Usually it is best to fit a straight line that goes as near as possible to as possible.
(2)

A. as manypoints
B. one point
C. two points

D. three points

8.4 The correct order for generation of electricity from nuclear energy is .
(2)

A. supply electricity 9 heat water to make steam 9 steam turns turbines 9electrica| power
sent around the country
B. Fusion of uranium 9 heat water to make steam 9 steam turns turbines 9 electrical power
sent around the country
C. Fission of uranium 9 heat water to make steam 9 steam turns turbines 9 electrical_power
sent around the country
D. Crushing of uranium Fission of uranium heat water to make steam 9 steam turns turbines
9 electrical power sent around the country

8.5 A 2500 gram ball is thrown into the air with an initial velocity of 30 cm/sec.
Which statement is true about the ball when it reaches the top of its ascent? (2)

A. Kinetic energy is at maximum when the ball reaches its highest accent.

B. The kinetic energy is equal to gravitational energy for the whole flight.
C.The ball does not have energy at this position.
D. Potential energy is at maximum at maximum height.

8.6 A unit of force called Newton is equivalent to ...............................

(2)

A. g.m/s2
B. kg.ms‘1
C. c.ms'2
D. kg.ms'2

8.7 A is a disturbance that transfers energy through a medium from one location
to another. (2)

Force

.0 92?
Wave

Wavelength
Friction

8.8 A type of wave with vibrations perpendicular to the direction of the motion of the wave is

known as; (2)

A. Longitudinal wave

B. Transverse wave

C. Both longitudinal and transverse waves

D. None of the above

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QUESTION 9 [4]

An experiment carried out in the physics laboratory to determine the rate of change of velocity has

the following results presented in graphical form below. Using the diagram answer the following

questions:

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9.1 What are the two important pieces of information that are missing from the graph? (2)

9.2 The equation of a straight line is given by

y = mx + c

i) From the expression above, which is the independent variable? (1)

ii) From the expression above, which letter represents the gradient? (1)

QUESTION 10 [5]

10.1 Match the term in COLUMN A with either renewable or non renewable energy source in

COLUMN B. (3)

COLUMN A COLUMN B

Crude oil i.

Geothermal ii.

Tidal iii.

10.2 State the principle of conservation of energy. (2)

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QUESTION 11 [5]

11.1 Construct a circuit diagram containing 3 resistors a, b, c in parallel, resistors d and e in

series, with an ammeter and 2 cells in series with a conventional current and an open circuit. (3)

11.2 Differentiate between Alternating and Direct Current. (2)

END OF EXAM!!!!!!!

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He
4.0 260 10 Ne 20.179 39. 48 36 Kr 83.8 54 Xe 131.29
18 Ar 86 Rn (222) 118 Uuo 70 Yb 173.04 02
1 No (259)
17 9 F
18.9 84 C1 35.453 Br 79. 04 126.9
17 35 53 I
85 At (210) 69 Tm 16 .934 101 Md (253)
16 8
0
15.9 4 16 S
32.06 34 Se 78.96 52 Te 127.6 84 P0 (209) 11.6 Uuh 68 Er 167.26 100 Fm (257)
15 7 N
14.0 67 30.9738
15 P 33 As
74.9216 51 Sb 121.75 83 Bi 208.908 67 Ho 16 .930 99 Es (252)
14 6 C
12.01 28.0 5
14 Si 32 Ge 72.59 1 8.69 82 Pb 207.2 114 Uuq
50 Sn 66 Dy 162.50 98 Cf (251)
13 5 B
10.31 Al 26.9815
13 31 Ga 69.72 49 In 1 4.82 Tl 204.38 81 65 Tb 158.925 97 Bk (247)

ELMNTS 12 30 Zn 6538 48 Cd 80 Hg 112 Uuh (269)

20 .59 64 Gd 157.25 96 (247)

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OF
11

10

9
29 Cu

28 Ni 58.69 46 Pd

27 Co.
106.4278
63.546 47 Ag 79 Au 196. 7 111 Uuu (272)
195.08
78 Pt 110 Uun (269)

58.93 2 45 Rh 77 Ir 192. 2 109 Mt (268)

63

62 Sm

61
151.96
150.36
Eu

Pm (145)
95

94

93
PuAmC
Np
(243)
(244)
237.043
TABLE 8

5 .847
26 Fe 44 Ru 76 Os 190.2 108 Hs
107296 (265) 60 Nd 14 .24 92 U
23 .029
Mn 54.9380 43 Tc (98) 75 Re
186207 107 Bh (264) Pr
140.9 8 Pa
231.036
PERIODC
7
25 59 91

Th 23 .038
24 Cr
51.9 6 42 Mo 95.94 74 W 183.85 106 Sg (263) 58 Ce 140.12 90
6

5
23 V
50.9415 41 Nb 92. 064 73 Ta 180.948 105 Db (262) 57 La 138.906 89 Ac
2 7.028
47.8 40 Zr 91.2 72 Hf 178.49 104 Rf (261)
4
22 Ti

3
21 Sc
4 .95 9 39 Y
8 .9059 71 Lu 174.967 103 Lr (260) Lanthidw: Actlnides:
Be
9.012 8 12 Mg 24.305 20 Ca 40.08 38
-Sr 87.62 56 Ba 137.3 88 Ra 2 6.025
2 4

1.0 794 Li 6.941 11 Na 2 .98 19 K 39.0 83 37 Rb 85.4678 55 Cs 132.905 87 Fr (223)

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