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Beaconhouse School System

Southern Region,
Primary Branch- II
North Nazimabad, Karachi

Candidate Name: _________________________________________ Date: ______________________

Class/Sec: _________________ Candidate ID Number: __________________________

Paper 1/Science For Examination from 2019

Specimen Paper Time Allocated: 2 hours & 45 minutes

Candidates answer on the Question Paper.

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Write in dark blue or black pen. Do not use staples, paper clips, or correction fluid.

DO NOT WRITE IN ANY BARCODES. Answer all questions in the space provided.

If additional space is required, you should use the pages at the end of the booklet.

Dictionaries are not permitted.

The number of marks is given in brackets [ ] at the end of each question or part
question.

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Q1: Fill in the blanks. [12]

i. The inner most layer of the cortex is distinct and well developed. It is called
_____________________________.

ii. The outer most part of the stele consists of one or more layers of parenchymatous cells. This
outer layer of this parenchyma is called __________________________.

iii. A narrow strip of meristematic cells is present between the xylem and phloem in the vascular
bundles of dicots and gymnosperms. This strip of meristematic cells is called vascular
___________________________.

iv. Vascular bundles having cambium between xylem and phloem are called
_____________________ type.

v. ________________________ contains thickenings, give mechanical support and help in the

process of photosynthesis.

vi. ________________________ is a plant cultivation technique in which the roots hangs

suspended in the air while nutrient solution is delivered to them in the form of a fine mist.

vii. ________________________ are found on the right side of the periodic table.

viii. A __________________ is always uniform all the way through.

ix.
Which substance represented in this equation is classified as an element? ________________
C + H2O CO2+ H2

x. When two substances are combined, but are not __________________ bonded are called
mixtures.

xi. ___________________ is a method used for the separation of an insoluble solid from a solid
liquid mixture.

xii. Ammonium chloride can be separated can be separated from common salt by the method of
___________________________.

xiii. A solution in which no more solute can be dissolved is referred as _____________________.

xiv. A solution can be made more concentrated by adding more _____________________ or by

removing some ______________________.

xv. _______________________________ is a universal solvent.

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xvi. Soaps and cleaners are examples of ________________ , which have pH greater than 7.

xvii. ____________________ Paper is used to test acids and bases.

xviii. When the right amount of acid and alkali is added to a solution to form salt and water. This is
called _______________________________.

xix. Substances which burn to release energy are called ___________________.

xx. The ____________________ is the SI unit for energy.

xxi. ___________________, a type of alcohol, is produced from sugarcane, corn and other plants
through a process called ___________________________.

xxii. A __________________ converts light energy from the sun directly into electrical energy.

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Q2: Complete the given table about photosynthesis. [5]

Photosynthesis
Light Reaction Dark Reaction
Also called _____________________________ Also called _____________________________
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This type produces _______________________ This type produces _______________________

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The chemical formula _____________________ The chemical formula _____________________

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The reaction of this type ___________________ The reaction of this type ___________________
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The effect of this type ___________________ The effect of this type ___________________
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Q3: Identify the type of T.S dicot and differentiate in the correct column. [3]

___________________________ ___________________________

“Transverse Section of Dicot Stem” “Transverse Section of Dicot Root”

1. ___________________________ 1.______________________________
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2. _______________________________ 2.______________________________
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Q4: Explain the function of: [2]

 Pith:
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 Cortex:
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Q5: Explain the following parts of the internal structure of the leaf. [2]

 Cuticle:
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 Vascular Bundles:
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Q6: a) Minerals play an important key role in plants. Write any 2 ways how they help plants.
Explain. [2]

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b) There are various functions of water in plants. Write any 2 function of water in plants.
Explain. [2]

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Q7: Identify the following method of growing plants and

explain: [2]

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 Explanation:

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Q8: Differentiate between the following. [4]

Element Mixture

1.______________________________ 1.______________________________
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2.______________________________ 2.______________________________
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Compound Solution

1.______________________________ 1.______________________________
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2.______________________________ 2.______________________________
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Q9: a) Write any 3 differences between Metal and Non-Metal element. [3]

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b) Each element has distinctive properties like Metal and Non-Metal. Other than Non-Meal and
Metal. There are some properties on the basis of which Chemist classify elements? State any 2
points. [2]

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Q10: Write any 2 properties of compound and explain them with formulas and examples.
Explain. [2]

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2. ________________________________________________________________
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Q11: There are various ways to from compounds. Write any 2 ways to form compound with
example and formula. Explain. [2]

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2._________________________________________________________________
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Q12: Neon and Helium belong to the same the same group in the Periodic table. Helium is an
inactive gas at room temperature. Infer 2 similarities between them in the same group and
explain. [2]

1. ________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________
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Q13: Gold is a metallic element.

a) Write down the chemical symbol for gold. _______________ [0.5]

b) Explain why gold is used to make jewellery based on its properties. [2]

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c) Can gold be used to make electrical wires? Explain. [2]

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Q14: Write an example of word equation which shows the breaking down of a compound into
simpler substances. [1]

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Q15: Define Mixture and give 2 examples of mixtures and explain why they can be defined as
mixture? [3]

Define:

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Example and explanation.

1. ________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________
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Q16: Steel is an example of alloy. [2]

a) What is an alloy?

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b) Give 2 other examples of alloy.

1. ____________________________
2. ____________________________

Q17: Just like compounds, mixture shares some general properties. Write any 3 general
properties of mixture. [3]

1. ________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________
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3. ________________________________________________________________
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Q18: Identify the following separation techniques and explain the process. [4.5]

Separation Technique: Name: Process:

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 ________________ __________________________
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 ________________  __________________________
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 ________________  __________________________
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Q19: Think carefully about the following statements. State whether they are true or false? State
the correct statement if false. [5]

a) In filtration, the filtrate is always a pure liquid. ___________________

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b) Drinking water can be only be obtained from seawater by distillation. _____________

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c) The fractional distillation of miscible liquids is only possible if the liquids have different
boiling points. __________________

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d) Chromatography is a physical method for separating mixtures. _________________

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e) Mixtures have fixed melting and boiling points. ___________________

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Q20: Name the separation techniques which suit for separating the following mixtures. [2]

Situation Separation technique

a. To obtain drinking water from muddy water

b. To separate petrol from crude oil

c. To remove leaves from a swimming pool

d. To obtain pure sugar from a solution

e. To determine the coloring in a fruit juice

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Q21: You are asked to separate sand and sodium chloride. Name the method to carry out the
procedure. Explain how you would carry out the procedure to obtain pure sand and sodium
chloride back. [2]

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Q22: The following diagram shows a setup of simple separation technique. [3]

a) Which separation method is this?

 _________________________________________

b) What happens in this process and why is this used?

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Q23: Define the following terms with examples. [4]

 Solute:

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 Solvent:

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 Solution:

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 Aqueous solution:

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Q24: Other than domestic and medicine use of solvents and solution. Write any 2 use of solvents
and solution. [2]

1. ________________________________________________________________
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2. ________________________________________________________________
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Q25: Refer the graph to answer the following questions. [5]

1. Why do the temperatures on the graph only go from 0ºC to 100 º C?

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2. Which substance is most soluble at 60ºC?

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3. You have a solution of sodium nitrate containing 140 grams a 65 ºC. Is the solution saturated,
unsaturated, or supersaturated?

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4. You have a solution of potassium chlorate containing 4 g at 65ºC. How many additional
grams of solute must be added to it, to make the solution saturated?

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5. A solution of potassium iodide at 70ºC contains 200g of dissolved solute in 100 cm3 of water.
The solution is allowed to cool. At what new temperature would crystals begin to start forming?

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Q26: Give a valid reason to justify the statement. [5]

 Acids and alkalis can be used in batteries.

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 Soap can be used to treat bee stings.

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 Temperature affects solubility.

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 A non-luminous flame is more suitable for heating.

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 Conserving energy is very important.

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Q27: Complete the table about acids and alkalis. [3]

Acids Alkalis
Chemical property (at least 1) Chemical property (at least 1)

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General property (at least 2) General property (at least 2)

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Q28: Ali uses acids in a laboratory.

Write any 2 precautions to take when using them. [2]

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2._________________________________________________________________
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Q29: When red litmus papers are used to test the substances in the flask A, B, C above the red
litmus remain red in flasks A and B and changes to blue in flask C. Can you conclude that flasks
A and B contain acidic solutions and flask C contains an alkaline solution? Explain why? What
else should you do to differentiate between the substances in flask A and B? [2]

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Q30: Identify which instrument is this and what is it used for? [2]

Instrument:

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Use:

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Q31: Explain the following word equation: Acid + alkali salt + water [1]

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