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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. This question paper consists of NINE questions. Answer ALL the questions in
the ANSWER BOOK.
2. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
4. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.
5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
6. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
7. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
8. Give brief motivations, discussions etc. where required.
9. Write neatly and legibly.
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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, e.g. 1.2. B.
1.1 Which of the following is the general formula for alkynes?
A CnH2n
B CnH2n + 2
C CnH2n – 2
D CnH2nO (2)
1.2 Which ONE of the following hydrocarbons is saturated?
A C3H6
B C4H6
C C3H8
D C4H8 (2)
1.3 To which of the following homologous series does the compound
below belong?
A Alkane
B Esters
C Haloalkanes
D Carboxylic acid (2)
1.4 Which monomer is used to produce polythene?
A Chloroethene
B Bromoethene
C Ethane
D Ethene (2)
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1.5 A certain standard electrochemical cell can be represented as follows:
Zn + Cu2+ → Zn2+ + Cu
Which ONE of the following will serve as the reducing agent?
A Cu2+
B Zn2+
C Cu
D Zn (2)
1.6 Which statement is true for an electrochemical cell?
A Oxidation occurs at the anode.
B Reduction occurs at the anode.
C Oxidation occurs at both the cathode and the anode.
D Reduction occurs at both the cathode and the anode. (2)
1.7 What will be the independent variable in an experiment to determine the
path of a ray of light through a glass prism at different angles of incidence?
A Angle of reflection
B Emergent angle
C Angle of incidence
D Angle of refraction
(2)
1.8 What is the angle of incidence, where the angle of refraction is 90° and
the light travel from an optically denser medium to an optically less dense
medium?
A Emergent angle
B Critical angle
C Angle of reflection
D Angle of refraction (2)
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1.9 The frequeny of electromagnetic wave is 2 GHz and its wavelength is 1 cm.
The speed of the wave be equal to:
A 2× 106 × 0,01
B 2× 10-9 × 0,01
C 2× 10-6 × 0,01
D 2× 109 × 0,01 (2)
1.10 Which electromagnetic radiation is used by soldiers in night vision devices
to see objects at night?
A Infrared light
B Ultraviolet light
C Gamma rays
D Visible spectrum (2)
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QUESTION 2
2.1 Define the following terms:
2.1.1 Homologous series (2)
2.1.2 Hydrocarbon (2)
2.2 Consider the following molecules A and B and answer the questions below:
Write down the:
2.2.1 Structural formula of the functional group of compound B. (2)
2.2.2 Molecular formula of compound A. (1)
2.2.3 IUPAC name of compound B. (2)
2.2.4 Letter representing an unsaturated compound. (1)
2.2.5 Homologous series of compound A. (1)
2.3 Consider the following structural isomers:
C D
2.3.1 Define the term structural isomer. (2)
2.3.2 What type of isomers are compounds C and D. (1)
2.3.3 What is the NAME of the functional group of compound D? (1)
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2.3.4 Write down the general formula of these compounds. (1)
2.4 Draw the structural formula of 2–bromo –3–methylbutane. (3)
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QUESTION 3
The grade 12 learners conducted an experiment to compare the boiling points
of organic compounds (A–D) .
The results are recorded in the table below:
MOLECULAR MASS BOILING POINT
COMPOUNDS
(g•mol-1) (℃ )
A Propanoic acid 74 141
B Propanol 60 97
C Propane 44 – 42
D Propene 42 – 48
3.1 Define the term boiling point. (2)
3.2 The boiling point of compound C is much lower than that of compound A.
Name the type of intermolecular forces that are responsible for this
difference in:
3.2.1 Compound A (1)
3.2.2 Compound C (1)
3.3. Is compound C a gas or liquid at room temperature? (1)
3.4 Consider the boiling points of compound A and D. Give a reason for this
difference in the boiling point by referring to the TYPE, STRENGTH OF
INTERMOLECULAR FORCES AND THE ENERGY NEEDED. (3)
3.5 Which compound has the highest vapour pressure? (1)
3.6 Explain the answer in QUESTION 3.5. (2)
3.7 Explain the trend in the boiling points of these organic compounds. (2)
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QUESTION 4
The flow diagram below shows some of the reactions of butene.
4.1 What type of addition reaction is represented by EACH of the following
letters?
4.1.1 C (1)
4.1.2 A (1)
4.1.3 B (1)
4.2 C4H10 is used in household gas stoves. The gas is ignited in sufficient
oxygen.
Write down a balanced molecular equation for the reaction that will
occur. (3)
4.3 Use a STRUCTURAL FORMULAE to write down a balanced chemical
equation for reaction B. (5)
4.4 A polymer is given below:
4.4.1 Define the term plastic. (2)
4.4.2 Write down the NAME of the polymer represented above. (1)
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QUESTION 5
Electrolytic cell used to electroplate a metal (spoon) with silver is shown below.
5.1 Explain what electroplating means. (2)
5.2 Write down the energy conversion taking place in this cell. (2)
5.3 Is this cell spontaneous or non–spontaneous? (1)
5.4 Explain your answer in QUESTION 5.3. (2)
5.5 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the oxidising agent. (1)
5.6 What is the function of the battery in this cell? (2)
5.7 Give the NAME or FORMULA of the electrolyte that should be used in
this process. (1)
5.8 Write TWO observations that can be made during this process. (2)
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QUESTION 6
The diagram below represents the setup of a galvanic cell.
6.1 Define a galvanic cell. (2)
6.2 Write down TWO standard conditions applicable to this cell. (2)
6.3 In which direction will the electrons flow in the external circuit?
Write down from Zn ELECTRODE TO Cu ELECTRODE or Cu
ELECTRODE TO Zn ELECTRODE. (1)
6.4 What type of reaction is this? (ENDOTHERMIC or EXOTHERMIC).
Explain your answer. (2)
6.5 Define the term reduction. (2)
6.6 Write down the:
6.6.1 Half reaction that takes place at the anode. (2)
6.6.2 Cell notation for this cell. (3)
6.7 Calculate the emf of this cell. (4)
6.8 Write TWO functions of a salt bridge. (2)
6.9 Why would KNO3 be a suitable electrolyte that can be used in the
salt bridge? (2)
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QUESTION 7
7.1 State the law of reflection. (2)
7.2 Write down FOUR properties of an image in a flat mirror. (4)
7.3 Write ONE word for the following:
7.3.1 The imaginary line perpendicular to the surface of an object. (2)
7.3.2 When the light is incident on an irregular surface and is reflected
in all directions. (2)
7.4 When white light falls into a triangular prism, the following phenomenon
is observed:
White light
Glass prism
7.4.1 Define dispersion. (2)
7.4.2 Which colour of light is refracted the least? (1)
7.4.3 Explain the answer to QUESTION 7.4.2 in terms of wavelength. (2)
7.4.4 Which colour of light will have the shortest wavelength? (1)
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QUESTION 8
8.1. Study the diagram of refraction of light in water and answer the following
questions.
8.1.1 Define the term refraction. (2)
8.1.2. Redraw the DIAGRAM and label it including the TWO media used. (7)
8.1.3 What happens to the speed of light when it enters water? (1)
8.2 Give TWO conditions of total internal reflection. (4)
8.3 Name TWO application of total internal reflection. (2)
8.4 An object 30 mm high is placed 50 mm from a convex lens of focal
length 15 mm. Draw a ray diagram accurately to scale showing the
formation of the image. (5)
8.5 Name TWO visual defects that are corrected by spectacles. (2)
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QUESTION 9
9.1 Define electromagnetic wave. (2)
9.2 Electromagnetic waves are divided into SEVEN categories depending on
their wavelength and frequency.
Name them according to their decreasing wavelength. (2)
9.3 Which radiation is used?
9.3.1 For treatment of skin disorders. (1)
9.3.2 For communication and television. (1)
9.4 Calculate the frequency of the light, if a photon has 3, 44 × 10-23 J of
energy. (4)
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DATA FOR TECHNICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 2
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS
NAME SYMBOL VALUE
5
Standard pressure 1,01 x 10 Pa
Standard temperature 273 K/ 0° C
Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0 x 108 m·s-1
Planck's constant h 6,63 x 10-34 J·s
TABLE 2: WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT
or
TABLE 3: FORMULAE
° ° °
or
° ° °
or
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TABLE 4A: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
Half-reactions (V)
F2(g) + 2e− ⇌ 2F− + 2,87
Co3+ + e− ⇌ Co2+ + 1,81
H2O2 + 2H+ +2e− ⇌ 2H2O +1,77
MnO4 –+ 8H+ +5e− ⇌ Mn2+ + 4H2O + 1,51
Cℓ2(g) + 2e− ⇌ 2Cℓ− + 1,36
Cr2O7 + 14H++6e−
2–
⇌ 2Cr3+ + 7H2O + 1,33
O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e− ⇌ 2H2O + 1,23
MnO2+ 4H+ + 2e− ⇌ Mn2+ + 2H2O + 1,23
Pt2+ + 2e− ⇌ Pt + 1,20
Br2(ℓ) + 2e− ⇌ 2Br− + 1,07
NO3 + 4H+ + 3e−
–
⇌ NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
Hg2+ + 2e− ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
Ag+ + e – ⇌ Ag + 0,80
NO3 + 2H+ + e−
–
⇌ NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
Fe3+ + e− ⇌ Fe2+ + 0,77
O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e− ⇌ H2O2 + 0,68
I2 + 2e− ⇌ 2I− + 0,54
Cu+ + e− ⇌ Cu + 0,52
SO2 + 4H+ + 4e− ⇌ S + 2H2O + 0,45
Increasing reducing ability
2H2O + O2 + 4e− ⇌ 4OH− + 0,40
Increasing oxidising ability
Cu2+ + 2e− ⇌ Cu + 0,34
SO4 + 4H+ + 2e−
2–
⇌ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
Cu2+ + e− ⇌ Cu+ + 0,16
Sn4+ + 2e− ⇌ Sn2+ + 0,15
S + 2H+ + 2e− ⇌ H2S(g) + 0,14
2H+ + 2e− ⇌ H2(g) 0,00
Fe3+ + 3e− ⇌ Fe − 0,06
Pb2+ + 2e− ⇌ Pb − 0,13
Sn2+ + 2e− ⇌ Sn − 0,14
Ni2+ + 2e− ⇌ Ni − 0,27
Co2+ + 2e− ⇌ Co − 0,28
Cd2+ + 2e− ⇌ Cd − 0,40
Cr3+ + e− ⇌ Cr2+ − 0,41
Fe2+ + 2e− ⇌ Fe − 0,44
Cr3+ + 3e− ⇌ Cr − 0,74
Zn2+ + 2e− ⇌ Zn − 0,76
2H2O + 2e− ⇌ H2(g) + 2OH− − 0,83
Cr2+ + 2e− ⇌ Cr − 0,91
Mn2+ + 2e− ⇌ Mn − 1,18
Aℓ3+ + 3e− ⇌ Aℓ − 1,66
Mg2+ + 2e− ⇌ Mg − 2,36
Na+ + e− ⇌ Na − 2,71
Ca2+ + 2e− ⇌ Ca − 2,87
Sr2+ + 2e− ⇌ Sr − 2,89
Ba2+ + 2e− ⇌ Ba − 2,90
Cs+ + e- ⇌ Cs - 2,92
K+ + e− ⇌ K − 2,93
Li+ + e− ⇌ Li − 3,05
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TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
Half-reactions (V)
Li+ + e- ⇌ Li - 3,05
K+ + e- ⇌ K - 2,93
Cs+ + e- ⇌ Cs - 2,92
Ba2+ + 2e- ⇌ Ba - 2,90
Sr2+ + 2e- ⇌ Sr - 2,89
Ca2+ + 2e- ⇌ Ca - 2,87
Na+ + e- ⇌ Na - 2,71
Mg2+ + 2e- ⇌ Mg - 2,36
Aℓ3+ + 3e- ⇌ Aℓ - 1,66
Mn2+ + 2e- ⇌ Mn - 1,18
Cr2+ + 2e- ⇌ Cr - 0,91
2H2O + 2e- ⇌ H2(g) + 2OH- - 0,83
Zn2+ + 2e- ⇌ Zn - 0,76
Cr3+ + 3e- ⇌ Cr - 0,74
Fe2+ + 2e- ⇌ Fe - 0,44
Cr3+ + e- ⇌ Cr2+ - 0,41
Cd2+ + 2e- ⇌ Cd - 0,40
Co2+ + 2e- ⇌ Co - 0,28
Ni2+ + 2e- ⇌ Ni - 0,27
Increasing oxidising ability
Sn2+ + 2e- ⇌ Sn - 0,14
Increasing reducing ability
Pb2+ + 2e- ⇌ Pb - 0,13
Fe3+ + 3e- ⇌ Fe - 0,06
2H+ + 2e- ⇌ H2(g) 0,00
S + 2H+ + 2e- ⇌ H2S(g) + 0,14
Sn4+ + 2e- ⇌ Sn2+ + 0,15
Cu2+ + e- ⇌ Cu+ + 0,16
–
SO4 + 4H+ + 2e- ⇌ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
Cu2+ + 2e- ⇌ Cu + 0,34
2H2O + O2 + 4e- ⇌ 4OH- + 0,40
SO2 + 4H+ + 4e- ⇌ S + 2H2O + 0,45
Cu+ + e- ⇌ Cu + 0,52
I2 + 2e- ⇌ 2I- + 0,54
O2(g) + 2H+ + 2e- ⇌ H2O2 + 0,68
Fe3+ + e- ⇌ Fe2+ + 0,77
–
NO3 + 2H+ + e- ⇌ NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
Ag+ + e- ⇌ Ag + 0,80
Hg2+ + 2e- ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
–
NO3 + 4H+ + 3e- ⇌ NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
Br2(ℓ) + 2e- ⇌ 2Br- + 1,07
Pt2+ + 2 e- ⇌ Pt + 1,20
MnO2+ 4H+ + 2e- ⇌ Mn2+ + 2H2O + 1,23
O2(g) + 4H+ + 4e- ⇌ 2H2O + 1,23
Cr2O7 –+ 14H+ +6e- ⇌ 2Cr3+ + 7H2O + 1,33
Cℓ2(g) + 2e- ⇌ 2Cℓ- + 1,36
–
MnO4 + 8H+ + 5e- ⇌ Mn2+ + 4H2O + 1,51
H2O2 + 2H+ +2 e- ⇌ 2H2O +1,77
Co3+ + e- ⇌ Co2+ + 1,81
F2(g) + 2e- ⇌ 2F- + 2,87
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TABLE 5: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
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