Solve These 2024 BECE Practical Integrated Science Questions

Solve These 2024 BECE Practical Integrated Science Questions

The BECE is just around the corner. Candidates preparing for the examination are to solve these compulsory Practical Integrated Science questions from Education-News Consult.

We have, however, provided the suggested solutions after the  question to make it easy for candidates to revise with these test questions.

Candidates should do their best to answer all these questions and revise the topics as well. This will help them improve on their understanding of the topics accessed in this mock as well as get them ready for the Integrated Science Paper.

The 2024 BECE Practical Integrated Science Questions

Answer question 1 and any of the other four questions
PAPER  2 – PART I- PRACTICAL (40 MARKS)
Essay [100 marks]

This paper is in two sections: A and B. Answer Question 1 in section A and any offer four questions in section B. Answer all the questions in your answer booklet.

Credit will be given for clarity of expression and orderly presentation of material.
Section A
[40 marks]

Now Solve These 2024 BECE Practical Integrated Science Questions.

Answer all of  Question 1
(a) In an experiment, yam pap is put into two test tubes A and B containing iodine solution. The test tubes are warmed slightly to a temperature of 37°C and saliva is put into test tube B

BECE INTEGRATED SCIENCE 2024 MOCK PRACTICAL COMPULSORY QUESTION

[I] State the colour of the content of test tube A    [2 marks]
[II] State the colour changes of the contents in test tube B after about 3 minutes   [2 marks]
[III] Fehling’s solution is added to the contents of test tube B after the 3 minutes and it turns brick- red. What food substance is present?        [2 mark]s
[IV]Give two functions of saliva in eating  [2 marks]
[V] Why was it necessary to warm the contents of the test tubes to about 37°C?    2marks
[b] The set-up below represents an electronic component. Study it carefully and answer the questions below
BECE INTEGRATED SCIENCE 2024 MOCK PRACTICAL COMPULSORY QUESTION
[BI] What does A  and B represent        [2marks ]
[BII ]Name parts labelled X and Y    [2marks ]
[BIII] What is the role of Y                  [4marks ]
[BIV]Mention the material that can be used to make  A and B      [2marks ]

The diagram below shows the set-up of how a mixture was separated in the laboratory. Use it to answer the questions that follow.

BECE INTEGRATED SCIENCE 2024 MOCK PRACTICAL COMPULSORY QUESTION

[i] Name parts I to IV     [4marks]
(ii) Name the methods of separation of mixtures in A and B   [2marks ]
(iii) State the function of part IV  [1 marks]
List one mixture each which can be separated by A and B   [1mark]
State one application of the method of separation of the mixture B [1 mark]
What liquid can we use A and B together to separate?  [1mark]

Study farm tools carefully and use them to answer the questions that follow:

BECE INTEGRATED SCIENCE 2024 MOCK PRACTICAL COMPULSORY QUESTION

Identify each of the tools labeled A, B, C, D and E.    [5marks]
(ii) Mention one use of each of the tools labeled A, B, C, D and E.
5marks

 

Solutions to the 2024 BECE Compulsory Integrated Science Questions Above

 

  • (i) Blue black                                                   [ 2 marks, correct to score, correct spellings]

(ii) pale blue black                                                         [2 marks, correct and correct spellings to score]

(iii) maltose or reducing sugar                                     [  2 marks, correct and correct spellings]

(Correct spellings to score otherwise award zero)

(iv) a. Functions of saliva
b. makes the food softer for easier chewing and swallowing
c. Contains the enzyme ptyalin, which breaks down carbohydrates to reducing sugar

[Any 2 points, 2marks, 1 mark each, correct to score]

(v) To attain the normal body temperature, at which the enzyme in saliva can work efficiently

[Any point, 2 marks, correct to score]

  1. b) (i) A—————NPN Transistor

B————–PNP Transistor ———————————correct to score  2marks

(ii)  x——————collector

Y——————-base

Z——————–Emitter——————————————————-3marks, correct to score

(iii)  the base pulls holes/positive charges  from the emitter——————————1marks

(iv)  silicon—————————————————————correct to score,……-2marks

(v)  a. as a switch

  1. As an amplifier
  2. As a voltage regulator
  3. As a rectification ——————————————–correct to score, 2marks

(c) (i)    I …………..Beaker

II ……………conical flask

III……………….Tripod Stand

III……………….Bunsen Burner                                                                       [4marks]

  • A……….filtration

B………..Evaporation/boiling                                                         [2marks, 1mark each]

  • Provide a source of heat         [ 1 mark]
  • A………Mixture of water and sand/purification of water

B…….mixture of salt and water, mixture of sugar and water       [1mark, ½ mark each]

  • B……….sea salt is obtained through evaporation [1 mark]
  • Water                                                                                [1mark]

(correct spellings to score, otherwise award zero)

 

 

 

(d) i.

  1. Digging fork/garden fork
  2. Spade
  3. Hand fork
  4. Garden trowel/hand trowel
  5. Watering can                   5marks, 1mark each

correct spellings to score, otherwise award zero)

ii.

ToolUses
A.   Garden forkTurning compost heap/digging soil during bed preparation
B.   SpadeDigging/lifting and turning soil
C.   Hand forkStirring soil/vegetable bed
D.   Garden trowelTransplanting seedlings
E.   Watering canWatering/irrigating crops

 

5marks, 1mark each

 (note correct spelling to score, otherwise award zero mark)

READ: Education-News Consult Releases Final 2024 BECE Mocks

We hope our mocks, including these 2024 BECE Compulsory Integrated Science Questions, are helping you get ready for the main exam in July.

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