SC 1482

2009/2010
UNI VERSITl
BRUNEI DARUSSALAM

SEMESTER II EXAM INATION, SESSION 2009/2010

for the Degree o f Bachelor o f Science

SC 1482 CHEM ISTRY IN EVERYDAY LIFE

Time allowed: Two ( 2 ) hours

Instruction to candidate:
The paper consists o f two parts:
Part I. ('Compulsory Question')
There are FOUR questions and each question carries 15 marks. Answer all questions
from this part.
Part II.
There are altogether 6 (SIX) questions in section A, B and C. Answer 4 (FOUR)
questions only and choose at least ONE question from each section. Each question carries
10 marks.
Use diagram and equation to illustrate your answer, wherever necessary.
You may use a non-programmable scientific calculator.

Part I (Answer all questions, each carries 15 marks)

1

(a)

[5 marks]
List THREE ingredients found in cosmetic products and explain their uses.

(b)

[5 marks]
Explain the term monom er and give two examples o f polymers. State the uses
o f the two polymers you have chosen.

(c)

[5 marks]
Chemistry is present all around us. Give an exam ple o f how chemistry operates
in the kitchen.

2 . (a)

[6 marks]
Human beings are exposed to chemicals in their daily activities. These
chemicals exert their effects inside the cell o f body being. Briefly describe the
means o f entry o f those chemicals into the human cells.

(b)

[4 marks]
What is the chemical which is responsible for the addiction in the tobacco
smoke and why smoking is harmful to human health?

(c)

[5 marks]
The diagram below shows the dose-respond curve o f toxicity test o f a chemical
substance:
(i.)
Sketch the curve and label the X and Y axes
(ii.)
Indicate the position o f the LD 50
(iii.)
Define the term LD50

(a)

[5 marks]
What do the following abbreviations stand for?
(i.) IPM
(ii.) PBS
(iii.) MCPA
(iv.) DDE
(v.) AIDS

(b)

[10 marks]
(i.)
(ii.)
(iii.)
(iv.)
(v.)

(a)

(b)

Which one has the most devastating effect on crops - bacteria,

viruses, fungi or insects? Explain.
What is the most important food for the plants and why?
What is a rodenticide? Give an example.
Provide two examples o f biological agents used for pest
control.
Which one is considered as a better garden soil - clay, loams
or peat soil? Explain.

[6 marks]
Sketch the following table and fill in with appropriate information on the use of
drugs in the world and their equivalents used in Brunei.
S/N

Drug used for

1.

Anti-inflammatory

2.

Asthma

3.

Anti-depressant

4.

Lowering blood pressure

Generic Name

Trade Name

[6 marks]
(i.)What are the risks associated with heart disease?
(ii.)
What are the side effects o f smoking?

(c)

[3 marks]
What would you understand by the following terms?
(i.)
Elixir
(ii.)
Euphoria
(iii.)
Diuretic
. . . . . . . END o f PART I -----3

Drug
prescribed in
Brunei

Part II (Choose 4 questions. At least one question from each section)

Section A
1

(a)

[5 marks]
Explain the difference in the use o f deodorant and antiperspirant and discuss the
controversial findings with respect to health.

(b)

[5 marks]
Give two examples o f ingredients used in perfumery industry and explain how
they are obtained.

(a)

[6 marks]
Petroleum can be fractionally distilled into its various fractions. Explain what is
meant by fractional distillation and give two examples o f the fractions
obtained from fractional distillation o f petroleum and their uses.

(b)

[4 marks]
Tea and coffee are amongst the two most frequently consumed beverages in the
world. Choosing either tea OR coffee, list three compounds present in it.
Discuss the impact o f drinking either tea or coffee to health.

Section B
3.

4.

[10 marks]
Write the functions, deficiency and sources o f the following nutrients:
(i.)
Vitamin A
(ii.)
Iron
(a)

[5 marks]
Give the name o f the molecule shown in the Figure below and describe briefly
its function as a food additive by giving an example o f its application.

W ater-loving head

A/ater-hating tail

(jrw

(b)

[5 marks]
The taste is a complex mixture o f flavours, aroma or smell. Describe the
different receptors for the human senses o f taste which are located on the tongue
and on the soft palate o f a human being.

Section C
5

(a)

(b)

[6 marks]
(i.)
(ii.)

What is a narcotic? Give some examples.

How do narcotics work?

(i.)
(ii.)

What does C P I stands for?

Discuss two contents of C PI which you think are most
important.

[4 marks]

(a)

[5 marks]
(Answer any one o f the following questions):
(i.)
Describe the process o f compositing.
(ii.)
Why are the sulfonamides active against bacteria and not
against people? Explain.

(b)

[5 marks]
(i.)

(ii.)

In the beginning DDT has been successful in reducing

mosquito population - and thus malaria rates - but was
ultimately banned in many countries. Why did they ban its use?
List reasons for and against banning the use o f DDT.

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