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uestion paper consists of nine questions. Answer ALL the questions.
EACH question on a NEW page.
Number your answers correctly according to the numbering system used in
this question paper.
Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, e.g., between QUESTION 2.1
and QUESTION 2.2.
A non-programmable calculator may be used.
Appropriate mathematical instruments may be used.
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, etc. where required.
You are advised to use the attached data sheets.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four 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), for example 1.10 E
E of the following pairs represents compounds that are isomers?
C. CH3—CH=CH2 and CH2=CH-CHs3
D. CH3sCOOCH3 and CH3CH2COOH (2)
1.2 Which ONE of the following organic reactions will take place only when
exposed to light?
A. CH2CH2 +H2> CH3CHs
B. CH3CH3— CH2CH2 +H
C. CH3CH3+Cla> CH3CH2Cl +HCl
D. CH2CH2 + Cla> CH2CICH2Cl (2)
1.3 What is the name of the reaction between an unsaturated hydrocarbon and
hydrogen gas?
A. — halogenation
B. hydrogenation
C. dehydrohalogenation
D. hydration (2)
1.4 When an alkane, containing n carbons, undergoes combustion in excess
oxygen, the mole ratio of the combusted products, COz : H20, will be equal
to:
A. nin
B. n:n+2
C. n:in+1
D. n:2n @)
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1.5 Ammonia gas NH:(g) and oxygen gas, O2, react in a closed container at a
constant temperature according to the following equation below.
4NH3(g) + 502(g) = 4NO(g) + 6H20(g) (AH <0)
ONE of the combinations of pressure and temperature will result in
ease in the yield of nitrogen monoxide NO(g)?
Pressure Temperature
A. decrease decrease
B. decrease increase
C. increase increase
D. increase decrease
(2)
1.6 Dinitrogen tetra oxide,N2O4(g) decomposes to produce nitogen dioxide,
NO2(g), in a closed container according to the following balanced equation:
N2O4(g) 2 2NO2(g) AH = -xkJ
Consider the following statements regarding this equation:
(i): The forward reaction is endothermic.
(ii): The temperature of the container decreases.
(iii): For each mole of NO2(g) which is formed, xkJ of energy is released
Which ONE of the following statements are/is true about this reaction?
A. (i) only
B. (i) and (ii) only
C. (ii) and (iii) only
D. (i), (ii) and (iii) (2)
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437 Four gases, P, Q, R, and S are in equilibrium in a closed container. The
diagram below shows their relative concentrations over a period of time.
The equilibrium position is altered at t1 by the addition of more of gas Q.
P
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The equilibrium reaction is shown by:
A. P+QSR+S
B. Q+SSP+R
Cc. P+SSQ+R
D. QSP+R+S (2)
1.8 The ionisation constant,Kw, for pure water at 25°C is:
A. 14
B. 7
Cc. 1x107
D. 1x10-4 (2)
1.9 The electrode potential of the Ag*/Ag-electrode is determined with the
aid of a standard H*/He, Pt-electrode as reference electrode. The
equation for the half-reaction which occurs at the ANODE of this cell, is:
A. Ag—Ag*+e
B. Ag*+e—Ag
C. H2-— 2H* + 2e
D. 2H*+2e— He (2)
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1.10 An electrochemical cell, consisting of two standard half cells, is allowed
to deliver current for a period. Which one of the following combinations
best represents the change in CONCENTRATION of the two electrolytes
r the period.
(2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
The table below shows six organic molecules A to F
B. ——
butane CH3-CH2-OH
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2.2 Write down the:
2.2.1 Structural formula of compound C
2.2.2 IUPAC name of compound D
2.2.3 Homologous series to which F belongs
2.2.4 Structural formula of the functional group of E
2.3 For compound A, write down:
2.3.1 The general formula.
2.3.2 The balanced equation for the oxidation reaction.
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2.4 Compound B reacts with another organic compound from the table to
form an ester.
2.4.1 Write down the LETTER of the other organic compound that reacts
with B. (1)
4.2 Write down the NAME of the ester that forms. ria}
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Qu N 3 (Start on a new page.)
The table below shows data collected for four organic compounds, represented
by the letters A, B, C and D, during a practical investigation:
Organic compound a ant
A propane 42
B pentane 36
c 2-methylbutane 27,8
D pentan-1-ol 137
3.1 Define the term vapour pressure. (2)
3.2 Which ONE of the compounds A or B has the higher vapour pressure? (1)
3.3 Consider compound C.
3.3.1. Is compound C a SATURATED or UNSATURATED
hydrocarbon? (1)
3.3.2 Give a reason for your answer in QUESTION 3.3.1. (1)
3.3.3 Which type of intermolecular forces are mainly present
between these molecules? (1)
3.4 Compounds B and C are structural isomers of each other.
3.4.1 Define the term structural isomer. (2)
3.4.2 Refer to structure, intermolecular forces, and energy in your
explanation to explain why B has a higher boiling point than C
(3)
3.5 Explain the difference in the boiling points of B and ‘efer to
intermolecular forces and energy in your explanati (4)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
The flow chart below shows the preparation of various organic compounds using
but-1-ene as starting material.
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fea NaOH
Reaction 1
A
CH3sCH2CHCH2
Heat x HBr
——————— but-1-ene
Reaction 3
Reaction 2
Substitution Secondary alcohol
3 ¥
H20
41 Using STRUCTURAL formulas, write down a balanced chemical
equation for Reaction 1 (4)
Write down the:
4.2. Name of the type of the reaction that occurs when but-1-ene is
converted to compound X (1)
4.3 Write the structural formula and IUPAC name of the secondary alcohol,
Y, that forms. (3)
44 Name the type of substitution reaction that occurs when compound X is
converted to the secondary alcohol Y (1)
4.5 But-1-ene can be converted directly to the secondary alcohol, without
the formation of the intermediate product X, with the help of a catalyst.
4.5.1 Except but-1-ene, write the NAME of the reactant needed for this (1)
reaction.
4.5.2 Write down the FORMULA of the catalyst that can (1)
4.5.3 Name the type of reaction that will occur during this direct
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conversion. (1)
Instead of using water as a reactant in reaction 2 , concentrated sodium
hydroxide is used, and the mixture is heated.
6.1 Write down the IUPAC name of the compound W that forms. (1)
.6.2_ Name the TYPE of reaction that occurs. (1)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
5.1
5.2
The collision theory can be used to explain how different factors affect
the rate of a chemical reaction.
5.1.1. Name TWO conditions that determine whether a collision
between two molecules will lead to a chemical reaction. (2)
5.1.2 In terms of the collision theory, explain why the rate of a
chemical reaction increases with increasing temperature. (2)
Curve R represents the Maxwell-Boltzman distribution curve for gas in a
closed container at a certain temperature. Curve Q and S represents the
curves of the same molecules at different conditions.
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P Kinetic energy
5.2.1 Write down the NAME of the energy represented by P. (1)
5.2.2 Write down the change in the condition(s) whi ults in:
(a) Curve Q (1)
(b) Curve S (1)
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A teacher uses the reaction between magnesium ribbon, Mg(s) and
nitric acid, HNOs (aq), to investigate ONE of the factors that influence
reaction rate. The balanced equation of the reaction between Mg(s) and
HNOs (aq) is given below.
5.3.1
Mg(s) + 2HNO3(aq) —» Mg(NOs)2(aq) + H2(g)
Write down an investigative question for this investigation. (3)
The results obtained when using DILUTED nitric acid are shown on the
graph below.
§.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
Amount of magnesium
(gram)
Time (s)
Which compound, Mg or HNOs, is in excess, and give a
reason for your answer using the information on the graph. (2)
Calculate the average reaction rate (in grams per second)
during the first 30 s. (5)
Copy the above graph in your answer book.
On the same set of axes, use a DOTTED LINE to show the
curve that will be obtained when CONCENTRATED nitric acid
was used.
No numerical values are required. (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
6.1
6.2
graph below shows the effect of the temperature on the value of Ke
he following reaction taking place in a closed container.
N2O4(g) = 2NO2(g)
Equilibrium constant (Kc)
Temperature (K)
6.1.1 Write down the effect of increasing temperature has on the
amount of NO2(g) formed. (1)
6.1.2 Which reaction was favoured due to an increase in temperature?
Write only FORWARD or REVERSE. (1)
6.1.3 State Le Chatelier's Principle. (2)
6.1.4 Is the forward reaction EXOTHERMIC or ENDOTHERMIC?
Explain your answer. (4)
6.1.5 Write down TWO changes, that can be introduced to decrease
the rate of the forward reaction
(2)
14 mol SOz (g) and x mole O2(g) is initially placed in an &
container and sealed at a specific temperature. At eq
SOs (g) was present in the container. If the value for the 1 following
equilibrium at this temperature is 9, calculate x, the i itial.q antity O2 (g)
that was placed in the container.
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5 A | Del in acid according to Bronsted and Lowry
(2)
7.2 Explain the difference between a WEAK ACID and a DILUTE ACID.
(2)
7.3 When 500 cm
Sisodium hydroxide solution, NaOH(aq) is added to 500
cmé of 0,25 mol « on ydrochloric acid solution HCl(aq), the
temperature d the pH of the solution changes to 2,3. The
reaction betwe on NaOH aq) and HCI (aq) is as follows:
NaOH(aq) + HCI (aq) > NaCi(aq) + H20 (I)
7.3.1 Is the reaction between NaOH (aq) and HCI (aq) EXOTHERMIC (1)
or ENDOTHERMIC?
Calculate the:
7.3.2 Final concentration of the hydronium ions, H30*(aq) ions. (3)
7.3.3 Initial concentration of the NaOH (aq) solution in 500cm? (8)
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8.2
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investigation to compare the relative reducing ability of copper, Cu(s) and
ic, Zn (s) is carried out. The two metals are reacted with dilute sulphuric acid
and the experiment set up as shown below.
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Zn powder Cu powder
In test tube A, bubbles of gas are observed whilst in test tube B no
bubbles are observed.
8.1.1 Write down the name of the gas produced in test tube A (1)
8.1.2 Refer to the relative reducing abilities of Cu and Zn to explain why
no bubbles of gas are produced in test tube B
(3)
8.1.3 Use the STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIAL TABLE to write
down a balanced equation of the reaction which takes place in
test tube A (3)
An electrochemical cell is set up using a redox reaction_given below.
Mg(s) + 2AgNOs(aq) — Mg(NOs)2(aq) (s)
8.2.1 Write the cell notation of this cell. (3)
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8.2.2 Write down the conditions needed for the cell to operate under
standard conditions. (2)
8. Calculate the initial emf of the cell under standard conditions
(4
T ll is now connected to a light bulb which is marked 3 V; 6 W.
| ry, the bulb should glow, but in practice it doesn't.
8.2.4 Without any calculation, give an explanation for this. (1)
The volume of the electrolyte in each standard half-cell is 0,4 dm?.
8.2.5 Calculate the maximum loss of mass that can occur at the
anode. (6)
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The electrolytic cell shown below is used to purify IMPURE copper.
Copper sulphate solution, CuSO«(aq), is used as the electrolyte. Electrode B contains
95,7% Cu by mass.
Power
A. source B
Cu(s) — I—. 95,7% Cu(s)
CuSO,(aq)
9.1 Is electrode A, the POSITIVE or NEGATIVE electrode?
9.2 Pure copper is used to make electrical wires. Give one reason why the
copper must be purified first before it is used in electrical wires.
9.3 Will the mass of electrode B INCREASE or DECREASE when the cell is
operating?
Write down the relevant half-reaction to support your answer.
9.4 If 2 moles of electrons are transferred from the anode to the cathode
during electrolysis, calculate the mass of the IMPURE copper sample.
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TABLE 4A: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4A: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Halt-reactions/Halfroaksios E° Ww
FAg)*+2e 2F + 2,87
Co" +o # Co” + 1,01
H,O,¢ 2H" +2000 et) 2H,0 o177
aay MnO, +6H' +60 0 = Mn’ + 41,0 + 1,51
Clig)+2e « 2ct + 1,96
CO} + 14H" +60 2Cr eH, | +193
Oxg)* 4H +4e et 2H, + 1,23
MnO,* 4H" +20 Mn?’ +2H,O | + 1,23
t PI +2e oo Pt + 1,20
BrA(Q+2e + 266 +107
NO, + 4H" +30 = NO(g)+2H,0 | + 0,96
Hg" +2e = H(t) + 0,85
Ag’te =# Ag + 0,60
NO, +2H'+e & NO,g)+H,0 | +0,80
Fe" +e = Fe™ +077 8
Oxg)+2H"'+2e # H,0, + 0,68 5
+2e 2 2i + 0,54 $
Cu’+e = Cu + 0,52
SO,+4H'+4e = S+2H,O0 +045 3
2H,0+0,+4e = 40H" +0,40
x Cu*+2e = Cu + 0,34
SO? +4H'+2e & SOAg)+2H,0| +0.17
$ Cu" +e = Cu’ +0,16
Sn“ +20° = Sn” + 0,15 H
5 S+2H'+2e = H,S(g) +0.14
$ 2H’+2e H,(g) 0,00 =
2 Fe" +3e = Fe ~ 0,06 £
= Po" +2e = Pb ~0,13 5
= Sn +2e = Sn ~0,14 a
2 Ni" +2e & Ni ~ 0,27
4 Co" +2e = Co ~0.28 2
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z Ca" +2e 2 Cd - 0,40 3
2 Cr'+e 2 Cr” -0,41 2
zg Fe" +20 = Fe -0,44 o
6 Cr +3e # Cr ~0,74 &
2 Zn” +2e 2 Zn ~ 0,76 |
2HO+2e = HA9)+20H | - 0.83 4
Cr +2e = Cr -0,91 2
Mn" +2e = Mn ~ 1,18 aad
£ AU’ +30° = Al ~ 1,668
Mg’ +20 = Mg ~ 2,38 ’
Na'+e # Na 2.71
Ca" +2e # Ca ~ 2,87
S?°+2e # SF ~ 2,89
Ba" +2e # Ba - 2,90
Cs’+e # Cs + 2,92
K'+e #& K ~ 2,93
liiete 2 ~ 3,05
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TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4B: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
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Ute ww ~ 3,05
K'+e ¢ K ~2,93
Cs*+e@ # Cs 2,92
Ba" +20 = Ba ~ 2,90
S?'+2e = Sr - 2,89
Ca" +20 # Ca - 2,87
Na"+e = Ne -2,71
Mg" +2e = Mg - 2,36
AC’ +30" = At — 1,66
Mn” +2e" = Mn -1,18
Cr +2e = Cr ~ 0,91
2H,O+2e = H2(g) + 20H" - 0,83
Zn*+2e = Zn - 0,76
Cr'+3e = Cr - 0,74
Fe" +2e « Fe - 0,44
Cr*+e = Cr” -0,41
Ca” +2e = Cd -0,40
Co” +2e # Co - 0,28
N?’+2e = Ni -0,27
Sn” +2e = Sn ~ 0,14
Pb**+2e = Pb -0,13
Fe’ +3e = Fe - 0,06
2H’ +2e" = Hg) 0,00
S+2H'+2e = H2S(9) + 0,14
Sn“ +2e = Sn” +015
Cu" +e = Cu’ +0,16
SO} +4H"+2e == SOXg)+2H,0| +0,17
Cu*+2e = Cu + 0,34
2H,0+0,+4e = 40H +0,40
$0,+4H'+4e° = S+2H,0 +0,45
Cu'+e = Cu +0,52
h+2e 2 2 + 0,54
Og) + 2H" +2e = HO, + 0,68
Fe"+e = Fe” +077
NO; +*2H’+e = NOdg)+H,0 | + 0,80
Ag’+e # Ag + 0,80
Hg’ +2e" = Holt) + 0,85
NO, +4H"+3e" NO(g)+2H,0 | +0,96
Br{O+2e = 28 + 1,07
“+2e@ Pt + 1,20
MnO, + 4H" +2e = Mn +2H,O | +1,23
Og) + 4H’ +4e = 2H,0 + 1,23
CO} + 14H’ +607 + 2CP"+7H,O | + 1,33
Ct,(g)+2e = ‘
MnO, +8H"+S5e =
H,O,+2H'+2e #
Co*+e =
Fg) + 2e
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY)
TABLE 1: rrsca CONSTANTSITABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL | VALUE/WAARDE
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paciiesteiead me 9,11 x 10" kg
pear ay pal Vn 22,4 dm*-mol!
Seventna pe 1,013 x 10° Pa
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QUESTION 1
11 Dvv (2)
1.2 Cvv (2)
1.3 Byv (2)
14 Cvv (2)
1.5 Avy (2)
1.6 Cvv (2)
17 Byv (2)
1.8 Dvv (2)
1.9 Cvv (2)
1.10 Avy (2)
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QUESTION 2
2 A series of organic compounds that can be described by the same
general formula OR in which one member differs from the next
with a CH2 group. vv (2)
2:2 H
| I Functional group v
H-E-G Whole structure v
H O-H correct. (2)
2:22 1,1-dimethylv propanv -1-olv / 1,1-dimethyl-1-propanol (3)
2.2.3 ketone Vv (1)
2.2.4 ,
—C—Hv (1)
2.3.1 CnHan+2 ¥ me (1)
—
2.3.2 2C4H10 + 1302 V—> 8CO2 + 10H20 VY hi bal. v (3)
d—L
2.4.1 Cv (1)
2.4.2 ethylv ethanoate v (2)
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QUESTION 3
3.1
3.2
3.3.1
3.3.2
3.3.3
3.4.1
3.4.2
3.5
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The pressure exerted by a vapor at equilibrium with its liquid in a
closed system. Vv ¥
AY
SATURATED ¥
Only single bonds between C- atoms.”
London forces Vv / dispersion forces / induced dipole forces
Compounds with the same molecular formula, “ but different
structural formulae. ~
e 2-methylbutane is a spherical molecule that offers a smaller
surface area to other molecules.v// Pentane is a linear
molecule which offers a larger surface area to other molecules.
e Less/smaller surface area where intermolecular forces (London
forces) can interact with other molecules.~// Greater/larger
surface area where intermolecular forces (London forces) can
interact with other molecules.
e Less energy required to overcome the intermolecular forces. v//
More energy required to overcome the intermolecular forces.
e pentan-1-ol (D): H-bonds are stronger” than the weaker
London forces vin (B), alkanes.
e Therefore, more energy is required to Yovercome the stronger
intermolecular forces in (D).
e Consequently (D) has a higher boiling point. v
OR
e Pentane (B): London forces are weaker in alkanes than the
stronger H-bonds in alcohols in (D).
e Less energy is required to overcome the forces of attraction in
(B).
Consequently (B) has a lower boiling point.
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QUESTIO
4.1 vv vv
H H H a H H H H
oro G- eH + H-Br > H-C-6-C-C-n
HH H Br HH (4)
4.2 addition / hydrohalogenation ¥ (1)
4.3 butan-2-ol v/ 2-butanol
Hydroxyl group on the 2" v
carbon.
Whole structure correct. v
(3)
4.4 hydrolysis ¥ (1)
4.5.1 Water v (1)
4.5.2 H2SO4 ¥/ HCl / HsPO4 (1)
4.5.3 hydration Y (accept addition) (1)
4.6.1 but-2-een / 2-buteen v (1)
4.6.2 dehydrohalogenation v / elimination (1)
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QUESTION 5 -
5.1.1 Sufficient kinetic energy (molecules move test Toh) during the
collisions. ¥
Molecules must be correctly orientated. v
(2)
5.1.2 Increased temperature:
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5.2.1
5.2.2
5.3.1
5.3.2
5.3.3
5.3.4
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More molecules move fast enough or have sufficient Ex. ~
There are more effective collisions per unit time v / Ek =
activation energy.
a (2)
—_ Activation energy ¥ (1)
(a) Increase in the concentration of one or both reactants. W (1)
! (b) Increase in temperature. v (1)
How will a change in e Identify dependent and
concentration — independent variable.v v
affect the reaction rate? ¢ Aska question (?) about
. OF , | the relationship between
What is the relationship between dependent and
the concentration and reaction independent variable. ¥
rate?
(3)
HNOs V/ Nitric acid
The magnesium is used up. / Magnesium is the limited reagent. Vv
(2)
Opsie 1 Opsie 2
An = 1,0 — 0,8 v= 0,2 mol n= n=
M M
at _m =m
n= M t= 0,8 =7¥
0,2=— neh
24 m=24g “m=19,2g
~m=4 8g
‘ Am
. Sin Gem. reaksietempo = =~
Gem. reaksietempo = ae _ 19,2 - 24v
=) ~ 30-07
= 0,16 g.s71¥ = 0,16 g.st¥
(5)
e Steeper slope below
original graph.~
e Intercept x-axis
earlier. v
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QUESTION 6
6.1.4
6.2
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Increases Vv (1)
Forward v (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
(2)
Increase in temperature increases Kc. V
Increase in Kc indicates that the forward reaction has been
favoured. ¥
Increase in temperature favours the endothermic reaction. ¥
Therefore, the forward reaction is endothermic.
(4)
Add a catalyst. Vv Decrease pressure OR
Increase the volume of the container. ¥
(2)
2SO2 Q2 2SO3
Initial mol 8 y 0
Mol reacted -2x -x +2x Vv
Mol at eq 2 y-3 vv 6
[ ]ateq 1 ple} 3y¥' 2)
2
_ [so3]2
Ke “Ronee correct Ke expression
(3)2 a
=~.” correct substitution
(1)2(y-3)
2
Y =5mol v
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QUESTION 7
7.1
7.2 ——
7.3.1
Cie
7.3.3
QUESTION 8
8.1.1
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or A proton donor (H* ion donor).v (2)
WEAK ACIDS: ionizes incompletely in water to form only a few
H,O ions.”
DILUTED ACIDS: contains a large amount of water added to it.”
(2)
EXOTHERMIC v (1)
PH = -log[H30*] ¥
2,3 V= -log[H30*]
«[HsO*] = 10-25
= 0,005 mol.dm? v
(3)
n(HCl) initial = cVv
= 0,25(0,5) v
= 0,125 molv
n(HCl) after addition = cV
= 0,005(1) v
= 0,005 molv
Reaction: HCl + NaOH — NaCl + H20
Number of moles of HCI reacted with NaOH:
= 0,125 — 0,005 = 0,12 mol ¥
So 0.12 mol of NaOH reacted with 0.12 mol of HCI:
n
[NaOH initial = V
= Oy
0,5
= 0,24 mol.dm-3¥ (8)
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8.1.2 In terms of the reducing agent:
e Cuis a weaker reducing agentY than H2Y and will not reduce
H* (to Hz). v (3)
—, In terms of the oxidizing agent:
Le H* is a weaker oxidising agent than Cu2* and will not oxidise Cu
(to Cu?*).
(NOTE: Compare the two reducing agents in the two half
reactions OR the two oxidizing agents in the two half
reactions.)
OR
H* (H2SOx) is a weaker oxidizing agent than Cu (to Cu*).
(NOTE: No marks if referring to the relative positions on the
table.)
v vv
8.1.3 Zn + 2H* Zn? + He or Zn + H2SO4 > ZnSO4 + H2 (3)
8.2.1 Mg | Mg2* v ||v Ag* |Ag v (3)
8.2.2 25°C v/298K and1moldm? Vv (2)
8.2.3 E®cell = E®cathode — E®°anode Vv
v v
= 0,8 - (-2.36)
= 3,16VY (4)
8.24 my
The fi manufactured to work effectively when connected
toa source that can deliver a current of 2 A. This cell
produces a large enough potential difference, but the current is (1)
probably too small v due to a very large internal resistance.
8.2.5 Anode: Mg is oxidized and therefore forms the
The amount of AgNOs3 available determif 18S
the anode (Mg) will go into solution.
1 mol Mg reacts with 2 mol Ag*
n(AgNOs) = cV¥
= 1(0,4) v
= 0,4 mol
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«.n(Mg) = % n(Ag*)
= %(0,4) v
= 0,2 mol
“. maxmimum loss in mass = nMv
= 0,2(24) v
= 4,8 g Mgv
QUESTION 9
9.1 NEGATIVE ¥
9.2 To improve electrical conductivity.v ~
9.3 Decrease Vv
Cu — Cu* +2e Vv
9.4 n(Cu) = (2) v Cu?* + 2e — Cu
=1 mol
m(Cu) = nM
= 1(63,5) v
=63,5g
9 i _™Mpure_
% purity = Ree x 100
63,5”
= Bere x 100
= 66,35 g¥
TOTAL: 150
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PAPER 2: THE PAPER SHOULD BE MARKED OUT OF 140.
QUESTION 1
1.6 Removed. - 2 marks
QUESTION 2
2.2.2 2-methylbutan-2-ol
Marking criteria:
Correct stem : butan-2-ol ¥
Correct substituent : 2-methylY
IUPAC name correct including hyphensY (3)
QUESTION 3
3.3.2 No multiple bonds between C- atoms. ¥ (1)
QUESTION 4
4.6.1 Correct spelling is but-2-ene
QUESTION 5
5.3.1 Accept any of the following factors for the independent variable:
e Change the surface area of Mg.
=
—
Qa!
e Add a catalyst.
e Change in the temperature for the reactants.
E.g How will a Change the surface area of Mg affect the reaction (2)
rate? Vv v
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5.3.2 Removed. - 2 marks
5.3.3 Average rate = — =
08 ¥—1,0 ¥
30-0 v
= 6,67 x103g-st v (5)
QUESTION 6
6.1.4 Endothermic. ¥
e Increase in temperature increases Kc ¥
e Increase in Kc indicates that the forward reaction is
favoured ¥
e Increase in temperature favours the endothermic reaction’ (4)
6.1.5 e Decrease pressure ¥
* Decrease temperatureY (2)
6.2 Removed - 6 marks
QUESTION 7
7.2. Weak acids ionize incompletely in water to form low concentration of
H3s0* ¥
Dilute acids contain large amount of water. (2)
7.3.3. POSITIVE MARKING FROM 7.3.2
Marking criteria:
e Formula n(HCl)initial = CV YW
e Substitution of c (HCI) initial = 0,25 and V=0,5 v
e Substitutionofc (HCl) after addition = 0,005 and V=1 ¥
e Calculation of n(HCl)reacted ¥
e Ratio NaOH: HCl ¥
e Substitution in the formula for [NaOH] ~ ean
e Final answer ¥
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n( HCl) initial =c Vv
= 0,25 (0,5) ¥
= 0,125 mol
n( H@fyafter addition =cV
= 0,005 (1) v
= 0,005 mol ¥
Nu of moles of HCl reacted with NaOH :
= 0,125 - 0,005 = 0,12 mol ¥
Ratio: 0,12 mol HCI : 0,12 mol NaOH ¥
[NaOH] initial = c
0,12
=—Vv
= (8)
= 0,24 mol.dm?v
QUESTION 8
8.1.2 Ho is a stronger reducing agent Vv than Cu Y and Cu will not
reduce H* (to Hz)
ACCEPT
Zn is a stronger reducing agent than Cu, ~ therefore Zn will be
oxidized.
Cu is a weak reducing agent, V than Zn _ therefore will not undergo
oxidation and will not produce gas. “
(3)
8.2.2 Temperature of 25°C / 298K Vv
Concentration of 1mol: dm? “ (2)
8.2.4 OR
Voltage drop due to the internal resistance. ¥ (1)
8.2.5 MARK ALLOCATION
Remove 1 mark from
n(AgNOs) = cV
allocate it in the ratio
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QUESTION 9
94 n(Cu) =1/,(2)¥
=1 mol
m ( =nM
= 1( 63,5) ¥
=63,5 g
POSITIVE MARKING
% purity 3—2"*- x 100
impure
63,5 ¥
= x 100
95,7 ¥
=66 35g Vv
TOTAL MARKS : 140
(5)
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