Faculty of Science: Department of Health Sciences BS (H) N S
Faculty of Science: Department of Health Sciences BS (H) N S
Faculty of Science: Department of Health Sciences BS (H) N S
May 2020
Time: 3 Hours
INSTRUCTIONS
Credit will be given to answers that are clear and concise, giving relevant
examples where necessary.
TOTAL= 60 MARKS
1. (a) Describe how solutions of different concentrations affect the red blood
cells, including how this knowledge is used in nursing profession.
[10]
3. (a) Given that an atom has 12 protons and 12 neutrons, state its:
(i) Atomic number [2]
(ii) Atomic mass [2]
(iii) Number of electrons [2]
(b) Draw the electronic structure of the atom in question 3(a) and state
whether it is stable or not giving a reason. [5]