SNC1D Exam Outline
The exam is made up of the following:
Multiple Choice:
Matching:
Fill in the Blanks:
Short Answer:
30 marks [8 chemistry, 8 electricity, 8 space, 6 biology]
12 marks
10 marks
48 marks [14 chemistry, 12 electricity, 12 space, 10 biology]
The following are suggested topics to focus on. Keep in mind, anything covered in class
throughout the semester is fair game:
Chemistry
 Physical and Chemical changes
 Physical and Chemical properties
 Periodic table families (properties and trends)
 Metals, non-metals, noble gases
 Standard atomic notation
 Bohr and Lewis diagrams
 Valence electrons, shells, protons, neutrons, isotopes
 Ions
 Ionic and Molecular Compounds (chemical formulas, chemical names, identifying each)
 Atom counting
 Density
Electricity
 Static electricity (diagrams, electrostatic series)
 Charging by contact, induction
 Conductors and insulators
 Current electricity
 Ohms law (voltage, current, resistance)
 Factors affecting resistance
 Circuit diagrams (parallel and series)
 Analyzing circuits
 Cost to operate, energy efficiency calculations
Space
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Absolute and apparent magnitude
Star colour and life cycle
AU, light years
Planets and what it takes to be called a planet
Big bang and solar nebula theories
Galaxies
Constellations
Solstice, equinox
 Soviets vs USA (animals in space, men in space, JFK, travel to moon)
 Space travel (challenges and difficulties/risks)
 ISS
Biology
 Cellular respiration, photosynthesis
 Spheres of the earth
 Producers, consumers
 Cycles of matter
 Trophic levels
 Biotic vs abiotic factors
 Invasive species
 Food chains and food webs
Suggested Textbook work:
 Chemistry Review: P.288 #1-39,43,44,46,47,52,55,63
 Electricity Review: P.588 #1-53,59,60,62,63,66,68,71,73,75
 Astronomy Review: P.448 #7-11,13,14,16,19,21,22,27-31,34,35,40,43,46,49,51,55,56
 Biology Review: P.68 #7,9,10,14-18
Practice Exam
 A practice exam will be given to you on Tuesday, January 26.