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The document outlines a science test covering topics in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. It includes questions on trends in groups of the periodic table, bonding types, density calculations, heat transfer, the carbon cycle, and the effects of climate change. Each section contains specific questions that assess understanding of fundamental scientific concepts.

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Science Test

The document outlines a science test covering topics in Chemistry, Physics, and Biology. It includes questions on trends in groups of the periodic table, bonding types, density calculations, heat transfer, the carbon cycle, and the effects of climate change. Each section contains specific questions that assess understanding of fundamental scientific concepts.

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SCIENCE TEST (Chemistry, Physics, Biology)

CHEMISTRY

1. Describe the trends down Group 1 (alkali metals) in terms of reactivity and atomic size. (4)

2. Describe the trends down Group 7 (halogens) in terms of reactivity and boiling point. (4)

3. Explain why atoms form ions. (3)

4. What is an ionic bond? Explain how it forms. (3)

5. Compare ionic and covalent bonding. (4)

6. Draw and describe the structures of diamond and graphite. State two properties of each. (6)

7. Explain why different materials have different properties based on bonding and structure. (3)

8. Describe the structure of the atom and how it relates to the periodic table. (3)

PHYSICS

1. Marcos has four blocks A–D with the same volume but different masses:

A = 50g, B = 76g, C = 32g, D = 68g

Which block has the greatest density? Explain your answer. (2)

2. State the formula for density and calculate density if mass = 100g and volume = 20cm³. (3)

3. Explain why objects float or sink in water. (3)

4. Define heat and temperature. (2)

5. State the law of conservation of energy. (2)

6. Describe how thermal energy moves from hot to cold. (2)

7. Name the three methods of heat transfer. (3)

8. Explain evaporation and how it causes cooling. (3)

BIOLOGY

1. Describe how different colours of light affect the rate of photosynthesis. (3)

2. Explain the carbon cycle. (4)

3. Interpret a graph showing climate change (temperature vs time). What trend would you expect?
(3)

4. Describe how climate change affects ecosystems. (3)

5. State two factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis. (2)

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