THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
CHEMISTRY FORM ONE TERMINAL EXAMINATION
CODE 032
TIME: 2:30 HOURS
INSTRUCTIONS.
SECTION A (15 Marks)
Answer all questions in this section
1. For each of the items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter beside the item number in the answer sheet provided
A. A physical change
B. A chemical change
C. A temperature change
D. A change in size
A. Fertilizers for growing crops
B. Fabrics for durable clothing
C. Concrete for building structures
D. All of the above
A. Determine the best materials for capturing impurities.
B. Understand how different substances interact.
C. Predict the outcomes of different filtering methods.
D. All of the above
A. Record the change and try to explain why it occurred
B. Ignore it and continue as planned
C. Stop the experiment immediately
D. Tell your friend but don't write it down.
A. Protect your eyes from potential chemical splashes.
B. Make you look like a scientist.
C. Prevent you from touching your face.
D. Help you see the experiment more clearly.
A. Pour it down the sink
B. Mix it with another chemical to see what happens.
C. Leave it at your workstation for the teacher.
D. Ask your teacher for specific disposal instructions.
A. Quickly go to the chemical wash station.
B. Wipe it off on their clothes.
C. Tell a teacher and wait for directions.
D. Try to ignore the feeling.
A. Beaker and Bunsen burner
B. Graduated cylinder and candle
C. Erlenmeyer flask and hot plate
D. Test tube and lighter
A. Electrical hazard
B. Biohazard
C. Fire hazard
D. Environmental hazard
A. The chemical is very old.
B. The chemical may be heat sensitive.
C. The chemical could be damaged or unsafe.
D. The chemical is perfectly safe to use.
2. Match the laboratory apparatus in Column A to its correct use in Column B.
Column A | Column B |
| A. Heating liquids or solids B. Holding and mixing liquids C. Storing liquids for long periods of time (with a stopper) D. Measuring precise volumes of liquids E. Performing small-scale reactions
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SECTION B: 70 MARKS
3. The following are laboratory apparatus used in Chemistry. Name them and give their uses.
(b). Give two reasons why most laboratory apparatus are made of glass.
4.(a) Name three apparatus that can be used to measure accurate volume
(b) Classify the following as chemical change or physical change;
(c) Name four kinds of materials that can be used to make laboratory apparatus
5. (a) Define the term chemistry
(b) Name areas where knowledge of chemistry finds applications.
(c) Name four home made products which are made using the knowledge of chemistry
6.(a) What is a chemistry laboratory?
(b) Explain why a laboratory is different from other buildings
(c) Mention accidents that can occur in laboratory
7.(a) Define first aid
(b) Why is first Aid important to an accident victim?
© Name four items that can be used when giving first aid to an accident victim
8. (a) Define the term matter
(b) Name three states of matter
(c) Explain why it is possible to separate of mixture of sodium chloride and Iodine
9. (a) Define the following terms
(b) Differentiate between a chemical change and a physical change
SECTION C: 15 Marks
10.(a) Complete the following table;
Element | Symbol | Element | Symbol |
Sodium |
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| Hg |
| K | Copper |
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Sulphur |
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| C |
Iron |
| Hydrogen |
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(b) Discuss the importance of studying chemistry.
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 171
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 171
PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES
COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT
CHEMISTRY FORM ONE
TERMINAL EXAMS-MAY– 2023
033
Time: 2:30 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A
1. For each of items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in box provided.
(i) Which of the following is the correct sequence of the last two steps you should follow during the scientific procedure?
(ii) Which of the following is not a component of the First Aid Kit?
(iii) Which one of the following processes is a chemical change?
(iv) When you melt a piece of iron, it undergoes:
(v) The most abundant element on the earth is:
(vi) Petrol is an example of:
(vii) The boiling point of pure water at sea level is 1000C and that of ethanol is 780C. The mixture of ethanol and water can be separated by:
(viii) When a chemist studies a substance he/she is interested in its:
(ix) In the Bunsen burner a sooty flame is most likely to be formed when the:
(x) The process by which water is converted into water vapour or steam is called:
2. Match the terms in LIST B with the correct description in LIST A and write the letter of correct answer in spaces provided.
LIST A | LIST B |
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SECTION B. 70 MARKS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.
3. (a) Define the following terms:
(i) Brownian motion
(ii) Compound
(b) Identify whether the following is a physical or chemical change:
(i) Cutting aluminium foil into pieces
(ii) Lighting a match.
(c) How can you separate the following mixtures? Briefly explain.
(i)Water and kerosene
(ii)Salt and water
(iii)Ethanol and water
4. a) During the rains many rivers fill with muddy water, which people use for drinking. This water has caused them to suffer from water borne diseases such as typhoid and diarrhea. Explain two simple methods that can be used to obtain clean water from these rivers muddy water.
b) One form one student from a certain school was given a task by her teacher to write the chemical symbols of the following elements; sodium, iron and chlorine. But the student did as shown below in 6b ( i, ii, and iii). Help him by identifying his mistakes and then write a correct symbol in each
i. Symbol of sodium is (So)
ii. Symbol of iron is (Ir)
iii. Symbol of chlorine is (CL)
5. (a) Do your think there is any reasons for providing first Aid to the Victim? If yes give four reasons.
(b)State the uses of the following items in first aid Kit.
i. The pair of scissors
ii. The whistle
iii. Petroleum Jelly
iv. Sterile gauze
6. (a) Differentiate the following terms:
(i) An element and an atom
(ii) A compound and a mixture
(b) Melting of ice and burning of papers are two processes that happen almost daily in our life.
(i) Identify the two actions as being physical or chemical change.
(ii) Mention two significant things that happen when the paper is burnt:
(c) What are the names of elements represented by the following symbols?
(i) K _________________________________________________________
(ii) S _________________________________________________________
(d) Why some elements have their symbols written in one letter while others have two letters? (e.g. N and Na)
7. (a) Most of laboratory apparatuses are made up of glass materials. Why? (Give three reasons)
(b) Briefly explain how to handle chemicals having the following warning signs.
(i) Flammable
(ii) Corrosive
(c) Why luminous flame produces soot?
8. Describe the eight stages of lighting a Bunsen Burner
9.(a) Explain each of the following terms;
(b) Write the differences between metals and Non-Metals
10.
(a) Give the use of each of the following components which are found in the First Aid kit:
(i) Plaster .........
(ii) A pair of scissors
(iii) Cotton wool .........
(iv) Gloves .......
(b) List four properties of each of the following:
(i) A luminous flame
(ii) A non-luminous flame
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 129
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 129
PRESIDENT OFFICE REGIONAL ADMNISTRATION
AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES
COMPETENCE BASED ASSEMENT
CHEMISTRY FORM ONE
TERMINAL EXAMS-MAY– 2023
033
Time: 2:30 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
SECTION A
1. For each of items (i) – (x) choose the correct answer from among the given alternatives and write its letter in box provided.
(i) Which of the following is the correct sequence of the last two steps you should follow during the scientific procedure?
(ii) Which of the following is not a component of the First Aid Kit?
(iii) Which one of the following processes is a chemical change?
(iv) When you melt a piece of iron, it undergoes:
(v) The most abundant element on the earth is:
(vi) Petrol is an example of:
(vii) The boiling point of pure water at sea level is 1000C and that of ethanol is 780C. The mixture of ethanol and water can be separated by:
(viii) When a chemist studies a substance he/she is interested in its:
(ix) In the Bunsen burner a sooty flame is most likely to be formed when the:
(x) The process by which water is converted into water vapour or steam is called:
2. Match the terms in LIST B with the correct description in LIST A and write the letter of correct answer in spaces provided.
LIST A | LIST B |
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SECTION B. 70 MARKS
ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS FROM THIS SECTION.
3. (a) Define the following terms:
(i) Brownian motion
(ii) Compound
(b) Identify whether the following is a physical or chemical change:
(i) Cutting aluminium foil into pieces
(ii) Lighting a match.
(c) How can you separate the following mixtures? Briefly explain.
(i)Water and kerosene
(ii)Salt and water
(iii)Ethanol and water
4. a) During the rains many rivers fill with muddy water, which people use for drinking. This water has caused them to suffer from water borne diseases such as typhoid and diarrhea. Explain two simple methods that can be used to obtain clean water from these rivers muddy water.
b) One form one student from a certain school was given a task by her teacher to write the chemical symbols of the following elements; sodium, iron and chlorine. But the student did as shown below in 6b ( i, ii, and iii). Help him by identifying his mistakes and then write a correct symbol in each
i. Symbol of sodium is (So)
ii. Symbol of iron is (Ir)
iii. Symbol of chlorine is (CL)
5. (a) Do your think there is any reasons for providing first Aid to the Victim? If yes give four reasons.
(b)State the uses of the following items in first aid Kit.
i. The pair of scissors
ii. The whistle
iii. Petroleum Jelly
iv. Sterile gauze
6. (a) Differentiate the following terms:
(i) An element and an atom
(ii) A compound and a mixture
(b) Melting of ice and burning of papers are two processes that happen almost daily in our life.
(i) Identify the two actions as being physical or chemical change.
(ii) Mention two significant things that happen when the paper is burnt:
(c) What are the names of elements represented by the following symbols?
(i) K _________________________________________________________
(ii) S _________________________________________________________
(d) Why some elements have their symbols written in one letter while others have two letters? (e.g. N and Na)
7. (a) Most of laboratory apparatuses are made up of glass materials. Why? (Give three reasons)
(b) Briefly explain how to handle chemicals having the following warning signs.
(i) Flammable
(ii) Corrosive
(c) Why luminous flame produces soot?
8. Describe the eight stages of lighting a Bunsen Burner
9.(a) Explain each of the following terms;
(b) Write the differences between metals and Non-Metals
10.
(a) Give the use of each of the following components which are found in the First Aid kit:
(i) Plaster .........
(ii) A pair of scissors
(iii) Cotton wool .........
(iv) Gloves .......
(b) List four properties of each of the following:
(i) A luminous flame
(ii) A non-luminous flame
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 128
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 128
THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES
CHEMISTRY TERMINAL EXAMINATION
FORM ONE-2022
Time: 2:30Hours
Instructions.
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer All questions in this section.
2. Match the items in List A with their correspondence items in List B.
LIST A | LIST B |
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(b) Answer the given questions by writing the correct answer in the blank spaces provided.
(i) In which stage is the hypothesis tested during scientific investigation? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(ii) On which factor does the physical state of a molecule depend? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iii) Which properties depend on the proportions of mixing substances in a mixture? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
(iv) What are the building blocks of matter? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SECTION B: 56 Marks
Answer all questions
3. Fill in the blank space
Mention only three causes
4. Study the figure below and answer the question that follows:
5. (a) List down ten laboratory rules
(b) With the help of diagram explain how each of the following lab apparatus works
(i) Condenser (ii) Burette (iii) pipette (iv) deflagrating (v) thermometer
(c) State two aims of the alchemists
(i) _____________________________________________________________________________
(ii) _____________________________________________________________________________
6. Explain how chemistry is applied in the following field?
i)Communication ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
ii)Transportation ________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
b)List down three common accidents that to occur in the chemistry lab and their possible causes
c)Explain how you would administered first aid to a person having an electric shock at least four steps ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
7. With the help of a well labeled diagram of the Bunsen burner describe how the Bunsen burner work (the process involving lighting of the Bunsen burner)
8. With the help of a well labeled diagrams differentiate between the luminous flame and non luminous flame
9. With the aid of the diagram explain any four chemical signs that are found in the chemistry lab. Suggest their precaution measures.
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 91
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 91
THE PRESIDENT’S OFFICE
MINISTRY OF EDUCATION, REGIONAL ADMINISTRATION AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
COMPETENCY BASED SECONDARY EXAMINATION SERIES
CHEMISTRYTERMINAL EXAMINATION
FORM ONE-2021
Time: 2:30Hours
Instructions.
SECTION A (20 Marks)
Answer All questions in this section.
2. (a) Match the items in List A with their correspondence items in List B.
LIST A | LIST B |
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(b) Fill the following gaps with the correct answer
(b) Label the parts marked A, B, C, D, E and F in the diagram below;
(c) What is the importance of parts labelled?
B ………………………………………………………………………………………
C ………………………………………………………………………………………
D ……………………………………………………………………………………….
(b) Write names of elements represented by the following symbols
i. Au ……………………………………
ii. Ag …………………………………….
iii. Hg ……………………………………..
iv. P ………………………………………..
v. Sn …………………………………………
Process | Apparatus diagram |
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(b)A flat apparatus at the base used to hold volume of liquid during experiment. | |
© Wire placed on top of tripod stand. | |
(d)Used for scooping small quantities of powder or crystalline chemicals. | |
(e)Used for holding heating and mixing liquid – it measures estimate volume of liquids. |
giving one example in each case.
(b) Distinguish between the following;
i. Hypothesis against fact ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
ii. Deposition against sublimation ………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
(c) Point out any 6 differences between metals and non – metals ;
Metals | Non metals |
(b) A certain pink coloured compound is heated to form blue colour. When water is
added to sample , it changed back to pink.
i. What change is demonstrated by the compound …………………………………....
ii. Explain the reasons for your choice.
…………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………...….
(c) State the type of changes demonstrated by the following phenomenon;
(ii) Give two differences between combustion and rusting …………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………………
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 55
FORM ONE CHEMISTRY EXAM SERIES 55