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The document outlines various biological and physical concepts, including cell structure, properties of matter, energy sources, and chemical reactions. It describes components of cells such as the nucleus, vacuoles, and chloroplasts, as well as principles of light, heat transfer, and the nature of atoms and molecules. Additionally, it covers processes like photosynthesis, diffusion, and combustion, along with the definitions and examples of mixtures, acids, and indicators.
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“+ Jelly-lke substance that fils the cell
+ Contains water and other substances
* Site of chemical reactions
+ Vacuoles
‘+ ‘Small spaces containing ait iquid, or food particles
+ Many vacuoles present
+ Nucleus
‘+ Controls activities within cell
* Contains chromosomes (made up of DNA)
+ Cell membrane
‘Thin layer around cell
+ Partially permeable: allows some substances to passthrough but not
others:
PLANTS CELLS:
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+ Coll walt
+ Thick ayer around cell
+ Made up of cellulose
‘+ Supports the call and gives a regular shape
+ Vacuoles
‘+ Assingle large space containing cell ap
* Contains water and dissolved Substances (eg. sugar and sat)
*+ Keeps the cell frm by taking in water
+ Chloroplasts (only in plant cells)
* Small dsc-lke stuctures found in the cells of green plants
* Contain chlorophyll which absorbs energy from the sun and uses it
tomate food
+ Cytoplasm, nucleus, cell membrane
* Same asin animal callsDifferent organs work together to make up a system.
Each system has one main function.
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change. The size and mass of particles do not change.
+ Definite shape, cannot flow. particles cannot move freely and,
‘can only vibrate about fixed positions
+ Definite volume, cannot be compressed: particles packed
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+ No definite shape, can flow: particles ae not in fixed positions
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‘apart with lots of empty space in between yDefinition: An atom isthe smallest unit of an element
Representation of atoms
Hydrogen H @®
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(MOLECULES
Definition: A molecule i a group of two or more atoms chemically joined
together
Representation of molecules
‘We use the chemical formula of molecules instead of just symbols
+ The chemical formula of a molecule shows the number and types of
‘atoms contained in it
Non-metal element ‘Compound
‘Chemical formula fora molecule of | Chemica formula fora molec of
‘horns Cl ster is HO
Cl; H,0
+ Clisthe symbol of a chiorine atom | + Waters made up of H (hydrogen)
+ 2tels us that there are2 chlorine | and 0 (onygen)
‘atoms in a chiorine molecule + Ziel us that there are 2 hydrogen
‘atoms in a water molecule
Proton
Positive charge
+ Relative mass: 1
Neutron
‘+ Same mass as proton
y + No charge (neutral)
a ae Electron
+ Negative charge
The nucleus of an atom contains + Relative mass: 1/1836 of
protons & neutrons (equal number) proton/neutron mass
Differences between atoms
Proton (atomic) number
‘The proton number of an element refers to the number of protons
‘that atom has.‘ELEMENTS
Elements are the base building blocks of matter ‘MIXTURES,
Pea pA street ere somata carnst be bata down Definition: A mixture consists of two or more substances (elements and/or
compounds) which are not joined together chemicallyPROPERTIES OF LIGHT 7
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When ightis locke, shadows ae formed eae ccee
2th area behind the objet that receives no ght isthe shadow
WA dd
Definition: the bounding fight off a ior
Diffuse reflection
+ Incident ry. ay ofl
travelling towards the mirror + Occurs when parallel rays of light hit a rough surface such as
omed gus or rough paper» eecled oft the suraceo iferent
+ Reflected ray: of ight a
travelling away from the mirror «Rough surfaces have many different sngles of incidence
+ Image is distorted
+ Normal: Imaginary line at right
angles to the mirror Datu Reection
+ Angle of incidence: angle
between normal and incident ray
+ Angle of reflection: angle
between normal and reflected
rayREFRACTION
Definition: Refraction refers to the bending (change in direction) of light as it
passes from one transparent material to another of a different optical
density.
This is because its speed changes as it travels from one transparent material
into another, Light travels slower in materials that are optically denser.
As light travels from air into glas, it slows down and bends towards the
normal
Examples of refraction
+ Swimming pool appears shallower than it actualy is
+ Straws appear to bend’ towards the surface of water
Dispersion
Definition: separation or spitting of white light into its separate colours
(Occurs when a beam of white ight travels through the glass prism.
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When light shines on a coloured object, some ofthe colours in the spectrum
are reflected and some are absorbed.
+ White objects: reflected all the colours and absorbed none
+ Black objects: absorbed al the colours
+ Blue objects: reflected blue light and absorbed all the other colours
Coloured light
Example: using a green apple under green light and red light
(GieAIIG: Green apple appears green because it reflects the green light
IBIBBEE Greenapple appears back because it absorbs the red ight‘SOURCES OF ENERGY
‘The main sources of energy today are coal ol, and natural gas (Fossil
fuels) They were formed from the remnants of dead plants and animals
‘that lived millions of years ago,
Fossil fuels are non-renewable sources of energy — once used up, they are
‘gone forever.
Renewable sources of energy
Hydroelectricity | ~ Electricity produced from moving water
‘+ Water from behind a dam flows down pipes and turns
water turbines, that tum generators that change
kinetic energy into electrical energy
‘Solar energy | + Energy from the sun (heat & light)
+ Solar energy is used to heat water, cook, and generate
electricity
‘Wind energy | + Wind turbines use kinetic energy of the wind to
generate electricity
+ The difference in height of water at high tide and low
tide is used to generate electricity
through geysers and hot springs
+The steam is used to generate electricity in geothermal
power stations
‘Tidal energy
‘Geothermal | + Hot water and steam from inside of the earth escapes
‘energy
Biomass
“Biomass refers to plant and animal material
+ Biomass can be used to produce biofuels
‘Measurement of forces
Instrument: force-meters (eg. Spring balances)
SI unit: newton (N)
PEED
Definition: Speed is a measure of how fast someone or something moves.
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+ Friction acts whenever one surface rubs against another surface.
+ The surfaces may be solids, liquids, or gases.
+ Friction causes surfaces to heat up.
Friction always opposes the movement of an object.
Ways to reduce friction
Use smooth surfaces (lanes in bowling alleys)
Use ball bearings (used in moving parts of machines)
Lubrication (like grease and oil)
Streamlining (eg. Shape of an aircraft)* The units of density depend on what units are used for mass and volume:
© If the mass is measured in g and volume in cm3, then the density will be in g/m?
© If the mass is measured in kg and volume in m3, then the density will be in kg/m?
MASS
VOLUME
DENSITY =
moment of a force = force F x perpendicular distance from the
pivotd
moment = Fxd DENSITY (p)
™ force F is measured in newtons (N)
= distance d is measured in metres (m)
= moment is measured in newton metres (Nm)PRESSURE
Definition: Pressure is the measure of the amount of force acting on a unit area
Convection Conduction
Energy is transferred Eneray is
by tha ees en of transferred by
direct contact
Sl unit: pascal (Pa)
Pressure in liquids and gases a
Liquids: the deeper you go, the higher the water pressure
Gases: the higher you go (atmosphere), the lower the air pressure Radiation
HEAT Energy is transferred
Expansion: the increase in size of objects when heated by Serco
Contraction: the decrease in size of objects when cooled "
CONDUCTION
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tion: Conduction is the transfer of heat through a material without the ae
ebvious movement ofthe medium tsl “=ACIDS & METALS
When dilute acids are mixed with certain metals, hydrogen gas and a salt
{ate produced.
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ACIDS & CARBONATES
When dilute acids are mixed with carbonates, earbon dioxide gas, a salt and
‘water are produced,
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ACIDS & ALKALIS
[When dilute acids are mised with alkalis, a neutralization reaction occurs,
producing a salt and water.
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In order to tell whether a solution is an acid or an alkali, we use indicators.
Definition: indicators are substances that show one colour in acids and
another in alkalis
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Natural indicators:
Juice extracted from red cabbage i pink in acids and green in alkalis
* Hydrangea flowers are pink when grown in alkaline soil and blue when
grown in acidic soil
‘The indicator changes into different colours when itis added to different
substances. Each colour corresponds to a pH value between 0 and 14 (pH.
scale)
Aka
pH meter
PH meters are more accurate than universal indicators.
The electrode on the meter is dipped into a Solution and the pH value is
read from the meter.DIFEUSION CONVECTION
Definition: Difusion is the overall movement of molecules from a region of _permton: Convection s the transfer of heat from one place to another by
higher concentration toa region of lower concentration
Heat is transferred through liquids and gases (poor conductors of heat)
‘mainly through convection.
Liquids
> + When wateris heated, the water
lic molecules move faster and spread
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decrease
Diffusion through a membrane ‘+ The hot, less dense water rises
‘Membranes have pores that allow small molecule to passthrough, but not while the cooler, denser water sinks
large molecules.
The moving wate forms a current called a convection curent which transfers
heat around the beaker
These are called partially permeable membranes. mores
PHOTOSYNTHESIS =
Phot is the process by which green plants use light energy to make
areca eS Erocees by fle een Gs aaa + Air above the candle flame gets
hhot, becomes less dense and rises
+ Cooler air sinks into the box
through the other chimney to
replace the escaping hot air
Equation:
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Liquid Gas
+ Fixed volume
+ Fixed shape
+ Cannot be
compressed
+ Does not flow
Nucleon number
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+ No fixed shape .
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Proton number / atomic number — 2()
Proton number: The total number of protons in an atom (number of electrons as well)
Nucleon number: The total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of an atomCompound Mixture of Elements
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Freezing
Freezing
Freezing point ends
Melting point
liquid liquid + solid solid
TimerminRADIATION
Definition: Radiation isthe transfer of heat without the need for a medium
(ie. A solid, liquid, or gas)
‘Objects warmer than thei surroundings (like the sun, fires, gas flames) give
‘out heat as radiation.
Features | Good Poor Good Poor
absorbers | absorbers_| radiators__| radiators
‘Appearance | Black, dull | White, shiny | Black, dull__| White, shiny
of surface
Type of | Rough ‘Smooth Rough ‘Smooth
surface
Factors for rate of heat gain/loss
+ Nature of the surface
‘The darker or rougher the surface, the more heat gained or lost per
second
+ Surface area
+The greater the surface area of a body, the more heat gained or lost
per second
+ Temperature of the body
‘+The greater the temperature difference between the body and its
‘surroundings, the more heat gained or lost per second
+ White clothes absorb less radiation from the sun and keep us cool
+ The shiny surface of an electric kettle is a poor radiator of heat - water
inside the kettle stays hot for a longer time
THERMAL DECOMPOSITION
In thermal decomposition a single substance breaks up into two or more
simpler substances when its heated
Example:
sugar "+ Carbon + water vapour
COMBUSTION
In combustion, a substance reacts with oxygen when heated to form one or
more new substance
Example:
Carbon + oxygen © Carbon dioxide + heat
Combustion reactions include burning of fuels such as coal, natural gas and
petrol
OXIDATION
‘Oxidation refers to the addition of oxygen to a substance.
Example:
Iron + oxygen » tron oxide (rust)a
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