Dear Students

There is a positive correlation between homework and students’ academic

achievement

that helps students to develop their regular study habits, inquisitiveness and
independent

problem solving skills.

Global Research shows that past papers practice has a huge impact on securing
better grades.

Therefore you all are requested to do extensive past paper practice of all the taught

concepts during this summer break

Instructions:
To ensure effective learning outcomes:

1. Plan a schedule and develop regular study habits by following it.

2. Solve the past papers assigned for each subject.

3. Self-mark the solved papers by referring to Mark Schemes and Examiner’s Report.

4. Jot down questions with difficulties for each subject to discuss with the teacher
after

the summer break.

5. Google the answers for questions with difficulties, if you are interested.

6. Submit the past papers after the summer break.

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SUMMER VACATION HOME WORK

CLASS IGCSE 3

SUBJECT O620 CHEMISTRY

TOPIC 1 SALTS AND IDENTIFICATIONS OF IONS

At the end of week 1 you should be able to revise and

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of preparation, separation and purification

Of salts as examples of techniques already done

• Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the preparation of insoluble salts by

precipitation

• Suggest a method of making a given salt from a suitable starting material, given
appropriate information.

Revise above learning objectives through your class notes and text book .

Watch and Explore thesevideo using the given linkand jot down questions that comes to
your mind..

Make a list of key points on sticky notes and highlight difficult points

. Practice these concepts by attempting and self-marking by referring to Mark

Schemes

and Examiner’s Report Topical questions from past papers. (Year: 2019 TO 2016 MAY
AND JUNE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9zdKq2-6Qm8

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l69BRULrg0A
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MqW6kktNA4E

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rn3TD13BNws

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TOPIC 2 REDOX REACTIONS

At the end of week 2 you should be able to revise

Define oxidation and reduction in terms ofoxygen loss/gain. (Oxidation state limited to

its use to name ions, e.g. iron(II), iron(III),copper(II), manganate(VII).)

• Define redox in terms of electron transfer

• Identify redox reactions by changes

in oxidation state and by the colourchanges involved when using acidified

potassiummanganate(VII), and potassium iodide. (Recall of equations

involving KMnO4 is not required.)

• Define oxidizing agentas a substancewhich oxidisesanother substance during a

redox reaction. Define reducing agent as asubstance which reduces another substance

during a redox reaction.

• Identify oxidizing agents and reducing agentsfromsimple equations

Revise above learning objectives through your class notes and text book .CHEMISTRY
MATTERS

Watch and Explore this video and jot down questions that comes to your mind..

Practice these concepts by attempting and self-marking by referring to Mark

Schemes and Examiner’s Report Topical questions from past papers. (Year: 2019 TO
2016 MAY AND JUNE)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2oJgPQfC7k

https://www.khanacademy.org/science/chemistry/oxidation-reduction/
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TOPIC 3 ELECTRICITY AND CHEMISTRY

By the end of week 3 you should be able to revise and

• Define electrolysis as the breakdown ofan ionic compound, molten or in aqueous

solution, by the passage of electricity

• Describe the electrode products and the observations made during the electrolysis of:

molten lead(II) bromide ,concentrated hydrochloric acid , concentrated aqueous

sodium chloride, dilute sulfuric acid between inert electrodes (platinum or carbon)

• State the general principle that metals or hydrogen are formed at the negative

electrode (cathode), and that non-metals(other than hydrogen) are formed at the

positive electrode (anode)

• Predict the products of the electrolysis of a specified binary compound in the molten
State

• Describe the electroplating of metals

• Outline the uses of electroplating

• Construct ionic half-equations for reactions at the cathode and anode.

•. Practice these concepts by attempting and self-marking by referring to Mark

Schemes and Examiner’s ReportTopical questions from past papers. (Year: 2019 TO
2016 MAY AND JUNE).

• Watch videos related to the a fore mentioned topics and list down points for
further
clarification.
• Interactive Simulations for Fun Learning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hRvAsDr-
osYhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOvYTrmpS7Yhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDlTrdbajA
s

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TOPIC 4 METALSAND REACTIVITY SERIES

By the end of week 4 and week 5 you should be able to revise

• Place in order of reactivity: potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, zinc, iron,

(hydrogen) and copper, by reference to the reactions, if any, of the metals with: water or

steam dilute hydrochloric acid and the reduction of their oxides with carbon

• Deduce an order of reactivity from a given set of experimental results

• Describe the reactivity series as related to thetendency of a metal to form its positive

Ion ,illustrated by its reaction, if any, with:

–– the aqueous ions
–– the oxides
of the other listed metals

• Describe and explain the action of heat onthe hydroxides, carbonates and nitrates of

The listed metals

. Practice these concepts by attempting and self-marking by referring to Mark

Schemes and Examiner’s ReportTopical questions from past papers. (Year: 2019 TO
2016 MAY AND JUNE)
.
Watch videos related to the aforementioned topics and list down points for further
clarification.
Interactive Simulations for Fun Learning:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDQr5QFVGkk
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8u0sVML5UY

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hM9uPZA-X9Q

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TOPIC 5 METALS AND THEIR USES WEEK 6

1 .Make a power point presentationon METALS AND THEIR USES

GUIDELINES.

Research ondifferent metals and explore their physical properties and their uses

Particularly metalALUMINUMin the manufacture of aircraft because of its strength

and low density in food containers because of its resistance to corrosion

EXPLORE the uses of copper related to its properties (electrical wiring and in cooking utensils)

•EXPLOREIRON METAL AND ITS USESof mild steel (car bodies and

machinery) and stainless steel (chemical plant and cutlery).

Describe the idea of changing the properties of iron by the controlled use of additives to

form steel alloys

• Explain the uses of ZINCfor galvanizing and for making brass

2 Make a power point presentation on the TOPIC RECYCLING

to explain
1- Why is recycling important and how does it keep the Earth clean and protected for

futuregenerations? (How can we help ROOTS INTERNATIONAL SCHOOLand be an

example to the community around us by promoting our "Pollution Awareness” day?)

2 –Discuss social and economic issues of recycling .

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