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BOOKLET A

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LEVEL: Sec I Express DATE: 6 October 2020

CTASS(ES): Sec'l/1,1/2, 1/3, 1/5 (SBB) DURATION: 2 hours

(For booklets A and B)

Additional Materials provided: 1 sheet of OAS paper

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your NAME, INDEX NUMBER and CLASS at the top of this page and on the OAS paper
Shade your index number on the OAS paper.

This paper consists of three sections.

A:
Booklet Section A- Multiple.Choice Questions
BookletB: Section B- Short Structured Questions
Section C- Long Structured Questions

SECTION A (30 marks)

Multiole-Choice Questions
There are 30 questions in this section. Answer all questions. For each question, there are
four possible answers A, B, C and D. Choose the correct answer and record your choice
in soft or 2E} pencil on the OAS paper provided. DO NOT fold or bend the OAS paper.

A copy ofthe Periodic Table is printed on the last page of Booklet B.

Al the end of the examination, hand in your OAS paper, Booklets A and B separately.

This Question Paper consists of 14 printed pages including this page.

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SECTION A: Multiple-Choice Questions (30 marks)

There are thirty questions in this section. Answer ALL questions. For each question,
there are four possible answers, A, B, C and D. Choose the oneyou consider correct
and record your choice on the OAS paper in soft pencil.

1 A scientist crafted an experiment and stated her hypothesis. However, afier

conducting the experiment, the results showed that her hypothesis was wrong.

What should the scientisl do with the results?

A Change the results so that her hypothesis is correct.

B Conclude that her hypothesis was false.
C lgnore the results because they did not fit her hypothesis.
D Repeat the experimenl until her hypothesis is proven right.

2 A reagent is known to be toxic and corrosive. Which hazard symbols should

be labelled on the bottle?

1 2 3 4

A l and 3 only
B l and 4 only
C 2and 3only
D 3 and4only

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3 Which safety precautions should be taken when heating a liquid in a test tube?

't ensure no flammable liquids are near the flame

2 point the opening ofthe test tube away from people
3 smell the liquid to ensure it is reacting correctly
4 wear safety goggles throughout the experiment

A l and 2 only
B 2and 4 only
C 1,2 and 4 only
D 2, 3 and 4 only

4 Which row correctly shows how a Bunsen burner should be used for strong
heating?

part of Bunsen burner

air hole flame
used to adjust air hole
A collar open steady
B collar closed unsteady
c gas tap open unsteady

D gas tap closed steady

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5 Which measurement(s) can be taken by a Vernier caliper?

1 depth of a beaker
2 diameter of a test tube
3 volume of regular solid

A 2 only
B l and 2 only
C l and 3 only
D 1,2and3

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6 What is the reading shown on the scale of the Vernier caliper below?

0 10

A 6.31 cm
B 6.37 cm
C 6.47 cm
D 7.23 cm

7 A block of copper was cut into two parts, X and Y. Part X was twice as heavy
as part Y.

Which statement about the copper block is true?

A Part X is more dense than part Y.

B Part X and part Y have the same volume.
C Part Y and the original block are equally dense.
D The original block is more dense than parts X and Y.

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An outline of the Periodic Table is shown below. Use it to answer questions 8

and 9.

E Y
T
R
Fffif_T-TT
I Which elements are metals?

A RandTonly
B R, T and V only
C W, V and Y only
D W, V, X and Y only

I Which stiatement accurately describes the elements shown in the outline of the
Periodic Table?

A R and T have the same number of electron shells.

B T and W are in the same group.
C W and V have similar chemical properties.
D Y is in period Vll.

10 Which of these mixtures is / are (a) suspension(s)?

1 dust particles floating in air

2 liquid syrup dissolved in water
3 sand particles floating in a colourless liquid

A 2 only
B 3 only
C l and 2 only
D 'l and 3 only

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Use the diagram below to answer questions 11 and 12.

I
R
o= T

P
U

I
I

11 \Mich statement about the process shown in the diagram is not true?

A Boiling chips are placed in P to ensure smooth boiling.

B The substance in T is the same as the substance in U.
C The temperature shown on Q is equal to the temperature at T.
D Water is pumped in from S and exits at R.

12 \Mich row correctly shows a substance U that can be obtained from the given
mixture P?

P U

A liquid with boiling point 70 'C +

liquid with boillng point I 00 "C
liquid with boiling point 100 "C

insoluble solid +
B insoluble solid
liquid with boiling point 70 'C

c soluble solid +
soluble solid
liquid with boiling point 70 "C

soluble solid +
D liquid with boiling point 100 'C
liquid with boiling point 100 "C

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13 Calcium carbonate is a compound that can be found in egg shells. lts chemical
formula is CaCOs.

Which statement is true about calcium carbonate?

A Calcium cannot be extracted from calcium carbonate by physical

methods.
B Calcium carbonate and its constituent elements have the same physical
properties.
C Calcium carbonate contains the elements calcium and cobalt.
D The mass of each constituent element in calcium carbonate is the same.

'l.4 The chromatogram shows dyes contained ln 3 soft drinks, E, F and G

They are compared to harmful dyes J and K.

E F G J K

Which soft drink(s) may not be safe for consumption?

A E only
B EandGonly
C FandGonly
D E,FandG

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15 Which of these is least likely to be more difficult to obtain if natural syslems

become less diverse?

A The blood ofthe horseshoe crab humans use to help detect bacleria.
B The honey produced by bees from nectar obtained from flowers
C The iron found in the earth humans use to construct buildings.
D The wood of trees in forests humans use to make furniture.

16 The kakapo is a large, flightless bird that lives in forests. lt used to be found all
over New Zealand, but is now critically endangered.

kakapo

Wtrich of these factors could have contributed to the decline in the kakapo's
population?

1 an invasive species hunted and ate the kakapo

2 forests were cleared by humans for farming
3 humans over-hunted the kakapo for its feathers

A 3 only
B l and 2 only
C 2 and 3only
D 1,2 and 3

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17 Which row shows how bacteria can be helpful and harmful to humans?

helpful harmful

bacteria come in different shapes

A bacteria are found on our skin
and sizes

bacteria break down waste matter bacteria found in our intestines

B
into harmless products digest food

bacteria can convert milk into food bacteria can cause our food to
c products like yoghurt spoil

bacteria produce toxins that can bacteria living in the mouth can
D
cause food poisoning cause bad breath

18 Which of these is not an example of how a cell is specially modified to perform

a specifrc role in a human?

role how the cell is modified

cells lining the small intestine have a cell membrane

A absorb food
that allows molecules to enter the cell

white blood cells produce vacuoles that contain

B destroy bacteria
molecules that are harmful to bacteria

nerve cells are very long to allow signals to be brought

c transmit signals
from the brain to other parts of the body

red blood cells have no nucleus so there is more

D transport oxygen
space in the cytoplasm to carry oxygen

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The ligure shows part ofthe human body. Use it lo answer questions l9 and 20.

t?

M
i,,
,-:!
.\
.i,:!,

/i.\

'19 \Nhich level of organisation besl describes whal is shown in the figure?

A cell
B organ
C organ system
D tissue

20 \Nhat is the function of structure M?

A contain water and nutrients

B control cell activities
C control substances that exit the cell
D site of chemical reactions

21 Based on the particulate model of matter, which statement about solids is true?

A Particles in solids are held together by weak forces of attraction.

B Particles in solids are not arranged in a fixed, regular pattern.
C Solids have a definile shape but do nol have a definite volume.
D Solids have a higher denslty than gases with the same volume.

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22 Which diagram correctly shows particles during expansion?

+
+
B

t
+
D

23 Wrich graph shows the energy level of particles of oxygen gas as they are
heated?

A B

o) c't
0.)
0)
c c
0)
o

temperature temperature

c D

o) (,)
o) o
c c
o o

temperature temperature

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24 A substance is represented in the figure below.

s
What can be said about thrs substance?

1 the substance is an atom

2 the substance is an element
3 the substance is a molecule

A 2 only
B 3 only
C 'l and 2 only
D 2and 3only

25 Vvhat is the mass number of this atom?

A o

B 8

c 10
D 14

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26 Which ball-and-stick model could represent KMnOa?

A B

c D

27 Which of these properties of light cause shadows to be formed?

1 light can be reflected off a surface

2 light cannot pass through opaque objects
3 light travels at 300000 km i s
4 light travels in straight lines

A l and 2 only
B l and 3 only
C 2and 3only
D 2and4only

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28 A person is standing 2.0 m away from a mirror, and sees an otter who is
standing on a rock 0.5 m behind him. How far away is the image of the otter
from the person's eyes?

0-5 m 2.0 m
<H

I o
T
A 2.0m
B 2.5m
C 4.5 m
D 5.0 m

29 \Mich statement about reflection is not true?

A lmages formed by plane mirrors are upright.

B lmages formed by concave mirrors can be virtual.
C lmages formed by convex mirrors are larger than the object.
D No images are formed on rough surfaces.

30 \Mrich row correctly states the colour that a red ball will appear to be when
different colours of light are shone on it?

white light blue light red light

A red black red

B red blue black

c red red red

D white red bla ck

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END OF YEAR EXAMINATION 2O2O

LOWER SECONDARY SCIENCE

BOOKLET B

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LEVEL: Sec 'l Express DATE: 6 October 2020

CLASS(ES): Sec 1/1, 1/2, 1/3, 1/5 (SBB) DURATION: 2 hours

(For booklets A and B)

Additional Materials provided: NIL

INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Do not open this booklet until you are told to do so.

Write your NAME, INDEX NUMBER and CLASS at the top of this page This paper consists of 2
sections.

SECTION B (40 marks) For Examiner's use:

Short Structu d Questions
Answer all questlons. Write your answers in the spaces Section A /30
provided on the question paper.
Section B 140
SECTION C (30 marks)
Lonq Structured Questiqns Section C /30
Answer all questions. Write your answers in the spaces
provided on the question paper.
Total / 100

At the end of the examination, hand in your OAS paper, Booklets A and B separately

This Question Paper consists of l! printed pages including this page.

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tured uestions 40 marks

Answer ALL the questions and show all workings clearly in the spaces provided.

'l A study was conducted in May 2020 to determine how effective wearing surgical
masks is in preventing the spread of COVID-I9.

Hamsters that were infected with COVID-19 were placed with healthy hamsters. The
set-ups and results are shown in the table below.

1 2 ?

set-up

infected and healthy infected hamsters infected hamsters

hamsters did not wore masks, healthy did not wear masks,
wear masks hamsters did not healthy hamsters
wear masks wore masks
percentage
of healthy
90 15 35
hamsters
infected (%)
viral load in
newly
high low low
infected
hamsters

(a) (i) ldentify one independent/ changed variable.

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(ii) Suggest one variable that should be controlled.

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(b) State two conclusions that can be drawn from this experiment.

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(c) Suggest one advantage and one disadvantage of using animals in scientific
research.

advantage: ...

disadvantage: .

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2 Bath toys such as rubber ducks are designed to float in water.

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(a) The density of rubber is 1 .5 g / cm3.

Calculate the mass of 10.0 cm3 of rubber.

Show your working in the space below.

mass of rubber: ... ... s I2I

(b) (i) Rubber ducks are able lo float in water because they are filled with air,
increasing the volume of the rubber duck without changing its mass.

Assuming the density of air can be ignored, calculate the density of a

25.0 cm3 rubber duck that is made out of the rubber from part (a).
Show your working in the space below.

density of rubber duck .. ... g / cm3 [2]

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(ii) Given that the density of water is 1.0 g / cm3, state and explain if the
rubber duck in part (bXi) will float in water.

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3 Tea is a drink that is prepared by pouring hot water over tea leaves. Some of lhe
compounds in the tea leaves will enter the water, giving tea its flavour and colour.
Some of these compounds are listed in Table 3.1 .

Table 3.1
compound descriptlon solubility in water
pheophytin a black pigment low

carotene an orange pigment not soluble

xanthophyll a yellow pigment not soluble

polyphenol a bitter, colourless substance low

a colourless substance that
caffeine reduces drowsiness when high
consumed

(a) A cup of green tea was prepared by pouring hot water into a cup that contained
green tea leaves. The tea was green and transparent, and the tea leaves sank
to the bottom of the cup after some time.

(i) Explain why the green tea can be considered a suspension.

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(ii) Green tea also has properties of a solution. ldentify one solute and one
solvent in the green tea.

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Solvent: t1l

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(b) Tea leaves can also be placed in a tea bag, which acts as a filter. The tea bag
allows soluble compounds to enter hot water, but prevents the leaves from
doing so.

Explain why the tea bag is an effective filter.

12)

(c) Pheophytin, carotene and xanthophyll can be separated by paper

chromatography.

(i) State and explain if water can be used to separate these compounds by
paper chromatography.

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(ii) A different solvent was used to separate the compounds.

Xanthophyll moved the furthest. Explain the result.

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(iii) Suggest why paper chromatography may not be the best method to
separate caffeine from polyphenol.

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4 Fig. 4.1 is a dichotomous key of some birds that can be found in Singapore

birds

teeds on fish feeds on fruits and insects

long, sharp beak curved beak short neck regular neck

brightly dull fish eagle prgeon simple complex

coloured coloured birdsong birdsong
feathers feathers

woodpecker myna
kingfisher egret

Fig.4.1

(a) State all the characteristics of kingfishers.

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(b) The descriptions of three birds are given below. Use the dichotomous key to
identifo the birds.

Egretta garzetta
L,!

Aplonis panayensis
r,.1
I T
H a I i aeet u s Ie u
L
cog a ste r

white feathers black-green feathers white and grey

long and sharp beak regular neck feathers
long neck found in forests and short tail
long legs parks curved beak
feeds on fish feeds on insects and feeds on fish
hunts in shallow water fruits commonly found near
complex song coastal areas

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(c) (i) Deline biodivedty

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(ii) State the importance of biodiversity to systems in nature.

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5 A sealed container containing helium was cooled until only solid helium was left
The graph shows the temperature changes during the cooling process.

o
o
A
E B
o
o
E
()
c
D
E

time / minutes

(a) At which point(s) A to E:

(i) does helium have the lowest energy?

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(ii) was the helium only in gaseous state?

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(iii) was the helium in a mixture of solid and liquid states?

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(b) Suggest why there is no change in temperature as helium freezes.

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(c) (i) ln the square below, draw the particulate model of helium particles at point
c.

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(ii) Describe the movement of the helium particles at point C

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6 (a) Define alorn.

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(b) Draw the electronic structure of aluminium.

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(c) State the electronic configuration of potassium.

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(d) State the mass number, proton number and neutron number of scandium.

mass number proton number neutron number

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(e) Explain why atoms are electncally neutral

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Section C: Lonq Structured Questions (30 marks)

Answer all the questions and show all workings clearly in the spaces provided

1 Fungi and bacteria, like plants and animals, are made out of cells. The diagrams
below show a fungal cell and a bacterial cell (not drawn to scale).

c cell wall
a 0
o c pili

o chromosome t/

I
t
o

fungal cell bacterial cell

(a) Table 1 .1 has been filled in with information about parts of a fungal cell
Complete the table for animal cells and plant cells.

Table 1.'l
parts of a cell animal cell plant cell fungal cell

cell present
membrane

cytoplasm present
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chromosomes present

many small
vacuole
vacuoles t3l

(b) Apart from the cell structures inTable 1.1, state

(i) one similarity between plant and bacterial cells,

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(ii) two differences between plant and bacterial cells.

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(c) Plant cell walls are made of cellulose, a large molecule that is made of many
p-glucose molecules bound together.

Fungal cell walls are made of chitin. Just like cellulose, chitin is made of many
of the same molecule bound together.

The flgures below show the molecular structure of p-glucose and chitin

CH ,oH cH2oH

q OH nt)-o OH
H
,l
,t t/ a I

OH H
I
,?
iN:' i /
c
I
H
,31-1

lJ- H
tl HHN H l

o
p-glucose ch itin

(i) ldentify the elements present in p-glucose.

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(ii) Using information from the figure above, state the chemical formula of
B-glucose.

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(iii) Describe one difference in the elements that make up B-glucose and
chitin.

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(d) Suggest a function of the bacterial cell wall.

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2 The solubility of salt S in water was measured at different temperatures' Salt S was
added into 100 ml of water at each temperature, and the maximum mass of the salt
that could be dissolved was recorded. The results are shown in the graph below

18
0)
(5
16
[Tl
--T-
B
o
E
14
12
[--T--
o
o 10

o)
I
6
--T
=
! 4
=
o 2
0
<
010203040506070
temperature / 'C

(a) Describe the effect of temperature on the solubility of salt S.

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(b) Calculate the mass of salt S that can be dissolved in 200 ml of water at 50 "C
Show your working in the space below.

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(c) Table2.l shows some physical properties of saltT, powder U and methanol.

Table 2.1
salt T powder U methanol
I

melting point / 'C 455 1538 -98

boiling point / "C 1547 2862 65

solubility in
soluble not soluble
methanol
magnetism not magnetic magnetic not magnetic
I
colour white g rey colourless

(i) Salt T and powder U were mixed in a beaker of methanol. Outline the
steps required to obtain salt T and powder U from the mixture. For each
step, state which substance is obtained, and which substances are left
behind.

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(ii) Draw a labelled set-up forthe step used to obtain saltT in part (c)(i).

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3 Hyperopia is an eye condition that prevents a person from seeing objects that are
nearby clearly.

A person with hyperopia can use spectacles to help produce a clearer image of
nearby objects in the eye. Fig. 3.1 shows how the lens on a person who wears
spectacles focuses light.

Fig. 3.1

(a) Explain why we are able to see objects in the light, but not in the dark.

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(b) Define refrac:tion.

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(c) (i) Measure the angle of incidence of light ray A in Fig 3.1.

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(ii) Describe how the direction of light ray A changes as it passes from the
air and into the lens. Explain the change in direction.

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(iii) Apart from the change in direction, describe how the speed of light ray B
changes as it passes from the air and into the lens.

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(d) (i) Spectacle lenses need to be able to withstand scratches. State the
physical property that determines the ability of a material to withstand
scratches.

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(ii) A scratch on a spectacle lens changes the shape of the surface of the
lens. Fig. 3.2 shows the surfaces of a lens with and without scratches
when viewed under a microscope.

without scratches -.PLF\.f

with scratches

Fig. 3.2

Suggest and explain if a scratched lens would be as effective in producing

a clear image in a person's eye.

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(e) Plastic lenses are lighter as compared to glass lenses of the same volume.

Explain why.

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Markino Scheme

Section A

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

B B c A B A A c D

11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20

c D
I
A D D U A D B

21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30

D- B B D C D c
"No right answer
Section B
Qn Answer Marks
1ai which hamste(s) wore masks I
1 aii Type of masUtype of hamster/d uration of experimenUfood given to
hamsters/ary re asonable answer 1

'1b When infected hamsters wore masks, the percentage of healthy

hamsters infected was the lowest; oMfe 1

When either infected or healthy hamsters wore masks, viral load was
lower; owtle 1

max 1m for refercnce to each depe ndent vaiable

1c Advantage:
- lower risk to humans
- easier to get test subjects 1

Disadvantage:
- cruel to animals
- data for anima$$Ay not apply to humans I

Any reasonable answer

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2a 1.5 x 10 1
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= 15 9
deduct max 1m for unit errors in Q2
2bii Total mass= 159+09 = 159 1

Density = mass /volume = 15 I 25.0= 0.6 g / cm3 1

deduct max 1m for unit errors in Q2

2bii It will float because the density of the rubber duck is lower than the
densi of water 1

3ai Tea leaves setUe the bottom after the tea is left to sand/the tea leaves
do not dissolve. 1

3aii Solute: pheophytin/polyphenol/caffeine 1

,|
Solvent: water
3b The holes in the filter are large enough to let the compounds enter the
tea 1 I

but small enough so the tea leaves does not enter the tea 1

3ci No, because carotene and xanthophyll are both insoluble in water 1

3cii Xanthophyll is the most soluble in the different sofuent 1

3ciii Both are colourless, and cannot be seen on the chromatogGm I

Any looical answer

4a Feeds on fish; has a long, sharp beak: has brightly coloured feathers I
4bi Egrct (common name: little egret) 1

4bii Myna (common name: Asian glossy stading) 1

4biii fish eaqle (common name: white bellied sea eaqle) 1

4ci The existence of many different kinds of organlsms on earth/in an 1

ecosystem
4cii They ensure that systems in nature remain stable 1

5ai E 1

5aii A 1

5aiii D 1

5b The energy lost by the particles allows 1

attractive forces to form between liquid helium particles to form solid 1

helium particles
OR
PE is lost as heat as bonds between particles are being formed 1

but KE remains the same as there is no chanqe in temperature. 1

5ci

rB
At least 2 particles touching
1

,|
5cii Particles are able to slide past one another

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6a The smallest particle of an element 1

6b

Nucleus drawn in the middle with chemical symbol written

3 electron shells
Correct number of electrons in each shell
Correct pairing of electrons I
1m for every 2 correct characteistics
6c 2.8.8.1 1

6d mass number proton number neutron humber

45 21 L4

6e Atoms have the same number of electrons/negative charges and

protons/positive charges 1

Section C
Qn Answer Marks
1ai pa(s of a cell plant cell tungal cell
I anrmal cell

cell membrane present present present

cytoplasm present present present

chromosomes present present present

I

many small one large (central) many small

vacuole vacuole vacuoles
vacuoles
Icorrect - 3m 6 to 7 correcl - 2m, 3 to 5 @nect 1n - 3
1bi Both have cell walls 1

l bii Plant cells have chloroplasts, but bacterial cells do not

Bacterial cells have pili while plant cells do not
Plant cells have a nucleus while bacterial cells do not
Any 2, 1m each 2
1ci C, H and O (accept names and chemical symbols) 1

'lcii CoH rzOo

Accept any permutation that has 6 C, 12 H and 6 O 1

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'l ciii Chitin contains N. B-qlucose does not 1

1d Support the bacterial cell/give the bacterial cell a regular shape/protect

the cell from physical damage 1

Any reasonable answer

2a As temperature increased, the solubility of salt S increased (at an

increasing rate)/more S can dissolve 1

2b Solubility of S at 50 'C = 4 S / 100 ml water 1

Mass of S that can dissolve in 200 mlwater = 200/100 x 4 = 8 q 1

2ci 1. Filter the mixture 1 . Use a magnet to attract powder 1

powder U is collected as residue, U. Salt T and methanol are left

salt T + methanol are collected as behind. 1

filtrate
2. Evaporate the mixture to dryness 1

methanol is evaporated, salt T is left behind 1

Zcii Evaporating dish

Tripod stand I
Bunsen burner

Correct apparatus - 1m
Correctlabels- 1m
Proper scientific drawings (2D, no line on opening of evaporating dish) - D
1m
Allow ECF if step in 2ci is wrcng. Use same marking points.

3a We see the light that is reflected off objects/there is no light to be

reflected off obiects in the dark 1

3b The bending of light as it travels from one medium to another of a

different optical density 1

3ci ""d... t
r?r_

* r*,.* ujk..

1
''a,.,. 33" r 1"
3cii It bends towards the normal. 1

The lens has a greater optical density than air 1

3ciii It slows down I

3di Hardness 1

3dii No it would not

The scratches would cause light to be refracted in different directions 1

Creating an unfocused/blur image 1

3e Plastic is less dense than qlass 1

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