# Physical Sciences Grade 10 P2 Gauteng June 2017 QP (Eng) > Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 2 question paper from the Gauteng June 2017 (English), 10 pages. Read online or download the free PDF. - Page: https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p2-english-june-2017-question-paper/a921f6c6-1d37-4507-ba39-1fb323c19e09 - Updated: 2026-09-27 - Subject: Physical Sciences - Grade: Grade 10 - Language: English - Document type: Question paper - Year: 2017 - Exam period: Gauteng June - Paper: 2 - Curriculum: CAPS - Pages: 10 Breadcrumbs: [Home](https://www.hlayiso.com/) › [Library](https://www.hlayiso.com/library) › [Grade 10](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10) › [Physical Sciences](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/grade-10/physical-sciences) › [Physical Sciences Grade 10 P2 Gauteng June 2017 QP (Eng)](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p2-english-june-2017-question-paper/a921f6c6-1d37-4507-ba39-1fb323c19e09) ## About this document Physical Sciences · Grade 10 · Gauteng June · 2017 · English. Question paper, 10 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION JUNE 2017 GRADE 10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES PAPER 2 CHEMISTRY TIME: 90 minutes MARKS: 100 9 pages + 1 data sheet P.T.O. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 2 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION PHYSICAL SCIENCES Paper 2 TIME: 90 minutes MARKS: 100 INSTRUCTIONS 1. Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK. 2. This question paper consists of TWO sections SECTION A: 20 marks SECTION B: 80 marks 3. You may use a non-programmable calculator. 4. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments. 5. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question paper. 6. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required. 7. Round-off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places. P.T.O. ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 3 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 SECTION A QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION 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 – 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.1 The three subatomic particles of an atom are ... A neutrons, ions, protons. B electrons, neutrons, cations. C electrons, protons, neutrons. D protons, electrons, neutral. (2) 1.2 Elements are arranged in the periodic table according to their ... A relative atomic mass. B mass number. C atomic number. D atomic mass. (2) 1.3 The diagram below shows a chromatogram of an ink X used in a fraud case and four inks A, B, C and D from four suspects. X A B C D Which ink, from A to D, is most likely to have been use in the fraud case? (2) 1.4 Which of the following is a homogenous mixture? A Oil and water B Ethanol C Air D Sand and water (2) P.T.O. ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 4 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 1.5 The change in phase from a gas to liquid is called ... A melting. B condensation. C freezing. D boiling. (2) 1.6 An example of a diatomic molecule is ... . A Cl2 B H2O C CO2 D H2O2 (2) 1.7 The following electron configuration 1s2 2s2 2p6 3s2, represent ... . A Na B Mg2+ C F+ D Mg (2) 1.8 The correct formula for aluminium oxide is ... . A Al2O3 B Al3O2 C AlO3 D AlO (2) 1.9 Which of the following is a physical reaction? A Sugar caramelises B Iron and sulphur are melted together C Gold melts. D A piece of magnesium burns in air. (2) 1.10 Which of the following equations shows the balanced chemical equation between aluminium and chlorine? A Aℓ + Cℓ → AℓCℓ B Aℓ + Cℓ2 → AℓCℓ2 C 2Aℓ + 3Cℓ2 → 2AℓCℓ3 D 4Aℓ + 3Cℓ2 → 2Aℓ2Cℓ3 (2) [20] TOTAL SECTION A: 20 P.T.O. ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 5 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 SECTION B QUESTION 2 Learners conducted an experiment to determine the heating curve of water. They heated ice in a beaker and recorded the temperature of the water over a period of time. The results for the experiment are shown in the graph below. 150 D 100 E Temperature (⁰C) 50 B 0 C -50 -100 A 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 Time (min) 2.1 Write down a suitable aim for the experiment. (2) 2.2 Write down the ... 2.2.1 dependent variable. (1) 2.2.2 independent variable. (1) 2.3 The following apparatus and chemicals were used during the experiment: A bunsen burner, a trip stand and gauze, a beaker, ice, a thermometer and a stop watch. Write down, in point form, the method used to conduct the experiment. (4) 2.4 Making reference to intermolecular forces and average kinetic energy between molecules, explain what is happening ... 2.4.1 between points D and E. (3) 2.4.2 at point A. (3) P.T.O. ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 6 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 2.5 Are the changes shown by the results in the graph above, physical or chemical? Explain your answer. (3) 2.6 If the heating continues beyond point E, will the water be changed into oxygen and hydrogen. Explain you answer. (3) [20] QUESTION 3 3.1 Differentiate between an element and a compound. (4) 3.2 The table below is a key of elements. Oxygen Nitrogen Hydrogen A B C Use the key and the diagrams A, B and C above to answer the questions that follow. 3.2.1 Which compound (A, B or C) is considered to be an element? (1) 3.2.2 What type of bond exists between atoms in compound B? (1) 3.2.3 Write down the chemical formulae for each of the compounds represented by A, B and C. (3) 3.2.4 Draw Lewis diagrams for compounds A and C. (4) 3.2.5 Write down the CHEMICAL NAME for compounds A, B and C. (3) 3.2.6 Use the above key and a diagram to represent the balanced chemical equation below: N2 (g) + O2 (g) → NO2 (g) (4) [20] P.T.O. ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 7 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 QUESTION 4 Study the table below and answer the questions follow. Atom Electron configuration 2 2 1 A 1s 2s 2p 2 2 2 B 1s 2s 2p C 2 2 3 1s 2s 2p D 2 2 4 1s 2s 2p E 2 2 5 1s 2s 2p F 2 2 6 1s 2s 2p 4.1 Which atom represented above is a noble gas? (1) 4.2 Explain what is meant by first ionisation energy. (2) 4.3 Identify which atom in the table above has the greatest first ionisation energy. (1) 4.4 How many valence electrons does atom E have? (1) 4.5 If the elements represented above are for elements in the second period of the periodic table, which atom is represented by C? (1) 4.6 Which element has the same number of valence electrons as Sulphur? (1) 4.7 Which atom will form an ion with a charge of 3+ and what is the real name of this atom? (2) [9] P.T.O. ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 8 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 QUESTION 5 Three isotopes of magnesium exists in nature. The magnesium isotopes Mg-25 and Mg-26 are used during absorption, circulation and metabolism in animals and humans. The relative abundance and masses of the isotopes of magnesium are shown in the table below. Study the table and answer the questions follow. Percentage abundance Relative Isotope Mass 24 Mg 78,99 23,985 25 Mg 10,00 24,986 26 Mg 11,01 25,985 5.1 Define the term isotope. (2) 5.2 Draw the aufbau diagram for the magnesium ion formed. (3) 5.3 Explain what is meant by relative atomic mass. (2) 5.4 Determine the relative atomic mass for the element magnesium. (4) 5.5 The following graph shows the consecutive ionisation energies for the element magnesium. Ionisation Energy Kj.mol-1 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Number of electrons removed 5.5.1 Write down the electron configuration of the magnesium. (2) 5.5.2 What conclusion can be drawn from the graph of ionisation energy against the number of electrons removed? (2) 5.5.3 Explain your answer to Question 5.5.2 in terms of core electrons and valance electrons (4) [19] P.T.O. ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com PHYSICAL SCIENCES 9 Paper 2 (CHEMISTRY) GRADE 10 QUESTION 6 6.1 Give the Law of Conservation of Mass. (2) 6.2 The Haber Process is a reaction used in the production of fertilizer. The chemical equation for the reaction is shown below: N2(g) + H2(g) → NH3(g) 6.2.1 Is the reaction a synthesis or decomposition reaction? (1) 6.2.2 Give a reason for your answer to Question 6.2.1. (2) 6.3 Use the Law of Constant Composition to determine whether mass is conserved during the reaction above. (5) 6.4 Write down a balanced equation to demonstrate that mass is conserved for the Haber process. 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