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CHEMISTRY- PAPER 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Question 1 (2)
1.1 A (2)
1.2 B (2)
1.3 B (2)
1.4 B (2)
1.5 A (2)
1.6 B (2)
1.7 A (2)
1.8 D (2)
1.9 B (2)
1.10 D (2)
1.11 A (2)
1.12 C (2)
1.13 B (2)
1.14 D (2)
[28]
Question 2
2.1.1 Alkyne (1)
2.1.2 Hydroxyl (1)
2.1.3 C (1)
2.1.4 2-methylpentan-2-one (2)
2.1.5 (2)
(3)
2.1.6 2C4H10 + 13O2 8CO2 + 16H2O bal
(2)
2.2.1 Compounds with the same molecular formula but different positions of the
side chain, substituent or functional group on the parent chain.
2.2.2 C and D (1)
2.3 (2)
2.4 Propanoic acid (2)
[17]
Question 3
3.1.1 B (1)
3.1.2 E (1)
3.1.3 F (1)
(3)
3.2.1 2-bromo-3-chloro-4-methylpentane
3.2.2 Ethene (1)
3.3.1 (2)
3.3.2 (2)
3.4.1 Compounds that have the same molecular formula but different functional (2)
groups.
3.4.2 B and F (1)
Question 4
4.1.1 Carboxyl group (1)
4.1.2 Ketones (1)
4.1.3 Addition (1)
4.2 Ethene (1)
4.3 CO2 / Carbon dioxide (2)
H2O / Water
4.4.1 (2)
4.4.2 (2)
[10]
Question 5 (2)
5.1.1 B (2)
5.1.2 (2)
5.1.3 CnH2n – 2 (1)
(3)
5.1.4 4-ethyl-5-methylhept-2-yne
5.1.5 Butan-2-one (2)
5.2.1 Alkanes (2)
5.2.2 (2)
2-methylpropane
5.3.1 Haloalkanes (1)
5.3.2 Substitution (1)
Question 6
6.1 Temperature at which the vapour pressure of a substance is equal to the (2)
atmospheric pressure.
6.2.1 As the chain length increases, the boiling point increases (1)
6.2.2 An increase in chain length leads to an increase in the strength of London (3)
forces and molecular mass, resulting in higher boiling point and more energy
required to overcome the London forces.
6.2.3 Alkene – London forces (3)
Alcohols – London forces, dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds.
Since hydrogen bonds are stronger than London forces, the boiling point of
alcohols will be higher.
[9]
Question 7
7.1 Single bonds between carbon atoms (1)
7.2.1 -O–H (1)
7.2.2 (2)
7.3.1 What is the relationship between the boiling point and chain length in (2)
alkanes?
7.3.2 Alkanes have London forces. As chain length increases, so does London (2)
forces.
7.4 Propane – London forces. (2)
Propanol – London forces, dipole-dipole forces and hydrogen bonds.
Since hydrogen bonding is stronger than london forces, the boiling point of
propanol is greater than the boiling point of propaneas more energy is
required to overcome the intermolecular forces.
[10]
Question 8
8.1.1 Alkene (1)
8.2.1 Addition (1)
8.2.2 Substitution (1)
8.2.3 Dehydration (1)
8.2.4 Addition (1)
8.3 Propan-2-ol (1)
8.4 Catalyst / Dehydration agent (1)
8.5 Concentrated strong base / NaOH (2)
Warm ethanolic , Mild heat any 2 [9]
Question 9
9.1 Haloalkane/alkyl halide
(1)
9.2
9.2.1 Elimination/dehydrohalogenation
(1)
9.2.2 Substitution/hydrolysis
(1)
9.2.3 Esterification/condensation
(1)
9.3
9.3.1 (Mild) heat/Heating/
Dilute (strong base) NaOH/KOH/LiOH)
OR
Add water/H2OH2O by (2)
9.3.2 Propan-1-ol/1-propanol
Marking criteria
Correct stem and functional group i.e. propanol
Whole name correct propan-1-ol
(2)
9.4
9.5
POSITIVE MARKING FROM Q4.3.2 ONLY IF THE COMPOUND IN Q4.3.2 IS AN
ALCOHOL.
9.5.1
H H
H
H O
H C C
C O C C H
H H H
9.5.2 (Concentrated) sulphuric acidH2SO4 (1)
[13]
CHEMICAL CHANGE
Energy changes
Class activity
1.1 A – Energy of reactants
(1)
B – Activation energy for the forward reaction without the catalyst
(1)
C - Activated complex (1)
(1)
D – Activation energy for the forward reaction with the catalyst
(1)
E – Energy of products (1)
(1)
F – Enthalpy / heat of reaction
(1)
1.2 ∆H = E products – E reactants
= 60 – 40
= 20kJ (3)
1.3 Exothermic (1)
1.4 Non-spontaneous (2)
1.5 Decreases (1)
[12]
CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
Question 1
1.1.1 dynamic equilibrium (1)
1.1.2 NH3 was added to the system (1)
1.1.3 According to Le Chatelier an increase in the [NH3 ] will cause
the equilibrium system to counteract the stress by favouring
the side that decreases NH3.
The reverse reaction is favoured (equilibrium system shifts
to the left). The H2 and N2 increases. (3)
1.1.4
(8)
1.1.5 (a) Decrease (1)
(b) According to Le Chatelier, an increase in temperature
will cause the system to counteract by favouring the
side that will decrease the temperature. The endothermic
reaction will cause a decrease in temperature and thus
the reverse reaction is favoured. When the reverse
reaction is favoured [reactants] increases and [products]
decreases. Kc is the ratio of [products] and [reactants].
The Kc value will therefore decrease. (5)
1.2.1 decrease (2)
1.2.2 remains the same (2)
[23]
Question 2
2.1 2XA2 + A2 ⇌ 2XA3 (2)
2.2.1 When an external stress (change in pressure, temperature
or concentration) is applied to a system in chemical equilibrium,
the equilibrium point will change in such a way as to counteract
the stress. (2)
2.2.2 Stress: Decrease pressure
Response: Favour reverse reaction Graph shows rates of
both reactions decreased but reverse decreased
the least (favoured).
Reason: the reverse reaction produces more moles
of gasrelieving stress ofdecreased pressure. (3)
2.3 Kc = [XA]2[A2]
[XA3]2 (2)
2.4
Kc = (1,5)2(0,75)
12
= 1,69 (6)
[15]
Question 3
3.1 Forward reaction because the reaction rate increases /
there were only products at the start of the reaction (2)
3.2 Kc <1 The amount of reactants are greater than the
amount of products (2)
3.3 5 minutes (1)
3.4 Equal to (2)
3.5 • Both the forward and reverse reaction rates will initially
decrease
• The rate of the forward reaction will decrease more as
the forward reaction is endothermic
• Thus, the reverse reaction is initially favoured
• Decreasing the yield of NO (4)
3.6
(2)
3.7 Concentrations:
(5)
[18]
Question 4
4.1.1 Greater than - steeper gradient at time ti /gradient
decreases from t1 to t2 (3)
4.1.2 Equal to (1)
4.1.3
n(HCℓ) = 10,8 – 0,2 mol (4)
4.1.4 n(H2O) = 0,4 mol
n(Cℓ2) = 0,4 + for method. (3)
4.1.5
(4)
4.1.6
(4)
4.2 Decrease.An increase in temperature will favour the
reversereaction, as it isendothermic, to try to
reduce the heat. This will decrease the yield
low Kc. (4)
4.3.1 Decrease (2)
4.3.2 Remain the same
(2)
4.3.3 Decreases (2)
[29]
Question 5
5.1 Small, thus low concentration of product. Equilibrium lies
to the left{little NO (2)
5.2 0,2 mol (1)
5.3 1,8 mol (1)
5.4
(2)
5.5
(4)
5.6 Kc increased at higher temperature
Thus more products
Thus equilibrium shifts to right
Thus forward reaction is endothermic (4)
[14]
Question 6
6.1 2SO2 + O2 ⇌ 2SO2 (2)
6.2 concentration of SO3 decreases (2)
6.3 forward reaction rate increases more than the reverse
thus the forward reaction is endothermic (2)
6.4 equilibrium (1)
6.5 both rates decrease immediately (2)
Question 7
7.1 Reversible reaction (1)
7.2 To favour the forward reaction/production of ammonia./
To increase the yield of ammonia./Prevent the
decomposition of NH3. (1)
7.3 20% (1)
7.4.1 The (forward) reaction is exothermic
An increase in temperature favours the endothermic
reaction
The reverse reaction is favoured (resulting in a lower yield
of ammonia) OR
The (forward) reaction is exothermic
A decrease in temperature favours the
exothermic reaction
The forward reaction is favoured (resulting in a
higher yield of ammonia) (3)
7.4.2 An increase in pressure favours the reaction that produces
the lower number of moles/volume of gas
The forward reaction is favoured (resulting in a higher yield
of ammonia)OR
A decrease in pressure favours the reaction that produces the
higher number of moles/volume of gas
Forward reaction is favoured (resulting in a higher yield of ammonia) (2)
[17]
ACIDS AND BASES
Activity 1
1. B (2)
2. B (2)
3. A (2)
4. C (2)
5. B (2)
[10]
Structured Activities
Question 1
1.1.1 Each molecule can donate two hydrogen atoms (2)
1.1.2 H2SO4 (1)
1.2.1 Strong acid (1)
1.2.2 𝑝𝐻 = − log[𝐻3 𝑂+ ]
1 = − log[𝐻3 𝑂+ ]
[𝐻3 𝑂+ ] = 10−1
[𝐻3 𝑂+ ] = 0.1 𝑚𝑜𝑙. 𝑑𝑚-3 (3)
[7]
Question 2 (NORTH-WEST (SEPTEMBER) 2015)
2.1 An acid as a proton (H+) donor (2)
2.2.1 HF / F- and H3O+ / H2O (2)
2.2.2 Water (1)
2.3.1 Sulphuric acid ionises completely in water. (1)
2.3.2 H2SO4 2H+ + SO42-
[𝐻3 𝑂+ ] = 2 × 0,025
= 0.05 𝑚𝑜𝑙. 𝑑𝑚-3
𝑝𝐻 = − log[𝐻3 𝑂+ ]
𝑝𝐻 = − log[0.05]
𝑝𝐻 = 1.30 (4)
[10]
Question 3 (MPUMALANGA (SEPTEMBER) 2015)
3.1.1 A solution of precisely known concentration (2)
𝑚
3.1.2 𝑐 = 𝑀𝑉
𝑚
0,2 = (4)
56 × 0,3
𝑚 = 3,36 𝑔
3.1.3 𝑝𝑂𝐻 = − log[𝑂𝐻 − ]
𝑝𝑂𝐻 = − log[0,2]
𝑝𝑂𝐻 = 0,70
𝑝𝑂𝐻 + 𝑝𝐻 = 14
0,70 + 𝑝𝐻 = 14
𝑝𝐻 = 13,30 (5)
3.1.4 Bromothymol blue (1)
3.1.5 𝐶𝑎 𝑉𝑎 𝑛
= 𝑛1
𝐶𝑏 𝑉𝑏 2
𝐶𝑎× 20 1
= 2
0,2×15
𝐶𝑎 = 0,075 𝑚𝑜𝑙. 𝑑𝑚-3 (4)
[16]
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELLS
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS
1.1 C (2)
1.2 D (2)
1.3 C (2)
1.4 A (2)
1.5A (2)
[10]
Question 2 DBE FEB-MARCH 2017
2.1
2.1.1 Salt bridge (1)
2.1.2 Voltaic / Galvanic cell
(1)
2.2
2.2.1 Decreases (1)
2.2.2 Increases (1)
2.3
2.3.1 Y(s) → Y2+(aq) + 2e- Ignore phases
OR
Mg(s) → Mg2+(aq) + 2e-
(2)
2.3.2 Y(s) |Y2+(aq) ||Aℓ3+(aq) | Aℓ(s) OR Mg(s) |Mg2+(aq) ||Aℓ3+(aq) | Aℓ(s
OR
Y(s) | Y2+ (1 mol∙dm-3) || Aℓ3+(1 mol∙dm-3) | Aℓ(s)
Accept (3)
Y | Y2+ || Aℓ3+ | Aℓ
2.4 OPTION 1 Notes
E cell E reduction Eoxidation
Accept any other correct
0,7 1,66 - E formula from the data sheet.
Any other formula using
E oxidation 2,36 (V) unconventional
abbreviations, e.g.
Y is Mg E°cell = E°OA - E°RA
followed by correct
substitutions
OPTION 2
Aℓ3+(aq) + 3e- Aℓ(s) E ϴ = -1,66 V
2+ -
Y(s) Y (aq) + 2e Eϴ = +2,36 V
Y(s) + Aℓ3+(aq) → Y2+(aq) + Aℓ(s) E ϴ = +0,7 V )
Y is Mg [12]
Question 3 (DBE FEB-MARCH 2017)
3.1 Bauxite (1)
3.2 Oxidation (1)
3.3 Reduce melting point
OR
To lower the temperature / energy needed to melt the Aℓ2O3.
ACCEPT
To dissolve the Aℓ2O3 so that it can electrolysed easier
(1)
3.4 Aℓ3+(aq) + 3e- → Aℓ(s)
Ignore phases
(2)
3.5 C + O2 → CO2 bal OR
2Aℓ2O3 + 3C → 4Aℓ + 3CO2 (3)
[8]
Question 4 DBE FEB-MAR 2018
4.1
4.1.1 A substance that loses/donates electrons. (1)
4.1.2 Platinum/Pt (1)
4.1.3 Sn2+(aq)/tin(II) ions/tin(II) (1)
4.1.4 Pt| Sn2+(1 mol∙dm-3) ,Sn 4+ (1 mol∙dm-3) || Ag+ (1 mol∙dm-3) | Ag(s)
(3)
ACCEPT
Pt| Sn2+ | Sn 4+ || Ag+ | Ag
4.1.5 E E E
cell reduction oxidation
= +0,80 - (+0,15)
= 0,65 V
(3)
[9]
Question 5 DBE MAY-JUNE 2017
5.1 Electrolytic (cell) (1)
5.2 P (1)
5.3
5.3.1 Au(s) → Au3+(aq) + 3e- (2)
5.3.2 (+)3 (1)
5.3.3 Electrical energy (is converted) to chemical energy.
(1)
5.3.4 Becomes smaller / thinner / eroded / decrease in mass.
(1)
5.4 ANY ONE
Increase in value. Protection against rust.
(1)
5.5 ANY ONE
Replace Au3+(aq) / electrolyte with Ag+(aq) / silver(I) solution / use a silver
solution
Replace P / anode / gold with Ag(s) / silver [8]
CHEMICAL SYSTEMS
Question 1 (DBE FEB-MARCH 2018 Q10)
1.1
1.1.1 N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) bal (1)
1.1.2 (NH4)2SO4 (1)
1.1.3 Ostwald process (1)
1.1.4 Ammonium nitrate (1)
1.2
1.2.1 The ratio of nitrogen (N), phosphorous (P) and potassium (K) in a certain
fertiliser. (1)
1.2.2 Percentage fertiliser in the bag. (1)
1.2.3 OPTION 1: % K =12
5 x 22%
= 9,17%
m(N) = 9,17 x 10 kg
100
= 0,92 kg (4)
OPTION 2:
100
22 x 10 = 2,2 kg
m(K) = 5 (2,2)
12
= 0,92 kg
[10]
Question 2
2.1
2.1.1 II – IV – III - I (1)
2.1.2 2NH3 + H2SO 4 → (NH 4)2SO4 Bal
2.1.3 Vanadium pentoxide (1)
2.1.4 SO3(g) + H2SO 4 → H2 S 2 O 7 Bal (3)
2.1.5 Sulphuric acid will form (white) mists./The reaction is very exothermic/gives
off too much heat./Corrosive reaction.
(1)
2.2 Marking criteria
Calculate m(fertiliser).
2
Use ratio /m(P) = ½m(K)
X3
Use m(K) = 3,33 kg
Final answer: 3
OPTION 1 OPTION 3
20 20
m(fertiliser) = 50 (fertiliser) = 50
100 100
= 10 kg = 10 kg
2 m(P) = ½m(K)
m(K) = 10
X3 = ½(3,33) = 1,665 kg
2
3,33 = 10
m(X) = 10 – 3,33 – 1,665
X3
= 5,005
X = 3
OPTION 2 N : P : K = 5,005 : 1,665 : 3,33
2 20
m(K) = x 50 = 3,33 =3:1:2
X 3 100 X = 3
X = 3 (4)
[13]
Question 3
3.1
3.1.1 Ammonia √ (1)
3.1.2 NO2 √ (1)
3.1.3 Catalytic oxidation of ammonia √ (1)
3.1.4 Platinum/Pt √ (1)
3.1.5 Ostwald (process) √ (1)
3.1.6 Haber (process) √ (1)
3.1.7 NH3 + HNO3 √ → NH4NO3 √ Bal. √ (3)
3.2
3.2.1 OPTION 1
OPTION 2 m(fertiliser = x 15 √
N : P : K 10 : 5 : 15
= 0,75 kg √
m(fertiliser) = x 15 =
4,5 kg m(P) = x 4,5 √
= 0,75 kg √
(2)
3.2.2 %fertiliser = 10 + 5 + 15 = 30%
%filler = 100 – 30 = 70% m(filler) = x 15
= 10,5 kg
(3)
[13]
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