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SECTION A (70 Marks)
The diagram below shows a rectangular container half-filled with a
liquid. Use it to answer question 1.
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10 cm
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cm
I (a) Calculaie the volume of the liquid.
cm' I /l
(b) The mass of the liquid is 45 g.

Calculate the density of the liquid.
(2)
(c) (i) The liquid is then heated.

How does this affect its densitY?
(1)
(i i) Explain your answer to (c) (i) above.
(1)
The diagrams below show a sei-up used to investigate two life
processes in plants and in anirnals. Use it to answer question 2.
light light lioht
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IlSn i.'"" : r,l:i .'J pond
fish
t".-.''"" "1 weed
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1..,.. '.,..
1..........I
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pond
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water--++
1. .,,...,......j
... .:.. I weed
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' jarP iar Q jar R
2. (a) After three days the following observations were made;

. the fish in jar P had died,
r the pond weed in jar Q had died,
. the fish and the pond weed in jar R were still alive.
Explain the observations made in the three jars.
Jar P.
(1)
Jar Q;
(1)
Jar R:
(2)
(b) Tiny fish and bacteria were introduced into jar R.

Construct a food chain using all the organisms in the jar.
(2\
The diagram below shows a set-up used to produce and collect a gas
from the reaction of zinc carbonate and hydrochloric acid'
Use it to answer question 3.
\d/ staie one observation thai vrould be made during the reaction
(1)
(b) Name the apparaius labelled Q
(1)
(c) Why is it possible to ccliect the gas using the method shown?
(1)
(d) Compleie ihe worcS-equation for the raaction.
(3)
/o\ Describe the posriive tesi for the gas.
Results:
(2)
(0 Suggesi the name of an acid that could be used in the place of

hydrochioric acid in this experiment.
(1)
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Use the information and the diagram below to answer question 5'
The circuit diagram below was used to investigate the electrical resistance of copper
and aluminium metals. A copper wire and an aluminium wire of the same size were
placed between points X and Y, one at a time.
r-=r
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5" (a)
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How many cells are connected in the circuit above?
(1)
t (b) What is meant by electrical resistance?

(1)
(c) The table below shows the amount of current recorded when each of
the two wires were connected between points X and Y'
Wire Amount of currenUA

Copper 2.58
Aluminium 2.39
{i) What conclusion can be drawn from the res.ulis?

(1)
(ii) State one feature of the wires that could be changed to make
the wires to transmit the same amount of current'
(1)
(d) state one precaution that should be taken when using electricity
(1)
The diagram below shows a model used to represent the development
of a foetus in the uterus. Use it to answer question 6.
plastic bag
string
stone
water
6. (a) What structures in a human being do the stone and the waier in the nrodel
represent?
Stone:
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(b) What is the function of the part represented by the plasiic bag?
(1)
(c) How long is the gestation period of a human being?
(1)
(d) compteie the flow chart below representing the main stages of birth
tn human beings.
k*-.*";l
ofthe r
Breaking of the
I uterus
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wa'ters
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Expulsion of
the placenta
(2)
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Use the information below to answer question 7.
A silver painted tank and a green painted tank, both filled with petrol, were
accidenially left open for four hours during a hot day' lt was later observed
that the voiumes of the petrol in the two tanks had reduced'
7. (a) Name the process that led to the reduction in the volume of petrol
(1)
(b) (') Which tank is most likely to lose more petrol?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer in (b) (i),
(1)
(c) Complete the table below by classifying the following names of objects
into bad and good conductors of heat.
oxygen copper rubber water lron mercury
Bad conductors Good conductors
I (2)
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8. (a) The diagram belor,,r shov,is the appearance of the eye Iens of a person v,rhen
looking at a nearby object. On the space below, draw the appearance of
theeye lens rltrhen a person is looking at a distant oblect
{l
eye lens distant object \t)
(b) Name the par't of the eye that controls the thickness of the eye lens
(1)
Use the information below to answer question I (c).
The average diameter of a human eye is 25 mm and the focal length of it

lens isd 5 mm when looking at an object which is 50 metres away,
(c) What vrill happen to the focal length of the eye lens tvhen lcoking at an
object 200 metres a'ttaY?
(1)
(d) State two uses of concave mirrors.
(2)
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Use the information below to answer question 9'
groups 1 and 2'

ln an athletic competition, the time keepers were divided into
I
During a 100 meires race, group started their stop watches
Yl?i::7:9when
the smoke of the starter-gui, while group 2 started their stop-watches
All the time keepers stopped their
trearing the sound of a-starter-gui.
were assigned to, crossed the finishing
watchJs immediately an athlete they
line.
g" (a) (i) which group recorded the exact time taken by an athlete in the
race?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer in (a) (i).
(1)
(b)Asoundwaveproducedbythestartergunconsistsofatrainof
compressions and rarefactions in the air'
how
Using compressions and rarefactions, draw a diagram to show
sound travels.
(2)
(c)(i)Doesthespeedofsoundincrease,decreaseorremainthesame,
when it travels from air to water?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer in (c) (i).
(1)
a.
The table below shows the nutritional value of different food substances.
Use it to answer question 10,
Energy P rotein Fat Carbohydrate Water lron Vitamin

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Food {
/kj lg !g lg lg /mg C /mg
Pi272 3,8 A-7 87 0.1 2
o I 1682
l^ .1'7 a
26.0 JJ.J i V 0
R 150 0.8 0 8.5 86 0.3
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5.7 0 7.2 79 l3 17
uiegt 0 t./ | 4v.t 39 0 n
Tebogo and Joe both take packed meals to schooi. Tebogo's meal is made
up of foods Q and U, urhile Joe's meal is made up of foods S and U.
10, {a) (i) Who of the two, Tebogo or Joe, has a meal of a low nutritional
value?
(1)
{ii) Explain your ansvver in (a) ii).
(1)
{b) {i). Which nutrient is missing in both Tebogo and Joe's meals?
(1)
('i) Name the deficiency disease caused by lack of the nutrieni

in (bi(i)
(1)
(iii) Which food from the table above, can best supplement the
nutrient?
(1)
(c) Describe the tesi for fats.'
(3)
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Theexperimentalset.upsPandQ,lvgreusedtoinvestigatefavourable
to answer question 11.
conditions for the growth of yeast. use the set-ups
yeast and
sugar solution yeast and
sugar solution
balloon
t
inflated?
11. (a) (i) ln which set-up would the balloon be more
(1)
( ii) Explain Your answer in {a) (i)'
(2)
(b) (i) Explain why yeast is used in bread-making
(2)
other
(ii) Name a substance that might be used in bread-making
than yeast.
(1)
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SECTICN B (i0 tu1arks)
Use the information and the table below tc answer question 12.
12. A student carried out taro experiments 1 and 2. io invesiigate the eifect of a catalyst on
the decomposition of concentrated hydrogan peroxide solution. Both experiments vrei'e
carried oui at 20oC usrng the same amount of hydrogen peroxide The volume of gas
collected in the t,vo experiments ilas measured over 120 seconds The results are
shown in the table below
Time/seconds 0 i40 60 80 100 120 |
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Volume i Exp.1
of gas/crn3
(a). On the gr-id below plot the graphs of volume of gas produceC againsi iime
for the two experiments Label the graphs Exp.1 and Exp 2. respeciively. (4)
120
1 '10
ofi
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.t3
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1,J ?4 30 40 5C e0 70 3C 30 100 C 11 12a

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(b) (i) ln which experiment was the cglalygl used?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer in (b) (i).

(1)
(c) Explain the differences in the rate of reaction between 0-20 seconds
and 60-80 seconds in exPeriment 1.
(2)
(di (i) what is the volume of the gas that would eventually be collected
in experiment 2?
(1)
(ii) Explain Your answer in {d) (i)

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INTEGRATED SCIENCE 1412
Paper 2 OctoberlNovember 2009
Marks: 80 Time: 2 Hours
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1" Write your examination number in the space provided above.
2. Answer ALL questions.
3. Allanswers must be urritten in the spaces provided.
4. Marks will be lost if ali necessary working is not shown.
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SECTION A
(70 Marks)
The diagram below shows an instrument containing two liquids

which do not mix. The densities of the two liquids are indicatEd
in brackets. Use itto answer question '1.
cooking oil (0.76 glcm3)
water (1.0 g/cm3)
t
1. {a) Name the instrument.
(1)
(b) State the term used to describe the type of liquids shown
(1)
{c) (i) Calculate the volume of ihe cooking oil'
(2)
{ii) Calculaie the mass of the cooking oil'
(2)
{d) An object of density 0.9 g/cm3 is dropped inside the instrument

Onthediagram,markwithletterXtherestingposiiionofthe
(1)
object.
(e) state a method that can be used to separate the two liquids.
(1)
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The diagrarn below shows a sin'lple camera.
tJse it to answer question 2.
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{a) Name the type of lens used.
(1)
(b) State one similarity between the human eye and a camera.
(1)
(c) A simple camera was not working properly such that it formed
bluned images. SUggest any two reasons why it formed
bluned images.
(2)
3. (a) Why is water described as a 'universal" solvent?
(1)
(b) A siudent prepared a salt solution using 80 cm3 of water and
{i} Calculate the concentration of the soluiion'
.g/cm3 (1)
(ii)
\"/ Another student prepared a salt solution of concentraiio-n
z.o g/cmtliom a'sati solution of conceniration 1.0 g/cm3
by adding more salt.
Describe another method that the studeni can use to

prepare the same soluiion of concentration 2.0 g/cm3 from a
salt solution of concentration 1'0 g/cm3.
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{ci State two diseases caused by drinking contaminated water'
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{d) Vlhy is it imporiant to conserve waier in Boiswana?
(1)
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Use tt're information and the diagram below to answer question 4.
The experimental set-ups below were used to investigate transpiration. The

set-ups were left for one hour.
iar
cobalt leaves covered

ch with Vaseline on
paper both sides
plastic
plant pot plant pot
Set-up A Set-up B
(a) What is the purpose of covering both plant pots wiih plastic?
(1)
ib) The cobalt chloride paper is blue when dry and pink when wet.
(i) What coiours will be observed on the cobalt chloride

papers afier an hour in both set-ups?
Set-up A......
Set-up'3.... (2)
{:i} Explain your answers in (b) {l}.
Set-up 4.......
(1)
{c) State two factors which can affect the rate of transpiration.
(2)
{di State one characteristic of desert plants.
(1)
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use the information and the dlagram betow to answer question 5.
shows
Tebogo was pricked by a sharp thom on her finger. The diagram below
pathway io1. messages to and from the central nervous system'
the ei-ectrical
spinal cord
5. {a) Name the parts labelled P and Q.
P......,
(2)
G ..,..
'(b) What type of action is demonstrated in the diagram?
(1)
(c) On ihe diagi'ap, use arolvs to sho',v the paih followed by

the message. (1)
td) Briefly describe the events thai occur in the nervous system
when Tebogo responds to the Pain.
(4)
Use the infonnation and the diagram below to answer question 4.
The experimentat set-ups below were used to investigate transpiration. The

set-ups were lefi for one hour.
Fr
cobalt leaves covered
with Vaseline on
paper both sides
plant pot plant pot
Set-up A Set-up B
b 4. (a) What is the purpose of covering both plant pots with plastic?
(1)
(b) The cobali chloride paper is blue when dry and pink when wet.
(i) What colours will be observed on the cobalt chloride

papers after an hour in both set-ups?
Set-up A.............
Set-up 3....... (2)
{ii} Explain your answers in {b} {ii.
Set-up 4.......
Set-up B
(1)
(c) Siate two factors whicfr can affect the rate of transpiration.
,.,.,,..,.(2}
{d} State one characteristic of desert plants.
(1)
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questiott 7.
Use the list o,f comston household chemicals below to answer
. Table salt
. Vinegar
r Citric acid
. Milk of magnesia
. Bleaching agent
7. Which of the chemicals:
(a) can be used tc ease pain caused by ant bites?

(1)
{b) is used to preserve vegetables?
(1)
(c) is contained in lemon juice?
(1)
{d) is neutral?
(1)
The diagrarn below shows a circuit with two bulbs connected in parailel.
t-!se it to answer question 8.
8. {a} (i) State the reason why the cunent passing through
the bulbs is not equal.
(1)
(i Given that V = IR, where R is the resistance, I is the cunent

') and V is the voltage, calculate ihe resistance of bulb F.
(2)
{b} On the diagram, draw the voltmeter measuring the voltage

across bulb F. (2)
(c) The two bulbs are then connected in series.
{i) What will happen to the brightness of ihe butbs?
(1)
{ii) Explain your answer in (c) (i).
(1)
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Thediagrambelowshowsachrornatogramobtainedusingsolutionssamples
three other
of three single dyes of colours blue, green and red and
H, l, and J. Use it to answer question 9'
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star
* I J- blue green reo

1,,,=
sample dye dye dye
9, ia) Which of the samples H, l and/or J contain the following:
tt) one dYe onlY?

(1)
(i!) a dye other than blue, green or red?

(1)
(b) Which dye is present in all samples?

(1)
{c) Explain why the starting line of the chromatogram should be

drawn with a pencii rather than lvith ink.
(2)
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use the diagram of aleal cell shown below to answer question 10.
chloroplasts
10. {a} (i) Name the part labelled Y.
(1)
(ii) What is the function of the part labelled X.
(1)
tb) Suppose all chloroplasts of many plants in the world are to be completely
damaged.
{:i What would be the colour of ihe leaves?
(1)
{ii} What would be the longterm effect of the damaged

chloroplasts to the temperature of the atmosphere?
(1)
(i'i) Explain your answer in {b) (ii).
(3)
11
sf clean air
The pia chart below sho+is tha percentag+ of difierent components
by mass. Use it to answ=r question 11 {a}'
'/o carbon dioxide
,11
I r. (a) Namgthe compcnents labelled X and Y'
/,{ \
x.....,.. \,i
l4\
Y..,,... \ '!/
{b} State one use of oxygen,

(1)
/a\ Describe the tesi for o>rygen.
(2)
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\uj Afte;' ii has rained, ihe air contains a lol oi water vapour bui
alier a few days the air becomes dry. Expiain what happens
to the vrater vapour.
(2)
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SECTIOilI B {l0ltdarks)
Answer all questions in thls section
Thetablebelowshowsthepulserateofastudentduringexerciseminutes'
for five
unJ i*r.Oiately after exercising. The student exercised
Use it to answer question 1'
Pulse
rate per
minute
grid below'
1. (a) Plot the graph of the pulse rate per minute against time in the
150
140
130
120
'1
10
Pulse rate
per
minute 100
g0
BO
70
60
56
Time in minutes
14
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SECTIOilI B {10 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
The table below shows the pulse rate of a student during exercise
and immediately after exercising. The student exercised for
five minutes'
Time
in 0 1
a
Z 4
( 6 7 U g 1^ 41
minr *es
Pulse
7n oq 133 133 133 133 133 108 70 70
rate per
minute
1. (a) Plot the graph of the pulse rate per minute against time in the
grid below'
Pulse rate
per
minute
i1
/d\
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lg-o112
(b) At what times did the student have a pulse rate of 116?
(1)
(c) What is the normal pulse rate of the student?
(1)
(d) Why is the pulse rate constant from 3 minutes to 7 minutes?
(1)
(e) Explain why the pulse rate increases during the early stages
of the exercise.
(3)
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SECTION A (70 marks)
1. complete the paragraph below by filling in some of the listed urords.
carbon dioxide chloroPhYll glucose hYdrogen
oxygen photosynthesis respiration transpirat!on
Green plants make their own food by the process of "" """""
This process takes place ln chloroplasts in ihe leaves.
traps light energy from the sun. This energy is used

to make and uiater to react together to form
and ............ which are the reactants in the process of
(6)
use the diagram and the information below to answer question 2'
A company installed electric cables betureen pylons P, Q and R as

shown, The
installation was done during a hot day.
the company had

2. During an inspection of the installed eleciric cables it showed that
made a mistake
(a) From the diagram, identify the mistake made by the company in
installing the electric cables'
(1)
(b) Describe horry the misiake can be of danger to people
(3)
Use the information and the diagrarn to answer question 3.
A small lump of sodium metal is placed into a beaker containing water.
sodium metal
water
3. (a) The sodium metalfloats in tvater. Which propert'y of sodium makes it

to float in the water?
(1)
(b) state two observations other than floating, that would be made during
the reaction.
(2)
(c) The solution produced during the reaction is alkaline.
(i) Name the alkali produced.
(1)
(i i) What colour change would be observed when a universal

indicator solution is added to the solution?
from... ... ,.. .. . to,. (2)
(d) Hydrogen gas is also produced during the reaction

Describe the test for hydrogen gas.
Test.......
Results (2)
(e) Name one of the substances that makes water hard.
(1)
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Use the information and the diagram below to answer question 4.
Traditional alcohol is made by mixing malt powder, sugar and pienty of vtaler,
The mixture is alloured to ferment ior 2-3 days in a \r'Jarm room. The mixture is
then boiled to sepai'ate the traditicnal alcohol as shorln in the set-up belotru.
trough filled
r,vith cold vtlater
a tank containing
a nrixture of nralt
traditional
residue, alcohol
alcohol
and water
L^â
Ittrdt
4. (a) Name the sepqration technique used above
(1)
(b) ln this sei-up, what is the purpose of ihe cold r.vater in the trough?
(1)
(c) Explain urhy the pipe passing through the trough is at the botiom rather
than at the top.
(3)
(d) State two oiher separation techniques besides the one named in (a) (a)
(2)
(e) The conceniration of the alcoho{ produced is about 96% by volume.

Suggest two permanent effecis that ihe alcohol might have on people
rrrho drink it rryithout diluting it.
(2)
The diagram below shows a boy pulling a box along the ground.
4. (a) (i) Using an arrow, show the direction of the force exerted by
the box. (1)
(ii) Calculaie the weight of the box.
(2)
(b) Suggest two changes that the student can make for the box to move
more easily.
(2)
(c) What type of energy enabies the boy to pull the box?
(1)
(d) State one difference between weight and mass
(1)
5 Complete the paragraph below by filling in some of the listed words"
excretion growth movement
nutrition respiration sensitivity
A living organism can be compared to a machine such as a car. The supply

of petrol for the car is similar to ..... .r...... The release of
energy when the petrol is burnt is similar to ... ... in a living
organism. This can bring about the . of wheels.

in living organisms is similar to the release of
exhaust fumes by the car. (4)
6. (a) Using symbols, draw a cii'cuit diagram with the following components:
. tvro cells,
r a switch,
in series and
: X""Hfficonnected
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' (b) The bulbs are then connected in parallel.

How lvould ihis affect the brightness of the bulbs?
(1)
7. D+fine ihe foilowing terms:
(a) Hormone
(2)
(b) Supersaturated solution
(1)
Thabo and Kabelo live in two different towns. The diagrams below
show their upper and lower teeth. Use the diagrams to answer
Key
l-decayed tooth
#r'*'-'\-Er.
til \ift,
(a) The water in one of the towns contains fluoride salts
(i) Who of the two lives in this town?
(1)
a
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) (i) above.
(1)
(iii) Explain the function of the fiuoride salts in the water.
(2)
(b) Why is the decay more likely in the molar teeth?
(1)
(c) On the diagram, Iabel with letter X the tooth used for cuiting. (1)
The diagram below shows the arrangement of particles in state 1 and
state 3. Use it to answer question 9'
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State 1 state 2 SLAtU \'
e. (a) on the diagram, draw the arrangemeni of tha pafticles in state 2. (1)
th\
\v/ What processes do leiters P and Q rep;'esent?
(2)
0
(c) (i) ln urhich state 1 ,2 or 3 viculd a substance be easily
compressed?
(i )
(ii) Expiain your answer" io (c) (i) above
(1)
(c) Name the process by which a subsia,;ce changes d1r=cily from

state I ic siate 3.
i1\
system of humans.
(a) Name the parts labelled trd and Y.
{2)
job'
(b) The pancreas is damaged such that it can no longer do iis
Describe how this would affect the body procesces'
(4)
\1-l (i) On tile diagi"am, tabel with letier X the part where digestion
(1)
of proteins begins.
(i i) Describe the positive tesi for proteins.
(3)
(d) State the enzyme used to digest fats.

(1)
The diagram below shows the structure of an atom.
parlicie R------7a1t
,t e+-nucreus
11. (d/ Name two pailicles found in the nucleus
and \t)
(b) N-ama the particle labelled R and state iis chai'ga
Name
Charge \L)
?he table below shows the results obtaine<i when solutions

w, x and Y are iested with a red litmus pap+r and a blua iitmus
paper. Us+ it to answer question 12'
Resu!is obiained Resuiis obtaineC

Solution using red iitmus using blue liimus
aDer n6r
Qlr rc
w Red
Red
4a
lL. (a) Which solution is an alkaline?
(1)
(b) Which soiution will not reaci with ihe oth+i'soluiions in

the table?
(1)
lul Which of the solutions is most likely to be vinegar?
(1)
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SECTION B (10 Marks)
A student carried out an experiment to find out how change in

voltage aeross a circuit afiects the current. The voltage was
changed using a variabl+ resistor. Tl're results are recorded in
the table below. Use it to answer question 1{a)to (e).
Voltaqe ru) Cunent (A)

0.8 0.4
2.1 1.05
4.2 2.1
6.'t 3.05
8.2 3.4
9.2 4.6
11.6 5.8
1. (a) On the grid on page 12, draw a graph of voltage against current. (3)
(b) Using your graph, find the voltage that would give a current
of 5.25 A. Shoiv how the value was obtained.
(2)
(c) At what voltage did the student record the current incorrectly?
('1)
(d) The gradisni of the graph represents the resistance.

Calculate the resistance of the resistor.
(3)
(e) Whai conclusion can be rnade from the graph?
(1)
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Answer all questions.
Diagrarns P, Q and R below show sarne methods used for separating mixtures.
Use the diagrams to answer question 1.
mixiure
P
filter paper
mixture
tâ
pure water
R
funnel and filter PaPer
mixture
1. (a) Name the methods shourn in diagrams P, Q and R'
a
p (3)
t\ ..,,,........
{b) Which of the three diagrams shows ihe method that can be used to separate
(1)
(i) a salt solution?............
(ii) ink? .. I r/
{c) What is the use of ethanol in the method shown in diagram Q?

(1)
What urill be the effect of using hot water instead of ice in the method shown
in
id)
diagram P?
(2)
(e) Give the term used to describe the pure water collected in the rnethod
shown in
diagram P.
(1)
The diagram below shows a piece of magnesium ribbon burning in air.
magnesium ribbon
tong
white powder
2. {a) Name the substance ihat reacted with magnesium to form ihe whiie powder
(1)
(b) Whatis the chemical name for the white porruder?
(1)
{c} ti) ls the white powder an element or a compound?
t t/
{i'} Explain your answer in {c) {i}
(1)
{d) Magnesium can also react with dilute acids.
(ii Name any acid that can react with magnesium
(1)
(ii) Write the word equation for a reaction between magnesium and the acid
named in (d) (i).
(?\
The set-ups X and Y below were used to investigate the burning of fuels in air.
Use the set-ups to answer question 3.
aV
air
i^-
iar Jdt
candle
lime rsater lime r,vater
set-up X set-up Y
o
*), {a} {i) ln which set-up witl the candle bui'n the longest?
(1)
(i i) Explain your answer in (a) (i).
(1)
tb) (i) Burning of fuels in air is similar io respiration. What will appear on the
walls of both jars afier the candles have gone off?
(1)
iii) Explain your answer in {b) {i).
t1\
ic) {i) Whai observation r,vould be made in the lime v,raier after the candles
have gone oii?
(1)
{ii } Explain your answer in (c) (i)
(1)
Use the informatisn and the diagrams below to answer question 4.
Diagram 1 shows a bent human arm. Diagram 2 is the cross-section of the upper arm taken
- Y to show the humerus bone and structures L and M.
through the line X
upper arm
humerus
Diagrarn 1 Biagram 2
4. (a) (il What type of tissue are structures L and M?
(1)
(ii) What aciions of s tructures L and M will make the arm to straighten?
L
t
fu!..,.........,. ,. . . ..:.... ...,... . .. (2)
{b} Name the type of joint at the elbow.
(1)
{c} State any two functions of the human skeleton
\t)
The diagram below shows a pyramid of energy consisting of green plants and
consumers P, Q and R. The total energy stored in some organisms is shown. At each
energy level, about g0% of the stored energy is lost.
Use the pyramid to answer question 5.
05kJ consumer P
/ KJ\ consumer Q
52kJ \ consumer R
/ soo t<.t
green planis
3. {a) {ii Calculate ihe total energy in consumer Q.
energy ........kJ {2)
(ii) suggest any turo processes that lead to energy loss between the energy
levels. t
(2)
"""'t""""'
(b) Green plants are producers in energy pyramids. what is a producer?
(1)
{c) Use the food chains beior,'l to construct a food web,
cabbage ---------------' caterpiilar sparrow ----------+ eagle

cabbage ---------+ hare ----------+ eagle
peas ------+ hale ----------+ ea$le
peas ----------------+ caterpillar -* eagle
---?sparrow
-=-9'
(A\
The diagrarn below represents the human circulatory systern. The main blood vessels
are labelled as E, F, G and H. Use it to answer question 6.
o. Which of the blood vessels labelled E, F, G and H,

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{i) carries blood that has the highest pressure?
(1)
{ii) carries blood that has the lowesi pressure?
(1)
tb) Name the blood vessels F and H.
Blood vessel F............... ... . .. (i)

;
Blood vessel H.............. ... . (1)
(ci Explain how physical exercise reduces the risk of heart attack.
(1)
The diagram below shows two light rays P and Q from a burning candle. The light
rays are falling on a plane mirror. Use the diagram to answer question 7'
plane mirror
light rays
burning candle
7. {a} On the diagram, draw the reflected rays of P and Q. \z)
On the diagram, draw the image of the candle. (3)

{b)
{c) State any use of a plane mirror.
(1)
The diagram below shows Thabo and Neo playing Gn a see-saw.
e (a) On the diagram, ciearly labelwith a line
(i) the pivot,
{ii) the load when Neo is moving uP. \t)
. (b) Neo has a mass of 55 kg. Calculate herweight. (g = t0 Nlkg).
Weighi ,.................N (2)
(c) State what Thabo should do io keep Neo up yet applying less effort.
(1)
{d} What is a machine?
(1)
Use the information and the diagram of an electric circuit below to answer question 9.
Bulbs Bt and 82 aG ideniical, Devices P, Q and R are metres.
Suritch 3v
Br Bz
L {a) {i) Name the type of the circuit shovt;n.
/1\
{ii} State one disadvantage of using this type of circuit when wiring houses.
(1)
(b) Name the metres labeiled P and Q.
(2)
(c) When the switch is closed meiers P, Q and R shor,v some readings.
{i) How will the reading on meter Q compare with that on meter R?
(1)
(iii Explain your answer to (c) (i).
(1)
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The diagram below shows a rnan riding a bicycle down a slope without pedailing.
10. {a} Name the force thai makes ii possible for ihe man to ride the bicycle down the slope
without pedalling. .
(1)
{b) State the energy change that takes place as the man rides the bicycle down
the slope wlthout pedalling.
{c) (i) At the bottom of the slope, the man applied the brakes until the bicycle
stopped moving,
Name the force that stopped the bicycle.
(1)
(ii) State the energy change that takes place when the brakes are applied.
{'ii)' The rnan travelled at a speed of 20kmlhand hetook 30 seconds to

reach the bdttom of the slope. (1 hour = 3 600 seconds)
Given that, s = !, r,neres is the speed, rl the distance and t the time,
t
calculate the distance from the top of the slope to the bottom of the slope.
Distance = km (3)
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SECTION B (10 Marks)
Answer all parts of the questlon
11. An experiment was conducted to investigate the rate of water loss by a plant at different times
of the day. The resulis are as shown in the table below.
Tirne in hours 03 00 06 00 09 00 12 00 15 00 18 00 21 UU 24 00
Rate of water
loss in crn3 a2 4.75 1.60 1.74 1.74 1.60 030 0,20
cer hour
{a) On the grid prorrided below, plot a graph of rate of waier loss against time.
Rate of
water
loss in
cmt per
hour
tt
Time/hours
(b) Name the process that is being investigated
(1)
(c) Use the graph io find ihe rate of water loss at 04 30. Show on the graph how
the value was obtained.
cm3 per hour (2)
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{d) {i) Between which times was the rate of water loss constani?
(1)
{ti) Suggesi why the rate of water loss was constant betureen the times
stated at (di {i}.
(1)
(e) Suggest how an increase in humidity at 10 00 would affect the rate of water
loss in the next two hours.
(1)
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3. All answers must be r,vritten in the spaces provided.
4. Marks will be lost ii all necessary working is not shown.
6, A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 20.

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SECTION A (60 Marks) l'^'';;2"'
Answer a!l questions in this section.
F, during a
The diagram below shows the heart at different stages, E and
heart-bJat. Use it to answer questions 1 (a) and (b)'
pulmonary
vein
valves
1. (a) (i) Name blood vessel, X.

(1)
(ii) Which of the blood vessels, X or the pulmon'ary vein, carries blood
with more oxYgen?
(1)
(ii i) Explain your answer in (a) (ii).
(1)
(b) Describe what happens at stage E'
(2)
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(c) What is the function of the valves at stage F? Use
(1)
The diagram below shows a birth control device used in a part of a female
reproductive system. Use it to answer question 2.
uterus
-.i .r birlh control

t\ deviee
,"
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2. (a) On the diagram, label with a letter,
(i) U, the part where hormones are produced. . (1)
T, the part where implantation normally takes place. (1)

{ii)
(b) (i) Name the birth control device shown.
(1)
(i i) Explain how the device works in birth control'
(2j
(iii) State one disadvantage of using this device of birth control.
(1)
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The table below shows the average percentage cornposition of gases Use
in inhaled air and in exhaled air by human beings.

Use it to answer questions 3 (a) and (b).
Composition of gases in
Gas lnhaled air Exhaled air
Nitrogen 79% 78.7%
Oxygen 20% 16%
Carbon dioxide a.03% 4.2o/o
3. (a) Calculate the percentage of oxygen absorbed into the blood from the
inhaled air. Show Your working.
percentage of oxYgen = "/" (2)
(b) Explain why 4.2% of carbon dioxide was exhaled whereas 0.03% was
inhaled.
(2)
(c) Gaseous exchange occurs in ihe lungs.
(i) Name the part of the lungs where gaseous exchange occurs.
(1)
(ii) State one characteristic of the part named in (c) (i).
(1)
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The table below shows the pH values of five substances. Use
Substance P a R S T
pH value 5 7 13 I 1
4" (a) Which of the substances P, Q, R, S or T;
(i) is a weak acid?
(1)
(ii) could be pure water?
(1)
(iii) would be the best to neutralise excess acid in the stomach?
(1)
(b) What will be the colour of a Universal lndicator liquid in substances

S and T?
s..............
T..,..,.... (2)
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Diagrams X and Y represent allotropes of carbon. Use
Use the diagrarns to answer question 5'
XY
E (a) ln which group in the Periodic Table is carbon found?
(1)
(b) Define allotropes.
(1)
(c) (i) \I/hich of the allotropes, X or Y, conducts electricity?
(1)
(i i) State the reason for your answer in (c) {i).
(1)
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Use the diagram and the inforrnation below to answer question 6. Use
The diagram shows an incomplete set-up used to investigate the change in the
temperature of pure water when heated. The pure water used in the experiment
was at room temperature af 25"C and was heated until it boiled. The boiling
point of water is 96"C and the rruater took 20 minutes to boil.
beaker
pure water
Bunsen
burner
ia) A thermometer is missing from the set-up.

Use a cross (x) to show the position where the bulb of the thermometer
should be placed in the beaker (1)
tb) Using the grid below, sketch the heating curve of the water in ihe
investigation above. Label the curve with letter A.
120
100
BO
Temperature
l"c
15 2A 30 35
Time/minutes
(2)
(c) The experiment was repeated, now heating with two Bunsen burners to
double the amount of heat.
On the grid above, sketch the expected heating curye of the repeated
experiment and label it B. (2)
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The diagrams below show two laboratory mercury thermometers A and B. Use
Use them to answer question 7.
mercury
bulb
Thermometer A Thermometer B
7. (a) State the difference between the two thermometers'
(1)
(b) (i) Which of the thermometers can be used to measure a wider range
of temperatures?
(1)
(i i) Explain your answer in (bi (i).
(1)
(c) The rQading on thermometer Ais 27'C.

What will be the reading in the Kelvin scale?
K (2)
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The diagram below shows an optical instrument used by a student toview Use
an object. Use it to answer questions 8 (a) and (b).
student's eye
tr
8. (a) Name the type of the mirrors used in the optical instrument.
(1)
(b) On the diagram, show how the tight rays reach the student's eye. (2)
{c) State any of the laws of reflection.
(1)
(d) (i) Describe a transverse wave.
(1)
(ii) Give one example of a transverse wave.
(1)
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9. (a) (i) State any two effects of a force on the motion of a body. Use
(ii) Define acceleration.
(1)
The diagram below shows a trolley of mass 2.0 kg pulled along a

smooth surface with a constant force, F.
Use it to answer question I (b).
2.0 kg
zrn\
F <- l{o)l
N// \2 surlace
(b) (i) The acceleration of the trolley is 1.5 m/s2.

Calculate the magnitude of force F.
(3)
(ii) Another force of 2.0 N is applied on the trotley in the opposite

direction.
Suggest what will happen to the motion of the trolley.
(1)
(iii) Apart from force F, name any other force acting on the body.
(1)
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(c) A bus leaves the bus rank and its speed increases from 0 to 60 m/s in Use
30 seconds. Calculate the acceleration of the bus.
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10. Name any two layers of ihe Earth.
(2)
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The diagram betow shows one of the methods that can be used to Use
magnetise a piece of an iron bar. Use it to answer question 11.
magnet
direction of movement
A iron bar B
11. (a) Name the method used in the diagram above to magnetise the iron bar.
(1)
(b) What pole would be induced at end B on the iron bar?
(1)
(c) (i) What type of magnet would be formed?
(1)
(i i) Explain your answer in (c) (i).
(1)
(d) Name another method that can be used to magnetise the iron bar.
(1)
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SECTION B (20 Marks) Use
Answer all questions in this section'
Use the information below to answer question 12'
The table shows the estimated HIV prevalence in 20a4 among women of different
age groups who attended an antenatal clinic in Marula town.
Age group .)n.)A 40+

<20 20-24 25-29 35-39
(vears)
HIV prevalence 12 27 35 30
4a
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12. (a) On the grid below, draw a bar chart using the information in the table.
The first bar has been drawn for you.
HIV
prevalence
('k)
20-24 25-29 30-34 35-39

Age group (years)
(4)
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(b) Which age group has the highest percentage of HIV prevalence among Use
women?
(1)
(c) A27 years oid woman attended the Marula antenatal clinic.
What is the percentage chance that the woman is HIV positive?
(1)
(d) Describe the trend of the spread of HIV amongst women attending the
antenatal clinic in Marula town.
(2)
(e) Suggest any two reasons why the results of this study may not be a true
reflection of the percentage of women who are HIV positive in Marula town.
(2)
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Use the diagrarn and the informatlon below to answer questions 13 (a) to (d). Use
The diagram shows a set-up used to compare the reaction of calcium with water
and thaiof barium with water. To make the comparison of the reactions fair, the
mass of barium and the mass of calcium should be the same. The two metals are
found in Group 2 in the Periodic Table.
plunger
metal
13. (a) Name gas Y.
(1)
(b) suggest two oiher factors which should be the same to make the
comparison fair.
(2)
(c) After two minutes from the start of the experiment, the plunger of the
syringe in the barium experiment had moved oui furlher than in the
calcium experiment.
Explain this observation.
(1)
(d) Which substance other than water can be used in the experiment?
(1)
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Use the information below to answer question 13 (e). Use
A student was provided with the following apparatus:
- ruler
- triple-beam balance
- 254 ml beaker
- 25A ml measuring eylinder
- 500 ml of water in a beaker
- a string
- a metal ball with a hook
- a cork
(e) Describe how the volume of the cork can be determined using the apparaius
listed above. You may use diagrams in your description.
(5)
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SECTION A (60 Marks
The diagram below shows a cross section through a leaf.

thick waxy
cuticle
vascular bundle
1. (a) Name the structures labelled X, Y and Z.
x........
Y..............
2.............. (3)
(b) Why do the structures marked Y have more chloroplasts than any other
part of the leaf?
(2)
(c) Why are the structures marked X lined with a thick waxy cuticle?
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Examiner's
Use
The diagram below shows parts of the nervous system which are used to
coordinate the response of a hand as it accidentally touches a hot object.
Use it to answer questions 2 (a) and (b).
effector spinal cord

receptor in
skin of hand z
2. (a) Name the neurones X and Y.
x
(2)
(b) Describe what happens when nerve impulses arrive at point Z?
(2)
(c) From the list below, circle the two voluntary actions.
playing swallowing blinking
singing breathing (2)
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The diagram below shows part of the carbon cycle.
3. (a) Name processes X and Y.
x............. ... (1)
Y ............ .. (1)
(b) How is the carbon in the green plants passed on to the foxes?
(2)
(c) A lot of green plants are cut down.

Explain the effect on this on the amount of carbon dioxide in the air.
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4. (a) Define a vector quantity.
(1)
The diagram below shows two forces acting on a moving car.

Use it to answer question 4 (b).
200 N ts- 1200N

frictional force
fonvard force
(b) (i) Calculate the resultant force acting on the car.
(1)
( ii) The mass of the car is 500 kg.

Calculate the acceleration of the car.
. (2)
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5. (a) What is a renewable source of energy?
(1)
Use the information below to answer question 5 (b).
The following is a list of some forms of energy and some sources of

energy;
light kinetic gravitational
paraffin radio
(b) Using the list above, complete the table below to match the form of energy
to its source.
Form of energy Source of energy

Chemical
Bulb
Sound
(3)
(c) State the main change of energy which takes place in a bicycle dynamo.
....... to ....... (2)
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The diagram below shows an electric circuit. Use it to answer question 6.
12V
6. (a) Name the type of circuit shown.
(1)
(b) Calculate;
(i) the total resistance of the circuit,
resistance = (2)
(ii) the total cunent in the circuit.
current = A (2)
(c) On the diagram, draw a voltmeter to measure the potential difference

across the 4 f) resistor. (2)
(d) ln the space below, draw the symbol of a bulb.
(1)
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The diagrams below show two types of waves, A and B.

Use the diagrams to answer question 7.
wave A wave B
7. (a) What type of wave is B?
(1)
(b) (i) On wave A, show the amplitude. (1)
(i i) On wave B, show the wavelength. (1)
8. Each box below contains a description of a term. i

Join each box to the correct term. The first one has been done for you.
Description Term
r geosphere
The solid mass of water found on, under and over
the surface of a planet.
biosphere
The solid part of the earth consisting of the crust

and the other mantle.
hydrosphere
A larger amount of gases surrounding a material

body held in place by the gravity of the body.
o atmosphere
(2)
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The diagram below illustrates the change of state of matter of a certain
substance. Use it to answer question 9 (a).
9. (a) Name the process represented by letter W.
(1)
(b) A substance melts at7"c and boils at 78'c. ln the box berow, draw the
arrangement of particles of the substance at 15"C.
(1)
(c) Explain why 10 g of water vapour occupies more space than 10 g of ice.
(d) (i) ln which state of matter, solid, liquid or gas, does diffusion occur
fastest?
. (1)
(i i) Explain your answer in (d) (i).
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The diagram below shows an experimental set-up used to demonstrate the
extraction of iron from its ore. Use it to answer question 10.
gas bubbles
mixture of lime water
rust and
charcoal
heat
10. (a) What is the chemical name for rust?
(1)
(b) Write a word equation for the formation of rust.
(2)
(c) At the end of the experiment a grey metal remained in the flask.
(i) Name the grey metal.
(1)
(ii) State what will be observed as the gas produces bubbles through
the lime water.
(1)
(iii) Explain your answer to (c) (ii).
(2)
(d) Lime water is alkaline.

Define an alkali.
(1)
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The diagram below shows a jigsaw representing energy transfer between
organisms in an ecosystem. Use it to answer question 11.
KEY
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small --Ci- - Jrgsaw ptece
fish --tJ-
I
I - direction of energy
transfer is +
11. (a) What is an ecosystem?
(1)
(b) State the form in which energy is transferred between the organisms in
the jigsaw.
(1)
(c) use the organisms from the jigsaw to draw a food chain showing three
energy Ievels.
(2)
(d) A student is given a jigsaw piece of decomposers. On the jigsaw diagram

above, show by drawing, where the piece should be placed. (1)
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SEGTION B (20 Marks)
12. The diagram below shows Tito pushing Thabo on a dangler. One swing of the
dangler is when Thabo moves from point X to point Y and back to point X.
(a) Measure and record angle p.
angle p = (1)
(b) The diagram below shows a stop watch displaying the time taken to
complete five swings.
*geba
min se( *",

ffiffi
(i) Write down the time taken for the five swings.
time for five swings = (2)
( ii) Use your answer to (b) (i) to calculate the time taken by Thabo to
complete one swing.
time for one swing = (2)
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Thabo and Tito repeated their play on the dangler using eight different lengths
of the rope. The time taken to complete one swing of each length of rope was
calculated and recorded in the table below.
Length of rope/ m 0.5 0.8 1.4 1.9 2.4 2.9 3.4 3.9
Time for one swing/ s 1.4 1.9 2.5 2.9 3.2 3.1 3.7 3.9
(c) On the grid below, plot a graph of the time taken for one swing against the
length of the rope.
4.0
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(d) Use your graph to determine the time taken for one swing when using a rope
that is 1.5 m long.
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The diagrams below show steps which were followed by a student when
separating salt from sand. Use the diagrams to answer question 13 (a).
Step 2
bunsen
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Step 3 Step 4
13. (a) (i) Name the solids labelled T and U.
r'.......'..... .... (1)
u......." ..... (1)

(ii) Name processes in steps 2 and 3.
Step2 .... ...... (1)
Step 3 ...... ....... (1)

(iii) Suggest a reason for using warm water at step 1.
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Use the information and the diagram below to answer question 13 (b).
The set-up below represents an experiment that was conducted by some students
to demonstrate absorption of end products of digestion.
glucose and starch mixture
beaker water
visking tubing
(b) After 15 minutes from the start of the experiment, the water in the beaker
was tested for glucose and for starch.
(i) Complete the table by indicating whether the results of the test for
glucose and for starch were positive or negative.
Test of nutrient Result

Starch
Glucose
(2)
(i i) Explain the results of the starch test in (b) (i).
(2)
(iii) Suggest the name of the substance in the human body that is
represented by water in the set-up above.
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Silicon is a non-metallic element. Some of the properties of silicon are

similar to those of metals.
The following is a list of some of the properties of silicon.
. shiny and grey in colour

. hard but brittle
o melts at 1410'C
. forms acidic oxide
1. (a) Which two of the properties of silicon are similar to those of metals?
(2)
(b) (i) What is the physical state of silicon at room temperature?
(1)
(ii) Describe the arrangement and the movement of particles in a silicon

element at room temperature.
Arrangement
(1)
Movement
(1)
(c) [J ln the space below, draw the atomic structure of silicon showing all
electrons. lndicate the number of protons and that of neutrons in your
drawing. Refer to the periodic table on page '16,
(3)
(ii) Which part of the atom contains protons?
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peroxide in the presence of a catalyst.
@} (i) Complete the word equation below for the decomposition of hydrogen
peroxide.
catalv5t +
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(2)
(ii) Name a suitable catalyst that is used in the reaction.
(1)
@ Ozone (Os) and Oxygen (Oz) are different forms of the same element in the
same physical state.
What term is used to describe these two forms of the same element?
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The diagram below shows an electric kettle with the body made of metal. The
kettle is filled with water. Use it to answer questions 3(a) to (c).
metal bod
heating element
3. (a) Explain why the heating element is placed near the base of the kettle.
(2)
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(b) The heating element of the kettle has a power rating of 2500 w.
(i) Explain this statement in terms of energy.
(1)
(ii) The cost of 1 unit of electrical energy (1 kwh) is P0.60.

Calculate the cost of using the kettle for 15 hours.
Cost = .....:.......... (3)
(c) Suggest an improvement that can be made to the kettle to reduce heat loss.
(1)
(d) State any two methods of heat transfer.
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4. (a) State the principle of moments.
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Use the diagram and the information below to answer questions 4 (b) to (d).
A boy is standing on a metal bar of length B m as shown in the diagram

below. The metal bar is supported at point A and it is balanced
horizontally. The boy is standing 2.metres from point A. The weight of the
metal bar, W, acts at the centre of the metal bar.
metal bar
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(b) Which term describes the turning effect of a force at point A?
(1)
(c) Calculate the turning effect of a force about point A due to the boy.
Moment of force = (2)

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Weight = N (2)
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The diagram below shows a machine used to lift a load.
matns
power
source
iron core
iron bar
5. (a) What method of magnetisation is used in the maclrine shown?

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(1)
(b) The machine can lift a maximum load of 5000 N.
Suggest two ways in which the machine can be improved to make it lift a
heavier load.
(2)
(c) (i) Which of the diagrams below shows the correct way of storing
magnets?
x Y z
bar magnets v
piece of
metal
wood I
keepers [:Xn:",,X'
magnetic
keepers
(1)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer to (c) (i) above.
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(1)
Below is a list of hormones and the functions of some of them.

Draw a line to connect a hormone with its function. One has already been done
for you.
Hormone Function
lnsulin
Prepares the body for action
,t Stimulates liver cells to convert excess glucose

to glycogen
Progesterone
Controls the development of secondary sexual

characteristics
Adrenaline
Promotes development of a deep voice
Oestrogen
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ln an ecosystem, an ecologist found a mophane tree to be having 10 000

leaves which are food for 1000 mophane worms. On the same tree, there
were 2 owls which were depending on 100 weaver birds for their food. The
weaver birds feed on mophane worms.
7. (a) Name the habitat in this ecosystem.
(1)
(b) Draw a labelled pyramid of numbers for the ecosystem described above.
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(c) All mophane worms were harvested from the tree.
Suggest two ways in which the ecosystem will be affected.
(2)
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The diagram below shows an incomplete carbon cycle. The letters A to G
represent some of the processes that take place in the cycle.
Use the diagranr to answer question 8.
Carbon Carbon
compounds in compounds in
fossil fuels dead animals and
plants
Carbon
v compounds in
plants
8. (a) What does the letter X represent?
(b) Which letter represents;
(i) respiration?
(1)
(ii) combustion?
(1)
.Y (c) (i) On the diagram, draw an arrow to represent the process of
photosynthesis and label it P. (1)
(ii) Write the word equation for photosynthesis.
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The pie charts below represent the proportions of different nutrients found
in food substances P, Q, R and S. Use them to answer questions 9 (a) to (c).
Key:
E Water
I Fats
ffi Proteins
riTx Carbohydrates
9. (a) State with a reason, which of the food substances P, Q, R or S is the best
source of energy.
Food substance (1)
Reason (1)
(b) (i) At an ante-natal clinic, an unborn baby was suspected to be underweight. g

Which of the food substances P, Q, R or S would be best recommended
to the mother?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (b) (i) above.
(1)
(c) State with a reason, which of the food substances P, Q, R or S would most
likely lead to heart related diseases if eaten for a prolonged period.
Food substance (1)
Reason
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State the end product in the digestion of carbohydrates.
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10. The following is a list of some features of the Earth's spheres.

From the list circle the features of hydrosphere.
plants rivers insects rain rocks
(2)
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SECTION B (20 marks)
Use the information and the diagram below to answer questions 11 (a) to (c).
The diagram shows a set-up that was used in an experiment to investigate the
relationship between the length of a wire and its resistance. The voltmeter was used
to measure the potential difference across different lengths of the wire. The sliding
contact was initially placed at the 15 cm mark from the end of the wire.
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The experiment was repeated by placing the sliding contact at different lengths
of the wire. Some of the results of the experiment are recorded in the table below.
Length Voltage Resistance

(cm) ry) f)
0 0 0
15.0 2.0 2
30.0 4.0 4
45.0 6.0 Y
60.0 8.0 B
90.0 12.0 12
11. (a) The current in the circuit was 1 .0 A.

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The resistance of the wire is calculated using the relationship R = i
Complete the table by calculating the resistance of the wire when the sliding
contact was placed at the 45.0 cm mark. (1)
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(b) (i) On the grid below, plot a graph of resistance against length of the wire.
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Length / cm
V . (4)
(ii) Using your graph, find the resistance when the sliding contact is placed
at the 75.0 cm mark. Show your working.
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(c) (i) What conclusion can be drawn from the investigation?
(1)
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(d) Which instrument is used to measure current?

(1)
The diagram below shows steps followed when carrying out a certain
test
on a gr;en Ieaf. Use it to answer question 12 (al'
boiling
alcohol
hot water
bunsen
burner
flame
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few drops of
iodine poured
over the leaf
white tile
12. (a) Give reasons for carrying out the following steps;
(i) Boiling the leaf in water in step 1'

(1)
(ii) Boiling the leaf in alcohol in step 2.

(1)
(iii) Switching off the Bunsen burner in step 2'

(1)
(iv) State the results for a positive test in step 4'

(1)
(v) Explain the results obtained in (iv).

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Use the information below to answer question 12 (b).
A student had to separate a mixture of sodium chloride and sand. The

student added water to the mixture and stirred. Sodium chloride
dissolved in water.
(b) (i) Use words from the list below to complete the following sentences.
insoluble soluble solute solution solvent
Sodium chloride dissolved in water to form a colourless

The sand did not dissolve because it is .. in water.
Sodium chloride is a.. in this experiment. (3)
(ii) - Name two apparatus that could be used to separate sand from the
v mixture of water, sodium chloride and sand.
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1. The diagram below shows a certain type of blood vessel.
direction of
blood flow
fat dePosits
(a) Name the tYPe of blood vessel.

(1)
(b) (i) suggest one reason to explain why there are fat deposits in the
blood vessel.
(1)
(i i) \Nhat is likely to happen to the blood pressure and the rate of blood
follow as a result of the fat deposits?
Blood pressure:
(1)
Rate of blood flow:

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(c) The diagram below shows a white blood cell.
(i) State the function of the cell.
(1)
(ii) State two ways in which the structure of the white blood cell differs
from that of a red blood cell.
(2)
(d) (i) Name the virus that causes AIDS.
. ..(1)
(ii) State one way in which the virus can be contracted.
2. ln genetic engineering, genes are manipulated to make desired products.
(a) Define the term gene.
(1)
(b) State one example where genetic engineering is used.
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of a uterus lining over

(b) The graph below shows changes in the thickness
a period of 35 daYs.
Day 17
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of the
uterus lining
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Days
lining for the period

(i) Describe the change that occurs in the uterus
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Give a reason why the change in (b)

(i) occurs'
(ii)
on day 30'
(iii) Explain why fertitisation is unlikely to occur
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4. (a) Describe how sound travels through air.
(1)
(b) Thapelo uses the set-up below to produce sound. He pushes the metal
plate down at point X and then releases it. When the metal plate is
released, it vibrates and produces sound.
point X
block holding
metal plate
table plate
(i) What changes can be made to the set-up to produce sound of a

higher pitch?
(1)
(ii) What is the relationship between the frequency of vibrations and the
pitch of sound?
(1)
(c) A boy placed his foot on the metal bar of a railway track and felt some
vibrations. The vibrations were caused by an oncoming train which was
out of view. He could also not hear the sound of the train.
Explain this observation in terms of particle arrangement.
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5. (a) State the Sl unit of force.

(1)
(b) ln the set-up shown below, a ruler is placed next to a spring to measure the
changes in ine length of the spring when various weights are hung on it.
spnng
pointer
The table below shows the weights and the corresponding readings on the
ruler as shown bY the Pointer.
Weight (N) Readings (mm)

0 30
1 32
10 50
Calculate the weight which would correspond to a reading of 31 mm'

Show your working.
Weight (2)
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(i) How would the readings obtained at the Moon compare with those
given in the table?
(1)
(1)
6. (a) \Mat is atmospheic pressure?
.... .(1)
(b) The set-up below is used to investigate the effect of atmospheric pressure
on liquids.
tightly closed cap
bottle
small open hole
(i) What would be observed when the cap is loosened?
(1)
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7. The diagram below shows a marble falling through a liquid soap in a transparent
container. Letters X and Y represent forces acting on the marble.
liquid soap
(a) Name the forces X and Y.
x ............ (1)
Y ............ (1)
(b) What happens to the magnitude of force Y as the marble falls through the
liquid soap?
(1)
(c) The distance-time graph below represents the motion of the marble as it
falls through the liquid soap.
Distance (m)
0 Time (s)
Explain the motion of the marble in region AB in terms of forces X and Y.
(2)
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8. The diagram below shows an electric circuit.
battery
jockey
conductor
(a) What does instrument P measure?
(1)
(b) How many cells make up the battery in the circuit?
(1)
(c) The jockey can be placed at either of the points A, B or G.
(i) At which of the points would the resistance of the circuit be highest?
(1)
. (1)
(d) State the relationship between the resistance of a conductor and its
cross-sectional atea.
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g. ln the table below, draw a line to match each part of the eye with its function.
One has been done for You.
Part Function
Retina Focuses images
Optic nerve Allows light into the eYe
lris Acts as a screen
Lens Controls size of the PuPil
Pupil Transmits impulses to the brain
(3)
10. (a) Name two metals that make up brass.
(2)
(b) State two advantages of using metals in the form of alloys rather than as
pure metals.
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11. The diagram below shows a crystal of potassium permanganate placed in a
beaker containing water.
beaker
water
potassium
stream of purple colour
permanganate
crystal
(a) Which substance from the diagram is a solute and which one is a
solvent?
Solute (1)
Solvent . ....(1)
(b) Heat was applied to the set-up as shown in the diagram below.
(i) On the diagram, draw arrows to show the direction in which the
liquid.
purple colour will move within the (1)
( ii) Which method of heat transfer is shown by the movement of the

purple colour?
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12. The diagram below shows some of the organisms that live in and around a pond.
water lily
small fish water Snall
(a) Each box below contains a description of a term and to the right of the
boxes are terms. Use a line to join each box to the correct term.
Description Term
o Ecosystem
All the animals and plants that live in and around

the pond o Habitat
lnteraction of all living things with their o Community

environment
o Population
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and around the pond.
(i) Which of the organisms is a secondary consumer?
.. (1)
( i.) Explain how the food web will be affected if all the frogs and the small
fish were to die.
(c) soil containing a lot of fertilisers was washed into the pond during heavy
rains. After a while, all the animals in the pond died.
Explain why the animals died.
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13. An experiment was conducted to investigate the effect of temperature on the rate
of a chemical reaction. A 1 cm piece of magnesium ribbon was placed in excess
dilute hydrochloric acid which was at 20 "C. The time taken for all of the
magnesium to react was recorded.
The experiment was repeated at different temperatures. The results are shown
in the table below.
Temperature ('C) 20 25 30 35 40 45 50
Time taken for the
magnesium to react 240 165 120 85 75 40 30
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(a) On the grid below, draw the graph of time taken for the magnesium to react
against temperature. (4)
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Time taken for

magnesium to
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30 40 50
Temperature ("C)
(b) What conclusion can be made from the results?
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(c) Use your graph to estimate the time it would take magnesium to react if
the experiment is conducted at 55 'C.
Show your working.
(2)
(d) State two safety precautions that should be taken during the experiment.
(2)
(e) State one factor other than temperature that affects the rate of a chemical
reaction.
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14. The diagram below shows a longitudinal section of a tomato fruit.
(a) (i) Name the part labelled Z.
(1)
(ii) Name the part of the flower from which part W develops.
(1)
(iii) The tomato fruit contains reducing sugars.
Describe how it can be demonstrated that the fruit contains reducing

sugars.
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15. The diagram below shows a hydrometer used to measure the density of a
liquid that was at 25'C.
hydrometer
transparent
plastic container
(a) What is the density of the liquid?
g / cm3 (1)
(b) After some time, the liquid was cooled to 10"C.
(i) How would this affect the hydrometer reading?
(1)
(2)
(c) Suggest a change that could be made to the plastic container in order to
reduce the time it takes for the liquid to cool.
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1. The diagram below shows some parts of the human digestive system.
bile duct
(a) Name the parts labelled M and N.
M.............
N.............. (2)
(b) State one function of the duodenum.
(1)
(c) A patient was told that he had a blockage in his bile duct.
How would this affect the digestion of food?
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2. The diagrams below show cells W, X, Y and Z.
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(a) Which two of the cells are found in animals?
(2)
(b) ln which organ is cell Zfound?
(1)
(c) (i) What is the function of cell W?
(1)
(ii) How is cellW adapted to its function stated in (c) (i)?
(1)
(d) Cell W is placed in a beaker containing a solution which is more concentrated

than its cell sap.
State and explain what will happen to the cell.
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3. (a) Carbon dioxide gas freezes at -78'C and sublimes when it is cooled.
A sample of carbon dioxide gas is cooled from room temperature to a
temperature of -60"C.
ln the box provided below, draw the arrangement of the carbon dioxide
particles at -60"C.
(1)
(b) (i) ln which period is carbon found in the Periodic Table?
(1)
( ii) ln the space below, draw the atomic structure of oxygen.

Show the number of protons and neutrons.
Use the Periodic Table on page 16 to help you.
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4. The set-up below was used to illustrate how salty water can be desalinated.
salty beaker
water
water
pure water
(a) Name the desalination method used.
(1)
(b) Describe how pure water is obtained in the desalination process illustrated.
(3)
(c) lce-cubes are to be added to the cold water from time to time.
Explain what will happen if the ice-cubes are not added.
(2)
(d) State two physical properties of water.
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5. A spanner is used to loosen a nut by applying a force of 25 N at a distance of 0.2 m

from the pivot as shown in the diagram below.
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(a) Calculate the moment of force.
. (2)
(b) The spanner is used to loosen a similar nut by applying a force at a distance
of 0.1 m from the Pivot Point.
(i) state the effect of applying the force from a distance of 0.1 m.
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (b) (i)
(1)
(c) State two examples of levers other than a spanner.
(2)
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6. The diagram below shows two steel pins and two iron pins attracted by a permanent
magnet. One end of the steel pin is labelled Q.
permanent magnet
steel pins iron pins
(a) Which magnetic pole is formed at end Q?
(1)
(b) Why do the steel pins repelthe iron pins?
(1)
(c) The magnet is detached from the steel pins.
(i) What observation will be made from the steel pins?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (c) (i).
(1)
(d) State one precaution that is taken when storing magnets.

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7. (a) Describe radioactivitY.
(2)
(b) A technician works in a laboratory where he handles radioactive substances.

(i) State any two safety precautions that should be taken by the technician
at work.
(2)
(ii) Give one side effect of exposure to radioactive emission'
(1)
8. State any two direct benefits of space exploration.
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9. The diagram below shows a foetus attached to the placenta
direction of blood
flow
space filled
with mother's
blood
placenta
(a) (i) Name the part labelled X.
(1)
(i i) Complete the table below to compare the amount of carbon dioxide and
the amount of oxygen in the blood moving in and out of the foetus.
Use the words 'less', 'equal' or'more'.
Amount of substance in blood

Substance moving in moving out
Carbon dioxide
Oxygen
(4)
(b) Give two reasons why the blood of the mother and that of the foetus
should not mix.
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10. The diagram below shows a simple electrical circuit.
(a) On the space below, draw a circuit diagram to represent the circuit.
(3)
(b) The scale diagram below shows the reading on the ammeter when the switch
is closed.
Record the ammeter reading, 1.

[= A (1)
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(c) Calculate the resistance of the bulb.
Use equation 1R = 3, where 1is the ammeter reading and R is the resistance.
ft= o (2)
11. The chat below illustrates the nitrogen cycle.
Animal protein
K
Nitrogen in the air Plants protein
Nitrites
Nitrates
Use the words given below to identify processes K, L, M and N.
nitrification feeding lightning carbohydrates

nitrogen fixation denitrification
(4)
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12. Thabo performed an experiment to determine the density of a rock.

He crushed the rock and obtained six stones of different sizes.
He measured the mass and volume of each stone.
The set-up below shows the readings obtained when he was measuring the mass
and the volume of Stone 4.
cm3
water
--_____\
stone 4
balance scale 290.19'
At the start At the end
The volumes and the masses of five of the stones are recorded in the table below.
Stone Votume of stone (cm') Mass of stone (g)

1 2.0 3.2
2 4.0 6.6
3 6.0 9.8
5 10.0 16.3
6 12.0 19.5
(a) Determine the mass and the volume of Stone 4 and record the results on
the table. Show your working.
(2)
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(b) On the grid below plot a graph of mass against volume for the six stones.
Mass (g)
u 2 4 6 8 10
Volume (cmt) (4)
(c) The density of the rock is given by the gradient of the graph.
Determine the density of the rock. Show your working.
density (3)
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(d) State one precaution that should be taken when measuring the volume of the
stones.
(1)
13. The diagram below shows a set-up used to produce carbon dioxide gas.
Dilute hydrochloric acid was reacted with calcium carbonate.
beaker
test-tube carbon dioxide
gas bubbles
hydrochlori
acid water
(a) State two observations that would be made in the test-tube during the
reaction.
(2)
(b) Name a compound formed in the test-tube other than carbon dioxide.
(1)
(c) Carbon dioxide is bubbled in water as shown in the set-up.
Name the solution formed.
(1)
(d) The water in the beaker is replaced with lime water.
State an observation that will be made as carbon dioxide bubbles in

lime water.
(1)
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14. The set-ups below are used to investigate a factor that affects transpiration.
clear plastic
freshly
cut twig
rubber
tubing
capillary
tubing
bubble
water
Set-up A Set-up B
(a) State the factor that is being investigated.

(1)
(b) After a period of time, it was observed that the bubble in set-up B had
moved further up than the one in set-up A.
Explain the observation.
(3)
(c) Give a reason why the twigs used in the set-ups should be identical.
(1)
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JUN IOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
SCIENCE 14t2
I Marks: 80 Time: 2 Hours
Gandidate
Full Names:
Centre Number: J G Candidate Number:
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Write your full names and examination number in the spaces provided above.
3. All answers must be written in the spaces provided'
FOR P(AMINERS USE ONLY

A
B
Total Marks
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1. Below is a list of terms and the definitions.

Draw a line to connect a term with its definition.
The first one has been done for you.
Term
Definition
Transverse wave
The distance between two identical
crests in a wave
Distance moved in a given direction

Displacement
A quantity having only magnitude but

with no direction
Frequency
Whereby the direction of vibration is

Longitudinal parallel to the direction of the wave
WAVC
Wavelength
(3)
2. State two effects of volcanic eruptions on people.
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The diagram below shows a maize plant with flowers labelled P and R.
maize cob
3. (a) (i) \Mich letter represents the female flower of the plant?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (a) (i).
(1)
(b) (i) Suggest the agent of pollination for the plant.
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (b) (i).
(2)
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(a) \l/hat is a drug?
....,. ...(2)
The graph below shows the effect of drugs E, F and G on the level of infection
in a human body over a period of time. Use it to answer questions (b) and (c).
Level of
infection
Time (hours)
(b) (i) From the graph, identify the drug that is most effective on the infection.
.. (1)
(i i) Explain your answer to (b) (i).
(1)
(c) (i) Which drug is most likely to be abused?
(1)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer to (c) (i).
(1)
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The diagram below shows different components of blood labelled X, Y and

Z,in a blood vessel of a healthy person. Use it to answer question 5.
plasma thin wall
5. (a)
(3)
(b)
(2)
(c) Name the type of blood vessel shown in the diagram.
(1)
(d) \Mrat will be the effect of having fewer than normal of component Y in the
blood?
(1)
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6. Copper sulphide is one of the ores of copper. When copper sulphide is heated in
air, copper oxide and sulphur dioxide gas are produced.
(a) Write a word equation for the reaction when the ore, copper sulphide, is
heated in air.
........... (2)
(b) Sulphur dioxide gas produced is often released into the atmosphere.
State and explain the effects of sulphur dioxide gas on the environment.
(2)
(c) Name any gas produced, when the ores of copper are heated, otler than
sulphur dioxide.
(1)
(d) The copper oxide is burned with carbon.
State two substances produced when copper oxide is heated in carbon.
(2)
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The diagram below shows how a certain optical instrument works.
optical instrument
eye of observer
7. (a) (i) Name part X of the optical instrument.
(1)
tii) Which property of light does the optical instrument use?
(1)
(iii) On the diagram, show how it is possible for the observer to see the
object on the other side of the wall. (2)
(b) State any two uses of a convex mirror.
(2)
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The diagram below shows a circuit used to investigate one of the factors
affecting resistance of a wire. Use it to answer question 8.
8. (a) Name instrument N.
(1)
(b) How many cells are there in the circuit?
(1)
Three wires S, T and U of the same material, same thickness but with different
lengths were used. Each wire was connected to the circuit between points
P and Q at different times. The table below describes the brightness of the bulb
when wires S, T and U were connected to the circuit.
Wire Brightness of bulb

s dim
T bright
u very dim
(c) Arrange the wires S, T and U in the order of increasing resistance.
(2)
(d) When each of the wires was connected to the circuit, it became warm after
some time.
(i) State why the wires became warm when connected to the circuit.
. (1)
(ii) Which of the wires became warm fastest?
(1)
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(e) When wire T was connected to the circuit, the readings obtained from
instruments N and O were 0.10 A and 12 V, respectively.
Calculate the resistance of the wire.
Resistance = CI (2)
9. A list of materials is given below.

. Water
o CoPPer wire
. Oxygen gas
(a) (i) ln which of the given materials would sound travel slowest?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (a) (i).
..... ... (1 )
(b) ln the box provided below, draw the arrangement of particles in a copper
wire.
(1)
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10. A metal vessel, filled with hot water at 90"C, is placed on top of a wooden block
at the centre of a large metal container. The metal container is filled with soil and
covered with a wooden lid. A metal pin was attached to the metal container with
candle wax. The set-up is shown below.
wooden lid
soil
ptn
metal container
metal vessel
filled with hot
water
When the candle wax gets heated up, the pin falls. The time taken for the pin to
fall off was measured when the metal container was filled with soil. The experiment
was repeated by replacing the soil with cold water and later with cotton wool.
The table below shows the time taken for the pin to fall off when each of the
materials was used.
Material Time taken for pin to fall

/ minutes
Soil 8
Cotton wool 2A
Cold water 12
(a) (i) Which of the materials is a poor insulator of heat?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer in (a) (i).
(1)
(b) State two processes through which heat reaches the candle wax.
(2)
(c) The inside wall of the metal container is painted white.
How will this affect the time taken for the pin to fall off?
(1)
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(d) Explain why a wooden lid is used in the set-up.
(2)
11. An inflated balloon is tied to a test-tube containing cold water. The test-tube is then
;,
placed in a beaker containing hot water. The set-up is shown below.
test tube
cold water
hot water
beaker
(a) (i) What happens to the size of the balloon after a few minutes?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (a) {i).
(2)
(b) After some time water droplets were found on the outside surface of the
balloon.
Describe how the water droplets were formed.
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(c) State one property of matter.
(1)
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12. The intake of oxygen by an athlete was measured at the start, during and after a
5000 m race at time intervals of 3 minutes. The results obtained are shown in the
table below.
Time (minute) 0 3 6 I 12 15 18 21 24 27 30 33
Oxygen intake
(dm3 / minute) 0.4 1.6 3.8 4.8 5.0 5.0 5.0 4.2 1.8 0.6 o.4 o.4
(a) On the grid below, plot a graph of oxygen intake against time. (4)
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(b) What is the amount of oxygen intake at rest?
.. ......... (1)
(c) (i) How much time did the athlete take to complete the race?
(1)
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dioxide in exhaled air during the race.
0.02o/o 0.04o/o 4.Ao/o 78.0o/o (1)
(ii) Explain your answer in (d) (i).
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The diagram below shows a set-up used to prepare oxygen.

hydrogen
peroxide
substance Z
{3. (a) Substance Z is used to speed up the production of oxygen.
Name substance Z.
(1)
(b) What would be the effect of carrying out the experiment at a higher
temperature?
(1)
(c) State one property of oxygen that allows it to be collected as shown in the
diagram.
(1)
(d) Describe a test that can be performed to confirm that the gas collected
is oxygen.
Test:
Result: ..........(2)
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14. ln a 100 m race, three timekeepers Thabo, Lizi and Boyce were assigned to
measure the time taken by an athlete at position 1. Thabo and Lizi started their
stop clocks when they saw smoke coming from the starter gun. Boyce started his
stop clock when he heard the sound of the gun.
The times measured by the three timekeepers are as shown on the stop clocks
below.
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timekeeper.
Timekeeper Time (s)

Thabo
Lizi
Boyce
(2)
(b) (i) Who of the timekeepers was not accurate?
(1)
(ii) Explain your answer for (b) (i).
(1)
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Thabo to a digitalform.
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y JUNIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION
SCIENCE 14/2
Paper2 October/November 2021
I Marks:
Candidate
Full Names:
80
t___ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _~
Time: 2 Hours
Centre Number: _ .i. . _c_L._l_.....,____.__

I._J __.____,j Candidate Number: _1-.1_,'---_.._I____,,
LI
INSTRUCTIONS
4. Show ALL the necessary working .

A
B
Total Marks
This question paper contains 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

@ BEC 2021 DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOU ARE TOLD TO DO SO
For
Examiners
(60 Marks) use
SECTION A
using a the rmo me ter .

1. (a) State the physical quantity measured
..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ... .. ..... .. .. .. (1)
..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... .....
nt thermometers, W and X.
The diagram below shows two differe
unit °C
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35 36 3
37 I
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(b) State two differences that can be obs
thermometers.
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····· ··· · ····· ····· ····· ····· ····· · · ····· ··· · ·····
(2)
. ..... ..... ..... .... ... ..... ..... .... .... .. ....
... ····· · ................ .... .......... ..... ..... .....
(c) (i) State the reading of thermometer X.
.. ..... ..... ..... ..... ..... . ..... . °C (1)
.
(ii) Convert the reading in (c) (i) to Kelvins
..................................... K (2)
2
For
Examiner's
The diagram below shows the internal structure of a bent human arm with use
some parts labelled X, Y and Z. Use it to answer question 2.
hu merus--__;::;.,iy~
-----muscle Z
musclev·--
2. (a) Name joint X.
. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . .... . . . . . . ... .. (1)
(b) Describe the changes that occur in muscles Y and Z when the arm is
straightened.
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................ ...... ..... .... ....... ..... .... .......... ........................ .. .. .. .... ... .... ... (2)
3
For
Examiners
The diagram shows a menstrual cycle of a woman during the month of April. use
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thurs Fri Sat

1
2 3 4 5 6 7 8
Key
9 10 11 12 13 14 15
blood flow
16 17 18 19 20 21 22
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 ■ ovulation
30
nd th
3. (a) Name the process taking place from the 2 to the 6 of April.
................................. ....... ............................................. ... .. ........ .... (1)
(b) (i) On what date will the thickening of the wall of the uterus begin?
......... .. ................................................................................... (1)
(ii) Give a reason for the thickening of the uterus wall.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ( 1)
(c) On which dates is the woman likely to be pregnant if she engages in

unprotected sexual intercourse?
.................................................. .. .................................... .. ........... (1)
(d) Define safe period .
...................... .. ............... ............................... .. ............................. (1)
4
For
Examiner's
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a mosquito. use
-~---=· stage 2
stage 3
4. (a) Name stage 3.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. (1)
(b) Name one disease that is transmitted by mosquito.
.. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . ... ( 1)
(c) State two ways through which the life cycle can be broken at stage 2 .
.. .. .. ... ... ... . .. .. .. .. ... . ..... ... ... .... ... .... . ... . ... .. .... .. ...... ... ... ... .. ....... ... ........ (2)
5
The diagram below illustrates a reflex arc in humans.
sensory neuron
spinal cord
muscle
heat--,f'-7'-',.
5. (a) Draw two arrows ~)in the diagram to indicate the direction in which electrical
impulses are transmitted. (2)
(b) (i) Name a part in the diagram which is an effector organ .
... . . . . . . . . . .. .. . .. . . .. .. . .. . .. . . .. . .. . .. . .. .. .. .. ... . .. .. . .. .. . . ... . .. . .. . .. . .. . . . .. . . . . .. ... (1)
(ii) State the function of the effector organ.
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(c) Name two systems of the body which are responsible for communication .
.... .... ... .... .. ...... .. .... ......................... ........ ... .. .............................. .... (2)
6
For
Examiner's
The diagram below shows a set-up which was used to investigate the use
relationship between photosynthesis and respiration.

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silver
surface
plant _ _,__,,_ cover
transparent
jar Bicarbonate
lz:s:zs:zs:2::sz:s~~ indicator
jar 1 jar 2 jar 3
Bicarbonate indicator changes from red to yellow as carbon dioxide concentration

increases.
6. (a) (i) In which jar will the Bicarbonate indicator change from red to yellow?
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . . .. .. . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. .. . . . .. . . . .. .. . . . . . . . . . ... ......... (1)
(ii) Explain your answer to (a) (i) above .
. .. . .. . . . . . . ... . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. .. . . .. . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . .. . .. .. . . . . . .. . . ............ (2)
(b) In which jar will the amount of carbon dioxide decrease?
. . . . .. ... . .. . .. . . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . . . . .. . . . .. . . .. . . . . .. . . .. (1)
(c) State one substance used during the process of respiration.
. .. . . .. . .. . . . . . . . .. . .. . . . . .. .. . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . .. . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. . . . . (1)
7
For
7. Examiners
The table below shows melting points and boiling points of different substances X, use
Yand Z.
(a) Complete the table by showing the state of matter of each substance at room
temperature (25 ·c ).
State of matter
Substance Melting point {°C) Boiling point {°C) at room
temperature
X -183 -88
y 80 218
z -89 118
(3)
(b) Substance Y was found mixed with water.
Name the method of separation which can be used to separate the two .
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{c) Substance Z is dissolved in water.
Explain how this would affect the boiling point of the water.
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(d) Define melting point.
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For
Examiner's
8. (a) Define reflection. USB
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The diagram below shows a light ray reflected on a plane mirror X.
:,__normal
light ray _ _...,._
c:========= ========== ==}----mirror X
(b) (i) On the diagram, mark the angle of incidence with i and the angle of
reflection with , . (2)
(ii) State one characteristic of an image that could be formed by mirror X.
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The diagram below shows another mirror Y, with an uneven reflecting

surface.
....._,____ _ mirror Y
(c) (i) Describe how images formed by mirror Y will be different from those
formed by mirror X.
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For
Examiner's
9. The table below is on parts of the ear and their functions. use
Complete the table by filling in the missing information.
Ear part Function
Earflap
Transfers electrical impulses from cochlea to the brain
Ear drum
(3)
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For
Examiner's
10. (a) The table below shows changes in properties of sound waves. use
Complete the table to show how each change affects the sound produced.
Change in wave property Sound produced
Frequency of the sound wave

increases
The amplitude of the sound

wave decreases
(2)
The diagram below shows a builder hitting a wall with a hammer. Two children,
X and Y are standing the same distance from the builder, but on different sides
of the wall.
(b) (i) Who of the two children is likely to hear the sound of the hammer first?
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(ii) Explain your answer in (b) (i) .
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II
.
II
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For
Examiner's
use
11 . (a) Define speed.
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The diagram below shows a distance-time graph for a vehicle .
. . .. . -· .
300 ·-' . -- - - -
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(b) Describe the motion of the vehicle between the times of 3 and 4 hours.
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(c) (i) Calculate the speed of the vehicle between O and 2 hours.
Speed= ... ... ..... .. .. .... ... ...... ... ..km/h (2)
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Examiner's
(ii) State how the air resistance on the car compares with its driving force. use
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th
(d) After the 4 hour, the vehicle travelled for two hours at a constant speed
returning to where it started.
Complete the graph to show the entire motion of the vehicle. (2)
The diagram below shows a set up used to magnetise a piece of iron nail.
,..._---iron nail
coiled wire
switch- - - - f
- - - wire
t-n'-1'---- battery
12. (a) Name the type of current flowing in the coiled wire when the switch is closed .
........ .. ..... ......... .. ...... .. ....... ........ ....... ... ..... ...... ..... ...... ...... ...... ....... . (1)
(b) (i) State the type of magnet produced from the set up.
.. ....... ... ... ........ ........ .. .. ......... .. ........ ... ..... .. .... ...... ....... ....... ...... (1)
(ii) Explain why the nail used should be made of iron to obtain the type of
magnet in (b) (i) .
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(c) State one use of magnetic materials.
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For
Examiner's
SECTION B (20 Marks) use
The diagram below shows a set-up that was used to investigate the reaction
between water and metals. Calcium granules of mass 5.0g were reacted with
excess water. Use it to answer question 13.
w--- ----c otton wool
---+- --water
11;;;;;;;:;;;;;z:::;-- calcium
I 12.0g
I balance
the
The mass of the reaction mixture was measured at regular time intervals and
results were recorded in the table below.
Time / minutes 0 2 4 6 8 10 12 14
Mass of reaction mixture / g 12.0 7.2 4.0 3.8 2.4 2.2 2.2 2.2
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For
Examiner's
13. (a) On the grid below, plot a graph of mass of reaction mixture against time. use
Label the graph L. (4)
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reaction
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Time (minutes)
(b) Use your graph to determine the mass of reaction mixture after 5 minutes.
Show your working.
Mass of reaction mixture ...... .. .. .... ..... .. ..... .. .. .. .. g (2)
(c) An error was made when measuring one of the mass of the reaction mixture.
Use your graph to determine the time when this error was made.
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(d) The experiment was repeated with powdered calcium.

On the same axis, sketch the graph that could be obtained .
Label the graph M. (2)
(e) Why was the mass of the reaction mixture decreasing during the reaction?
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For
Examiner's
use
The diagram below shows a set-up used to test for starch in a green leaf.
Stage 2 Stage 3
Stage 1
boiling alcohol
hot water·--i--- .. .. --+-__, arm

water
leaf--+-~
'c::;:::::::::::=:::::;::=I
burner-'----,1----1 hot water l~ -

drops of solution----- -1>?
Stage 4
white til
14. (a) State the colour of the leaf at;
Stage 1,
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Stage 3.
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(b) What is the reason for carrying out Stage 2?
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(c) Name the solution used at Stage 4.
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(d) State the observation at Stage 4 that would confirm the presence of starch.
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For
Examiner's
The diagram below shows an electric circuit with two identical bulbs and an use
electric component labelled P. Use it to answer question 15.
15. (a) Name the component labelled P.
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(b) The current flowing through the circuit is 0.02 A and the total resistance is
600 0 . Calculate the potential difference across one bulb.
Potential difference= ........... .... .... V (2)
(c) One bulb is removed from the circuit.
(i) State what will happen to the current flowing through the circuit.
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(ii) Explain your answer to (c) (i) .
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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Group
I II Ill IV V VI VII 0
1 4
H He
H)d'ogot,
1 2 -
7 9 11 12 14 18 19 20
LI Be B C N 0 F Ne
UhitJm e..v- Boron Camon l'M,ogon Olygol, _,
3 4 5 8 7 8 9 10
40
23
Na
24
Mg
'Z1
Al
28
Si
31
p
- 32
s
35.5
Cl Ar
Silccn Phoophona Supt-.. ~ A1'pn
Sodil.m Mognoolun,
13 14 15 18 17 18
11 12 -
59 84 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 58 59
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge Se Br Kr
K,ypoon
As. ,
_,
Calcium Trlonlum Clwomun Iron ~ ~ Zinc Goal.m o...,......,
19 21 22 23 24 25 28 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 38
20 - 119 122 128 1'Z7 131
N
- 85 88
Sr
- - 89
y
91
Zr
93
Nb
98
Mo
-- Tc
101
Ru
103
Rh
108
Pd
108
Ag
112
Cd
115
In Sn Sb
- - Te I Xe
0 Rb
Rhodun ~ Cadrrun lndil.m T., -., TolkJtun lodino Xonon
Rubidium 51-..., Molyl>donum Toc:lvloUum Rloho!un
37 40 41 42 43 44 45 48 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
38 39 -·
133 137 139 178 18 1 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
Cs Ba
-- -La Hf Ta w Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tl Pb Bi Po At Rn
c..,,., u,-..,, Holrium Toruun Rhonlum Oo,rium lridun Plmun Geld Moo:ury Tholun L...i Polonun Rodan
Balun T~
56 57 • 72 73 74 75 76 n 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
55 - -
226 227
Fr Ra Ac •
F1ancun Raditn1
87 88 89 t
159 162 165 167 169 173 175
*58-71 Lanthanoid series
- 140
Ce
141
Pr
144
Nd Pm
150
Sm
152
Eu
157
Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
t90-103 Actinoid series Corium ~ Neoct,Tri<m Samarium Eun,pun Goclolinun Tort.um l)ylprook.rn Homum EltJiuon ThlAm -.,, I.JJlolun
58 59 80 61 82 63 84 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
238
Key □ Som-""""'""" X = atomic symbol

232
Th Pa u
- Np Pu Md I No Lr
l.hanun Noplllitn1 PUoroun i.-.noum
b = proton (atomic) number 90
Thoriun
91 92 93 94 95
~1 ~ 96 97
1~ I 98
CM~ ~ .;!. I
IE 99 100
F:!. I 1: - " 6 " 1~
I 103
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The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).
JUNIOR C E R T I F I C A T E EXAMINATION
SCIENCE 14/2
Candidate
Full Names:
Centre Number: Candidate Number:
INSTRUCTIONS
2. Answer A L L questions.
4. Show A L L the necessary working.
F O R E X A M I N E R ' S U S E ONLY
A
B
Total Marks
This question paper contains 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

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For
Examiner's
SECTION A (60 Marks) use
The diagram below shows part of the carbon cycle with some processes
labelled L and M. Use it to answer question 1.
Atmospheric
(<7^^^^^~y^g^ carbon dioxide
Photosynthesis
Carbon compounds
Carbon compound in animal
in plant
1. (a) Name the processes, L and M.
M (2)
(b) Name any carbon compound in plants.
(1)
(c) Suggest two human activities that increase the amount of carbon dioxide
in the atmosphere.
(2)
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For
Examiner's
The diagram s h o w s a pond weed placed in a beaker near a lit lamp. A test tube use
was used to collect the gas from the pond weed. Use it to answer question 2.
Test tube
ml
Water
Pond weed
Lamp Beaker
2 (a) Name the gas collected.
(1)
(b) State two substances needed to produce the gas.
(2)
(c) How can the rate of production of gas bubbles by the pond weed be
increased?
(1)
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For
Examiner's
The diagram below shows a cell. Use it to answer question 3. use
Mitochondrion
Vacuole
Chloroplasts
3. (a) (i) Nanne an organ where the cell is found.
(1)
(ii) Give a reason for your answer in (a) (i).
(1)
(b) State the function of the mitochondria.
(1)
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For
I Examiner's
The diagram below shows an ecosystem. Use it to answer question 4. use
Sun
Stork (feed Green plants
on fish)
Tad poles (Primary

'TTJ consumer)
Fish (feed on tad

poles)
4. (a) Use the information on the diagram to construct a food chain of the
ecosystem.
(2)
(b) State the number of trophic levels in the ecosystem.
(1)
5
The diagram below represents a circulatory system with blood v e s s e l s W, Y
and Z. Use it to answer question 5.
Vena cava
Body capillaries
5. (a) Name blood vessel W.
(1)
(b) How is blood in blood vessel Z different from that of blood vessel W?
(1)
(c) State one difference between the structure of the vena cava and that of
blood vessel Y.
(1)
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For
Examiner's
Use the information below to answer question 6. use
A student carried out the following investigation: She placed a leafy plant into a
flask with water and covered the water surface with a layer of oil. She then
placed the flask on top of a balance to weigh it.
Balance
6. (a) State the aim of the investigation.
(1)
(b) What will happen to the reading on the balance when the plant is
exposed to higher temperature?
(1)
(c) What is the purpose of the oil layer in the investigation?
(1)
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For
Examiner':
7. (a) Define excretion. use
' (1)
(b) State one substance excreted by the human skin.
• (1)
(c) Name two other organs in the human excretory system.
(2)
The table below gives information about substances R, 8 and T.

Substance Information about the substance
R A red liquid, when distilled a coloudess liquid is obtained

A white solid which reacts to produce a salt, water and carbon
S
dioxide
A brown solid which cannot be broken down into anything
T
simpler
8. (a) Classify each of the substances as either an element, a compound or a mixture.
Element
Compound
Mixture
(3)
(b) Define the term molecule.
(1)
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For
Exammer
(a) The table below shows some incomplete information about the atoms of
elements G and H.
(i) Complete the table by giving the missing information. (2)
Element Atomic number Number of neutrons Mass number

G 7 14
H 9 10
(II) Draw the atomic structure of element G from the table. (3)
(b) A student found a substance with the following information labelled on its
container.
Melting point = 1278 °C
Boiling point = 2970 °C
Element found in group II, period 2 of

the Periodic Table
(i) Write the symbol for the element showing the atomic number and mass
number in the box below.
(2)
(ii) Is the element a metal or non-metal?
(1)
(iii) Explain your answer to (b) (ii).
(1)
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For
Examiner's
10. (a) The diagram below shows the flow of air masses between land and sea use
during the day.
Air above land rises
Sea breeze flows

from sea to land
Land is warmer Sea Is cooler
(i) Explain why the air above the land rises.
(2)
(ii) State the method of heat transfer which enables the sea breeze to
flow from sea to land.
(1)
(b) The diagram below shows two species of foxes living in different regions.
Fox living in hot regions Fox living in cold regions
(i) Explain how the bigger ears help foxes from hot regions to maintain
good body temperature.
(2)
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For
Examiner's
(ii) Describe how the fur helps foxes from cold regions to keep warm. use
(1)
(c) Suggest a suitable colour for houses in very hot countries.
(1)
Tlie diagram below shows a filament bulb. Use it to answer question 11.
11. (a) (i) Name the physical quantity which the 60W value labelled on the bulb
represents. ,^
(1)
(Ii) These days, people are encouraged to replace filament bulbs with
fluorescent bulbs rated between 10W and SOW.
State why it is advisable to use fluorescent bulbs instead of filament

bulbs.
(1)
(b) Fill in the boxes below to show energy changes that take place in a lit
filament bulb. (2)
energy energy
For
Examiner's
12. The diagram below shows a ray of yellow light as it approaches and enters use
a glass prism.
Glass prism
Yellow
light ray
(a) (i) Name the process that leads to the yellow light ray changing direction
as it enters the glass prism.
(1)
(ii) On the diagram, draw the yellow light ray as it leaves the glass
prism. (1)
(b) The yellow light ray is then replaced by a white light ray. This leads to the
white light ray separating as shown below.
White light
ray
Red
.Orange
.Yellow
.Green
Blue
Indigo
Purple
(1) Name the phenomenon where the white light ray is separated into
several colours by a triangular prism.
(1)
(ii) Which natural occurrence is a result of white light ray separating as

shown on the diagram.
(1)
12
The table below shows circuit symbols for some circuit components.
Two of the circuit components have been named.
Circuit symbol Circuit component
— / — Variable resistor
Connecting wires
(a) (i) Complete the table by naming the remaining circuit components.
(ii) Use the circuit symbols from the table to draw a parallel circuit on
the space below.
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(b) The diagram below shows a circuit.
12V
2Q
(i) Calculate the total resistance in the circuit.
Total Resistance = Q (2)
(ii) Calculate the current that will be read on the ammeter, A.
Current = A (2)
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For
Examiner's
SECTION B (20 Marks) use
A student performs an experiment to demonstrate digestion using the movement

of particles in and out of a visking tube. The apparatus was arranged as shown in
Set-up 1 and Set-up 2.
Glass rods
_Visking.
Starch tubings
Starch +
solution-
Beakers 'amylase
only
.Distilled,
water
Set-up 1 Set-up 2
14. After some minutes the student observed some differences in the appearance
between Set-up 1 and Set-up 2.
(a) (i) State one difference that the student will observe.
(1)
(ii) Explain the observation in (a) (i).
(1)
(b) (i) Name a substance that would be found in distilled water at Set-up 2
after an hour.
(1)
(ii) State the name of the solution used to test for the presence of the
substance in (b) (i).
(1)
(c) Name an organ in the human body whose function is being demonstrated by
the visking tubing.
(1)
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15. A student uses the set-up below to determine the rate at which the level of water
rises when water is heated.
Ruler-
Glass tube
Water level
Stopper
Coloured
water
Conical flask
Tripod
Burner
(a) The rise in water level in the glass tube was measured every 20 seconds
and recorded in a table below.
Time / seconds 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160

Rise in water
0 8 17 23 41 47 56 63
level / mm
(i) Name an instrument that is likely to have been used to measure the
time taken.
(1)
(ii) The diagram below shows the level of water after 80 seconds of
heating the water.
Glass tube
Ruler-
-
30-
. Coloured
mm " water
20 z
Read and record in the table above the level of water after
80 seconds. (1)
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For
Examiner's
(b) (i) Plot a graph of rise in water level against time on the grid below. (4) use
70
U i
60
50
E
E
> 40
30
20
35
10
0 -4-f- -rt I
2(5 45 60 80" 100 120 140 160
Time / seconds
(ii) Determine the rate at which the water level rises, which is the gradient
of the graph. Show your working.
Rate of rise of water level = (3)
(c) State one source of error in this experiment when measuring the rise in
water level.
(1)
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For
Examiner's
Use the information below to answer question 16. use
Some students wanted to keep fish in a tank. They researched and discovered
that fish needs water at pH between 7 and 8.
16. (a) Define pH.
(1)
(b) The water in the tank was found to be slightly acidic.
(i) Which of the following substances can be added to the water to make
it suitable for the fish. Place a Tick ( / ) in the correct box. (1)
Sodium Hydroxide pellets Vinegar Calcium carbonate
(ii) Explain your choice.
(2)
(iii) Suggest what the student could do in order to confirm whether the
pH of water is suitable for fish or not.
(1)
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DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements
Group
1 II III IV V VI VII 0
1 4
H He
Hydiogwl Helium
1 2
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
LI Be B c N 0 F Ne
Uhium Boron Caibon Nitrogen Oxygen Fluorine Neon
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
23 24 27 28 31 32 35,5 40
Na Mg AI SI P s CI Ar
Sodun Magnesium Aluminium Sdloon Phosphofus Sulphuf ChkHine 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
Poteuium Calcium Soandium Titanium Vanadium Chromium Margamwe Iron Cobalt Nickel Copper Zinc Qallium Qermanium Arsenic Selenium Brornine 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
Hutwkm Stramium Ytlftum Ziicofiium Niobium Molylidwium Technatium Ruthenium Rhodium Palladium Silver Cadmium Indium Tin Antimony TeHunum lodme 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
Mercury
TI Pb Bl
Bomulh
Po
Polonium
At
Astatine
Rn
Radon
Caewum Banum Lanthanum Hatmum Tantalum Rhenium Osmium Indium PWInuffl QoM ThaHium Lead
Tungstan
55 56 57 72 73 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
74
226 227
Fr Ra Ac
ffancium Radium Admium
87 88 89 t
140 141 144 150 152 157 159 162 165 167 169 173 175
*58-71Lanthanoid series
Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
t90-103 Actinoid series Csrium Pm3eo<Jymlum N«0(t/mtu(T) Piomalhium Samarium Europium Oadoiinun Tarbium Dysprosium Holmium Erbium Thulium Ytleibium Lutelium
58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
a a = relative atomic mass 232 238
Key X X = atomic symbol Th Pa u Np Pu Am

Americium
Cm Bk
Berkelium
Cf
Califofntum
Es
Einsteinium
Fm Md No Lr
Thorium Protactinium Uranium Neptunium Plutonium Cunum Fflmwim Mendeievium Nobelium Lawrendum
b b = proton (atomic) number 95 96 97 98 99 103
90 91 92 93 94 100 101 102
The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm^ at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).
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Full Names:
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INSTRUCTIONS
4. ShowALL the necessary working.
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Total Marks
This question paper contains 19 printed pages and 1 blank page.

BEC 2023 DO NOT TURN THE PAGE UNTIL YOUARE TOLD TO DO SO
For
Examiner's
SECTION A (60Marks) USe
The diagram below shows the life cycle of a mosquito. Use it to answer
question 1.
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X
Pupa
Mosquito
1. (a) Name stage X.

(1)
(b) Suggest one way in which the disease spread by mosquito can be
prevented.
(1)
(c) State one way in which the pupa of the mosquito is adapted for living in
water.
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(1)
2
For
Examiner's
The diagram bolow shows a coll of an onion obsorvod undor a microscope Use
with one of the parts laboled T. Uso it to anawor quostion 2.
Coll wall
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2 (a) What is the advantage of using the microscope?
(1)
(b) State two functions of structure T.
(2)
(C) Label with letter Xthe part that controls the activities within a cell. (1)
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For
3.
|Examiner's
(a) Describe two changes that willoccur in a flower after fertilisation. Use
(2)
(b) State the role of petals in a flower.
(1)
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Students carried out food tests on three food substances W, Xand Y.
The results of the tests are given in the table below. Use it to answer
question 4,
Test result
Food substance
Starch Glucose Protein Fat
W Present Absent Absent Absent
X Absent Absent Present Present
Y Present Absent Present Present
4. (a) State the food substance which is likely to be:
() meat,
(1)
(ii) maize meal.
(1)
(b) Describe how food substance Y was tested for fat.

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(3)
4
For
Exominor's
The diagram bolow shows asoctlonof a blood vossol with somo contonts
labeled. Usoit to answor quostion 5.
Bacteria
337912.00 -Red blood cell
5.
(a) Name the type of blood vessel in the diagram.
(1)
(D) State two features that are characteristic of the type of blood vessel in the
diagram.
(2)
(C) Explain what is happening to the bacteria in the diagram at N.
(2)
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5
For
Examiner'
use
s
The diagram below shows a solar cooker being used to warm water.
Sun
Reflecting
surface -Lid
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Water -Black pot
6. (a) ) Name the heat transfer method by which solar energy from the sun
travels to the solar cooker on earth.
(1)
(i1) Explain how it is helpful that the pot is made black in colour.
(1)
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(iii) Suggest a suitable colour for the reflecting surface.
(1)
(iv) Explain why it is important for the pot to be covered with a lid when
the water is heated.
(2)
6
For
Examiner's
Use
(b) Give one advantage of using solar energy instead of firewood to heat the
water.
(1)
The diagram below shows two light rays from a bulb at point, 0, at the base of a
337912.00 poolentering an observer's eye above the water. Use it to answor quostion 7(a).
eye
water
7. (a) () Draw dashed lines (----) on the diagram to locate a point, I,

where the observer will see the image of the bulb. (2)
(0) Name the process that causes the rays to change direction at the
water surface.
(1)
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For
Examiner's
(b) The diagram bolow shows a parallol boam of light incidont ona lens. USe
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(Ü) Name the type of lens shown.
(1)
(ü) Continue by drawing the rays to show how they proceed after reaching
the lens. (1)
(m) Name the eye defect that is corrected using the type of lens shown
above.
(1)
8. (a) State the principle of moment of a force.
(1)
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Eraminsrs
(b) Student Rand Student S sit on a uniform bearn pivoted at the centre as
shown below.
Student Rweighs 30ON and Student S has a weight of F.
8m 6m
Student R StudentS
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pivot
300N F
The beam is balanced horizontally.
(i) Calculate the moment of Student R's weight about the pivot.
Moment= (3)
(ii) Calculate the Student S's weight, F.

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F= N (2)
for
C/ominir'e
The diagram below shows a cross-section of the earth with some layers
labelled Xand Y. Use it to answer question 9.
Layer X
337912.00 Core
-LayerY
9. (a) Name layer X.

(1)
(b) Write down the state of matter of layer Y.

(1)
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For
Examiner's
10. (a) Define
radioactivity. Use
(1)
(b) State one danger of exposure to radioactive sources.
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(C) State two safety measures when handling radioactive sources in a
laboratory.
(2)
(d) Suggest one advantage of generating electricity using radioactive
substances.
(1)
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For
ExamiUsener's
The diagram below shows a 3 pin-plug that is usodfor connecting appliances
to the mains electricity sockot. Uso it to answor quostion 11.
pin Y
wire Q
-fuse
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wire P -live wire
-pin Z
pin X
11. (a) () Pin Z is the live pin. Complete the table below bynaming pin X and
pin Y.
Pin X
Name live
(2)
(ü) The fuse has a rating of 13A. Explain what a "fuse rating of 13A"
means.
(1)
(b) () State the colour of the insulating plastic of wire P.
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(1)
(i) Explain why the fuse is connected to the live wire.
(2)
12
For
Examiner's
Use
(c) Some appliances are fitted with a two-pin plug.

ldentify the wire that is missing from the two-pin plug.
(1)
The diagram below shows aset-up that was used to investigate some
properties of agas producedwhen Lithium metal reacts with water.
337912.00 Use it to answer question 12.
Test tube
Water
-Lithium metal
12. (a) Explain why it is possible to collect the gas produced as shown above.
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(2)
(b) State any two observations that will be made during the reaction.
(2)
13
For
(C) Describe the test for the gas produced. Examiner's

US
Test:.
Result: (2)
(d) State any two physical properties of lithium.
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For
Examiner's
use
SECTIONB (20 Marks)
The diagram below shows an eloctric circuit with compononts labolod P, Q, R
and S. Use it to answer question 13.
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P
13. (a) State the function of
component P.
(1)
(D) Show by drawing on the diagram how you will connect the voltmeter to
measure the potential difference across S. (1)
(c) Explain how the components of the circuit can be rearranged toobtaina
larger current in the circuit.
(1)
(d) When the switch Q was closed, the potential difference across Swas
measured to be 6V. The resistance of S was found to be 150.
Calculate the current flowing through the circuit.
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Current= A (2)
15
Fo
14.
Tne diagram below shows a set-up used to investigate the effect of light intensity on ExamiUsener's
the rate of photosynthesis The light intensity was controlled by adjusting the pOwer
supplied to the bulb
A Pond weed was placed inside the beaker And gas bubbles Woro reloased and
collected as shown The rate of photosynthesis was measured by counting the
number of gas bubbles released per minute.
Gas
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-Gas bubbles
Water
Funnel ADO Light with
adjusting knob
Pond weed
The table below shows the results of the investigation:
Light intensity (watts) 3 10 16 25 30 35 40
No. of gas bubbles 7 20 31 43 47 50 50

released / min
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For
Examiner's
(a) Plot agraph of the number of gas bubblos reloased per minute against
the light intensity on the grid below, Tho axos have been labeled for you. (4)
60
50
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Number of
gas bubbles
per minute
30
20
10
10 20 30 40 50 60
Light intensity (watts)
(b) Using your graph, determine the number of bubbles released per minute by
a light intensity of 20 watts. Show your working.
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Number of bubbles=, per minute (2)
(C) Name the gas collected during the investigation.
(1)
(d) Explain the observation made from the light intensity of 35 to 40 watts.
(2)
17
For
Write down the conclusion that could be made from the investigation. Examiner
use
(1)
The diagram below shows a sot-up usod by a studont to soparato amixture of

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Water and ethanol. One of the apparatus usod is labolod P. Uso it to answer
question 15.
-Thermometer
Water outlet
Water inlet
-Distilled liquid
-Water &ethanol
15. (a) Name the separation technique shown by the diagram.
(1)
(b) Name the apparatus labeled P.
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(c) State any one physical property of pure water.
(1)
(d) Describe the chemical test for water.
Test:
Result:
(2)
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Xe Lu Lr
0 He Ne Ar Kr Rn
VII Yb No
Br At
I
Tm Md
V Se Te Po
73
101
o 16
Fm
V
Phosphers
As Asernc Sb Antmeny 1§7
Fa 100
14 N 31 P 122
15
7
Ho Homm Es Ensteru (r.t.p.).
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119Sn
Germarum
12 C Carbon
29 Sicon
73 TA
207
S7
14 32
pressure
Dy Dysprosium Cf CliornSUm
B Poron
Al Aluminum Ga Gallium 115 In indium 204
TI Thallum 162
11 27 70
8
13 31 49
31 and
5
Tb Bk Berkelum
Zn Cd Cadmium201 Hg Mercury 159 Terbium
temperature
Elements 65 Znc 12
65 97
30 48
Gd Gadolinium Cm Curium
Cu Copper 108
Ag Siver 197
Au Gold 157
64
64 95 room
the
SHEET
DATA 29 47 79
Eu Europium AmAmericium
of Ni Nickel Pd Palladium Pt
195 Platinum 152 at
59 05
Group
Table 78 95 dm
28 46
SmSamarium Pu Pluonium 24
Co Rh Rhodiurm 192Ir Iridium 150 is
Periodic 59
Cobai 03
gas
94
27 45 77
PmPromothium Np Neptunium any

Hydrogen Fe 01
Ru Ruhenium
190Os Osmium
The 1
56 ron
61 93 of
76
26 44 mole
MnManganese Tc Nd Neodymium
186 Re
Technetium Rhenium Uranium
144 238
55 one
25 43
75 B0 92
Praseodymium of
Cr Chromium Mo Molybdenum Tungsten Pr Pa Protactinium volume
52 96
184 W 141
24 42 74 59 91
The
Vanadium Nb Nioblum Ta Tantalum 140Ce Cerium
Th Thorium
51 181 232
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23 41 73 58 90
Hf number
Ttanumn Zr Zrconium
178
Hafnium
atomic
mass
relative
48 91
22 40 (atomic)
symbol
Sc Scandium
La Lanthanum227 Ac Actinium *58-71
Lanthanoid
series
series
t90-103
Actinoid atomic
X= proton
45 89
Y Yttrium 139
21 39 57 89
b=
Be Beryliurm
Mg Magnesium Ca Calcium Sr Strontium Ba Barium Ra Radium a
40 38 137 226
24
9
12 20 38 56 88 X
Li Na Sodiun Potassum Rb Rubidium Cs Caesiurn Fr Francium

39 K 133
7
Lium
23
19
Key
11 37 55 87
20

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BOTSWAIIA EXAM INATI ONS CCU T'JCI L

?aper 2 October/November 2008

fu3arks: 80 Time: 2 hours

Candidat+'s Examination Number:

1. S/rite your examinatlon nurnber in the soace provided above

2. Ansvrer ALL questions.

3. All ansvrers musi be written in the spaces prorricied.

4. lvlarks :ryili be lost if ail necessary working is not shoyrn

5. Caicuiaicis may be used in this paper.

FOR EXAMINER'S USE ONLY

The diagram below shows a rectangular container half-filled with a

liquid. Use it to answer question 1.

I (a) Calculaie the volume of the liquid.

(b) The mass of the liquid is 45 g.

(c) (i) The liquid is then heated.

(i i) Explain your answer to (c) (i) above.

light light lioht

2. (a) After three days the following observations were made;

Explain the observations made in the three jars.

(b) Tiny fish and bacteria were introduced into jar R.

(b) Name the apparaius labelled Q

(d) Compleie ihe worcS-equation for the raaction.

/o\ Describe the posriive tesi for the gas.

(0 Suggesi the name of an acid that could be used in the place of

t (b) What is meant by electrical resistance?

Wire Amount of currenUA

{i) What conclusion can be drawn from the res.ulis?

(c) How long is the gestation period of a human being?

(b) (') Which tank is most likely to lose more petrol?

(ii) Explain your answer in (b) (i),

oxygen copper rubber water lron mercury

Bad conductors Good conductors

Use the information below to answer question I (c).

The average diameter of a human eye is 25 mm and the focal length of it

(d) State two uses of concave mirrors.

groups 1 and 2'

(ii) Explain your answer in (a) (i).

(ii) Explain your answer in (c) (i).

Energy P rotein Fat Carbohydrate Water lron Vitamin

Pi272 3,8 A-7 87 0.1 2

R 150 0.8 0 8.5 86 0.3

uiegt 0 t./ | 4v.t 39 0 n

{ii) Explain your ansvver in (a) ii).

('i) Name the deficiency disease caused by lack of the nutrieni

(c) Describe the tesi for fats.'

( ii) Explain Your answer in {a) (i)'

(b) (i) Explain why yeast is used in bread-making

Time/seconds 0 i40 60 80 100 120 |

1,J ?4 30 40 5C e0 70 3C 30 100 C 11 12a

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

(ii) Explain Your answer in {d) (i)

BOTSWANA EXAMI NATIONS COUNCI L

INTEGRATED SCIENCE 1412

Paper 2 OctoberlNovember 2009

Marks: 80 Time: 2 Hours

Candidate's fxarnination Number:

1" Write your examination number in the space provided above.

2. Answer ALL questions.

3. Allanswers must be urritten in the spaces provided.