KUEN CHENG HIGH SCHOOL

MID YEAR EXAMINATION 2024

SCIENCE

Name:
Class: SR2 A, B, C,D,
Date : May 2024
Marks:
SR2 ComA, ComB, ComC,
ComD, ComE
Part B Section A:
Experinmental Questions (15%): ArAnswer ALL questionsin this section.
I. Table 1shows an experiment to investigate the coagulation or lateX.
Set Observation after 30 minutes

Ammonia

II
solution

latex
no
change
Formic
acid White solid

latex
III

latex
wbhite Solid
Table 1

(a) Complete the observation in Table 1. (1 mark)

(b) State one inference based on the observaion in Set II. (1 mrk)
Latex...toms..white...salid.bezause...OAgulatioo.a.
latex..acCUNS.
(c) Explain your answer in Set III in 1(a). (1 mark)

Neutralises..the.pati.mEmAra.
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 (d) Based on this experiment, state the operational definition of the coagulation of latex.
(1 mark)
Laaqulation.ct.Jatex.js.4, precess..acCurs.. white
Soltd. will.be. ermed..ahen.acid. is.added.to.latex.
(e) Natural rubber is not suitable for making tyres for vehicles. Name the process to improve
the properties of natural rubber to make it stronger. (1 mark)
VulcanisatioD.
2. Diagram 1shows an experiment to determine the calorific value of several food samples.
Thermometer

Cotton Wool
Shield
Boling tube
Distilled water

Food sample Retort stand

Needie

Plasticine
Diagram 1
Two food samples are used for this experiment. The results are shown in Table 2.
Food sample X
Calorific value (kJ gl 15.04 0.55
Table 2
(a) Match X and Ywith their respective food samples based on the information provided
in Table 2. (2 marks)
X " cucumber
. ice

(a) State the variables in this experiment (2marks)

()Responding variable: Caloitis..ualse.at.bod.Lchange.in.tempetate
() Constant variable: MasE..0f water
(b) State the operational definition for calorific value (1mark)
Lalonti,. Jalue. is.the.canditia,. a.changt. .
tem perature.hat.acurs.. whRA.la.et.tood ate.burnel.
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3. Table 3 shows the result for an experiment on the
effect of temperature on bacterial growth
after 24 hours.

Temperature (°C) Number of bacterial colonies after 24 hours

15 3
25 7
35 10
45 8

Table 3
(a) Using the data in Table 3, draw aline graph of the number of bacterial colonies against
temperature. (2 marks)

Number of bacterialcolonies after 24 hours

12

10

10 20 30 40 50 60

Temperature (°C)

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 bacterial colony number and
(0) Based on the graph in 3(a), state the relationship between
temperature until 35 °C. (1 mark)

Jhe highehe.emperahure the. Jarges.he.

.bacierial.olany.nomke...
(c) Paramecium sp., Chlamydomonas sp., Amoeba sp., and Spirogyra sp. are examples of
microorganisms.
Classify Amocbasp., and Spirogyra sp. according to their correct category in Diagram
2. (1 mark)

Microorganisms

Protozoa Algae

1. Paramecium sp. 1. Chlamydomonas sp.

2
Amoeba.sp.
Diagram 2

(d) State one precaution step that can be taken to obtain a more accurate data. (Imark)
Jse..the.saM. .yPe..g.bacterial.
.Jse.e.sAme Kumidity..PH.(presen.ce. ct.Autrients
presence ot light
Part B Section B:
Structural Questions (25%): Answer ALL questions in this section.

4. Diagram 3.1 shows an incomplete Modern Periodic Table of Element.

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2 13 14 15 16 17
J K L
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
N

Diagram 3.1

(a) (i) Based on Diagram 3.1,which element is halogen? (1 mark)

M
(i) Draw the electron arrangement of element Lon the orbit in Diagram 3.2 (1 mark)

Diagram 3.2

(b)Diagram 3.3 shows elements V, Wand Xwith proton number and nucleon number
respectively.
8 7 8

V W X
16 14 18

Diagram 3.3

) Based on Diagram 3.3, what is the number of neutrons for element W? (1mark)

(ii) Mark (V)on diagram 3.3 for the element that are isotopepairs? (1mark)
 development of technology causes the use of isotopes to become more widespread
in various fields.

Diagram 34 shows the use of isotopes in the field of food technology and medicine.

Diagram 3.4

() State the name of isotope used in the field of food technology and medicine. (1 mark)
Cabalt- 60.
() State the importance of using isotopes in the field of food technology and medicine.
(1 mark)
to kill.plic00,ganisms.
5. Table 4 shows three examples of modern medicine.
Type Examples Function

|6.Analgesic Aspirn Relievepain

Antibiotic
PENICILLIN prevnt.growth
at.bacteria..
) o.reat.,
Psychotherapeutic
Imipramine
Tablets
.syçhiatc.
p4:tieats..
Table 4

(a) Complete Table 4 by identifying the type and function of themodern medicine. (3marks)
(b) Mrs Tina discovered that the body temperature of her child is high, that is 38.0 °C.
Based on Table 4, which type of medicine must be taken by her child? (1mark)
.tnalgcsis.LAntibioti...
(c) Describe the two effects if someone did not finish the antibiotic as prescribed by the
doctor. (2 marks)

1.0ntibiotic..gsistance..QgcAIS.
2.yulnerakle...t..Mor.diseases..
3- the antibiotic Con Sumed is no longer able t
ll bacterla

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6. Diagram 4.1 shows part of anuclear power station.

Hot gas duct

Charge
tubes

X Steam

Radiation
shielding
Heat
Pressure exchanger
Vessel

Graphte
mode rator Water
circulator

Y
Water

Cool gas duct

Gas
circulator

Diagram 4.1

(a) Based on Diagram 4.1, name X and Y. (2 marks)

X: Botan.canttel.eds.
.DraniuM...uel..zds.
(b) Complete Diagram 4.2 to show the energy changes that occur in Diagram 4.1. (1mark)

Nuclear Heat energy Kinetic energy electri cal

neray
Diagram 4.2
Lentray
(c) Diagram 4.3 shows two types of reactions.

neutron
neutron

Energy Energy

Diagram 4.3

(i) Based on Diagram 4.3, which is used in a nuclear power station? Explain your choice.
(2 marks)

..I.pradu.tian.e.energu..ssn.be..contolle..
(ii) Sta one similarity between both nuclear reactions X and Y. (1 mark)
both..Ouclea.,.(ea chio0S..[oduce..0eutren..And..
hyae..aMOunt....eneTy..
7. Diagram 5 showS a coin and a dry leaf dropped simultaneously from the same height in a
vacuum container.

Coin Dry leaf

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Diagram 5

(a) Based on Diagram 5,what is the force imposed on both objects? (1 mark)
aravitatinal..terce.
(b) Both objects will fall to the base of the tube at the same time. Explain. (1 mark)
Both.ahjects. 4R.tre.falling. l|have. th..aM)e.gautatnal
acelerafion l/movement not nfluenced by air esistance
(c) What will happen to the time taken to fall if a coin and a dry leaf are dropped in agas
jar containing air?
Justify your answer. (2 marks)
-Ihe tme taken tor. the.oin to. all.s. .faster than.a
..dry.Jeat..
- because mass weight of coin s bigger than dry leat/
be cause there is qfr resistançe /n gas jar.
(d) During STEM week, you were selected to participate in a ompetition
to drop an egg
without breaking it from the third floor of the school building.
You were asked to prepare a simple parachute using the following
materials:
Trash bag Scissor ] meter string
" Cellophane tape " Paper cup
Egg
Write the steps to prepare the tool.
(3 marks)
1 st.the..lastic...nto.. ound.lsqMAre..shap.
2.
ic...a.stn.Ag,..90.$4ch.plastic.cqone. AS0ng.cellephane. tape.
3.

Seach.eh.at..he.trag..e..the.Paget.cup.uslg.
Cellophanetape.,
4.Observe the coHditiod of the egg after the parachute is
dropped from the thirdfloor.

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Part C

Essay Questions (22 %): Answer ALL questions in this

section.
8. Study the following information

Antibiotic is very effective in killing bacteria.

(a) State one problem statement from the above information. (1mark)
(b) Suggest one hypothesis to investigate the above statement. (1mark)

(c) Based on the given statement, design a laboratory experiment to test your hypothesis
by using Bacillus sp. culture solution, sterile nutrient agar, an antibiotic disc, two sterile
petri dishes, forceps, cellophane tape and beaker.
Your description should include the following criteria:
(i) Aim of experiment (1 mark)
(ii) Identification of variables (2marks)
(iii)Procedure or method (4 marks)
(iv) Tabulation of data (Imark)
PART C
(a) What is the effect of antibiotic on the growth of bacteria?

(b) Antibiotics can prevent the growth of bacteria.

(ci) To Study the effect of antibiotics on the growth of bacteria.

(11) Manipulated Variable: Presence of antibiotic disc
Responding Variable: Presence of clear area
Constant Variable: Volume of nutrient broth/ Type of bacteria used

(iii)
Agar-agar nutrien + kultur bakteria
antibiotik Nutrient agar + bacteria culture
ccdisc

Piring petri 8
A Petri dish

1. Apparatus is set up as shown above is prepared.

2. 1 cm² of Bacillus sp. Culture solution is poured on top of sterile nutrient agar in two
Petri dishes and labelled as A and B.
3. Antibiotic disc is placed in the middle of Petri dish A while Period dish B is left without
the antibiotic disc.
4. Both dishes are closed with lids and sealed with cellophane tape. Then both dishes are
flipped over and kept in a dark cupboard at room temperature for two days.
5. The growth of bacteria in both dishes is observed and the result is recorded in a table.
(iv)
Petri dish Presence of clear area
A (with antibiotic disc)
B (without antibiotic disc)
9a. The use of quality breeds in Malaysia can diversify food sources, increase food quality and
quantity of national food production.

(i) State two characteristics of quality breeds. (2 marks)

(ii) Diagram 6 showsexamples of quality breeds from crop fields.

Diagram 6

How are quality breeds obtained using modern technology? (2 marks)

(b) Table 5 shows two paddy variations that are planted in Malaysia and their characteristics.

Paddy P Characteristic Paddy Q

108 Maturity period (day) 120
Low Disease resistance High
High Resistance towards weather change High
25.3 Mass of 1000 grains (g) 32.1
Breaks easily Stem resistance
Strong
Table 5

Compare and contrast the characteristic of paddy P and paddy Q. The corect selection of
paddy breed will increase the income of farmers. Based on the information in Table 5,
explain how this paddy breed selection can increase their income. (4 marks)

(c) Biological control is a method which applies the interaction between organisms in order
to control crop pests.
Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of using this method. (4 marks)
 9 (ai) -rapid growth and maturing
-resistance to disease, pest and extreme weather
- easier and less cost to care for
- high yiclds
-higher quality (accept any 2 answers)

(ii) -Cloning
-cross-brceding
- genetic engineering
-genetic mutation technology (accept any 2 answers)

(b) Similarity Both have high resistance to weather changes (1 m)

Differences: Paddy Pmatures faster than paddy Q.

Paddy P is less resistant to disease than paddy Q.
The mass of 1000 grains for paddy Pis lower than paddy Q.
Stem of paddy P break more easily than paddy Q. (1m)

(Accept any 1answer )

Explanation of paddy breed selection can increase yield by choosing paddy breeds that:
Short maturity period
Resistant to disease.
High yield
Quality harvest (2m)
Stems that do not break easily. (Accept any 2 answers )

(c)
Advantages of biological control Disadvantages of biological control
-more environmental-friendly -takes a longer time to control the
population of crop pests
-Does not harm the health of other -difficult to predict the results of biological
organisms except crop pests control which involves living organisms
-Does not cause crop pests to become -need more detailed and effective planning
resistant and management
-cheaper -disrupts the balance of ecosystem if
populations of the predator species or
parasite becomeuncontrollable
2024 SR2 MID YEAR EXAM ANSWER SHEET
PART A: OBJECTIVES
1) C 11) B 21)C 31) B
2) A 22) C 32) B
12) D
3) A 13) D 23) A 33)D
4) C 14) A 24) C 34) D
5) B 15) B 25) B 35)A
6) D 16) D 26) D 36) A
7) B 17)C 27) C 37) D
8) B 18) C 28) B 38)A
9) A 19) B 29)C
10) D 20) A 30) A