Candidate’ idato’s Name AssessmentNo| Sct feo) Name. school Gode Candidate's Sign pate i 1, 2. Si 4. 5. 6. a, 8. 9. 1 JUNIOR SCHOOL ASSESSMENT JESMA GRADE 9 cos - INTEGRATED SCIENCE (THEORY)- ‘TIME:1 hour 40 INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES | Write your nameand assessment number in the spaces provided above. Write the name and code of your school in the spaces provided above. Sign and write the date of the assessment in the spaces provided above. . This paper consists of two sections: Aand B. "Section A comprises Multiple Choice Questions numbered 1 0.30. ” ‘Section B comprises short, structured questions number 31 to 40. rower ALL the questions insection Aon the separate ANSWER SHEET provided. ‘answer ALL the questions in section B in the spaces provided inthis QUESTION PAPER. Do NOT remove any page from this question paper. (0. Answer ALL the questions in Engli For official use only SECTIONB. Task i Task2 Task3 Task4 Task 5 a 3 32 33 M 35 | 36 37) 38 39 | 40 | 41-55 ; question [Candidat 's score per task uum score oP for | o2 | 03 | 03] or ]os| 4 cae 13 ‘This paper consists of 8 printed ‘pages. candidates should check the question paper to ascertain that all,the pages are printed as indicated and that no questions are missing. www jesmapublishersitd.com "Publishers & Educational Boosters Led. Tel: 0794677748 /0 701545759 jn offence to reproduce, copy oF transmit whole or pat ofthis paper on any social media jable to criminal prosecution and civil claims for damages. TURN OVER4. SECTION A (30mks) Grade Nine learners were discussing about different ways of preventing rusting. The following answers were suggested, which one was incorrect? A. Cleaning and drying B. Galvanising C. Making alloys D. Oiling and greasing Which among the following elements is a non-metal? A. Mercury B. Magnesium C. Beryllium D. Phosphorus Which of the following statements about alloys is incorrect? A. Most alloys aré resistant to corrosion B. Alloys are made up of two or. more metals C. Alloys are harder and stronger than pure metals D. Alloys are softer which makes them more useful than pure metals. When carrying out an experiment to investigate conditions necessary for rust- ing, Anyang used anhydrous calcisem chloride in one of the test tubes. Which among the following answers was her reason? ‘A. To speed up the process of rusting. B. To prevent oxygen from dissolving in thewater C. To reverse the process of rusting D. Totrap moisture present in the test tube Junior School Assessment “5. » D. Tess Muthoni visited her grandmother in the countryside. When washing clothes, she realised that the water was forming a white substance and no form that was formed. The white insoluble substance was likely to be a B. Scrub D. Scum A. Cream C. Soap Mr Kariuki discussed with Grade Nine earners about the minerals present in hard water. Which learner gave the correct answer? A. Wairimu : Calcium and manganese ions B. Joyce: Manganese and magnesium ions C. Navman: Calcium and magnesium ions + Sodium salts and ealcium ‘We can remove water hardness through the following except A. Filtration B. Simple distillation C. Boiling D. Use of sodium carbonate Which one of the following is not a characteristic of hard water? A. Water does not lather easily with soap B. Formation of white spots on glassware C. Brightening of clothes Dz Hasa metallic taste Grade 9 integrated Science 003heat energy > light energy — sound energy B. Electrical energy — chemical energy > heat energy — light energy C. Chemical energy — electrical energy -> light energy —> sound energy D. Chemical energy — electrical energy sound energy —> light energy Grade 9 Integrated Science 00316. Which among the following is not a role 17. 18. 19, of diffusion in living organisms? A. Carrying out process of photosynthesis support in plants. B. Gaseous exchange in human beings. C. Absorption of digested food. D. Absorption of mineral salts in plants The following choices show different changes in a substance. Which among them show a temporary change in a sub- stance? A. Burning a wood into charcoal B. Anailundergoing rusting C. Melting a candle D. Burning a newspaper In which of the following situations will person exert the greatest ‘pressure on the ground? ‘A. When lying down on the ground B. When standing on toes. C. When standing on one foot D. When on the ground Study the diagram below and use if answer questions 19 and 20. Implantation takes place part; AS BQ oR DP Junior School Assessment a de 21. je 22 23. Fertilisation takes place in the part la. L Med ° AR B.S cQ DP ‘The smallest unit of an element that retains its chemical properties is A. A molecule B. Anion C. Acompound D. Anatom Boiling point of pure water is A. 90°C B. 120°C Cc. 100°C D. 80°C ‘Study the diagram below and answer the questions, ‘Whats the function of the part labelled C? A. Regulates water loss B. Supports and holds leaf blade C. Captures sunlight D. Transports water and mineral salts The following are conditions are Recessary for photosynthesis. Which one isnot? A. Warmth B. Carbon (iv) oxide C. Water ? D. Chlorophyll Grade 9 integrated Science 00325. 26. 27, 3h. 32. 33. 34, ‘Which of the following metals is used for galvanising of steel? A. Iron C. Lead B. Zinc D. Aluminium ‘The following are advantages of soft ‘water. Which one is not? A. Less soap is required when washing B. Itcontains minerals essential for growth C. More efficient in cleaning D. Does not lead to formation of scum The following are examples of atoms. ‘Which among the following elements is not important in plant growth? A. Helium B. Potassium C. Nitrogen D. Phosphorous The following are modes of nutrition in animals except? ‘A. Photosynthesis B. Parasitic C. Symbiosis. Holozoic The following are examples of endoparasites. Which one is not? A. Liverfluke ‘Which among them isa stable atom? “B. Roundworms A. Oxygen B. Nitrogen C. Ticks C. Argon D. Hydrogen D. Hookworms SECTION B: (40mks) Define an atom. (mk) ‘Name the three sub-atomic particles in an atom. @mks) a) b) ° Define mass number. (mk) ‘Acertain element has 13 as the atomic number and 14 as the number of neutrons. a) Name the element mentioned above. (mk) b) Calculate the mass number. (mk) Grade 9 integrated Science 003 Junior School Assessrient‘fi AMIE UL ait UCsaae anew soo LULIIUET IS 35. MrMasinde gave an example of silicon aS an examp: sUMIUET IS 28 and has 14s the number of neutrons. : (mi a) Calculate the atomic number. ) b) Represent the atomic number and the mass number using the element symbol. (1mk) b) Using numbers and full stops, show the electronic arrangement of the element. (Imk) 36. Study the diagram below and a1 the questions. a) Identify the element represented by the diagram above. (Imk) b) State whether the element above is a stable or unstable, ‘ (1mk) ©) Whatis the atomic number of the element represented by the 4, 'y the diagram? ? (imk) 37. Whats the maximum number of electrons can the fst energy level h Fis : el hold? (mk) See Junior School Assessment 5 Grade integrated Science 00338., Using diagrams, show the electronic arrangements of the following elements. a) Sodium (2mks) b) Oxygen (2mks) ©) Calcium (2muks) 39. State whether the elements illustrated below are metals or non metals. (4mks) a) : b) ° ° ie . = : © Oo 5 Re °) d) oe ( wd ) mS 40. Define the following terms. (3mks) a) Malleability b) Ductility Junior School Assessment 6 Grade 9 Integrated Science 003©) Metallic lustre 41. State two reasons why copper is used in making of electrical wires. (mks) i) i) 42. Define an alloy. ad 43. Complete the table below by writing the composition of the alloys. (mks) Alloy ‘Composition 'a)| Brass b)} Duralumin c)| Bronze 44, Why are alloys mostly preferred and useful than pure metals? Qmk:; 45. Gold and silver are used in making medals and jewelleries. Which property of metal allows, this? (mk) 46. The diagram below shows iron nails that were exposed to air fora long time. a) The brown substance formed around the nail is known as Qmks) b) State the conditions necessary for the formation of the brown substance, (2mks) Junior School Assessment 7 Grade 9 integrated Science 003