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Physical sciences P2 2 MDE/September 2016
NSC- Memorandum
GENERAL GUIDELINES
1 CALCULATIONS
1.1 Marks will be awarded for: correct formula, correct substitution, and correct
answer with unit.
1.2 NO marks will be awarded if an Incorrect or inappropriate formula is used,
even though there may be relevant symbols and applicable substitutions.
1.3 When an error is made during substitution into a correct formula, a mark
will be awarded for the correct formula and for the correct substitutions, but no
further marks will be given.
1.4 If no formula is given, but all substitutions are correct, a candidate will
forfeit one mark.
Example:
No K c expression, correct substitution
(2)2 2
K C = (2)(1)3 ✓ = 2 ✓ (3)
1.5 Marks are only awarded for a formula if a calculation has been attempted i.e.
substitution have been made or a numerical answer given.
1.6 Marks can only be allocated for substitutions when values are substituted into
formulae and not when listed before a calculation starts.
1.7 All calculations, when not specified in the question, must be done to two
decimal places.
1.8 If a final answer to a calculation is correct, full marks will not automatically be
awarded. Marks will always ensure that the correct/appropriate formula is used
and that workings, including substitutions, are correct.
2 UNITS
2.1 Candidates will only be penalised once for the repeated use of an incorrect unit
within a question.
2.2 Units are only required in the final answer to a calculation.
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2.3 Marks are only awarded for an answer and not for a unit per se. Candidates
will therefore forfeit the mark allocated for the answer in each of the following
situations:
• Correct answer + wrong unit
• Wrong answer + correct unit
• Correct answer + no unit
2.4 Separate compound units with a multiplication dot, not a full stop, for example,
mol.dm-3. Accept mol.dm-3 (mol/dm3) for marking purpose.
3 If one answer or calculation is required, but two are given by the candidate,
only the first one will be marked, irrespective of which one is correct. If two
answers are required, only the first two will be marked, etc.
3.1 When a chemical FORMULA is asked, and the NAME is given as answer the
candidate forfeits the marks. The same rule applies when the NAME is asked
and the FORMULA is given.
3.2 When redox half- reactions are to be written, the correct arrow should be used.
If the equation
H 2 S → S + H+ +2e- (2�2)
Is the correct answer, the marks must be given as follows:
H 2 S ⇌ S + H+ + 2e- (1�2)
H 2 S ←S + 2H+ + 2e- (0�2)
S + 2H+ + 2e- ← H 2 S (2�2)
S + 2H+ + 2e-⇌ H 2 S (0�2)
3.4 One mark is forfeited when the charge of an ion is omitted per equation. (not
for the charge on an electron)
3.6 The error carrying principle does not apply to chemical equations or half
reactions. For example, if a learner writes the wrong oxidation/reduction half-
reaction in the sub-question and carries the answer over to another sub-
question (balancing of equations or calculation of Eº cell ) then the learner must
not be credited for this substitution.
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3.7 In the structural formula of an organic molecule all hydrogen atoms must be
shown. Marks must be deducted if hydrogen atoms are omitted.
When a structural formula is asked, marks must be deducted if the learner
writes the condensed formula.
3.8 When an IUPAC name is asked and candidate omits the hyphen (e.g. instead
of pent-1-ene or 1-pentene the candidate writes pent 1 ene or 1 pentene),
marks must be forfeited.
3.9 When a chemical reaction is asked, marks are awarded for correct reactants,
correct products and correct balancing.
If only a reactant(s) followed by an arrow, or only a product(s) preceded by an
arrow, is/are written, marks may be awarded for the reactant(s) or products(s).
if only a reactant(s) or only a product(s) are written, without an arrow, no marks
are awarded for the reactants(s) or product(s).
Examples: N 2 + 3H 2 ✓ → 2NH 3✓
R bal. ✓
N 2 + H 2→ ✓ 1�
3
→ NH 3✓ 1�
3
N2 + H2 0�
3
NH 3 0�
3
4 POSITIVE MARKING
4.1 Sub-question to sub-question:
When a certain variable is calculated in one sub-question (e.g. 3.1) and needs
to be substituted in another (3.2 or 3.3), e.g. if the answer for 3.1 is incorrect
and is substituted correctly in 3.2 or 3.3 full marks are to be awarded for the
subsequent sub-question.
4.2 A multi-step question: if the candidate has to calculate, for example, current
in the first and gets it wrong due to a substitution error, the mark for the
substitution and the final answer will be forfeited.
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5 NEGATIVE MARKING
Normally an incorrect answer cannot be correctly motivated if on a conceptual
mistake. If the candidate is therefore required to motivate in QUESTION 3.2
the answer given to QUESTION 3.2. However, if the answer for e.g. 3.1 is
based on a calculation, the motivation for the incorrect answer in 3.2 could be
considered.
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QUESTION 1 / VRAAG 1
1.1 C✓✓ (2)
1.2 B✓✓ (2)
1.3 C✓✓ (2)
1.4 B✓✓ (2)
1.5 D✓✓ (2)
1.6 C✓✓ (2)
1.7 A✓✓ (2)
1.8 D✓✓ (2)
1.9 B✓✓ (2)
1.10 A✓✓ (2)
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QUESTION 2 / VRAAG 2
2.1.1 C ✓ (1)
2.1.2 O
C O H✓
(1)
2.1.3 3-methyl✓propanal✓/3-metielpropanaal (2)
2.1.4 E✓ (1)
2.1.5 D ✓ and F ✓ (2)
2.1.6 alkyne ✓ (1)
2.1.7 UNSATURATED /ONVERSADIG ✓
There are multiple bonds✓ between the carbon atoms ✓/Daar is
meervoudige bindings tussen die koolstofatome
OR
The carbon atom is not bonded to a maximum number of atoms / Die
koolstofatoom is nie aan die maksimum aantal atome gebind nie (3)
2.2.1 Distinct/pleasant aroma smell ✓ /Aangename geur (1)
2.2.2 Ethanol/Etanol✓✓ (2)
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QUESTION 3 / VRAAG 3
3.1 The temperature at which the vapour ✓ pressure of the substance is equal to
the atmospheric pressure. ✓
Die temperatuur waar die dampdruk gelyk is aan die omliggende atmosferiese
druk. (2)
3.2 The more branched an alkane , the lower the boiling point. ✓ ✓
Hoe meer vertak ‘n alkaan is, hoe laer word die kookpunt.
Criteria
Independent and dependent variable has to be mentioned in the hypothesis. (2)
3.3 Pentane has no branches/is a straight chain hydrocarbon. ✓
It has the largest surface area. ✓
The London forces/ Dispersion forces/induced dipole forces are the
strongest✓
More energy is needed to overcome the intermolecular forces✓, therefor it
has the highest boiling point.
Pentaan het geen vertakkings nie.
Dit het die grootste kontakoppervlakte.
Die Londonkragte/dispersiekragte/geïnduseerde dipoolkragte is die sterktste.
Meer energie word benodig om die intermolekulêre kragte te oorkom.
Die kookpunt is dus die hoogste. (4)
3.4 2,2-dimethylpropane✓ It has the lowest boiling point ✓/
2,2-dimetielpropaan. Dit het die laagste kookpunt. (2)
3.5 2 C 5 H 12 + 8 O 2 ✓ → 5 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O ✓ (bal ✓)
Accept multiples/Aanvaar veelvoude (3)
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QUESTION 4 / VRAAG 4
4.1.1 Heat ✓/Hitte (1)
4.1.2 Elimination✓ / Dehydrohalogenation/debromonation
Eliminasie/Dehidrohalogenering (1)
4.1.3 H H
H C C ✓H H
H C C C H ✓
H H H
Functional group ✓/Funksionele groep (2)
Whole structure correct ✓
4.1.4 Water ✓or dilute sodium hydroxide /Water of verdunde natriumhidroksied (1)
4.1.5 Substitution / Hydrolysis /Substitusie/hidrolise ✓ (1)
4.1.6 Elimination/ Dehydration /Dehidrasie ✓ (1)
4.2.1 Esterification/ Esterifikasie ✓ (1)
4.2.2 Sulphuric acid / swawelsuur H 2 SO 4 ✓ (1)
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4.2.3 OPTION1/OPSIE 1
m
n =
M ✓
68
=
74
0,92 mol ✓ 1 : 1 ✓ = 0,92 mol ✓
m = n x M = 0,92 x 46✓ = 42,32 g ✓
42,32 100
%: × = 70,53%
60 1
OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
m
n =
M✓
68
=
74
= 0,92 mol ✓
n(C3 H6 O) 1
=
n(C3 H6 O2 ) 1
1
n(C3 H6 O)= 1✓(0,92)✓
=0,92 mol
m = n x M = 0,92 x 46✓ = 42,32 g
42,32 100
%: × = 70,53% ✓
60 1
(6)
4.3.1 H Cl
✓
C C
H H ✓ (2)
4.3.2 Addition ✓/Addisie (1)
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QUESTION 5 / VRAAG 5
5.1 The change in the concentration/mass/mol/volume of the reactants / products
✓ per unit time.✓
Die verandering in die konsentrasie van die reaktante/produkte per (2)
tydseenheid.
5.2 The concentration of the acid.✓/Die konsentrasie van die suur (1)
5.3.1 Change in moles = 0,08 - 0,1 = -0,02 mol ✓
Δm = Δn x M
= -0,02 x 65 ✓
= -1,3 g ✓
mass of Zn used
Rate of reaction =
time
= − 1,3 ✓
60
= 0,02 g.s – 1 ✓
OR
Change in moles = 0,1 – 0,08 = 0,02 mol ✓
moles of Zn used 0,02
Rate of reaction = =− ✓
time 60
= 3,33 x 10-4mol.s-1✓
= (3,33 x 10-4 x 65✓) g.s-1
= 0,02 g.s-1 ✓
(5)
5.3.2 Less than/Kleiner ✓ (1)
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5.4
✓
✓
Number of particles
Higher peak at the same point/Hoër
A piek op dieselfde punt ✓✓
B
Kinetic energy
(2)
5.5 If we increase the concentration of the acid,
the number of moles increases. ✓
More effective collisions per second. ✓
Higher reaction rate. ✓
As die konsentrasie van die suur verhoog word,
neem die aantal mol deeltjies toe.
Meer effektiewe botsings per sekonde.
Hoër reaksietempo. (3)
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QUESTION 6 / VRAAG 6
6.1 CALCULATIONS USING NUMBER OF MOLES
Mark allocation/Puntetoekenning
• USING ratio / Gebruik die verhouding: 1:1:1:1 ✓
• Equilibrium: n(CO 2 ) = 1.276 mol ;n(H 2 ) = 0,276 mol (initial - change) ✓
• Equilibrium: n(CO) = 0,724 mol; n(H 2 O) = 0,724 mol (initial + change) ✓
• Divide by volume = 2,0 dm3 ✓
• Correct K c expression (formulae in square brackets) ✓
• Correct substitution in K c expression ✓
• Final answer/Finale antwoord: 1,49 ✓
CO 2 H2 CO H2O
Initial moles 2 1 0,2 0
Moles used/reacted -0,724 -0,724 +0,724 ✓ +0,724
Moles at equilibrium 1,276✓ 0,276 0,924 ✓ 0,724
[..] at equilibrium 0,638 0, 138 0,462✓ 0,362
n
(mol∙dm-3 ) c=v
[CO][H2 O]
KC = ✓
[CO2 ][H2 ]
(0,462)(0,362)
KC = ✓
(0,638)(0,138)
K C = 1,49✓
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CALCULATIONS USING CONCENTRATION
Mark allocation/Puntetoekenning
• Divide by volume = 2,0 dm3 ✓
• USING ratio / Gebruik die verhouding: 1:1:1:1 ✓
• Equilibrium: [CO 2 ] = 1.276 mol/dm3 ;[H 2 ] = 0,276 mol/dm3 (initial - change✓
• Equilibrium: [CO] = 0,724 mol/dm3; [H 2 O] = 0,724 mol/dm3(initial+change)✓
• Correct K c expression (formulae in square brackets) ✓
• Correct substitution in K c expression ✓
• Final answer/Finale antwoord: 1,49 ✓
CO 2 H2 CO H2O
Initial [ ] 1 0,5 0,1 0✓
[ ] used/reacted −0,362 −0,362✓ +0,362 ✓ +0.362
Equilibrium [ ] 0,638 0,138 0,462 ✓ 0,362
[CO][H2 O]
KC = ✓
[CO2 ][H2 ]
(0,462)(0,362)
KC = ✓
(0,638)(0,138)
K C = 1,49✓ (7)
6.2 EXOTHERMIC ✓
If the Kc value decreases, it means that the concentration of the products
decreases. ✓ The reverse reaction is favoured. According to Le Chatelier, the
endothermic reaction will be favoured when the temperature is increased. ✓
The reverse reaction is endothermic. ✓The forward reaction is exothermic.
EKSOTERMIES
As die Kc waarde afneem, beteken dit dat die konsentrasie van die produkte
afneem. Die terugwaartse reaksie word dus bevoordeel. Volgens Le Chatelier
sal die endotermiese reaksie bevoordeel word as die temperatuur toeneem. Die
terugwaartse reaksie is endotermies en dus is die voorwaartse reaksie
(4)
eksotermies.
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6.3.1 DECREASES/AFNEEM ✓ (1)
6.3.2 NEGATIVE MARKING
According to Le Chatelier, if the number of moles of water vapour is increased,
the system will oppose the change by lowering ✓ the number of moles of water
vapour. The reverse reaction is favoured. ✓ The concentration of the products (3)
decrease. ✓
As die aantal mol waterdamp verhoog word, sal volgens Le Chatelier, die
sisteem die verandering teenweerk deur die aantal mol waterdamp te verlaag.
Die terugwaartse reaksie word bevoordeel. Die konsentrasie van die produkte
neem af.
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QUESTION 7 / VRAAG 7
7.1 A strong acid is an acid that ionizes completely in water ✓ to form a high
concentration of H 3 O+ ions. (2)
’n Sterk suur ioniseer volledig in water.
7.2.1 Ampholyte ✓/Amfoliet (1)
7.2.2 HSO 4 - + H 2 O ⇌ H 3 O+ + SO 4 2- ✓✓ (2)
7.3 OPTION 1 / OPSIE 1
[OH-] = 0,4 mol∙dm-3 ✓ (ratio)
[H 3 O+] [OH-] = 1 x 10-14 ✓
[H 3 O+] (0,4) = 1 x 10-14
1×1014
[H 2 O] = P
0,4
= 2,5 x 10-14 mol.dm-3
pH = – log [H 3 O+] ✓
= – log (2,5 x 10-14)
= 13,6 ✓
OPTION 2
[OH-] = 0,4 mol∙dm-3 ✓ (ratio)
pOH = -log[OH-]✓= -log(0,4) = 0,4
pH + pOH = 14 ✓
∴pH = 13,6 ✓ (4)
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7.4.1 CH 3 COOH + NaOH → CH 3 COONa + H 2 O
c = 0,309 mol⋅dm-3
V = 0,01957 dm-3
n NaOH = c x V✓
= 0,309 x 0,01957
= 6,05 x 10-3 mol✓
m = n x M CH3COOH ✓
= (6,05 x 10-3) x 60 ✓
= 0,363 g ✓
(5)
7.4.2 POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.4.1
% = 0,363 / 10 x 100 = 3,63% ✓ Yes ✓ (2)
7.4.3 Phenolphtaleien✓ /Fenolftaleïen
Weak acid and strong base titration ✓ /Swak suur en sterk basis titrasie.
OR
6 + 13
pH of solution ≈ ≈ 9,5
2 (2)
7.4.4 Hydrolysis ✓/ Hidrolise (1)
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QUESTION 8 / VRAAG 8
8.1 Concentration of electrolytes: 1 mol.dm-3 ✓
Pressure of gases: 1 atm / 101,3 kPa ✓ (2)
8.2 Pt is an inert electrode/very weak reducing agent ✓
Pt is ‘n onaktiewe metal/Baie swak reduseermiddel
It is a (good) conductor of electricity ✓ /Dit gelei elektrisiteit (2)
8.3 O 2 + 4H+ + 4e- → 2H 2 O ✓✓ (2)
8.4 Fe(s) | Fe2+ (aq) or (1 mol.dm-3) ✓ ||✓ O 2 (g) (1 atm) | H 2 O () | Pt(s)✓ (3)
8.5 Eθcell = Eθcathode -Eθanode ✓
= 1,23✓-(-0,44)✓
= 1,67 V✓ (4)
8.6 The cell reaction reaches equilibrium. ✓ /Die selreaksie bereik ewewig. (1)
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QUESTION 9 / VRAAG 9
9.1 Cathode ✓/Katode (1)
9.2 A solution / liquid that conducts electricity through the movement of ions. ✓✓
‘n Oplossing wat elektrisiteit gelei deur die beweging van vry ione.
OR
a substance whose aqueous solution contains ions OR a substance that (2)
dissolves in water to give a solution that conducts electricity
9.3 Silver nitrate / Ag NO 3 ✓ (1)
Accept any soluble Ag+ salt /Aanvaar enige oplosbare Ag+ sout
9.4 Ag+ + e- → Ag (2)
9.5 Remains the same./Bly dieselfde (1)
9.6 The rate at which the Ag+ ions is reduced, is equal to the rate at which the Ag
is oxidised.
Die tempo waarteen die Ag+ ione gereduseer word, is gelyk aan die tempo
waarteen die Ag geoksideer word (2)
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QUESTION 10 / VRAAG 10
10.1.1 Nitrogen / N2 ✓ (1)
10.1.2 N 2 + 3H 2 ✓ ⇌ 2NH 3 ✓ (bal ✓) (3)
10.1.3 Ammonia/Ammoniak ✓ (1)
10.1.4 Ostwald process ✓ (1)
10.1.5 Ammonium nitrate / NH 4 NO 3 ✓ (1)
10.1.6 Eutrophication ✓/Eutrifikasie (1)
10.2.1 A ✓, Lower nitrogen prevents too much leaf growth at the expense of
fruit growth. ✓/Minder stikstof sal die oormatige groei van die blare ten
koste van die vrugte, voorkom.
OR
It has a higher phosphorus content to promote seed and fruit
development. /Dit het ‘n hoër fosforinhoud wat die ontwikkeling van sade
en vrugte bevoordeel.
OR
It has a higher potassium content for seed and fruit quality./Dit het ‘n hoër
kaliuminhoud wat die gehalte van die sade en vrugte verhoog. (2)
10.2.2 1
✓×20% = 2,222 %✓
9
2,222
×50✓= 1,11 kg✓
100
OR
1
✓×50 = 5,5556 Kg✓
9
20
×5,5556✓= 1,11 kg✓
100 (4)
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TOTAL/TOTAAL: 150
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