Senior 2 SPM Science - 2nd Mid Term Exam 2020

Syllabus: Chapter 3,4,6,7

Format:
(A) Objective Questions 40%
(B) Subjective Questions 50%
- Food web 8%
- Environmental pollution 6%
- Saponification 6%
- Extraction of palm oil 6%
- Synthetic Rubber 6%
- Vulcanisation of rubber 6%
- Food processing 6%
- Food Label 6%

(C) Essay Question 10%

[Choose either ONE questions]

(a) Describe the process of rubber vulcanisation and state two characteristics of vulcanised
rubber. (4%)
(b) Figure below shows three examples of daily life objects that are made up of natural rubber.

Study the information in figure and construct the concept of natural rubber. Your answer
should be based on the following aspects.
(i) Identify two characteristics. (2%)
(ii) Give another one example of object made from natural rubber. (1%)
(iii) Give one example of synthetic rubber and state one of its characteristics. (2%)
(iv) Relate the common characteristics to construct the actual concept of natural rubber. (1%)

(a) State two types of chemicals in food additives and their effects on human health if taken
excessively. (4%)
(b) The increasing population in Malaysia will cause the increase in food demand.
Explain methods to increase the quality and quantity of food production.
Your explanation should include the following aspects:
(i) Identify the problem. (1%)
(ii) Explain two methods to solve the problem. (4%)
(iii) Choose the best method and explain your choice. (1%)