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UNIVERSAL SCHOOL
FIRST TERM EXAMINATIONS NOV - DEC (2022)

CANDIDATE NAME

Combined Science Marks: 100

GRADE: 8 Time: 2 hours
DATE: 05 – 12 – 2022

READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST:

➢ Answer all questions in the booklet.

➢ Write in dark blue or black pen.
➢ Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue, or correction fluid.
➢ You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams, graphs, or rough working.
➢ Electronic calculators may be used.
➢ A blank page is provided for doing rough work.
➢ The number of marks is given in brackets [] at the end of each question or part question.
➢ At the end of the examination, fasten all your work securely together.

This document consists of 26 printed pages.

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1 This question is about density.

(a) Write down the formula to work out the density of an object using its mass and volume.

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(b) Maria wants to work out the density of this small piece of rock.

Describe an experiment she could do to find the volume of this piece of rock.

A labelled diagram may help your answer.

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(c) This piece of rock had broken off a much larger rock.

Maria thinks that the density of the larger rock will be the same as the density of her
piece.

Is she correct?

Circle your answer.

yes no

Explain your answer.

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2 The list contains the names of different parts of a cell.

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[Total: 4]
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(d) Chlorine has an atomic number of 17.

Draw the electronic structure of an atom of chlorine. [2]

[Total: 5]

4 Andrew investigates how the voltage of a cell affects the current in a circuit.

He decides to use a simple series circuit with a lamp.

He does five experiments, each time using a cell with a different voltage.

The diagram shows part of the circuit with one of the cells.

(a) Complete the circuit diagram to include the two components that he must use. [2]

(b) Andrew decides to use cells of 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 V.

He does preliminary work to check that the 1 V cell gives a current large enough for
him to measure.

What should he check for the 5 V cell?

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(c) Andrew uses four of the cells.

He takes repeat readings for each, and works out the average current for each cell.

Here are his results.

Voltage of cell average current

in V in A

1 0.6
2 1.1
3 1.8
4
5 3.1

(i) Plot the results on the grid.

average current
in A

voltage of cell in V
[2]

(ii) Complete the graph by drawing the best fit straight line. [1]

(d) Use your graph to predict the average current for the 4 V cell.

You must show on your graph how you got your answer.

average current for 4 V cell = ……………… A [1]

[Total: 7]
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5 Plants need magnesium and nitrates for healthy growth.

[Total: 6]
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(ii) Write down the word equation for the reaction between sodium and water.

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[Total: 4]

7 A nut and bolt can be used to hold two pieces of metal together as shown in the diagram.

A spanner is a tool that is used to turn a bolt.

(a) A spanner uses the principle of moments.

What is meant by the principle of moments?

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(b) David uses a spanner to try to turn a bolt.

He pushes the spanner with a force of 50 N at a distance of 0.3 m from the pivot, as
shown in the diagram.

(i) Calculate the moment which results from this push on the spanner.

Show your working.

moment .................... Nm [2]

(ii) The bolt does not turn with this push of 50 N.
David knows that using a longer spanner will make the bolt more likely to turn with
the same push of 50 N.

Explain why.

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[Total: 6]
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8 The diagram shows a plant which reproduces sexually.

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[Total: 5]
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(b) Complete the word equation:

Hydrochloric acid + potassium hydroxide → …………………………. + ………………………… [1]

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[Total: 4]
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11 The diagram shows part of a flower that is pollinated by bees.

[Total: 5]
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What is the bond formed between the two elements?

(c) Explain why sodium atom has no overall charge.

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(d) When sodium reacts with chlorine, ions are formed. Explain Why.

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14 (a) Look at the picture of a camel.

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[Total: 5]

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(c) Write down one physical property of these elements.

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(d) Write down one chemical properties of these elements.

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[Total: 5]
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17 The diagram shows a food web.

[Total: 4]
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[Total: 4]
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19 The diagram shows the human respiratory system.

[Total: 4]
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[Total: 6]
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