SPM 2017, Paper 2

Question 9:Diagram 9 shows the operational principle of a four-stroke diesel engine.Diagram 9(a) Name the part K. [1 mark](b) Name the substance L. [1 mark](c) Which stroke shows that the diesel is injected into the cylinder? [1 mark](d) Mark (√) in the boxes provided the characteristics of a four-stroke diesel engine. [2 marks](e) In your … Read more

Question 8:Diagram 8.1 shows word equation of the soap making process. Diagram 8.1 (a) What is the name of the soap making process? [1 mark] (b) Give one example of substance X. [1 mark] (c) Diagram 8.2 shows the structure of a soap molecule.Name the part Y and Z in the boxes provided in Diagram … Read more

Question 6:Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2 show food labels found on two different brands of chilli sauce. Diagram 6.1  Diagram 6.2 (a) Based on Diagram 6.1 and Diagram 6.2,(i) Which food label follows the Food Regulations 1985?(ii) Give one reason for your answer in 6(a)(i). [2 marks](b)(i) Which substance is used as preservative in brand W … Read more

Question 5:Diagram 5.1 shows an experiment to study a fermentation process. Diagram 5.1 The word equation below represents the chemical reaction in Diagram 5.1. (a) Based on the experiment,(i) What is X?(ii) State one characteristic of X. [2 marks] (b) Mark (√) on the element that can be found in X. [1 mark] (c) Name one … Read more

Question 4:Diagram 4.1 and Diagram 4.2 show the set-up of an experiment to study the malleability of different materials by hitting it with a hammer.Diagram 4.1 Diagram 4.2(a) Based on Diagram 4.1,(i) State one observation for this experiment.(ii) State one inference for your answer in 4(a)(i). [2 marks] (b) State the responding variable in this … Read more

Question 3:A student carried out a study to determine the effect of phosphorus on the growth of orchid plants. The student used aerophonic method, by spraying different fertilisers’ solution on orchid plant P and Q twice a week.Diagram 3 shows the result after two months. Diagram 3 (a) Based on your observation, state one difference … Read more

Question 2:Diagram 2 shows an experiment to study the effect of light on the growth of bacteria.Diagram 2 The condition of the nutrient broth in test tube P and Q is observed after three days.The result of this experiment is recorded in Table 2. Table 2 (a) State one observation on the nutrient broth which … Read more

Question 1:Diagram 1 shows an experiment to study the transmission of pressure in liquid by hydraulic system. A weight is added on the big piston’s syringe. The suitable weights are added on the small piston’s syringe until both pistons are at the same level. The weight added represents the force acting on both pistons. Diagram … Read more

Question 7:Diagram 7.1 shows various use of synthetic rubber. Diagram 7.1 (a) Based on Diagram 7.1, state the major use of synthetic rubber. [1 mark] (b) State two characteristics of synthetic rubber which is used to make shoe soles. [2 marks] (c) Diagram 7.2 shows the formation of vulcanised rubber. Diagram 7.2 (i) What is … Read more