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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
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12.
Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
on the ANSWER BOOK.
This question-paper consists of NINE questions. Answer ALL the questions in
the ANSWER;BOOK.
Start EACHiquestion on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, for example between
QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
You may use a non-programmable calculator.
You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required.
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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 (A-D) next to the question number (1.1-1.10) in the
ANSWER BOOK, forexample 1.11 D.
1.1
1.2
1.3
Which ONE of the following homologous series does NOT contain a
CARBONYLIGROUP?
A Esters
B_ Alcohols
Cc. Aldehydes
D Carboxylic acids (2)
Which of the following statements COULD apply to compounds that are
structural isomers of one another?
(I) They have the same structural formula.
(Il) They have the same molecular formula.
(Ill) They may belong to the same homologous series.
A (I), (Il) and (III)
B (I) and (Ill)
C (1) and (Il)
D (II) and (III) (2)
Compound X undergoes a combustion reaction according to the following
equation:
2X + 1902 > 12COz + 14H20
What is the IUPAC name of compound X?
A Hexane
B Hex-2-ene
C Propane
D
Hexanoic acid
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1.4 The energy changes represented by X, Y and Z on the potential energy graph
below takes place during a catalysed, reversible chemical reaction.
Potential e
Course of reaction
Which ONE of the following represents the heat of the reaction for the
FORWARD reaction?
X-Y
Zex
X-Z (2)
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1.5 Which ONE of the following statements correctly describes the rate of
reaction for the following reaction?
Mg(s) + 2HC£(aq) — MgCé2(aq) + H2(g)
The time it takes to use up the reactants.
The decrease in the concentration of magnesium per unit time.
The time it takes for one of the reactants to be completely used up.
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The increase In the concentration of MgCf2(aq) per unit tim (2)
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1.6 Consider the reaction represented by the following balanced chemical
equation:
Ha(g) + lag) = 2HI(g)
The system is initially at equilibrium.
The pressufe is increased by decreasing the volume of the container at
constant/femperature. How will the amount of HI(g) and the concentration of
HI(g) change?
AMOUNT OF HI (g)
CONCENTRATION OF HI (g)
A Remains the same Remains the same
B Decreases Decreases
c Remains the same Increases
D Remains the same Decreases
1.7 Consider the reaction represented by the balanced equation below:
HeSOx(aq) + H20(t) > HsO*(aq) + HSOs(aq)
Which ONE of the following is a conjugate acid-base pair?
A HsO*(aq) and H2O()
B HsO%{aq) and HSO« (aq)
G —H2SOa(aq) and H20(@)
DB —- H2SQa(aq) and HsO0*(aq)
18 Which ONE of the foltow!ng gives the approximate pH of an aqueous solution of
sodium carbonate and the relevant hydrolysis equation?
pH HYDROLYSIS EQUATION
Less than 7 COs? ¥ HGOs- Mote
Less than 7 Nat: + H20 = NaOH /#>H*
Greater than 7
CO3? + H20 = HCO3- + OH
OJOQ;]oa] >
Greater than 7
Nat + HeO = NeOH + Hf
mere on
(2)
(2)
1.9 Dasvenibefceablyanineelbisahn®eadn stiedard eanditions. The following
half reactions and standard electrode potentials are provided.
HALF REACTION STANDARD ELECTRODE POTENTIAL(E’) IN
VOLTS(V)
eas -
Wt + re Ww 1,8
2 =
x” + [Be = x +03
¥* = -0,9
Z+ + 2e 2Z -0,3
Which ONE of the following combinations is correct for the above galvanic
cell?
ANODE CATHODE
O/O;];na|>
(2)
1.10 Consider the following reactions for a metal P:
(i) P reacts with a solution of silver nitrate resulting in a deposit of metallic
silver.
(ii) P does not react with a solution of zinc sulphate.
Which ONE of the following correctly lists the metals, P; Ag and Zn in order of
DECREASING strengths of reducing agents?
A P; Ag; Zn
B Zn; P; Ag
Cc Ag; P; Zn py
D Ag; Zn; P (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
The letters A to F in the table below represent organic compounds.
a i
A} H — i — 1 _ i Cc —H
CH3 H CHs
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B) H — ‘om i -—- C= c— ’ —H
CH3 H H
Cc | CHsCH2CH2CH2CH2COOH D | CsHsO2
E | Pentan —2 - one F | 2,2 —dimethylpropane
Use the information in the table to answer the questions that follow.
Write down the general formula of the homologous series to which compound B
2.1. Write down the letter/s that represent/s:
2.1.1. TWO compounds with a pH less than 7
2.1.2 ACHAIN ISOMER of CHs(CH2)3CHs
2.1.3. A substance with a fruity smell
2.2 Write down the IUPAC name of compound A.
2.3 Define the term homologous series.
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2.5
A straight chain organic acid X, ethanol and a catalyst are heated to produce the
organic compound G. The equation below represents the reaction that takes
place:
X + C2Hs0H —+— G + H20
The molecular mass of compound G is 116 g.mol"' and its empirical formula is
C3HeO.
2.5.1. Write down the name of the reaction that produces compound G.
(2)
(1)
(1)
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
2.6
2.7
2.5.2 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the catalyst that can be used in
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2.5.3. Write down the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of the organic compound X. (3)
Define the term functional isomer. (2)
Write down the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of the FUNCTIONAL isomer of
compound E. (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Start.oma new page.)
Organic compounds A, B, C and D of comparable molecular mass are used to
investigate the relationship between homologous series and vapour pressure at a
temperature of 20°C. The results obtained are shown in the table below.
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
ORGANIC COMPOUND VAPOUR PRESSURE (kPa) at 20 °C
A 1,6
B 2
Cc 24,6
D 204
Define vapour pressure. (2)
Give a reason why the temperature is specified. (1)
For this experiment write down the:
3.3.1 Dependent variable (1)
3.3.2 Controlled variable (1)
Arrange the compounds A, B, C and D in order of INCREASING boiling point. (2)
The compounds A, B, C and D IN RANDOM ORDER represent propan—1—ol, ethanoic
acid, butane and 2-propanone.
3.5
3.6
3.7
Write down the vapour pressure of ethanoic acid at 20 °C. (1)
Fully explain the answer to Question 3.5 by referring to intermolecular forces and
vapour pressures. (3)
Which compound represents 2-propanone?
Explain how you arrived at the answer (4)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
In the flow diagram below, I, Il, Ill, IV and V are organic reactions. X, Y and Z represent
organic compounds.
COMPOUND Z
F
Vv
2-bromobutane -—————»| 9 MAJORPRODUCT -=——— > COMPOUND X
HCL
rY
IV il
COMPOUND Y
4.1 Reaction | is an elimination reaction.
4.1.1 Name the type of elimination reaction taking place. (1)
4.1.2 Write down the structural formula for the MAJOR PRODUCT formed. (2)
4.1.3. Write down the balanced equation for the reaction using MOLECULAR
FORMULAE. (3)
4.2 Reaction Il is an addition reaction.
Write down the IUPAC name of COMPOUND X. (2)
4.3 In reaction II], COMPOUND X, is heated with dilute sodium hydroxide.
4.3.1. Name the type of reaction taking place. (1)
4.3.2 | Write down the IUPAC name of COMPOUND Y. (2)
44 In reaction IV COMPOUND Y, is heated under reflux with concentrated sulphuric
rv Name the type of reaction taking place. (1)
4.4.2 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the INORGANIC product formed. (1)
4.5 Compound Z is a saturated hydrocarbon.
4.5.1 Name the type of addition reaction represented by reactior-V. (1)
4.5.2 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the catalyst used in reaction V. (1)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page)
Manganese dioxide (MnOz) catalyses the decomposition of a solution of hydrogen
peroxide, H2O2(aq):
2 H2O02(aq) > 2H20(f) + O2(g)
Manganese dioxide jof-mass 0,1 g was added to a flask containing 200 cm® of a
solution of hydrogenjperoxide of concentration 0,2 mol.dm. The oxygen gas produced
was collected at standard temperature and pressure and the volume measured
every minute using @ gas syringe. The following graph was obtained:
Graph of Volume of oxygen gas formed vs Time
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Z
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1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9
Time in minutes
The reaction stops before all the hydrogen peroxide decomposes.
5.1. How long did it take for the reaction to stop?
5.2 How does the volume of oxygen gas collected compare for EVERY MINUTE as
the reaction progresses? Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS
THE SAME.
5.3. What mass of manganese dioxide is present in the flask after 8 minutes?
5.4. Using the collision theory, fully explain the shape of the graph from the time the
reaction starts to the time the reaction stops,
5.5 Using the information provided and the graph, calculate the concentration of the
hydrogen peroxide REMAINING when the reaction has stopped.
(1)
(1)
(1)
(4)
(9)
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6.1
6.2
Consider the reaction represented by the balanced equation below:
NO2(g) + SO2g) = SOsx(g) + NO(g)
Initially 2 s of NOz(g) and'2 moles of SO2(g) were mixed in a sealed 2 dm?
containe en equilibrium is reached at 700 °C there are 60 g of SOsa(g)
present container.
6.1.1. Define the term chemical equilibrium.
6.1.2 Calculate the value of the equilibrium constant, Ke, for this reaction.
as that decomposes into colourless
p gas, Cia(g), at a temperature
Nitrosyl chloride gas,
nitrogen monoxide,
above 100 °C.
+ Ch(g)
green
Some NOCt gas is seale contal en equilibrium is reached, a
mixture of NOCfz, NO and Cfz with a yellow-green colour is present in the
container.
6.2.1 State Le Chatelier’s Principle.
The pressure in the container is changed without changing the temperature,
resulting in the colour of the mixture changing to green.
6.2.2 Was the pressure INCREASED or DECREASED?
Use Le Chatelier’s Principle to explain the answer.
6.2.3. How does the change in pressure affect the amount of NO(g) at
equilibrium? Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES or NO EFFECT.
6.2.4 State ONE other change that can be made to the above system at
equilibrium to bring about the same change to the amount of NO(g)
identified in QUESTION 6.2.3
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
7.1. The acid HF ionizes according to the following equation:
HF +H20 = Hs0* (aq) + F*(aq)
When a 0,10 mol-dm® solution of HF Is prepared, it is found that the
concentration of thte-F° ions is 0,018 mol-dm’ at 25 °C.
7.1.1 Define a/strong acid. (2)
7.1.2. Is HF asStrohg acid? Choose from YES or NO.
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
7.1.3 Calculate the [OH’] in this solution. (3)
7.2 Sodium hydroxide (NaOH) pellets of mass X g are added to sufficient distilled
water to prepare a solution of volume 25 cm? in a flask.
12 cmé of sulphuric acid, H2SO«, of concentration 0,10 mol-dm* is added to the
flask containing the sodium hydroxide. The total volume of the mixture formed
is 37 cm? and its pH is 12,56.
H2SO. (aq) + 2NaOH (aq) — NazSO4 (aq) + 2 H20 (£)
7.2.1 Explain the term dilute acid. (2)
7.2.2 How does the concentration of the hydronium ions compare to the
concentration of the hydroxide ions in the mixture? Choose from
LARGER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO. (1)
7.2.3 Calculate the value of X. (8)
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An electrochemical cell is set up under standard conditions using a hydrogen half-cell
and a nickel half-cell as shown in the simplified diagram below.
Ni
Platinum
H*(aq)
t— Ni? (aq)
8.1 State the standard conditions, besides a temperature of 25 °C, under which this
cell operates. (2)
8.2 Calculate the initial reading on the voltmeter. (4)
8.3 For this electrochemical cell, write down:
8.3.1. The energy conversion that takes place (1)
8.3.2 One function of component Q (1)
8.3.3 Direction in which the anions in component Q will move. Choose from
TOWARDS THE NICKEL HALF CELL or TOWARDS THE HYDROGEN
HALF CELL (1)
8.3.4 Half reaction that takes place at the anode (2)
8.4 How will the pH of the solution in the hydrogen half-cell be affected after a while?
Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES, or REMAINS THE SAME.
Explain the answer. (3)
8.5 The platinum electrode is replaced with a larger platinum electrode.
How will this affect the initial emf of the cell? (Choose from INCREASES,
DECREASES or NO EFFECT) (1)
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9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
9.6
The simplified diagram below represents an electrolytic cell used to purify copper.
battery |=
CuSOa(aq)
Define the term electrolysis.
Which electrode, R or T, consists of pure copper? Give a reason for the answer.
Write down the half reaction that takes place at electrode R.
How will the concentration of the electrolyte be affected while the cell is
functioning? Choose from INCREASES, DECREASES, or REMAINS THE
SAME.
Give a reason for the answer
Zinc is one of the impurities found in the impure copper.
Will the presence of zinc ions influence the quality of the refined copper?
Choose from YES or NO.
Refer to relative strengths of oxidising agents to explain the answer.
A constant current is registered on the ammeter and 1,72 g of the copper is
deposited on the cathode in 30 minutes. Calculate the reading on the ammeter.
TOTAL
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(2)
(2)
(3)
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F2(g)+2e- = 2F- + 2,87
Co*+e- = Co* + 1,81
H202+ 2H*+2e- = 2H20 +1,77
MnO; +8H*+5e- = Mn? +4H20 +1,51
Cex(g)+2e- = 2Ce + 1,36
C07 +14H* +60 = 2Cr*+7H.0 | +1,33
On(g)+4H* +4e- = 2H20 + 1,23
MnOz+ 4H* + 2e7 == =Mn?* + 2H20 +1,23
Pt} +2e- = Pt +1,20
Br.(@)+2e- = 2Br +1,07
NO; +4H*+3e- = NO(g)+2H20 | +0,96
Hg*+2e- = Hg(e) + 0,85
Agtte = Ag + 0,80
NO3 +2H*+e = NO2(g)+H20 + 0,80
Fe%+e- = Fett +0,77
Ox(g) + 2H* + 2e-° = = H202 + 0,68
In+2e° = 2b + 0,54
Cut+e> = Cu + 0,52
S$O2+4H'+4e> = S$+2H:0 + 0,45
2H20+0Oz2+4e- = 40H + 0,40
Cu*+2e- = Cu + 0,34
S07 +4H'+2e- = SOx(g)+2H20| +0,17
Cu*+e = Cut + 0,16
Sn“+2e = Sn* +015
S+2H*+2e = H2S(g) +0,14
2H*+2e = Ha(g) 0,00
Fe*+3e = Fe - 0,06
Pb*+2e = Pb -0,13
Sn*+2e = Sn -0,14
Ni#+2e- = Ni -0,27
Co**+2e- = Co - 0,28
Cd*+2e- = Cd -0,40
Cr++e- = Cr* - 0,41
Fe++2e- = Fe -0,44
Cr++3e- = Cr -0,74
Zn*+2e- = Zn - 0,76
2H20+2e- = H2(g)+20H- | -0,83
Crt++2e- = Cr = 0,91
Mn?* + 2e- = Mn -1,18
At*+3e- = AC = 1,86
Mg**+2e- = Mg - 2,36
Na*+e- = Na -2,71
Ca**+2e- = Ca — 2,87
Sr’+2e- = Sr — 2,89;
Ba*+2e- = Ba — 2,90-
Cs*+e = Cs + 2,92
Kite = K — 2,93
Lit+e = Li - 3,05
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TABEL 4B: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Half-reactions/Halfreaksies Ee
Luvte = LI = 3,05
Ki +e = K - 2,93
Cst+e = Cs - 2,92
Ba’*+2e- = Ba — 2,90
S420 = Sr - 2,89
Ca*+2e = Ca — 2,87 ij
Nat*+e- = Na -2,71
9 Mg*+2e = Mg — 2,36
§ AQ +3e- = AL — 1,66
3S Mn?*+2e- = Mn -1,18 4
z Cr*+2e = Cr - 0,94 E
= 2H20 + 2e- = H2(g)+2OH- | -0,83 g
s Zn*+2e° = Zn - 0,76 o
3 Cr*+3e = Cr 0,74 ES
g Fe*+2e- = Fe - 0,44 £
: Cr*+e- = Cre - 0,41 g
Ss Cd*+2e = Cd -0,40 3
5 Co%+2e- = Co - 0,28 2
§ Ni? +2e- = Ni - 0,27 3
5 Sn%+2e- = Sn -0,14 5
2 Pe +26 = Pb - 0,13 5
3S Fe*+3e = Fe - 0,06 5
= 2H*+2e- = Hag) 0,00 2
2 S+2H*+2e- = H2S(g) + 0,14 >
2 Sn*+2e = Sn? + 0,15 e
‘a Cu* +e" = Cur +0,16 4
3 S07 +4H*+2e- = SOxg)+2H20| +0,17 >
° Cu*+2e = Cu + 0,34 5
> 2H20+02+4e" = 40H" +0,40 3
ri SOQ2+4H* +40" = S+2H20 + 0,45 £
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gS In+2e° = 2 + 0,54 7]
=¥ Ox(g) +2H* +207 = H:02 +0,68 2
Fe*+e = Fo +0,77 2
NO; +2H*+e- = NOxg)+H20 | +0,80 zy
Ag’ +e = Ag + 0,80
Hg +2e- = Hg(e) + 0,85
NO; +4H*+3e = NO(g)+2H20 | +0,96
Br2(@)+ 2e- = 2Br +41,07
Pt? +2e° = Pt + 1,20
MnO2+ 4H’ + 2e =) =~ Mn® + 2H20 + 1,23
O2(g) +4H* + 4e" = = 2H20 +1,23
Cr03 +14H*+6e = 2Cr*+7H20 | +4,33
Céx(g)+2e = 208 + 1,36
MnO, +8H*+5e- = Mn*+4H:0 | +1,54
H202+ 2H* +267 = 2H20 +1,77
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F2x(g)+2e- = 2F- + 2,87
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EDUCATION
REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA
GRADE 12
NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE
MARKS: 150
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QUESTION 1
1.1 Byv
1.2 Dvv
1.3 AVY
1.4 Avy
1.5 Dvv
1.6 Cvv
1.7 AVY
1.8 Cvv
1.9 Byv
1.10 Byy
QUESTION 2
2.1
2.1.1 Cv Dv (accept E)
2.1.2 FY
2.1.3 DorEv
2.2 2—methylpent — 1 — enevv
Marking criteria:
© correct stem and substituents: methyl and penteneY”
e IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence and hyphen ¥
2.3 A series of organic compounds that can be described by the same general
formula vv
OR
A series of organic compounds in which one member differs from the next by
a -CH2 group.v ”
Marking criteria:
If any one of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct contextis omitted,
deduct 1 mark.
2.4 CrHan-2¥
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2.5.1 Esterification/ester formation”
(1)
2.5.2 Sulphuric acid/H2SOav (1)
2.5.3 a
‘ i i ve ~N
H —l0r— C —C\— C — 0 — H) vv (3)
H H H —— _—
Marking criteria:
e Functional group correctly drawn”
e 4carbons v
e Whole structure correctly drawnv
2.6 Compounds with_same molecular formulay but different functional groups. v (2)
27 eo
H H H H/ O \ vv
| | | on }
H—C—C—C— C\—~C —H /
| | | _— /
H H H HO ~~
Marking criteria:
e Functional group correctly drawn” M
e 2
Whole structure correct ¥ x
(2)
ACCEPT structures for: 2-methylbutanal, 3-methylbutanal
and 2,2-dimethylpropanal.
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QUESTION 3
3.1
3.2
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.4
3.5
3.6
3.7
The pressure exerted by a vapour at equilibrium with its liquid in a closed
system jy“
Marking Criteria:
If any one of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context (vapour
pressure) is omitted, deduct 1 mark.
(2)
Vapour pressure is temperature dependent” (1)
Vapour pressure “ (1)
Molecular massv OR Temperature. Accept: straight chainY (1)
D; C; B; A vv (2 OR ZERO) (2)
1,6 (kPa)v (1)
For ethanoic acid:
Strongest intermolecular forces between the molecules (Hydrogen bonds).”
Most energy required to overcome the intermolecular forces. v
Lowest vapour pressure (3)
Marking criteria:
e Correct answer (C)
e¢ Compare strengths of IMFs of A and B, and relate to vapour
pressureY
e Compare strengths of IMFs of D, and relate to vapour pressure”
e Compare strengths of IMFs of C with A, B and D.v
Pa al
—_—s ar
d/ethanoic acid/A and alcohol/propan-1-ol/B have
orces resulting in lowest vapour pressures. V
termolecular forces resulting in the highest vapour
has intermolecular forces stronger-than Butane/D,
but weaker than carboxylic acid/ethanoic acid/A and alcohol/propan-1-ol/B. ”
lanai (4)
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QUESTION 4
4.1.1 Dehydrohalogenation / Dehydrobromination” (1)
4.1.2
H HH H
bay 4 |
H — Tn c= CH T —H
Marking criteria:
¢ Functional group correctly drawn’ A
e Whole structure correct “ %
(2)
4.1.3. CaHoBr +NaQH — CaHs + NaBr + H20 (any strong base)
LHSv RHSv_ BALY
NOTE: If structural formulae used, max 2/5 (3)
4.2 2 - chlorobutanev v
Marking criteria:
* correct stem and substituents: chloro and butanev
e IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence and hyphen v
(2)
4.3.1 Hydrolysis” or substitution (1)
4.3.2 butan — 2 - ol’v” OR 2-butanol
Marking criteria:
© correct stem and substituents: butanol”
e IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence and hyphen v
(2)
4.4.1 Elimination Yor dehydration (1)
4.4.2 Water/H20v (1)
4.5.1 Hydrogenationv (1)
4.5.2 — Platinum/Pt OR Nickel/Ni OR Palladium/Pd (1)
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QUESTION 5
5.1 7 (minutes) ¥
5.2 Decreases-~
5.3 01g”
5.4 Gradient of;the graph decreases as the reaction progresses. v
Rate of the reaction decreases. Vv
Concentration of H2Oz decreases as the reaction progresses / Amount of
reacting molecules decreases in the same volume. ¥
Number of effective collisions per unit time decreases. “
5.5 Marking criteria:
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e Formula: n = ~ ¥ to calculate n(O2)produced
m
0116
answer (5,179 x 10° if substitution is not shown)”
e Ratio: n(H2O2) used equals 2n(Oz) produced ~
© Correct substitution ( ) in the above formula / Award mark for
e Use n=cV to calculate n(H20z) initial
e n(H2O2) when reaction stops = n(H2O2)initial - n(H2Oz2)used/reacted vv
e Formula: C = av to calculate C required
e Correct substitution into the formula: c = — v
as
Vv
e Final answer = 0,15 mol-dm3 v
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5.5
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OPTION 1:
n(Oz)produced = = + v
m
_ 9116
22,4 Any one ¥
= 5,179 x 10° mol
n(H2Oz2) used = 2n(O2) producedY
= 2(5,179 x 10°)
= 0,010358 mol
n(H2O2) initial =cV
= (0,2)(0,2) v
= 0,04 mol
n(H2O2) when reaction stops = n(H2Oz)initial - n(H2Oz)used/reacted
0,04 - 0,010358v v
0,029642 mol
Cc = as v
V
_ 0,029642 v
0,2
= 0,15 mol-dm3’ Y_ Range: 0,1482 to 0,15
OPTION 2:
n(Oz)produced = a v
m
_ 0116
~ 22,4
= 5,179 x 10° mol
2H202 2H20 O2
R 2 2 1
I 0,04” 0
C -0,010358v (Ratio) +5,179 x 10°V_ >
END 0,029642vV 5 Ava 10%
Cc = a v
Vv
_ 0,029642 |
0,2
= 0,15 mol-dm? vv Range: 0,1482 to 0,15
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QUESTION 6
6.1.1. When the rate of forward reaction equals the rate of reverse reaction. vv
OR when the amounts of reactants and products remain constant.
Notes
IF: Forwardhreaction equals reverse reaction. % (2)
6.1.2 | Marking criteria:
e n(SOs) equilibrium = 0,75“
e Using the correct mol ratiov
e Calculating the quantity(mol) at equilibrium of all three substances “
e Divide number of moles at equilibrium by 2 dm°v
e Ke expression’
e Correct substitution of equilibrium concentrations into Ke expression ¥
e Kce=0,36Y
NO2 SOz2 SOs NO
Ratio 1 1 1 1
Initial quantity (mol) 2 2 0 0
Change (mol) 0,75 | 0,75 0,75 | 0,75 Using ratio v
Quantity at equilibrium (mol) 4,25 1.25 | O75 v O75 >) v
Equilibrium concentration (mol-dm3) | 9,625 0,625 | 9,375 | 0,375 | Divide by 2 v
x, SOL] INOL ,
* (NO, ][SO,]
= (0:375)(0.375)
No K, expression, correct substitution: Max %
Round brackets used for Ke expression: Max 6/7
(0,625) (0,625)
= 0,36 v
Wrong K, expression: Max A
(7)
6.2.1 When the equilibrium in a closed system is disturbed, the system will
re-instate a new equilibrium by favouring the reaction that will oppose the
disturbance. vv
Marking criteria:
If any one of the underlined key
deduct 1 mark. Phrases must be in correct context.
words/phrases in the correct contextis omitted,
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6.2.2 Decreasedv
Green implies forward reaction/ reaction that produces a larger number of
molecules is favoured. Vv
According to LCP a decrease in pressure favours the reaction that produces a
larger nunaber of gas molecules / gas molesv
6.2.3 Increasés =“
6.2.4 Increase concentration of reactantsY (by adding more) OR decrease
concentration of products (by removing some)
QUESTION 7
7.1.1 lonises completely in water v'to form a high concentration of H3O* ions.”
ACCEPT: lonises completely in water v Y (for 2023 Prep Exams).
7.1.2 Nov
Does not ionise completely”/ ionises partially/0,018 mol.dm’ is less than
0,10 mol:dm?
7.1.3 Kw=[HsO*][OH] = 1 x 10-4”
(0,018)[OH"] = 1 x 10°14”
[OH] = 5.56 x 10° mol-dm?v
7.2.1. Contains a small amount (number of moles) of acid in proportion to the
volume of water / in a given volume of water. vv
7.2.2 | SMALLER THANY
7.2.3 Marking criteria:
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e Substitute in the formula pH = - log[HsO*]/[H3O*][OH’] = 1 x 10°14/
log[OHV/pH + pOH =14 to calculate c(OH")excess vv
tute sasthe formula n = cV to calculate n(OH’) in excess “
oles of OH" reacted with H2SOzs. (ratio as well as
excess moles to moles reacted of NaOH (total number of
f NaOH) v ¥
e Substitution of molar mass (40) to calculate mass of NaOHY
e Final answer 0,144 g. v
RANGE: 0,144 g TO 0,149 g
NOTE: If the calculation is done using a table, mark within the-table using the
criteria above.
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= - log[Hs0*] OR 14-pH =-log[OH}]
14 — 12,56 v= -logl[OH]”
[OH] =0,0363 mol-dm*
pH
4#2j56 = - logi[H30*] v
fHsO*] = 2,75 x 10°*3 mol-dms
H30*][OH] = 1 x 10°14
2,75 x 10°3[OH] = 1 x 10°4¥
[OH] = 0,0363 mol-dmv?
n(OH*)excess = cV
n(OH) = ce) V OR | (0,0363)(0,037)
= 1,3431 x 10° mols
n(OH)reacted with H2SO4 = = 2n(H2SOa)
= cw
n(OH)in 25cm? = eo) Y OR (2)(0,1)(0,012)
= 2,4 x 10% mols
OR
n(H2SO4) = exV = 0,1 x 0,012 = 0,0012
n(NaOH) = 2 x 0,0012 = 0,0024 moles
Initial n(NaOH) = 0,0024 + 0,0013 = 0,0037 moles
n(total)M
(2,4 x 10° + 1.3431 x 10°) vv (40) v
0,149 (g)v
m(NaOH)
OR
n(total)M
(0,0024 + 0,0013) v (40) v
0,144 (g)”
m(NaOh)
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QUESTION 8
8.1 Pressure of.101,3 kPa/ 1 atmv
Concentration of electrolytes: 1 mol-dm?” (2)
8.2 =a = Eaaelon — adation v Notes h fi laf h
e Accept any other correct formula from the
= 0,00 (-0,27) v data sheet.
=0,27V v e Any other formula using unconventional
abbreviations, ¢.g. E°cer = E°oa- E°ra
followed by correct substitutions Max: 3/4,
(4)
8.3.1 From chemical to electricalv (1)
8.3.2 Maintain electrical neutrality (of the electrolytes)”
Complete the circuit (any ONE) (1)
8.3.3. Towards the nickel half cellv’ (1)
8.3.4 Ni >N?*+2evv (Ignore phases)
Notes
° Ni#* +2e—Ni(44) Ni =Ni#?*+2e (%)
Ni#+2e=Ni (0%) Ni Ni +2e (9%)
e Ignore if charge on electron omitted.
If a charge of anion is omitted eg. Ni — Ni+2e Max: (%)
(2)
8.4. IncreasesY
H* ions are reduced to Ha”
Concentration of H* ions decreasesv (3)
8.5 No effectY (1)
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QUESTION 9
9.1
9.2
9.3
9.4
9.5
e The chemical process in which electrical energy is converted to chemical
energyny Y (2 or 0) OR
e The Aisejof electrical energy to produce a chemical change OR
e Theprocess during which an electric current passes through a
solution/molten ionic compound.
(2)
T v Reduction takes place (at the cathode) / It is the negative electrode / R is
the electrode that is impure Cu.v
ACCEPT: So that the Cu forms on pure Cu.
(2)
Cu(s) — Cu?*(aq) + 2evY
Ignore phases
Notes
© Cu< Cut + 2e (%) Cu?* + 2e- = Cu (%)
Cu*+2e<—Cu (34) Cu = Cu*+2e (14)
e Ignore if charge on electron omitted.
e Ifacharge of an ion is omitted eg. Cu+2e<« Cu Max: (%)
(2)
REMAINS THE SAMEY
The rate at which Cu is oxidised to Cu2* at the anode is equal to the rate at (2)
which the Cu2* is reduced at the cathode v
Nov
Zn?* is a weaker oxidising agent than Cu2*v and will not be reduced. V (3)
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9.6 Marking criteria:
e Substitute in the for
Ulate number of moles of Cu. Y
* Ratio of number of mols of 6 tolmurt moles of Cu: 2: 1¥
e Substifate in the formula ; late number of electrons”
¢ Substituté in Q = rgev
ae I
¢ Substitute in Q =
aflans v
Fin qe wer 2,89 A
n=
M
n _W2,
63,5
1,72
= 22+ yv
n(e) (G35)
= 0,054 mol
N(e) =nNa
= 0,054 x 6,02 x 10% v
= 3,2508 x 10%
Q = Nde
=(3,2508 x 1072)(1,.6 x 107%) v
= 5201,28C
Q = IAt
5201,28 = 1(1800)
I = 2,89 Av (6)
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