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Secondary 2 Science Scientific Inquiry Quiz
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Secondary 2 Science Quiz - Scientific Inquiry (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 40
Section A: Experimental Design and Variables [10 marks]
1. Temperature of water [1]
- Accept: water temperature, temperature
2. Any two from: [2]
- Mass/amount of sugar
- Volume of water
- Type of sugar used
- Method of stirring
- Size of container
- Accept other reasonable controlled variables
3. [1]
- Use a stopwatch to time from when sugar is added until it completely dissolves
- Accept: time with stopwatch, observe until no crystals visible
4. [2]
- To ensure fair test/controlled experiment
- So that only surface area varies between tests, not the amount of reactant
5. [1]
- Error = 15.3 - 15.5 = -0.2 cm (or 0.2 cm)
6. [2]
- Type: Systematic error
- Explanation: The error is consistent/repeatable, likely due to ruler calibration or zero error
7. [1]
- Parallax error
Section B: Data Analysis and Calculations [10 marks]
8. [2]
- Working: Rate = 1/time = 1/40
- Rate = 0.025 s⁻¹
9. [1]
- As concentration increases, rate of reaction increases
- Accept: directly proportional, positive relationship
10. [2]
- Working: Density = mass ÷ volume = 45g ÷ 15cm³
- Density = 3.0 g/cm³
11. [2]
- Material: Neither (both will sink) OR Material X if comparing only X and Y
- Explanation: Both densities are greater than water (1.0 g/cm³)
12. [2]
- Working: Rf = distance travelled by dye ÷ distance travelled by solvent = 4.5 ÷ 10.0
- Rf = 0.45
Section C: Scientific Method and Evaluation [10 marks]
13. [1]
- Yes, the hypothesis is supported
- Accept: supported by evidence
14. [2]
- Use more plants/larger sample size
- Repeat the experiment multiple times
- Use different types of plants
- Control more variables (light, temperature, water)
- Accept other valid reliability improvements
15. [1]
- Baking soda solution
16. [2]
- Use Universal Indicator and compare colors to pH chart
- Use different pH indicators (litmus paper, phenolphthalein)
- Use a digital pH meter
- Accept other valid pH testing methods
17. [2]
- Battery/power source
- Ammeter/bulb/voltmeter
- Wires/connecting leads
- Accept any two appropriate pieces of electrical apparatus
Section D: Experimental Design and Analysis [10 marks]
18. [4 marks - 1 mark each for:]
- Use same type/age of plants
- Use same amount of each soil type
- Keep other conditions constant (water, light, temperature)
- Measure plant height/growth over same time period
- Accept other valid experimental design points
19. [2]
- Prediction: Small marble chips
- Reason: Smaller chips have larger surface area, so more acid particles can collide with marble particles, increasing reaction rate
20. [4]
- Calculation: Density = 28g ÷ 14cm³ = 2.0 g/cm³ [2]
- Conclusion: Material Z will sink [1]
- Explanation: Density (2.0 g/cm³) is greater than water (1.0 g/cm³) [1]
Marking Notes:
- Award marks for clear, accurate answers
- Accept alternative correct responses where indicated
- For calculations, award method marks even if final answer is incorrect
- Require units where specified in mark scheme