# Physical Sciences Grade 11 P2 Gauteng November 2023 QP (Eng)

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            PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
                     2023
                       NOVEMBER 2023
                           GRADE 11

                  PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY

                            PAPER 2

TIME: 3 hours

MARKS: 150

11 pages + 4 data sheets

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                                             PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY          2
                                             (PAPER 2)             GRADE 11

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.   Write your name in the appropriate space in the ANSWER BOOK.

2.   This question paper consists of NINE questions. Answer ALL questions in the
     ANSWER BOOK.

3.   Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.

4.   Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
     question paper.

5.   Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between
     QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.

6.   You may use a non-programmable calculator.

7.   You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

8.   You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.

9.   Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

10. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

11. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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                                                        PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY     3
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QUESTION 1: 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 number (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11D.

1.1   Which of the bonds between the atoms below has the highest polarity?

      A        H–N
      B        H - Cℓ
      C        H–O
      D        H–C                                                                        (2)

1.2   The graph below shows how the potential energy varies with distance
      between the nuclei of two oxygen atoms when a double bond between the
      oxygen atoms (O = O) is formed.

              Potential energy (kJ.mol-1)
                                                                  Distance between
                                                                  nuclei (pm)

          Choose from the table below, the bond length and bond energy for O = O.

          BOND LENGTH (pm)                               BOND ENERGY (kJ∙mol-1)
      A   110                                            – 138
      B   120                                            – 495
      C   130                                            – 138
      D   140                                            – 495                            (2)

1.3   Consider the following statements: Which of the following is/are TRUE?

      (i)      Most elements consist of atoms.
      (ii)     Some elements consist of molecules.
      (iii)    All compounds consist of molecules.
      (iv)     Salt crystals are ionic compounds.

      A        Only (i)
      B        (i), (ii) and (iii)
      C        (ii) en (iv)
      D        (i), (ii) en (iv)                                                          (2)

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1.4   Intermolecular forces influence some physical properties of materials like surface
      tension. Which of the following statements is correct?

      A      The stronger the intermolecular force, the higher the surface tension.
      B      The stronger the intermolecular force, the higher the rate of evaporation.
      C      The stronger the intermolecular force, the lower the melting point.
      D      The weaker the intermolecular force, the higher the boiling point.               (2)

1.5   Determine what the new pressure in kPa will be if 750 ml nitrogen gas in the
      atmosphere is compressed to 500 ml, keeping the temperature constant?

      A      2,70 x 10 -4 kPa
      B      67,53 kPa
      C      151,95 kPa
      D      1,5 atm                                                                          (2)

1.6   Hydrogen gas is a real gas that reacts like an ideal gas in the following situation:

      A      There are no attractive or repulsive forces between the molecules at high
             temperatures.
      B      The collisions between the molecules are perfectly elastic.
      C      There is no movement of the molecules at zero Kelvin.
      D      It forms a liquid at high pressures.                                             (2)

1.7   A standard solution ...

      A      contains one mole of solute per dm3.
      B      must always be made up to 1 dm3.
      C      is a solution of which the concentration is precisely known.
      D      is a solution made up of oxalic acid.                                            (2)

1.8   Which of the following is NOT a conjugate acid-base pair?

      A      HCℓ and Cℓ-
      B      HCO3- and H2CO3
      C      HSO−4 and H2SO4
      D      OH- and H3O+

1.9   Instant hot and cold packs function by dissolving a salt into water. As the salt
      dissociates, heat is either released in an exothermic reaction or absorbed in an
      endothermic reaction. Which of the following reactions will be best suited to be
      used as a hot pack?

      A      CH3COOMg + 4 H2O → CH3COOMg.4H2O                   ∆H = -13,3 kJ.mol-1
      B      CH3COONa + 3 H2O → CH3COONa.3H2O                   ∆H = -19,7 kJ.mol-1
      C      Ba(OH)2 + H2O → Ba 2+ + 2OH - + H2O                ∆H = + 21,9 kJ.mol-1
      D      NH4NO3 + H2O    NH4 + + NO3 - + H2O                ∆H = +25,4 kJ.mol-1           (2)

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1.10 Consider the reaction: Pb(s) + Cu2+(aq)        Pb2+(aq) + Cu(s)
      The oxidised product is ...

      A      Pb.
      B      Pb2+.
      C      Cu.
      D      Cu2+.                                                                       (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

Calcium carbonate is a dietary supplement used when the intake of calcium through the
diet is not enough. The body requires calcium to maintain healthy bones, muscles,
nervous system and heart. Calcium carbonate can also be used as an antacid to relieve
heartburn. Calcium carbonate can be produced with the following reaction:

                                    CaO + CO2     CaCO3

2.1 Draw a Lewis diagram for:

     2.1.1 CO2                                                                           (2)

     2.1.2 Ca2+                                                                          (2)

2.2 Define a covalent bond.                                                              (2)

2.3 Identify the metal in the above reaction.                                            (1)

2.4 Explain a metallic bond.                                                             (2)

2.5 Which of the two reactants in this reaction would most likely be:

     2.5.1 A gas at room temperature?                                                    (1)

     2.5.2 A solid at room temperature?                                                  (1)

2.6 Define electronegativity.                                                            (2)

2.7 Use electronegativity to determine the type of bonds that will form in CaO.          (2)

2.8 Will CO2 be a polar or non-polar molecule?                                           (1)

2.9 Explain the answer to QUESTION 2.8 by using a calculation and referring to the
    shape of the molecule.                                                               (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

The physical properties of matter, such as vapour pressure, melting or boiling points,
depend on intermolecular forces.

3.1   Define the term boiling point.                                                         (2)

3.2   Group 17 on the periodic table forms diatomic molecules, e.g. F2 and Cℓ2.

      3.2.1   What type of intermolecular forces will there be between the molecules?
                                                                                             (1)

      3.2.2   Which ONE of the following halogens will have the highest boiling point?
              Cℓ2 or I2.                                                                     (1)

      3.2.3   Explain your answer to QUESTION 3.2.2.                                         (3)

3.3   Study the following substances:

      HCℓ, Cℓ2, NH3, CO2, CaCℓ2

      Which of the above will have:

      3.3.1   Hydrogen bonds?                                                                (1)

      3.3.2   Dipole-dipole forces?                                                          (1)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

Learners conducted an investigation to determine the relationship between the pressure
and volume of a given mass of O2 gas, while keeping the temperature constant.

                    Volume scale

                                   Air
                                   Glass tube

                                             Pressure gauge

                                       Oil                    foot pump

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They made the sketch graph below, to show their results:

4.1.   Write a suitable investigative question for this investigation.                             (2)

4.2.   Write down the:

       4.2.1    Independent variable                                                               (1)

       4.2.2    Controlled variable                                                                (1)

4.3    Name and state the law that is being investigated here.                                     (3)

4.4    Calculate the value of X using other values given on the graph.                             (3)

4.5    Like all real gases, this gas will liquify at very low temperatures. Explain why this
       happens.                                                                                    (2)

4.6    If this experiment was conducted at a room temperature of 25 ˚C, calculate the
       amount of mole of O2(g) at a pressure of 200kPa.                                            (4)

A sealed glass tube with 20 cm3 of nitrogen gas is heated.

4.7    Define temperature.                                                                         (2)

4.8    Use the kinetic theory to describe how the above change will influence the
       pressure experienced by the 20 cm3 N2(g).                                                 (3)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

5.1.   Aspirin is known by the chemical name acetylsalicylic acid. The empirical formula
       of aspirin consists of 60,0% carbon and 4,44% hydrogen and oxygen.

       5.1.1   Define the term empirical formula.                                                  (2)

       5.1.2   Determine the empirical formula of aspirin.                                         (6)

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      5.1.3   If the molecular mass of aspirin is 180 g.mol-1, what is its
              molecular formula?                                                                 (2)

5.2   The molar mass of hydrated sodium carbonate is found to be 268 g∙mol -1. The
      formula of the hydrated sodium carbonate is Na2CO3.xH2O.
      Calculate the number of moles of water (x) in the compound.                              (4)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)

6.1   If a solution of silver nitrate (AgNO3) is mixed with solution of potassium chloride
      (KCℓ), a precipitate of AgCℓ is produced according to the following reaction:

                         KCℓ(aq) + AgNO3(aq) → AgCℓ(s) + KNO3(aq)

      55 cm3 of a potassium chloride solution with a concentration of 0,25 mol.dm -3 is
      added to 70 cm3 of a silver nitrate solution with a concentration of
      0,15 mol.dm-3.

      6.1.1   What is meant by limiting reagent?                                                 (2)

      6.1.2   Determine which substance is the limiting reagent.                                 (5)

      6.1.3   What mass of AgCl has precipitated?                                                (4)

6.2   Mary heats 50 g of CaCO3 that reacts according to the following reaction:

                                     CaCO3 → CaO + CO2

      She collects the formed CO2 gas.

      6.2.1   Determine the number of moles of the CaCO3.                                        (3)

      6.2.2   She obtains only 18,2 g CO2 gas. Determine the percentage purity of the
              CaCO3.                                                                             (5)

      6.2.3   Calculate the mass of CO2 gas that Mary could collect if CaCO3 was only
              70% pure.                                                                        (5)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

7.1   Sulphuric acid is a strong acid and an example of a diprotic acid.

      7.1.1   Define an acid in terms of the Lowry-Brønsted theory.                              (2)

      7.1.2   Give a reason why sulphuric acid is referred to as a diprotic acid.                (2)

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      HSO−
         4 can behave either as an acid or a base.

      7.1.3   Write down ONE word for the underlined phrase in the above sentence.          (1)

7.2   A learner uses a standard solution of sodium hydrogen carbonate to determine
      the concentration of a sulphuric acid solution.

      7.2.1   What is meant by a “standard solution”?                                       (2)

      7.2.2   Write down the balanced equation for the reaction of sulphuric acid with
              water.                                                                        (3)

7.3   In a titration, the learner finds that 20 cm3 of a 0,2 mol.dm-3 solution of sodium
      hydrogen carbonate neutralises 12 cm3 of the sulphuric acid solution. The
      balanced equation for this reaction is:

                       2NaHCO3 + H2SO4→ Na2SO4 + 2CO2 + 2H2O

      7.3.1   Calculate the concentration of the H2SO4 solution.                            (5)

      7.3.2   Which of the indicators listed below should be used in this titration?
              Briefly explain your answer.

                   Indicator             pH range in which the colour changes
                   Methyl orange         3,1 – 4,4
                   Bromothymol blue 6,0 – 7,6
                   Phenolphthalein       8,3 – 10,0
                                                                                            (3)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)

Certain chemical reactions are often used to reduce swelling after an athletic injury.
In a lab experiment the following reaction was tested and the sketch graph below was
obtained.

                        NH4Cℓ + H2O → NH4 + + Cℓ - + H2O

                                Course of the reaction

8.1    Is this an exothermic or endothermic reaction?                                     (1)

8.2.   Explain the answer to QUESTION 8.1.                                                (2)

8.3.   State the enthalpy of this reaction.                                               (2)

8.4    Which number on the graph represents the enthalpy for the reverse reaction?        (1)

8.5    Define activation energy.                                                          (2)

8.6    Give the number on the graph that represents the activated complex.                (1)

8.7    Explain how a catalyst would affect the activation energy in the reaction.         (2)

8.8    Redraw the sketch graph on you answer sheet and use a dotted line to indicate
       the changes after adding a catalyst.                                               (2)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)

9.1   Oxidation numbers make it easier to determine whether an element or a
      substance is oxidised or reduced during a chemical reaction.

      9.1.1   Define oxidation in terms of oxidation numbers.                           (2)

      9.1.2   Calculate the oxidation number of chromium in Cr2O72−.                    (2)

9.2   Consider the UNBALANCED equation below:

                             Fe2+(aq) + Cℓ2(g) → Fe3+(aq) + Cℓ-

      9.2.1   Give a reason why the reaction above is a redox reaction.                 (1)

      9.2.2   Identify the FORMULA of the reducing agent. Explain the answer in
              terms of the oxidation number.                                            (2)

      9.2.3   Write down the reduction half-reaction.                                   (2)

      9.2.4   Write down the balanced net redox reaction.                               (4)
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                                                                              TOTAL:   150

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                   DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11
                           PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY)

               GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 11
                          VRAESTEL 2 (CHEMIE)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES

       NAME/NAAM          SYMBOL/SIMBOOL                   VALUE/WAARDE
Avogadro's constant
                                NA                         6,02 x 1023 mol-1
Avogadro se konstante
Molar gas constant
                                 R                          8,31 J∙K-1∙mol-1
Molêre gaskonstante
Standard pressure
                                 p                         1,013 x 105 Pa
Standaarddruk
Molar gas volume at STP
                                Vm                          22,4 dm3∙mol-1
Molêre gasvolume by STD
Standard temperature
                                T                              273 K
Standaardtemperatuur

TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES

 p1V1 p 2 V2
     =                          pV = nRT
  T1   T2
   m                               N
n=                              n=
   M                               NA
   V                               n                                m
n=                              c=               OR/OF         c=
   Vm                              V                                MV
ca Va     n                           𝑄               Q
        = na                    n=        or/of n =
cb Vb      b                          𝑒               𝑞𝑒

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                     TABLE 3: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS/TABEL 3: DIE PERIODIEKE TABEL VAN ELEMENTE

       1            2           3           4           5            6            7             8            9            10           11           12            13            14          15            16        17         18
      (I)          (II)                                                                                                                                          (III)         (IV)         (V)          (VI)      (VII)      (VIII)
                                                                                        Atomic number/
        1                                         KEY/SLEUTEL                             Atoomgetal                                                                                                                           2
2,1     H                                                                                                                                                                                                                      He
        1                                                                                                                                                                                                                      4
                                                                                                29
        3             4                           Electronegativity/                                              Symbol/                                           5             6           7             8            9     10
1,0     Li   1,5     Be                           Elektronegatiwiteit                     1,9   Cu                Simbool                                  2,0     B     2,5     C    3,0    N     3,5     O     4,0    F      Ne
        7             9                                                                                                                                            11            12          14            16           19     20
                                                                                                63,5
       11           12                                                                                                                                             13            14          15            16           17     18
       Na           Mg                                                                                                                                             Aℓ            Si          P             S            Cℓ     Ar
0,9    23    1,2    24
                                                                 Approximate relative atomic mass/                                                         1,5     27    1,8     28   2,1    31    2,5     32    3,0   35,5    40
                                                                 Benaderde relatiewe atoommassa
       19            20         21          22           23           24           25           26           27            28           29           30            31           32           33            34           35     36
0,8    K     1,0     Ca   1,3   Sc    1,5   Ti    1,6    V     1,6    Cr    1,5    Mn    1,8    Fe    1,8    Co     1,8    Ni    1,9    Cu    1,6    Zn    1,6     Ga    1,8    Ge    2,0    As    2,4     Se    2,8    Br     Kr
       39            40         45          48           51           52           55           56           59            59          63,5          65            70           73           75            79           80     84
       37            38         39          40           41           42           43            44           45            46           47           48           49            50           51            52           53    54
0,8    Rb    1,0     Sr   1,2   Y     1,4   Zr           Nb    1,8    Mo    1,9    Tc    2,2    Ru    2,2    Rh     2,2    Pd    1,9    Ag    1,7    Cd    1,7     In    1,8    Sn    1,9    Sb    2,1     Te    2,5      I   Xe
       86            88         89          91           92           96                        101          103           106          108          112          115           119          122           128          127   131
        55           56          57          72           73           74           75           76           77            78           79           80           81            82           83           84           85     86
       Cs           Ba          La           Hf          Ta            W           Re           Os            Ir            Pt          Au           Hg            Tℓ           Pb            Bi           Po           At     Rn
0,7          0,9                      1,6                                                                                                                  1,8           1,8          1,9          2,0           2,5
       133          137         139         179          181          184          186          190          192           195          197          201          204           207          209

       87            88         89
0,7    Fr    0,9    Ra          Ac                       58           59           60          61            62            63           64           65           66            67           68           69            70     71
                    226                                 Ce            Pr          Nd           Pm           Sm            Eu           Gd           Tb           Dy            Ho            Er          Tm            Yb     Lu
                                                        140          141          144                       150           152          157          159          163           165          167          169           173    175
                                                     90              91       92               93           94        95           96               97           98            99       100          101           102        103
                                                    Th               Pa        U               Np           Pu        Am           Cm               Bk           Cf            Es       Fm           Md            No          Lr
                                                    232                       238

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                                                             TABLE 4A: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
                                                             TABEL 4A: STANDAARD REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
                                                                      Half-reactions/Halfreaksies            E (V)
                                                                         F2(g) + 2e−     ⇌   2F−             + 2,87
                                                                              3+
                                                                           Co + e    −
                                                                                         ⇌   Co2+            + 1,81
                                                                    H2O2 + 2H+ +2e−      ⇌   2H2O             +1,77
                                                                      −
                                                                  MnO 4 + 8H+ + 5e−      ⇌   Mn2+ + 4H2O     + 1,51
                                                                        Cℓ2(g) + 2e−     ⇌   2Cℓ−            + 1,36
                                                                     2−
                                                                Cr2O 7 + 14H+ + 6e−      ⇌         3+
                                                                                             2Cr + 7H2O      + 1,33
                                                                             +
                                                                   O2(g) + 4H + 4e   −   ⇌   2H2O            + 1,23
                                                                   MnO2 + 4H+ + 2e−      ⇌   Mn2+ + 2H2O     + 1,23
                                                                          Pt2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Pt              + 1,20
                                                                         Br2(ℓ) + 2e−    ⇌   2Br−            + 1,07
                                                                      −
                                                                   NO 3 + 4H+ + 3e−      ⇌   NO(g) + 2H2O    + 0,96

                                                                                                                      Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë
                                                                            2+
                                                                          Hg + 2e    −   ⇌   Hg(ℓ)           + 0,85
                                                                            Ag+ + e−     ⇌   Ag              + 0,80

Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
                                                                       −
                                                                    NO 3 + 2H+ + e−      ⇌   NO2(g) + H2O    + 0,80
                                                                           Fe3+ + e−     ⇌   Fe2+            + 0,77
                                                                   O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e−     ⇌   H2O2            + 0,68
                                                                             I2 + 2e−    ⇌   2I−             + 0,54
                                                                                 +
                                                                            Cu + e   −   ⇌   Cu              + 0,52
                                                                             +
                                                                    SO2 + 4H + 4e    −   ⇌   S + 2H2O        + 0,45
                                                                    2H2O + O2 + 4e−      ⇌   4OH−            + 0,40
                                                                          Cu2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Cu              + 0,34
                                                                     2−
                                                                  SO 4 + 4H+ + 2e−       ⇌   SO2(g) + 2H2O   + 0,17
                                                                              2+
                                                                           Cu + e    −
                                                                                         ⇌   Cu    +
                                                                                                             + 0,16
                                                                          Sn4+ + 2e−     ⇌   Sn2+            + 0,15
                                                                       S + 2H+ + 2e−     ⇌   H2S(g)          + 0,14
                                                                          2H+ + 2e−      ⇌   H2(g)            0,00
                                                                          Fe3+ + 3e−     ⇌   Fe              − 0,06
                                                                          Pb2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Pb              − 0,13
                                                                          Sn2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Sn              − 0,14
                                                                          Ni2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Ni              − 0,27
                                                                          Co2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Co              − 0,28
                                                                          Cd2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Cd              − 0,40
                                                                           Cr3+ + e−     ⇌   Cr2+            − 0,41
                                                                            2+
                                                                          Fe + 2e    −
                                                                                         ⇌   Fe              − 0,44
                                                                          Cr3+ + 3e−     ⇌   Cr              − 0,74
                                                                          Zn2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Zn              − 0,76
                                                                         2H2O + 2e−      ⇌   H2(g) + 2OH−    − 0,83
                                                                          Cr2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Cr              − 0,91
                                                                         Mn2+ + 2e−      ⇌   Mn              − 1,18
                                                                          Aℓ3+ + 3e−     ⇌   Aℓ              − 1,66
                                                                         Mg2+ + 2e−      ⇌   Mg              − 2,36
                                                                            Na+ + e−     ⇌   Na              − 2,71
                                                                          Ca2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Ca              − 2,87
                                                                          Sr2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Sr              − 2,89
                                                                          Ba2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Ba              − 2,90
                                                                            Cs+ + e-     ⇌   Cs              – 2,92
                                                                             K+ + e−     ⇌   K               − 2,93
                                                                                 +
                                                                             Li + e  −
                                                                                         ⇌   Li              − 3,05

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                                                              TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
                                                              TABEL 4B: STANDAARD REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE

                                                                         Half-reactions/Halfreaksies              E (V)
                                                                                Li+ + e−    ⇌                     − 3,05

                                                                                                                           Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë
                                                                                                Li

Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
                                                                                K+ + e−     ⇌   K                 − 2,93
                                                                               Cs+ + e−     ⇌   Cs                − 2,92
                                                                             Ba2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Ba                − 2,90
                                                                             Sr2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Sr                − 2,89
                                                                             Ca2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Ca                − 2,87
                                                                               Na+ + e−     ⇌   Na                − 2,71
                                                                            Mg2+ + 2e−      ⇌   Mg                − 2,36
                                                                             Aℓ3+ + 3e−     ⇌   Aℓ                − 1,66
                                                                            Mn2+ + 2e−      ⇌   Mn                − 1,18
                                                                             Cr2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Cr                − 0,91
                                                                            2H2O + 2e   −   ⇌   H2(g) + 2OH   −
                                                                                                                  − 0,83
                                                                             Zn2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Zn                − 0,76
                                                                             Cr3+ + 3e−     ⇌   Cr                − 0,74
                                                                             Fe2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Fe                − 0,44
                                                                              Cr3+ + e−     ⇌   Cr2+              − 0,41
                                                                             Cd2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Cd                − 0,40
                                                                             Co2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Co                − 0,28
                                                                             Ni2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Ni                − 0,27
                                                                             Sn2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Sn                − 0,14
                                                                             Pb2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Pb                − 0,13
                                                                             Fe3+ + 3e−     ⇌   Fe                − 0,06
                                                                             2H+ + 2e−      ⇌   H2(g)              0,00
                                                                          S + 2H+ + 2e−     ⇌   H2S(g)            + 0,14
                                                                             Sn4+ + 2e−     ⇌   Sn2+              + 0,15
                                                                                 2+
                                                                              Cu + e    −   ⇌   Cu    +
                                                                                                                  + 0,16
                                                                        2−
                                                                     SO 4 + 4H+ + 2e−       ⇌   SO2(g) + 2H2O     + 0,17
                                                                               2+
                                                                             Cu + 2e    −
                                                                                            ⇌   Cu                + 0,34
                                                                       2H2O + O2 + 4e   −   ⇌   4OH       −
                                                                                                                  + 0,40
                                                                       SO2 + 4H+ + 4e−      ⇌   S + 2H2O          + 0,45
                                                                               Cu+ + e−     ⇌   Cu                + 0,52
                                                                                I2 + 2e−    ⇌   2I−               + 0,54
                                                                      O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e−     ⇌   H2O2              + 0,68
                                                                              Fe3+ + e−     ⇌   Fe2+              + 0,77
                                                                          −
                                                                       NO 3 + 2H+ + e−      ⇌   NO2(g) + H2O      + 0,80
                                                                                    +
                                                                               Ag + e   −   ⇌   Ag                + 0,80
                                                                             Hg2+ + 2e−     ⇌   Hg(ℓ)             + 0,85
                                                                         −
                                                                      NO 3 + 4H+ + 3e−      ⇌   NO(g) + 2H2O      + 0,96
                                                                            Br2(ℓ) + 2e −   ⇌   2Br   −
                                                                                                                  + 1,07
                                                                             Pt2+ + 2 e−    ⇌   Pt                + 1,20
                                                                      MnO2 + 4H+ + 2e−      ⇌   Mn2+ + 2H2O       + 1,23
                                                                      O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e−     ⇌   2H2O              + 1,23
                                                                        2−
                                                                   Cr2O 7 + 14H+ + 6e−      ⇌         3+
                                                                                                2Cr + 7H2O        + 1,33

                                                                           Cℓ2(g) + 2e  −   ⇌   2Cℓ   −
                                                                                                                  + 1,36
                                                                         −
                                                                     MnO 4 + 8H+ + 5e−      ⇌         2+
                                                                                                Mn + 4H2O         + 1,51
                                                                                +
                                                                       H2O2 + 2H +2 e   −   ⇌   2H2O               +1,77
                                                                              Co3+ + e−     ⇌   Co2+              + 1,81
                                                                            F2(g) + 2e−     ⇌   2F−               + 2,87

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