SCIENCE SPM 2010 TIPS
PAPER 2
SECTION A
1. changes in the states of matter / kinetic theory of matter / interconversion
2. body coordination / nervous system / endocrine system / actions
3. importance of the Periodic Table / properties of substances / reactivity series of metals
4. methods of purification of substances / factors to be considered when selecting themethods of
purification
5. compare and contrast images of distant objects formed by convex lenses and concave lenses /
ray diagram / dispersion
6. alloy- formation - properties / ammonia / soap – cleansing action – making
ALSO IMPORTANT
- > vehicles - four stroke petrol engine, four stroke diesel engine, two stroke petrol engine.
- > structure of atoms
- > properties of metals and non-metals
- > physical and chemical changes
- > pin-hole camera with and without lens / periscope and telescope
- > principle of subtraction of coloured light
- > heat change in chemical reactions
- > electrolysis / electroplating metal objects
- > compare and contrast the characteristics of the three types of radioactive radiations
- > motion – s/v/a – calculation - explain
SECTION B
7. factors that affect the growth of microorganisms / uses and roles of microorganisms:
8. methods and substances used in food technology
ALSO IMPORTANT
- > nitrogen cycle and its importance
- > preservation and conservation of the environment and pollution control
- > natural and synthetic polymers - plastic
- > nutrient requirements of plants
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