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AL-IHSAN GIRLS SECONDARY SCHOOL

FORM I FIRST TERM EXAMINATION
CHEMISTRY
Time: 2 ½ Hours MAY 2024
Instructions
1. This paper consists of section A, B, and C with a total of eleven (11)
questions. Answer ALL questions in the spaces provided.
2. All writing must be in blue or black ink except for the drawings which must
be in pencil
3. Any unauthorized materials are not allowed in the examination room.
4. Write your examination number on the top right corner of every page.

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QUESTION NUMBER SCORES EXAMINER’S
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SECTION A(30 marks)
1. Write the letter of the correct answer in the box provided below for each of the following
question.
(i) Which of the following statements is correct about the three states of matter?
A. Gases have indefinite shape and size
B. Liquids have definite shape and size
C. Liquids have indefinite shape and size
D. Solids have definite shape but not size

(ii) If a Bunsen burner flame produces much soot, which is the correct conclusion?
A. An air hole is closed
B. An air hole is fully opened
C. A burner gas jet is big
D. A gas supply is poor

(iii) Which of the following warning signs is likely to be found on the bottle containing
concentrated sulfuric acid?
A. Corrosive
B. Explosive
C. Flammable
D. Irritant

(iv) After using test tubes in the laboratory, we wash them and put them
A. In a beaker
B. On a test tube rack
C. On a stand
D. On the table

(v) Anything which occupies space and has got weight is called __________
A. Chemistry
B. Laboratory
C. Matter
D. Data

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(vi) The following are applications of chemistry EXCEPT:-

A. Oiling machine parts
B. Gold mining
C. Preservation of foods
D. Formation of infinite images on parallel plane mirrors

(vii) Non luminous flame is formed when:-

A. Chimney (Barrel) is turned off.
B. A gas is not burnt
C. Air holes are closed
D. Air holes are left open

(viii) Which laboratory apparatus is used to hold hot objects?

A. Tongs
B. Wire gauze
C. Tripod stand
D. Spatula
(ix) A special box containing things we use to carry out first aid is called;
A. First aid victim
B. First aid manual
C. First aid item
D.First aid kit
(x) A chemical substance used to improve the quality and quantity of yields of crops is
called;

A. Fertilizer
B. Wed killer
C. Pesticides
D. Insecticides

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2. You are provided with two lists A and B choose a word from List B which
matches the statement in list A and write its letter against the item number in the table below.
LIST A LIST B
i. Pain killers A. Washing hand, wounds and equipment
ii. Sterile gauze B. Cleaning and drying wounds
iii. Scissor C. Preventing direct contact with victims fluids.
iv. Antiseptic solution D. Reducing muscular pain
v. Cotton wool E. Relieving pain
vi. Disposal sterile gloves F. Covering minor wounds
vii. Plaster G. Measure body temperature
viii. Antiseptic soap H. Protect wounds from dirt and germs
ix. Thermometer I. Securing bandage
x. Liniment J. Cutting dressing materials or bandage
K. Smoothing and soothing skin
L. Cleaning fresh cuts and bruises

I ii iii iv V vi Vii viii ix X

3. Fill in the blanks with correct answers

i.___________________ mean that a substance is dangerous and can cause death within a
short time.
ii.___________________ means that a substance is dangerous and can affect our health for
longtime.
iii.__________________ means that a substance can catch fire easily
iv. ___________________ the substance emits harmful radiations that penetrate human body and
cause damage.
v.__________________ means that the substance has high voltage which should not touch.
vii. __________________means that the substance can speed up the rate of burning. the substance
viii.________________ means that materials should be handled with care to prevents them from
breaking.
ix._____________ that the substance can erupt/explode easily

x.____________________ used to improve the quality and quantity of crops and yields
respectively

SECTION B(50 marks)

Answer ALL questions in this section

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4a. Fatma is your uncle̕ s daughter who is form one student at Jambiani secondary school, opting
chemistry subject, as her cousin and form one student how would advise her continue taking
chemistry subject? ( Give three 3 points)

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b. Draw a warning symbol you would expect to see on.

(i) a can of petrol (ii) a bottle of caustic soda

c. List any four possible causes of accidents in a chemistry laboratory.

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5a. Why candles are not suitable for heating in the laboratory? Give two reasons.
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b. Differentiate between luminous flame and non-luminous flame(3 POINTS)

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c. Which part of the flame tend to have a lowest temperature?
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6a. We are advised to provide first aid to the person who has got the accidents. Give four reasons
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b. Mention three (3) examples of accidents which can happen at school and home.
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c. Identify three areas where the scientific procedures are applied.
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7a.List down four careers in which chemistry is applied.
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b. Mention five products that are chemically manufactured.
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c. How would life be there was no chemistry at all?
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8a. What do you understand by the term laboratory?
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b. List down five laboratory rules which should obey during practical activities.
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c. Why should chemicals in the laboratory be labeled and well closed after use?
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SECTION C ( 20 marks )
Answer any two questions in this section. Question number 9 is COMPULSORY answer either
9a or 9b

9a. draw and explain the of the following laboratory apparatus.

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i. Beaker

Ii. Dropper

iii. Filter funnel

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v. Tripod stand

9b. With aid of Bunsen burner diagram, answer the following question.

i. How will you light Bunsen burner?

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ii. How you would use Bunsen burner to produce different types of flame?

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iii. What are functions of the air holes and barrel in the Bunsen burner?

10 a. Name two source of heat that can produce luminous flames.

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b. The non luminous flame used in different areas. Give three such areas and explain why the
flame preferred by the users in those area?
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c. Why is a luminous flame preferred for lighting than non luminous flame? Give two reasons.
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11.Explain the role of chemistry in the following fields.
a. Agriculture
b. Human health
c. Manufacturing industry
d. Transport
e. Communication
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