S.3 Chem Eoy P.1
S.3 Chem Eoy P.1
SECTION A
Attempt all items in this section
Item 1
Aluminum chloride is one of the substances which are mostly used in water treatment to remove impurities and
contaminants from water. Reuben, one of the bio-chemist is concerned of the would be impact of this substance
in the environment and would like to know more about this substance
Task
As a chemistry learner;
a) Explain the category of the product. (03scores)
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Item 2
A certain art man was given to make a school bell for a certain school. After his work, he tested the bell by
ringing it but couldn’t give a deep and ringing sound. He became confused and couldn’t know where he made a
mistake.
Task
As a learner of chemistry;
a) Identify the problem that the art man made while choosing the substance for use. (03scores)
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b) Predict on the properties of the substance used by the art man. (03scores)
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SECTION B
PART I
Item 3
Sulphuric acid is widely used today in the manufacture of fertilizers that improve crop yields. To ensure that
sulphuric acid is available at a cheaper cost, the government has decided to set up a sulphuric acid production
plant in your area. However, the community members are worried about the environmental impact and would
like to know how the process of production will be carried out.
Your LC1 has called for a meeting and you have been invited to talk to the community members.
Task
As a learner who has studied chemistry of sulphuric acid, write a message you would deliver on that day
(08scores)
Item 4
One of the critical processes in chemical industries is the production of oxygen, which has various industrial
and medical applications. However, the production of oxygen can have environmental implications, and it's
essential to assess its impact.
Task
Prepare a comprehensive report addressing the production of oxygen and its environmental impact.
(08scores)
Item 5
Following the discovery of oil in Bunyoro region, its extraction is under way in high gear. As a result, many
trees have been cut to clear land for the project yet the region has been known for learning. The residents are
unhappy with the activities of the project, complaining that it has interfered with the traditional activities and
hence their livelihood.
Task
As a chemistry learner, guide the project manager on his way of doing things. (08scores)
Item 6
There has been a rise in destruction of natural resources country wide for the last 10years and this has attracted
the attention of the officials from National Environmental Management Authority (NEMA).
The officials are planning to sensitize the people country wide about sustainability of the natural resources
through wide television broadcasts.
Task
As a chemistry learner, prepare a write up you would deliver upon invitation as one of the presenters.
(08scores)
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