MARU A PULA SCIENCE DEPARTMENT

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FORM 2 SCIENCE EXAM November 2022

1 hour 30 minutes Marks: 100

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READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS FIRST

Write your name and class in the spaces provided
Circle your teacher initial.
Write in dark blue or black pen.
Answer the Multiple Choice questions in the separate Multiple Choice Grid provided.
Answer the Structured Questions on the spaces provided in the Question Paper.

You may use a pencil for any diagrams, graphs or rough working.
Do not use staples, paper clips, highlighters, glue or correction fluid.

Answer all questions.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part question

For Examiner’s Use

Section A

Section B

Total

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This document consists of 20 printed pages
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SECTION A: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1. Which arrow on the graph shows the amplitude of the wave?

2. A dolphin has a range of audible frequencies of 150 Hz – 150 kHz

Which range of frequencies can be heard by both humans and dolphins?
A 20 Hz – 150 Hz B 20 Hz – 150 kHz
C 20 kHz – 150 kHz D 150 Hz – 20 kHz

3. A pulse of sound is produced at the bottom of a boat. The sound travels through the water and
is reflected from a shoal of fish. The sound reaches the boat again after 1.2s.

The speed of sound in the water is 1500 m/s.

How far below the bottom of the boat is the shoal of fish?
A 450 m B 900 m C 1800 m D 3600 m

4. Light passes through a prism as shown. The light changes direction and produces a spectrum
of colours.

Which term is used to describe the production of the spectrum of colours?

A diffraction B dispersion C refraction D reflection

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5. Scout P signals to scout Q on the other side of a valley by using a mirror to reflect sunlight.

Which mirror position would allow the sunlight to reflect towards scout Q.

6. What occurs when white light reaches a blue, opaque object?

A all colours are reflected
B blue light is refracted through the object
C blue light is absorbed by the object
D blue light is reflected while all other colours are absorbed

7. Which metal is most useful as the core of an electromagnet?

A copper B ‘soft’ iron C magnesium D ‘hard’ steel

8. Electrical apparatus is protected from magnetic fields by placing the apparatus in a box.
What is the box made from?
A aluminium B iron C cobalt D nickel

9. The graph shows a distance-time graph for a car travelling in a straight line.
In which region is the car slowing down?

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10. A small ball falls from a very tall building. Which graph shows the ball’s speed over time?

11. Which diagram represents a mixture of two elements?

12. The atomic number of argon is 18. The mass number of argon is 40.
How many protons, neutrons and electrons are there in an argon atom?

13. For each atom of carbon present in a molecule, there is an equal number of
atoms of oxygen but twice as many atoms of hydrogen. What is the formula of
the molecule?

A C2H2O2 B C2H2O4 C C2H4O2 D C2H6O

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14. The chromatogram obtained from inks P, Q, R, S and T is shown.

Which inks contain the colour yellow?

A P and R B Q and S C R and T D S and T

Use the following table to answer questions 15 and 16

Here is some data for four elements. The elements are given letters P,Q,R,S.
Element Boiling point oC Melting point oC
P -219 - 183
Q -39 357
R 1083 2582
S 78 890

15. Which element is a gas at room temperature?

A element P B element Q C element R D element S

16. Which element is liquid over the greatest range of temperature?

A element P B element Q C element R D element S

17. Which of the following is not true regarding separating mixtures and
compounds?
A Mixtures can be separated without changing the chemicals within them
B Compounds can be separated through filtration
C Distillation can be used to separate mixtures by boiling point
D Compounds can be separated using chemical reactions

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18. Which of the following is a mixture?
A ice B oxygen C hydrogen peroxide D air

19. What is a correct statement about the organization of the Periodic Table?
A elements with similar properties are organized in vertical columns
B metals are arranged on the right side, non-metals on the left side
C gases that only exist in molecules of 2 atoms are found in the far-right column
D the alkali metals are found the middle portion of the table

20. An iron nail is placed in a closed test-tube, containing gas L.

The nail rusts.

What is the name of gas L?

A carbon B hydrogen C nitrogen D oxygen

21. A test was performed on a food substance. A positive result was shown by a colour change to
blue-black.
What solution was used for the test?
A biuret solution C iodine solution
B DCPIP solution D Benedict’s solution

22. Which element is found in proteins but not carbohydrates?

A carbon B hydrogen C nitrogen D oxygen

23. Which type of food is not digested before being absorbed by the body?
A carbohydrate B fat C protein D water

24. What ensures that blood flows in one direction in the human circulatory system?
A diffusion of carbon dioxide C thick walled arteries
B diffusion of oxygen D valves

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25. The diagram shows the human alimentary canal.
In which structure is most glucose absorbed into the blood?

26. Some functions of blood are listed.

1 antibody production
2 blood clotting
3 oxygen transport
4 phagocytosis
What are functions of white blood cells?
A 1 and 2 B 1 and 4 C 2 and 3 D 3 and 4

27. The diagram shows part of the human gas exchange system.
Where does the exchange of gases between air and blood take place?

28. Compared with atmospheric air, air breathed out by a human contains
A less water vapour, less carbon dioxide.
B less water vapour, more carbon dioxide.
C more water vapour, less carbon dioxide.
D more water vapour, more carbon dioxide.

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29. Changes occur in a boy’s body at puberty; his height increases, more muscle develops and
body hair grows.
Which hormone stimulates these changes?
A adrenaline B insulin C oestrogen D testosterone

30. The diagram shows the human female reproductive system.

What is structure X?
A ovary B oviduct C uterus D vagina

SECTION B – STRUCTURED QUESTIONS.

1. The diagram shows a ray of light approaching a glass block.

(a) Complete the ray diagram to show the path of light as it travels through the block. [1]

(b) What is the name of this phenomenon?

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

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 (c) The light shines onto a ball. Farah is looking at the ball.

(i) Describe how light from the lamp lights up the ball and makes it visible to Farah.

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

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

(ii) Farah uses different colours of light and different coloured balls.

Complete the table to show the colours that the balls appear to Farah. [2]

(iii) Why does a black object appear black in any light?

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

[Total:6]

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2. A student is investigating a lens by shining light through it and creating a focused image.

The student places the screen at a distance, D, equal to 70.0cm from the illuminated object.
The student then places the lens so that a focused image appears on the screen.
The student measures the distance between the object and the lens, u.
The student measures the distance between the lens and the screen, v.
The student repeats the experiment, changing the distance each time.
Their data is recorded in the table below.

(i) Complete the table by multiplying u and v for each trial. [1]
(ii) Plot the student’s data below. Put uv (cm2) on the y-axis and D (cm) on the x-axis.
You do not need to start each axis at (0,0). [4]

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 (iii) Calculate the gradient (slope) of your line.

…………………………….. cm [1]
[Total: 6]
3. Fig. 3.1 shows a demonstration with magnets.

Fig. 3.1

The strong magnet has a pole on its top surface and a pole on its bottom surface. The
strong magnet is placed above a small magnet that is connected to a bench by a string.
a) Explain why the small magnet is in the position shown in Fig. 3.1.

…………………………………………………………………………………………

………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

b) The strong magnet is turned so that the opposite surface is now facing the small magnet.
State and explain what happens, if anything.

……………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]

c) How would you magnetize an iron pin using a magnet?

……………………………………………………………………………………………

……………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [1]

d) Explain how you would identify the poles of the magnet made in (c)

……………………………………………………………………………………………

…………………………………………………………………………………………… [2]
[Total: 6]

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4. The diagram shows a floating plastic ball attached by a long rope to a weight on the bottom
of a lake. A water wave on the surface of the lake causes the ball to move vertically up and
down.

(a) On the diagram, indicate the wavelength of the wave. Label the distance W. [1]

(b) Determine the amplitude of the wave.

amplitude = ....................................................... cm [1]

(c) Explain how the motion of the ball shows that the water wave is transverse.

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

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

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

[Total:3]

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5. Parachutes are used to slow down a certain racing car.
The figure shows the racing car with of total mass of 750 kg, slowing down by using a
parachute.

The figure below is the speed-time graph for 20s after the car reaches full speed.

At time t = 6.0 s, the parachutes open.

(a) Calculate the total distance traveled by the car until it stops.

distance = ..........................[2]

(b) What is the weight of this car? ………………………………………. [1]

(c) What is the full speed of this car in the first 20s in km/hr?

Speed =……………………..[1]
[Total:4]
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6. The following diagrams show representations of elements, compounds, and mixtures.

(i) Choose the letter that fits each description.

(a) a diatomic element ………………….

(b) an alloy ………………….

(c) a gaseous compound ………………….

(d) a mixture of two gases …………………. [4]

(ii) Provide names for the following compounds

(a) Ca(CO3)2 ………………………………………………………. [1]
(b) NF3 ………………………………………………………. [1]

(iii) Copper can be obtained from its ore, copper sulfide, in two stages.
First stage: heating the ore in air
Copper sulphide reacts with oxygen from the air to form copper oxide and sulphur dioxide
gas.
Second stage: heating the copper oxide with carbon
Copper oxide reacts with carbon to form copper and carbon dioxide gas.

(a) Give the names of three elements mentioned above.

1. .................................................................................................
2. .................................................................................................
3. ................................................................................................. [1]
(b) Give the name of one compound mentioned above.
.............................................................................................................. [1]
[Total: 8]

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7. Ethanol is produced by fermentation of a mixture of plant sugars. Describe how ethanol can
be separated from the rest of the fermentation mixture by fractional distillation.
In your answer:
•describe how to do the fractional distillation
•explain how ethanol is separated from the rest of the fermentation mixture using fractional
distillation
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..............................................................................................................................
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............................................................................................................................... [4]
[Total:4]
8. Element X can undergo the following physical changes.

(a) Give the scientific name for each of the numbered physical changes.
1 ..............................................................................................................................
2 ..............................................................................................................................
3 ..............................................................................................................................
4 .............................................................................................................................. [4]

(b) Explain why the changes shown are physical changes.

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

(c) One difference between boiling and evaporation is the rate at which the processes occur.
State one other difference between boiling and evaporation.
...............................................................................................................................
........................................................................................................................... [1]
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 (d) Chromatography can be used to separate a mixture of ions from different transition
element compounds.
Four samples, R, S, T, and U, each containing transition element ions, were placed on a
piece of chromatography paper.
Two solutions, Y and Z, each containing only one type of transition element ion, were also
placed on the same piece of chromatography paper.
The results of the chromatography are shown below.

(i) Which sample, R, S, T or U, contains the same ions as both solution Y and solution Z?
......................................... [1]
(ii) Which sample, R, S, T or U, does not contain the same ions as either solution Y or
solution Z?
........................................... [1]
(iii) In which sample, R, S, T, or U, has the greatest number of transition element ions been
separated?
....................................... [1]
[Total:9]

9. (a) Many parts of bicycles are made from iron or steel. These parts can rust easily, even
indoors. Give two ways to stop these parts from rusting.

(i) ..................................................................................................

(ii) .................................................................................................. [2]

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 (b) Write down the word equation for rusting.

[2]
[Total:4]
10. (a) Fig. 10.1 is a diagram of the alimentary canal and associated organs.

Fig 10.1

The boxes on the left show the letters on Fig. 10.1.

The boxes in the middle show some of the names of the parts in Fig. 10.1.
The boxes on the right show the functions of the parts.
Draw lines to link each part with its correct letter and function.

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letter on Fig. 10.1
name of the part function

A anus contains hydrochloric acid to kill bacteria

B mouth production of amylase, protease and lipase

C pancreas production of saliva

salivary
D site of egestion
glands

E stomach site of ingestion

[5]

(b) The anus is part of the large intestine.

State the names of two other parts of the large intestine.

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

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

(c) State where mechanical digestion occurs in the alimentary canal.

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

(d) Protein and fats are two of the components of a balanced diet.

State the names of three other components of a balanced diet.

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

2 ................................................................................................................................................

3 ................................................................................................................................................[3]
[Total: 11]

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11. Fig. 11.1 shows the human female reproductive system.

Fig 11.1

(a) Use the letters on Fig. 11.1 to identify:

the cervix ................................

the oviduct ..............................

the uterus ................................

the vagina ............................... [4]

(b) On Fig. 11.1, write an X to show where female gametes are produced. [1]

(c) State the name of the structure where fertilisation normally takes place.

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

(d) Sperm are the male gametes in humans.

(i) State the name of the female gamete in humans.

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

(ii) State the name of the cell that is formed at fertilisation.

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

(iii) State the usual site of fertilisation in humans.

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

[Total: 9]

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