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HERZLIA JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

GRADE 9

PHYSICAL SCIENCES END OF YEAR EXAMINATION

3 December 2021

TIME: 90 Minutes

MARKS: 140

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 INSTRUCTIONS

1. There are 18 pages including a cover page and Periodic Table attached at the
back. Make sure you have all of them.

2. Answer all questions on file paper in blue or black ink.

3. Read each question carefully before answering it.

4. Pay attention to the mark allocation.

5. Plan your time carefully.

6. All the diagrams should be done in pencil and labelled in blue or black ink.

7. Write neatly and legibly.

8. You may use the Periodic Table attached at the back of your paper.

9 Remove the front page and attach your answers sheets and staple them back.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE 20
Write only the correct letter that corresponds to the answer on the file paper provided.
E.g., 1.3 B.

1.1 The chain in the picture shows that it has developed a brown substance over (2)
time. Name the process that occurred

A galvanized

B electroplate

C rusting

D combustion

1.2 The picture below shows a metal that develops a bright white flame during a (2)
reaction with oxygen.

A magnesium

B iron

C zinc

D copper

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1.3 Which of the following is the best way to prevent rusting? (2)

A galvanize

B oil

C Place in salt solution

D painting

1.4 What is the pH value of the solution when a strong acid and a strong base react
together to form the products?

A 3

B 9

C 7

D 14

1.5 What are the units for measuring weight? (2)

A Kg/m2

B newtons

C grams

D Metres

1.6 Choose the correct statement about weight and mass (2)

A An object has the same weight on earth and on the moon

B An object has the same mass on earth and on the moon

C Earth and moon have the same gravitational pull

D The moon exerts a greater gravitational pull than earth

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 When a universal indicator appears green after adding it to a substance X. This (2)
1.7
means that substance X is …….

A An acid

B An alkaline

C A salt

D neutral

1.8 What is an instrument used to measure weight of an object (2)

A Spring balance

B Triple beam balance

C thermometer

D Measuring cylinder

1.9 Identify a natural indicator (2)

A pH meter

B Litmus paper

C Universal indicator

D Red cabbage

1.10 Which of the following is a laboratory indicator (2)

A phenolphthalein

B Red onion

C Red cabbage

D Beetroot

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QUESTION 2: Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write 10
only the word/term on the line below the statement. Do not give examples

2.1 The amount of mass in a given volume : Density (1)

2.2 A product of s metal carbonate: oxide (1)

2.3 Name the rain formed when gases produced from burning carbon from the (1)
atmosphere: Carbonic acid/acid rain

2.4 A process when a base and acid react together to produce salt and water: (1)
neutralization

2.5 A measure of how a substance is acidic or basic: pH (1)

2.6 An action that can be described a push or a pull of an object: Force (1)

2.7 A non-contact force that has a visible effect: (1)

gravitational/electrostatic/magnetic

2.8 A force when objects touch each other (1)

Contact/friction/tension/compression

2.9 The action when a substance dissolves or eats away metals and other (1)
strong materials: corrosion

2.1 The dye that has different colours in acids and bases: Universal indicator (1)
0

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QUESTION 3: MATCH THE COLUMNS [10]
.
3.1 A strong acid A Oxygen gas
E

3.2 Red in neutral substance B Compression

G

3.3 Forms a field of force around it C hydroxide

H

3.4 Formed when metal oxide reacts with D Unbalanced

water
C

3.5 Different magnetic poles, that is, north E Hydrochloric acid

and south
H

3.6 A type of force that causes an object to F repulsion

start moving
D

3.7 Contact force that pushes or squeezes G Red litmus paper

something into a smaller space
B

3.8 Diatomic molecule H magnet

A

3.9 Red cabbage juice remains purple I oxide

K

3.1 Reduce friction force J Metal oxide

0
L

k neutral

L Oil

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SECTION B: PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY

CHEMISTRY: [ 20]
QUESTION 4

4.1 Mr Joseph performed demonstrations using the following demonstration for the
reactions of metals with oxygen. Write a balanced chemical equation with formulas
for each of the metals

4.1.1 Magnesium (3)

Mg + O2 -----MgO

4.1.2 Zinc (3)

2Zn + O2 --------2ZnO

4.2 Study the diagram below and answer the questions that follow:
A powder B is burnt in a deflagrating spoon and heated as soon as it starts burning
it is introduced in a glass jar taking care that the gas does not escape. A small
amount of water is added to the jar and shaken well, it forms solution C

Gas jar

4.2.1 The gas A that was produced was tested using lime water which turned (1)
milky. Name the possible gas. CO2

4.2.2 Identify the element used in B Carbon (1)

4.2.3 Give a brief description of how to test for the acidity or alkalinity of (2)
substance C which is formed after shaking the gas jar.
Universal indicator was added and turns orange/yellow

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4.3 Write down the following

4.3.1 The word equation when sulphur burns in oxygen

(3)
Sulphur + oxygen --------sulphur dioxide
4.2.4
4.3.2 Identify
Write downtheasubstance C formedwith
balanced equation afterformula
the gasfor
is the
mixed withreaction
above water (1)
Carbonic acid (3)
S + O2 -------SO2
4.2.5 State 2 effects that substance C can have on the environment. (2)
4.3.3 Describe the appearance of the solid that is formed when zinc reacts
canoxygen.Grey/black
destroy plants, animals, (1)
with lump affects human skin

QUESTION 5: ACIDS, BASES & INDICATORS [13]

[12]

5.1 Study the diagram (Figure 1) below and answer the questions (4.4.1-4.4.2) that
follow.

Figure 1

During the process of neutralisation

5.1.1 How do you determine when the mixture has reached a point of being (2)
neutral?
Use an indicator and observe colour changes
5.1.2 Explain the ratio of ions present in the solution formed when neutral. (1)
Equal number of H+ compared to OH-
5.1.3 Name 2 substances that can be added in Figure 1 (2)
Hydrochloric acid, sodium hydroxide, sulphuric acid, calcium
hydroxide etc see what they write
5.1.4 Suggest a precaution that must be taken when mixing the acid and the (1)
base.
Avoid skin contact with chemicals, safety goggles, laboratory coat etc

An investigation was carried out using vinegar and bicarbonate of soda see
diagram below and answer the questions that follow.

5.2

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QUESTION 6: REACTION OF ACIDS AND METAL OXIDE
6.1 Predict the reactions between oxides and acids and write down their word
equations below
6.1.1 Metal oxide + acid salt + water (2)
6.1.2 Potassium hydroxide and hydrochloric acid-----salt + water (2)

6.2 What are the products of the following reactions and balance them if need be.
6.2.1 MgO + HCl MgCl + H2O (3)
6.2.2 NaOH + HCl NaCl + H2O (2)

6.3 You place a piece of red litmus paper in some toothpaste. What would happen
if……….
6.3.1 The litmus paper is red: turns blue (1)
6.3.2 The litmus paper is blue: remains blue (1)
6.4 If a bee stings you and you cannot find bicarbonate of soda in the kitchen, what (1)
else can you use to neutralize the sting?
handy andy, soap etc anything alkaline

QUESTION 7: REACTION OF METALS AND ACIDS [6]

7.1Study the figure below and answer the questions that follow

Figure 3

7.1.1 Give one example of a metal that can be used as at A (1)

Zinc/magnesium
7.1.2 Copy and complete the following general equation (1)
Metal + Acid salt + gas
7.1.3 Identify the gas produced in figure 3 and give the formula. (2)
Hydrogen/H2

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 7.1.4 Suggest one property of the gas collected (1)
Colourless/popping sound

QUESTION 8: REACTION OF ACIDS WITH METAL CARBONATES [11]

8.1 In an experiment to investigate the products of the reaction between a metal

carbonate and hydrochloric acid the above apparatus was set. Using the above
diagram answer the following questions:
8.1.1 Identify a metal carbonate in the above diagram and give a reason its (2)
named that way
Sodium carbonate
8.1.2 What is the function of the delivery tube? (1)
To transfer gas produced
8.1.3 Write down what you observe in the solution of test tube B (1)
A white cloud delivered in the test tube/fizzy/bubbles
8.1.4 What improvement can do to experiment to the above experiment (1)
-The delivery tube must be dipped in solution of the collecting
test tube to allow reaction with gas produced.
-So that its visible when bubbles are produced
8.2 Look at the pictures below and identify the applications of acid-base reactions in
real life and give the name of the main compound being used.

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8.2.1 (2)

A base used for baking: bicarbonate of soda

8.2.2 (1)

This Photo by Unknown Author

The substance
is licensed under CC used
BY-SA to lower the pH of the soil: Lime/calcium hydroxide

8.2.3 (1)

Chemical used to lower PH of the pool: Pool acid/HCl

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SECTION C: FORCE + SCIENTIFIC METHOD
QUESTION 9 [25
]
9.1 In an experiment to investigate the how mass affects the weight of an object. The
grade 9 measured mass of different objects and recorded the results as follows:
Pencil case: 500g
Mathematics set: 200g
Beaker with beaker mass: 1000g
Shoe mass: 800g
Wallet: 150g

9.1.1 Translate the above information into a table of object mass and weight (6)
-3
Name of object Mass(g)X10 Weight (N)x10

Pencil case 500= 0.5 5

Mathematical set 200=0.2 2
Shoe mass 800=0.8 8
Beaker with water 1000=1 10
Wallet 150=0.15 1.5

9.1.2 Plot a line graph of mass on the X-axis and weight on the Y-axis (10
)

Object 2

9.1.3 Give the aim of the investigation (1)

To investigate the relationship between mass and weight
9.1.4 Suggest an independent variable (1)
mass
9.1.5 Give one controlled variable (1)
Same balance to measure, maintain the same planet
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QUESTION 10 [1
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10. In an experiment two different rods A and B were each rubbed on cloths then
1 developed charges as below.

This Photo by Unknown Author is

licensed under CC BY-SA

10.1. With the aid of a sketch diagram explain how the rod A became charged. (3)
1 Electrons are rubbed off the cloth and rod A develops excess
electrons causing it to become negatively charged
coth

This Photo by Unknown Author is

licensed under CC BY-SA

10.1. With the aid of a sketch diagram explain how the rod B became charged. (3)
2 Rod B loses electrons to the cloth, remaining with more protons than
electrons

This Photo by Unknown Author is licensed under CC BY

10.1. What would happen when you bring negatively charged rod to neutral (2)
3 pieces of paper? Give a reason for your answer:
What would happen when you bring a negatively charged rod to neutral
pieces of paper? Give a reason for your answer
Attraction, electrons in the neutral paper are repelled to one side
10.1. What type of force exist between the charged materials A and B (1)
4 Attractive force/electrostatic force
10.1. State the conclusion reached after doing the experiment. (2)
5 Like charges attract and unlike charges repel

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 I II Periodic Table of Elements III IV V VI VII O

1 4
H He
1 2
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
Li Be B C N O F Ne
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
23 24 27 28 31 32 35 40
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
39 40 45 64 65
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
19 20 21 29 30
108
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Te Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
47
197 201
Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
79 80

Fr Ra Ac

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