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JUNIOR SECONDARY SEMI-EXTERNAL EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL SCIENCE 2210/1

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Marks 130 2023

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Multiple choice answer sheet

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES
• Make sure that you receive the multiple choice answer sheet to answer section A.

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• For section B, candidates answer on the Question Paper in the spaces provided.

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• Write your Candidate Name and School Name in the spaces at the top of this page.

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• You may use a soft pencil for any rough work, diagrams or graphs.

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• Do not write in the margin For Examiner’s Use.

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The Periodic Table is printed on page 27.
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

• Answer this section on the multiple choice answer sheet provided.

• For each question there are four possible answers A, B, C and D.
• Choose the one you consider correct and mark your choice in soft pencil.
• If you want to change an answer, erase the one you wish to delete completely.
• Each question counts one mark.

1 Which labelled arrow shows sublimation?

A B

solid liquid gas

C

2 Which of the following is one of the first steps to a scientific investigation?

A analyse experimental data
B conduct the experiment
C state the aim of the investigation
D draw a conclusion
3 The diagram shows the set-up of an experiment to measure the volume of a stone.
The volume of water without the stone was taken followed by the volume of the
water containing the stone.

25 25
string
20 20

15 15

10 10

5 5
water stone
cm3 cm3

What is the volume of the stone?

A 5 cm3
B 10 cm3
C 15 cm3
D 25 cm3

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4 Which row in the table defines a mixture and gives an example of a mixture?

mixture example

A a product of a chemical reaction between two or more atoms salt water

B two or more substances physically combined table salt

C a product of a chemical reaction between two or more atoms table salt

D two or more substances physically combined salt water

5 What are the correct charges for electrons, neutrons and protons?

electron neutron proton

A -1 0 +1
B +1 0 -1
C 0 +1 -1
D -1 +1 0

6 What is the mass number of a sodium atom?

A 11
B 12
C 23
D 24
7 Which of the following is equal to the number of shells in the Bohr structure of an
element?
A electron number
B neutron number
C period number
D proton number
8 Which row in the table shows the electron configuration of sodium and chlorine?

sodium chlorine
A 2,8,8 2,8,7
B 2,8,7 2,8,1
C 2,8,1 2,8,8
D 2,8,1 2,8,7

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9 Which atom is in group 3?

3p 7p 11p 13p
4n 7n 12n 14n

• •• •
• •• •
•• ••
•• •
•• • •• •• •• ••

•
• •

• ••

• ••
A B C D

10 Which row in the table shows the chemical symbols for calcium, beryllium and fluorine?

calcium beryllium fluorine

A Ca B P
B Ca Be F
C K B P
D K Be F

11 What are the group 7 elements called?

A alkali metals
B halogens
C noble gases
D transition metals
12 Which of the following compounds is ionic?
A CH4
B H 2O
C K2O
D NH3

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13 Which diagram shows the correct bonding between carbon and oxygen to form a
carbon dioxide molecule?
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×
×

×
×

×
×
××

××

××
••

••

••
×× ××
C O O C O
××

A B

• •
×
×

×
×

×
×
•
×
×

××

××
••

••
××
C O C O C
×
•

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C D
14 What is the chemical formula for calcium chloride?
A CaCl
B Ca2Cl
C CaCl2
D Ca2Cl2
15 Which process involves a physical change?
A burning paper
B melting an ice cube
C reacting acid with base
D rusting of iron
16 Photosynthesis is the process of making glucose from water and carbon dioxide in
the presence of sunlight and chlorophyll.
Which type of reaction is photosynthesis?
A combustion
B decomposition
C exothermic
D synthesis
17 Which ion is present in all acids ?
A chloride ion
B hydrogen ion
C hydroxide ion
D sulfate ion

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18 Which is an example of a strong alkali ?
A acetic acid
B distilled water
C lime water
D sodium hydroxide
19 What are the only products of the reaction between an acid and a base?
A salt and metal
B salt and water
C salt, water and metal
D water and metal
20 Which of the following is measured in newtons?
A energy
B force
C power
D pressure
21 What is the mass of an object of weight 200 N on the earth’s surface?
A 2 kg
B 20 kg
C 200 kg
D 2000 kg
22 A small amount of bleach was accidentally spilled on a kitchen floor. After a while, it
was observed that the floor appeared to be dry and the whole kitchen smelled of bleach.
Which processes have occurred?
A diffusion only
B distillation and diffusion
C evaporation and diffusion
D evaporation only

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23 The pie chart shows the composition of gases in clean air.

oxygen

other gases

Which gas is represented by Y?

A argon
B carbon dioxide
C nitrogen
D xenon
24 What is the overall charge of the object?

+++-
+-+-

A +2
B -2
C +5
D -3
25 Which instrument is used to measure potential difference?
A an ammeter
B an ohmmeter
C a thermometer
D a voltmeter

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26 Which row in the table shows the correct circuit symbols for a fuse, cell and variable
resistor?

fuse cell variable resistor

27 What is the unit of resistance?

A ampere
B celsius
C ohm
D volt

28 The diagram shows four pieces of copper wire of various lengths, x and diameters, d.
Which piece of copper wire has the least resistance?

x x 2x 2x
2d 1d 1d 2d
A B C D

29 Which connection will ensure all other bulbs remain on after any one of the bulbs
breaks?

A B

C D

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30 Which diagram shows the correct magnetic field lines between two different magnetic
poles?

A B

N S N S

C D

N S N S

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For
SECTION B: STRUCTURED QUESTIONS Examiner's
Use

• Write your answers in the spaces provided on the question paper.

• Legible handwriting and neat drawings in pencil, where required, are essential.
• Answers to numerical calculations must have the correct unit.
• Symbols must be written/drawn correctly.
• Incorrect spelling of element names and scientific terminology will be penalised.

1 A Grade 9 teacher demonstrates an investigation to show how temperature

changes with time for pure ice.
The teacher set up the apparatus as shown in Fig. 1.1.

Q
glass rod

beaker

ice

tripod stand

burner

Fig. 1.1

The teacher then,

• placed 50 grams of crushed ice into a beaker
• placed the apparatus Q with its bulb in the ice but near the top of the ice
• recorded the temperature of the ice
• placed the beaker on the tripod stand above a lit burner as shown
• recorded the temperature after every one minute.

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For
Fig. 1.2 shows apparatus Q and Y, which were used to take the measurements of Examiner's
temperature and time. Use

-10 0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 °C

Apparatus Q at the time of 5 minutes

min sec

09 : 00 :00

Apparatus Y at the temperature of 83° C

Fig. 1.2
(a)  (i) Identify apparatus Q and Y.
Q ...............................................................................................................
Y ................................................................................................................ [2]
The results were then recorded in Table 1.1
Table 1.1.

Temp/°C -5 -1 0 0 9 …… 42 58 71 83 92 98 100 100

Time /min 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 …… 10 11 12 13

(ii) Record the reading shown on apparatus Q at time 5 minutes.

Record your answer in the Table 1.1. [1]
(iii) Record the reading shown on apparatus Y at temperature 83°C.
Record your answer in the Table 1.1. [1]
(iv) Suggest one source of error when taking the reading on apparatus Q.
................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Ice is a solid while water is a liquid.
In terms of the kinetic particle theory, distinguish between the movement of
particles in a solid and in a liquid.

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

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(c) Describe what happens to the particles in ice, when they get heated. Examiner's
Use
...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [1]
(d) In the box below, draw six small circles to show the arrangement of particles
in a liquid.

[3]
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2 Fig. 2.1 shows an outline of the Periodic Table. Examiner's
Use
D E
M
J Q
R V

Fig. 2.1.
Use Fig. 2.1. to
(a) state the names of the elements indicated J and M, (you may use the
Periodic Table on page 27),

J.........................................................................................................................

M ....................................................................................................................... [2]
(b) write down the letter that indicates,
(i) an element that exists as a diatomic gas at room temperature,
................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) an element that forms an ion with a +2 charge,
................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) an element which is unreactive,
................................................................................................................... [1]
(iv) an element which is a transition metal.
................................................................................................................... [1]

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(c)  (i) State the type of bonds formed when element J reacts with the chlorine. Examiner's
Use
................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Explain how the bonds in part (c) (i) are formed.
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [2]
(iii) Draw a labelled structure (all shells and nucleus) of a calcium atom.

[3]
(iv) Explain how an element’s group number in the Periodic Table is
related to its structure.
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]

[13]

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3 A sample of magnesium undergoes combustion when it is heated in oxygen as Examiner's
shown in Fig. 3.1. Use

tongs

magnesium

gas jar

Fig. 3.1
(a)  (i) Describe one observation for this reaction.
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Write the word equation for the reaction between magnesium and oxygen.
................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) The reaction between magnesium and oxygen is exothermic while the
heating of baking powder is endothermic.

Distinguish between an exothermic reaction and an endothermic reaction.

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) Iron rusts when exposed to moisture and oxygen. Rusting is an example of
corrosion of metals.

State and explain whether rusting is a chemical change or a physical change.

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [2]

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(d) When copper carbonate is heated, it breaks down into copper oxide and a gas. Examiner's
Use
(i) State what type of a reaction this is.
................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) Name the gas formed.
................................................................................................................... [1]

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4 In an experiment grade 9 learners were given a sample of each of the following Examiner's
substances to determine whether they are acidic, basic or neutral. Use

Table 4.1 shows the results after testing the samples with litmus papers.
Table 4.1
sample effect on blue effect on red nature of
solution litmus litmus sample
lemon turns red remains red (i) ...........................

pure water (ii) ........................... remains red neutral

soap water remains blue (iii) ........................... (iv) ...........................

vinegar turns red (v) ........................... acidic

(a) Complete Table 4.1 by filling in the missing information. [5]
(b) The learners were then provided with hydrochloric acid in a test tube and
universal indicator solution to test the pH of the acid. They added a few
drops of the universal indicator to the acid. The results are shown in Table 4.2.
Table 4.2.
colour of universal
sample solution indicator after adding it pH value
to the acid
hydrochloric acid red ..........................................
(i) Suggest the pH value of hydrochloric acid. Record it in Table 4.2. [1]
(ii) State the meaning of pH.
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Salts can be prepared by reacting an acid and a base.
(i) Complete the word equation for the reaction below by filling in the
missing information.
copper oxide + …………………….................. → copper sulfate + water [1]
(ii) Explain why lime is used to treat acidic soil in agriculture.
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [2]

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5 This question is about metals and non-metals. Examiner's
Use
(a) Name two important metals that are mined in Namibia.

1 ........................................................................................................................

2 ........................................................................................................................ [2]
(b) Complete Table 5.1 to distinguish between metals and non-metals in relation
to the given physical property. The first one is done for you.
Table 5.1
physical
metals non-metals
property
shininess shiny dull

density ................................................ ................................................

................................................ ................................................

electrical ................................................ ................................................

conductivity
................................................ ................................................
[2]
(c) Table 5.2 shows the reactions of four different metals with steam.
Table 5.2
metal reaction with steam
iron reacts slowly
magnesium reacts very rapidly
nickel reacts very slowly
copper does not react

Arrange the metals from the most reactive to the least reactive.

Most reactive.....................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

Least reactive.................................................................................................... [2]

(d) Hydrogen gas is produced when metals react with water.

Describe the test for hydrogen gas.

test ....................................................................................................................

result ................................................................................................................. [2]

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(e) Steel is an alloy of iron. Examiner's
Use
(i) Define the term alloy.
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) State one special property of steel.
................................................................................................................... [1]
(iii) Give another example of an alloy.
................................................................................................................... [1]
(f) Non-metals react with oxygen to give non-metal oxides.
(i) Complete the word equation to show the incomplete combustion of carbon.
carbon + oxygen → .................................................................................. [1]
(ii) Describe the effects of non-metal oxides such as sulfur dioxide on the
environment.
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [2]

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6 Fig. 6.1 shows a fork-lift truck lifting a box which has a mass of 140 kg. Examiner's
Use

box

250 cm

Fig. 6.1.
(a) Calculate the weight of the box.

weight = .................................... N [1]

(b) Distinguish between mass and weight.

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [2]
(c) The lifting mechanism raises the box of mass 140 kg through a vertical
distance of 250 cm.
(i) Convert 250 cm to metres.

................................. m [1]

(ii) Calculate the work done by the fork-lift truck. Write down the formula
you use. Show your working.

work done = ........................ J [3]

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(d) Before the box was lifted, it exerted pressure on the ground. Examiner's
Use
(i) Describe what is meant by pressure.
...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) The area of the base of the box is 0.5 m2.

Calculate the pressure exerted on the ground by the box. State the unit.

pressure = ................... unit ........ [3]

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For
7 Fig. 7.1 shows two objects, A and B, in different liquid columns. The objects are Examiner's
of the same size, and made of the same material. Use

fresh sea
water water

A B

Fig. 7.1
(a)  (i) State and explain which object, A or B experiences higher pressure.
object .........................................................................................................
explanation.................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [2]
(ii) State any other factor that affects pressure in liquids.
................................................................................................................... [1]
(b) Pressure also exists in the atmosphere.
(i) Name the instrument used to measure atmospheric pressure.
.................................................................................................................... [1]
(ii) In relation to the boiling point of water, explain the difference between
atmospheric pressure inland and at the coast in Namibia.
...................................................................................................................
...................................................................................................................
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................................................................................................................... [2]

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For
(c)  (i) The mass of each object in part (a) was found to be 8 g and occupied Examiner's
a volume of 5 cm3. Use

Calculate the density of the object. Show your working.

density = …………………………….. g /cm3 [2]

(ii) Use the value in part (c) (i) to determine whether the object would sink
or float in a liquid which has a density of 2 g/cm3. Explain your answer.
...................................................................................................................
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...................................................................................................................
................................................................................................................... [2]
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8 In an experiment, John investigates the effect of a parallel and series connections Examiner's
on the current through two electric bulbs. Use

He was provided with the apparatus shown in Fig. 8.1.

four cells two bulbs

connecting wires voltmeter ammeter

switch

Fig. 8.1.
(a) Draw a circuit diagram, using correct circuit symbols that John should use
when determining the current and the voltage across each bulb when they
are connected in series.

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For
(b) State the meaning of electrical current. Examiner's
Use
...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [1]
(c) Describe the energy conversions in an electrical cell.

...........................................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [2]
(d) Resistance is the opposition to current flow.

State two factors affecting the resistance of a wire. Explain how these
factors affect the resistance of the wire.

Factor 1..............................................................................................................
Explanation........................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................... [2]

Factor 2..............................................................................................................

Explanation........................................................................................................

........................................................................................................................... [2]
(e) A third bulb is connected to the circuit in part (a) in series with the first two bulbs.

Complete Table 9.1 using the words increases, decreases or no change

to state what happens to current and resistance of the circuit. Give a
reason for your answer.
Table 9.1
increases , Reason
decreases or no
change

current

resistance

[4]
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9 (a) Give one example of a metal that can be attracted to a magnet and one Examiner's
that cannot be attracted. Use

metal that can be attracted................................................................................

metal that cannot be attracted........................................................................... [2]

(b) Sketch magnetic field lines around the bar magnet shown. You may use 3
lines above and 3 lines below the magnet.

S N

[2]
(c) Give two uses of a magnet.

1.........................................................................................................................

2......................................................................................................................... [2]
[6]

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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements

Group

I II III IV V VI VII 0

1 4
H He
Hydrogen Helium
1 2
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
Li Be B C N O F Ne
Lithium Beryllium Boron Carbon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
23 24 27 28 31 32 35,5 40
Na Mg Al Si P S Cl Ar
Sodium Magnesium Aluminium Silicon Phosphorus Sulfur Chlorine Argon
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 64 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
Potassium Calcium Scandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Manganese Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Gallium Germanium Arsenic Selenium Bromine Krypton
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
85 88 89 91 93 96 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
Rubidium Strontium Yttrium Zirconium Niobium Molybdenum Technetium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony Tellurium Iodine Xenon
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
133 137 139 178 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
Caesium Barium Lanthanum Hafnium Tantalum Tungsten Rhenium Osmium Iridium Platinum Gold Mercury Thallium Lead Bismuth Polonium Astatine Radon
55 56 57 * 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
226 227
Fr Ra Ac
Francium Radium Actinium
87 88 89 †
*58 - 71 Lanthanoid series 140 141 144 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
†90 - 103 Actinoid series Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
Cerium Praseodymium Neodymium Promethium Samarium Europium Gadolinium Terbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytterbium Lutetium
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
Key a a = relative atomic mass 232 238
X X = atomic symbol Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
b = proton (atomic) number Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Americium Curium Berkelium Californium Einsteinium Fermium Mendelevium Nobelium Lawrencium
b 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

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