S2 Science 5-minute Quiz

Unit 7: Living Things and Air Unit 7 — Quiz 1

S2 Science
Unit 7 — Quiz 1
Air and test for the gases in air

(For Section 7.1; p.3–9)

Name: ___________________________ ( ) Class: _________ Date: _____________

Total marks: 10 marks

Time allowed: 5 minutes Score: / 10
Answer ALL questions.

Part A True or false (2 marks; 1 mark each)

Write ‘T’ for a true statement and ‘F’ for a false statement.

1. Air is a mixture of gases. 

2. Oxygen is the most abundant gas in air. 

Part B Multiple-choice (2 marks)

Choose the correct answer for each question.

1. Which of the following is NOT a daily application of noble gases?

A. Filling advertising lights
B. Filling balloons and airships
C. Filling light bulbs
D. Storing living cells and tissues 

Part C Questions (6 marks)

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S2 Science 5-minute Quiz
Unit 7: Living Things and Air Unit 7 — Quiz 1

1. For each of the following gases, suggest ONE simple test and state the expected
observation.
(a) Carbon dioxide (2 marks)

(b) Oxygen (2 marks)

(c) Water vapour (2 marks)

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S2 Science 5-minute Quiz
Unit 7: Living Things and Air Unit 7 — Quiz 1

ANSWERS
Unit 7 — Quiz 1
Air and test for the gases in air

Part A True or false (2 marks; 1 mark each)

1. T 2. F

Part B Multiple-choice (2 marks)

1. D

Part C Questions (6 marks)

1. (a) Carbon dioxide turns hydrogencarbonate indicator from red to yellow. /

Carbon dioxide turns limewater from colourless to milky. (2m)
(b) Oxygen relights a glowing splint. / Oxygen causes a burning splint to burn
more brightly. (2m)
(c) Water vapour turns dry cobalt chloride paper from blue to pink. (2m)

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