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 ITEM 1:
SECTION A
Members of United for Development SACCO, UFD-SACCO, in
ITEMS Aligoi village have collected money enough to set up a bakery.
They need clearance from the district officials who have
emphasized that they should use suitable packaging materials
for their bakery products that are environmentally friendly.
The UFD- SACCO executive have organized a meeting to
discuss possible packaging materials they can use to which
you have been invited for consultation.
TASK: Using the knowledge you have acquired in chemistry:
a) explain to the UFD- SACCO executive;
(i) the categories of materials they can choose from.
(ii) the suitability of the materials in packaging their
products.
b) Help them defend their choice of material before the
district officicial

ITEM 2: ITEM 3:
Maama Agaba, a popular food vendor in Kikoni zone has been Umaru wishes to start up a textile industry in order to
using a new ingredient in her dishes to enhance the food flavor produce materials to be supplied to the neighboring schools
and texture. However, complaints related to stomach issues and for making corporate wear for the staff members. However,
allergic reactions have been reported to her from a number of he lacks knowledge on the choice of the best materials that
customers. She is considering using an alternative ingredient but can be used with minimal environmental effects.
needs guidance.
TASK
TASK:
As a learner of chemistry:
As a learner of chemistry:
(b) Explain
(a) Point out the best alternative product she can use.
(i) the category of materials;
(b) Explain the function of the product you have chosen.
Evaluate the impacts associated with long-term use of the (ii) Suitability of the materials
product. (b) Advise on the choice of the best materials.

ITEM 4: ITEM 5:
A man was looking at a label on the bottle of soda which A friend in S.1 found you reading about 2311Na and wanted to
showed ingredients such as citric acid, carbonated water, know the relevance and its application in the daily life. As a
sugar and flavorings, he then wondered whether this was a student of Chemistry;
trade mark of the company that produces soda. As a student
(a) Explain to him the category of the element.
of Chemistry;
(b) Explain to him the properties of the element.
TASK:
(c) Give him the uses of the element.
(a) Help the man understand the type of product.
(d) Help him understand the impact of the element to
(b) Explain to the man the functions of the product.
the environment and its mitigation.
(c) Explain to him the danger(s) of the product and the
mitigation.
(d) Help him to evaluate the product

ITEM 6: ITEM 7:
On a certain introduction ceremony every one kept wondering A certain supermarket wants to use environmentally friendly
and amazed by the aroma and taste of the food served, that it and sustainable packing materials. The management is divided
over use of polyethene and paper bags and have failed to
was very delicious. The spokesperson kept repeating that "have
agree.
you noticed the application of chemistry in the food industry"?
They have decided to seek for advice from a person with
So contact the service provider in case you need food on your
good knowledge of chemistry.
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function.One of the ladies wants to understand the spokesperson a) Help them realize that the packing materials are of
properly. different types
TASK b) Advise them on the suitability of the materials
As a student of chemistry, basing on the spokesperson's c) Sensitise them on the precautions to be considered
statement help him to advise the lady on: when selecting the packaging materials.
a) Suitability of the variety of ingredients used by the
service provider.
b) The possible problems associated with the ingredients
used by the service provider.
c) The choice of ingredients used by the service provider.

ITEM 8: ITEM 9: ASSHU Ankole Joint Mock Examinations 2024

A certain high school girl has been experiencing menstrual Joan wishes to start up a textile industry in order to
cramps for long. She always relies on herbal medicine prescribed produce materials to be supplied to the neighboring schools
for making uniforms. However, she lacks knowledge on the
by her grandmother but she doesn't get a quick relief. She feels
choice of the best materials that can be used with minimal
she can get better medication from a pharmacy and has environmental effects.
approached you since you have knowledge about chemistry.
TASK
TASK
As a learner of
As a learner of chemistry
chemistry, a) Explain
a) Identify the best product she can use.
(i) The categories of materials
b) Explain to her the function of the products
(ii) Suitability of the materials
c) Evaluate the impacts associated with long term use of
the product. b) Advise on the choice of the best materials.

ITEM 10: ITEM 11:

In Busamaga ward, Mbale City, modern buildings have been Timothy owns a laundry shop in Busia border town. Being a
completed but several huge cracks have developed and the new person in the area, he sent one of the water sellers to
buildings are about to collapse. Residents are planning to arrest collect for him water for use. While cleaning some of his
and beat the construction workers, accusing them of using client’s white clothes, using the available detergent, she
substandard materials. The Chairperson Local Council 1 together realised that some brown spots remained on them yet he had
with the community development officer have organised a rinsed it severally. This has left Timothy wondering and has
community meeting to talk to the residents and discuss the approached you for some pieces of advice.
other possible alternatives to rebuild the society’s houses TASK:
without affecting the environment.
As chemistry learner;
TASK:
(a) Explain to Timothy the mistake he made when
Use your chemistry knowledge to: choosing the product.
(a) Explain
(b) Guide Timothy to understand how the product works
(i) The category of the material (c) Advise Timothy on the challenges associated with
(ii) The suitability of the materials the long-term use of the product.
(b) Advise residents and the concerned authorities on the
choice of the materials.

ITEM 12: ITEM 13:

Ms. Balanda has a restaurant in Iganga Town. The customers Mayuge District local Government has planned to create Jobs
have these days abandoned her restaurant because of poor for Jobless youth by setting up an industry that makes
taste of food, unpleasant scent and food gets spoilt after a very Kitchen Utensils. However, they do not know the various
short time. The appearance of cooked food is also not attractive materials and their properties that can be used to make the
and the soup is always too dilute. She wishes to acquire items. The district has contacted the chemistry department
different substances which would be added to her food to of your school to advise them on what elements /substances
produce meals attractive to her customers. She has contracted to be used as raw materials.
you as a chemistry student well knowing that you can advise her TASK:
on the right products/substance to buy.
TASK.

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Write a piece of advice to her on: - As a chemistry student who has learnt about periodic table,
a) Category of the substance/product write a presentation you would give upon invitation being
selected by the head of department.
b) Uses of the different substance/product
c) Side effects of using the different a) On the category of elements/substances
products/substances on customers and mitigation. b) Suitability of the element/substances.
d) Evaluation of the substance/product c) Choice of the element/substance
Impact of the elements/substance on the environment and
mitigation
ITEM 13: ITEM 14:
Sheillah and Onyango have teamed up to make components for Residents of Bunamwera village are known for growing soya
cooking using electricity. They wanted to make electric wires, beans that grow very well in soils which are neutral that is to
say neither acidic nor alkaline. For the past three years there
sauce pans, mingling sticks using the following substances
has been a gradual decrease in the production of soya beans
available which are aluminium, magnesium and silicon dioxide but which is making the residents so warried as their major
are stuck which materials are to use were. source of livelihood is at the verge of perishing. The
TASK speculations going around is that the soils are no longer
neutral.
You as a learner of chemistry advice Sheillah and Onyango on
which substances they can use to make those materials TASK
explaining to them the choice of each substance. You as any of chemistry you are required to settle the
speculations. What procedures will you do using any acid base
indicator of your choice to settle this speculation
ii) Suppose you find out hat the soils are indeed not neutral
but are acidic, what advise will you give to the farmers to
solve this problem.

ITEM 15: ITEM 16:

A farmer in a rural area hired a piece of land to grow maize for A group of women have been making cotton floor carpets to
sale. The rainfall was very favorable but the yield was very poor earn a living. However many customers complained that the
carpets are easily decomposed by moisture and carpet
because the soil was not fertile and he made losses.
beetles. One of the customers suggested that they use an
He was advised to buy and use one of the ammonium fertilizers alternative material but group members lack the knowledge
for the next season but he lacks knowledge about these about the material and its impact.
fertilizers.
TASK
H=1, N=14, 0=16, S=32,Cl=36
You have been contacted as learner with the knowledge of
TASK chemistry to help them:
As a leaner of chemistry:
a) Identify the material.
a) Identify the products.
b) Understand the impact of the material.
b) Identify the function of the products and the impact.
c) Help the farmer to make a decision.

ITEM 17: ITEM 18:

After working the whole day in their garden. Mary and Annet John, a resident of Wakikoola, a remote village in Buikwe
complained of pain and headache, Mary decided to take tablets district is disturbed by frequent rains due to a leaking house
top. He is willing to work on his house without affecting the
of acetaminophen (Panadol) which were available in her drawer.
environment.He is aware that there are various materials on
Annet took some juice extract from Aloe barbadensis miller the hardware market for roofing his house. He also
(aloe vera) plant. After a few hours, Mary got relieved from knows that in order for one to produce good quality roofing
the pain but Annet claimed the pain was still on. materials; he should select the right material with suitable
TASK qualities and properties. However, he is still confused with
the choice of the materials to use and he has approached you
a) As a chemistry learner,
for some advice.
i. Explain categories of products, used by the two ladies.
TASK
ii. Help Annet to understand how the product works. Use your chemistry knowledge
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b) Advise the two ladies on the challenges associated with the i. The categories of the materials. (1
use of the products.
material required) ii. The suitability of
the materials. b) Advise John on the choice of
the

ITEM 19: ITEM 20:

The residents of kawuku village are faced with a challenge of A team of scientists found a strange substance, calling it
dirty marks being left on their fabrics when they wash them element X. Subsequently, they successfully determined its
atomic number and mass number but couldn't put it on the
using the locally available detergents. They are frustrated, do
periodic table because there was no full discussion from
not understand the cause and what to do. However, they have other scientists yet, on what it does and how it affects the
heard of other detergents made by large scale chemical environment
processing industries on the market that work better but they 2
need more advice on this.One of the residents has sought your 3
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assistance, confident that you can use your knowledge of
X
chemistry to provide help.
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TASK:
You are required to contribute and help in placing it on the
As a chemistry learner; periodic table
(a) Help the residents understand the categories of
TASK:
products on the market.
Write down what would be your contribution in relation to:
(b) Explain to the resident how the products work.
(c) Advice the resident on the challenges associated with (a) Behaviour of X.
use of the different products and how they can be mitigated. (b) Significance of X
(d) Help the residents make a comparison of the different Possible effects of X when in the environment
products on the market.

ITEM 21. ITEM 22:

Okello was playing football in the school playground and Alloy is the mixture of a metal with other metal or non-metal.
accidentally he was stepped by the opponent. He cried endlessly Air craft parts are made of Duralumin which is an alloy of
as he was feeling a lot of pain. His friends have him a herbal
copper and element X. The student of senior one expressed
medicine and 2 hours later he was still feeling the pain. Sove
the interest in knowing element X. The student approached
TASK you for help.
As a chemistry learner,
TASK
(a) Point out the problem made by Okellos friends when Help the student to understand
selecting the product.
the (a) Category of the element.
(b) Guide Okello on how the product works (b) Properties of the
(c) Advice Okello on the challenges associated with element. (c) Impact of the
continuous use of the product.
element.
Guide him to make an evaluation on the products.

ITEM 23: ITEM 24:

Mary lives in an area where they use borehole water. On her way In a certain company, they have plans of developing alloys
back home, Mary slid; fell and her white cloth became dirty. She from copper, zinc, carbon, silicon and iron. They want to
decided to clean her cloth using a detergent product but the make alloys that are strong and long lasting but they need
advice on what to consider before starting the process.
cloth remained with some brown sports even after rinsing
TASK
several times.
As a chemistry student
TASK
a) Point out the classes of elements that the alloys can
As a chemistry student;
be developed from
(a) Point out the problem that Mary made when choosing
the product. b) Explain how the elements are suited for making the
alloys

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 (b) Help Mary to describe how the product works. c) Suggest some of the uses of the alloys
(c) Advice Mary on the challenges associated with the long d) Explain one impact of the alloys on the environment
term use of the product.
(d) Compare the product with other similar product

ITEM 25: ITEM 26:

The intelligence of the farmer sustains the world. Our Country Mechanical properties of matter are key in any construction.
Uganda is called pearl of Africa. This is because agriculture is a Different materials that are used to construct a house have
back bone of our Country's economy, source of food /income for different qualities based on their nature. Rocks, sand, wood,
water, soil, bars, glass, paint, plastics and iron sheets are the
families and nation at large. Unfortunately, these days, crops are
most commonly used materials at construction. The choice of
under disease attacks and as well lack natural nutrients from the materials is therefore dependent on the purpose it is meant
soil. This has worried farmers since they no longer yield rich to do, it's resistance to the applied force and above all its
harvest.According to a Senior researcher and consultant in impact to the environment.
agriculture, It is believed that soil pH is the major problem that TASK
has affected good yields. As a student who has understood the Chemistry of structures
TASK and bonding, use your knowledge to explain.
(a) What do you understand by soil pH? (i) The qualities of materials that make it best fit for
(b) Explain why soil pH is important in the practice of crop construction. (Base your qualification on the mentioned
production. materials above).
(c) Describe an experiment to determine the amount of (ii) Mention and explain the categories of the materials
acid in the soil. (Use locally available materials.) above.
(d) Write any three equations showing formation of neutral Suggest with reasons how a durable house can be constructed
when an acid and a base react.

ITEM 27: ITEM 28:

Maria, a popular food vendor has been using a new ingredient in Mary wishes to start up a textile industry in order to
her dishes to enhance the food flavor and texture, however produce materials to be supplied to the neighboring schools
for making corporate wear for the staff members. However,
complaints have related to stomach issues and allergic reactions
Mary lacks knowledge on the choice of the best materials
have been reported to her from by customers. She is considering that can be used with minimal environmental effects.
using an alternative but needs guidance.
TASK
TASK
As a learner of
As a learner of chemistry
chemistry, a) Explain
a) Point out the best alternative product she can use (i) The categories of materials
b) Explain the function of the product you have chosen (i) Suitability of the materials
Evaluate the impacts associated with long-term use of the Advise on the choice of the best materials.
product.

ITEM 29: ITEM 30: STEM Academic Board 2024

Emily, a marketing executive has been experiencing frequent and The NGO wishes to start up a school project in the
severe headaches that have been impacting her productivity and neighboring village, the village members have been chosen as
overall well-being. She has tried pain relievers but her headache
the laborers on the site in order to enable them carn a living.
persists. She is interested in exploring natural remedies hoping
for a better relief but lacks guidance. However, they lack knowledge about the choice of the best
materials to be used in constructing the roof. One member
TASK
has approached you for advice.
As a learner of chemistry,
TASK
(a) Identify the best product she can use
As a learner of chemistry,
(b) Explain to her the function of the product. (a) Explain to him
Advise her on the impacts associated with long term use of the
(i) The category of materials to be used.
product.
(ii) The suitability of the material
(b) Advise him on the choice of the best material.

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ITEM 31: ITEM 32:
In a remote village with limited access to modern medical A group of senior 3 students is considering a project to
facilities, the nearest clinic is very far away, and transportation
develop a device combining electronic performance, heat
options are scarce. The villagers rely on each other for medical
advice. Recently, bacterial infections have been increasing, but management, and durability. They have learned that graphite
there is lack of awareness about proper medication to use. This has unique properties. They would want to understand it
raises concerns about misuse and development of drug better so that they can make high- performance electronic
resistance. As learner of chemistry, you have an opportunity to devices.
meet them in one of their village meetings;
TASK
TASK
(a) What are the possible types of drugs or medicines you (a) Write down what can help them to know its nature
can advise them to treat the infections? (b) Point out how suitable it is to their project
(b) Carefully educate them on what the drugs exactly do. (c) Caution them on its environmental concerns
(c) Advise them on the challenges associated with the
drugs and medicine use and consequently how to select the
medicine to use

ITEM 33: ITEM 34:

One of the most important salts in human life is mined from Lake Due to increasing demand for power in Uganda, agencies
Katwe. This salt is a household chemical compound hence it is predict that Uganda can adopt the use of nuclear power for
given a name common salt. Most of the people in the community the smooth running of increasing number of industries.
have insufficient knowledge on the nature of this salt and its Discussions in the ministry of energy are under way to build a
importance in their life. One of the community members has nuclear power plant. However, there is little knowledge about
identified you as a knowledgeable person and he is seeking for the use of nuclear energy by most people in Uganda and
guidance. others fear of its dangers.
TASK TASK
(a) Take him through on; You have been invited by the minister of energy and mineral
(i) the category of this chemical compound. development in Uganda, at the ministry headquarters as a
student who has studied about nuclear processes; help the
(ii) the suitability of the chemical compound. minister to acquire some knowledge on the following: a)
(iii) how the compound is beneficial to the people in the Category of the processes involved:
community.
b) How the processes will help to solve the problem?
(b) Does the compound have any effect on the environment?
c) Impact of the processes on the environment.
Guide him
d) Make an evaluation on the processes.

ITEM 35: ITEM 36:

A farmer in village without electricity always keeps his garden An argument took place between a brother and his sister
tools outside the house after the work. After sometime, his tools concerning how to wash clothes clean. The brother said white
developed brown coating and he was disturbed what happened. star or magic give best results but the sister insists on blue
star or OMO. They failed to reach an agreement.
TASK
As a chemistry student; TASK

(a) Point out the environmental factors that led his tools to Using the knowledge of chemistry;
develop the brown coating. (a) Classify the products mentioned above into two
categories and give a general name for each category.
(b) State the properties of one of the environmental
factors listed in (a) above. (b) Briefly explain how one of the two products work.
(c) What are the uses of the environmental factor in (a) (c) State the dangers of using the product you referred
above? to in (b) excessively.
What is the impact of the brown coating on the tools and how is Give the similarity and difference between the cleaning agents
this solved? used by the brother.

ITEM 37:
Okello, a great hunter always visits his grandfather whenever he
gets an accident or when he falls sick. He trusts his
grandfather's skills as a traditional healer. One day, during his
hunting expeditions, he fell down and felt pain on the knees but
had no bruises. He was rushed to one of the local health centre
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centre, he was given paracetamol tablets. After taking some
rest, he was surprised that the pain had reduced. He has
approached you to help him understand why the pain disappeared.
TASK:
As a chemistry learner, point out
(a) point out the category of the product Okello was given.
(b) explain to Okello the function of the product.
(c) advise Okello on the challenges associated with the use
of the product.

ITEM 1:
SECTION B PART I
Kilembe mine on the foothills of Rwenzori Mountain is
ITEMS estimated by government geologists to contain tonnes of
the Ore that contain copper. The production of copper
was halted due to low copper prices and political
instability. However, the demand for copper has since
increased. The ministry of energy and mineral
development has cleared an investor to restore the mining
of copper with minimal environmental impact. The youth in
the area are wondering how the extraction process will be
done. The head teacher has appointed you to explain to
the youth how the process will be done and how they can
benefit from it.
TASK
Prepare a presentation that you will use during the
sensitization.

ITEM 2: ITEM 3:
An investor dealing in paper recycling is facing a challenge One of the large-scale uses of sulphuric acid is to
of high cost of sodium hydroxide which is so crucial to manufacture fertilizers for high crop yields. To ensure
come up with high quality papers. He is planning to set up that sulphuric acid is available at a cheaper cost,
sodium hydroxide production plant to cut the costs. government has cleared a local investor to set up a
However the residents are protesting against the sulphuric acid production plant in Kilembe mines in Kasese
establishment of this plant and their concern is about its district. However, the community members are worried
impact on the environment and how they will benefit from about its environmental effects and they would like to
the plant. The investor has contacted you to guide him on know how the production process will be carried out.
what to tell the residents.
The chairperson of the village where the plant is proposed
TASK to be constructed has called for the village meeting and
As a chemistry learner, prepare a report that will guide you have been invited to make a presentation.
him on his presentation. TASK
Make a write up of the message you will deliver during the
village meeting.

ITEM 4: ITEM 5:
Builders in Uganda have been experiencing collapsing Farmers in a rural area petitioned the government to
structures due to poor cement quality. To improve their establish a local ammonium fertilizer manufacturing plant,
situation, they requested the government to build local which would provide a steady supply of affordable
cement manufacturing plant since there are required raw fertilizers. The government agreed to the proposal, but
materials in Uganda and avoid relying on its importation. other residents are concerned about the environmental
The idea is to produce cement of good quality at impact of the factory.
subsidized prices. Although the government approved the To prevent resistance and ensure the project's success, it
plans, local residents are concerned about manufacturing is crucial to provide the residents with adequate
process and potential environmental impacts from the information and about the production process and its
cement plant. To avoid resistance from the locals, it is environmental safeguards.
essential to provide them with clear information about the

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production process, environmental safeguards and TASK
benefits. Write down all the necessary information that is needed by
TASK the residents.

Write down all the necessary information that is needed

by the local residents

ITEM 6: ITEM 7:
Henry is interested in setting up a steel iron factory in A large chemical plant in a rural area is considering
Kabale District without affecting the ecosystem. This is producing ammonia to be used in making fertilizers in
area is rich in iron ore. However, he lacks the knowledge of order to meet the growing demand for fertilizers in the
sustainable production of high-quality steel iron products. agricultural industry. However, many residents in the area
lack knowledge on how the production process can be
TASK
effected with less impact to the environment.
As someone with knowledge of chemistry give him
Your fellow students also wish to understand the same.
information that will enable him to use the iron ore to set
You have been selected to make a presentation to them by
setup the industry your teacher.
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, make a write up of the message
that you will deliver to them.

ITEM 8: ITEM 9:
A copper mine is proposed for development in Karamoja In an area known for planting many bananas, the people of
district, however the production process require large this area have realized that their bananas have lost
amounts of energy and water which could affect the market and they have plans of giving them to animals.
environment. Additionally, many residents are also However, they have heard that bananas can be converted
wondering how the production process and its benefits can into sanitizer, a useful product that can earn profits. The
residents have limited knowledge on how the process can
be balanced with minimal effects.
be carried out.
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, make a useful write up to them. TASK
As a chemistry student, make a written message to
address the matter

ITEM 10: Item 11:

Locals in a certain district rear fatty cattle that they sell Sodium hydroxide is used in the manufacture of soapy
to earn a living. One of the investors is interested in detergents and commonly as a laboratory reagent in all
setting up a soap producing plant to create market for the the secondary schools in Uganda. To ensure that sodium
cattle. The locals are wondering how the process would be hydroxide is readily available for the schools. Government
carried out and the associated results. has cleared Ugandan investor to set up sodium hydroxide
production plant near your school. However, the
TASK
community members are concern about the environment
As a chemistry student, write a message that the effects and how the process will occur.
investor should deliver to the locals on meeting
The head teacher has selected you to sensitize the
them about the matter. community members.
TASK
As chemistry student, make a write you will use during the
presentation.

Item 12: ITEM 13:

Ethanol is one of the raw materials in the manufacture of Ethanol is a major component in sanitizers' production.
sanitizers. Ugandan schools are highly infested by Following an increased demand for hand sanitizers

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bacteria that causes red eyes. The minister of health Ruth countrywide due to Corona virus and Red eyes recently in
Acheng advised washin produced. the country. The government has hired a local investor to
set up an ethanol brewing plant in Kitgum industrial area
TASK
to make more ethanol to be used in sanitizers. The Kitgum
As a student t of Chemistry, educate the community Municipal Council would like to know the production
members on how to go about it process and how the plant will impact on the environment
of their town..
TASK
Make a write up you will deliver to Kitgum Municipal Council
answering their concerns?

ITEM 14: ITEM 15:

Ammonia is used on a large scale for the manufacture of Significant iron deposits were located in one of the hills in
laundry detergent for removing temporary hardness, it's Uganda. An investor was contacted by government to
used in large scale refrigeration plant and in the setup an iron and steel rolling factory to tap into the
production of Nitrogenous fertilizers which are highly opportunity. However, the residents seem not to
needed, by the farmers. In an attempt to continue understand how iron can be obtained from its natural
supporting the country's agricultural sector among other sources and consequently its benefits and are resisting
sectors, the government is seeking to ensure a steady the project fearing the associated environmental impacts.
availability of ammonia and thus has hired an investor to As a senior four candidate with the knowledge of
set up an ammonia production plant with minimal chemistry, you have been contacted to create awareness
environmental impact in Pabo town. However, the to the members confident that you can provide the
community in Pabo would like to know how the production necessary information.
process will be carried out and how will they benefit from
TASK
this plant.
Write a presentation you will use upon meeting them.
TASK
As a chemistry student, make a write up you will use during
the presentation.

ITEM 16: ITEM 17:

Sulphuric acid is used in the manufacture of paint. Due to Grain Pulse limited is one of Uganda’s leading phosphate
the increased demand of paint countrywide, the fertilizer manufacturer. It uses sulphuric acid as the main
government is seeking to ensure that there is a steady raw material. In a bid to cut the costs on the high revenue
supply of sulphuric acid to be used to manufacture the imposed on importing the acid, the management has
needed paint. The government has hired an investor to set contracted a production unit to set up a sulphuric acid
up a sulphuric acid manufacturing plant in kitoogo. production plant with minimal environmental concerns. A
certain Village in Kasese district has been selected for the
The locals of kitoogo town are concerned about how the
plant. However some residents in the region claim that the
production process will be conducted, its environmental
plant will not benefit them at all.
effects and how they will benefit from the project.
The science club members in your school would like to
TASK know how the production process will be carried out. They
Prepare a presentation you will make answering concerns are seeking for guidance prior to addressing the school
of the locals. assembly.
TASK
As a chemistry learner, make a write up they will use while
addressing the assembly.
Item 18: ITEM 19:
In many industries, sodium hydroxide is used to make wood Many farmers in Eastern Uganda grew a lot of sunflower
pulp and paper, textiles, soaps and detergents and as a expecting good market outside Uganda. Unfortunately,
drain cleaner. To ensure that sodium hydroxide is readily there is no market. After getting government SACCO
available and at a cheaper cost, one of the managers of a money, a group of some farmers want to buy the
textile industry is planning to set up a sodium hydroxide sunflower invest into Soap manufacturing but they lack
production plant. Unfortunately, the residents have raised the knowledge of the process and its effects
concerns about its environmental effects and their
TASK
valuable land about to be taken by the investor. The
science club in your school is also wondering how the Help the famers achieve their objective.
production process of sodium hydroxide will be carried
out. As a result, the chairperson of the club has appointed
you to make a presentation to be published in one of the
local newspaper.

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TASK
As a chemistry learner, prepare a brief massage that you
will use during the presentation.

ITEM 20: Item 21:

There is high demand of chlorine in Uganda for treating Recently, there has been country wide complaints of the
water due to increased rate of water pollution. An high fuel costs. These include the high costs of petrol,
investor wants to tap into the opportunity to manufacture diesel, and paraffin among others. As a result, the
chlorine at Kabale near Lake Bunyonyi. However, the
government has agreed with some foreign investors to set
residents seem not to understand how the process will
up another oil refinery plant in Kyakayege village,
occur plus it’s consequences and are resisting the project.
As a senior four candidate with the knowledge of Sembabule District to tap the oil deposits in the area. The
chemistry, you are required to create awareness to the local residents are however, protesting the establishment
members and provide the necessary information. of the plant in their area, claiming that the government is
going to steal their land and there is no importance of a
TASK
plant to them. The locals also do not know how the refinery
Write a presentation you will use upon meeting them.
process will be done. A radio talk show has been organised
on one of the local radio stations by the District
Development Officer (DDO) and the Local council
representative to sensitise the locals on the issues at hand.
TASK: As a learner of Chemistry, prepare a presentation
you would make upon invitation.

ITEM 22: ITEM 23:

Soap is the chief material commonly used to facilitate Sodium hydroxide is an inorganic compound that is mostly
washing. Of recent, there has been countrywide outcries used by the chemical industries to manufacture a wide
to the government about the high costs of soap for range of products like soap, paper, and petroleum products
domestic use. This is partly because of the few industries among others. This has increased demand from local
producing soap in the country. To ensure efficient supply manufacturing industries in the country. Therefore, to
of soap, recently the government secured some land for ensure that it is readily available and at a cheaper cost,
the local investors to set up another soap production plant the government of Uganda has decided to set up a sodium
in one of the villages in Tororo District. However, the local hydroxide manufacturing plant in your village. However,
people are concerned about its environmental impact and the local community is concerned about its environmental
their valuable land that is about to be taken by the effects and how the process of production will occur.
investor. The community members are also wondering how You have been selected as a chemistry student to
the process of soap production will take place. As a result, sensitize the local community about the process of
the District Chairperson has called for a meeting with the production of sodium hydroxide and it's environmental
investor and the Local Representatives. effects.
TASK TASK
As a chemistry learner, make a write up you will use during Prepare a presentation you will deliver during the meeting
the presentation upon invitation. with the local people.

ITEM 24: ITEM 25:

Air is the mixture of different components. It contains In some districts of Uganda like Tororo district, farmers
21% oxygen, 78% nitrogen, 0.03% carbon dioxide water get very low crop yields due to poor soils that has led to
vapour and inert gases. Due to a wide spread of persistent famine in the area. Ammonium nitrate is one of
respiratory illnesses caused by COVID-19 there was an the effective fertilizers used to improve crop yields. The
increased demand for oxygen by the patients in the ministry of agriculture and animal husbandry has
hospitals. The government supply of oxygen is not enough entrusted an investor to put up an ammonium nitrate
and is planning to setup an oxygen production plant with production plant in Tororo district such that the
minimal environmental impact. fertilizer is got at cheap cost. However, the community
However, the local people around your school would like to near the site is worried about its effects on the
know how the process of production will be carried out. environment and how the environmental process will occur.
The head of department has appointed you to sensitize
TASK the community.
As a chemistry student, make a write up you will use during
TASK
the presentation.

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 Prepare a presentation you will make during the meeting.

ITEM 26: ITEM 27:

Bugiri sugar factory which has just been setup is After the discovery of bauxite in Manafwa district, the
disposing off molasses which would be used to make government is considering expanding the extraction
ethanol. Ethanol is at a high demand and it's used to make industry to boost economic growth with minimal
essential substances like sanitizer. The locals around are environmental effects. However, the majority of the
making ethanol on small scale and it can not meet the locals are wondering how that can be achieved and thus
demands. However, the government is planning to set up resistant. The chairperson has then called for the
an industry to produce ethanol with minimum sensitization meeting to address the challenge at hand.
environmental impact. However, the community would like
TASK
to know the process of production and how it would be
carried out. As a learner of chemistry make a write up of what you
expect to be delivered in the meeting.
TASK
As a chemistry student, make a write up you will present
to the community members.

ITEM 28: ITEM 29:

A cement company in Tororo is facing backlash from local The number of water treatment plants has increased all of
residents and environmental groups over its plans to build which use chlorine in treating water. To ensure that
a new factory in order to produce cement since there are chlorine is readily available and at a cheaper cost,
increasing demands by Ugandans. Despite it being of a government wants to clear a local investor to set up a
great advantage, the locals are worried about how the chlorine production plant.
company will balance between its interests and However, the community is concerned about its
environment protection. Your colleagues in a certain environmental effects and how the production process will
school are also having a similar situation and thus your occur. The class teacher has appointed you to sensitize
teacher has asked you to write a message to them. the other learners about the plant.
TASK TASK
Make a write up of the message that will help them using Make a write up to use upon meeting the classmates.
the knowledge of chemistry

ITEM 30: ITEM 31:

Significant copper reserves have been discovered in A large chemical plant in a rural area is considering
Kirembe in Kasese district government wants to set up a producing ammonia to be used in making fertilizers in
copper extraction and processing factory to tap into the order to meet the growing demand for fertilizers in the
opportunity. Nevertheless, the local members are agricultural industry. However, many residents in the area
ignorant of the procedures needed to extract the lack knowledge on how the production process can be
valuable material and its impact. As a SENIOR FOUR carried out with less impact to the environment.
candidate with the knowledge of chemistry, the village
Your fellow students also wish to understand the same.
members have high expectations in you to provide the
You have been selected to make a presentation to them by
necessary information.
your teacher.
TASK
TASK
Create a sensitization message to the community.
As a learner of chemistry, make a write up of the message
that you will deliver to them.

ITEM 32: ITEM 33:

A copper mine is proposed for development in Karamoja Agriculture is very difficult in a certain part of Uganda
district. However the production process requires large due to acidic soils because of Sulphur deposits beneath
amounts of energy and water which could affect the the soil layers. As a student with knowledge of chemistry
environment. Additionally, many residents are also you notice that there is need to convince the community

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wondering how the production process and its benefits can members to abandon Agriculture but use the available
be balanced with minimal effects. mineral present in the soil to manufacture a very useful
acid from it.
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, make a useful write up to them. TASK
Explain to them how the acid can be obtained from this
type of soil.

ITEM 34: ITEM 35:

There is a salty lake in certain area and people refer to it The richest iron ores in Uganda occur in Kigezi region in
as a miraculous Lake, for this reason so many people carry form of high grade micaceous hematite. The government
out traditional rituals on it. has cleared a local investor to set up an iron production
industry in the area. The local residents feel that the
TASK
government wants to steal their land and the industry will
As a student of Chemistry explain to them how to use its not benefit them. They also wonder how iron/steel bars
water to manufacture sodium hydroxide. can be obtained from mere rocks. They have organized
protests at all the district headquarters in the region to
voice their concerns. The government has agreed to
respond to their issues through a talk show on the local
radio. You have been invited to participate in the radio
talk show.
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, prepare a presentation you
would give on the talk to calm down the residents
ITEM 36: ITEM 37:
Due to the introduction of the policy: 'Buy Ugandan Build A certain rice scheme has been growing rice for a long
Uganda 'BUBU', the top management of a soap period of time. However the yield has greatly reduced.
manufacturing industry decided to start producing the After analysis, the manager found out that the soils had
sodium hydroxide locally. It has been cleared by the become Nitrogen deficient and would require Nitrogen
relevant based fertilizers. The manager has been informed that
authorities including the National Environment the fertilizer can be made industrially from Nitrogen.
Management Authority and local council leaders. A
TASK
workshop has been organized for all the stakeholders
involved and you have also been invited. The local council As a chemistry student, make a write up to the manager on
leaders wish to understand how the production will be how the fertilizer can be made.
done while the NEMA need a report on the environmental
impact of the factory activities.
TASK
Use the knowledge of chemistry to write speech you would
present during the workshop.

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 ITEM 1:
SECTION B PART II
Some people living in rocky area are poor because
ITEMS crops cannot grow well. They have decided to
relocate to another area but the area Member of
Parliament (MP) has organized a sensitization
workshop on the other ways they could make use of
the rocks.
TASK
As a chemistry student, you have been selected to
advise the people of the area. Make a write up you
would present to the people.

ITEM 2: ITEM 3:
In the village of Nkondo which is on lake shores in Kamuli People have encroached on wetlands in search for
District, people are found washing near the lake, practicing land for settlement and setting up industries. This
agriculture and setting up industries. They are now facing has caused major problems to the country and
with a challenge of low water quality. The chairperson of prompted government to come up with a campaign to
Nkondo village has organized an emergency meeting with a conserve the wetland. Your school has been selected
theme "WATER CONSERVATION IS to champion this campaign in the district.
EVERYONE RESPONSIBILITY“ TASK
TASK As a member of the campaign team in your school,
As a chemistry learner who is a member of the village make make a write up of the message you will be presenting
to people when you are called upon.
a write up about the theme that you will present in the
village meeting upon invitation.

ITEM 4: ITEM 5:
Uganda is blessed with rocks and minerals. However, The government plans to build a new oil refinery in the
their exploitation is causing more harm than good to the Kadam-Moroto Basin to exploit the natural resource and
environment. The government wants to raise public reduce on fuel prices. However, there is need to educate
awareness about this issue through school debating local residents about the natural resource, its
competitions on the theme; "EXPLOIT NATURAL environmental impact and importance first.
RESOURCES RESPONSIBLY“ The science club at your school has volunteered to do the
TASK senstisation during holidays.
Write down the chemistry information which can be TASK
extended to the public in these debates. Write the chemistry you would need to pass over to the
residents.

ITEM 6: ITEM 7:
The scenic beauty of Uganda's rocky landscapes attracts Jack is an esteemed business man dealing in charcoal
tourists but also but also sparks concern about burning. Despite it being his main source of income,
environmental degradation as a result of human activities complaints have been raised from the residents being
such as stone quarrying which release chemicals and dust in affected by the fumes and also the environment experts on
air and water. Many communities have failed to find a the dangers created to the environment and the challenges
balance between enjoying the benefits and the
that are likely to happen.
environmental impacts.
TASK
TASK Advise Jack on the best solution in order to live in harmony
As a learner of chemistry, make a write up of a beneficial with his neighbours.
message to the community.

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ITEM 8: ITEM 9:
Mabira Forest in Uganda has provided yet another most The collapse of Masaka high way in Busega was attributed
recent economic activity. Felling trees (cutting down of to the heavy rainfall that led to flooding, weakening the
trees) for burning charcoal!. Deforestation for sustenance road foundation. Additionally, the many human activities
is illegal / a vice that needs quick condemnation. Although taking place in the swamp surrounding it such as
the name practice above is bad and must be protested, industrialization and human settlement contributed to its
many are able to gain income and provide for their families shallowing hence erosion.
as they continuously gain profit. The environmental experts have embarked on the
TASK sensitizing the community with the goal of finding a
As a young scientist who has loved nature and who prefers solution to the current challenges and those likely to occur.
to conserve environment, prepare a report that you would TASK
share with the fellers in Mabira, about other carbon-based As a learner of chemistry, make a write up of your
fuel that they can resort to other than charcoal burning. expectation in the meeting.
NB: In your report, talk about dangers related to burning
of charcoal/ dangers associated with deforestation.

ITEM 10: ITEM 11:

With the increasing demand of charcoal and fire wood Kisoro rocky hills in southwestern Uganda depend on stone
among the residents of Mpigi district, a large part of quarrying as a primary source of livelihood. However,
Mpanga forest was cleared. Consequently, the area started extensive quarrying has resulted into seasonal changes,
experiencing little rainfall and flooding. This has attracted water shortage, and reduced air quality and water
the attention of the district chairman and thus organized contamination.
sensitization workshops to address the challenges in the Basing on this background, the government wants to make a
community.
sensitization about the issue
Your school has been invited and you have been selected as TASK
the among the speakers since you have enough chemistry As a chemistry student, write a message that the
knowledge.
government would use in the sensitization
TASK
As a learner of chemistry make a write up of what you
expect to be delivered in the meeting.

ITEM 12: ITEM 13:

Lake Victoria has been encroached due to increasing Acholi Secondary Schools Examination Committee
population. National Environmental Management Authority Charcoal is a fuel used in most homes throughout the
(NEMA), wishes to raise public awareness among Ugandans country. The Uganda parliamentary caucus environment is
on the matter. however always against the business basing on how charcoal
The science club at your school has selected you to is made and its effects on the environment. This has
give a presentation on the occasion. On theme "SAVE attracted attention of officials of National Environment
WATER BODIES" Management Authority (NEMA), one of the government
Agency. The officials are planning to create an awareness
TASK
to the people of the country through sensitization
As chemistry student, write a message you will deliver upon workshops organized in different districts in Northern
invitation. Uganda.
TASK
As a chemistry learner, prepare a short presentation you
will deliver during the workshop upon invitation.

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ITEM 14: ITEM 15:
Due to increased industrialization and settlement in towns, Acholi Secondary Schools Examination Committee
there has been an increased destruction of natural Fresh water bodies like lakes and rivers have been heavily
resources and this has attracted attention from National encroached on as a result of increasing Uganda's
Environment and Management Authority (NEMA). There is population. Many people have cleared all the vegetation
a plan to make a sensitization countrywide. around the lakes to set up buildings and beaches. Many
TASK industries are dumping their waste products in these water
As a chemistry student, make a write up to sensitize your bodies. Fishermen are on the other hand using poor method
community about the matter of fishing ending up killing other species in the water. On
this year's World Environment Day, the science club in
your school wishes to raise public awareness among the
entire student's community on the matter.
TASK
The science club at your school has selected you to give
a presentation on that day following the theme "SAVE OUR
WATER BODIES"

ITEM 16: ITEM 17:

Natural resources have been over exploited which has led People of Bigombe village in Jinja district for the last
to environmental degradation due to increasing population three years have been practicing charcoal burning in the
and human activities as bush burning and charcoal burning. forests and swamp reclamation. This is done in an effort to
This has attracted the attention of the environmental carryout animal husbandry. crop husbandry and also have
awareness club in your school and National Environmental land for settlement. Recently the National Environment
Management Authority officials at large. Management Authority (NEMA) has given an order to stop
The club and the officials are planning to sensitize the all the practices taking place so as to avoid the negative
impact on the environment.
entire student community in the school on an assembly. You
have been appointed on the behalf of senior four students A sensitization workshop is to be organized to explain the
to address an assembly. existing situation in the village. The theme of the work
shop is MY ENVIRONMENT MY RESPONSIBILITY.
TASK
As a student of chemistry, prepare a write up you will TASK
deliver during that time. As chemistry student, write a message you will deliver upon
invitation.

ITEM 18: ITEM 19:

Kagulu village in Buyende district is developing at a faster In Uganda there are many mineral reserves and rocks. Due
rate. Many of the recently existing swamps and forests are to the rapid population growth, their exploitation is causing
now filled with buildings. Stone quarrying is the order of proportional environmental degradation. The government
the day among most the locals in the village. Recently the through media houses wants to make public awareness on
wells have started drying up and yet the little water the matter.
available is not fresh. The few residents that practice crop Your school has been chosen to lead the environmental
husbandry also say that seasons have changed and this has conservation campaign in your district. You have been
caused famine in the area. All these happenings have left chosen to present one of the radio talk shows trusting your
many of the residents wondering. chemistry knowledge.
A sensitization workshop is to be organized in the district TASK
by the government through National Environment As a chemistry student, prepare a short presentation you
Management Authority (NEMA). will deliver during the talk show.
TASK
As chemistry learner, prepare a brief presentation you will
deliver upon invitation.

ITEM 2O: Item 21:

Fresh water bodies like lakes and rivers have been heavily Uganda has substantial natural resources including forests,
encroached on as a result of rapid urbanization. On World lakes and rivers, rocks, mineral deposits such as copper,
Environment Day, the Ugandan government, particularly limestone and gold. Due to the increasing population and
the National Environmental Management Authority human activities the resources are being exploited which
(NEMA), wishes to raise public awareness among the has led to environmental degradation. The world life club is
citizens. planning to create awareness to the people around the

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The science club at your school has selected you to give a school through a sensitization workshop organized by the
presentation on the theme "fresh water is a basic chairperson L.C.3
necessity".
TASK
TASK As a chemistry student, prepare a presentation you will
Write the presentation you can use. deliver during the workshop upon invitation.

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ITEM 22: ITEM 23:
People of Kigaragara village in Isingiro district can easily River Kafu is located in western Uganda. People living
cross into Tanzania for charcoal business. Due to increase around this river survive on sand mining, crop husbandry,
in population of this district, many natural forests have animal husbandry and brick making. Of recent, the water
been cleared to provide charcoal for use as fuel and levels have seriously reduced and sadly, even the little
natural swamps have been reclaimed to create space for water available is polluted. The fish is dying. These existing
settlement. These happenings have left the district situations have left the local authorities very worried. The
officials wondering. As a result, the government through town mayor has called for a workshop to sensitize the local
the district officials is planning to create awareness to the community on the existing situations around the river. The
people in Isingiro District through sensitization workshops theme of the workshop is "SAVE RIVER KAFU“
organized in different villages. TASK
TASK As a Chemistry student, write a message you will deliver if
As a chemistry learner, prepare a short presentation that you were invited for the workshop.
you will deliver during the workshop when invited.

ITEM 24: ITEM 25:

It has been observed that there are more people suffering Stone quarrying is one of the key extractive economic
from asthma and other respiratory diseases in densely activity in Buntaba village in Buikwe district; supplying
populated towns and cities due to pollution by a number of stones to the construction industry. People of this village
activities but the community does not know what to do. for a long time practiced other economic activities like
charcoal burning, crop and animal husbandry, yet the village
NEMA has organized a workshop on the theme "improving
is over populated. The environment has started
the quality of urban environment is every body's
experiencing environmental changes in the climate, soil
responsibility".
erosion, poor air quality and the little water available is
Your school has been invited to make to make a undrinkable. The locals are now wondering why all these are
presentation in the workshop and you have been chosen as happening and some has started attributing it to
the presenter. witchcraft. The chairperson LC5 has organized a
TASK sensitization workshop to explain to the locals the existing
Prepare a message to be delivered. situation. The theme of the workshop is MY
ENVIRONMENT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY.
TASK
As a chemistry student write a message you will deliver
upon invitation.

Item 26: Item 27:

In Hima village, Kasese District, most people survive on The setup of crude oil mine in Hoima district resulted in
charcoal burning, animal husbandry, crop husbandry, stone displacing of residents to other places but the displaced
quarrying among others. Some have small mills to process people are still not contented. This has made the
rice, maize, millet among others. Currently the crops are government to intervene.
drying up, animals are dying, and wells are drying up. The government is planning to sensitize the residents
Yet the little water that is available is also not fresh. through workshops in the district.
These happenings have left many of the villages TASK
wondering why. A sensitisation workshop is to be As a chemistry student prepare a short presentation you
organised to explain the
will deliver during the workshop upon invitation.
existing situation in the village. The theme for the
workshop is "BECOME PART OF YOUR ENVIROMENT “
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, prepare a message you will
deliver during the meeting upon invitation.

ITEM 28: ITEM 29:

Kayabwe village in Mpigi district is an area known for drum In Masese Division Jinja city some residents near the lake
making. Since the process involves cutting down trees and are involved in certain activities like raring animals, growing
also destruction of other natural resources in order to crops, distillation of ethanol and washing clothes from lake
have a nice drum, the seasons are filled with heavy banks. Recently it has been discovered that the fish has
sunshine and little rain is received. started dying and people who use the water for bathing

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The environmental experts have started on the develop rashes. This has attracted the attention of
sensitization of community members in order to find a officials of the ministry of health and have been invited
solution to the existing challenge. for discussion to try and discover the causes of what is
TASK happening. A sensitization workshop is to be conducted to
explain the existing situation in the area. The theme of the
Make a write up of your expectation in the meeting using
workshop is MY ENVIRONMENT MY RESIPONSIBILITY.
the knowledge of chemistry.
TASK
As a chemistry student, write a presentation.

ITEM 30: ITEM 31:

Mbarara city's rapid urbanization and industrialization have In Uganda, there are lots of valuable minerals and rocks,
led to the contamination of River Rwizi's water. This has but their excessive mining is harming the environment. The
posed a significant risk to the city's water supply and government wants to raise awareness through media about
bacterial contaminants which threaten health of this issue. Your school is one chosen to lead the
livelihoods. sensitization campaign in your district with the theme:
The city mayor together with NEMA officials have started "THE IMPACT OF MINERAL MINING.“
on the sensitization through workshops organized in the As a chemistry student, you are chosen to talk about it on a
different communities. radio show, using simple chemistry terms.
Your school has been invited since its part of the TASK
community and you have been selected to represent the write down the information which can be conveyed.
school.
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, make a write up of the message
you will deliver during the workshop.

ITEM 32: ITEM 33:

The National Environmental Management Authority People in your area cut down trees for timber, charcoal and
(NEMA) in Uganda is gearing up to sensitize citizens about firewood production.
the importance of conserving natural resources, Task:
particularly focusing on the impact of human activities on
As a student of Chemistry explain to them the likely
fossil fuels, in honor of World Environment Day.
outcomes of these activities
As a science student in secondary school, you've been given
the role of organizing a special assembly to educate the
fellow students about the significance of fossil fuels and
the importance of their conservation.
TASK
As a chemistry student, write a relevant speech you will
use on the assembly.

ITEM 34: ITEM 35

The local leaders in your area have okayed an investor to With the increasing demand of charcoal and firewood
put a sulphuric acid manufacturing plant in a swamp and th among the residents of Mpigi district, a large part of
local community is opposed to this idea. Mpanga forest was cleared. Consequently, the area started
TASK experiencing little rainfall and flooding. This has attracted
the attention of the district chairman and thus organized
As a student of chemistry help the investor and the local
sensitization workshops to address the challenges in the
community come to consensus community. Your school has been invited and you have been
selected among the speakers with enough knowledge of
chemistry knowledge.

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 TASK
As a learner of chemistry make a write up of what you
expect to be delivered in the meeting.

ITEM 36:
The collapse of Masaka Highway in Busega was attributed
to the heavy rainfall that led to flooding, weakening the
road foundation. Additionally, the many human activities
taking place in the swamp surrounding it such as
industrialization and human settlement contributed to its
shallowing hence erosion.
The environmental experts have embarked on the
sensitizing the community with the goal of finding a
solution to the current challenges and those likely to occur.
TASK
As a learner of chemistry, make a write up of your
expectations in the meeting.

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CHEMISTRY
Paper 1
S.2 2024

END OF YEAR

CHEMISTRY

Paper 1

1 hr.: 30mins

Section A

ITEM 1

At the school canteen, the most common food additive used is common salt that students normally use on cassava, eggs and
avocado. Students use it in daily life including the food served at the kitchen every day. Most of the students in the school
have insufficient knowledge on the nature of this salt and its importance in in their life.

Kisjo has appointed you as a knowledgeable person and requesting to guide a new student.

TASK

As a chemistry student:

a) Explain the category of the chemical compound. (03 scores)

The response for category should reflect the; Category(C), Reason(R), and Example(E). i.e. C.R.E. each letter
earns you a score.

 Category; Ionic compound

 Reason; because it (involves transfer an electron from a metallic atom to a non-metallic atom/highly
soluble in water) and the compound adopts a giant ionic structure.
 Example; sodium chloride Crystals.

b) State the suitability of the chemical compound. (02 scores)

Hint; suitability means (property and reason) or (material and reason) each underlined area is scoring a mark.
So one response well stated earns you 2 scores.

 The compound is highly soluble in water hence improving on the taste of food or cassava and eggs.
 The compound conducts electricity in solution form because the ions are free and mobile.

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 c) Guide him on how the compound is beneficial to them in the school. (02 scores)

Guidance should reflect the compound/substance/material/element and its suitability.

 The compound is highly soluble in water therefore it is used to enhance/improve on the food taste.

d) Identify any effect of the compound on the environment. (02 scores)

 When the compound pours on the soil, it causes soil salinity hence polluting the soil, this can be mitigated
by proper handling of salt.
 When the pours in the water, it causes water pollution and this can be mitigated by covering the salt in
its container after use.

Item 2

The school director maybe planning to improve on the amount of furniture for the staff without affecting the
environment. He wants to bring quality staff furniture of different materials and quality but lacks enough knowledge on
the quality of the materials to use.

Task:

As a chemistry learner:

a) Explain

i. Category of the material. (03 scores)

Category; both synthetic and natural
Reason; synthetic/artificial material because it is made by man for example metals. Natural because
they exist naturally for example wood/timber.

ii. Suitability of the material. (04 scores)

Any two well explained responses, clearly indicating material and reason/Importance/use.
Or any four correct responses.
 Wood is strong, hence can last longer.
 Nails are strong with sharp edges to properly bind or join two or more timber.
 Metallic stands which are strong and long lasting.

b) Advise on the choice of the material. (02 scores) Response

should have a material and its suitability.

 I advise to choose timber for making tables because it is strong making it last for long.

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  I advise to choose metals for making the chair stands metals are strong, long lasting and cannot be easily
corroded.

Section B
Part I

ITEM 1
Recently, there has been a rapid down pour of rain in Bombo and the areas around Bombo. This has made cooking very
difficult to people who use fire wood and lack enough shelters for the fire wood.
This has sometimes resulted into having late meals like breakfast tea at some schools like
SMANS.
The school catering staff is suggesting to convert the firewood logs into alternative source of fuel like charcoal but they
are worried of how the process will occur and the minimal environmental effects.

TASK
Use the knowledge of chemistry to write a message you would present to the school
catering staff. (11 scores)

A presentation on steps taken to transform firewood logs into a wood charcoal which is a more sustainable fuel and
convenient to use during rainy season.

Raw material(s). (02 scores)

 Fire wood logs

Process of making/production of charcoal and relevant materials. (05 scores)

 A wide depression of a short depth is dug using a hoe.

 Firewood logs are then piled the depression to form a big hip of the logs above the ground.
 The firewood logs are then covered with a mixture of dry and raw grass followed by soil, a small space is left for
setting fire.
 Fire is set using a match box and the entire covered.
 Sticks are used to create small holes on the hip of logs covered to allow air circulation.
 The set up is monitored for until it observed ready for like 2 – 3 days.

Side effects of the process of production. (02 scores)

Response should clearly reflect the; Danger, Effect, and Mitigation (DEM)

 Production of harmful fumes like carbon dioxide(D), which causes air pollution(E), this can be mitigated by setting
strict laws against charcoal burning(M)

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 Accept any other response clearly reflect DEM, each of the elements in DEM scores a mark, totaling to
3scores, but in most cases, we follow only EM earning 2 scores.
A learner can give as many responses he/she can manage.

Social benefits. (02 scores)

The response should reflect the social benefit (sb) and how it benefits (hb)

 It is a source of employment opportunities where people earn money to improve on their standards of living.

Accept any response that reflects sb and hb and award 02 scores for a response that reflects sb(01 score) and
hb(01 score)

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Your education is your life, guard it well – Prov 4:13

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