# Technical Sciences Grade 11 P2 2026 Memo (Eng)

> Grade 11 Technical Sciences Paper 2 memorandum from the November Mock Exam 2 2026 (English), 6 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.

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- Updated: 2026-10-29
- Subject: Technical Sciences
- Grade: Grade 11
- Language: English
- Document type: Memorandum
- Year: 2026
- Exam period: November Mock Exam 2
- Paper: 2
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- Curriculum: CAPS
- Pages: 6

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                                    GRADE 11

                            TECHNICAL SCIENCES P2
                     NOVEMBER EXAMINATION 2026 (MOCK)
                              MARKING GUIDELINES

MARKS: 75

                     These marking guidelines consist of 6 pages.

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Technical Sciences/P2                        2                              Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                  NSC – Marking Guidelines

GENERAL MARKING GUIDELINES

  1. Calculations: Marks are awarded for the correct formula, correct substitution and the
     correct final answer WITH the correct unit, as indicated by the ticks (✓). No mark is
     awarded for a formula that is not followed by a substitution.
  2. Units: Penalise an omitted or incorrect unit only ONCE per question. Temperatures may
     be given in ◦ C or K where a temperature CHANGE is used (∆T in ◦ C = ∆T in K). Masses
     must be converted to kg for the specific heat capacity values on the data sheet.
  3. Positive marking: Where an incorrect answer from a previous question is used correctly
     in a later calculation, full marks are awarded for the later calculation.
  4. Half-reactions: Award full marks for the correct half-reaction with the correct arrow (→).
     If ⇌ is used, award a maximum of 1 mark. If the half-reaction is reversed, award 0 marks.
     Ignore phases.
  5. Oxidation numbers: 1 mark for the correct working (equation of oxidation numbers), 1
     mark for the final oxidation number WITH its sign.
  6. Definitions: Accept equivalent wording that conveys the same meaning. Where key
     words are underlined, deduct 1 mark for EACH key word or phrase that is omitted.
  7. Negative marking: If a candidate must explain a choice and the choice is incorrect, no
     marks are awarded for the explanation.

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Technical Sciences/P2                           3                                   Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                     NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 1
1.1     C ✓✓                                                                                        (2)
1.2     B ✓✓                                                                                        (2)
1.3     B ✓✓
        (Q = mc∆T = (2)(900)(5) = 9 000 J)                                                          (2)
1.4     C ✓✓                                                                                        (2)
1.5     D ✓✓                                                                                        (2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1     The sum of the kinetic and potential energies of all the particles (molecules) in
        the system. ✓✓                                                                              (2)
2.2     Temperature ✓
        Pressure ✓
        Volume ✓
        Accept: mass / amount (number of moles) of steam as ONE of the three.                       (3)
2.3     The substance (fluid, e.g. a gas or steam) in a heat engine that absorbs (or
        releases) heat and does work (or has work done on it). ✓✓                                   (2)
2.4     ∆Q = ∆U + ∆W ✓
        ∆Q = (–600) + 1 500 ✓
        ∆Q = 900 J = 0,9 kJ ✓
        If ∆U = +600 J is used (∆Q = 2 100 J / 2,1 kJ): maximum 2/3. If 1,5 (kJ) and 600 (J) are
        mixed without converting: maximum 2/3. Answer in J only (900 J): accept.                    (3)
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Technical Sciences/P2                           4                                   Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                     NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 3
3.1     The quantity of heat (energy) needed to raise the temperature of the whole
        object (substance) by 1 K (1 ◦ C). ✓✓                                                        (2)
3.2.1   C = mc ✓
        C = (1,2)(460) ✓
        C = 552 J·K–1 ✓                                                                              (3)
3.2.2   Q = mc∆T ✓
        Q = (1,2)(460)(180 – 22) ✓
        Q = 87 216 J (87,22 kJ) ✓
        OR (positive marking from 3.2.1): Q = C∆T = (552)(158) = 87 216 J                            (3)
3.3     Qlost by hot water = Qgained by cold water OR (mc∆T)hot = (mc∆T)cold ✓
        (0,15)(4 200)(85 – 40) ✓ = m(4 200)(40 – 15) ✓
        28 350 = 105 000 m
        m = 0,27 kg (270 g) ✓                                                                        (4)
3.4.1   When two bodies at different temperatures are in contact in an isolated system,
        the heat lost by the hotter body is equal to the heat gained by the colder body.
        ✓✓                                                                                           (2)
3.4.2   Qlost by metal = Qgained by water OR (mc∆T)metal = (mc∆T)water ✓
        (0,15) c (98 – 24,8) ✓✓ = (0,25)(4 200)(24,8 – 20) ✓
        10,98 c = 5 040 ✓
        c = 459,02 J·kg–1 ·K–1 ✓
        Marking: 1 mark for the principle; 2 marks for the correct substitution of the metal side
        (mass + ∆T); 1 mark for the water side; 1 mark for simplifying; 1 mark for the final
        answer with unit. Accept 459 to 459,02.                                                      (6)
3.4.3   Iron ✓
        (Positive marking from 3.4.2: the metal in TABLE 1 with the value closest to the
        calculated value. If the value from 3.4.2 is closest to 380, accept brass OR zinc.)          (1)
3.4.4   HIGHER THAN ✓
        Some of the heat lost by the metal goes to the surroundings, so Q gained by
        the water (used in the calculation) is less than the heat lost by the metal; the
        calculated c is therefore too low. ✓
        Accept: the measured final temperature is too low, so ∆T of the water is too small / ∆T
        of the metal is too large.                                                                   (2)
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Technical Sciences/P2                            5                               Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                      NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 4
4.1     The gain of electrons (by an atom, ion or molecule). ✓✓                                  (2)
4.2.1   (+1) + Cℓ + 3(–2) = 0 ✓
        Cℓ = +5 ✓                                                                                (2)
4.2.2   N + 4(+1) = +1 ✓
        N = –3 ✓                                                                                 (2)
4.2.3   (+1) + N + 2(–2) = 0 ✓
        N = +3 ✓                                                                                 (2)
4.3.1   The oxidation number of Cu DECREASES from +2 to 0 (Cu is reduced) ✓ and
        the oxidation number of H INCREASES from 0 to +1 (H is oxidised). ✓
        Oxidation and reduction take place at the same time (electrons are transferred),
        therefore it is a redox reaction.                                                        (2)
4.3.2   CuO ✓        (accept Cu2+ )                                                              (1)
4.3.3   H2 (hydrogen) ✓
        The oxidation number of hydrogen INCREASES ✓ from 0 (in H2 ) to +1 (in
        H2 O). ✓
        Accept: H2 is oxidised / loses electrons, with the change in oxidation number from 0
        to +1.                                                                                   (3)
4.4     2Aℓ + 3Cu2+ → 2Aℓ3+ + 3Cu
        Reactants and products ✓      Balancing ✓
        Ignore phases. If electrons are shown in the final equation: maximum 1/2. If the full
        (molecular) equation 2Aℓ + 3CuSO4 → Aℓ2 (SO4 )3 + 3Cu is given: maximum 1/2.             (2)
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Technical Sciences/P2                          6                                 Hlayiso/Mock 2026
                                    NSC – Marking Guidelines

QUESTION 5
5.1     A substance (solution or molten compound) that conducts electricity because
        it contains free-moving ions. ✓✓                                                       (2)
5.2     Any TWO: Carbon (graphite) is a good conductor of electricity / it is inert (does
        not react with the electrolyte or the products) / it is cheap and readily available
        / it has a high melting point. ✓✓                                                      (2)
5.3     P✓
        It is connected to the NEGATIVE terminal of the battery / reduction takes place
        at P / Cu2+ ions gain electrons at P. ✓                                                (2)
5.4     Cu2+ + 2e– → Cu ✓✓                                                                     (2)
5.5     2Cℓ– → Cℓ2 + 2e– ✓✓                                                                    (2)
5.6     Electrode P: a reddish-brown (pink) layer of copper is deposited / P becomes
        coated with copper ✓
        Electrode Q: bubbles of a (pale) greenish-yellow gas with a pungent (sharp)
        smell form / gas bubbles are released ✓                                                (2)
5.7     The blue colour becomes LIGHTER (paler / fades) ✓
        (Cu2+ ions are removed from the solution.)                                             (1)
5.8     Cℓ– ✓    (Accept: chloride ions. Q is the anode / positive electrode.)                 (1)
5.9     Replace electrode P (cathode) with the iron key / connect the iron key to the
        NEGATIVE terminal. ✓
        Replace electrode Q (anode) with a copper electrode (plate). ✓
        Accept: use an electrolyte containing Cu2+ ions (e.g. CuSO4 ) as ONE change only if
        one of the electrode changes above is also given.                                      (2)
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                                                                                    TOTAL:     75

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