SNC 2D1

EXAM REVIEW (MC and T/F questions only)

CHEMISTRY
 Identify different types of reactions (synthesis, decomposition, single displacement, double
displacement/neutralization reactions)
 Properties of acids and bases, pH
 Naming compounds (ionic, polyatomic, molecular)
 Determining the chemical formula of compounds (ionic, polyatomic, molecular)
 Law of conservation of mass
 Write out skeletal and balanced chemical equations if given a word equation.
 Evidence that a chemical change has taken place
 Indicators (litmus paper, bromothymol blue, phenolphthalein)
 Types of compounds (ionic vs. molecular)
 Balancing equations

BIOLOGY
 Components of the cell theory
 Levels of biological organization
 Plant cell vs. Animal cell
 Digestive structures and functions (part of the alimentary canal or accessory organs; order through
which food passes)
 Respiratory structures and functions (order through which air passes)
 Role of the epiglottis
 Circulatory structures and functions
 Interphase, Mitosis (4 stages; key steps in each stage) and Cytokinesis
 Draw diagrams illustrating mitosis
 Cancer
 Plant structures and functions
 Biomedical Technologies/Medical Imaging technologies and genetic technologies (stem cells.)
 Cell differentiation
 Tissues
 Diffusion/osmosis
 Types of digestion and location
 Pathway of blood of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood through the heart
 Pathway of blood from arteries to veins

OPTICS
 Optical phenomenon
 Characteristics of plane mirror images
 Differentiate between plane mirrors, concave mirrors and convex mirrors
 Draw ray diagrams for mirrors and lens
 Law of Reflection
 Definitions: reflection, refraction, dispersion, incandescence, phosphorescence, fluorescence,
bioluminescence, chemiluminescence, presbyopia, myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism, index of
refraction, light ray
 Human eye structures and functions
 Label diagram of human eye
 Calculations using the mirror equation and magnification equation.
 Determine the index of refraction or speed of light in different media.
 Identify: incident ray, angle of incidence, normal, reflected ray, angle of reflection, refracted ray, angle
of refraction

CLIMATE CHANGE
 Distinguish between weather and climate
 Ways to classify climate
 Interpret climatographs
 Definitions: radiation, conduction, convection, albedo, ozone, source, sink, anthropogenic
 Energy transfer in the atmosphere and hydrosphere
 Natural vs. anthropogenic greenhouse effect
 Greenhouse gases
 Evidence of climate change (ice cores, tree rings, fossils etc)
 Consequences and benefits of climate change
 Identify climate zones
 Carbon footprint
 Layers of the atmosphere
 Tree ring analysis
EXAM PRACTICE QUESTIONS
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CHEMISTRY

1. Identify three clues that indicate a chemical change has taken place.

2. Determine whether each of the following substances are ionic (I) or molecular (M).

a) lithium chloride ___ d) dihydrogen dioxide ___

b) magnesium carbonate ___ e) nitrogen trihydride ___

c) carbon dioxide ___ f) sodium sulfate ___

3. Name the following compounds.

Chemical Formula Compound Name
Ca(NO3)2

Li3N

K3CO3

NaCl

CO

SO2

HF(aq)

H2CO3(aq)

4. Determine the chemical formula for the following compounds.

Chemical Formula Compound Name
Magnesium chloride

Sulphur trioxide

Lithium carbonate

Hydrochloric acid

Dicarbon tetrahydride

Aluminium sulfide

Hydrobromic acid

Sulphuric acid

5. a) Complete the following: Acid + Base  _____________ + _____________

b) Indicate the type of reaction in a): _______________________________________________

6. Identify the type of reaction in each equation below:
a) A + B ---> AB __________________________________
b) AB ---> A + B __________________________________
c) A + BC ---> AC + B __________________________________
d) AB + CD ---> AD + CB __________________________________

7. Complete the following chart.

BALANCE EACH EQUATION STATE THE TYPE OF REACTION

(Synthesis, Decomposition, Single
Displacement or Double Displacement)

___ Ca + ___ O2  ___ CaO

___ Zn + ___ LiNO3  ___ Li + ___ Zn(NO3)2

___ LiO  ___ Li +___ O2

___ Na2S + ___ HCl  ___ NaCl + ___ H2S

8. Complete the following

a) Lithium + phosphoric acid  Lithium phosphate + hydrogen gas
Skeletal

Balanced

Type of Reaction

b) Calcium oxide  calcium + oxygen gas

Skeletal

Balanced

Type of Reaction

9. Complete the following chart.

ACID BASE NEUTRAL
Red Litmus Paper

Blue Litmus Paper

Phenolphthalein

Bromothymol Blue
BIOLOGY

1. List the components of the cell theory.

2. Identify the levels of biological organization.
3. Complete the following chart:
Cell Structure Function Plant Cell,
Animal Cell or
Both?
Nucleus

Cell membrane

Cell wall

Mitochondrion

Ribosome

Vacuole

Chloroplast

Centrioles

4. Where does a cell spend most of its time?

5. List the stages of mitosis and identify key events in each stage.
6. Identify each stage of mitosis below.
A B C D

7. Why is mitosis important?

8. Explain how cytokinesis differs in plant and animal cells.
9. Draw a double stranded chromosome. Label the centromere and circle a chromatid.
10. What is cancer?
11. Define the following terms:
a) diffusion b) osmosis
12. Identify the primary functions of the digestive system, respiratory system and circulatory
system.
13. Name the parts of the digestive tract from mouth to anus.
14. Identify 4 accessory organs used in the digestive process.
15. Name the parts of the respiratory system through which air passes as it goes from the
atmosphere to our lungs.
16. Name the parts of the circulatory system.
17. Distinguish between arteries, veins and capillaries.
18. Describe the path of blood flow through the heart.
19. Identify the tissues found in plants and animals.
20. Complete the following chart:
Xylem Phloem
Tissue Type

Function

21. Assess the importance of medical imaging technologies.

22. Describe public health strategies related to biology.
OPTICS
Memorize and be able to apply the following equations:

1. Mirror Equation

1 = _1_ + _1_
f di do

** if di is negative, this indicates that the image is behind the mirror (virtual)
** f is negative for convex mirrors, as the focal point is behind the mirror

2. Magnification Equation

m = hi = - di
ho do

** if hi is negative, this indicates that the image is inverted

3. Index of Refraction

n=c where, c = speed of light in a vacuum

v v = speed of light in a medium
n = index of refraction
Questions:

1. What is light?
2. Distinguish between luminous objects and non-luminous objects.
3. Explain what is happening to the atoms in objects that release light.
4. Match the following types of light emission with the correct definition.
___1. Light produced by a chemical reaction without producing heat. A. incandescence
___2. Light given off by an object because it is very hot. B. luminescence
___3. Light produced by a chemical reaction in a living organism. C. chemiluminescence
___4. Light emitted during exposure to ultraviolet light. D. bioluminescence
___5. Light given off by an object that has not been heated. E. fluorescence
5. How fast does light travel in empty space?
6. What is the visible spectrum?
7. Define the following terms:
a) reflection c) transmission e) concave mirror
b) absorption d) convex mirror
8. State the Laws of Reflection.
9. Complete the following ray diagram.

10. Draw a concave mirror ray diagram, given the following data: f = 5 cm, do = 4 cm, and ho =
3 cm (between f and the mirror). Write down the SALT for the image.
11. Complete the following ray diagram.

S-
A-
L-
T-

12. Draw a convex mirror ray diagram, given the following data: f = -5 cm, do = 3 cm, and ho =
4 cm. Write down the SALT for the image.
13. Complete the following statements.
I. If a light ray travels from a medium in which its speed is faster to a medium in which its
speed is slower, the refracted ray bends….
II. If a light ray travels from a medium in which its speed is slower to a medium in which
its speed is slower, the refracted ray bends….
14. What is refraction?
15. a) Calculate the speed of light in ruby if the index of refraction for ruby is 1.54.
b) The speed of light in a solid is 2.05 × 108 m/s. Calculate the index of refraction.
16. What is a lens?
17. Describe the difference between a converging lens and diverging lens.
18. Complete the following ray diagram.

S-
A-
L-
T-

19. Draw a ray diagram for an object that is 1 cm high placed 5 cm from a converging lens with
a focal length of 2 cm. Describe the SALT of the image.

20. Label the following diagram.

21. The Human Eye

a) Label the following diagram.

b) Define each of the following terms:
 cornea
 pupil
 iris
 retina
 lens
 ciliary muscles
 aqueous humour
 vitreous humour
 sclera
 optic nerve
 blind spot

22. How is an image transmitted from the eye

to the brain?
23. Correcting Vision Using Lenses
CONDITION EXPLANATION OF HOW THE CONDITION IS
CONDITION CORRECTED
MYOPIA

HYPEROPIA

PRESBYOPIA

ASTIGMATISM
CLIMATE CHANGE

1. Complete the following chart.

Weather Climate
Definition

Example

2. Name five systems used to classify climate.

3. Name the components of Earth’s climate system.
4. How does the Sun affect climate?
5. Identify the composition of air.
6. Identify the five layers of our atmosphere in order starting with the one closest to Earth.
7. Identify each of the following changes of state:
a) liquid  gas d) solid  gas
b) gas  solid e) solid  liquid
c) gas  liquid f) liquid  solid
8. What is continental drift?
9. Explain the difference between conduction, convection and radiation.
10. Define albedo.
11. What is the greenhouse effect?
12. How have humans contributed to the greenhouse effect?
13. Identify the greenhouse gases in our atmosphere.
14. Provide three pieces of evidence to indicate climate change is occurring.
15. Name two benefits and two consequences of climate change.
16. a) What is a carbon footprint?
b) Name three ways you could reduce your carbon footprint.
17. Use the following Climatograph to answer each of the following questions.

a) Which month had the greatest amount of precipitation?

b) Which month had the highest average temperature?

c) Based on the climatograph, which climate zone would you find Wellington, New
Zealand?