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Secondary 3 Combined Science Scientific Inquiry Quiz
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Secondary 3 Combined Science Quiz - Scientific Inquiry (Answer Key)
Total Marks: 40
Section A: Variables and Hypotheses
1.
(a) Surface area of calcium carbonate (or size of chips/powder). [1]
(b) Rate of reaction (or volume of gas produced per unit time / time taken for reaction to complete). [1]
(c) Concentration of acid / Volume of acid / Temperature / Mass of calcium carbonate. (Any one) [1]
2.
(a) It predicts a relationship between two variables (temperature and rate) that can be tested/measured. [1]
(b) Measure the time taken for the starch to disappear (using iodine test) / Measure the amount of product formed per minute. [1]
3.
(a) Electronic balance / Beam balance. [1]
(b) Displacement can method / Eureka can. [1]
4.
(a) Bubbles may vary in size; counting does not measure the actual volume of gas. [1]
(b) Use a gas syringe / Collect gas in an inverted measuring cylinder over water. [1]
5.
Reliability refers to the consistency of results; if the experiment is repeated, similar results are obtained. [1]
Section B: Data Analysis and Graphs
6.
(a) Graphing Marks:
- Axes labeled with units (Load/N, Extension/cm). [1]
- Points plotted correctly and a straight line of best fit drawn through the origin. [1]
(b) Extension is directly proportional to the load. [1]
7.
(a) Ensures data is organized, easy to read, and units are clear for calculation/graphing. [1]
(b) 90°C. [1]
8.
(a) 25.1 cm³. [1]
(b) (24.5 + 24.6) / 2 = 24.55 cm³. [1]
9.
(a) Low precision / High scatter / Large random error. [1]
(b) It averages out random errors and shows the general trend/relationship between variables. [1]
10.
(a) Speed = Distance / Time = 1.20 / 0.6 = 2.0 m/s. [1]
(b) Human reaction time in starting/stopping the stopwatch. [1]
Section C: Experimental Design and Evaluation
11.
(a) A group of plants grown with no fertilizer (or water only). [1]
(b) To show that any change in growth is due to the fertilizer and not other factors (baseline for comparison). [1]
12.
- Accuracy: How close a measurement is to the true/accepted value. [1]
- Precision: How close repeated measurements are to each other (consistency). [1]
13.
(a) To identify anomalies and reduce the effect of random errors. [1]
(b) It allows for the calculation of a mean, which is more reliable than a single reading. [1]
14.
(a) Systematic error. [1]
(b) Use insulation / Use a lid / Use a polystyrene cup. [1]
15.
(a) Because the pattern may change outside the tested range (e.g., enzyme denaturation at high temps). [1]
(b) The enzyme will denature / Rate will decrease rapidly / Reaction stops. [1]
Section D: Scientific Practices and STSE
16.
To check for validity, accuracy, and reliability of the methods and conclusions before accepting them as scientific knowledge. [1]
17.
(a) Harm to biodiversity / Impact on food chain / Ethical treatment of animals. [1]
(b) Weigh the benefits (food security) against the risks (environmental damage) / Conduct further impact studies. [1]
18.
Scientific knowledge is open to change when new evidence or better technologies become available. [1]
19.
(a) "How does the concentration of salt affect the rate of rusting of iron?" [1]
(b) Just because two variables change together does not mean one causes the other; other factors may be involved. [1]
20.
(a) Wipe it up with plenty of water / Neutralize with sodium bicarbonate (depending on school policy, but washing is standard immediate action). [1]
(b) To protect eyes from acid splashes which could cause permanent damage/blindness. [1]