# Physical Sciences Grade 12 P2 Mpumalanga November 2015 Memo

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- Year: 2015
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Physical Sciences/P2                     1
                                  NSC- Memorandu

        NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION

               PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY (P2)
               FISIESE WETENSKAPPE: CHEMIE (V2)

                              SEPTEMBER 2015

                             GRADE / GRAAD 12

                                MEMORANDUM

                                                        MARKS / PUNTE: 150

                                                        TIME / TYD: 3 HOURS

                       This memorandum consists of 17 pages
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GENERAL GUIDELINES

1         CALCULATIONS

1.1       Marks will be awarded for: correct formula, correct substitution, and correct
          answer with unit.

1.2       NO marks will be awarded if an Incorrect or inappropriate formula is used,
          even though there may be relevant symbols and applicable substitutions.

1.3       When an error is made during substitution into a correct formula, a mark
          will be awarded for the correct formula and for the correct substitutions, but no
          further marks will be given.

1.4       If no formula is given, but all substitutions are correct, a candidate will
          forfeit one mark.

          Example:

          No Kc expression, correct substitution
                (2)2              2
          KC = (2)(1)3 ✓ = 2 ✓   (3)

1.5       Marks are only awarded for a formula if a calculation has been attempted i.e.
          substitution have been made or a numerical answer given.

1.6       Marks can only be allocated for substitutions when values are substituted into
          formulae and not when listed before a calculation starts.

1.7       All calculations, when not specified in the question, must be done to two
          decimal places.

1.8       If a final answer to a calculation is correct, full marks will not automatically be
          awarded. Marks will always ensure that the correct/appropriate formula is used
          and that workings, including substitutions, are correct.

2         UNITS

2.1       Candidates will only be penalised once for the repeated use of an incorrect unit
          within a question.

2.2       Units are only required in the final answer to a calculation.

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2.3       Marks are only awarded for an answer and not for a unit per se. Candidates
          will therefore forfeit the mark allocated for the answer in each of the following
          situations:

           Correct answer + wrong unit
           Wrong answer + correct unit
          Correct answer + no unit

2.4       Separate compound units with a multiplication dot, not a full stop, for example,
          mol.dm-3. Accept mol.dm-3 (mol/dm3) for marking purpose.

3         If one answer or calculation is required, but two are given by the candidate,
          only the first one will be marked, irrespective of which one is correct. If two
          answers are required, only the first two will be marked, etc.

3.1       When a chemical FORMULA is asked, and the NAME is given as answer the
          candidate forfeits the marks. The same rule applies when the NAME is asked
          and the FORMULA is given.

3.2       When redox half- reactions are to be written, the correct arrow should be used.

          If the equation

          H2S → S + H+ +2e-     (2⁄2)

          Is the correct answer, the marks must be given as follows:

          H2S ⇌ S + H+ + 2e- (1⁄2)

          H2S ←S + 2H+ + 2e- (0⁄2)

          S + 2H+ + 2e- ← H2S (2⁄2)

          S + 2H+ + 2e-⇌ H2S (0⁄2)

3.4       One mark is forfeited when the charge of an ion is omitted per equation. (not
          for the charge on an electron)

3.6       The error carrying principle does not apply to chemical equations or half
          reactions. For example, if a learner writes the wrong oxidation/reduction half-
          reaction in the sub-question and carries the answer over to another sub-
          question (balancing of equations or calculation of Eºcell) then the learner must
          not be credited for this substitution.

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3.7       In the structural formula of an organic molecule all hydrogen atoms must be
          shown. Marks must be deducted if hydrogen atoms are omitted.

          When a structural formula is asked, marks must be deducted if the learner
          writes the condensed formula.

3.8       When an IUPAC name is asked and candidate omits the hyphen (e.g. instead
          of pent-1-ene or 1-pentene the candidate writes pent 1 ene or 1 pentene),
          marks must be forfeited.

3.9       When a chemical reaction is asked, marks are awarded for correct reactants,
          correct products and correct balancing.

            If only a reactant(s) followed by an arrow, or only a product(s) preceded by an
          arrow, is/are written, marks may be awarded for the reactant(s) or products(s).
          if only a reactant(s) or only a product(s) are written, without an arrow, no marks
          are awarded for the reactants(s) or product(s).

           Examples: N2 + 3H2 ✓ → 2NH3✓bal. ✓

           N2 + H2→ ✓                         1⁄
                                                3

           → NH3✓                             1⁄
                                                3

           N2 + H2                            0⁄
                                                3

           NH3                                0⁄
                                                3
4         POSITIVE MARKING

4.1       Sub-question to sub-question:

          When a certain variable is calculated in one sub-question (e.g. 3.1) and needs
          to be substituted in another (3.2 or 3.3), e.g. if the answer for 3.1 is incorrect
          and is substituted correctly in 3.2 or 3.3 full marks are to be awarded for the
          subsequent sub-question.

4.2       A multi-step question: if the candidate has to calculate, for example, current
          in the first and gets it wrong due to a substitution error, the mark for the
          substitution and the final answer will be forfeited.

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5         NEGATIVE MARKING

           Normally an incorrect answer cannot be correctly motivated if on a conceptual
          mistake. If the candidate is therefore required to motivate in QUESTION 3.2
          the answer given to QUESTION 3.2. However, if the answer for e.g. 3.1 is
          based on a calculation, the motivation for the incorrect answer in 3.2 could be
          considered.

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QUESTION 1 / VRAAG 1

1.1     C✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.2     B✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.3     B✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.4     A✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.5     D✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.6     D✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.7     B✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.8     C✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.9     C✓✓                                                                      (2)

1.10    D✓✓                                                                      (2)

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QUESTION 2 / VRAAG 2

2.1.1 C or / of G✓                                                               (1)

2.1.2 E✓                                                                         (1)

2.1.3 A✓                                                                         (1)

2.1.4 A & E✓✓                                                                    (2)

2.1.5 B✓                                                                         (1)

2.2.1                                                                            (2)
                                H
                                    ✓
                H       H   H   C   H      H   H    H
          H     C       C       C          C   C    C     H
                H       H   H   C   H      H        H     ✓
                                H          H   C    H

                                               H

2.2.2                                                                            (2)
        2,4,4-trimethyl✓hexane✓ / 2,4,4-trimetiel✓heksaan✓

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2.3.1 Addition / addisie✓                                                                     (1)

2.3.2 HBr     ✓                                                                               (1)

2.4    Propanoic acid✓ and ethanol ✓/ propanoësuur✓ en etanol✓                                (2)

                                                                                              [14]

QUESTION 3 / VRAAG 3

3.1     Organic molecules with the same molecular formula,✓ but different structural
        formulae. ✓
        Organiese molekules met dieselfde molekulêre formule✓, maar verskillende
                                                                                              (2)
        struktuurformules✓
3.2     Alkanes / alkane✓                                                                     (1)

         3.3.1 Boiling point / kookpunt✓                                                      (1)

         3.3.2 Molecular structure / isomer / compound✓
               Molekulêre struktuur / isomeer / verbinding✓                                   (1)

         3.3.3 Increase in the number of branched chains result in decrease in the
               boiling point. ✓✓/straight chain alkanes have a higher boiling point
               compared to their corresponding branched chains.
                  ‘n Toename in die aantal vertakte kettings veroorsaak ‘n afname in
                  kookpunt / reguit kettings het ‘n hoër kookpunt in vergelyking met hulle
                                                                                              (2)
                  ooreenstemmende vertakte kettings✓✓

3.4     Straight-chained molecules can get closer to one another than branched
        molecules, and have larger surface area in contact for intermolecular forces to
        form✓ Therefore the Van der Waals forces / London forces are stronger. ✓
        Hence more energy is required to overcome intermolecular forces between the
        straight chain molecules compared to branched chains. ✓thus a higher boiling
        point✓
        Reguitketting molekules kan nader aan mekaar beweeg as vertakte molekules,
        en het ‘n groter oppervlakarea wat blootgestel is vir intermolekulêre kragte om
        te vorm. ✓ Daarom is die Van der Waalskragte / Londonkragte sterker✓.
        Daarom word meer energie benodig om die intermolekulêre kragte tussen
        reguitketting molekules te oorkom as tussen vertakte kettings ✓en dus het dit
        ‘n hoër kookpunt. ✓

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        OR / OF
        Branched chains form molecules that are more spherical with fewer points of
        contact for intermolecular forces. ✓Therefore the Van der Waals forces /
        London forces are weaker. ✓
        Hence less energy is required to overcome intermolecular forces between the
        branched chains compared to straight chains, ✓thus a lower boiling point✓
        Vertakte kettings vorm molekules wat meer sferies is met minder kontakpunte
        vir intermolkulêre kragte.✓Daarom is die Van der Waalskragte / Londonkragte
        swakker✓.
        Minder energie word benodig om die intermolekulêre kragte tussen vertakte
        molekules te oorkom as tussen reguit kettings✓en dus het dit ‘n laer
                                                                                                    (4)
        kookpunt.✓

3.5     Alkanes are fuels and are highly flammable✓ - should avoid direct heating with
        an open flame/Work in a well-ventilated area/ use a fume hood ✓
        Alkane is brandstowwe wat hoogs vlambaar ✓is en direkte kontak met ‘n oop
        vlam moet vermy word. Werk in ‘n goedgeventileerde vertrek / gebruik ‘n
        dampkas.. ✓                                                                                 (2)

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QUESTION 4 / VRAAG 4

4.1               H     H   H                                                H    H
                                                                    H   H
                                        ✓       H          ✓                ✓
       H    C     C     C   C       H   +         Br
                                                                H   C C C C H

            H           H   H                                       H   Br H      H
                                                                         ✓                          (4)
4.2    Hydrohalogenation /addition✓ / hidrohalogenering / addisie✓                                  (1)

4.3           H        H        H       H
                            ✓
       H      C        C        C       C     H        ✓
              H        O        H       H
                       H                                                                            (3)
                                                  butan-2-ol (2-butanol) ✓

4.4    hydrolysis / hidrolise✓                                                                      (1)

4.5.1 Water / H2O ✓                                                                                 (1)

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4.5.2 H2SO4 / HCℓ / H3PO4✓                                                                                           (1)

4.5.3 Hydration / hidrasie ✓(accept addition / aanvaar addisie)✓                                                     (1)

4.6.1 but-2-ene/2-butene ✓/ but-2-een / 2-buteen✓                                                                    (1)

4.6.2 Dehydrohalogenation / elimination✓
      Dehidrohalogenering / eliminasie✓                                                                              (1)

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QUESTION 5 / VRAAG 5

5.1     2HCℓ(aq) + Mg(s) ✓→ MgCℓ2(aq) + H2(g) ✓✓ [Do not penalise if phases                                          (3)
        are omitted]

5.2.1   Dependent: volume of gas / reaction rate✓.                                                                   (1)
        Afhanklike: volume gas / reaksietempo✓

5.2.2   Independent: time✓                                                                                           (1)
        Onafhanklike: tyd✓
5.3     50 cm3 ✓                                                                                                     (1)

5.4     Average rate = volume of gas produced
                       Time

                                          =    42 - 0 ✓
                                               60 - 0
                                                                                                                     (2)
                                          =   0,7 cm3·s-1✓

5.5
                                                              ✓                           Q

               Volume of hydrogen (cm3)
                                                  A
                                              ✓
                                                                           ✓                  B

                                              ✓
                                                             1 mark – correct gradient✓
                                                             1 mark – final volume of gas ✓

                                                                                          time (s)                   (4)

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5.6        Catalyst / katalisator✓                                                              (1)

5.7        Mg is the limiting reactant. When magnesium is used up the reaction will stop /
           [HCℓ] stays constant✓✓
           Mg is die beperkende reaktant. Wanner magnesium opgebruik is sal die
           reaksie stop. /[HCℓ] bly konstant ✓✓                                                 (2)
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QUESTION 6 / VRAAG 6

6.1        Le Chatelier's principle: When the equilibrium in a closed system is disturbed,
           ✓ the system will re-instate a new equilibrium by favouring the reaction that will
           oppose the disturbance ✓
           Le Chatelier se beginsel: Wanner die ewewig in ‘n geslote sisteem versteur
           word✓ sal die sisteem ‘n nuwe ewewig instel deur die reaksie te bevoordeel
           wat die versteuring teëwerk✓                                                       (2)
       .
6.2               [CH3 COOC2 H5 ][H2 O]✓
           𝐾𝑐 =
                  [CH3 COOH][C2 H5 OH]✓                                                         (2)

6.3        CALCULATIONS USING NUMBER OF MOLES

           Mark allocation/Puntetoekenning

              Use of formula to calculate number of moles for ethanol and ethanoic acid
                  𝑚
               𝑛=𝑀✓
              Divide by / deel deur 65 ✓
              Divide by / deel deur 46 ✓
              USING ratio / Gebruik die verhouding: 1:1:1:1 ✓
              Equilibrium: n(CH3COOH) = n(C2H5OH) = 0,05 mol (initial - change) ✓
              Equilibrium: n(CH3COOC2H5) = n(H2O) = 0,2 mol (initial + change) ✓
              Correct Kc expression (formulae in square brackets) ✓
              Final answer/Finale antwoord: 0,16 ✓
                                 n
           n(ethanoic acid) =      ✓
                                 M
                                 15
                            = 60✓

                            = 0,25 mol
                          11.5
           n(ethanol) = 46 ✓

                        = 0,25 mol

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                                            CH3COOH   C2H5OH       CH3COOC2H5       H2O

           Initial moles                      0,25      0,25              0             0

           Moles used/reacted                 -0,20     -0,20        +0,20     ✓     +0,20

           Moles at equilibrium              0,05✓      0,05          0,20 ✓          0,20

           [..] at equilibrium                0,05      0,05            0,20          0,20
                                  n            V         V               V             V
           (mol∙dm-3 )     C=v

                [CH3 COOC2 H5 ][H2 O]
       KC =
                [CH3 COOH][C2 H5 OH]
                 0.02    0.02
                ( V )( V )
       KC =      0.05    0.05
                                ✓
                ( V )( V )
       K C = 0,16✓

       CALCULATIONS USING CONCENTRATION

       Mark allocation/Puntetoekenning

            Use of formula to calculate number of moles for ethanol and ethanoic acid
                𝑚
             𝑛= ✓
                  𝑀
            Divide by 65 ✓
            Divide by 46 ✓
            USING ratio: 1:1:1:1 ✓
                                                           0,05
            Equilibrium: [CH3COOH] = [C2H5OH] =                  mol∙dm-3 (initial - change) ✓
                                                            𝑉
                                                          0,20
            Equilibrium: [CH3COOC2H5] = [H2O] =                 mol∙dm-3 (initial + change) ✓
                                                           𝑉
            Correct Kc expression (formulae in square brackets) ✓
            Final answer/Finale antwoord: 0,16 ✓
                                      n
       n(ethanoic acid) =               ✓
                                      M
                                      15
                                = 60✓

                                = 0,25 mol
                           11.5
       n(ethanol) = 46 ✓ = 0,25 mol

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                                   CH3COOH     C2H5OH       CH3COOC2H5     H2O

         Initial [ ]                   0,25      0,25              0            0
                                        𝑉         𝑉
         [ ] used/reacted               0,20         0,20      0,20             0,20
                                       − 𝑉       −           + 𝑉       ✓    +
                                                      𝑉                          𝑉

         Equilibrium [ ]               0,05       0,05        0,20           0,20
                                        𝑉
                                           ✓                           ✓
                                                   𝑉           𝑉              𝑉

               [CH3 COOC2 H5 ][H2 O]
        KC =
               [CH3 COOH][C2 H5 OH]
                0.02    0.02
               ( V )( V )
        KC =    0.05    0.05
                               ✓
               ( V )( V )
        K C = 0,16✓                                                                           (8)

6.4     m = nM
        m = (0,2)(18) ✓
        m = 3,6𝑔✓                                                                             (2)

6.5    The forward reaction will be favoured✓ to replace the water that has been
       removed to reinstate the equilibrium. ✓
       Die voorwaartse reaksie sal bevoordeel word✓ om die water te vervang wat
                                                                                              (2)
       verwyder is, om ‘n nuwe ewewig in te stel. ✓

6.6    Catalyst/dehydrating agent✓ / Katalisator / dehidreermiddel✓                           (1)

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QUESTION 7 / VRAAG 7

7.1.1    A solution of which the concentration is exactly known and remains constant
         for a certain amount of time✓
         ‘n Oplossing waarvan die konsentrasie presies bekend is en vir ‘n geruime tyd
         konstant bly. ✓
                                                                                            (1)
7.1.2    OPTION 1 / OPSIE 1                     OPTION 2 / OPSIE 2

        M(KOH) = 56 g ∙ mol−1                   M(KOH) = 56 g ∙ mol−1
        m = cMV✓                                𝑛 = 𝑐𝑉            ✓
        = 0,2 x 56 x 0,3✓                         = 0,2 × 0,3
        = 3,36 g✓                                 = 0,06
                                                𝑚 = 𝑛𝑀
                                                  = 0,06 × 56 ✓
                                                  = 3,36 g✓                                 (3)

7.1.3 0,2 mol KOH yield / lewer 0,2 mol OH-                                                 LE
                                                                                            W
        Kw = [H3O+][OH-]                                                                   ER
        10-14 = [H3O+](0,2)
         [H3O+] = 5 x 10-14

        pH = -log[H3O+]
           = -log(5 x 10-14) 
           = 13,3

7.1.4 Bromothymol blue;✓ H2SO4 is a strong acid and KOH is a strong base✓. The
      equivalence point will be at approximately pH = 7 which is the endpoint of
      bromothymol blue.
      Broomtimolblou. H2SO4 is ‘n sterk suur en KOH is ‘n sterk basis✓. Die
      ekwivalente punt sal ongeveer by pH = 7 wees wat die endpunt van
      broomtimolblou is.                                                                    (2)

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7.1.5 OPTION 1 / OPSIE 1

        n𝑎      𝐶𝑎 𝑉𝑎
       ( ) =(         ✓)
        n𝑏      𝐶𝑏 𝑉𝑏
        1      𝐶𝑎 × 20
       ( )✓ =            ✓
        2      0,2 × 15
          𝐶𝑎 = 0,075mol ∙ dm−3 ✓

       OPTION 2 / OPSIE 2

       𝑛(𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻) = 𝑐𝑉 ✓
                  = 0,2 × 0,015
                  = 0,003 𝑚𝑜𝑙
       𝑛(𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 ) 1
                  =
       𝑛(𝑁𝑎𝑂𝐻) 2
                    1
       𝑛(𝐻2 𝑆𝑂4 ) = (0,003)✓
                    2
                  = 0,0015 𝑚𝑜𝑙
                    𝑛
               𝑐=
                    𝑉
                    0,0015
                  =         ✓
                    0,020
                  = 0,075 𝑚𝑜𝑙 ∙ 𝑑𝑚−3 ✓                                             (4)

7.2     Moles of MnO4- :     𝑛 = 𝐶𝑉

                                    15,70 × 0,101
                                =
                                        1000
                                = 1,5857 × 10−3 mol
                            5
       Moles of C2O42- = 2 × 1,5875 × 10−3

                          = 3,9643 × 10−3 𝑚𝑜𝑙

                            n(CaC2O4) = n( C2O42-)

                                       𝑚 = 𝑛𝑀

                        Mass of CaC2O4 = 3,9643 × 10−3 × 128

                                          =0,50743g
                                    0,50743                                        (6)
       Percentage of CaC2O4 =        0,803
                                            × 100

                                 = 63,19%

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QUESTION 8 / VRAAG 8

8.1     Mg✓ → Mg2+ + 2e-✓                                                                 (2)

8.2     Mg + Pb2+ ✓→ Mg2+ + Pb✓ (✓balancing)                                              (3)

         𝜃        𝜃         𝜃
8.3     𝐸𝑐𝑒𝑙𝑙 = 𝐸𝑐𝑎𝑡ℎ𝑜𝑑𝑒 − 𝐸𝑎𝑛𝑜𝑑𝑒 ✓
              = −0.13✓ − (−2.36)✓
              = 2.23𝑉✓                                                                    (4)

8.4     Decreases✓                                                                        (1)

8.5.1 Pt to Ag✓                                                                           (1)

8.5.2 Ag / silver✓                                                                        (1)

8.5.3
        Anode: 2H2O → 4H+ + O2 + 4e-✓✓
                                                                                          (2)
8.5.4
        Cathode: 2H2O + 2e-→ H2 + 2OH-✓✓
                                                                                          (2)
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QUESTION 9 / VRAAG 9

9.1     Lowers the melting point of the aluminium oxide/reduces energy used✓
        Verlaag die smeltpunt van die aluminiumoksied / verminder energiegebruik✓         (1)

9.2     The ions must be mobile/ allow the movement of ions✓
        Die ione moet vrylik kan beweeg✓                                                  (1)

9.3     Red mud dams are a major problem in polluting groundwater/hydrogen fluoride
        fumes which are poisonous are produced. ✓
        Rooi modderdamme is ‘n groot probleem wat grondwater kan besoedel /
        warterstoffluorieddampe wat giftig is word gevorm✓                                (1)

9.4     2O2-   →        O2 + 4e-                                                        (2)

9.5     Making our resources last longer/lower energy costs/ It is much cheaper to
        recycle than manufacture it. ✓
        Hulpbronne hou langer / laer energiekoste / goedkoper om te herwin as om te
        vervaardig✓                                                                       (1)

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9.6     OPTION 1 / OPSIE 1                      OPTION 2 / OPSIE 2

                        𝑚                                  𝑚
        𝑛(𝐴𝑙) =                                  𝑛(𝐴𝑙) =
                        𝑀                                  𝑀
                        8,1                                8,1
                 = 27                                    = 27
              = 0,3 mol                               = 0,3 mol 
                𝑚                                        𝑚
       𝑛(𝑂2 ) =                                 𝑛(𝑂2 ) =
                𝑀                                        𝑀
                 8                                        8
              = 32                                     = 32
                 = 0,25 mol                             = 0,25 mol 

       n(Aℓ2 𝑂3 )        2                      Number of moles Aℓ reacting with O2:
                    =
         𝑛(𝐴ℓ)           4
                             2
       n(Aℓ2O3)= 4 × 0,3                       n(Aℓ) : n(O)
                    = 0,15 mol                  4     : 3
                                                x     : 0,25
       n(Aℓ2 𝑂3 )        2
               = 3
         𝑛(𝑂 )
             2                                                   4
                             2                  n(Aℓ) = x = 3 × 0,25 
       n(Aℓ2O3)= 3 × 0,25 
                                                            = 0,33 mol 

                         = 0,17 mol
                                                 Only 0,3 mol Aℓ is available, thus Aℓ is
                                                 the limiting reagent. 
       Aℓ is the limiting reactant/ Aℓ is die
       beperkende reagens                                                                    (5)

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QUESTION 10 / VRAAG 10

10.1.1     Oxygen / suurstof✓                                                             (1)

10.1.2     V2O5/ vanadium pentoxide/ vanadium(V) oxide✓                                   (1)

10.1.3     Water/ H2O✓                                                                    (1)

10.1.4     The reaction is very exothermic produces fumes(mist) of sulphuric acid that
           are difficult to precipitate✓
           Die reaksie is baie eksotermies en veroorsaak ‘n mis van swawelsuurdampe
           wat moeilik gepresipiteer kan word. ✓                                       (1)

10.1.5     H2S2O7 (ℓ) +H2O(ℓ) → 2H2SO4(ℓ) ✓✓                                              (2)

10.2       H2SO4/sulphuric acid / swawelsuur✓                                             (1)

10.3       2NH3 + H2SO4 → (NH4)2SO4 ✓✓                                                    (2)

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                                                                   TOTAL/TOTAAL: 150

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