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Physical Sciences Grade 11 P2 Mpumalanga June 2025 QP & Memo
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ade 1 MDE/JUNE 2025
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
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Write your name in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.
This question paper consists of FIVE questions. Answer ALL the questions in the
ANSWER BOOK.
Start EACH Questionon a NEWypage in the ANSWER BOOK.
Number the ans\
question paper.
ding to the numbering system used in this
Leave one line be’
and QUESTION 2.
You may use a non
Jestions, for example between QUESTION 2.1
Iculator.
You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEET.
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.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHIOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question
has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter (A—D) next to
the question number (1.1 to 1.3) in the ANSWER BOOK, eg. 1.4E
1.1. Which ONE of the foligaigg compoupgs has the highest ionic character?
A NaCt
B RbC?
C MgC
D BaCte (2)
1.2 Three chemical bonds are given as; H—N, Cl-Cl and H—F.
Consider the following statements in regard to these bonds:
(i) All of three bonds are polar covalent
(ii) H—N is the most polar bond.
(iii) H—F is the most polar bond.
Which of the above statements are/ is TRUE?
A i and ii only
B i and iii only
Cc ii only
D iii only (2)
1.3 In which ONE of the following will hydrogen bonding NOT occur between
molecules?
A HF(s)
B NHa(s)
Cc HBr(s)
D —-Ha20(s) (2)
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QUESTION 2
Two fluorine atoms, F(g), combine by a chemical bond to form a fluorine molecule, F2(g),
as shown in the equation below.
F(g) + F(g) — Fa(g)
2.1 Define the term chemical (2)
2.2 How does the stability ( i ioms, F2(g) compare to that of individual
atoms, F(g)? Choo ER or EQUAL TO. Write down a reason (2)
for the answer.
2.3 Consider F2(g) molecul
2.3.1 Draw a Lewis do’ FF (2)
of lone pairs of electrons in the molecule. (1)
ed by the reaction of ammonia, NHa(g), with
to the following equation:
ams to show how NH4’ is formed. (4)
he molecular shape of NHs. (1)
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QUESTION 3
The bond lengths and bond energies of the chemical bonds are given in the table below.
CHEMICAL BOND BOND LENGTH BONG ENERGY
(nm) (Kj.mol")
432
413
358
347
3.1 Define the term bond energy of the compound. (2)
3.2 Write down the:
3.2.1 Relationship between bond length and bond energy of the bonds. (1)
3.2.2 Explanation for the answer in QUESTION 3.2.1 (2)
3.3 Carbon dioxide molecule, COz, has polar covalent bonds, C=O, but the molecule is
non polar.
Write down a reason why the:
3.3.1 Bond energy of C=O bond is higher than that of C—O bond. (2)
3.3.2 C=O bonds are polar but COz molecule is non polar. (3)
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Physical Sciences P2 MDE/JUNE 2025
QUESTION 4
4.1. In the diagram below, two methane molecules,CHs, are linked together by
intermolecular force.
Intermolecular force
H
[*71_Interatomic force
4.1.1 Type of intermolecular force een the two methane molecules. (1)
4.1.2 Type of interatomic force between carbon and hydrogen atoms. (1)
4.1.3. Which forces require more energy to separate, intermolecular forces or
interatomic forces? (1)
4.2 Letters A to F represent six compounds used by grade 11 learners to investigate the
relationship between molecular mass and boiling point. The results obtained are
shown in the table below. |
(2)
Consider experiment I, Write down the:
4.2.2 |Independent variable. (1)
4.2.3. Conclusion that is drawn from the results obtained. (1)
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4.2.4 Explain the answer to QUESTION 4.2.3. (2)
A learner makes a conclusion based on the results obtained in experiment II:
The vapour pressure of compound E is lower than that of F.
4.2.5- |s the learner CORRECT or WRONG? Explain the answer. (4)
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QUESTION 5 . w!
The effect of intermolecu y of solutes is investigated using iodine, lz,
and sodium chloride crystal qu jounts of each solute are placed in equal
volumes of water at the sam ure Of 22°C, as shown in the diagram below.
The mixture in each test tu with a stirring rod.
lodine crystals j Sodium chloride
—\ crystals
<i 2)
Test tube P | Test tube Q
<= ‘ oS
Wate
= ZT
Aimnorenp © 5.CO
5.1 Define the term solubility. (2)
5.2 Write down the observation made in each test tube.
Choose from CRYSTALS ARE SOLUBLE or CRYSTALS ARE NOT SOLUBLE.
5.2.1 Test tube P. (1)
5.2.2 Test tube Q. Explain the answer. (4)
5.3 Write down the:
5.3.1 Type of intermolecular forces between iodine crystals. (1)
5.3.2 Conclusion made from observation in test tube P. (1)
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KEY
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«H| U se number iM Iv Vv VI Vill He
1 4
3 4 29 5 6 7 8 9 | 10
= Li 2 Be, — Electronegativity ——>2 Cy*— symbol = Blé C\&3 N14 O|F F| Ne
1 9 11| 12| 14] 16] 19| 20
i! 2 ‘ 3) 14{ 15] 16] 17{| 18
2 Na|3Mg F : : 2 ACS Silk P12 S |% Ce} Ar
J ” a a a
3 24 Relative atomic mass (approximately) 7 28 31 32| 355| 40
19 | 20| 227] 22] 23] 267. 25). 26] 27] 28] 29] 30] 31| 32) 331 341 351 36
= Ca|2 Se |2 Ti|2 V |S Cr 2Mn/2 Fe 2 Co|2 Ni|2 Cu Z Zn|2 Ga|% Ge '& As | Se 2 Br| Kr
40) 45° 55| 56| 59| 59| 635) 65| 70| 73] 75!/ 79| $01] 84
3) 3 4 43/ 44] 45/ 46[ 47] 48[ 49[ So] S1| 52] 531 54
=Sr/S Y = Mo)? Te | Ru|& Rh/ Pd 2 Ag'= Cd|5 In 2 Sn|2 Sb Te G I | Xe
88) 89 101} 103; 106| 108) 112] 115} 119] 122) 128! 127| 131
56 | 57 j= 5{ 76| 77| 78| 79) 80| 81| 82] 83] 84| 9851 86
2 Ba) La’ fa; “W) Re) Os| Ir| Pt) Au Hg\= Tl|2 Pb|2 Bi|% Po/G At) Rn
137| 139 1 186| 190| 192| 195| 197) 201| 204] 207/ 209
88 | 89
a
s = Ac 5s8/ 59| 60] otf 62] 63] 64] 65] 66] 67] 68] 69] 20] 71 |
Ce) Pr| Nd| Pm) Sm} Eu) Gd| Tb) Dy) Ho! Er! Tm) Yb) Lu
140) 141) 144 150| 152| 157} 159] 163) 165} 167| 169| 173| 175
9 | | 92] 93] 94] 951 96{ 97] 98] 991 100] 101] 102) 103
Th; Pa} U)} Np) Pu; Am) Cm Bk! Cf! Es, Fm! Md! No! Lr
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QUESTION / VRAAG 1
11 BYY
12 DY
1.3 C¥v
QUESTION / VRAAG 2
2.1 A mutual attraction be ato: esulting from the simultaneous
; outer electrons.v¥¥
‘n Wedersydse aantrekking tussen twee atome as gevolg van die gelyktydige
aantrekking tussen hul kerne en die buite / valenselektrone.
[If any of the underlined key words/phrases in the correct context are omitted;
deduct 1 mark. / Indien enige van die onderstreepte woorde / frases in die
korrekte konteks uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt af.]
2.2 HIGHER / HOéR ¥
The (potential) energy of F2/combined atoms is lower than that of individual (F)
atoms.¥
Die (potensiéle) energie van F2/gekombineerde atome is ler as die individuele
fe re
io electrons shown as
e bole van beide F atome met
twee elektrone as kolletjies / kruisies tussen hulle.
Six lone pairs placed around F atoms.
Ses alleenpare rondom die F atome.
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2.3.2 6¥ (1)
2.4.1 d F f Hlvv
Correct formula of nule van H* ¥
Correct shape of / NHa* vv (4)
2.4.2 Trigonal pyramidal / Trigonaal piramidaal ¥ (1)
[12]
QUESTION / VRAAG 3
3.1 The energy needed to break one mole of the compound’s molecules into
separate atoms. / Die energie benodig om 1 mol van ‘n verbinding se
molekules op te breek in atome. ¥¥
[2 or 0 marks / 2 of 0 punte] (2)
3.2.1. As the bond length increases, the bond energy decreases. Vv
OR: As the bond length decreases, the bond energy increases.
Soos die bindingslengte toeneem, sal die bindingsenergie afneem.
OF: Indien die bindingslengte afneem, sal die bindingsenergie toeneem. (1)
3.2.2 Bonds with longer bond lengths have lesser forces of attraction,“ and require
lesser energy to break.v
OR: Bonds with shorter bond lengths have greater forces of attraction, “and
require more energy to break.”
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3.3.2
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Bindings met langer bindingslengtes het swakker aantrekkingskragte, en
benodig minder energie om te breek.
OF: Bindings met korter bindingslengtes het sterker aantrekkingskragte, en (2)
benodig meer energie om te breek.
$ are closer / bond length is shorter. ~
iv
In C=O there is a\do
Therefore, the bond s
In C=O is daar ‘n dubé
korter. Daarom is die
1e is nader aan mekaar / bindingslengte is
(2)
The electronegativity difference in C=O ( 3,5 —2,5) is 1,0 (which makes the
bonds polar).~”
The charge (electron density) distribution in a molecule is even/ the charge
distribution is symmetrical.”
There is no net dipole moment/ net dipole moment is zero.~
Die verskil in elektronegatiwiteit in C=O (3,5 —2,5) is 1,0 (daarom is die
bindings polér.)
Die ladingsverspreiding (elektrondigtheid) is simmetries.
Daar is geen netto dipoolmoment nie / die netto dipoolmoment is zero. (3)
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QUESTION / VRAAG 4
4.1.1. Induced dipole forces / London forces ¥
Geinduseerde dipoolkragte / London kragte (1)
h
4.1.2 Covalent bonding
4.1.3 Interatomic forces /_
4.2.1 The temperature at w he vapour pressure of a substance equals
atmospheric pressure.¥ ¥
Die temperatuur waarby die dampdruk van ‘n stof gelyk is aan die omringende
atmosferiese druk.
[If any of the underlined key words / phrases in the correct context are omitted;
deduct 1 mark / Indien enige van die onderstreepte woorde / frases in die
korrekte konteks uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt af.] (2)
4.2.2 Molecular mass / Molekulére massa “ (1)
4.2.3 OPTION / OPSIE 1
Boiling point increases with an increase in molecular mass. ¥
Kookpunt neem toe met ‘n toename in molekulére massa.
OPTION / OPSIE 2
Boiling point decreases with a decrease in molecular mass. ¥
Kookpunt neem af met ‘n afname in molekulére massa. (1)
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4.2.4 OPTION/ OPSIE 1
e As the molecular mass increases, the strength of intermolecular
forces / van der Waals forces / induced dipole forces / London forces
increases. ¥
e The energy needed to separate th molecules / to overcome the
i
pe
intermolecular forces 21 Waals forces / induced dipole forces /
London forces
e As die molekulére sal die sterkte van die intermolekulére
kragte / van der W\ duseerde dipoolkragte / London kragte
toeneem.
e Die energie wat die molekules benodig om die intermolekulére kragte /
van der Waals kragte / geinduseerde dipoolkragte / London kragte te
oorkom neem toe.
OPTION / OPSIE 2
e As the molecular mass decreases, the strength of intermolecular
forces / van der Waals forces / induced dipole forces / London forces
decreases. ¥
sal die sterkte van die intermolekulére
induseerde dipoolkragte / London kragte
e The energy 2 molecules / to overcome the
Is forces / induced dipole forces /
e Die energie wat die molekules benodig om die intermolekulére kragte /
van der Waals kragte / geinduseerde dipoolkragte / London kragte te
oorkom neem af.
(2)
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4.2.5 OPTION/ OPSIE 1
CORRECT / REG ¥
e Between molecules of E / H2O there are hydrogen bonding, and between
molecules of F / H2S there are dipole-dipole forces. “
e Dipole-dipole forces are weaker than hydrogen bonding. ¥
« Tussen die mole van E/ H20 is daar waterstofbinding, en tussen die
molekules van F/ H ol-dipool kragte.
¢ Dipool-dipool kragte waterstofbinding.
OR / OF: Intermolecula H2S are weaker than between E / H20.
Intermolekulére kragte tussen F / H2S is swakker as tussen E / H20.
e Less energy is needed to overcome dipole-dipole forces (than
hydrogen bonding) “
eMinder energie word benodig om dipool-dipoolkrgate te oorkom (as
waterstofbinding)
OR / OF: Less energy is needed to overcome Intermolecular forces in F / H2S
lig om die intermolekulére in F / H2S te oorkom as
ded to separate the molecules of F / H2S (than
g om molekules van F / H2S te skei, as die
molekules van E / H20.
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OPTION / OPSIE 2
CORRECT/REG ¥
e Between molecules of E/ H2O there are hydrogen bonding, and between
molecules of F/ H2S there are dipole-dipole forcesY
Hydrogen bonding are stronger than dipole-dipole forces”
eTussen die molekul é : jaar waterstofbinding, en tussen die
molekules van
e Waterstofbinding is
ORIOF: Intermolecul ces in E/.0 are stronger than in F/ H2S.
Intermolekulére kragte tussen E / H20 is sterker as tussen F / H2S.
e More energy is needed to overcome hydrogen bonding (than
dipole-dipole forces)“
e Meer energie word benodig om waterstofbinding te oorkom (as dipool-
dipoolkragte)
O /OF: More energy is needed to overcome Intermolecular forces in
E/H20 (than Intermolecular forces in F/ H2S)
Meer energie is nodig om Intermolekulére kragte in E / H2O te oorkom (as
Intermolekulére kragte in F / H2S)
OR/ OF: More energy is needed to separate the molecules of E/ H2O (than (4)
the molecules of F / H2S.)
Meer energie word benodig om die molekules van E / H20 te skei (as die
molekules van F / H2S.)
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QUESTION /VRAAG 5
5.1 The property of a solid, liquid or gaseous chemical substance (solute) to
dissolve in a solid, liquid or gaseous solvent to form a homogenous
solution.“ ¥ \ 2 -
Die eienskap va gas (opgeloste stof) om op te los in
ddel) om ‘n homogene oplossing te vorm.
ases in the correct context are omitted;
‘n vaste stof, vloeist:
[If any of the under! ned
(2)
deduct 1 mark / Indien enige var die onderstreepte woorde / frases in die
korrekte konteks uitg:
5.2.1 CRYSTALS ARE NOT SOLUBLE / KRISTALLE LOS NIE OP NIE ¥ (1)
5.2.2 CRYSTALS ARE SOLUBLE / KRISTALLE LOS OP ¥
«Water molecules are held ogether by strong hydrogen bonding. ¥
a NOK rsterk waterstofbinding bymekaar gehou.
are held together by strong ion-dipole forces. “
ord deur ioon-dipoolkragte bymekaar gehou.
C water because the forces are
h/ are of comparable strength. ¥
rin water want die kragte is van dieselfde grootte
(4)
5.3.1 Induced dipole forces / London forces. ~
Geinduseerde dipool kragte / London kragte. (1)
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Intermolecular forces / van der Waals forces between iodine and water
molecules are not of comparable strenghths.”
Intermolekulére kragte / van der Waals kragte tussen jodium en
watermolekules is NIE van vergelykbare sterkte NIE.
ORI OF: Induced. d ion forces between iodine and hydrogen
bonding in water are not of comparable strenghth.
Geinduseerde dipool kragt on kragte tussen jodium en waterstof
binding in water is NIE . ikbare sterkte NIE.
OR/ OF: Substances dissolve in each other only if their Intermolecular forces /
van der Waals forces are of comparable strenghths.
Stowwe sal oplos indien hul intermolekulére kragte / van der Waals kragte van
vergelykbare grootte is. (1)
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