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PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2
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2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your full NAME and SURNAME in the appropriate spaces on the
ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer ALL the 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. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
10. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required
11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions.
Choose the answer and write only the letter (AíD), next to the question numbers
(1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 D.
1.1 The distance between the nuclei of two adjacent atoms when atoms bond is
called …
A bond length.
B bond energy.
C interatomic bond.
D intermolecular forces. (2)
1.2 Which ONE of the following substances has ION-DIPOLE forces?
A H2O (Ɛ)
B CO2 (g)
C NaCƐ (aq)
D NaCƐ (s) (2)
1.3 The geometrical shape of the PCƐ5 molecule according to VSEPR theory
is …
A linear.
B trigonal planar.
C tetrahedral.
D trigonal bipyramidal. (2)
1.4 ONE mole of water (H2O) and ONE mole of carbon dioxide (CO2) will have
the same…
A mass.
B molar mass.
C number of molecules.
D density. (2)
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1.5 A certain mass of oxygen is sealed in a syringe. The gas exerts a pressure
p. If both the volume and the temperature are doubled, the new pressure of
the gas will be …
A p
B ଵ
p
ଶ
C 2p
D 4p (2)
1.6 The relationship between pressure and volume of a fixed amount of gas at
constant temperature is BEST described by …
A B
P P
V V
C D
P P
V
(2)
1.7 Equal masses of each of the following gases He, O2, CH4 and N2 are placed
in separate containers at the same temperature and pressure.
Which ONE of the gases will have the LARGEST volume?
A He
B O2
C CH4
D N2 (2)
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1.8 Consider the reaction:
NH3 (aq) + X ĺ NH4+ (aq) + OH (aq)
X represents …
A H2O acting as an acid.
B H2O acting as a base.
C H3O+ acting as an acid.
D H3O+ acting as a base. (2)
1.9 Consider the pairs of reactants given below.
Which ONE of the following pairs of reactants will produce a salt, water and
carbon dioxide?
A Zn + H2SO4
B NaOH + HCƐ
C CuO + H2SO4
D Na2CO3 + HCƐ (2)
1.10 Consider the following redox reaction:
Cr2O7 2-(aq) + Fe2+(aq) + H+(aq) ĺ Cr3+(aq) + Fe3+(aq) + H2O(Ɛ)
The product of the reduction half reaction in the equation is …
A Fe3+
B Cr3+
C H2O
D H+ (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a NEW page.)
Consider the following chemical equations:
I: CH4 + 2 O2 ĺ CO2 + 2 H2O
II : NH3 + H+ ĺ NH4+
2.1 Define the term covalent bond. (2)
2.2 Write down the Lewis structure for the CH4 molecule. (2)
2.3 Consider the bonds C – H and O – H
Which bond …
2.3.1 has a longer bond length? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
2.3.2 is stronger? (1)
2.4 How many lone pairs of electrons are in the central atom of the H2O
molecule? (1)
2.5 Write down the formula of a substance in reaction II that has a dative
covalent bond. (1)
2.6 The NH3 molecule is POLAR but the CH4 molecule is NON-POLAR.
Explain this observation. (4)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a NEW page.)
3.1 The boiling points in the table below were obtained during an investigation
carried out to compare the boiling points of group 7 hydrides. The hydrides,
HCƐ and HBr, are labelled in the table as compounds A and B respectively.
Compound Molecular mass Boiling point
(g.mol-1) (o C)
A HCƐ 36,6 - 85
B HBr 81 - 66
3.1.1 Define the term boiling point. (2)
3.1.2 In what phase are compounds (A and B) at 0 °C and 101 kPa of
external pressure? (1)
3.1.3 Name the type of intermolecular force that exists between
molecules of both compounds A and B due to the polar nature of
these molecules. (1)
3.1.4 Which ONE of the compounds (A or B), has STRONGER London
forces (dispersion forces)?
Give a reason for your answer. (3)
3.1.5 Which compound (A or B), will have the higher vapour pressure?
Give a reason for the answer by referring to the data in the table. (2)
Compound C (HF), not shown in the table, has a smaller molecular size
than both compounds A and B but has a relatively higher boiling point of
19,5 °C.
3.1.6 Explain why the boiling point of compound C is HIGHER than that
of compounds A and B by referring to the TYPE and STRENGTH
of intermolecular forces involved. (3)
3.2 Solid iodine (I2) is added to equal volumes of carbon tetrachloride (CCƐ4)
and water in separate test tubes as shown in the diagram below.
CCƐ4 H2O
Iodine
3.2.1 In which liquid (CCƐ4 or H2O), will the iodine dissolve? (1)
3.2.2 Explain the answer to QUESTION 3.2.1 above by referring to the
intermolecular forces involved.
(3)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a NEW page.)
Grade 11 learners want to verify the relationship between temperature and volume
of a gas. They used the following experimental set-up.
Apparatus X
4.1 Write down the name of the gas law that is investigated. (1)
4.2 For this investigation write down the:
4.2.1 Investigative question (2)
4.2.2 Controlled variable (1)
4.3 Write down the name of apparatus X. (1)
4.4 The learners plot the results of their investigation on the graph below:
4.4.1 Determine, by calculation, the value of X.
132 g of CO2 gas was used in the above investigation. (4)
4.4.2 Calculate the pressure of the gas at 269 K. (5)
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4.5 Write down the TWO conditions of temperature and pressure at which real
gases deviate from the ideal gas behaviour. (2)
4.6 The CO2 used in the investigation is replaced with an equal amount of
H2 (g).
Which gas (CO2 or H2) behaves more closely to an ideal gas?
Give TWO reasons for your answer. (3)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a NEW page.)
Learners study ENDOTHERMIC and EXOTHERMIC reactions by conducting
experiments I and II in which the reactions shown in the table below take place.
EXPERIMENT BALANCED EQUATION
I 2 H2O2 (Ɛ) ĺ 2 H2O (Ɛ) + O2(g)
II 2 H2O (Ɛ) ĺ 2 H2 (g) + O2 (g)
The learners measured the initial and final temperatures of the reaction mixtures.
They also obtained activation energies for the reactions from a data table.
The learners represented their findings in a table as shown below.
EXPERIMENT Initial (°C) Final (°C) Activation
energy (kJ/mol)
I 24 36 75
II 24 18 237
5.1 Define the term activation energy. (2)
5.2 In which experiment (I or II) is the reaction EXOTHERMIC?
Explain your answer. (2)
5.3 Is the heat of the reaction, ǻH, POSITIVE or NEGATIVE for an
EXOTHERMIC reaction? (1)
5.4 Write down the general name of a substance that can be added to the
reaction mixture in experiment II to reduce the activation energy. (1)
5.5 Both reactions produce the same number of moles of oxygen gas.
How does the mass of H2O2 used in experiment I compare to the mass of
H2O used in experiment II?
Write down only SMALLER THAN, LARGER THAN or THE SAME. (2)
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5.6 Draw a potential energy versus time graph for the reaction in experiment II.
The following must be shown on the graph.
x Heat of the reaction (ǻH)
x Activation energy (Ea) (3)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a NEW page.)
6.1 Methyl propanoate is an organic compound with the following percentage
composition:
54,55% C ; 9,09% H ; 36,36% O
The molar mass of the compound is 88 gÂmol-1.
6.1.1 Define the term empirical formula. (2)
6.1.2 Determine, by calculation, the empirical formula. (6)
6.1.3 Determine the molecular formula. (2)
6.2 Learners prepare a solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in water by placing
8 g of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) in a volumetric flask and adding water to
produce 250 cm3 of solution after stirring.
6.2.1 Define concentration in words. (2)
6.2.2 Calculate the concentration of the sodium hydroxide (NaOH)
solution. (4)
6.3 Sodium azide (NaN3) is used in car airbags. For the airbag to inflate the
following reaction must take place:
2 NaN3 (s) ĺ 2 Na (s) + 3 N2 (g)
Calculate the volume of nitrogen gas (N2) that would be produced at STP if
55 g of sodium azide reacts completely. (5)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a NEW page.)
The fertiliser ammonium sulphate ((NH4)2SO4) is produced from the reaction of
sulphuric acid (H2SO4) and ammonia (NH3) according to the balanced equation:
H2SO4 + 2 NH3 (NH4)2SO4
2 kg of sulphuric acid and 58,82 moles of ammonia are available to produce the
fertiliser.
7.1 Define the term limiting reagent. (2)
7.2 Calculate the maximum mass of ammonium sulphate that can be produced
by the reaction. (7)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a NEW page.)
8.1 Consider the chemical reaction below:
HPO42 (aq) + H2O (Ɛ) ĺ PO43 (aq) + H3O+ (aq)
8.1.1 Define a base according to a Lowry-Bronsted theory. (2)
8.1.2 Write down ONE conjugate acid-base pair in the equation. (1)
8.1.3 Is the reaction mixture ACIDIC or ALKALINE at the completion of the
reaction? Give a reason for your answer. (2)
8.1.4 Write down the formula of a substance in the reaction, other than
H2O, that can act as an ampholyte in some reactions. (2)
8.2 Copper (II) oxide (CuO) reacts with nitric acid.
Write down a balanced equation for the reaction. (3)
8.3 40 g of IMPURE calcium carbonate reacts with a 200 cm3 of a dilute
sulphuric acid with a concentration of 1,5 molÂdm-3. All the calcium carbonate
and sulphuric acid react completely leaving the impurities unreacted at the
completion of the reaction.
CaCO3 (s) + H2SO4 (aq) ĺ CaSO4 (s) + CO2(g) + H2O (Ɛ)
8.3.1 Calculate the percentage purity of the calcium carbonate. (6)
To obtain the sulphuric acid solution of concentration 1,5 mol.dm -3 that
reacted with the IMPURE calcium carbonate, 10 cm 3 of a concentrated
sulphuric acid solution of concentration 9 molÂdm-3 was added to water.
8.3.2 Calculate the volume of water required to dilute the concentrated
sulphuric acid solution to a concentration of 1,5 molÂdm-3. (4)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a NEW page.)
9.1 Consider the redox reaction given below.
Fe3+ + Zn ĺ Zn2+ + Fe2+
9.1.1 Define oxidation reaction in terms of electron transfer. (2)
Write down the:
9.1.2 Formula of the reducing agent (2)
9.1.3 Reduction half reaction (2)
9.2 Consider the redox reaction below:
Ag (s) + NO3 (aq) ĺ NO2 (g) + Ag+ (aq)
9.2.1 Determine the oxidation number of nitrogen (N) in NO3 . (2)
9.2.2 Balance the above chemical equation using the ion-electron method. (4)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a NEW page.)
10.1 The mining industry contributes towards the South African economy. Gold
is one of the minerals that is being mined in South Africa.
10.1.1 Write down the name of the location of the major mining activity in
South Africa. (1)
The following chemical reaction occurs during the final steps in the recovery
process of gold.
Zn + 2 NaAu(CN)2 ĺ 2 Au + Zn(CN)2 + 2 NaCN
10.1.2 Is gold OXIDISED or REDUCED during the reaction?
Explain the answer by referring to the oxidation number. (3)
10.1.3 The NaCN is one of the products formed in the reaction.
Give a reason why chemists MUST ensure that NaCN does not find
its way to nearby water sources. (2)
10.1.4 Write down the name of the process that is followed after this
reaction. (1)
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10.2 The burning of fossil fuels has a negative impact on the environment.
Write down TWO negative impacts of the large-scale burning of fossil fuels. (2)
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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
NAAM/NAME SIMBOOL/SYMBOL WAARDE/VALUE
Standard pressure
pT 1,013 × 105 Pa
Standaarddruk
Molar gas volume at STP
Vm 22,4 dm3Âmol-1
Molêre gasvolume teen STD
Standard temperature
Tș 273 K
Standaardtemperatuur
Charge on electron
e -1,6 × 10-19 C
Lading op elektron
Avogadro’s constant
NA 6,02 × 1023 mol-1
Avogadro se konstante
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
m n m
n= or/of c= or/of c = pH= -log[H3O+]
M V MV
Kw = [H3O+][OH-] = 1x10-14
N ca Va na at /by 298K
n= N or/of =
A cb Vb nb
V
n= V
m
Eșcell = Eșcathode–Eșanode / Eșsel = Eșkatode–Eșanode
Eșcell = Eșreduction–Eșoxidation / Eșsel = Eșreduksie–Eșoksidasie
Eșcell = Eșoxidising agent–Eșreducing agent / Eșsel = Eșoksideermiddel–Eșreduseermiddel
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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) Atoomgetal (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII)
KEY/ SLEUTEL Atomic number
1 2
H He
2,1 29
1 4
Elektronegatiwiteit Simbool
3 4 Cu 5 6 7 8 9 10
Electronegativity 1,9 Symbol
Li Be 63,5 B C N O F Ne
1,0 1,5 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Benaderde relatiewe atoommassa AƐ Si P S CƐ Ar
0,9 1,2 Approximate relative atomic mass 1,5 1,8 2,1 2,5 3,0
23 24 27 28 31 32 35,5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
0,8 1,0 1,3 1,5 1,6 1,6 1,5 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,9 1,6 1,6 1,8 2,0 2,4 2,8
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
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4 1,8 1,9 2,2 2,2 2,2 1,9 1,7 1,7 1,8 1,9 2,1 2,5
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 TƐ Pb Bi Po At Rn
0,7 133 0,9137 139 1,6 179 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 1,8204 1,8
207 1,9
209 2,0 2,5
87 88 89
Fr Ra Ac
0,7 0,9226 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
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 ' Ƌ (V)
F2(g) + 2e ҡ 2F + 2,87
Co3+ + e ҡ Co2+ + 1,81
+
H2O2 + 2H +2e ҡ 2H2O +1,77
2+
MnO 4 + 8H+ + 5e ҡ Mn + 4H2O + 1,51
CƐ2(g) + 2e ҡ 2CƐ + 1,36
2 3+
Cr2O 7 + 14H+ + 6e ҡ 2Cr + 7H2O + 1,33
O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e ҡ 2H2O + 1,23
+ Mn 2+
+ 2H2O + 1,23
MnO2 + 4H + 2e ҡ
Pt2+ + 2e ҡ Pt + 1,20
Br2(Ɛ) + 2e ҡ 2Br + 1,07
NO 3 + 4H+ + 3e ҡ NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë
Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
Hg2+ + 2e ҡ Hg(Ɛ) + 0,85
Ag+ + e ҡ Ag + 0,80
NO 3 + 2H+ + e ҡ NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
3+ 2+
Fe +e ҡ Fe + 0,77
O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e ҡ H2O2 + 0,68
+ 0,54
I2 + 2e ҡ 2I
Cu+ + e ҡ Cu + 0,52
SO2 + 4H+ + 4e ҡ S + 2H2O + 0,45
2H2O + O2 + 4e ҡ 4OH + 0,40
2+
Cu + 2e ҡ Cu + 0,34
2
SO 4 + 4H+ + 2e ҡ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
2+ +
Cu +e ҡ Cu + 0,16
Sn4+ + 2e ҡ Sn2+ + 0,15
+ H2S(g) + 0,14
S + 2H + 2e ҡ
2H+ + 2e ҡ H2(g) 0,00
Fe3+ + 3e ҡ Fe 0,06
Pb2+ + 2e ҡ Pb 0,13
Sn 2+
+ 2e
ҡ Sn 0,14
Ni2+ + 2e ҡ Ni 0,27
Co2+ + 2e ҡ Co 0,28
Cd 2+
+ 2e
ҡ Cd 0,40
Cr3+ + e ҡ Cr2+ 0,41
Fe2+ + 2e ҡ Fe 0,44
Cr3+ + 3e ҡ Cr 0,74
Zn 2+
+ 2e
ҡ Zn 0,76
2H2O + 2e ҡ H2(g) + 2OH 0,83
Cr2+ + 2e ҡ Cr 0,91
Mn2+ + 2e ҡ Mn 1,18
AƐ 3+
+ 3e
ҡ AƐ 1,66
Mg2+ + 2e ҡ Mg 2,36
Na+ + e ҡ Na 2,71
Ca2+ + 2e ҡ Ca 2,87
2+
Sr + 2e
ҡ Sr 2,89
Ba2+ + 2e ҡ Ba 2,90
Cs+ + e- ҡ Cs - 2,92
K+ + e ҡ K 2,93
+
Li + e
ҡ Li 3,05
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TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4B: STANDAARD REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Half-reactions/Halfreaksies ' Ƌ (V)
Li+ + e ҡ Li 3,05
K+ + e ҡ K 2,93
Cs+ + e ҡ Cs 2,92
Ba2+ + 2e ҡ Ba 2,90
Sr2+ + 2e ҡ Sr 2,89
Ca2+ + 2e ҡ Ca 2,87
Na+ + e ҡ Na 2,71
Mg2+ + 2e ҡ Mg 2,36
3+
AƐ + 3e
ҡ AƐ 1,66
Mn2+ + 2e ҡ Mn 1,18
Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë
Cr2+ + 2e ҡ Cr 0,91
2H2O + 2e ҡ H2(g) + 2OH 0,83
Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
Zn2+ + 2e ҡ Zn 0,76
Cr3+ + 3e ҡ Cr 0,74
Fe2+ + 2e ҡ Fe 0,44
3+
Cr + e
ҡ Cr 2+
0,41
Cd2+ + 2e ҡ Cd 0,40
Co2+ + 2e ҡ Co 0,28
Ni2+ + 2e ҡ Ni 0,27
Sn2+ + 2e ҡ Sn 0,14
2+
Pb + 2e
ҡ Pb 0,13
Fe3+ + 3e ҡ Fe 0,06
2H+ + 2e ҡ H2(g) 0,00
S + 2H+ + 2e ҡ H2S(g) + 0,14
Sn4+ + 2e ҡ Sn2+ + 0,15
2+
Cu + e ҡ Cu+ + 0,16
2
SO 4 + 4H+ + 2e ҡ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
Cu2+ + 2e ҡ Cu + 0,34
2H2O + O2 + 4e ҡ 4OH + 0,40
SO2 + 4H+ + 4e ҡ S + 2H2O + 0,45
Cu+ + e ҡ Cu + 0,52
I2 + 2e ҡ 2I + 0,54
O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e ҡ H2O2 + 0,68
Fe3+ + e ҡ Fe2+ + 0,77
NO 3 + 2H+ + e ҡ NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
Ag+ + e ҡ Ag + 0,80
2+
Hg + 2e ҡ Hg(Ɛ) + 0,85
NO 3 + 4H+ + 3e ҡ NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
Br2(Ɛ) + 2e ҡ 2Br + 1,07
Pt2+ + 2 e ҡ Pt + 1,20
MnO2 + 4H+ + 2e ҡ Mn2+ + 2H2O + 1,23
O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e ҡ 2H2O + 1,23
2
Cr2O 7 + 14H+ + 6e ҡ 2Cr3+ + 7H2O + 1,33
CƐ2(g) + 2e ҡ 2CƐ + 1,36
2+
MnO 4 + 8H+ + 5e ҡ Mn + 4H2O + 1,51
+
H2O2 + 2H +2 e ҡ 2H2O +1,77
Co3+ + e ҡ Co2+ + 1,81
F2(g) + 2e ҡ 2F + 2,87
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SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT
GRADE/GRAAD 11
NOVEMBER 2020
PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/
FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2
MARKING GUIDELINE/NASIENRIGLYN
(EXEMPLAR/EKSEMPLAAR)
MARKS/PUNTE: 150
This marking guideline consists of 12 pages./
Hierdie nasienriglyn bestaan uit 12 bladsye.
2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2020)
QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1
1.1 A ¥¥ (2)
1.2 C ¥¥ (2)
1.3 D ¥¥ (2)
1.4 C ¥¥ (2)
1.5 A ¥¥ (2)
1.6 B ¥¥ (2)
1.7 A ¥¥ (2)
1.8 A ¥¥ (2)
1.9 D ¥¥ (2)
1.10 B ¥¥ (2)
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QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2
2.1 The sharing of electrons between two atoms to form a molecule. 99 /
Die deel van elektrone tussen twee atome om ƌ molekuul te vorm. (2)
2.2
H
..
H : C : H 99
..
H (2)
2.3 2.3.1 C – H. 9 O-atom has a smaller atomic radius than the C-atom. 9
O-atoom het ƌ 2 kleiner atomiese radius as die C-atoom.
OR/ OF
C-atom has a larger atomic radius than the O-atom.
C-atoom het ƌ groter atomiese radius as die O-atoom. (2)
2.3.2 O-H9 (1)
2.4 Two / Twee 9 OR/OF 2 (1)
2.5 NH4+ 9 (1)
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2.6 N-atom is more electronegative than the H-atom. 9
The NH3 molecular geometry/charge distribution is asymmetrical 9 / The
electron density (charges) will be distributed unevenly around the molecule.
N-atoom is meer elektron-negatief as die H-atoom
Die NH3 se molekulêre geometrie/lading is asimmetries versprei /
Die elektrondigtheid (lading) sal oneweredig rondom die molekuul versprei
wees.
C-atom is more electronegative than the H-atom 9 but CH4 molecular
geometry / charge distribution is symmetrical 9
C-atoom is meer elektron-negatief as die H-atoom maar die CH4
molekulêre geometrie/lading verspreiding is simmetries. (4)
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QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3
3.1 3.1.1 The temperature at which the vapour pressure of a liquid equals
atmospheric pressure. 99
Die temperatuur waarteen die dampdruk van ƌ vloeistof gelyk aan
die atmosferiese druk is. (2)
3.1.2 Gas 9 (1)
3.1.3 Dipole-dipole 9 (forces) / Dipool-dipool (kragte) (1)
3.1.4 B9
Compound B has larger molecular size 99 / Compound A has a
smaller molecular size
Verbinding B het ƌ groter molekulêre grootte / Verbinding A het ƌ
kleiner molekulêre grootte. (3)
3.1.5 A9
Lower boiling point / 9 Laer kookpunt
OR/OF
B has a higher boiling point / B het ƌ hoër kookpunt (2)
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3.1.6 Compound C/ HF has hydrogen bonds. 9
HCƐ (A) and HBr (B) have dipole-dipole forces.
The hydrogen bonds / intermolecular forces in compound C / HF is
stronger 9than the dipole-dipole forces / intermolecular forces in
HCƐ (A) and HBr (B).
Therefore more energy will be required to overcome the
intermolecular forces in HF (A). 9
Verbinding C/HF het waterstofbindings.
HCƐ (A) en HBr (B) het dipool-dipoolkragte.
Die waterstofbinding/intermolekulêrekragte in verbinding C / HF is
sterker as die die dipool-dipoolkragte/intermolekulêrekragte in HCƐ
(A) en HBr (B).
Daarom word meer energie benodig om die intermolekulêrekragte in
HF (A te oorkom).
OR/OF
Compound C / HF has hydrogen bonds. 9
HCƐ (A) and HBr (B) have dipole-dipole forces.
The dipole-dipole forces / intermolecular forces in compounds HCƐ
(A) and HBr (B) is weaker 9than the intermolecular forces in HF (C)
Therefore less energy will be required to overcome the
intermolecular forces in HCƐ (A) and HBr (B). 9
Verbinding C / HF het waterstofbindings
HCƐ (A) en HBr (B) het dipool-dipoolkragte
Die dipool-dipool/intermolekulêre kragte in verbindings HCƐ (A) en
HBr (B) is swakker as die waterstofbinding/intermolekulêrekragte in
HF (C).
Daarom word minder energie benodig om die intermolekulêrekragte
in HCƐ (A) en HBr (B) te oorkom.
3.2 3.2.1 CCƐ4 9 (1)
3.2.2 CCƐ4 and I2 have London forces only. 9
H2O has (London forces) and hydrogen bonds 9
Intermolecular forces in solution are of comparable magnitude
(CCl4) 9
OR IMF in solution are not of comparable magnitude (H2O)
CCƐ4 en I2 het slegs Londenkragte
H2O het (londenkragte) en waterstofbindings OF
Intermolekulêrekragte in oplossing is van vergelykbare grootte. (3)
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QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4
4.1 Charles’ law 9 / Charles se wet (1)
4.2 4.2.1 What effect will a change in temperature have on the volume
of the gas? 99/
What is the relationship between temperature and volume of gas?
Watter effek sal die verandering in temperatuur op die volume van
die gas hê?
Wat is die verhouding tussen temperatuur en volume van die gas?
Marking guideline/Nasienriglyn
x Correct independent and dependent variable
x Korrekte onafhanklike en afhanklike veranderlike
x In the form of a question
x In die vorm van ƌ vraag
(2)
4.2.2 Pressure OR the amount of gas.
Druk OF hoeveelheid gas
Any one/Enige een 9 (1)
4.3 Thermometer/ Termometer 9 (1)
4.4 4.4.1
R = 273,08 9 (K) (4)
4.4.2
pV = nRT 9
p(66 10-3) 9 = (3)(8,31)(269) 9
p = 101 608,64 Pa 9 (5)
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4.5 Low temperature 9 and high pressure 9/ Lae temperatuur en hoë druk (2)
4.6 H2 9
H2 has smaller molecules 9 and weaker intermolecular forces 9 /
H2 het kleiner molekules en swakker intermolekulêrekragte. (3)
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QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5
5.1 The minimum energy needed for a reaction to take place. 99 /
Die minimum energie wat benodig word vir ƌ reaksie om plaas te vind. (2)
5.2 Reaction / Reaksie I. 9
The temperature of the reaction mixture increases. 9
Die temperatuur van die reaksiemengsel verhoog. (2)
5.3 NEGATIVE / NEGATIEF 9 (1)
5.4 Catalyst / Katalisator 9 (1)
5.5 LARGER THAN / GROTER AS 99 (2)
5.6 Potential
energy Marking criteria /
(kJÂmol-1)/ Nasienkriteria
Potensiële
energie Correct shape 9
(kJÂmol-1) Ea Korrekte vorm
ǻH
ǻH correctly indicated 9
ǻH korrek aangedui
Ea correctly indicated 9
Ea korrek aangedui
Time/tyd (3)
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QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6
6.1 6.1.1 The simplest whole number ratio of elements in a given
compound 99 /
Die eenvoudigste heelgetalverhouding van elemente in ƌ gegewe
verbinding (2)
6.1.2 n (C) = 9
n (C) = 9= 4,55 mol
n (H) = 9= 9,09 mol
n (O) = 9= 2,27 mol
n (C) : n (H) : n (O)
9
2 : 4 : 1
Empirical formula / Empiriese formule: C2H4O1 9 (6)
6.1.3 Ratio / Verhouding =
Ratio / verhouding = 9
Ratio / verhouding = 2
Molecular formula / Molekulêre formule: C4H8O2 9 (2)
6.2 6.2.1 The amount of solute per litre/volume of solution 99 /
Die hoeveelheid opgeloste stof per liter/volume van oplossing (2)
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6.2.2 n= m/M
= 8/40 9
= 0,2 mol for both formulae/
vir beide formules
c = n/V
= 0,2/0,25 9
= 0,8 mol.dm-3 9
Marking guide / Nasienriglyn
x Formula / Formule 9 9
x Substitution of /substitusie van 8 and / en 0,25 or/
of 0,2 and 0,25
x Substitution of / substitusie van 40/
x Final answer / Finale antwoord
(4)
6.3 NaN3
Any one / Enige een
Mole ratio / molverhouding: NaN3 : N2
2 :3
n (N2) =
n (N2) = 1,275 mol
V = nVm
V = (1,275)(22,4)
V = 28,56 dm3 (5)
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QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7
7.1 The substance that is completely used-up in a chemical reaction. /
Die stof wat volledig in ƌ chemiese reaksie opgebruik word. (2)
7.2
H2SO4
Mole ratio / mol verhouding = OR / OF
Mole ratio / mol verhouding =
Mole ratio / mol verhouding = = 0,5
Mole ratio / mol verhouding Mole ratio / mol verhouding
= = 0,34 = =2
Ratio smaller than / Verhouding kleiner Mole ratio / mol verhouding
as 0,5.
= = 2,88
Ratio greater than / Verhouding
groter as 2.
H2SO4 is the limiting reagent / H2SO4 is die beperkende reagens.
n [(NH4)2SO4 ]= = 20,41
m = nM
m = (20,21)(132)
m = 2 667,72 g (7)
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QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8
8.1 8.1.1 A base is a proton/H+ ion acceptor. 99 /
ƌ Basis is ƌ protoon/H+ ioon-aanvaarder (2)
8.1.2 HPO42- and/en PO43-9 OR/OF H3O+ and/en H2O (1)
8.1.3 ACIDIC / SUUR. 9
(Excess)/ (Oormaat) H3O+ 9 are produced / word geproduseer. (2)
8.1.4 HPO42 99 (2)
8.2 CuO + 2HNO39 Cu(NO3)2 + H2O9 9Balancing / Balansering
Marking guide/ Nasienriglyn
x Reactants / Reaktante
x Products / Produkte
x Balancing / Balansering
(3)
8.3 8.3.1
Marking guide / Nasienriglyn
x Formula / Formule n = cV
x Substitution into / Substitusie in n= cV
x Ratio / Verhouding CaCO3: H2SO4aCO3: H2SO4
x Formula / Formule n= m/M
x Substitution / Substitusie of 100 into n = m/M
x Calculation of / Berekening van % Purity / Suiwerheid
x Final answer / Finale antwoord
nacid reacting / suur wat reageer het= cV 9
= 1,5 x 200/1000 9
= 3 mol
M (CaCO3) used / gebruik = nM 9
= 3 x 100 9
= 30 g
+ % Purity/ Suiwerheid = mpure/suiwer/mimpure/onsuiwer x 100
= 30/40 x 100 9
= 75% 9 (6)
8.3.2 c1V1 =c2V2
9 x 10 9 = 1,5 9V
60 cm3 = V solution / oplossing
Vwater = 60 –10 9
= 50 cm3 9 (4)
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QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9
9.1 9.1.1 Loss of electrons 99 / Verlies van elektrone (2)
9.1.2 Zn 99 (2)
9.1.3 Fe3+ + e- ĺ Fe2+ 99 (2)
9.2 9.2.1 + 5 99 (2)
9.2.2 Ag (s) ĺ Ag+ (aq) + e- 9
NO3 (aq) + 2 H+ + e ĺ NO2 (g) + H2O 9
Ag (s) NO3 (aq) + 2 H+ ĺ Ag+ (aq) + NO2 (g) + H2O 99
Marking guideline/ Nasienriglyn
Correct oxidation half reaction / Korrekte oksidasie halfreaksie
Correct reduction half reaction / Korrekte reduksie halfreaksie
Final reaction correct / Finale reaksie korrek
Balanced / Gebalanseerd
(4)
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QUESTION 10/VRAAG 10
10.1 10.1.1 Witwatersrand 9 (1)
10.1.2 Reduced 9 / Gereduseer/verminder
Oxidation number (of Au) decreases 99 ( from +1 to 0) /
Oksidasiegetal (van Au) verlaag (vanaf +1 tot 0) (3)
10.1.3 NaCN is harmful as it is poisonous to humans 99 /
NaCN is skadelik omdat dit giftig is vir mense (2)
10.1.4 Smelting 9 (1)
10.2 10.2.1 Release of greenhouse gas / CO2 / Global warming 9
Air pollutions/toxins released into air. 9
Vrystelling van kweekhuisgas / CO2 / Aardverwarming /
Lugbesoedeling / gifstowwe wat in die lug vrygestel word. (2)
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