ESSAY
This paper is in two sections, A and B
Answer Question 1 in Section A and any other three questions in Section B.
Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material
PART I
[40 marks]
Answer all of Question 1
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The diagram below shows the electrical method of magnetizing a nail.
Study the diagram and use it to answer the questions that follow.
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Give the names of the parts of the circuit labelled I, II and III
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List two substances that can be made into a magnet.
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State two other methods of making magnets.
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Name one material that is used in making an electrical wire
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Give two properties of the material you named in (iv) which makes it useful as a wire. [10 marks]
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The diagram below shows the set-up for the preparation of carbon dioxide in the laboratory.
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Name the parts of the set-up labelled I and II
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Give the name of the method of gas collection shown in the diagram.
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Give one property of gases collected over water.
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What will happen if component I does not dip into the contents of the flask?
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List two compounds that form the content of the flask.
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Write down the systematic name of carbon dioxide. [10 marks]
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In an experiment, yam pap is put into two test tubes A and B containing iodine solution. The test tubes are warmed slightly to a temperature of 37°C and saliva is put into test tube B
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State the colour of the content of test tube A.
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State the colour changes of the contents in test tube B after about 3 minutes.
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Fehling’s solution is added to the contents of test tube B after the 3 minutes and it turns brick red. What food substance is present?
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(iv) Give two functions of saliva in eating.
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Why was it necessary to warm the contents of the test tubes to about 37°C?
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Give two aims of the experiment. [10 marks]
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