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SCIENCE 1113/02
Paper 2 April 2022
45 minutes

You must answer on the question paper.

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INSTRUCTIONS
• Answer all questions.
• Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
• Write your name, centre number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the page.
• Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
• Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
• Do not write on any bar codes.
• You should show all your working in the booklet.
• You may use a calculator.

INFORMATION
• The total mark for this paper is 50.
• The number of marks for each question or part question is shown in brackets [ ].

This document has 20 pages.

IB22 05_1113_02/7RP
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1 Draw one line from each cell drawing to its correct function.

Draw only five lines.

cell drawing function

makes sugar using

photosynthesis

contracts to cause
movement

joins with an egg

pollinates the stigma

of a flower

detects changes
in the surroundings

absorbs water
and minerals

transports
oxygen

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2 Pierre reacts metal compounds and acids to make three different salts.

The table shows the metal compounds and the acids Pierre uses.

(a) Complete the table to show the salts the reactions make.

metal compound acid salt made

calcium carbonate nitric acid

calcium nitric

sodium hydroxide sulfuric acid

sodium sulfate

potassium hydroxide hydrochloric acid

potassium chloride

[3]

(b) When calcium carbonate reacts with nitric acid a gas is made.

Write down the name of this gas.

carbon dioxide [1]

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3 This question is about the Sun and the Moon.

(a) Why does the Sun appear to move across the sky?

Because the Earth orbit around its axit [1]

(b) The Sun is a source of light.

(i) Describe how we see the Sun.

Light from the Sun travels to our eyes

[1]

(ii) Write down the name of another source of light in space.

star [1]

(c) The Moon is not a source of light.

Explain why we see the Moon.

Light from the Sun reflects to the Moon and travels to our eyes

[1]

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4 The diagram shows six stages in the life cycle of a pea plant.

The stages are not in the correct order.

A B C

NOT TO SCALE D E F

Write the letters to show the stages in the correct order.

Two of the stages have been done for you.

F C B D A E
[2]

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5 The table shows the properties of solids, liquids and gases.

(a) Complete the table.

arrangement of particles movement of particles

solid
closely packed together vibrate

liquid close together

move slowly

gas move quickly

far apart

[2]

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(b) This diagram shows two gas jars that have just been joined together.

gas jar containing air

gas jar containing

a brown gas

This diagram shows the two gas jars 10 minutes later.

both gas jars

contain a pale
brown gas

(i) Name the process that happens during the 10 minutes.

diffusion [1]

(ii) Describe how the process happens.

Use ideas about particles.

Random movement of particles from place of high concentration to low

concentration
[1]

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6 Chen investigates how much a ruler bends when he adds different objects.

no object object added

table
clamp

ruler
distance ruler
bends after
A object added

object

He adds the objects at position A.

He writes his results in a table.

distance ruler bends

weight of object
after object added
in N
in cm

0 0.0

1 2.1

2 4.0

3 6.1

4 8.2

(a) (i) Describe what happens as the weight of the object increases.
distance ruler bends increases
[1]

(ii) Explain why this happens.

The weight of object increases so there is a larger gravity

[1]

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(b) Chen repeats the investigation.

He moves the object closer to the clamp.

The object has a weight of 2 N.

(i) Predict the distance the ruler will bend.

3.0 cm [1]

(ii) Explain your prediction in (b)(i).

Use ideas about the principle of moments in your answer.

Moment = force x distance. Distance decreases so the moment also decreases

[2]

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7 The diagram shows the human respiratory system.

A
D

C B

(a) (i) Circle the letter on the diagram that identifies the diaphragm. [1]

(ii) Write down one function of the diaphragm.

Move air in and out of the lungs

[1]

(b) (i) Write down one function of the air sacs (alveoli) inside the lungs.

exchange of carbon dioxide and oxygen [1]

(ii) Describe one way the air sacs are adapted for their function.

large surface area

[1]

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8 The diagram shows an atom of hydrogen.

The nucleus contains only one particle.

(a) Complete the labels on the diagram.

electron
.....................................

nucleus containing

proton and neutron

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

(b) Write down the chemical symbol for hydrogen. H [1]

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9 Yuri investigates why the size of the leg of an elephant is different from the size of the leg of a horse.

NOT TO SCALE
5000 kilograms 500 kilograms

Yuri makes model legs of both animals.

He uses modelling clay to make different-sized cylinders.

Yuri places one cylinder on a desk.

He places 100 g masses on top of this cylinder until the cylinder starts to squash and
change shape.

force

100 g mass

modelling clay cylinders

Yuri tests two different diameters of cylinder.

(a) The cylinders are all cut to the same length.

Explain why this is important.

Length is a control variable so that he can carry out a fair test

[1]

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(b) What equipment does Yuri use to measure the diameter of the cylinders?

ruler [1]

(c) Yuri uses two cylinders for each diameter.

Explain why using two cylinders is important.

So that he can carry out a more accurate and reliable result

[1]

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10 Wind is an energy resource.

wind turbines

(a) Wind turbines supply energy.

Suggest two disadvantages of using wind turbines.

1 Wind turbines is needed to place in windy places

2 It is not always windy so energy generation is not constant

[2]

(b) People in many countries are trying to increase the number of wind turbines.

Suggest why.

To increase the use of renewable energy, and to reduce greenhouse gases

emissions that released into the atmosphere, in oder to reduce climate change

[2]

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11 Gasoline burns in oxygen to make carbon dioxide and water.

Circle two words that describe this reaction.

displacement

endothermic

exothermic

neutralisation

oxidation

respiration

rusting

[2]

12 The diagram shows fungi growing on a piece of wood.

Fungi are decomposers.

What are decomposers? Decomposers are something that lives on dead or decay
materials and break them down

Why are decomposers important? recyle nutrients and minerals, and increase soil fertility

[2]

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13 The diagram shows five arthropods.

These arthropods all have jointed legs.

V W X

Y Z

NOT
NOTTO SCALE
TO SCALE

Look at the key.

arthropods with jointed legs

has three pairs of legs has four pairs of legs

insects arachnids

does not has has a does not

have wings curved have a
wings tail curved tail

has one has two

pair of pairs of
wings wings

Formica Calliphora Aeshna Scorpio Argiope

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Use the key to find the names of arthropods V, W, X, Y and Z.

Write your answers in the table.

name letter

Aeshna
……………………..
Y

Argiope
……………………..
W

Calliphora V
……………………..
Formica X
……………………..
Scorpio Z
……………………..
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14 Lily investigates water pressure.

(a) Water is inside a container with holes in one side.

A hole

B
water
C

Where is the water pressure the greatest?

Circle the correct answer.

A B C D E
[1]

(b) Water is inside a different shaped container.

F G H
water

Compare the water pressure at F, G and H.

Water pressure in F, G and H are all the same

[1]

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15 Potassium is an element in Group 1 of the Periodic Table.

(a) Look at the word equation.

potassium + water potassium hydroxide + hydrogen

Write down the name of one product of this reaction.

potassium hydroxide [1]

(b) Look at the order of the elements in Group 1 of the Periodic Table.

Li lithium

Na sodium

potassium

Rb rubidium

Cs caesium

Fr francium

(i) What is the chemical symbol for potassium?

Circle the correct answer.

K N Na P Po
[1]

(ii) Predict which Group 1 element reacts the fastest with water. francium [1]

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16 Angelique measures the temperature of three samples of water.

The diagrams show her results.

0 40
10

–10 30
0

–10 –20 20

thermometer A thermometer B thermometer C

Record the temperature of each thermometer in the table.

thermometer temperature
in °C

A 0

B -11

C 32.5
[2]

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