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Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 1 NSC Basic Education KwaZulu-Natal Department of Basic Education REPUBLIC OF SOUTH AFRICA PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (CHEMISTRY) PREPARATORY EXAMINATION SEPTEMBER 2016 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 12 MARKS : 150 TIME : 3 Hours This question paper consists of 18 pages and 4 Data Sheets. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 2 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION TO CANDIDATES 1. Write your name and other information in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK. 2. The 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 sub-questions, for example between QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2. 6. You may use a non-programmable pocket calculator. 7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments. 8. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS. 9. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations. 10. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places where applicable. 11. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required. 12. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 3 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE – CHOICE QUESTIONS Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A – D) next to the question number (1.1 – 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK. 1.1 The main product formed during the Ostwald process is … A Ammonia. B Ammonium nitrate. C Nitric acid. D Sulphuric acid. (2) 1.2 Which of the following compounds is an isomer of propanoic acid? A propan -1,2,3 - triol B 2 - methylpropan -1 - ol C ethyl ethanoate D methyl ethanoate (2) 1.3 The boiling points of helium and argon are – 269 °C and – 186 °C respectively. The difference in boiling point is due to the presence of stronger ... A ionic bonds between argon atoms. B Van der Waals forces between argon atoms. C hydrogen bonds between helium atoms. D covalent bonds between helium atoms. (2) 1.4 If base X is titrated against acid Y, the pH of the solution at the end point is 8. The base X and acid Y are most likely to be: X Y A NaOH CH 3 COOH B Na 2 CO 3 HCl C NaOH H 2 SO 4 D Na 2 CO 3 CH 3 COOH (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 4 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 1.5 A group of learners were doing a titration experiment using HCl and NaOH, as shown below. They accidentally exceed the endpoint. Which one of the following is correct for the solution now in the beaker? A [H+] < [OH_] and pH < 7 B [H+] = [OH_] and pH < 7 C [H+] > [OH_] and pH < 7 D [H+] > [OH_] and pH = 7 (2) 1.6 Dilute nitric acid is gradually added to a flask of distilled water at 25°C. How does this affect the hydrogen ion concentration [H+] and the ionisation constant (K w ) of water? [H+] (K w ) A Increases Increases B Does not increase Increases C Increases Stay the same D Does not increase Stay the same (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 5 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 1.7 A mixture of H 2 (g) and I 2 (g) is sealed in a gas syringe. The mixture is then allowed to reach equilibrium at a constant temperature according to the equation: H 2 (g) + I 2 (g) ⇌ 2HI(g) H2(g) + I2(g) What will happen to the concentration and yield of HI if the piston is moved inwards while the temperature remains constant? HI Yield of HI A Increases Stay the same B Decreases Stay the same C Decreases Increases D Increases Decreases (2) 1.8 Consider the potential-energy diagram for the reaction: CaCO3(s) → CaO(s) + CO2(g) Which one of the following is correct? A X represents the energy of CaCO3 B Y represents the energy of CaO + CO2 C X represents the energy of CaO + CO2 D Z represents a catalyst (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 6 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 1.9 The following reaction takes place in a closed container: N 2 H 4 (g) ⇌ N 2 (g) + 2H 2 (g) ∆H = -95,4 kJ mol-1 Which one of the statements below is correct? A Increasing the temperature favours the forward reaction. B Increasing the temperature increases the Kc value. C Increasing the temperature has no effect on the amount of products formed. D Increasing the temperature speeds up both forward and reverse reactions. (2) 1.10 A polymer formed as a result of addition polymerisation is most likely to be derived from a monomer that is … A Unsaturated B A hydrocarbon C An alcohol D A carboxylic acid (2) [20] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 7 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.) Consider the following representation of organic molecules A to J listed in the table below to answer the questions that follow: O A Butan-2-ol B ║ — C—O─H C CH 3 │ CH 3 ― CH 2 ― CH 2 ― C― CH 3 D CH 2 ═ CH ─ Cl │ OH H O E │ ║ H H O CH 3 ― CH 2 ― C― C―H || │ F H C C O C H CH 2 │ H H CH 3 G 4-methylpentanoic acid H Pentanal H H H C C O H I J C4H8 H H 2.1 Choose from the list a substance that is used in the laboratory preparation of F. Write down the LETTER only. (2) 2.2 Which ONE of the above represents a SECONDARY alcohol? (1) 2.3 Write down the name for compound D. (2) 2.4 Write down the letter that represents an aldehyde. (1) 2.5 Write down the homologous series to which compounds B belongs. (1) 2.6 Draw the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of compound G. (2) 2.7 Draw the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of the functional group for compound H. (1) [10] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 8 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.) 3.1 The boiling point of methane is -161° C and the boiling point of pentane is 36° C. Comments made by Rama, a Grade 12 learner: "Pentane has a longer carbon chain than methane therefore more bonds need to be broken to separate the molecule into its individual atoms. Breaking of these bonds requires energy which explains why pentane has a higher boiling point than methane." 3.1.1 Consider Rama's explanation and EXPLAIN why it is INCORRECT. (1) 3.1.2 Provide a correct explanation for the difference in the boiling points. (2) 3.1.3 Write down the NAME and draw the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of an isomer of pentane which has a lower boiling point than pentane. (3) 3.2 Draw the STRUCTURAL FORMULAE of the positional isomer of but-1-ene. (2) The following graph shows the relationship between vapour pressure of organic molecules and temperature. The bold line indicates the external atmospheric pressure. The four curves (A, B, C and D) represent the organic molecules belonging to the following homologous series: an unbranched alkane, a branched alkane, an unbranched primary alcohol and an unbranched aldehyde. All four molecules have the same number of C atoms VAPOUR PRESSURE OF ORGANIC COMPOUNDS AT DIFFERENT TEMPERATURES Vapour Pressure (kPa) Temperature (oC) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 9 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 3.3 Define the term homologous series. (2) 3.4 Which ONE of the four curves (A, B, C or D) represents the 3.4.1 Straight chain alkane (1) 3.4.2 Single branched alkane (1) 3.5 Fully EXPLAIN your choice in QUESTION 3.4 by referring the TYPE and STRENGTH of the INTERMOLECULAR FORCES. (3) 3.6 Which ONE of the four curves (A, B, C or D) represents the 4.4.1 Primary alcohol (1) 4.4.2 Aldehyde (1) [17] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 10 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.) 4.1 A group of Grade 12 learners are in a school laboratory preparing an ester using methanol and ethanoic acid. The balanced chemical equation for this reaction is given below: CH 4 O + C 2 H 4 O 2 → C 3 H 6 O 2 + H 2 O 4.1.1 Write down the IUPAC name of the ester formed. (2) 4.1.2 When 50 g of impure methanol fully reacts with excess ethanoic acid, it produces 68,88 g C 3 H 6 O 2 . Calculate the percentage purity of the methanol. (5) 4.2 H H O H H H H | | ‖ | | | | H ─ C ─ C ─ O ─ C ─ C ─ C ─ H + H2O H ─ C ─ C ─ Cl | | | | | | H H H H H H B C H H | | H ─ C ─ C ─ OH | | H H A D E H H CO 2 + H 2 O C=C H H 4.2.1 Name the type of reaction indicated by A, C, D and E. (4) 4.2.2 The product of reaction C can be converted, by a single reaction, to the product of reaction D. State the necessary reagents and conditions for this conversion to take place. (3) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 11 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 4.2.3 Reactions B and D use the same catalyst. Write down the name or formula of this catalyst. (1) 4.2.4 The product of reaction D can undergo polymerization. Name the polymer that will be produced. (1) 4.2.5 Using condensed formulae, write a balanced reaction for the combustion of ethanol. (3) [19] QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page) Ketiwe conducts an experiment to investigate the various factors that influence the rate of chemical reactions. She places a sample of calcium carbonate in a beaker. The beaker is placed on a sensitive balance and an excess of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added. The following reaction occurs: CaCO 3 + HCl → CaCl 2 + H 2 O + CO 2 Ketiwe repeats the experiment a number of times under different conditions, always with the same volume of HCl, which remains in excess. The following table summarizes the different experimental conditions for four of her experiments. Expt Mass of CaCO 3 (g) Concentration of Temperature of State of HCl (mol.dm-3) HCl (oC) CaCO 3 1 10 2 25 granules 2 10 2 15 granules 3 20 2 25 granules 4 10 2 25 powder During each experiment the mass of the beaker and its contents is recorded every minute. The graphs below indicate the changes in mass of the beaker and its contents during the reaction, as a function of time, for the four experiments: Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 12 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 5.1 What is meant by the rate of a chemical reaction? (2) 5.2 Name the quantity that was kept constant during all 4 experiments. (1) 5.3 Give a reason for the decrease in mass as each reaction progresses. (2) 5.4 Why are all the graphs horizontal lines after five minutes? (2) 5.5 Which one of the graphs (A, B, or C) represents the results of: 5.5.1 Experiment 2 (1) 5.5.2 Experiment 3 (1) 5.5.3 Experiment 4 (1) 5.6 If a suitable catalyst is used in experiment 1, which of the graphs (A,B or C) will be obtained? Explain your answer. (4) [14] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 13 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page) 6.1 The graph below shows the effect of a temperature change on the value of K c for the following reaction taking place in a closed container: N 2 O 4 (g) ⇌ 2NO 2 (g) 6.1.1 What effect does an increase in temperature have on the amount of NO 2 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 Using Le Chatelier’s Principle, explain whether the forward reaction is EXOTHERMIC or ENDOTHERMIC. (4) 6.1.5 Write down TWO factors, other than temperature, that can be used to increase the rate of the forward reaction at 500K. (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 14 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 6.2 Consider the hypothetical reaction that takes place between A 2 and B in a closed container. A 2 (g) + 2B(g) ⇌ 2AB(g) ΔH > 0 colourless colourless dark red X mol of gas A 2 and 2,0 mol of gas B are sealed in a 1,0 dm3 container. After a few minutes equilibrium is reached and the contents of the container turns light red. At equilibrium it is found that 0,40 mol of gas AB is present in the container. The value of K c is 0,50. Determine X, the quantity (in mol) of gas A 2 that was originally sealed in the container. (8) [18] QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.) 7.1 Magnesium hydroxide (Mg(OH)2) is often used to relieve an upset stomach. The pH of the HCℓ(aq) in a person’s stomach is 1. 7.1.1 Calculate the concentration of the hydrochloric acid in the person’s stomach. (3) 7.1.2 Will the pH in the stomach INCREASE, DECREASE or STAY THE SAME after taking a dose of Mg(OH)2? (1) 7.1.3 A person takes a dose of Mg(OH)2. Write down the balanced equation for the reaction that takes place in the stomach. (3) 7.2 Explain what is meant by a neutralization reaction. (2) 7.3 12 cm3 of NaOH of concentration 0,1 mol∙dm-3 and 48 cm3 of Ba(OH) 2 of unknown concentration are mixed in a large flask, and the solution is homogenized. This solution is completely neutralized by 54 cm3 of a 0,05 mol∙dm-3 H 2 SO 4 solution. Calculate the concentration of the Ba(OH) 2 solution. (8) [17] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 15 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.) 8.1 A group of learners set up a standard electrochemical cell using the following half – cells: Pt, O 2 (g), H+(aq) │H 2 O 2 (aq) and Cu2+(aq) │Cu(s) Potassium chloride (KCl) solution is used in the salt bridge. 8.1.1 Which electrode is the cathode? (1) 8.1.2 Write down the oxidation half-reaction. (2) 8.1.3 Write down the reduction half-reaction. (2) 8.1.4 Calculate the initial emf of the cell. (4) 8.2 A second group of learners set up another standard electrochemical cell using the following half-reactions: Ce3+ + 3e- → Ce EӨ = - 2,30 V Pd2+ + 2e- → Pd EӨ = + 0,99 V Write the balanced equation for the nett overall reaction. (3) [12] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 16 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.) The simplified diagram below shows an electrolytic cell used at an electroplating company to coat iron medals with silver. DC power source Electrode Y Electrolyte X Iron medal 9.1 Write down the energy conversion that takes place in this cell. (1) 9.2 What physical change takes place at electrode Y when the cell is in operation? (2) 9.3 Which type of reaction (OXIDATION or REDUCTION) takes place at electrode Y? (1) 9.4 Write down the: 9.4.1 Equation for the half-reaction that takes place at the iron medal (2) 9.4.2 NAME or FORMULA of electrolyte X (1) 9.5 Give a reason why the concentration of electrolyte X remains constant during electroplating. (2) [9] Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 17 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.) 10.1 Some of the steps in the industrial preparation of sulphuric acid are outlined below. Step 1 S SO2 Step 2 SO3 Step 3 Oleum Step 4 Sulphuric acid O2 10.1.1 Write down a balanced equation for the reaction leading to the formation of SO3 in Step 2. (2) 10.1.2 In which step is a catalyst used? (1) 10.1.3 Name the catalyst used. (1) 10.2 The rapidly increasing human population is resulting in an ever-increasing demand for food. To meet this demand, farmers apply fertiliser to the same cultivated land each year. 10.2.1 Explain why farmers have to apply fertiliser to the same land each year. (1) 10.2.2 Write down ONE negative impact that over-fertilisation can have on humans. (1) 10.2.3 What process occurs when excess fertilizers run into rivers? (1) 10.2.4 Write down the FORMULA of the fertiliser formed when sulphuric acid reacts with ammonia. (2) Copyright Reserved Please Turn Over ### Page 18 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 18 September 2016 Preparatory Examination NSC 10.3 Mr. Viljoen (a farmer) finds an old 20 kg bag of fertilizer. The label on the bag is only partially visible (see diagram below). He has the contents analysed and it is determined that the percentage of potassium in the bag is 13%. FERTI LI ZER _ : 2: 5 (26) 20 kg 10.3.1 What does the number (26) on the label represent? 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