Year 8 Sci P2

Memon Academy
MID TERM 1 EXAMS 2023/24
CANDIDATE
NAME
CENTER ADMISSION
NUMBER
NUMBER
SCIENCE PAPER 2
TIME: 1 HOUR
YEAR 8 17TH OCT’, 2024
INSTRUCTIONS
Answer all questions.

● Use a black or dark blue pen. You may use an HB pencil for any diagrams or graphs.
● Write your name, center number and candidate number in the boxes at the top of the
page.
● Write your answer to each question in the space provided.
● Do not use an erasable pen or correction fluid.
● You should use a calculator where appropriate.
● You must show all necessary working clearly.
●
INFORMATION
 The total mark for this paper is.42
 The number of marks for each question is shown in brackets [ ].
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Chemistry paper 2 [15]
1. Four substances are shown below. In which of these substances are the particles close
together and moving slowly past each other? [1]
A. Ice B. Air C. Steam D. Water
2. Student noted the following observation in his laboratory notebook: “The particles
moved slowly from an area of high concentration area of low concentration.” Which
process is being described? [1]
A Diffusion of substance in a liquid.

B. The particles of a solid during melting.
C A liquid being frozen.
D Diffusion of a substance through air.
3. Which words complete the gaps 1 & 2 in these sentences? As the temperature of air in
a balloon ............1..............the volume increases. When the volume of air in a balloon
increases the pressure...............2................... [2]
1 2
A Increase Increases
B Increases Decreases
C Decreases Increases
D Decreases Decreases
4. The diagram shows an apparatus used to compare rates of diffusion. At which labelled
position did a white deposit of Ammonium Chloride form?
A. A B. B C. C D. D
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5. How do particles move in a substance in the solid state?
A. They vibrate about fixed positions
B. They move around, sliding over each other
C. They move randomly in all directions
6. Why can a liquid flow?

A. Because its particles are in a random arrangement
B. Because its particles move around, sliding over each other
C. Because its particles are close together
7. What is the name of the change of state from gas to liquid?
A. Evaporating
B. Boiling
C. Condensing
8. Which of these statements is true?
A. The stronger the forces of attraction, the higher the melting point
B. The stronger the forces of attraction, the lower the boiling point
C. The stronger the forces of attraction, the lower the melting point
9. The diagram shows four water molecules in a swimming pool. It also shows how much
energy each molecule has. Which of the water molecules is most likely to evaporate from
the liquid?
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10. Name two examples of each of the three states of matter.
1.Gases
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
2. Solids
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
3. Liquids
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
……………………………………………………………………………………………………..
[6]
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Physics Pp2 17 marks
1. Blessy draws five different distance / time graphs on the same axes.
The distance axis shows how far an object is away from Blessy.
(a) Which graph shows a stationary object?
Circle the correct answer.
A B C D E [1]
b) Which graph shows an object moving towards Blessy?

A B C D E [1]
(c) Which graph shows an object getting faster?
A B C D E [1]
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2. Pierre and Priya investigate air resistance. They have a ball and a feather.
Pierre drops the ball and the feather from the same height.
Priya times how long it takes for the ball and the feather to reach the ground.
They repeat their experiment three times.
Here are their results.
(a) Explain their results.

Use ideas about air resistance.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………….[2]
(b) Pierre makes this prediction,
‘If we repeat the investigation in a vacuum the ball and the feather will
both take the same time to reach the ground.’
Tick to show if Pierre is correct.
………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………………………………………………………………………………[1]
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3. Energy can be transferred from one form into another form.
(a) A light source transfers 20 J of energy into 4 J of light and some heat energy.
(i) Calculate how much energy is transferred into heat energy.
…………………………………..J [2]
(ii) Describe what happens to this heat energy.

………………………………………………………………………………………………………
…………………………….…………………………………………………………………[1]
(b) A microphone transfers sound energy into 120 J of electrical energy and 30 J of heat energy.
Calculate how much sound energy is transferred.
………………………………………….J[2]
(c) Look at the pictures.
Complete the energy transfer for each picture.
[2]
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[2]
[2]
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Biology Paper 2
1. The incomplete dichotomous key shows different features of vertebrates.

Write words from the list in the boxes to complete the key.
amphibian bird fish mammal reptile
[3]
2. There are seven characteristics of living organisms.
(a) Complete Mia’s quiz.

One question has been done for you.
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[4]
(b) Write down one reason why viruses could be considered non-living.
………………………………………………………………………………………….........[1]
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3. Food chains show the feeding relationships in a habitat.
Draw a line from each word to the description.
[2]
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MID TERM 1 EXAMS 2023/24

YEAR 8 17TH OCT’, 2024

Answer all questions.

A. Ice B. Air C. Steam D. Water

A Diffusion of substance in a liquid.

6. Why can a liquid flow?

b) Which graph shows an object moving towards Blessy?

(a) Explain their results.

(ii) Describe what happens to this heat energy.

1. The incomplete dichotomous key shows different features of vertebrates.

amphibian bird fish mammal reptile

2. There are seven characteristics of living organisms.

(a) Complete Mia’s quiz.

Draw a line from each word to the description.

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