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THE HONG KONG GOVERNMENT GAZETTE, MAY 28, 1937.
Understand the principles of volumetric analysis and to prepare, standardise, and use volumetric solutions of inorganic acids, alkalies, potassium permanganate, and silver nitrate.
The candidate will be required to bring to the practical examina- tion his original laboratory notebooks for inspection should the examiners so desire. These books must be taken away by the can- didate at the close of the examination.
Physics.
A WRITTEN AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATION.
An elementary knowledge of :-
Units; mass, weight; the balance; force, energy, and work; levers and pulleys; gravity; centre of gravity; distinctions between solids, liquids, and gases; transmission of pressure in liquids; water pumps; the syphon; Boyle's law; atmospheric pressure; barometers; air pumps; diffusion; dialysis; specific gravity; vapour density.
Temperature; thermometry; changes in volume of solids, liquids, and gases with alterations of temperature; quantity of heat; specific heat; change of state; latent heat; boiling and freezing points; vapour
pressure.
Propagation of light; laws of reflection and refraction; photo- metry; simple properties of mirrors, lenses, and prisms; the eye as an optical instrument; the principles of the correction of errors of vision by means of lenses.
Simple properties of magnets; simple phenomena of static elec- tricity; electric currents; primary and secondary cells; the magnetic, chemical, and heating effects of currents; Ohm's law.
PRACTICAL EXAMINATION.
The candidate will be expected to perform simple experiments, solve simple problems, and to shew a knowledge of the construction and use of physical apparatus, so as to illustrate the subjects detailed above.
The candidate will be required to bring to the practical examina- tion his original laboratory notebooks for inspection should the ex- aminers so desire. These notebooks must be taken away by the candidate at the close of the examination.
Botany.
A knowledge of :-
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A WRITTEN EXAMINATION.
The elements of Plant Morphology and Anatomy:-The external form of plants; Thallus, root, stem, leaf; the distinguishing features and commoner modifications of these structures. Buds and vernation. Phyllotaxis and branching. Inflorescence, flower, fruit. Pollination. Self and cross fertilisation. The formation of the seed. Germination.
The characteristic anatomical features of roots, stems, and leaves of flowering plants. The method of increase in thickness of stems and roots, and the characters of primary and secondary tissues.
The elements of Physiology :
The nature and source of the food of plants, and the manner in which the raw materials are elaborated. Chlorophyll, its manner of occurrence in the plant, its functions and the conditions under which