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Physical Sciences P2/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2 2 DBE/May/June/Mei/Junie 2025
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QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1
1.1 B ACCEPT/AANVAAR 2 (2)
1.2 D (2)
1.3 D (2)
1.4 A (2)
1.5 B (2)
1.6 C (2)
1.7 D (2)
1.8 B (2)
1.9 C (2)
1.10 C (2)
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QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2
2.1 Compounds with one or more multiple bonds between C atoms in the
hydrocarbon chain. (2 or 0)
Verbindings met een of meer meervoudige bindings tussen C-atome in die
koolwaterstofkettings. (2 of 0)
OR/OF
A hydrocarbon with two or more bonds between the C-atoms.
'n Koolwaterstof met twee of meer bindings tussen die C-atome.
OR/OF
Hydrocarbons containing not only single bonds between C atoms.
Koolwaterstowwe wat nie slegs enkelbindings tussen die C-atome bevat nie.
ACCEPT/AANVAAR:
Compounds with one or more double/triple bonds between C atoms in the
hydrocarbon chain.
Verbindings met een of meer dubbel/trippelbindings tussen C-atome in die
koolwaterstofkettings. (2)
2.2
2.2.1 E (1)
2.2.2 F (1)
2.3 Ketones/Ketone
Aldehydes/Aldehiede (2)
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2.4 Tertiary/Tersiêre
The hydroxyl group/functional group (-OH) is bonded to a C atom that is bonded
to three other C atoms.
Die hidroksiel/funksionele groep (-OH) is gebind aan 'n C-atoom wat aan drie
ander C-atome gebind is.
OR/OF
The functional group ( C ) is bonded to three other C atoms.
OH
Die funksionele groep ( C ) is gebind aan drie ander C-atome.
OH (2)
2.5
2.5.1 Marking criteria:
• Correct stem, i.e. hexane.
• Both substituent (ethyl and iodo) correctly identified.
• IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence, hyphens and
commas.
Nasienkriteria:
• Korrekte stam, d.i. heksaan.
• Beide substituent (etiel en jodo) korrek geïdentifiseer.
• IUPAC-naam heeltemal korrek insluitende nommering, volgorde, koppeltekens en
kommas.
3-ethyl-4-iodohexane/3-etiel-4-jodoheksaan (3)
2.5.2 Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
• Correct stem and substituents: methyl and propanol
Korrekte stam en substituente: metiel en propanol
• IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence, hyphens and
commas.
IUPAC-naam heeltemal korrek insluitende nommering, volgorde, koppeltekens
en kommas.
2-methylpropan-1-ol/ 2-methyl-1-propanol/ methylpropan-1-ol/
methyl-1-propanol
2-metielpropan-1-ol/ 2-metiel-1-propanol / metielpropan-1-ol/
metiel-1-propanol (2)
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2.6
2.6.1 Esterification/Condensation/Verestering/Esterifikasie/Kondensasie (1)
2.6.2 Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
H H H O H H • Functional group correct.
Funksionele groep korrek.
H C C C C O C C H • Whole structure correct.
Hele struktuur korrek.
H H H H H
IF/INDIEN
• More than one functional group/wrong functional group:
Meer as een funksionele groep/foutiewe funksionele groep: 0�
2
• If condensed structural formulae used/Indien gekondenseerde struktuurformules
gebruik: Max./Maks. 1�2
(2)
2.7
2.7.1 C2H4O (1)
2.7.2 H H H H Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
• Correct functional group.
H C C C C H Korrekte funksionele groep.
• Whole structure correct.
H H Hele struktuur korrek.
IF/INDIEN
• More than one functional group/wrong functional group:
Meer as een funksionele groep/foutiewe funksionele groep: 0�
2
• If condensed structural formulae used/Indien gekondenseerde struktuurformules
gebruik: Max./Maks. 1�2 (2)
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QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3
3.1.1 (A series of organic) compounds that can be described by the same general
formula. (2 or 0)
OR
(A series of organic) compounds in which one member differs from the next by
a CH2 group.
(’n Reeks organiese) verbindings wat deur dieselfde algemene formule beskryf
kan word. (2 of 0)
OF
(’n Reeks organiese) verbindings waarin die een lid van die volgende verskil
met 'n CH2-groep (2)
3.1.2
(a) Formyl (group)/Formiel(groep) (1)
(b) Marking criteria: Nasienkriteria:
• Correct chain length, i.e. Meth. • Korrekte kettinglengte d.i. Met.
• Everything else correct. • Alles verder reg
Methanal/Metanaal (2)
3.1.3
(a) Homologous series/Functional group/Type of intermolecular forces/Straight
chain/Atmospheric pressure
Homoloë reeks/Funksionele groep/Tipe intermolekulêre kragte/ Reguitketting/
Atmosferiese druk (1)
(b) The boiling points of the carboxylic acids increase with an increase in the chain
length/the number of carbon atoms/surface area/molecular mass./
OR
The boiling points of the carboxylic acids decrease with a decrease in the chain
length/number of carbon atoms/surface area/molecular mass.
Die kookpunte van die karboksielsure neem toe met 'n toename in die
kettinglengte/aantal koolstofatome/reaksieoppervlak/molekulêre massa./
OF
Die kookpunte van die karboksielsure neem af met 'n afname in die
kettinglengte/aantal koolstofatome/reaksieoppervlak/molekulêre massa. (1)
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(c) Marking criteria:
For increasing or decreasing number of C atoms
• Compare the strength of intermolecular forces.
• Compare the energy required to overcome intermolecular forces.
Nasienkriteria:
Vir toename of afname in aantal C-atome
• Vergelyk die sterkte van intermolekulêre kragte.
• Vergelyk die energie benodig om intermolekulêre kragte te oorkom.
As the number of C atoms/chain length/surface area/contact area/molecular
mass increases
• The strength of intermolecular/London/dispersion forces increases.
• More energy is needed to overcome intermolecular forces/London/
dispersion forces.
OR
As the number of C atoms/chain length/surface area/contact area/molecular
mass decreases
• The strength of intermolecular/London/dispersion forces decreases.
• Less energy is needed to overcome intermolecular forces/London/
dispersion forces.
Met toename in aantal C-atome/kettinglengte/reaksieoppervlak/kontakarea/
molekulêre massa.
• Die sterkte van die die intermolekulêre kragte/Londonkragte/
dispersiekragte neem toe.
• Meer energie word benodig om die intermolekulêre kragte/Londonkragte/
dispersiekragte te oorkom/breek.
OF
Met afname in aantal C-atome/kettinglengte/reaksieoppervlak/kontakarea/
molekulêre massa.
• Die sterkte van die die intermolekulêre kragte/Londonkragte/
dispersiekragte neem af.
• Minder energie word benodig om die intermolekulêre kragte/
Londonkragte/dispersiekragte te oorkom/breek (2)
3.1.4 75 °C (1)
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3.2 Marking criteria:
• Higher than
• State that carboxylic acids have more than one (two) site for hydrogen bonding
and alcohols have one site for hydrogen bonding.
• Comparing the strength of IMFs.
• Comparing the number of molecules in a vapour phase at a given temperature/
energy needed to overcome IMFs.
Nasienkriteria:
• Hoër as
• Stel dat karboksielsure het meer as een (twee) plekke vir waterstofbindings en dat
alkohole een plek het vir waterstofbinding.
• Vergelyk die sterkte van die IMK's/energie benodig om IMK's te oorkom.
• Vergelyk die hoeveelheid molekules in die dampfase by 'n gegewe temperatuur
/energie nodig om die IMK te oorkom.
• Higher than
• Compound B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Carboxylic acid/Butanoic acid has (in
addition to London forces and dipole-dipole forces), more than one site (two)
for hydrogen bonding between molecules and compound
A/CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alcohol/Pentan-1-ol has (in addition to London
forces and dipole-dipole forces) one site for hydrogen bonding between
molecules.
• Intermolecular forces in compound B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Carboxylic
acids/Butanoic acid are stronger.
• More energy needed to overcome/break intermolecular forces in compound
B/ CH3CH2CH2COOH/Carboxylic acid/Butanoic acid.
OR
• At a given temperature there will be fewer molecules of compound
B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Carboxylic acids/Butanoic acid in the vapour
phase.
• Higher than
• Compound A/CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alcohol/Pentan-1-ol has (in addition
to London forces and dipole-dipole forces) one site for hydrogen bonding
between molecules and compound B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/
Carboxylic acid/Butanoic acid has, (in addition to London forces and dipole-
dipole forces), more than one site (two) for hydrogen bonding between
molecules.
• Intermolecular forces in compound A/CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alcohol/
Pentan-1-ol are weaker.
• Less energy needed to overcome/break intermolecular forces in compound
A/CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Pentan-1-ol/Alcohol.
OR
• At a given temperature there will be more molecules of compound
A/CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alcohol/ Pentan-1-ol in the vapour phase.
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• Hoër as
• Verbinding B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Karboksielsure/Butanoësuur het, (in
toevoeging tot Londonkragte en dipool-dipoolkragte), meer as een posisie
(twee) vir waterstofbinding tussen molekule en verbinding A/
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alkohol/Pentan-1-ol het, (in toevoeging tot
Londonkragte en dipool-dipoolkragte), een posisie vir waterstofbinding
tussen molekule.
• Intermolekulêre kragte in verbinding B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Karboksielsure/
Butanoësuur is sterker.
• Meer energie word benodig om intermolekulêre kragte in verbinding
B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Karboksielsure/Butanoësuur te oorkom/breek
OF
• By 'n gegewe temperatuur sal daar minder molekules van verbinding
B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/Karboksielsure/Butanoësuur in die dampfase wees.
• Hoër as
• Verbinding A/CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alkohol/Pentan-1-ol het, (in
toevoeging tot Londonkragte en dipool-dipoolkragte), een posisie vir
waterstofbinding tussen molekule en verbinding B/CH3CH2CH2COOH/
Karboksielsure/Butanoësuur het, (in toevoeging tot Londonkragte en dipool-
dipoolkragte), meer as een posisie (twee) vir waterstofbinding tussen
molekule.
• Intermolekulêre kragte in verbinding A/ CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alkohol/
Pentan-1-ol is swakker.
• Minder energie word benodig om intermolekulêre kragte in A/
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alkohol/Pentan-1-ol te oorkom/breek.
OF
• By 'n gegewe temperatuur sal daar meer molekules van verbinding A/
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2OH/Alkohol/Pentan-1-ol in die dampfase wees. (4)
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QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4
4.1
4.1.1 Hydrogenation/Hidrogenering/Hidrogenasie (1)
4.1.2 Dehydration/Dehidrasie/Dehidratering (1)
4.2 Marking criteria: Nasienkriteria:
• Correct chain length, i.e. But. • Korrekte kettinglengte d.i. But.
• Everything else correct: IUPAC name • Alles verder reg: IUPAC-naam
completely correct including numbering. heeltemal korrek insluitende
nommering.
Butan-1-ol/1-butanol (2)
4.3
4.3.1 Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
• Whole condensed structural formula of alkene correct.
Hele gekondenseerde struktuurformule van die alkeen korrek.
• H2O.
• Hydroxyl group/OH.
Hidroksielgroep/OH.
• Whole condensed structural formula of alcohol correct (OH on second C-atom).
Hele gekondenseerde struktuurformule van alkohol korrek (OH op tweede C-
atoom)
IF/INDIEN
• Any additional reactants or products /Enige addisionele reaktanse of produkte:
Deduct 1 mark/Trek 1 punt af.
• Structural formulae used/Struktuurformule gebruik. Max./Maks. 3�4
• Molecular formulae used/Molekulêre formule gebruik. Max./Maks. 1�4
• Only reactants without arrow/Slegs reaktanse sonder pyl Max/Maks. 2�4
Marking rule 6.3.10/Nasienreël 6.3.10
CH2CHCH2CH3 + H2O → CH3CHOHCH2CH3
OR/OF OH
CH2=CHCH2CH3 + H2O → CH3CHCH2CH3 (4)
4.3.2 Sulphuric acid/H2SO4/Phosphoric acid/H3PO4/Swawelsuur/Fosforsuur (1)
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4.4 Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
• X2 = Br2/Cℓ2.
• Whole structural formula of haloalkane correct.
Hele struktuurformule van haloalkaan korrek.
• H2O/NaOH/KOH/LiOH.
• Whole structural formula of alcohol correct.
Hele struktuurformule van alkohol korrek.
• HX/NaX/KX/LiX where/waar X = Br/Cℓ
IF/INDIEN
• Any additional reactants or products /Enige addisionele reaktanse of produkte:
Max./Maks. 4�5
• Condensed structural formulae used/Gekondenseerde struktuurformule gebruik:
deduct 1 mark/trek 1 punt af.
• If inorganic product does not correspond with inorganic reactant: no mark for
inorganic product./Indien anorganiese produk nie met die anorganiese reaktans
ooreenstem nie, geen punt vir anorganiese produk.
• Molecular formulae used:/Molekulêre formule gebruik: Max./Maks. 3�5
• Marking rule 6.3.10/Nasienreël 6.3.10
H H H H H H H H
H C C C C H + X2 H C C C C H + HX
H H H H H H H X
H H H H H H H H
H C C C C H + H2O H C C C C H + HX
OR/OF H H H O OR/OF
H H H X
NaOH/ NaX/
KOH/ H KX/
LiOH LiX (5)
4.5 2C4H10 + 13O2 → 8CO2 + 10H2O Bal.
Ignore phases./Ignoreer fases.
Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
• C4H10 O2, CO2 and/en H2O Balancing/Balansering
• Ignore double arrows./Ignoreer dubbelpyle.
• Marking rule 6.3.10/Nasienreël 6.3.10.
IF/INDIEN:
• Structural formulae C4H10 used:/Struktuurformule C4H10 gebruik: Max./Maks. 2�3
• Balancing mark only if everything else is correct/
Balanseringspunt slegs indien alles korrek. (3)
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QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5
5.1 NOTE/NOTA
Give the mark for per unit time only if in context of reaction rate.
Gee die punt vir per eenheidtyd slegs indien in konteks van reaksietempo.
ANY ONE:
• Change in concentration of products/reactants per (unit) time.
• Change in amount/number of moles/volume/mass of products or reactants
per (unit) time.
• Amount/number of moles/volume/mass of products formed/reactants used
per (unit) time.
• Rate of change in concentration/amount/number of moles/volume/
mass. (2 or 0)
ENIGE EEN:
• Verandering in konsentrasie van produkte/reaktanse per (eenheid)tyd.
• Verandering in hoeveelheid/getal mol/volume/massa van produkte of
reaktanse per (eenheid)tyd.
• Hoeveelheid/getal mol/volume/massa van produkte gevorm/reaktanse
gebruik per (eenheid)tyd.
• Tempo van verandering in konsentrasie/ hoeveelheid/getal mol/ volume/
massa. (2 of 0) (2)
5.2 ANY ONE:
Temperature /
(Initial) amount/Mass of magnesium carbonate/Surface area
ENIGE EEN:
Temperatuur /
(Aanvanklike) hoeveelheid/Massa van magnesiumkarbonaat/
Reaksieoppervlak (1)
5.3 CO2/gas escapes from the reaction flask.
CO2 /gas ontsnap uit die reaksiefles. (1)
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5.4 Marking criteria: m(CO2) = 144,5 – 143,87 (a)
(a) Mass subtraction = 0,63 g
m
(b)Formula: n = or V = nVm m
M
(c) Substitute M = 44 g·mol-1 in n(CO2) = (b)
m M
n(CO2) = with m(CO2) from (a) 0,63
M = (c)
(d)Substitute 24,5 dm3 in V = nVm with 44
n(CO2) = 1,43 x 10-2 mol
(e) Substitute VCO2 and 120 in rate formula V(CO2) = nVm
(f) Final correct answer: = (1,43 x 10-2)(24,5) (d)
2,92 x 10-3 (dm3·s-1)
= 0,35 dm3
Range: 2,08 x 10-3 to 3 x 10-3
Nasienkriteria: Ave rate/ ΔV(CO2 )
(a) Aftrek van massas. gem tempo =
m
(b)Formula: n = or V = nVm Δt
M
(c) Vervang M = 44 g·mol-1 in
0,35 - (0)
m
= (e)
120 - (0)
n(CO2) = met m(CO2) van (a)
M (f)
(d)Vervang 24,5 dm3 in V = nVm met = 2,92 x 10-3 (dm3·s-1)
n(CO2)
(e) Vervang VCO2 en 120 in tempoformule
(f) Finale korrekte antwoord:
2,92 x 10-3 (dm3·s-1)
Gebied: 2,08 x 10-3 tot 3 x 10-3 (6)
5.5 Marking criteria:
• A
• Comparison of the curves of the graph
• Comparison of concentration of HCℓ (from table)
• Explanation of collision theory for LOWER concentration
Nasienkriteria:
• A
• Vergelyk die kurwes van grafiek
• Vergelyk die konsentrasie van HCℓ (vanaf tabel)
• Verduidelik botsingsteorie vir LAER konsentrasie
A
• Gradient is least steep/lowest reaction rate/least amount of gas produced
in 120 s.
• Lowest concentration of HCℓ(aq).
• Least/Less particles per unit volume.
• Least/Less effective collisions per unit time/second. OR
Lowest/Lower frequency of effective collisions.
• Gradient is die laagste/laagste reaksietempo/minste hoeveelheid gas
geproduseer in 120 s.
• Laagste konsentrasie van HCℓ(aq).
• Minste/Minder deeltjies per eenheidsvolume.
• Minste/Minder effektiewe botsings per eenheidstyd/sekonde. OF
Laagste/Laer frekwensie van effektiewe botsings. (5)
5.6 The same/ Dieselfde
The same amount MgCO3 is used in each experiment.
Dieselfde hoeveelheid MgCO3 is gebruik in elke eksperiment. (2)
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QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6
6.1
6.1.1 Remains the same/Bly dieselfde (1)
6.1.2 Decreases/Neem af (1)
6.1.3 Remains the same/Bly dieselfde (1)
6.2 • Decrease in pressure favours the reaction that produces a greater number
of moles/amount of gas.
'n Verlaging in druk bevoordeel die reaksie wat 'n groter aantal
mol/hoeveelheid gas produseer.
• Forward reaction is favoured. / [CO] increases AND [CO2] decreases
Voorwaartse reaksie word bevoordeel./ [CO] neem toe EN [CO2] neem af (2)
6.3 Marking criteria: Nasienkriteria:
m m
(a) Substitute 44 in n = (a) Vervang 44 in n =
M M
(b) Change in mass of carbon: (b) Verandering in massa:
m(Ci) - m(Cf)/n(Ci) - n(Cf) m(Ci) - m(Cf)/n(Ci) - n(Cf)
m m
(c) Substitute 12 in n = (c) Vervang 12 in n =
M M
(d) Use mole ratio 1:1 (d) Gebruik molverhouding 1:1
(e) n(CO2)eq = n(CO2)initial - n(CO2)used OR (e) n(CO2)ewe = n(CO2)begin - n(CO2)gebruik OF
m(CO2)eq = m(CO2)initial - m(CO2)used m(CO2)ewe= m(CO2)begin - m(CO2)gebruik
(f) Final answer: 6,16 g (f) Finale anwtoord: 6,16 g
RANGE: 6 to 6,16 g GEBIED: 6 tot 6,16 g
NOTE: NOTA:
If (b) ∆m(C) or ∆n(C) is not calculated Indien (b) ∆m(C) of ∆n(C) nie bereken
max 2�6 maks 2�6
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1: OPTION 2/OPSIE 2:
Δm(C) = 14 - 4,44 (b) Δm(C) = 14 - 4,44 (b)
= 9,56 g = 9,56 g
m
n(CO2)initially = m
M n(C)used =
41,2 M
= 9,56
44 (a) n(C) used =
= 0,94 mol (0,936) 12 (c)
m = 0,80 mol (0,797)
n(C)used =
M
9,56 n(CO2)used = n(C)
n(C)used =
12 (c) = 0,80 mol (0,797) (d)
= 0,80 mol (0,797)
n(CO2)used = n(C) m
n(CO 2) =
= 0,80 mol (0,797) (d) M
m
n(CO2)eq = n(CO2)initially - n(CO2)used 0,80 =
44 (a)
= 0,94 – 0,80 (e) m(CO2) = 35,05 g
= 0,14 mol
m m(CO2)eq = m(CO2)initially - m(CO2)used
n(CO2) =
M = 41,2 – 35,05 (e)
m
0,14 = X = 6,15 (g) (f)
44
X = m(CO2) = 6,16 (g) (f)
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OPTION 3/OPSIE 3:
m
n(CO2)initially = 9,56
M n(C)used =
41,2 12 (c)
= = 0,80 mol (0,797)
44 (a)
= 0,94 mol (0,936)
C CO2
Ratio/Verhouding 1 1
Initial quantity (mol)
1,17 0,936
Aanvangshoeveelheid (mol)
Change (mol)
0,8 0,8 (d)
Verandering (mol)
Quantity at equilibrium (mol)/
0,37 (b) 0,14 (e)
Hoeveelheid by ewewig (mol)
n(CO2) = 0,139 mol
m(CO2) = 0,139 (44)
X = 6,16 (g) (f)
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6.4 POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 6.3:
POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 6.3:
Marking criteria
(a) Use of ratio n(CO2) : n(CO) = 1: 2.
(b) Divide by 3 dm3
(c) Correct Kc expression (formulae in square brackets).
(d) Substitute of concentration into KC expression.
(e) Final answer: 5,98
RANGE: 5,98 – 7,29
Nasienkriteria:
(a) Gebruik verhouding n(CO2) : n(CO) = 1: 2.
(b) Deel deur 3 dm3
(c) Korrekte Kc uitdrukking (formules in vierkantige hakies).
(d) Vervang konsentrasies in korrekte Kc uitdrukking.
(e) Finale antwoord: 5,98
GEBIED: 5,98 – 7,29
NOTE/NOTA:
Mark calculations of this question that may be done in QUESTION 6.3.
Merk berekeninge van hierdie vraag wat in VRAAG 6.3 gedoen is.
CALCULATIONS USING NUMBER OF MOLES
BEREKENINGE WAT AANTAL MOL GEBRUIK
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1:
m
n(CO2) initial =
M
41,2
=
44
= 0,936 mol
CO2 CO
Ratio/Verhouding 1 2
Initial quantity (mol)
0,936 0
Aanvangshoeveelheid (mol)
Change (mol) (a)
0,8 1,6
Verandering (mol)
Quantity at equilibrium (mol)/
0,14 1,6
Hoeveelheid by ewewig (mol)
Equilibrium concentration (mol∙dm-3) Divide by/deel
0,047 0,53 deur 3 (b)
Ewewigskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)
2
[CO] (c)
Kc =
[CO2 ] Wrong Kc expression
Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking: Max./Maks. 2�5
(0,53)2
= (d No Kc expression/Geen Kc- uitdrukking: 4�5
0,047
= 5,98 (e)
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CALCULATIONS USING CONCENTRATION
BEREKENINGE WAT KONSENTRASIE GEBRUIK
OPTION 2/OPSIE 2:
m n
c(CO2) = c=
MV Divide by V
41,2 3 (b) 0,8
= =
(44)(3) 3
= 0,31 mol∙dm-3 = 0,27 mol∙dm-3 (0,267)
CO2 CO
Ratio/Verhouding 1 2
Initial concentration (mol∙dm-3)
0,31 0
Aanvangskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)
Change in concentration (mol∙dm-3)
0,27 0,54 (a)
Verandering in konsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)
Equilibrium concentration (mol∙dm-3)
0,04 0,54
Ewewigskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)
Wrong Kc expression
[CO]2 (c)
Kc = Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking: Max./Maks. 2�5
[CO2 ]
No Kc expression/Geen Kc- uitdrukking: 4�5
(0,54)2 (d)
=
0,04
= 7,29 (e)
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OPTION 3/OPSIE 3:
m
n(CO2)initial =
M
41,2
=
44
= 0,936 mol
∆n(CO2) = 0,8 mol
n(CO2)eqm = n(CO2)initial - ∆n(CO2)
= 0,936 - 0,8
= 0,136 mol
(a)
n(CO)formed = 2∆n(CO2)used = 1,6 mol
n(CO)eqm = ∆n(CO)formed = 1,6 mol
0,136
[CO2]eqm = = 4,53 x 10-2 mol∙dm-3
3 (b)
1,6
[CO]eqm = = 0,53 mol∙dm-3
3
2 (c)
[CO]
Kc = Wrong Kc expression
[CO2 ] Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking: Max./Maks. 2�5
(0,53)2 No Kc expression/Geen Kc- uitdrukking: 4�5
= (d
4,53 x 10-2
= 6,2 (e) (5)
6.5 Y (2)
6.6 Remains the same/Bly dieselfde (1)
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QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7
7.1 An acid produces hydrogen ions /H+/hydronium ions/ H3O+ in aqueous
solution/water. (2 or 0)
'n Suur is 'n stof wat waterstofione/H+/hidroniumione/H3O+ vorm in waterige
oplossing/water. (2 of 0) (2)
7.2
7.2.1 (COOH)2 (1)
7.2.2 NaCℓ (1)
7.2.3 HCO3̄
OR/OF NH3 (1)
7.2.4 NaOH
OR/OF Mg(OH)2 (2)
7.3 Marking criteria: Nasienkriteria:
(a) Calculate n(HxY) (a) Bereken n(HxY)
(b) Calculate n(NaOH) (b) Bereken n(NaOH)
(c) Final answer: x = 2 (c) Finale antwoord: x = 2
(d) Reactants Products Balancing (d) Reaktanse Produkte Balansering
NOTE: Ignore ⇌ and phases NOTA: Ignoreer ⇌ en fases
Marking rule 6.3.10 Nasienreël 6.3.10
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1: OPTION 2/OPSIE 2:
n = cV ca Va na
nacid = (0,11)(0,02364) (a) =
cb Vb nb
= 2,6 x 10-3 (a)
(23,64)(0,11) 1
=
nbase = (0,26)(0,02) (b) (b)(20)(0,26) nb
= 5,2 x 10-3 (0,0052) nb = 2
∴ x = 2 (c)
n(HxY) na
=
n(NaOH) nb
-3 HxY : NaOH
2,6 x 10 1 2,6 x 10-3 : 5,2 x 10-3
=
5,2 x 10-3 nb 1:2
nb = 2
∴ x = 2 (c)
H2Y(aq) + 2NaOH(aq) → Na2Y (aq) + 2H2O(ℓ) Bal (d) (6)
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7.4 Marking criteria:
(a) Any formula: pH = -log[H3O+]/pH = -log[H+]/[H3O+] = 10-pH
(b) Substitute 1,61 in pH = -log[H3O+]
n
(c) Calculate n(HCℓ)unused using c =
V
n
(d) Calculate n(HCℓ)initial using c =
V
(e) Calculate n(HCℓ)used = n(HCℓ)initial - n(HCℓ)unused
(f) Using ratio 1:2 with USED HCℓ from of (e) to calculate n(CaCO3)
m
(g) Substitute 100 AND n(CaCO3) from (f) in n =
M
(h) Mass of impurity = msample – m(CaCO3)
(i) Final answer: 0,25 g (Range: 0,2 g to 0,3 g)
Nasienkriteria:
(a) Enige formule: pH = - log[H3O+]/pH = - log[H+] /[H3O+] = 10-pH
(b) Vervang 1,61 in pH = -log[H3O+]
n
(c) Bereken n(HCℓ)ongebruik using c =
V
n
(d) Bereken n(HCℓ)begin using c =
V
(e) Bereken n(HCℓ)gebruik = n(HCℓ)begin - n(HCℓ)ongebruik
(f) Gebruik ratio 1:2 van HCℓ GEBRUIK van (e) om n(CaCO3) te bereken
m
(g) Vervang 100 EN n(CaCO3) van (f) in n =
M
(h) Massa of onsuiwerheid = mmonster – m(CaCO3)
(i) Finale antwoord: 0,25 g (Gebied: 0,2 g tot 0,3 g)
pH = -log[H3O+] (a)
(b) 1,61 = -log[H3O+]
[H3O+] = 10-1,61
= 2,45 x 10-2 mol∙dm-3 (0,0245)
n(HCℓ)unused = n(H3O+) = cV
= (2,45 x 10-2)(0,2) (c)
= 4,9 x 10-3 mol (0,0049)
n(HCℓ)initial = cV
= (0,15)(0,2) (d)
= 3 x 10-2 mol (0,03)
n(HCℓ)used = 3 x 10-2 – 4,9 x 10-3 (e)
= 2,51 x 10-2 mol (0,0251)
Reaction ratio nCaCO3: nHCℓ = 1:2
(f)
n(CaCO3) = ½(2,51 x 10-2) = 1,25 x 10-2 mol
m
n(CaCO3) =
M
m
1,25 x 10-2 =
100 (g)
m(CaCO3) = 1,25 g
m of impurity in the sample = 1,5 – 1,25 (h)
= 0,25 g (i) (9)
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QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8
8.1 H+/H3O+ ions/hydrogen ions/hydronium ions/oxonium ions
Waterstofione/hidroniumione/oksoniumione (1)
8.2 0,77 V (1)
8.3 A (1)
-
8.4 H2 is a stronger reducing agent than Fe2+/Fe(II) ions and will reduce
Fe3+/Fe(III) ions (to Fe2+/Fe(II) ions).
-
H2 is 'n sterker reduseermiddel as Fe2+/Fe(II)-ione en sal Fe3+/Fe(III)-ione
reduseer (na Fe2+/Fe(II)-ione).
OR/OF
-
Fe2+-ion is a weaker reducing agent than H2 and therefore Fe3+/Fe(III) ions
(to Fe2+/Fe(II) ions) will be reduced.
-
Fe2+-ioon is 'n swakker reduseermiddel as H2 en sal Fe3+/Fe(III)-ione reduseer
(na Fe2+/Fe(II)-ione). (3)
8.5
8.5.1 Pt/Platinum (1)
8.5.2 H2 2H+ + 2e-
NOTE/NOTA:
• 2H+ + 2e- ← H2 ( 2 )
2
H2 ⇌ 2H+ + 2e-
1
( )
2
2H + 2e ⇌ H2 ( )
+ - 0
2
2H + 2e H2 ( )
+ - 0
2
• Ignore if charge omitted on electron./Ignoreer indien lading weggelaat op elektron.
• If charge (+) omitted on H+/Indien lading (+) weggelaat op H+:
Example/Voorbeeld: H2 2H + 2e- Max/Maks: 1
2 (2)
8.5.3
Pt(s) | H2(g) | H+(aq) || Fe3+(aq),Fe2+(aq) | Pt(s)
OR/OF
Pt(s) | H2(g) | H+(1 mol∙dm-3) || Fe3+(1 mol∙dm-3),Fe2+(1 mol∙dm-3) | Pt(s)
ACCEPT/AANVAAR:
Pt | H2 | H+ || Fe3+,Fe2+ | Pt (3)
8.6 The reaction reaches equilibrium/no charges/electrons flow.
Die reaksie bereik ewewig/geen ladings/elektrone vloei. (1)
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QUESTION 9/VRAAG 9
9.1 ANY ONE:
• The (chemical) process in which electrical energy is converted to
chemical energy. (2 or 0)
• The use of electrical energy to produce a chemical change.
• Decomposition of an ionic compound by means of electrical energy.
• The process during which an electric current passes through a solution/ionic
liquid/molten ionic compound.
ENIGE EEN:
• Die (chemiese) proses waarin elektriese energie omgeskakel word na
chemiese energie. (2 of 0)
• Die gebruik van elektriese energie om 'n chemiese verandering teweeg te
bring.
• Ontbinding van 'n ioniese verbinding met behulp van elektriese energie.
• Die proses waardeur 'n elektriese stroom deur 'n oplossing/ioniese
vloeistof/gesmelte ioniese verbinding beweeg. (2)
9.2 2H2O(ℓ) + 2e- H2(g) + 2OH¯(aq)
NOTE/NOTA:
• H2(g) + 2OH¯(aq) ← 2H2O(ℓ) + 2e- ( 2 )
2
• 2H2O(ℓ) + 2e ⇌ H2(g) + 2OH¯(aq) ( 1 )
-
2
• H2(g) + 2OH¯(aq) ⇌ 2H2O(ℓ) + 2e ( - 0 )
2
• 2H2O(ℓ) + 2e- ← H2(g) + 2OH¯(aq) ( 0 )
2
• Ignore if charge omitted on electron./Ignoreer indien lading weggelaat op elektron.
• If charge (-) omitted on OH¯ /Indien lading (-) weggelaat op OH¯
Example/Voorbeeld: 2H2O(ℓ) + 2e- H2(g) + 2OH(aq) Max./Maks: 1
2
• Ignore phases/Ignoreer fases (2)
9.3 X to Y/X tot Y (1)
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9.4 Marking criteria: Nasienkriteria:
(a) Substitute 300 x 10-3 and 24 dm3 into (a) Vervang 300 x 10-3 en 24 dm3 in
V V
n= n=
Vm Vm
(b) Using ratio 1:2 to calculate n(e-) (b) Gebruik verhouding 1:2 om n(e-) te
(c) Substitute 6,02 x 1023 mol-1 in bereken
N (c) Vervang 6,02 x 1023 mol-1 in
n=
NA N
n=
(d) Final correct answer: NA
1,505 x 1022 electrons (d) Finale korrekte antwoord:
Range: 1,505 x 10 to 2,41 x 10
22 22 1,505 x 1022 elektrone
electrons Gebied: 1,505 x 1022 tot 2,41 x 1022
elektrone
OPTION 1/OPSIE 1: OPTION 2/OPSIE 2:
V V
n (Cℓ2) = n (Cℓ2) =
Vm Vm
300 × 10-3 300 × 10-3
= (a) = (a)
24 24
= 0,0125 mol (0,01) = 0,0125 mol (0,01)
n(e-) = 2n(Cℓ2) N
n (Cℓ2) =
= 2(0,0125) (b) NA
= 0,025 mol N
0,0125 =
6,02 x 1023 (c)
N
n (e-) = N = 7,525 x 1021 (Cℓ2)
NA
N N(e-) = 2n(Cℓ2)
0,025 = 23 (c)
6,02 x 10 = 2(7,525 x 1021) (b)
N = 1,505 x 1022 (electrons) (d) = 1,505 x 1022 (electrons) (d) (4)
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