TRIALS @ KSTS KDUA – 3RD MAY, 2024

CONTEST 1
ROUND 1

Preamble: Given the following half-cells, give the cell reaction of a possible voltaic cell that can be set up and
state the initial emf of the cell. Assume all half-cell combinations are feasible

1. Fe3+/Fe2+ = +0.77 V; Cu2+/Cu = +0.34 V

Ans: Cell reaction: 2Fe3+ + Cu → 2Fe2+ + Cu2+ Emf = +0.43 V
2. Mg /Mg = -2.38 V;
2+
Al /Al = -1.66 V
3+

Ans: Cell reaction: 3Mg + 2Al3+ → 3Mg2+ + 2Al Emf = +0.72 V

3. Ag+/Ag = +0.80 V; Hg2+/Hg = +0.85 V
Ans: Cell reaction: Hg2+ + 2Ag → 2Ag+ + Hg Emf = +0.05 V
4. Al3+/Al = -1.66 V; Fe3+/Fe2+ = +0.77 V
Ans: Cell reaction: 3Fe3+ + Al → 3Fe2+ + Al3+ Emf = +2.43 V

Preamble: Give the symbol for the following elements

1. Bohrium Ans: Bh
2. Dubnium Ans: Db
3. Nihonium Ans: Nh
4. Copernicium Ans: Cn

Preamble: Give the name of the part of the mammalian heart described below:

1. Receives deoxygenated blood from the body and pump it into the right ventricle
Ans: right atrium / right auricle
2. Receives oxygenated blood from the left atrium and pumps this blood into the aorta
Ans: left ventricle
3. Divides the heart into right and left sides ensuring that oxygen rich blood do not mix with oxygen poor
blood in the heart Ans: septum
4. These pair of valves prevents the backflow of blood from the arteries back into the ventricles during
relaxation in the heart Ans: semilunar valves (or the pulmonary valve and the aortic valve)

Preamble: Give the name of the pancreatic enzyme responsible for the following crucial roles in digestion

1. Digests fats into smaller molecules such as fatty acids and glycerol Ans: lipase
2. Breaks down proteins into smaller peptides and amino acids and secreted in its inactive form which is
activated by the enzyme enterokinase in the small intestine Ans: trypsin
3. Breaks down carbohydrates into smaller sugar molecules like maltose and glucose
Ans: amylase
4. Breaks down large protein molecules into smaller peptides and amino acids and secreted by the
pancreas and activated by trypsin in the small intestine Ans: chymotrypsin
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CONTEST 1

Preamble: Given that 𝑓(𝑥) = 2𝑥 and 𝑔(𝑥) = 𝑥 2 + 4, solve:

1. 𝑓𝑜𝑔(𝑥) ANS: 2𝑥 2 + 8

2. 𝑓𝑜𝑓(𝑥) ANS: 4𝑥

3. 𝑔𝑜𝑓(𝑥) ANS: 4𝑥 2 + 4

4. 𝑔𝑜𝑔(𝑥) ANS: 𝑥 4 + 8𝑥 2 + 20

Preamble: Solve for 𝑥.

1. 8𝑥−2 = 2𝑥−8 ANS: 𝑥 = −1

1
2. 3𝑥−2 = 81 ANS: 𝑥 = −2

1
3. 43𝑥−12 = 64 ANS: 𝑥 = 3

1
4. 32𝑥−1 = 27 ANS: 𝑥 = −1

1. What is the height to which a projectile launched vertically upward at 10 m/s rises? Ans: 5 m
2. Find the launch speed of an object projected vertically upward to a maximum height of 20 m above its
launch point. Ans: 20 m/s
3. Determine the height to which a projectile launched vertically upward at 40 m/s rises? Ans: 80 m
4. Find the launch speed of an object projected vertically upward to a maximum height of 5.0 m above its
launch point. Ans:10 m/s

1. Find the change in kinetic energy of a 5.0 kg object whose linear momentum changes from 5.0 N s to 10.0
N s. Ans: 7.5 J
2. Find the change in kinetic energy of a 2.0 kg object whose linear momentum changes from 4.0 N s to 8.0
N s. Ans: 12 J
3. Find the change in kinetic energy of a 4.0 kg object whose linear momentum changes from 6.0 N s to 10.0
N s. Ans: 8.0 J
4. Find the change in kinetic energy of a 2.0 kg object whose linear momentum changes from 2.0 N s to 10.0
N s. Ans: 2.0 J
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CONTEST 1
ROUND 2

SPEED RACE

1. A dihydrate salt has a molar mass of 80. Calculate the molar mass of the anhydrous or dry salt. Take O =
16.0; H = 1.0 Ans: 44 g/mol (accept 44 g)
2. Calculate the pH of a NaOH solution whose 50 cm3 of a 0.010 moldm-3 solution is diluted to 500 cm3
with deionized water Ans: 11
3. To which Group in the Periodic Table does the element with atomic number 16 belong?
Ans: Group 16 or 6A (do not accept Group 6)

1. Which structure of a neuron is responsible for transmitting electrical signals to other cells?
Ans: axon
2. What term describes the ecological process where a pond gradually transforms into dry land through the
colonization of plants? Ans: hydrosere
3. Give the name of the blood cell formation that occurs primarily in the bone marrow
Ans: hematopoiesis

1. A seller receives GH¢1500.00 commission on GH¢45000 sales on behalf of the shop owner. What is the
rate of commission? ANS: 3%
2. A three digit number is to be formed from the set 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. How many possible ways can the
number be formed for it to be between 400 and 800 ANS: 196 way
⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = ( 8 ) and 𝑂𝑄
3. Given that 𝑂𝑃 ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗ = (3), find ⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗⃗
𝑃𝑄 . ANS: (−5)
−9 5 14

1. What is the SI unit of electrical conductance? Ans: Siemens

2. The internal energy of a system increases by 150 kJ when 70 kJ of heat is transferred to the system. How
much work does the system do on its environment? Ans: -80 kJ
3. The focal length of a symmetric biconvex lens is 20 𝑐𝑚. What magnification does it produce of an object
10 cm from its pole? Ans: -2
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CONTEST 1
ROUND 3

TRUE OR FALSE

1. When aqueous sodium chloride (NaCl) is added to a solution of silver nitrate (AgNO 3), a white
precipitate of silver chloride (AgCl) forms. T
2. When aqueous potassium iodide (KI) is added to a solution of lead(II) nitrate (Pb(NO3)2), a yellow
precipitate of lead(II) iodide (PbI2) forms. T
3. When sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is added to a solution of barium chloride (BaCl2), a white precipitate of
barium sulfate (BaSO4) forms. T
4. When H2S is bubbled through a solution of Ca2+ ions, no precipitate is formed. T

1. The oxidation state of hydrogen in water (H2O) and hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is the same. T
2. The oxidation state of sulfur in sulfur dioxide (SO2) and sulfuric acid (H2SO4) is the same. F
3. The oxidation state of nitrogen in ammonia (NH3) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is different. T
4. The oxidation state of carbon in methane (CH4) and ethane (C2H6) are the same F

1. Homologous structures always serve the same function in different species. F

2. Analogous structures always have the same evolutionary origin. F
3. The presence of homologous structures always indicates that species share a recent common ancestor.
T
4. There is no difference between homologous and analogous structures F

1. Insulin is released by the pancreas. T

2. Thyroxine is produced by the thyroid gland. T
3. Antidiuretic hormone is released by the Pituitary gland T
4. Cortisol is released by the adrenal glands. T

1. A triangle with sides of lengths 3, 4, and 5 is a right-angled triangle. T

2. A triangle with sides of lengths 6, 8, and 10 is a right-angled triangle. T
3. A triangle with sides of lengths 2, 3, and 6 is a right-angled triangle. F
4. A triangle with sides of lengths 1, 2, 5 is a right-angle triangle. F
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CONTEST 1
1. The x-intercept of the line 4𝑥 + 2𝑦 = 8 is 2. T
2. The x-intercept of the line 3𝑥 − 5𝑦 =15 is -5. F
3. The x-intercept of the line 2𝑥 + 4𝑦 = −8 is -4. T
4. The x-intercept of the line 2𝑥 - 3𝑦 = 6 is 3. T

1. It is possible to construct a machine that can convert all of its input electrical energy into mechanical
work F
2. A car engine can convert all of the chemical energy in gasoline into useful work to move the car forward
F
3. A light bulb can convert all of the electrical energy it receives into visible light F
4. No heat engine can convert all the heat energy it receives into work. T

1. The energy stored in a stretched spring is directly proportional to the displacement of the spring from its
equilibrium position T
2. The gravitational potential energy of an object near the surface of the earth is directly proportional to its
mass F
3. The kinetic energy of an object in motion is directly proportional to its velocity T
4. The energy stored by a charged capacitor is proportional to the charge stored on the plates of the
capacitor. T

ROUND 4

RIDDLE

1. I am a chemical compound
2. I am commonly in my hydrate form
3. Both my hydrate and anhydrous salts in pure crystalline form are colorless solids
4. However, generally I have a yellow to brick red color owing to the presence of polysulfides in my solid
structure
5. When exposed to moist air, I emit hydrogen sulphide
6. If my other element is found in group I, then who am I? SODIUM SULPHIDE or Na2S

1. I am associated with the human heart

2. I circulate blood to all parts of the body through the systemic circulation
3. I am usually divided into sections
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4. You can describe me as ascending, descending, suprarenal and infrarenal
5. I originate from the left ventricle of the heart
6. If I am the largest artery in the human body, then who am I? AORTA

1. I am a three-digit number
2. The sum of my digits is 2
3. The sum of my proper divisors is greater than myself
4. In Roman Numerals, I am designated as CC
5. My first digit is an even number
6. If my last two digits are the same, then who am I? TWO HUNDRED

1. I am related to the mass of a substance

2. I have different values with different materials
3. I may be relevant to buoyancy, purity and packaging
4. At standard conditions, Osmium is the element with my greatest value
5. For a pure substance, I have the same numerical value as its mass concentration
6. If I am also related to the volume of a substance, then who am I? DENSITY