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UNIVERSITY OF CAMBRIDGE INTERNATIONAL EXAMINATIONS

General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level

5129/12

COMBINED SCIENCE
Paper 1 Multiple Choice

October/November 2013
1 hour

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There are forty questions on this paper. Answer all questions. For each question there are four possible
answers A, B, C and D.
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Each correct answer will score one mark. A mark will not be deducted for a wrong answer.
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A copy of the Periodic Table is printed on page 20.
Electronic calculators may be used.

This document consists of 18 printed pages and 2 blank pages.

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1

The diagram shows a plant cell as seen under a microscope.

1

Which of the numbered parts carry out these functions?

controlling entry of
dissolved substances

formation of
carbohydrates

The diagram represents how some red blood cells change when they are placed in solution X.

change when
in solution X

What describes the water concentration in solution X and in which direction does water move?
water concentration in
solution X

direction of water
movement

higher than in cells

into the cells

higher than in cells

out of the cells

lower than in cells

into the cells

lower than in cells

out of the cells

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In an experiment to investigate germinating barley grains, two petri dishes are set up as shown in
diagram 1 and left for three days.
Iodine solution is then added to the starch-agar gel. The results are shown in diagram 2. The
shaded areas indicate the presence of starch.

germinating
barley grains

amylase solution
diagram 1
petri dishes
viewed from
the side

starch-agar gel

amylase
solution

germinating
barley
grains

diagram 2
after 3 days, the
same petri dishes
viewed from above
P

What is shown by dishes P and Q?

dish P

dish Q

amylase digests starch

germinating barley grains digest starch

amylase digests starch

germinating barley grains do not digest starch

barley grains produce amylase

germinating barley grains digest starch

barley grains produce amylase

germinating barley grains do not digest starch

What is caused by the lack of nitrate ions in plant leaves?

A

all leaves very dark green

leaves yellow between the veins

pale leaves with poor growth

wilting of the leaves

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5

The diagram represents the liver and associated blood vessels.

X
liver

small
intestine

After a meal, how do the levels of glucose and urea in the blood change as the blood passes
from X to Y?
glucose

urea

decrease

decrease

decrease

increase

increase

decrease

increase

increase

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The diagram shows a vertical section through the heart.

2

left ventricle

Which numbered blood vessels carry out these functions?

carries blood
from body

What is the approximate oxygen content of expired air?

A

carries blood
to lungs

0%

16 %

20 %

79 %

Which diagram shows how light from a near object is focused on the retina to form a clear
image?
A

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9

What are the effects of alcohol and heroin on the body?

alcohol

heroin

depressant

depressant

depressant

stimulant

stimulant

depressant

stimulant

stimulant

10 Which statement is not correct?

A

A producer can have more than one consumer.

Energy flowing through biological systems is recycled.

Food chains show energy flow in ecosystems.

The Sun is the principal source of energy input into biological systems.

11 Which human activity has caused most damage to tropical rain forests?
A

burning fossil fuels

flooding of land

logging for timber

searching for medicinal plants

12 After sexual intercourse, sperm can survive for 3 days in the uterus and oviducts. Ovulation can
occur any time from day 13 to day 15 and an egg cell can live for 2 days after ovulation.
Which is the best estimate of the length of the fertile phase of the menstrual cycle?
A

2 days

3 days

5 days

7 days

13 What are symptoms of syphilis?

A

cough up blood, pain when breathing, fatigue

pain when urinating, yellow or green discharge from the penis, swollen testicles

rash, ulcers, blindness, paralysis, mental confusion

tremors, clumsiness, memory loss, mood changes

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14 A gas X is insoluble in water and less dense than air.
An impure supply of X contains water vapour and a water-soluble impurity.
impure
supply of
gas X

water

drying
agent

water

In which order should pieces of apparatus be joined together to collect a pure, dry sample of X?
A

1, 2, 3, 4

1, 2, 3, 5

15 The symbol for an atom of potassium is

C
39
19 K

1, 3, 2, 5

1, 3, 2, 4

What does the number 39 represent for an atom of potassium?

A

its position in the Periodic Table

the number of electrons plus protons plus neutrons

the number of nucleons

the number of protons

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16 Which diagram shows the electron arrangement in calcium fluoride?
Only the outer shell electrons are shown.

F+

Ca2

F+

key
= electrons from calcium
= electrons from fluorine

Ca2+

Ca

Ca

17 A molecule of carbon disulfide, CS2, contains one carbon atom covalently bonded to two sulfur
atoms.
S

How many electrons make up all of the covalent bonds in one molecule of CS2?
A

18 In the Haber process, nitrogen reacts with hydrogen to form ammonia.

What is the balanced equation for this process?
A

N2 + H2 2NH3

N2 + 3H2 N2H6

N2 + 3H2 2NH3

N2 + 6H2 2NH3

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19 A man suffering from an excess of acid in his stomach has no indigestion tablets.
Which substance could he take to neutralise this acidity?
A

aspirin (pH 6 in solution)

bicarbonate of soda (pH 8 in solution)

lemon juice (pH 5)

salt water (pH 7)

20 In 2011, the existence of the element with atomic number 114 was confirmed.
This element is placed directly under lead in the Periodic Table.
Which row describes this element?
number of
outer electrons

metal or non-metal

non-metal

metal

non-metal

metal

21 Copper is a typical metal.

What is not a property of copper?
A

ductile (can be drawn into wires)

good conductor of heat

high melting point

poor conductor of electricity

22 Metal X reacts with the oxide of metal Y but not with the oxide of metal Z.
What is the order of reactivity of the metals X, Y and Z?
most reactive

least reactive

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23 The diagram shows apparatus used to investigate the rusting of iron.

air
an excess of
moist iron filings
glass wool

water

before rusting

after rusting

Which statement is correct?

A

The amount of gas remaining is 79% of the original volume.

The iron acts as a catalyst in this experiment.

The iron only reacts with the nitrogen in the air.

The volume of gas remaining is about one fifth of the original volume.

24 Which compound will not produce ammonia when heated with ammonium sulfate?
A

calcium oxide

magnesium oxide

sodium hydroxide

sulfuric acid

25 Which statement about a homologous series is correct?

A

The boiling point increases with decreasing relative molecular mass.

The members have the same chemical formula.

The members have similar chemical properties.

The relative molecular masses of consecutive members differ by 12.

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26 Which compound undergoes an addition reaction with bromine?
A

D
H
O

C
O

27 The diagram shows four stages in a reaction scheme.

Which stage involves an addition reaction?
stage
A

stage
B
octane
C8H18

petroleum

stage
C
ethene

stage
D
ethanoic
acid

ethanol

28 The graph shows the speed of a car over the first ten seconds of a journey.
15
speed
in m / s
10

0
0

10
time / s

Which statement about the acceleration of the car between 3 s and 5 s is true?
A

The acceleration decreases.

The acceleration increases.

The acceleration is zero.

The acceleration is 10 m / s.

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29 Two liquids form separate layers in a measuring cylinder. The two liquids cannot be mixed. The
upper liquid has a density of 0.8 g / cm3 and the lower liquid has a density of 1.0 g / cm3.
A cube of material has a mass of 20 g. The length of each side of the cube is 2 cm. The cube is
carefully lowered into the measuring cylinder.

liquid of
density
0.8 g / cm3

liquid of
density
1.0 g / cm3

What is the density of the cube material and the final position of the cube in the measuring
cylinder?
density
g / cm3

final
position

0.4

0.4

2.5

2.5

30 If a nut and bolt are difficult to undo, it may be easier to turn the nut by using a longer spanner.
This is because the longer spanner gives
A

a larger turning moment.

a smaller turning moment.

less friction.

more friction.

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31 The extension-load graph is for a spring.
2
extension / cm

0
0

6
load / N

The original length of the spring was 10 cm.

Which load would give a spring length of 15 cm?
A

5N

15 N

30 N

45 N

32 The diagram shows a coloured crystal being heated in a beaker of water.

The crystal dissolves and the coloured water circulates around the beaker.

movement
of coloured
water

crystal

heat

What is happening to cause the water above the crystal to rise?

A

The water contracts and its density decreases.

The water contracts and its density increases.

The water expands and its density decreases.

The water expands and its density increases.

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33 A ray of light travels from air into glass. The refractive index of the glass is 1.5.
Which of the following pairs of angles are correct?
angle of
incidence

angle of
refraction

21.5

20.0

40.0

30.0

60.0

35.3

80.0

53.3

34 The diagram shows a positively charged acetate strip and a negatively charged polythene strip
that are freely suspended.

acetate strip

polythene strip

Two rods X and Y are brought up in turn to these two strips.

Rod X attracts the acetate strip but repels the polythene strip.
Rod Y does not repel either the acetate strip or the polythene strip.
Which type of charge is on each rod?
rod X

rod Y

negative

positive

negative

uncharged

positive

negative

positive

uncharged

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35 A series circuit consists of a battery, an ammeter, a lamp and a resistor. A voltmeter is placed
across the lamp and the resistor.

2A A
6

V
What is the voltmeter reading?
A

2V

10 V

12 V

14 V

1800 J

7200 J

36 A small heater operates at 12 V, 2 A.

How much energy is used in 5 minutes?
A

30 J

120 J

37 What is an example of induced magnetism?

A

a compass needle pointing north

a north pole attracting iron filings

a north pole repelling a north pole

a negatively charged balloon attracting small pieces of paper

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38 Which transformer arrangement produces an output voltage that is larger than the input voltage?
A

B
iron core

a.c.
input

iron core

output

d.c.
input

output

D
iron core

a.c.
input

iron core

output

d.c.
input

39 A nucleus of the element cobalt may be represented by the symbol

What is the structure of this nucleus?
number of
protons

number of
neutrons

27

32

27

59

59

27

59

32

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27 Co .

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40 In an experiment to find the half-life of a radioactive nuclide, the following results were obtained.
activity / counts per min
time / min

4100

2800

1900

1300

900

600

10

What is the approximate half-life of the nuclide?

A

2 min

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Magnesium

Sodium

Calcium

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Strontium

Key

b = proton (atomic) number

X = atomic symbol

a = relative atomic mass

*58-71 Lanthanoid series

90-103 Actinoid series

Actinium

Ac

89

Ra

Radium

88

Fr

Francium

87

Hafnium

72

Lanthanum

57

178

Hf

40

Zirconium

Zr

91

Titanium

139

Yttrium

22

48

Ti

La

39

89

Scandium

21

227

Barium

56

Caesium

45

Sc

226

55

137

Ba

133

Cs

38

Rubidium

37

88

Sr

85

Rb

20

Potassium

19

40

Ca

39

12

24

Mg

23

Na

Beryllium

Lithium

11

Be

II

Li

93

Ta

181

Niobium

Nb

90

58

73

52

96

Mo

184

Protactinium

Thorium

55

Tc
186

Re

144

Nd

92

60

Uranium

238

Neodymium

75

Rhenium

43

Technetium

25

Manganese

Mn
27

59

28

59

29

64

30

65

Ru

101

Iron

190

Pm

Osmium

Os

Np
93

Neptunium

61

Promethium

76

44

Ruthenium

26

56

Fe

Sm

150

Iridium

Pu
94

Plutonium

62

Eu

152

Platinum

Am
95

Americium

63

Europium

78

195

Pt

192

46

Palladium

Pd

106

Nickel

Ni

Ir

Samarium

77

45

Rhodium

Rh

103

Cobalt

Co

Gd

157

Gold

Au

197

Silver

96

64

Curium

Cm

Gadolinium

79

47

Ag

108

Copper

Cu

201

Bk

Terbium

Tb

159

Mercury

Hg

97

Berkelium

65

80

48

Cadmium

Cd

112

Zinc

Zn

Dy

162

Thallium

Tl

204

Indium

Cf
98

Californium

66

Es

Holmium

Ho

165

Lead

Pb

207

Tin

99

Einsteinium

67

82

50

119

Sn

115

32

Germanium

Ge

73

Silicon

In

Gallium

Dysprosium

81

49

31

70

Ga

14

28

Si

Carbon

27

Aluminium

13

12

Al

Boron

11

75

Sb

122

Arsenic

As

Bi

209

Fermium

Fm

Erbium

Er

167

Bismuth

100

68

83

51

Antimony

33

15

Phosphorus

31

Nitrogen

14

Se

79

Sulfur

Po

169

Md

Thulium

Tm

101

Mendelevium

69

84

Polonium

52

Tellurium

Te

128

Selenium

34

16

32

Oxygen

16

Yb

173

Astatine

At

Iodine

127

Bromine

Br

80

Chlorine

No
102

Nobelium

70

Ytterbium

85

53

35

17

Cl

35.5

Fluorine

19

Lr

Lutetium

Lu

175

Radon

Rn

Xenon

Xe

131

Krypton

Kr

84

Argon

Ar

40

Neon

103

Lawrencium

71

86

54

36

18

10

Ne

20

Helium

VII

Hydrogen

VI

He

IV

III
1

The volume of one mole of any gas is 24 dm3 at room temperature and pressure (r.t.p.).

91

Pa

Th

232

Praseodymium

Cerium

59

141

Pr

140

74

Tungsten

42

Molybdenum

24

Chromium

Cr

Ce

Tantalum

41

23

Vanadium

51

Group

DATA SHEET
The Periodic Table of the Elements

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