# Physical Sciences Grade 12 P2 NSC Supplementary 2013 Memo

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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE
                                NASIONALE
                            SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT

                                   GRADE/GRAAD 12

                     PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY (P2)
                      FISIESE WETENSKAPPE: CHEMIE (V2)

                 FEBRUARY/MARCH/FEBRUARIE/MAART 2013

                                        MEMORANDUM

MARKS/PUNTE: 150

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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    2               DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

SECTION A/AFDELING A

QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1

1.1      Alcohols/Alkanols 
         Alkohole/Alkanole                                                                     (1)

1.2      Cracking/Elimination 
         Kraking/Eliminasie                                                                    (1)

1.3      (Reaction) rate/Rate (of reaction)
         (Reaksie-)tempo/Tempo (van reaksie)                                                   (1)

1.4      Electrolysis/Elektrolise                                                              (1)

1.5      Haber (process)/Haber(-proses)                                                        (1)
                                                                                                [5]

QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2

2.1      D                                                                                    (2)

2.2      B                                                                                    (2)

2.3      A                                                                                    (2)

2.4      A                                                                                    (2)

2.5      C                                                                                    (2)

2.6      C                                                                                    (2)

2.7      D                                                                                    (2)

2.8      B                                                                                    (2)

2.9      D                                                                                    (2)

2.10     C                                                                                     (2)
                                                                                                [20]

                                            TOTAL SECTION/TOTAAL AFDELING A:                    25

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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    3                       DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

SECTION B/AFDELING B
QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3
3.1
3.1.1    E                                                                                            (1)
3.1.2    A                                                                                            (1)
3.1.3    A                                                                                            (1)
3.1.4    F                                                                                            (1)
3.1.5    A  OR/OF D                                                                                   (1)
3.1.6    C                                                                                            (1)
3.2
3.2.1         H                           H       H
                                                              Notes/Aantekeninge
         H    C      C         C          C       C   H       Functional group: 
                                                               Whole structure correct: 
              H      H         H          H       H
                                                               Funksionele groep: 
                                                               Hele struktuur korrek: 
         Notes/Aantekeninge:
         • Condensed or semistructural formula: 1
                                                  2
           Gekondenseerde of semistruktuurformule: 1
                                                     2
         • Molecular formula/Molekulêre formule: 0
                                                                                                       (2)
                                                   2

3.2.2                                     H

                                   H      C   H

              H      H     H       H          H       H

        H     C      C     C       C      C   C       C    H    

              H            H       H      H   H       H

               H     C    H

                     H
        Notes/Aantekeninge:
        • Condensed or semistructural formula:/Gekondenseerde of semistruktuurformule: 1
                                                                                        2
        • All bonds shown, one or more H atoms omitted: Max.    1
                                                                  2
           Alle bindings aangetoon, een of meer H-atome uitgelaat: Maks. 1
                                                                           2
        • Wrong number of bonds e.g. C atoms not forming 4 bonds:    0
                                                                       2
           Verkeerde aantal bindings bv. C-atome vorm nie 4 bindings nie: 0                                (2)
                                                                            2

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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    4                    DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

3.3
3.3.1       Carbonyl (group)/Karboniel(groep)                                                       (1)

3.3.2       2-methylpropan-1-ol           Notes/Aantekeninge:
            2-metielpropan-1-ol           IF/INDIEN:
                                            2 methyl 1 propanol/2 metiel 1 propanol  1
            OR/OF                                                                         2
            2-methyl-1-propanol           2 methylpropan 1 ol/2 metielpropan 1 ol  1
                                                                                          2
            2-metiel-1-propanol                                                                     (2)
                                                                                                     [13]

QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4

4.1
4.1.1       Gas                                                                                     (1)

4.1.2       Lower than 
        - Isomers of A:
            More branching/Molecules more compact./Smaller surface area (over which
            the intermolecular forces act.) 
            Weaker/less intermolecular forces. 
            Less energy needed to overcome intermolecular forces. 
            Laer as 
        - Isomere van A:
            Meer vertak/Molekule meer kompak./Kleiner oppervlakte (waaroor
            intermolekulêre kragte werk.) 
            Swakker/minder intermolekulêre kragte. 
            Minder energie benodig om intermolekulêre kragte te oorkom. 
          OR/OF
          Lower than 
        - A is less branched./has less compact molecules./has larger surface area
          (over which intermolecular forces act). 
          Stronger/more intermolecular forces. 
          More energy needed to overcome intermolecular forces. 
            Laer as 
        -   A en B is minder vertak./het minder kompakte molekule./ het groter
            oppervlakte (waaroor intermolekulêre kragte werk). 
            Sterker/meer intermolekulêre kragte. 
            Meer energie benodig om intermolekulêre kragte te oorkom.                               (4)

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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    5                     DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

4.1.3    2C 4 H 10 + 13O 2 → 8CO 2 + 10H 2 O                bal. 
         Notes/Aantekeninge
         • Reactants               Products            Balancing 
            Reaktanse              Produkte            Balansering 
         •   Ignore/Ignoreer ⇌
         •   Marking rule 3.9/Nasienreël 3.9                                                        (3)

4.1.4    Compound B contains a carbonyl group/O atom (bonded to C atom) 
         and is a polar (molecule)/dipole. 
         Verbinding B bevat 'n karbonielgroep/O-atoom (gebind aan 'n C-atoom) 
         en is 'n polêre (molekuul)/dipool.                                                        (2)

4.2
4.2.1    Compound D: Two sites for hydrogen bonding/forms dimers 
         Compound C: One site for hydrogen bonding 

         Verbinding D: Twee punte vir waterstofbindings/vorm dimere 
         Verbinding C: Een punt vir waterstofbinding 

         Both compounds have hydrogen bonding (between molecules). 
         Compound D has two sites for/stronger/more hydrogen bonding./ 
         Beide verbindings het waterstofbindings (tussen molecule).
         Verbinding D het twee punte vir/sterker/meer waterstofbinding.                             (2)

4.2.2 - (Compound/Verbinding) C 
        Lowest boiling point/Laagste kookpunt                                                       (2)
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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    6                               DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5
5.1      Primary/Primêr                                                                                       (1)
5.2
5.2.1    Elimination/dehydration 
         Eliminasie/dehidrering/dehidrasie                                                                    (1)
5.2.2        H       H   H   H                                 H       H 
                                                                                        H
                                                                                                      
                                                                                 
         H   C       C   C   C       O H                  H   C       C     C       C       +        O   H

             H       H   H   H                                 H       H     H           H        H

                         Functional group/Funksionele groep: 
                         Whole structure correct/Hele struktuur korrek: 
         Notes/Aantekeninge:
         • Accept -OH as condensed in structural formula.
            Aanvaar -OH as gekondenseerd in struktuurformule.
         • Accept H 2 O as condensed or any shape.
            Aanvaar H 2 O as gekondenseerd of enige vorm.
         •   Condensed/semistructural formulae or mixture of both:                               Max. 4
                                                                                                       5
             Gekondenseerde/semistruktuurformules of mengsel van beide:                          Maks. 4
                                                                                                         5
         •   Molecular formula for all structures, e.g. C 4 H 10 O:          Max. 1
                                                                                   5
             Molekulêre formules vir alle strukture, bv. C 4 H 10 O:         Maks. 1
                                                                                    5
         •   Any additional reactants or products:                                               Max. 4
                                                                                                         5
             Enige addisionele reaktanse of produkte:                                            Maks.  4
                                                                                                          5
         •   Everything correct, wrong balancing:                                                Max.  4
                                                                                                         5
             Alles korrek, verkeerde balansering:                                                Maks.  4
                                                                                                          5    (5)
5.3
5.3.1    Esterification/(Acid catalysed) condensation 
         Verestering/(Suurgekataliseerde) kondensasie/Esterifikasie                                           (1)
5.3.2                                                                      Notes/Aantekeninge
                 H       H    H       H            O       H               Functional group: 
                                                                         Whole structure correct: 
         H       C       C    C       C     O      C       C       H

                                                                           Funksionele groep: 
                 H       H    H       H                    H               Hele struktuur korrek:             (2)
         Notes/Aantekeninge:
         • Condensed or semistructural formula: 1
                                                 2
           Gekondenseerde of semistruktuurformule: 1
                                                    2
         • Molecular formula/Molekulêre formule: 2
                                                 0

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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    7                  DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

5.4
5.4.1      Substitution 
           Substitusie                                                                           (1)
5.4.2      1-bromobutane 
           1-bromobutaan                                                                         (2)
                                                                                                  [13]

QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6
6.1        Conical (flask)/Koniese (fles) 
           OR/OF
           Erlenmeyer (flask/fles)                                                                (1)
6.2        Collect gas produced./Measure volume of gas produced. 
           Vang bereide gas op./Meet volume gas berei.                                           (1)
6.3
6.3.1      Concentration/Konsentrasie                                                            (1)
6.3.2      ANY ONE/ENIGE EEN:
           Temperature 
           Surface area/State of division
           Temperatuur 
           Reaksieoppervlak/Toestand van verdeeldheid                                             (1)
6.4        P
        - Higher (acid) concentration in experiment 2. 
           Steeper slope/Greater gradient 
           Hoër (suur)konsentrasie in eksperiment 2. 
           Steiler helling/Groter gradiënt. 
           OR/OF
           Higher (acid) concentration in experiment 2. 
           Same volume of gas produced/collected in a shorter time/faster. 
           Hoër (suur)konsentrasie in eksperiment 2. 
           Dieselfde volume gas berei/opgevang in 'n korter tyd/vinniger.                        (3)
6.5        Concentration of acid decreases as reaction proceeds. 
           Konsentrasie van suur verminder soos wat die reaksie verloop. 
           OR/OF
           Surface area of Zn decreases.
           Reaksieoppervlak van Zn verminder.                                                     (1)

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  Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2    8                 DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

6.6              V                                 Mark Allocation/Puntetoekenning
        n(H 2 ) =
                Vm
                                                   •   Substitute volume.
               0,24 
            =                                          Vervang volume.
              24,04                               •   Substitute molar volume.
            = 0,01 mol                                Vervang molêre volume.
        n(Zn) =
                m                                  •   n(H 2 ) = 0,01 mol
                M                                  •   n(Zn) = n(H 2 )
                   m                               •   Substitute/Vervang 65 g·mol-1.
        ∴ 0,01 =
                   65                             •   Answer/Antwoord
        ∴m = 0,65 g 

        OR/OF
        1 mole/mol H 2 gas = 24,04 dm3
        0,01 mol/mol H 2 gas = 0,24 dm3

        65 g Zn = 1 mole/mol 
        0,65 g  = 0,01 mole/mol                                                               (6)
                                                                                                [14]

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                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7

7.1     - Exothermic  
          ∆H is negative./less than zero. 

        - Eksotermies  
          ∆H is negatief./kleiner as nul. 

          OR/OF
        - Exothermic/Eksotermies  
          Energy is released./Energie word vrygestel.                                            (2)

7.2
7.2.1
        - Greater than/Greater at t 1 than at t 2 . 
          Larger/Steeper gradients/slopes. 
        - Groter as/Groter by t 1 as t 2 .
          Groter/steiler gradiënte/hellings.

          OR/OF
                  at t 2 than at t 1 . 
        - Smaller
          Smaller/less steep gradients/slopes. 

        - Kleiner by t 2 as by t 1 .
          Kleiner/minder steil gradiënte/hellings.                                               (2)

7.2.2      Equal to/Gelyk aan                                                                    (1)

7.2.3      CALCULATIONS USING NUMBER OF MOLES
           BEREKENINGE WAT AANTAL MOL GEBRUIK
           Mark allocation/Puntetoekenning
           • Initial amount of reactants: n(HCℓ) = 1 mol & n(O 2 ) = 0,3 mol 
             Aanvanklike hoeveelheid reaktanse: n(HCℓ) = 1 mol & n(O 2 ) = 0,3 mol
           • Equilibrium/Ewewig: n(O 2 ) = 0,1 mol 
           • USING ratio/GEBRUIK verhouding: 4 : 1 : 2 : 2 
           • Equilibrium: n(HCℓ) = 0,2 mol (initial – change) 
             Ewewig: n(HCℓ) = 0,2 mol (aanvanklik – verandering)
           • Equilibrium: n(H 2 O) = n(Cℓ 2 ) = 0,4 mol (initial + change) 
             Ewewig: n(H 2 O) = n(Cℓ 2 ) = 0,4 mol (aanvanklik – verandering)
           • Divide by volume/Gedeel deur volume (5 dm3) 
           • Correct K c expression (formulae in square brackets) 
             Korrekte K c -uitdrukking (formules tussen vierkanthakies) 
           • Substitution of concentrations/Vervanging van konsentrasies 
           • Final answer/Finale antwoord: 800 

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Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2   10                          DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum

       Option 1/Opsie 1:
       From graph/Uit grafiek:
       Initially/Aanvanklik n(HCℓ) = 1 mol & n(O 2 ) = 0,3 mol 
       At equilibrium/By ewewig n(O 2 ) = 0,1 mol 

       Ratio/verhouding: 
       n(HCℓ) reacted/gereageer = 4n(O 2 ) reacted/gereageer
       n(H 2 O) formed/gevorm = n(Cℓ 2 ) formed/gevorm = 2n(O 2 ) reacted/gereageer
       = 2(0,2) = 0,4 mol

       At equilibrium/By ewewig:
       n(HCℓ) = 0,2 mol/(initial/aanvanklik – change/verandering) 
       n(H 2 O) = n(Cℓ 2 ) = 0,4 mol (initial/aanvanklik + change/verandering) 

       Equilibrium concentration/Ewewigskonsentrasies:
                   n       0,2
       c(HCℓ) =        =        = 0,04 mol∙dm-3
                   V        5
                  n      0,1
       c(O 2 ) =     =        = 0,02 mol∙dm-3
                  V       5
                                                       Divide by 5 
                    n      0,4                    -3   Deel deur 5
       c(H 2 O) =       =       = 0,08 mol∙dm
                    V       5
                  n       0,4
       c(Cℓ 2 ) =      =       = 0,08 mol∙dm-3
                  V        5
               [H O] [C 2 ]2
                     2
                                      (0,08)2 (0,08)2
       KC = 2                    ∴                     = 800 
                [HC]4 [O2 ]           (0,04 )4 (0,02)

       No KC expression, correct substitution/Geen Kc -uitdrukking, korrekte substitusie:
       Max./Maks. 8
                    9
       Wrong KC expression/Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking:
       Max./Maks. 6
                    9

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Physical Sciences P1/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2   11                        DBE/Feb.–Mar./Feb.–Mrt. 2013
                                     NSC/NSS – Memorandum

      Option 2/Opsie 2

                                                        HCℓ       O2       H2O       Cℓ 2
             Initial quantity (mol)
                                                          1     0,3         0        0
             Aanvangshoeveelheid (mol)
             Change (mol)
             Verandering (mol)                           -0,8    -0,2     + 0,4     + 0,4 ratio 
                                                                                            verhouding
             Quantity at equilibrium (mol)/
                                                        0,2     0,1      0,4      0,4 
             Hoeveelheid by ewewig(mol)
                                                         0,2    0,1    0,4            0,4
             Equilibrium concentration (mol∙dm-3)                                          Divide by 5
             Ewewigskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)               5      5      5              5
                                                       (0,04) (0,02) (0,08)         (0,08) Deel deur 5

                   [H2O]2 [C 2 ]2     (0,08)2 (0,08)2
            KC =                    ∴                   = 800 
                    [HC]4 [O2 ]        (0,04 )4 (0,02)
      No KC expression, correct substitution/Geen Kc-uitdrukking, korrekte substitusie:
      Max./Maks. 8
                   9
      Wrong KC expression/Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking:
      Max./Maks. 6
                   9

    CALCULATIONS USING CONCENTRATIONS
    BEREKENINGE WAT KONSENTRASIES GEBRUIK

    Mark allocation/Puntetoekenning
    • Initial concentration of reactants/Aanvanklike konsentrasie van reaktanse:
      c(HCℓ) = 0,2  & c(O 2 ) = 0,06 mol∙dm-3 
    • Equilibrium/Ewewig:c(O 2 ) = 0,02 mol∙dm-3 
    • USING ratio/GEBRUIK verhouding: 4 : 1 : 2 : 2 
    • Equilibrium: c(HCℓ) = 0,04 mol (initial – change) 
      Ewewig: c(HCℓ) = 0,04 mol (aanvanklik – verandering)
    • Equilibrium/Ewewig: c(H 2 O) = c(Cℓ 2 ) = 0,08 mol (initial + change) 
      Ewewig: c(H 2 O) = c(Cℓ 2 ) = 0,08 mol (aanvanklik + verandering)
    • Correct K c expression (formulae in square brackets). 
      Korrekte K c -uitdrukking (formules tussen vierkanthakies).
    • Substitution of concentrations/Vervanging van konsentrasies. 
    • Final answer/Finale antwoord: 800 

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                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

          Option 3/Opsie 3

                                                HCℓ        O2          H2O         Cℓ 2
      Initial concentration (mol∙dm )
                                    -3
                                                1          3                                      Divide by 5 
      Aanvangshoeveelheid (mol∙dm-3)              = 0,2      = 0,06    0              0
                                                5          5
      Change (mol∙dm-3)                                                                              ratio 
                                                -0,16      -0,04        +0,08      +0,08
      Verandering (mol∙dm-3)
      Equilibrium concentration (mol∙dm-3)                                                  
                                                0,04      0,02        0,08       0,08
      Ewewigskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)

              [H 2 O] 2 [C 2 ] 2
                                (0,08) 2 (0,08) 2
        KC =                 ∴                    = 800 
             [HC] 4 [O 2 ]      (0,04 )4 (0,02)
               No KC expression, correct substitution/Geen Kc uitdrukking, korrekte substitusie:
               Max./Maks. 8
                            9

               Wrong KC expression/Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking: Max./Maks. 6
                                                                               9
                                                                                                        (9)

7.3       Decreases 
        - Higher temperature favours the endothermic reaction. 
          The reverse reaction is favoured. 
          Less products/more reactants. 

          Verminder 
        - Hoër temperatuur bevoordeel die endotermiese reaksie. 
          Die terugwaartse reaksie word bevoordeel. 
          Minder produkte/meer reaktanse.                                                               (4)

7.4
7.4.1     Decreases/Verminder                                                                           (1)

7.4.2     Remains the same/Bly dieselfde                                                                (1)

7.4.3     Decreases/Verminder                                                                           (1)
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                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8

8.1      Pressure/Druk: 101,3 kPa (1,013 x 105 Pa) 
         Temperature/Temperatuur: 25 °C (298 K)                                                          (2)

8.2      Salt bridge/Soutbrug                                                                            (1)

8.3      Anode 
      - It/ Mg is a stronger reducing agent  than H2 
         and (Mg) will be oxidised. 
         Dit/Mg is 'n sterker reduseermiddelas H 2 
         en (Mg) sal geoksideer word. 

         OR/OF
      - Anode 
         H 2 is a weaker reducing agent  than Mg/ it. 
         and Mg will be oxidised. 
         H 2 .is 'n swakker reduseermiddel as Mg/dit
         en Mg sal geoksideer word.                                                                      (4)
8.4                                               
         Mg(s) | Mg2+(1 mol∙dm-3) || H+(1 mol∙dm-3) | H 2 (g) | Pt(s)
         OR/OF
                                    
         Mg(s) | Mg2+(aq) || H+(aq) | H 2 (g)|Pt(s)
         OR/OF
                         
         Mg | Mg2+ || H+ | H 2 | Pt

         Accept/Aanvaar:

         Mg | Mg2+ || H+ | H 2 , Pt                                                                       (3)

8.5      Option 1/Opsie 1                             Notes/Aantekeninge
         Eθ cell = Eθ cathode - Eθ anode             Accept any other correct formula from the
         2,36  = 0,00 – (Eθ anode )                 data sheet.
         Eθ anode = -2,36 V                          Aanvaar enige ander korrekte formule
                                                      vanaf gegewensblad.
         Option 2/Opsie 2                             Any other formula using unconventional
                                                      abbreviations, e.g. E° cell = E° OA - E° RA
            Mg → Mg     2+
                             + 2e   -
                                E° = +2,36
         2H+ + 2e- → H 2       E° = 0,00            followed by correct substitutions: 3
                                                                                               4
                                E° = 2,36 V          Enige ander formule wat
         Mg (red. pot.) = -2,36 V                    onkonvensionele afkortings gebruik bv.
                                                      E° sel = E° OM - E° RM                              (4)

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8.6       Mg(s) + 2H+(aq)  → Mg2+(aq) + H 2 (g)                    Bal. 

          Notes/Aantekeninge
          • Reactants             Products                Balancing 
             Reaktanse            Produkte                 Balansering 
          • Ignore if phases are omitted./Ignoreer indien fases uitgelaat word.
          •    Ignore/Ignoreer ⇌
          •    Marking rule 3.9/Nasienreël 3.9
          •    Marking rule 3.4: One mark is forfeited when the charge of an ion is omitted per
               equation (not for the charge on an electron).
               Nasienreël 3.4: Een punt word verbeur per vergelyking indien die lading op 'n ioon
               uitgelaat word (nie vir die lading op 'n elektron nie.)                                     (3)
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QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9
9.1       Electrolytic/Elektrolities                                                                     (1)

9.2
9.2.1     A                                                                                              (1)
9.2.2     B                                                                                              (1)
9.3
9.3.1     Remains the same 
        - The rate of oxidation of copper at the anode is equal 
          to the rate of reduction of copper(II) ions at the cathode. 
          Bly dieselfde 
        - Die tempo van oksidasie van koper by die anode is gelyk aan 
          Die tempo van reduksie van koper(II)-ione by die katode.                                       (3)
9.3.2     Cu → Cu2+ + 2e-                            Notes/Aantekeninge
                                                       Cu ⇌ Cu2+ + 2e-         (1 )
                                                                                  2
                                                       Cu + 2e → Cu
                                                          2+     -
                                                                               (0 )
                                                                                  2
                                                       Cu2+ + 2e- ← Cu          ( 2   )
                                                                                    2
                                                       Cu2+ + 2e- ⇌ Cu         (0 )
                                                                                 2                        (2)
9.4
9.4.1     It contains precious metals/valuable/expensive metals. 
          Dit bevat edelmetale/waardevole/duur metale.                                                   (1)
9.4.2     Consumes large amount of electricity/energy. 
          Depletes coal resources. OR Contributes to global warming. OR Habitats
          destroyed in mining of coal. OR Contributes to acid rain. 
          Verbruik groot hoeveelhede elektrisiteit/energie. 
          Put steenkoolbronne uit. OF Dra by tot aardverwarming. OF Habitatte word
          vernietig. OF Dra by tot suurreën.                                                              (2)
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                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 10/VRAAG 10

10.1     Secondary (cells)/Sekondêre (selle)                                                         (1)

10.2     Zn(s) + NiO 2 (s) + 2H 2 O(ℓ)  → Zn2+(aq) + Ni(OH) 2 (s) + 2OH-(aq)       bal 
         Notes/Aantekeninge:
         • Reactants             Products                 Balancing 
           Reaktanse             Produkte                Balansering 
         • Ignore if phases are omitted / Ignoreer indien fases uitgelaat word
         • Ignore/Ignoreer ⇌
         • Marking rule/Nasienreël 3.9                                                                (3)

10.3
10.3.1   The ability (of a cell) to store/deliver charge.
         Die vermoë (van 'n sel) om lading te stoor/lewer.                                            (2)

10.3.2   OPTION 1/OPSIE 1
         W = Vq 
           = (1,65)(1 500 x 10-3 x 3600) 
           = 8 910 J 
         OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
         q = I∆t
           = (1 500 x 10-3)(3 600) 
         ∴ q = 5 400 C

         W = Vq 
         W = (1,65)(5 400) 
           = 8 910 J                                                                                  (4)
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                                       NSC/NSS – Memorandum

QUESTION 11/VRAAG 11

11.1
11.1.1   Nitrogen/Stikstof/N 2                                                                 (1)

11.1.2   Hydrogen/Waterstof/H 2                                                                (1)

11.1.3   Ammonium nitrate/Ammoniumnitraat/NH 4 NO 3                                            (1)

11.2
11.2.1   Contact process/Kontakproses                                                          (1)

11.2.2   2NH 3 + H 2 SO 4 → (NH 4 ) 2 SO 4  Bal. 

         Notes/Aantekeninge:
         • Reactants               Products            Balancing 
            Reaktanse              Produkte            Balansering 
         •   Ignore/Ignoreer ⇌
         •    Marking rule/Nasienreël 3.9                                                       (3)

11.3
11.3.1   Catalytic oxidation of ammonia 
         Katilitiese oksidasie van ammoniak                                                    (1)

11.3.2   4NH 3 + 5O 2  → 4NO + 6H 2 O  Balancing/Balansering 

         Notes/Aantekeninge:
         • Reactants               Products            Balancing 
            Reaktanse              Produkte            Balansering 
         •   Ignore/Ignoreer ⇌
         •    Marking rule/Nasienreël 3.9                                                       (3)

11.3.3   NO 2/ Nitrogen dioxide              Notes/Aantekeninge
         NO 2/ Stikstofdioksied              Accept: Nitrogen(IV) oxide 
                                              Aanvaar: Stikstof(IV)oksied                        (1)
                                                                                                [12]

                                            TOTAL SECTION B/TOTAAL AFDELING B:                  125
                                                   GRAND TOTAL/GROOTTOTAAL:                     150

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