F.

2 Integrated Science
Supplementary Exercise
Exercise 1
I. Multiple choice questions
1. In respiration, energy comes from the
A. burning of sugar in our body. B. breaking down of food substances.
C. breaking down of muscles. D. breathing in oxygen.

2. Wires A, B, C, and D below are all made of the same metal. Which one will give the largest electric
current when connected across XY in the circuit diagram shown below?
A.
A
B.
C.
D.
X Y

3. Look at the circuit diagram on the right. Calculate the total voltage and determine the direction of the
current. 3V 6V

Voltage (V) Direction

A 1 Anti-clockwise
Resistor
B 1 Clockwise
C 5 Anti-clockwise
D 5 Clockwise 2V

4. The pH value of a weak acid is usually

A. less than 2 B. between 3 to 6 C. between 8 to 11 D. greater than 12.

5. To identify whether a solution is acidic or not, we can use

i) pH paper
ii) universal indicator
iii) blue litmus paper
iv) our tongue to tast the solution
A. (i) only B. (i) and (ii) only C. (i), (ii) and (iii) only D. (i), (ii), (iii) and (iv)

6. Which of the following statements about neutral solutions is/ are correct?
i) They are neither acidic nor alkaline.
ii) Their pH values are equal to 0.
iii) They can be produced by the mixture of acids and alkalis.
A. (i) only B. (iii) only C. (i) and (ii) only D. (i) and (iii) only

7. When acids gets into our eyes, we should immediately

A. wash our eyes with water in the eye-wash bottle.
B. neutralise by alkaline solution.
C. clean our eyes with wet cloth.
D. call the police.
II. Fill in the blanks
1. Light bulbs contain __(a)__ which will not react with the filament when it is hot.
2. Gases pass through the walls between the air sacs and __(b)__ by the process called __(c)__. The
advantage of having many air sacs in the lung is to increase the __(d)__ (two words) for gaseous
exchange.
3. __(e)__ is the green substance in plant cells for carrying out the process of making food.
4. The temperature of the Earth is increasing because of the __(f)__ (two words) effect.
5. An electric current is a flow of __(g)__ that are __(h)__ charged.
6. Metals are good __(i)__ of electricity because they have low __(j)__ and thus allow electric current to
pass through easily.
7. We get electricity at home through the __(k)__ (two words) to which an electrical appliance is
connected by a __(l)__.
8. At home, the switch box contains __(m)__ instead of fuses as the safety device.

III. Structured questions

1. The following experiment was set up to investigate the conditions for photosynthesis. A green leaf was
inserted into a flask containing soda lime. The setup was then placed under light for three hours. At the
end of the experiment, the leaf was tested for the presence of starch and it was found that only region X
contained starch while regions Y and Z did not.

Light

Test for the

presence of X
starch
Y

Soda lime Z

(a) What is function of soda lime?

(b) Describe how you would test the leaf for the presence of starch.
(c) Explain why regions Z did not contain starch.
(d) State the conclusion of the experiment.
(e) Write a word equation for the process of photosynthesis.

2. Three circuits are connected as shown in the following diagrams. All the light bulbs are similar. In circuit
I, a light bulb is connected in series with a single cell. It glows with 2A of current flowing through it.

2A X
 Circuit I Circuit II Circuit III

(a) What is the current flowing through circuit II if two similar light bulbs are connected in series?
Explain your answer.
(b) What is the current flowing through X in circuit III? Explain your answer.
(c) What happens to the cell in circuit III if more branches are added to the circuit?
(d) A copper wire is put across circuit II as shown in the diagram. What happens to the brightness of
bulbs P and Q respectively? Explain your answer.

P Q

copper wire

3. The following diagram shows the internal structure of a human ear.

(a) What are the functions of structures D and F respectively?

(b) What is the effect if structure F is damaged?
(c) When the clock in the diagram rings, can the astronaut hear the ringing sound? Explain your

answer.

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 F.2 Integrated Science
Supplementary Exercise
Exercise 2
IV. Multiple choice questions
1. Which of the following can be used to absorb carbon dioxide?
A. hydrogencarbonate indicator soultion B. lime water
C. sodium hydroxide solution D. water

2. Plants are called producers of food because they

A. make their food. B. do not need
C. cannot eat food. D. take in carbon dioxide.

3. What does this experiment show?

A. Green plants can make food.
B. Snails can live in water.
C. Animals and plant need each other to live.
D. Snails eat green plant.

4. The result of a higher voltage in a circuit is that

A. the current becomes larger if the resistance does not change.
B. the current becomes smaller if the resistance does not change.
C. the current and the resistance drop.
D. the current and the resistance do not change.

5. All the light bulbs in the following circuit are the same. Which one is the brightest?

A C D
B

6. The operating current of a vacuum cleaner is 4A. The fuse rating of it should be
A. 1A B. 4A C. 5A D. 10A

7. It is advised not to cook vinegar with an iron pot because

A. iron reacts with vinegar. B. iron will rust immediately.
C. iron will produce a toxic substance. D. iron will change the taste of the vinegar.

8. Which of the following are the correct steps for diluting strong acid?
I. Constant stirring
II. Add concentrated acid slowly into water
III. Add water slowly into concentrated acid.
IV. Measure the temperature of the solution.
A. I and IV only. B. III and IV only C. I, II and IV only. D. I, III and IV only.
V. Fill in the blanks
1. Our bodies need _(a)_ and _(b)_ to produce energy. This process is called _(c)_.
2. _(d)_ is an example of inert gas, which can be used in _(e)_.
3. Green leaf contains _(f)_ in its cells.
4. When we breathe in, oxygen in the air diffuses from the _(g)_(two words) of the lung into the
_(h)_(two words), and carbon dioxide diffuses in the opposite direction.
5. Carbon dioxide can be absorbed by _(i)_ (two words) solution.
6. Oxygen can make a _(j)_ (two words) burn again.
7. Materials that do not allow electric current to pass through are called _(k)_.
8. The resistance of a wire depends on its _(l)_, _(m)_and material.
9. Our main electricity comes from the _(n)_ (two words) and too many appliances connected to it may
lead to _(o)_ .

VI. Structured questions

1. The diagram on the right shows the setup of an experiment in which two wooden splints are burning
in two jars (X and Y) of breathed and unbreathed air respectively.

Wooden splint

Flame

Breathed air Y
Unbreathed air

(a) Explain why the wooden splint burns longer and brighter in Y than in X.
(b) Name the gas that is formed in both jars after the burning.
(c) Describe how you would test the gas stated in (b). State the expected observation.
(d) Water is another product formed during the burning of the wooden splint. Suggest a test for water
and state the expected observation.

2. Look at circuit I and II below.

C
A B
D
I
II
(a) Describe what happen to the brightness of bulb B and D respectively when light bulb A and C are
broken.
(b) In what ways are the bulbs of Christmas tree lighting connected?
(c) In what ways are the electrical appliances in our homes connected?
3. The diagram shows the reaction between a piece of metal with vinegar.
(a) Suggest a metal that can react with vinegar to give out bubbles.
(b) What is the gas produced in the reaction? vinegar
(c) How can the presence of the gas be tested?

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 F.2 Integrated Science
Supplementary Exercise
Exercise 3
VII. Multiple choice questions
1. Which of the following is commonly used in filling balloons that will float in air?
A. oxygen B. nitrogen C. helium D. carbon dioxide

2. Which of the following can be used in fire extinguishers?

I. Oxygen II. Water III. Carbon dioxide IV. Nitrogen
A. A. I and II only. B. II and III only C. I and III only D. III and IV only

3. Breathed air
A. does not contain oxygen. B. mainly consists of carbon dioxide.
C. is drier than unbreathed air. D. is usually warmer than unbreathed air.

4. During photosynthesis, light energy is changed into

A. sound energy. B. heat energy. C. stored energy. D. kinetic energy.

5. Which of the following can be used to show the presence of photosynthesis?

I. Starch formed II. Oxygen given out III. Carbon dioxide used
A. I only B. I and II only C. II and III only D. I, II and III.

6. Look at the circuit diagram on the right.

Bulb X and Y are similar. AP
Which of the following statements is/are correct? 1
I. The two bulbs are equally bright. X Y
II. Bulb X is brighter than bulb Y.
III. The electric current at P is the same as that at Q. A
IV. The electric current at P is greater than that at Q.
Q
A. I only. B. III only C. I and III only. D. II and IV only.

7. The ammeter reading for the following circuit can be increased by

I/ adding one more light bulb in parallel A
II/ putting more cells in the circuit X
III/ placing another ammeter at X
IV/ removing one of the branches
A. I and II only B. I and III only
C. II and IV only D. I, II and III only

8. Which of the following situations are dangerous and should be avoided?

I. Wires are torn and exposed.
II. Sockets are being overloaded with too many plugs.
III. Electrical appliance is connected to 3-pin plug.
A. I and II only. B. II and III only.
C. I and III only. D. I, II and III.
9. When a piece of blue litmus paper is dipped into milk of magnesia, it will
A. turn red B. become colourless C. remain blue D. turn green

10. The following table shows four solutions and their pH value:

Solution P Q R S
pH 2 7 9 13
Hydrogen will be given off when a piece of zinc is added to solution
A. P B. Q C. R D. S

VIII. Fill in the blanks

1. The process in which gas changes into liquid is called _(a)_.

2. The feeding relationship between different living organisms can be represented by a _(b)_ (two words)
and many of which form a network called a _(c)_ (two words).

3. Wood and plastic cannot conduct electricity because they are _(d)_.

4. A _(e)_ is a device used for controlling the resistance of a circuit.

5. The household appliances/circuits are connected in _(f)_.
6. A __(g )_ is a thin piece of wire used as a safety device in electrical appliances.
7. Potassium burns when it is placed in water because it is very _(h)__. Therefore potassium has to be
stored under _(i)_.

IX. Structured questions

1. The gas jars below were filled with different gases. One contained carbon dioxide, one contained air
and one had oxygen.
The following results were obtained when the gas jars were put over lighted candles.

A B C
The candle burned for a few The candle burned The candle stopped burning (a) Which gas
seconds then went out. brightly. immediately. jar contains
air?
Explain your answer.
(b) Which gas jar contains carbon dioxide? Explain your answer.
(c) Describe a test for oxygen.

2. Sulphur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide are the acidic gases that will cause acid rain.
(a) Give two sources of the gases.
 (b) Describe how acid rain is formed.
(a) Give three effects of acid rain on the environment.

3. (a) Explain why a fuse protects our electrical appliance.

(b) Instead of fuses, what other modern safety device can be used at home?

4. A salt solution is produced when sodium hydroxide

solution is added into hydrochloric acid. Sodium hydroxide solution

(a) What happens to the temperature of Thermometer the

solution when sodium hydroxide
solutionis added into hydrochloric
acid?
(b) What happens to the pH value of the
Hydrochloric acid
solution in the flask when sodium
hydroxide solution is added into
hydrochloric acid?
(c) Name a method by which you can separate the
salt from the solution after the
neutralization process has completed. Draw a diagram to show the set-up of the method.
(d) Give two applications of neutralization.

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 F.2 Integrated Science
Supplementary Exercise
Exercise 4

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is found most in air?
A. carbon dioxide B. oxygen C. nitrogen D. noble gas

2. If carbon dioxide is pumped into distilled water for two minutes, the resulting solution will be
A. very acidic. B. slightly acidic. C. neutral. D. alkaline.

3. If some butterflies were placed in a closed glass bottle and the bottle was placed in bright light, what
change in the atmosphere in the bottle would result?
A. Less carbon dioxide and unchanged in oxygen.
B. More carbon dioxide and less oxygen.
C. Less oxygen and unchanged in carbon dioxide.
D. More oxygen and less carbon dioxide.

Questions 4 to 5 refer to the following diagrams.

4. Gas X is given out after burning a peanut in air. What is gas X?

A. nitrogen B. oxygen C. carbon dioxide D. hydrogen

5. What is the colourless liquid Y used for testing gas X?

A. soda lime B. water C. lime water D. soda water

6. Wires A, B, C and D below are all made of the same metal. Which bulb will give the dimmest light
when connected across XY in the circuit diagram shown below?
A.
B.
A
C.
D. X Y
7. Look at the circuit diagram on the right. All the bulbs are the same.
Which of the following equations is/are CORRECT?

I. I1 > I2 > I 3
II. I = I1 + I2 + I3 I
III. I1 = I2 = I 3 I1

A. I only. I2
B. II only.
C. I and II only. I3
D. II and III only.

8. Which of the following situations are dangerous and should be avoided?

I. Wires are torn and exposed.
II. Sockets are being overloaded with too many plugs.
III. Electrical appliance is connected to 3-pin plug.
A. I and II only. B. II and III only.
C. I and III only. D. I, II and III.

Section B: Fill in the blanks

1. A leaf with red and green colour is called a variegated leaf which can be used to show that _(a)_ is necessary for
photosynthesis.
2. When an acid is added to an alkali, a salt and _(b)_ are formed. This process is called _(c)_.
3. A weak alkali called milk of magnesium is an example of _(d)_ that can help reduce the discomfort of
stomach upset.
4. _(e)_ is an unreactive metal that is mainly used to make jewelry.
5. A _(f)_ is an instrument that can be used to control the amount of current in a circuit.
6. The current is the same at different points in a _(g)_ circuit.
7. An electric current is produced as a result of a flow of free _(h)_ in one direction.
8. In general, metals are good _(i)_ and non-metals are good _(j)_.
9. At home, the switch box contains a _(k)_ (two words) instead of a fuse as the safety device.
An _(l)_ is an instrument that can measure electric current in amperes.

Section C: Structured questions

1. Diagram 3 shows the process taking place in cells to release energy. The arrows in the diagram indicate
the direction of diffusion of two gases A and B taking place.

Blood vessel

AB

cells
 Diagram 3
(a) State what letter A and B represent respectively.
(b) Name the process which is carried out in cells to release energy.
(c) Write a word equation for the process stated in (b)
2. A variegated leaf was tested for starch following the steps shown in Diagram 4.

green

white

Variegated leaf

Diagram 4

(a) Why do we first boil the leaf in water?

(b) Why is it necessary to keep the leaf in hot alcohol in step II?
(c) What is liquid Y that is added to the leaf at step IV?
(d) Draw and label the following diagram to show the result at step IV.

(e) What is the conclusion of the experiment?

3. The following diagram shows a simple circuit used at home.

(a) Draw a circuit diagram for the circuit.

(b) What is the name of the instrument X used in the circuit?
(c) What is the use of the instrument X?
(d) Which bulb is the brightest? Explain your answer.
(e) What is the main advantage of having this type of circuit at home?
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