Form 1 Science

Chapter 5

FORM 1 CHAPTER 5
AIR AROUND US

1. Diagram 1.1 shows the percentages of gases found in the air.

1%
Q: ……………………….. 0.03% 21% R: …………………………….

P: …………………………. 78%

Diagram 1.1

(a) Label gas P, Q and R on the Diagram 1.

[3 marks]

(b) Give one use of

(i) gas Q :
………………………………………………………………………………………….

(ii) gas R :
………………………………………………………………………………………….

[2 marks]

Glowing
Gas wooden Gas
splinter

Diagram 1.2

(c) Diagram 1.2 shows a test on a gas. Which of the following gases, P, Q or R will show
the results as shown in Diagram 1.2?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

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2. Diagram 2 shows some ice cubes in a beaker. The beaker was left at room temperature.
After a while, X is formed on the outer wall of the beaker.

Evaporating dish

Beaker

Ice cubes

Diagram 2

(a) What is X?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(b) How do you test for X?

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[1 mark]

(c) Where does X come from?

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[1 mark]

(d) Explain how X is formed.

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[2 marks]

(e) What can you conclude from this activity?

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

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3. (a) Diagram 3.1 shows two candles which were lit in two different containers

Situation A Situation B
Diagram 3.1

(i) Based on your observations in Diagram 3.1, state the difference in the time taken for the
candle to burn in Situation A and Situation B.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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[1 mark]

(ii) What inference can be made based on Situation A and Situation B in Diagram 3.1.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………..

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[1 mark]

(iii) State one hypothesis based on your observations in Diagram 3.1.

……………………………………………………………………………………………………….

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[1 mark]

(b) A student carried out an experiment to investigate Situation A and Situation B. Diagram 3.2
shows an experiment to determine how the volume of air affects the time taken for the
candle to burn.

Beaker P (250 mℓ)

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Beaker Q (500 mℓ)

Beginning End

Beaker R (1000 mℓ)

Beginning End

Diagram 3.2

(i) Based on Diagram 3.2 record the time taken for the candles to burn in Table 3.3.

Beaker Time taken for candle to burn (s)

Table 3.3

[3 marks]

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(ii) Based on the readings in Table 3.3, draw a bar chart to show the time taken for the
candle to burn in different containers.

Time taken for candle to burn (s)

0
P Q R
Beaker
[2 marks]
(c) State the variables involved in this experiment.

Manipulated variable

Responding variable

Constant variable

[3 marks]

(d) Based on the experiment, state the relationship between the volume of air and the time
taken for the candle to burn.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………

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[1 mark]

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4. Diagram 4 shows the combustion of a candle.

X
Filter funnel
Limewater

Candle

Diagram 4

(a)(i) What can be observed about the limewater after a while?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

(ii) Name the gas that causes the change in (a)(i).

………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(b)(i) After the candle has extinguished, X is formed on the inner surface of the filter funnel.
What can be observed when X is tested with anhydrous cobalt chloride paper?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(ii) From your observations in (b)(i), what can you conclude about X?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

(c) Candle is a compound. From the results, what are the elements found in candle?

…………………………………………………………………………………………………………….

[1 mark]

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(d) Write an equation in words to show the combustion of candle.

+  +

Heat energy Light energy

+ +
[2 marks]

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5. Diagram 5 shows an activity to compare the content of oxygen in inhaled air and exhaled air.

P Q

Burning candle Exhaled air

Inhaled air

Measuring cylinder

Cork

Water

Diagram 5

(a) (i) Which candle will burn for a longer time?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]

(ii) Explain your answer in (a)(i)

…………………………………………………………………………………………………..

[1 mark]

(b) (i) During the burning of the candle, which component of the air does not change in
volume?

……………………………………………………………………………………………………

[1 mark]
(ii) Give one reason for your answer in (b)(i).

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[1 mark]

(c) During the haze, the Air Pollutant Index is above 500 which is a sign that the air is bad for
health.

(i) State one human activity that causes the haze.

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[1 mark]

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(ii) Suggest what you should do if you have to go out of your house during the haze.

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[1 mark]

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