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Secondary 1 Science Practice Paper 1
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TuitionGoWhere Practice Paper - Science Secondary 1 (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 80
Section A [40 marks]
1. (a) If the surface area of the solid increases, then the rate of dissolving will increase [1] (Accept: Larger surface area leads to faster dissolving)
(b) (i) Surface area of the solid [1] (ii) Rate of dissolving/time taken to dissolve completely [1] (iii) Temperature/volume of solvent/concentration of solvent/amount of solid/stirring [1]
(c) Keep all other variables constant except the one being investigated [1]. Use the same amount of solid, same volume and temperature of solvent, same stirring rate [1].
2. (a) Moment = Force × Distance [1] = 150 N × 2.0 m = 300 N⋅m [1]
(b) Moment = Force × Distance [1] = 600 N × 0.5 m = 300 N⋅m [1]
(c) Yes, the lever system is balanced [1] because the clockwise moment equals the anticlockwise moment (both 300 N⋅m) [1].
3. (a)
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[3 marks: 1 for normal, 1 for correct reflected ray, 1 for correct labeling]
(b) (i) Diffuse reflection/irregular reflection [1] (ii) The rough surface has many small surfaces at different angles [1], so light rays are reflected in many different directions [1].
4. (a) Substance P [1]
(b) Reason 1: It is a solid at room temperature [1] Reason 2: It has good electrical conductivity [1] (Accept: It is insoluble in water - typical of metals)
(c) Add water to dissolve substance S [1]. Filter to separate insoluble P from the solution [1]. Evaporate the filtrate to obtain pure S crystals [1].
5. (a) Total magnification = 15× × 40× = 600× [1]
(b) Actual length = Image length ÷ Magnification [1] = 3.0 mm ÷ 600 = 0.005 mm = 5 μm [1]
(c) (i) Use a higher power objective lens [1] (ii) Field of view becomes smaller/image becomes dimmer/harder to focus [1]
6. (a) (i) Can catch fire easily/burns easily [1] (ii) Can cause burns to skin/can damage materials [1]
(b) Any three from: - Keep away from flames/heat sources [1] - Wear protective gloves [1] - Wear eye protection/safety goggles [1] - Use in well-ventilated area [1] - Use water bath instead of direct heating [1]
Section B [40 marks]
7. (a) As depth increases, liquid pressure increases [1] (Accept: Pressure is directly proportional to depth)
(b) (i)
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[3 marks: 1 for correct axes and scale, 1 for correct plotting, 1 for line of best fit]
(ii) Linear relationship/directly proportional/as depth increases, pressure increases at a constant rate [1]
(iii) 1250 Pa [1] (accept 1240-1260 Pa)
(c) The pressure would be lower at each depth [1] because oil has a lower density than water [1]. The graph would have the same shape but with lower pressure values [1].
8. (a) Three [1]
(b) Sweet C [1]
(c) Different dyes have different solubilities in the solvent [1]. The more soluble dyes travel further up the paper [1] while less soluble dyes travel shorter distances, causing separation [1].
(d) Any two from: - Use a different solvent [1] - Use longer chromatography paper [1] - Allow more time for development [1] - Use a mixture of solvents [1]
(e) Can identify multiple dyes in one test/quick and simple/requires small sample/can compare with known standards [1]
9. (a) (i) GPE = mgh [1] = 2 kg × 10 m/s² × 5 m = 100 J [1]
(ii) Gravitational potential energy is converted to kinetic energy [1]
(iii) 100 J [1] (by conservation of energy)
(b) (i) Kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy/heat [1]
(ii) Friction between the ball and surface opposes motion [1]. Kinetic energy is converted to thermal energy until all kinetic energy is lost [1].
10. (a) If temperature increases, then the rate of reaction will increase/the time for reaction will decrease [1]
(b) Any three from: - Magnesium ribbon [1] - Hydrochloric acid [1] - Beakers/conical flasks [1] - Thermometer [1] - Stopwatch [1] - Water bath/Bunsen burner [1] - Measuring cylinder [1]
(c) Measure equal lengths of magnesium ribbon [1]. Heat hydrochloric acid to the required temperature using water bath [1]. Add magnesium to acid and start timing [1]. Stop timing when magnesium completely dissolves and record time [1].
(d) Any two from: - Length/mass of magnesium ribbon [1] - Volume of hydrochloric acid [1] - Concentration of hydrochloric acid [1] - Stirring [1]
(e) (i) As temperature increases, the time for reaction decreases [1]. Higher temperature increases the rate of reaction [1].
(ii) At higher temperatures, particles have more kinetic energy [1] and move faster [1]. This leads to more frequent collisions between reactant particles and more successful collisions, increasing the reaction rate [1].
Marking Guidelines:
- Award marks for correct scientific terminology
- Accept equivalent answers that demonstrate understanding
- For calculations, award partial marks for correct method even if final answer is wrong
- Deduct marks for missing units where specified
- Be flexible with wording as long as scientific meaning is correct