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FORM 1 CHAPTER 5
AIR AROUND US
1. Diagram 1.1 shows the percentages of gases found in the air.
Q: ..
1%
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]
Gas
Glowing
wooden
splinter
G
a
s
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
X
Beaker
Ice cubes
Diagram 2
(a) What is X?
.
[1 mark]
(b) How do you test for X?
.
[1 mark]
(c) Where does X come from?
[1 mark]
(d) Explain how X is formed.
[2 marks]
(e) What can you conclude from this activity?
[1 mark]
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.
[1 mark]
(ii) What inference can be made based on Situation A and Situation B in Diagram 3.1.
..
..
[1 mark]
(iii) State one hypothesis based on your observations in Diagram 3.1.
.
.
[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.
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End
End
Beginning
Beaker R (1000 mff)
End
Beginning
Diagram 3.2
(i) Based on Diagram 3.2 record the time taken for the candles to burn in Table 3.3.
Beaker
P
Q
R
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)
Beaker
[2 marks]
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.
[1 mark]
X
F
CL
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tn m
e
de
rl w
fe a
ut
ne
nr
e
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Diagram 4
[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]
Heat energy
Light energy
[2 marks]
5. Diagram 5 shows an activity to compare the content of oxygen in inhaled air and exhaled air.
P
Inhaled air
Burning candle
Exhaled 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]
(ii) Suggest what you should do if you have to go out of your house during the haze.
..
[1 mark]