MAY PEN HIGH SCHOOL

Midterm Exam
Form 5: Integrated Science
Name: _____________________________Teacher:_______________
INSTRUCTION: This PAPER CONSIST OF THREE SECTIONS A, B and C.
ANSWER ALL QUESTION IN ALL SECTIONS

Section Marks
A 20
B 40
C 10
Total 70

Section A: Multiple Choice Questions

1. Chemical agents designed to inactivate or destroy microorganisms on inert surfaces.
a. Antiseptics
b. Disinfectants
c. Bleach
d. Hydrogen peroxide

2. Chemical agent that slows or stops the growth of microorganisms on external surfaces of
the body and helps to prevent infections.
a. Disinfectants
b. Bleach
c. Antiseptics
d. Hydrogen peroxide

3. This is a dilute solution of sodium hypochlorite in water

a. Vinegar
b. Bleach
c. Hydrogen peroxide
d. Antiseptic

4. A chemical compound that is a combination of hydrogen and water

a. Vinegar
b. Bleach
c. Hydrogen peroxide
d. Disinfectant

5. An aqueous solution of acetic acid and water.

a. Bleach
b. Vinegar
c. Hydrogen peroxide
d. Antiseptic

6. This agent removes unpleasant odors from the air when sprays by releasing very fine
particles.
a. Scouring powder
b. Detergent
c. Deodorizers
d. Bleach

7. This is a household cleaning product consisting of an abrasive powder mixed with a dry
soap or detergent, soda and possibly dry bleach.
a. Detergent
b. Scouring powder
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d. Bleach

8. This is a chemical substance used to break up and remove grease and grime
a. Deodorizers
b. Scouring powder
c. Detergent
d. Vinegar

9. This tells us whether a substance is acidic or basic in nature, by the change in colour.
a. Water
b. Indicator
c. Beaker
d. Plastic

10. ________________ turns blue litmus paper red

a. Acids
b. Bases
c. Salt
d. Vanilla

11. _______________turns red litmus paper blue

a. Acids
b. Bases
c. Salt
d. Oil

12. ___________________ is a substance which dissociates when dissolved in water to

release hydrogen ions.
a. Base
b. Acid
c. Salt
d. Indicator

13. _______________is a substance which dissolves in water to produce hydroxide ions

(OH- ions).
a. Salt
b. Acid
c. Base
d. Indicator
14. An acid and a base neutralize each other and form a_______________________
a. neutralization
b. neutral
c. salt
d. pH

15. ______________ are sour in taste

a. Salts
b. Bases
c. Acids
d. Neutral

16._____________ are bitter in taste and soapy to touch

a. Acids
b. Bases
c. Salts
d. Neutral

16. Substances which are neither acidic nor basic are called_______________
a. pH
b. neutralization
c. neutral
d. indicators

17. The most commonly used natural indicator is _______________

a. turmeric
b. phenolphthalein
c. Litmus
d. Limewater

18. Acetic acid is the acid found in which of the following?

a. Spinach
b. Vinegar
c. Lime water
d. Soap

19. Calcium hydroxide is the base found in which of the following

 a. Soap
b. Lime water
c. Vinegar
d. Spinach

20. What is the name of the acid found in an ant’s sting?

a. Oxalic acid
b. Lactic acid
c. Formic acid
d. Acetic acid
20marks

Section B: Short Answer Questions

1. What is an acid and give two examples?
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2. What is a base and give two examples?
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3. What is a salt and give two examples?
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4. What is an indicator and give two examples?
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 5. Explain how you could carry out an experiment using litmus paper to test the pH of acid

and base

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6. Write two reason why you think the pH scale is important

a._________________________________________________________________________

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7. Write the neutralization reaction equation between an acid and a base to form salt and

water in the box below 4marks

8. Write the common stain remover for the following stain below

Oil __________________________ Sweat ___________________________

Lipstick______________________ Blood__________________________
 Ink ________________________ Berries __________________________

Grass ______________________ Grease ____________________________

8marks

9. Write the meaning of the following safety symbols

1________________ 2_________________ 3________________

4 _____________________

5 ________________________ 5marks

Section C: Essay

As an aspiring scientist explain in four paragraphs to a friend four different household

chemicals we use daily and examine how they work 10marks

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END OF TEST
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