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Secondary 2 Science Exam Revision Guide

Apr 19, 2025

Sec 2 Science Mid-Year Examination Revision Session

Introduction

  • Presenter: Hanjin, a lower secondary science tutor and student of dentistry at NUS.
  • Purpose: Revision session for Secondary 2 students, focusing on the 2A textbook.
  • Chapters Covered:
    1. Forces
    2. Heat
    3. Chemical Changes
    4. Ecosystems
  • Session Structure: 15 minutes per chapter, brief overview.
  • Note: Giveaway for curated notes at the end of the session.

General Revision Tips

  1. Consolidating Information: Organize and relate notes to workbook questions.
  2. Practicing Questions: Engage in practice questions to solidify understanding.
  3. Good Answering Techniques: Focus on important keywords, especially for biology.

Chapter 9: Forces

  • Definition of Force: Effects include starting/stopping objects, changing speed/direction/size/shape.
  • Measurement:
    • Instruments: Spring balance
    • SI Units: Newtons
  • Types of Forces:
    • Contact forces (e.g., friction)
    • Non-contact forces (e.g., magnetism, gravity)
  • Friction: Causes heating, opposes motion, measured in Newtons.
  • Gravity: Causes weight, important formula = Weight = Mass × Gravitational Force.
    • On Earth, gravitational force = 10.
    • Differences between mass and weight.

Chapter 10: Heat

  • General Concepts:
    • Expansion and contraction with heating and cooling.
    • Use of thermometers, SI unit: Kelvin.
  • Heat Transfer Methods:
    • Conduction: Solid state, without movement of the medium.
    • Convection: In liquids and gases, depends on density changes.
    • Radiation: No need for a medium, can occur in a vacuum.
    • Applications: Bimetallic strips in appliances, insulators.

Chapter 11: Chemical Changes

  • Physical vs Chemical Changes:
    • Physical: No new substance, reversible.
    • Chemical: New substance formed, irreversible.
  • Types of Chemical Reactions:
    • Decomposition, Combination, Combustion (requires heat), Oxidation (without heat).
  • Acids and Alkalis:
    • Properties and reactions: Acid + Metal/Carbonate/Alkali.
    • Indicators: Use of litmus and universal indicators.

Chapter 12: Ecosystems

  • Key Terms: Memorize habitat, population, community, ecosystem.
  • Adaptations:
    • Structural vs Behavioral
  • Abiotic and Biotic Factors:
    • Abiotic: Light, temperature, water
    • Biotic: Predator-prey, mutualism, parasitism, commensalism
  • Energy Flow:
    • Sun as the ultimate energy source.
    • Food chains and webs: Trophic levels and energy loss.
    • Photosynthesis and Respiration: Key processes and equations.

Conclusion

  • Kahoot Quiz: Interactive session with exam-style questions.
  • Further Information:
    • Notes and tuition options available via QR codes.
    • Encouragement to practice and review using provided resources.

Final Note

  • Encouragement to leave a review and stay prepared for exams.

This summary encapsulates the key points and concepts discussed in the science revision session, structured to aid in exam preparation and understanding of the topics covered.

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