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JSS3 Basic Science Practical Exam 2025

The document is an examination paper for Basic Science Practical for JSS3 students at ECWA Goodnews Secondary School, Gwagwalada, for the 2025/26 academic session. It includes instructions for answering questions related to various specimens, their classifications, chemical formulas, and uses. Students are required to identify specimens, discuss negative effects of misuse, and provide chemical compositions.

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JSS3 Basic Science Practical Exam 2025

The document is an examination paper for Basic Science Practical for JSS3 students at ECWA Goodnews Secondary School, Gwagwalada, for the 2025/26 academic session. It includes instructions for answering questions related to various specimens, their classifications, chemical formulas, and uses. Students are required to identify specimens, discuss negative effects of misuse, and provide chemical compositions.

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ECWA GOODNEWS SECONDARY SCHOOL GWAGWALADA

FIRST TERM EXAMINATION 2025/26 ACADEMY SESSION


SUBJECT: BASIC SCIENCE PRACTICAL CLASS: JSS3
TIME: 1HRS
INSTRUCTION: Answer all the questions. Where the space provided for a question
is not enough, please use the back space.
1. a. identify specimen A – J
A. __________________________________________________
B. __________________________________________________
C. __________________________________________________
D. __________________________________________________
E. __________________________________________________
F. __________________________________________________
G. __________________________________________________
H. __________________________________________________
I. __________________________________________________
J. __________________________________________________
b. write two negative effects of wrong uses of specimen A
(i) ______________________ (ii) _______________________
c. classified specimen C, D and G into;
(i) Element _______________
(ii) mixture _______________
(iii) compound_____________
d. specimen F is use for ______________________________
2. a. Give one difference between specimen E & J
_______________________________________________
[Link] is the chemical formula of specimen C
_____________________________________________
4. What is the chemical composition of specimen G
_____________________________________________
[Link] is the use of specimen B
______________________________________________

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A key difference between specimen E and J could be in their solubility properties; for example, if E is water-soluble and J is not, this affects how they are used and stored in experiments .

The chemical formula of specimen C is determined based on its elemental composition and stoichiometry; for instance, if it is carbon dioxide, the formula is CO2, reflecting the ratio of carbon to oxygen atoms .

Knowing specimen C's formula, such as CO2 for carbon dioxide, allows chemists to predict how it reacts with bases to form carbonates or with water to impact acidity levels in solutions . Understanding the molecular structure guides expectations about reactivity and interactions.

Classification relies on atomic composition, bonding, and separation methods. Elements consist of single types of atoms, compounds have chemically bonded atoms, and mixtures can be physically separated. Understanding these criteria helps in identifying chemical behaviors .

Misuse of specimen A may lead to contamination of experiments, compromising data integrity, and potentially causing safety hazards like spills or emissions of toxic gases . Proper handling is crucial to ensure safety and accuracy.

The composition determines intermolecular forces like hydrogen bonding or ionic interactions, crucial for synthesizing complex molecules. For instance, an ionic compound like NaCl provides ions for reactions , thus influencing reactivity and product formation in synthesis.

Specimen C can be classified as an element if it consists of only one type of atom. Specimen D can be classified as a mixture if it contains two or more substances physically combined. Specimen G is classified as a compound if it is composed of two or more elements chemically bonded together . The classification is based on chemical properties and bonding types.

Misusing specimen A could lead to chemical burns if it is a corrosive substance, or inhalation injuries if it releases harmful vapors .

Specimen B is used in the lab for its ability to measure or contain substances precisely; if it is a beaker, its wide mouth allows easy mixing and stirring of solutions . Such characteristics as volume markings and material durability are significant.

The chemical composition of specimen G defines its reactivity and applications. If G is a compound like sodium chloride (NaCl), its ionic bonds make it useful in experiments requiring electrolytes . Such compositions impact properties like solubility and conductivity.

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