Year 11 Science Study Guide

1.5 Chemistry/Acids and Bases

-Define all key vocabulary and compare/contrast related terms (isotope vs ion vs atom; atom vs
molecule, etc)
-Describe the importance of the periodic table in determining reactivity, type of ion formed, charge
of an ion, general chemical properties
-Describe the differences between ionic and molecular compounds and their properties.
-Describe the three aspects of Particle Collision Theory and how/if each one is affected by each of
the four factors that effect the rate of a chemical reaction.
-List and describe definitions and properties of acids and bases, including pH and how they react
with various pH indicators
-Describe how concentrations of ions (H+ and OH-) compare and change during acid/base reactions.
Explain why? How does this compare to the change in spectator ion concentrations?
-Practice writing balanced chemical equations for acid/base reactions for each of the main strong
acids with: metal hydroxides, metal oxides, carbonates and hydrogen carbonates
-Describe the difference between and significance of strong vs weak acids/bases
1.9 Biology/Genetics
-Draw, describe, and compare the structure of DNA nucleotides, DNA molecule, chromosomes,
genes, alleles
-Describe when/how/why DNA replicates
-Draw, describe, and compare Mitosis vs Meiosis
-Write definitions for all key vocabulary and compare related terms (gene vs trait vs allele, etc)
-Describe how to make a Punnett square from a known breeding pair
-What is a test cross, how is one preformed and why?
-Describe how to use a Pedigree chart to determine if a trait is dominant or recessive, by using
specific examples and Punnett squares to support your answer
-Discuss and describe where genetic variation comes from (crossing over, independent assortment,
sexual reproduction), how variations is generated by each, and why it is important for
individuals and populations.
-Discuss pros and cons of sexual AND asexual reproduction using real world examples
1.1 Physics/Mechanics
-For every equations/formula that you are given:
-Memorize in terms of names (ie. Force), Units (ie. Newtons), and abbr for each (ie F; N)
-Describe how/when/why it is used. Are there times when it is NOT used?
-For every key topic, write a paragraph/short essay discussing and describing the topic:
-definitions for key vocabulary and concepts
-what formula would be used? when/why/how?
-describe situations/scenarios where this is used
-make links and/or comparisons to related topics (ie. compare how you would find velocity
using acceleration vs energy, Power vs Work, Work vs Energy, Force vs Pressure, Weight vs
Mass, etc)
-What would happen if you changed one variable and controlled all other variables except
one? (ie for v=d/t what would happen to v if you increased d but left t constant? what would
happen to d if you kept v constant but decreased t? etc)