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Physical Sciences Grade 12 P2 Limpopo November 2017 QP
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- Question 1Organic Compounds and Macromolecules20 marks
- Question 2Organic Compounds and Macromolecules10 marks
- Question 3Organic Compounds and Macromolecules12 marks
- Question 4Organic Compounds and Macromolecules19 marks
- Question 5Rate and Extent of Reactions10 marks
- Question 6Chemical Equilibrium21 marks
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Physical Sciences/P2 2 LimpopoDobiSeptember 2017
NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
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Write your NAME in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer ALL the questions in
the ANSWER BOOK.
Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
You may uae a non-programmable calculator.
You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
YOU ARE ADVISED TO USE THE ATTACHED DATA SHEETS.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.
Show ALL formulas and substitutions in ALL calculations.
Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
Write neatly and legibly
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Physical Selences/P2 3 LimpopoDot/Septembar 2017
NSC
QUESTION 4: MULTIPLE. CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer, Write only the letter (A - D) next to the
question nuriber (1.1 ~ 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.
VW How many moles of water will be formed when one mole of ethane
(CjHs} burns in an excess of oxygen?
2 Cols + 8 Oz + 2 COn + 6 HO
A 6
B 4
c 3
D 1 (2)
1.2 An example of how useful products are obtained by the
cracking of long chain hydrocarbons ie represented by the
equation below.
Celie — Cate + ¥
In this reaction, compound ¥ is:
A Propanal
8 Propyne
C Propene
D Propane 2}
4.3. The monomer of polyethene is:
A Ethane
B Ethene
c Ethyne
oO Propene {2}
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NSC
1.4 The graph below shows the changes in the amounts of X,Y and Z
versus time during a reaction.
i xX
i 5 Y
== z
ra *
Lt) 1 2 time (3)
The equation for the reaction can be represented as follows:
A X#YuodZ
B 5X + By > 2Z
c 3X + B¥ 4 Z
ia] 2K + BY ~~ 22 @
15 A chemical equilibrium is established whan...
A No further reactions take place.
B None of the original chemicals are left.
fe The concantrations of all chemicals are equal.
D The rates of the forward and reverse reactions are
equal. @
16 in which ONE of the following reactions will the yield of the
products be favoured by an increase in the pressure on the
reaction mixture?
A 2.NOig) + Chig) = 2 NOCKg)
5 COW) + H2Q(g) = CO2g) + Hefg)
c 2 SOs{g) + 2 502g) + O7(g)
D PCi(g) = PCix(g) + Chxg) @2
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7 Which one of the following is CORRECT for a solution with pH = 47
1.8
1.9
1.10
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[H"{aq)] = 10° mod
{OH (aq)] = 107° mold?
[H*(aq)] = 10* mobdm*
[O#H (aq)] = 10% mold’? (2)
A beaker contains @ 0,01 mol-dm’® NaOH-solution. A spoonful of a
soluble compound, X, is added to the solution and the pH of the
solution decreases. Which ONE of the following can be compound
XK?
A
B
c
DB
Ammonium carbonate
Ammonium chloride
Potassium nitrate
Sodium chloride 3)
A reaction is represented by the following equation:
MnQz + 4HCl = MnCh + 2H,0 + Ch
In this reaction MnO, acts as:
A An alkali
8 A catalyst
c An oxidising agent
D A taducing agent 2)
The main products formed by the Haber and Ostwald processes
tespectively are:
Haber process Ostwald process
A Nitrogen Nitric acid
B Nivogen Asnmonia
c Ammonia Sulphuric acid
DB Arrnonia ; Nitric acid (2)
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NSC
QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page}
The letters A to F in the table below represent six organic compounds.
HC Cee GG B Hexanoic acid
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H CH,H H
C CHsCHyCH,CHO BD CHCCH,
F GH
E CH ~ CH: ~ CHe ; Jd
H Br CH:
OH i ot
CHy-CH2-GH-GH-CHe- CH
Use the information in the table (where applicable) tc answer the following
questions:
24 White down the:
2.1.1 IUPAC name of compound A (2)
2.12 IUPAC name of compound F (2)
2.1.3 Structural formula of compound D (i)
2.2 What is a structural isomer? @)
2.3 Which compound in the above table is a functional isomer of
ethyl butanoate? @)
24 Compound E reacts with compound B. Give the IUPAC name
of the organic product that is formed. Oy
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page)
Leamers investigate factors that influence boiling point. The results
obtained are shown in the table below.
3.4
3.2
3.3
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3.5
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BOILING
COMPOUND MOLECULAR | “poNT
MASS fC)
A CHy(CH2),COOK 88 184
8 CHACH2,OH 88 138
c CH,COOC Hs 88 bra
Define the term boiling point.
From the table write dawn:
3.2.1 The independent variable
322 The dependent variable
32.3 Acontrol variable
2)
ty
mM
1)
What type of intermolecular force is found between molecules of
compound A, which is not found in compound C?
Compound B has a much higher balling paint than
compound C. Fully explain this observation by referring to the
type of intermolecular forces In each.
2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol is a structural isomer of compound B.
3.5.1 What is this type of an isomer called?
(4)
(4)
a)
3.5.2 Will the vapour pressure of 2,2-dimethylpropan-1-ol bs
HIGHER THAN, LOWER THAN or THE SAME as that
of compound B?
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page)
41 Different organic compounds have different properties due to
different functional groups.
4.4.4 Define the term functional group. (2)
4.12 Carboxylic acids, ketones and aldehydes all contain a
carbonyl group. Give the structural formula of &
carbonyl group. (1)
42 Sludy the flow diagram below and answer the questions that
low.
41-chioropropane Compound X
A \ Her
‘-propene
H2C= CHACHs
Alcohol W
moms
Compound Z
For reaction B write down the:
4.2.1 Balanced equation using structural formulae for the organic
reactants and products 5)
422 Type of reaction that occurs a)
42.3 Reaction conditions needed 2)
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NSC
Alcohol W is produced in reaction A.
4.2.4 Write down the IUPAC name of alcohol W. oh]
4.2.5 Ie alcohol W a primary or a secondary alcohol? (1)
For reaction C write down the:
4.2.8 Balanced equation using structural formulae for the organic
reactants and products 3]
4.2.7 Type of reaction that occurs (1)
Consider reaction D.
4.2.8 How will you know that compound Z has formed? (1)
428 Towhich homologous series does compound Z belong? a)
4.2.10 Write down the structural formula of the functional group of
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NSC
QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page}
Manganese dioxide (MnO) acts as a CATALYST in the
decomposition of hydrogen peroxide to produce water and oxygen.
The equation for the reaction is as follows:
MnO
2H,0.(aq) > 2H,0()) + On(g)
One gram (1 g) of MnO. powder is added to a hydrogen peroxide
solution with a concentration of 2 mobdm’ af 25 °C and the volume
Ooty) which Is formed Is measured with a gas syringe. The sketch
graph below shows the results which were obtained.
Volume Oz (cm)
Time (minutes)
54 Define the term catalyst. @)
5.2 Redraw the graph in your answer book.
62.1 On THE SAME system of axes, sketch the graph that
would be obtained dno catalyst is used. Label this
graph A. 1)
5.2.2 On THE SAME system of axes, sketch the graph that
would be obtained if more hydrogen peroxide, at a
higher temperature, also with 1 g MnO powder as
catalyst, decomposes. Label this graph B. 2)
5.3 What mass of MnO. will be ieft at the end of the experiment? (1
5.4 Define the term reaction rato. (2)
5.5 Usa the collision theory and explain how a catalyst increases
the rate of a reaction. oe
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)
61 Study the reaction below:
NLO.g) & ZhOaal AH = +58 ks-mof!
(colourless)
6.2
sheer prcrsroney teat 20m anid
the activation energy for the forward reaction ie 90 k-mol",
6.1.1 Oraw a potential energy diagram for the course of this
reaction. indicate the following on your diagram:
« Energy of the reactants
« Energy of activated complex
+ Activation energy of forward reaction re)
8.1.2 On the same diagram, use a dotted line to indicate the
effect of a catalyst on this reaction. WH
6.1.3 Which reaction will be favoured if the temperature of
the reaction mixture Is increased? (Write only
FORWARD or REVERSE.) a
614 Use Le Chatelier’s Principts to explain the answer to
QUESTION 6.1.3, @}
The hypothetical reaction shown below takes place In a sealed
container.
Adg) + Big) 2ARKg)
The change in the equilibrium constant, K,, al different
temperatures, is ahown in the table below.
Temperature ("C) Ke
1000 6,6
750 20
560 os
Use the information in the table and indicate whether the
REVERSE REACTION is exothermic or endothermic.
Briefly explain your answer, Q)
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NSC
63 Study the reversible reaction represented by the balanced
equation below:
Ho(g) + COxg) @ H20(g) + CO(g)
initially x moles H2(9) are mixed with 0,3 moles CO2(g) ina
sealed 10 dm° container. When equilibrium is reached at a
certain temperature, it is found that 0,2 moles Hy,0(g) are
present.
The equilibrium constant (K.) for this reaction at this
temperature is 4.
6.3.1 Calculate the initial number of moles, x, of He(g) which
were in the container. (9)
6.3.2 The concentration of COz gas is now increased. How
does this change affect the value of the equilibrium
constant (Ke)? Write only INCREASES, “SECREASES
or REMAINS THE SAME. (1)
RY
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NSC
QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page)
74 The hydrogen carbonate ion (HCO; ) can act as both an acid
and a base.
7.1.1 Define an acid and a base in terms of the
Lowry-Bronsted theory. @)
7.1.2 What are substances, which can act as both an acid
and a base, called? Q
Consider the following equations:
A. HyCO3+ H2O = H,0* + HCO;
B. HCO; +H,O # HsO0* + CO?
7.1.3 In which of the above reactions dees HCO; acts as an
acid? Answer only A or B. @)
7.44 Give the conjugate base of H:COs. ra
7.1.5 Why is HCO, a diprotic acid? a)
72 60 om” of a 0,50 moldm® solution of hydrochloric acid is added
to 0,8 g of solid calcium carbonate (CaCO,). The CaCO; reacts
completely, The balanced equation for the reaction is as
follows:
2HCI + CaCO, ~ CaCh + CO. + HO
7.24 Galoulate the number of moles of HCI that have reacted with
the CaCOs, i)
7.2.2 Calculate the pH of the solution when the reaction is
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page)
A learner sets up a standard Ni-Cu electrochemical call and connects it
to 3 0,5 V bub.
a4 Write down the cell notation for this cell. Q)
8.2 ‘What ie the polarity of the Ni electrode? (
8.3 Which electrode is the cathode? (1)
84 Use a relevant calculation to determine whether the bulb will
burn or not. 4
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NSC
QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page)
The simplified diagram below represents an electrolytic cell which is
used for the electrolysis of a concentrated sodium chloride solution.
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Concentrated NaC! (aq)
Chlorine gas is released at electrode Y.
9.4 Which electrode, X or ¥, is positive?
9.2 ‘What will be formed at electrode X?
9.3 Wiite down the haif reaction to explain your answer to
QUESTION 9.2,
2.4 is X the cathode or the anode’?
9.5 in which direction do electrons fiow in the extemal circuit?
(Kto ¥ or ¥ toX.)
9.6 Give the NAME of the substance that acts as reducing agent.
9.7 Write a balanced net equation for the reaction that takes place
in this cell.
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NSC
QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page)
A group of learners want to start a vegetable garden at school to supply
the community with vegetables. They are given three bags of fertilizer
by a farmer. The three bags are marked as follows:
FERTILIZER A: 3:2:1 (28)
FERTILIZER B: | 2:3:4 (22)
FERTILIZER C: Ammonium sulphate
10.1 What is represented by each of the following in fertilizer A7
1.4.1 3:21
10,12 28
10.2 Calculate the:
10.2.1 Percentage nitrogen in fertilizer A
(1)
)
@)
10.22 Mass of potassium present in a 20 kg bag of fertilizer B 3)
10.3 Write a balanced equation for the preparation of fertilizer C
from ammonia and a suitable acid. Q)
10.4 — Give the name of the process which is used to manufacture the
acid needed for the preparation of fertilizer C. ()
10.6 Name ONE function of phosphorous in plants, a)
After some time a fish pond in the garden tus green and starts to
10.6 Name the phenomenon which ocours in the fish pond. (i)
10.7 Give a possible cause for the phenomenon in QUESTION 10.6. (Wy
10.8 Name ONE negative impact that this phenomenon may have, he
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