EXAM TOPIC REVIEW

SNC1D1 – EXAM FORMAT AND TOPICS

Ladies and Gentelmen, here is a breakdown for your exam.
Remember you are writting this exam on February 2nd, 2005.
You are writting in the cafeteria and it is at 8:30 -10:00am.
Wednesday January 26th is an in-class jeopardy challenge.

True/False 21 marks
Matching 45 marks
Multiple Choice 34 marks

100 marks

TOPICS COVERED

Chemistry:

1. Matter
classification ( mixtures vs pure substances, elements vs compounds,
chemical formulae)
- chemical vs physical properties, chemical vs physical change
- Particle Theory ( modern day)

2. Elements and the Periodic Table
- trends
- periods, groups/ families
- atomic mass, atomic number
- structure of the atom ( protons, electrons, neutrons)
- chemical bonding ( ionic vs covalent)

Physics:

1. Static Electricity
- laws of electricity
-electroscopes
-lightning, sparks, lightning rods, grounding

2. Current Electricity
- electric circuits: parts ( function and symbol)
- current, potential difference, resistance, energy, power ( formulae and units)
- series vs parallel circuits


Biology:

1. The Cell
- modern cell theory
- function of organelles
- mitosis : purpose, phases, end result

2. Asexual Reproduction
- methods in the 5 Kingdoms

3. Sexual Reproduction
- meiosis: purpose, end result
- internal vs external fertilization
- in plants ( angiosperms)

4. Human Reproductive Systems
- reproductive structures and hormones

Space:

1. Our Solar System
- order of the planets from the Sun
- special features of planets
- asteroids

2. Stars
- types
- properties

3. Astronomical Units and Light Years