January 2023

Experiment: The reaction of magnesium with steam

By |2022-09-15T12:39:38+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Shona Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Magnesium reacts with steam Magnesium reacts with steam ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Experiment: The reaction of metals and water

Aim: To investigate and observe the reaction of magnesium and water

Materials:  magnesium ribbon, hard glass test tube, water, sand, 2 burners, short glass tube, splint, clamp stand

Method

  1. Set up the apparatus as shown […]
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Experiment: Investigating the corrosion of iron

By |2022-09-15T12:39:10+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Rusting iron nails. Image credit corrosionist.com Rusting iron nails. Image credit corrosionist.com ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Experiment: Investigating the corrosion of plated of plated iron

Aim: To investigate the corrosion of  iron

Materials: ferroxyl indicator (turns blue when iron rusts), iron nails, sand paper, magnesium ribbon, zinc, copper, five test tubes, paint

Method

  1. Place […]
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Electrostatics/Static Electricity

By |2022-09-15T12:38:51+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

Demostrating static electricity using a comb. Image credit alinasadventuresinhomemaking.com Demostrating static electricity using a comb. Image credit alinasadventuresinhomemaking.com ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes:  Electrostatics/Static Electricity 

  • Electrostatics is the study of static electricity
  • Static electricity is a stationary electric charge usually generated by friction
  • It causes sparks or attraction between the […]
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Experiment: Changing chemical energy into electrical energy using a simple cell

By |2022-09-15T12:38:42+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A simple cell in action A simple cell in action ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Experiment: Changing chemical energy into electrical energy

Aim:  To change chemical energy into electrical energy using a simple cell

Materials: 10 cm magnesium ribbon, strip of copper foil, dilute sulphuric acid/ethanoic acid, ammeter/lamp/torch bulb,connecting leads with crocodile clips, […]

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Transmission of electricity

By |2022-09-15T12:38:34+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

The Power Grid. Image credit source.co.zw The Power Grid. Image credit source.co.zw ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Transmission of electricity

  • At Hwange, Kariba, Munyati and other places AC power is generated
  • This is because the most efficient power generators produce AC power
  • In addition to that AC power can be […]
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Uses of Trusses

By |2022-09-15T12:38:25+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A girder bridge made of trusses. Image credit luetke-modellbahn.de A girder bridge made of trusses. Image credit luetke-modellbahn.de ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Uses of Trusses

  • Trusses are used extensively in large civil structures
  • One their uses is to make girder bridges
  • These bridges are designed in such a way […]
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Introduction to bridges

By |2022-09-15T12:38:18+02:00January 24th, 2023|Notes, O Level Science Notes, Ordinary Level Notes|

A simple bridge. Image credit pinimg.com A simple bridge. Image credit pinimg.com ZIMSEC O Level Combined Science Notes: Introduction to bridges

  • A bridge is a structure that allows a road, path or railway line to cross a river/depression/gully/gap
  • The simplest bridge can be made using a beam lying across the gap
  • […]

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