# Physical Sciences Grade 10 P2 2019 QP (Eng) > Grade 10 Physical Sciences Paper 2 question paper from the Mpumalanga National Exempler Exam 2019 (English), 16 pages. 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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 NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE GRADE 10 NOVEMBER 2019 PHYSICAL SCIENCES (CHEMISTRY) P2 (EXEMPLAR) MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 14 pages and 2 data sheets. ### Page 2 2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your examination number and centre number in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK. 2. This 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 question 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 calculator. 7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments. 8. Show ALL formulae and substitution in your calculations. 9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places. 10. Give a brief motivation, discussions et cetera where required. 11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS. 12. Write neatly and legibly. Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 3 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 3 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, for example 1.11 D. 1.1 What is the percentage of hydrogen in a molecule of hydrogen peroxide with molar mass of 34 g.mol −1 , if one mole of hydrogen reacts with one mole of oxygen? A 72,72% B 94,12% C 11,11% D 5,88% (2) 1.2 In which ONE of the following compounds do ionic bond occur between elementary particles? A Sodium Chloride B Mercury C Water D Sulphur (2) 1.3 2 molecules of hydrogen gas at STP occupy a volume of … A 11,2 litres. B 44,8 litres. C 2 litres. D 22,4 litres. (2) 1.4 Which ONE of the following substances is responsible for acid rain? A H 2 SO 3 B BaCO 3 C HCℓ D NH 4 + (2) 1.5 Which ONE of the following is removed from river water by boiling it? A Soil B Twigs and leaves C Harmful bacteria D Lead concentration (2) Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 4 4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) 1.6 Which ONE of the following is correct regarding a PHYSICAL CHANGE of a substance? (I) No new substances are formed. (II) Intermolecular forces are broken. (III) Energy changes are large. (IV) Number of atoms are conserved A I and II only B I, II and IV only C I, II and III only D I, III and IV only (2) 1.7 Which ONE of the following statements best explains why gases are easily compressed? A Gases are made up of particles which are in constant motion. B The distance between the particles is large compared to the particle size. C The particles collide with each other without incurring a loss of energy. D When the average kinetic energy of the particles increases, the particles move faster. (2) 1.8 Which of the following statements below explain why ice melts outside the refrigerator? A The volume of the material decreases at high temperature. B Atoms move further apart at high temperature. C Kinetic energy of atoms decreases at high temperature. D Kinetic energy of atoms stays the same at high temperature. (2) 1.9 Which ONE of the following is the possible strategy that a community can adopt to ensure that they have regular water supply? A Floods B Building of dams C High degree of evaporation D Removal of boreholes (2) 1.10 Which ONE of the following is the NAME for the underlined phrase: solid, rocky crust covering the entire plane? A The atmosphere B The hydrosphere C The lithosphere D The biosphere (2) [20] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 5 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 5 QUESTION 2 Study the list below that shows a variety of substances. glass; brass; copper wire; iron; aluminium; table salt; air; sodium chloride 2.1 Define the term homogeneous mixture. (2) 2.2 Use the information above and write down: 2.2.1 TWO substances that are NOT mixtures (2) 2.2.2 A homogeneous mixture (1) 2.2.3 A compound (1) 2.2.4 ONE substance that is malleable (1) 2.2.5 A brittle substance (1) 2.2.6 Chemical name for table salt (1) 2.2.7 A magnetic material (1) [10] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 6 6 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 3 Learners have investigated the melting and boiling points of 6 substances, A–F, and the results are given in the table below. SUBSTANCES MELTING POINT (°C) BOILING POINT (°C) A 3000 4200 B 200 500 C -150 -200 D -5 15 E -220 -300 F 1083 2567 3.1 Define the term boiling point. (2) 3.2 For the above investigation, write down: 3.2.1 The dependent variable (1) 3.2.2 An investigative question (2) 3.3 From the above table of results, write down the letter (A–F) that represents the substance(s) which: 3.3.1 Is a gas at 25 °C. (1) 3.3.2 Is a liquid at 300 °C. (1) 3.3.3 Has the strongest forces of attraction between particles. Give a reason for your answer. (2) 3.3.4 Has the weakest forces of attraction between particles. Give a reason for your answer. (2) 3.4 Grade 10 learners are investigating the effect of increasing temperature on three different substances (A, B and C). Study the diagrams of the substances bellow and answer the following questions. 3.4.1 Rearrange the diagrams according to the increasing average kinetic energy of the substances. (2) 3.4.2 At which phase is substance C? (1) [14] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 7 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 7 QUESTION 4 The atomic theory has changed over the years. The atomic models A and B demonstrates such changes. Model A Model B 4.1 Write down the name of the scientist that suggested model A. (1) 4.2 How does model B disprove the suggestions made in model A? (3) In another atomic model isotopes were discovered. Copper has two isotopes, namely: 63 Cu and 65 Cu The relative atomic mass of the two isotopes is 63,5 amu. 4.3 Write down the definition of isotopes in words. (2) 4.4 Determine, by calculations, which isotope of copper is the most abundant in nature. (5) [11] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 8 8 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 5 The diagram below shows the simplified periodic table of elements. The letters A to L in the periodic table represent some of the main group of elements but are NOT the chemical symbols of the elements. 5.1 How many protons does an atom of element K have? (1) 5.2 Write down the sp-notation for an element represented by the letter K. (2) 5.3 Write down the number of valence electrons of an element represented by F. (1) 5.4 Write down the letter that represents magnesium in the periodic table. (1) 5.5 Write down the letter that represents an element which: 5.5.1 Is in period 2 that will form an X − ion (1) 5.5.2 Has the electron configuration 1s 2 2s 2 2p 6 3s 2 3p 4 (1) 5.5.3 Has the same number of electrons as Ca 2 + (1) 5.5.4 Has similar chemical properties as oxygen (1) 5.5.5 Is in period 3 that forms an ion with a -3 charge (1) 5.6 Which ONE of the letters C, D and F represent an element with the lowest electron affinity? Explain your answer. (3) The letter J represents an element that is less reactive than an element represented by letter B. 5.7 Explain this statement by referring to the electronegativity between elements represented by letter J and letter B. (4) [17] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 9 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 9 QUESTION 6 The graph below shows the first ionisation energies of elements from period 3 in the periodic table. 6.1 Define the term first ionisation energy. (2) 6.2 Explain the difference in first ionisation energy between sodium and magnesium. (2) 6.3 From the graph, write down the approximate first ionisation energy of sodium. (1) 6.4 Explain why magnesium becomes ionised easily. (2) 6.5 Use the information in the graph above and calculate the energy needed to remove an electron from sodium atom. (3) 6.6 Draw an Aufbau diagram of a sodium ion. (2) 6.7 The Haber process uses the reaction between nitrogen and hydrogen to make ammonia. The formation of ammonia is exothermic, releasing 46 kilojoules per mole of ammonia formed. 3N 2 ( g ) + H 2 ( g ) → 2 NH 3( g ) 6.7.1 What type of bond exists in the molecule of ammonia? (1) 6.7.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 6.7.1. (2) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 10 10 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 7 A chlorine gas can be prepared in the laboratory by having concentrated hydrochloric acid react with manganese dioxide. Manganese (II) chloride and water are formed. 7.1 Define the term molecule. (2) 7.2 State the law of conservation of mass. (2) 7.3 Write down: 7.3.1 The Lewis structure for the water molecule (2) 7.3.2 A balanced chemical equation of the above chemical reaction. Show all phases of the reactants and products (4) 7.4 Calculate the molar mass of water. (2) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 11 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 11 QUESTION 8 8.1 8,78 g of oxygen gas is required to react with an unknown mass of hydrogen gas to form water vapour. The balanced equation for this is: O2( g ) + 2H 2( g ) → 2H 2 O( g ) 8.1.1 Define the term exothermic reaction. (2) 8.1.2 Is this reaction a synthesis or a decomposition reaction? Give a reason for the answer. (2) 8.1.3 Calculate the number of moles of water vapour formed. (2) 8.2 The reaction between zinc and dilute hydrochloric acid is represented by the balanced equation below: Zn(s) + 2HCℓ(aq) → ZnCℓ 2 (aq) + H 2 (g) The concentration of hydrochloric acid solution is 0,1 mol.dm −3 . The mass of zinc chloride formed is 0,85 g. 8.2.1 Define the term concentration in words. (2) 8.2.2 Is the above reaction an example of a redox reaction? Write down YES or NO and give a reason for the answer. (2) 8.2.3 Calculate the volume of hydrochloric acid solution needed to react with the zinc to form 0,85 g of ZnCℓ 2 . (5) [15] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 12 12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 9 9.1 A 60 g sample of tetraethyllead, a gasoline additive, is found to contain 38,43 g of lead, 17,83 g carbon, and 3,74 g hydrogen. 9.1.1 Define the term empirical formula. (2) 9.1.2 Use relevant calculations to determine the empirical formula of this compound. (4) 9.2 Determine the molecular formula of the compound with an empirical formula of CH and a molecular mass of 78 g.mol −1 . (2) 9.3 A formula of the hydrated carbonate of an unknown group 1 metal represented by X with the formula mass of 268 is given below: X2CO3.10H2O 9.3.1 What is the general name for a substance in which water is not directly attached to the metal ion as indicated above? (1) 9.3.2 Determine, by calculation, the unknown group 1 metal represented by X in the formula. (3) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 13 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 13 QUESTION 10 The three test tubes, X, Y and Z below, contain colourless solutions. The solutions in each test tube can either be potassium iodide or sodium carbonate or magnesium sulphate. Tests are carried out to determine which test tube contains which salts. X Y Z The following test were carried out and the observations were made: • Barium chloride solution is added to solution X; the solution remains colourless. • Barium chloride solution is added to Y and Z; a white precipitate is formed in both cases. • Dilute nitric acid is added to the precipitate in solution Y; the precipitate dissolves. (2) 10.1 Define the term dissociation. 10.2 Give a reason why barium chloride solution can be used as electrolyte. (2) 10.3 Write down the name of the precipitate in test tube Z. (1) Use the above information to identify the solutions in each of the test tubes X, Y and Z. 10.4 Write down the LETTER that represents the test tube and next to it, the NAME of the solution and the reason for the choice. (6) 10.5 What type of reaction takes place between the precipitate in Y and the nitric acid? (1) [12] Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 14 14 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) QUESTION 11 There are many cycles that occur globally. Water is found in oceans, ice caps, rivers and lakes, and in the air we breathe. Many physical changes take place during the water cycle and energy transfer also occurs. Below is the diagram of the water cycle. 11.1 Briefly explain the term hydrosphere. (1) 11.2 Write down the name of the process labelled: 11.2.1 A (1) 11.2.2 B (1) 11.2.3 C (1) 11.3 Explain how the atmosphere and hydrosphere interacts. (2) 11.4 The water cycle takes place in a closed system, which means that the total amount of water on earth remains constant. Give THREE possible reasons why so many countries in the world today, including South Africa, are facing a shortage of water. (6) [12] TOTAL: 150 Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 15 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 15 DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 10 PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY) GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 10 VRAESTEL 2 (CHEMIE) TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE Avogadro's constant NA 6,02 x 1023 mol-1 Avogadro-konstante Charge on electron e -1,6 x 10-19 C Lading op elektron Electron mass me 9,11 x 10-31 kg Elektronmassa Molar gas volume at STP Vm 22,4 dm3∙mol-1 Molêre gasvolume by STD TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES n c= V m V N n= or/of n= n= M Vm NA m c= MV Copyright reserved Please turn over ### Page 16 (EC/NOVEMBER 2019) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 16 TABLE 3: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS/TABEL 3: DIE PERIODIEKE TABEL VAN ELEMENTE 1 2 3 4 5 67 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 (I) (II) Atoomgetal (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII) KEY/ SLEUTEL 1 Atomic number 2 H He 2,1 1 29 4 Elektronegatiwiteit Simbool 3 4 1,9 5 6 7 8 9 10 Li Be Cu B C N O F Ne 1,0 1,5 Electronegativity Symbol 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0 7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20 11 12 63,5 13 14 15 16 17 18 Na Mg Benaderde relatiewe atoommassa Aℓ Si P S Cℓ Ar 0,9 1,2 Approximate relative atomic mass 1,5 1,8 2,1 2,5 3,0 23 24 27 28 31 32 35,5 40 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr 0,8 1,0 1,3 1,5 1,6 1,6 1,5 1,8 1,8 1,8 1,9 1,6 1,6 1,8 2,0 2,4 2,8 39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 63,5 65 70 73 75 79 80 84 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe 0,8 1,0 1,2 1,4 1,8 1,9 2,2 2,2 2,2 1,9 1,7 1,7 1,8 1,9 2,1 2,5 86 88 89 91 92 96 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131 55 56 57 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tℓ Pb Bi Po At Rn 0,7 133 0,9 137 139 1,6 179 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 1,8204 1,8 207 1,9 209 2,0 2,5 87 88 89 Fr Ra Ac 0,7 0,9 226 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 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 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr 232 238 Copyright reserved ## Related documents - [Physical Sciences P2 GR 10 Exemplar 2012 Eng](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physical-sciences-p2-gr-10-exemplar-2012-eng/f5b2693d-e3d5-4da6-b145-3ca90efd073d) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2012 · Eng - [PHYS SCIENCES P1 QP GR10 NOV2019 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/phys-sciences-p1-qp-gr10-nov2019-english/ffd1fc54-808e-4b21-9c8e-8de2a28c1101) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2019 · Eng - [Gr10 Phy P2 (English) 2020 Exemplars Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p2-english-2020-exemplars-question-paper/b73f7863-1dbd-4b9b-93ec-9ca726a859a8) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Eng - [PHYSC P2 GRD10 QP NOV2020 English](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/physc-p2-grd10-qp-nov2020-english/a0593b95-369a-4c97-a537-ab1e9db94a9b) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2020 · Eng - [Gr10 Phy P2 (English) June 2018 Question Paper](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p2-english-june-2018-question-paper/5431cd0c-42b7-4e2d-8264-2c9858e3f5e5) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2018 · Eng - [Gr10 Phy P2 (English) June 2016 Question Papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr10-phy-p2-english-june-2016-question-papers/1cce0812-fac7-401e-af70-0e1da372ea00) — Physical Sciences · QP · 2016 · Eng ## More from Grade 10 Physical Sciences - [Gr 10 Phys Sci ATP 2023-24](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/gr-10-phys-sci-atp-2023-24/f162614c-9eea-46bf-b61a-5a5dc6360c7b) — ATP - [EC AW Physical Sciences Grade 10 June 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/ec-aw-physical-sciences-grade-10-june-2025-qp-and-memo/55c5e457-737d-42d8-a3e9-d141082f89d3) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [FS Physical Sciences Grade10 June 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/fs-physical-sciences-grade10-june-2025-qp-and-memo/4bbbc06c-f9d3-4d47-9bd5-7421512cd012) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [KZN Physical Sciences Grade 10 November 2025 P1 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/kzn-physical-sciences-grade-10-november-2025-p1-and-memo/c5bea2ed-3318-4f7d-b1f6-2ac68a9d3399) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [LP Physical Sciences Grade 10 March 2025 QP and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/lp-physical-sciences-grade-10-march-2025-qp-and-memo/5aedbc3d-3f59-4693-b4ab-7c19bfd618f5) — QP + Memo · 2025 - [MP Physical Sciences Grade 10 June 2025 P1 and Memo](https://www.hlayiso.com/library/mp-physical-sciences-grade-10-june-2025-p1-and-memo/59cc2c0b-5fa8-4714-9e0d-b786ead5f8d0) — QP + Memo · 2025 ## Collection - [Grade 10 past papers](https://www.hlayiso.com/grade-10/past-papers) --- Hlayiso: free CAPS and IEB past papers, memos, notes and study guides for South African learners. 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