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Command word
Explanation/exa
mple
1. Name/State the Give the name , not
name
formula.
(paper 2 & 3)
Example: Name the main element
added to copper to form bronze.
Wrong answer : Sn
Correct answer : Tin
Command word
Explanation/exa
mple
2. State
Give brief answer
(paper 2 & 3)
only. Explanation is
not required.
Example : State one substance which
can conduct electricity in solid state.
Answer : Copper
Command word
3. State the
observation
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
Write what is
observed
physically.
No chemical name
in answer
Command word
3. State the
observation
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
Indicate the change
of colour , give the
initial and final
colour of the
substance/chemical
.
Command word
4. Explain
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
Give the answer
with reasons to
explain certain
statement / fact /
observation/
principal.
Correct answer :
- Copper atoms in pure copper are
all of the
same size and ...........1
- they are arranged in layers that
can slide
easily when force is
applied ...........1
- The presence of tin atoms in
bronze that are
different in size disturb the
orderly
arrangement of atoms in
bronze. ...........1
Command word
5. What is meant
by..
(Definition)
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
Give the exact
meaning
Command word
6.
Explanation/exa
mple
State the method
to conduct the
test , observation
and conclusion
Correct answer :
- Pour in 2 cm3 of the solution in a
test tube, add
a few drops of sodium hydroxide
solution
and the test tube is
shaken...........1
- A reddish brown precipitate
formed. ...........1
- Fe3+ ions present 1
Command word
7. Describe gas
test.
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
State the method
to conduct the test
observation and
conclusion.
Command word
8. Describe an
experiment
( 8 - 10 marks)
(Paper 2)
Explanation/exa
mple
- No mark is
awarded for the
diagram.
- List of materials
1m
- List of apparatus
1m
- Procedure - ( 5 8
m)
-bservation/tabulati
on of data/
Command word
9. Predict
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
Make a prediction
for something that
might happen
based on facts
Command word
10. Compare
(Paper 2)
Explanation/exa
mple
Give the similarities
and differences
between two items/
situations
Command word
Explanation/exa
mple
11. Differentiate
Give differences
(Paper 2)
between two items/
situations
Example : State three differences
between ionic and covalent compound.
Answer : State three properties of ionic
compound and three properties covalent
compound
Command word
12. Calculate
(Paper 2 & 3)
Explanation/exa
mple
Show all the steps
taken
Give final answer
with unit.
Command word
Explanation/exa
mple
13. Draw a diagram -The number of
to show the
electrons in each
bonding formed in shell is correct
the compound
Show the charge
(Paper 2)
(if any ion)
Write the symbol
of each element at
the centre of the
ion.
- Write final
electron
Command word
14. Draw the
energy level
diagram
( Paper 2)
Explanation/exa
mple
Draw an arrow for
the vertical axis
only and label with
energy.
Draw two
horizontal lines for
the reactants and
products
Command
word
15. Draw
graph
(Paper 3)
Explanation/example
- axis with correct unit
- suitable scale, size of
the graph at least of
graph paper.
-Plot all points correctly
-Smooth graph
-To determinerate of
reaction:
(i) Draw a tangent at the
curve.
(ii) Draw triangle at the
Command
word
16. Draw a
labeled
diagram of the
apparatus
(Paper 2)
Explanation/example
(i) Functional apparatus
(ii) Complete labellings
(iii) Shaded solid, liquid
and gas correctly.
(iv) Draw an arrow and
label heat if the
experiment involves
heating
(v) two dimensional
diagram should be
drawn
Drawing the stopper below the mouth level of the test tube.
WRONG
Diagram A
CORRECT
Diagram B
WRONG
No Heat label
Crucible
Crucible
Crucible
Heat
CORRECT
Heat
Heat
Heat
No indication of solution
CORRECT
CORRECT
Copper(II) sulphate
solution
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solution
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CORRECT
Boiling Tube
Boiling Tube
Lead(II)
Carbonate
Heat
Lead(II)
Carbonate
Lime water
Heat
Lime water
WRONG
7. Diagram not labelled
CORRECT
Excess
copper(II) oxide
Filter Paper
Filter funnel
Filterate
(Copper(II) sulphate
solution)
WRONG
CORRECT
8.Wire gauge
should not be used
Clay pipe
triangle
Wire
gauge
Heat
Heat
WRONG
CORRECT
Heat
Lime water
Heat
Lime water
WRONG
Direction of water flow
is not correct
CORRECT
WRONG
CORRECT
Copper(II) sulphate
solution
Copper(II) sulphate
solution
WRONG
Thistle funnel
CORRECT
Thistle
funnel
Dilute
hydrocloric
acid
Thistle
funnel
Dilute
hydrocloric acid
WRONG
CORRECT
Incomplete/Inaccurrate
statement/phrases
1.Sodium donates electron.
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Type 1
Describe an experiment oninclude a
labeled diagram in your answer
1. Diagram
2. Procedure
3.observation/example/data/calculatio
n/
equation/ sketch of graph/conclusion
II. Type 2
Describe an experiment
( The diagram will support your
answer.)
1. No mark is allocated for a
diagram
2. Procedures
3.Observation/example/calculation/
equation/sketch of
graph/conclusion
III. Type 3
Describe a chemical/confirmatory
test for .
1. Procedure
2. Observation
3. Conclusion
7. Space-Time (Relationship )
8. Interpreting Data
9. Defining Operationally
10. Controlling Variables
11. Hypothesising
Each answer is allocated mark as
follows: 3 marks/2 marks/1 mark/0
Score : 11 X 3 = 33
Procedure :
All the steps taken in the procedure
must include the apparatus used,
quantity and type of substance
(powder, solution, lumps etc).
No mark is allocated for the diagram.
The complete labeled diagram can
help students in :
I. Writing the steps taken in the
procedure
II. Listing the apparatus and materials
Tabulation of data:
The number of columns and rows in
the table is related to the
manipulated and responding
variables
Units must be written for all the titles
List all MV subtitles
Do not write answer for RV
Thank You!