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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE/GRAAD 11
NOVEMBER 2015
PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/
FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2
MEMORANDUM
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Physical Sciences Grade 11 P2 2015 Memo
Grade 11 Physical Sciences Paper 2 memorandum from the Eastern Cape November 2015, 9 pages. Read online or download the free PDF.
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2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 1 / VRAAG 1
1.1 D √√
1.2 C √√
1.3 C √√
1.4 C √√
1.5 A √√
1.6 A √√
1.7 B √√
1.8 C √√
1.9 D√
1.10 B √√ (10 x 2) [20]
QUESTION 2 / VRAAG 2
2.1 2.1.1 C√
2.1.2 E√
2.1.3 D√
2.2 A √ and/en D √
2.3.1
√√ (2)
2.3.2 Electronegativity difference 1 √√ / ( C-2.1 and O-3.5
)
Verskil in elektronegatiwiteit
Uneven √ sharing of electron pairs √ / O-atoms have stronger
pull on shared electron pairs.
Onewe deel van elektronpare / O-atome trek gedeelde
elektronpare sterker aan. (4)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2015) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 3
QUESTION 3 / VRAAG 3
3.1 3.1.1 Induced-dipole induced dipole √ / London / dispersion forces
Geїnduseerde-dipool geїnduseerde dipool / London dispersiekragte (1)
3.1.2 hydrogen bonds √ / waterstofbindings (1)
3.1.3 ion-dipole forces √ / ion-dipool kragte (1)
3.2 3.2.1 Strong H-bonds between molecules √
Large amount of energy absorbed for small change in
temperature √
Sterk H-binding tussen molekule
Groot hoeveelheid energie word vir ʼn klein toename in
temperatuur geabsorbeer.
3.2.2 Moderate climate close to large bodies of water √ / organisms
can maintain steady body temperatures.
Gematigde klimaat naby groot wateroppervlaktes / organismes
kan ʼn konstante liggaamstemperatuur onderhou.
3.2.3 Each molecule of water surrounded by 4 others √ / 3D-tetrahedral
shape
Structure with large open spaces. √
Elke molekuul omring deur 4 ander watermolekules/ 3-D
tetrahedrale vorm
Struktuur met groot oop spasies.
3.2.4 Water freezes from top down − capturing heat √ / aquatic
organisms stay alive below ice.
Water vries van bo na onder – vang hitte vas / akwatiese
organismes bly lewend onder die water.
3.2.5 Strong adhesive forces √√
Sterk adhesiekragte
3.2.6 Water moves upward/and sideways √ to top branches and leaves
/ photosynthesis / transpiration.
Water beweeg op- en sywaarts na boonste take en blare/
fotosintese / transpirasie. (9)
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4 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 4 / VRAAG 4
4.1 4.1.1 bond length √ / bindingslengte (1)
4.1.2 bond energy √ / bindingsenergie (1)
4.1.3 NO √ / NEE (1)
4.1.4
Negative marking/Negatiewe merk
or there is more than one independent variable√√
The variables are not controlled √ / Die veranderlikes word nie
konstant gehou nie
Bonds should be between atoms of the same elements √ /
Bindings moet tussen atome van dieselfde elemente wees (2)
4.2 4.2.1 Energy required: 4x C-H √ = 4 x 413 = 1 652 √
2x O=O √ = 2 x498 = 996 √ (4)
4.2.2 Energy released: 2 x C=O √ = 2 x 804 = 1608 √
4x H-O √ = 4 x 463 = 1852 √ (4)
4.2.3 ΔH = (1 652 + 996) − (1 852 + 1 608) = 2648 – 3460 √ = -812 kJ √ (2)
activated complex √
geaktiveerde kompleks
4.2.4
-1
Enthalpy (kJ∙mol
Y-axis√ labelling
)/
Enthalpy (kJ∙mol-1
X-axis√ labelling
)/
√ shape Ea √
Ea √ Act complex √
√
CH4+ 2O2 Shape √
Entalpie
Entalpie √ CO2 +2H2O
ΔH√
Progress of the reaction √ /
Verloop van reaksie
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2015) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 5
4.3.1
n= √= mol √
1 mol CH3OH : 2 mol H2 √
3,906 mol : 7,8125
V =nVm √ = 7,8125 x 22,4 √ = 175 dm3 √ (7)
4.3.2 √ x 100% √ = 85,71% √ (3)
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QUESTION 5 / VRAAG 5
5.1 5.1.1 A√ (1)
5.1.2
consider/beskou: D = = √
If molar mass (M) and volume (V) is the same √ -– then
D n √
As die molêre massa (M) en volume (V) dieselfde is – dan is
D n
Gas A has more particles than gas B √ / Gas A het meer
deeltjies as gas B.
More collisions with sides of container A √ Exert greater
pressure in A.
Meer botsings met die kante van houer A ʼn Groter druk word
in A uitgeoefen. (5)
5.2 n= = 0,525 mol √
pV = nRT =( )( )( )
= 226 192,799 Pa √
= 226,19 kPa
Yes, it will take the strain. √ / Ja, dit sal die spanning kan weerstaan. (7)
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5.3.1
pV √√ shape/vorm
T (2)
5.3.2 GREATER THAN / GROTER AS √ (1)
5.3.3 Particles of a real gas have volume √√ / there are repulsive forces
between particles of a real gas
Ware gasdeeltjies het volume / daar is afstotende kragte tussen die
deeltjies van ʼn ware gas. (2)
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QUESTION 6 / VRAAG 6
6.1 M(Na2SO4) = 142 g∙mol-1 √
15 – 7,05 = 7,95g √ Na2SO4
n = = = 0,0559 mol √ Na2SO4
n = = = 0,392 mol √ H2O
Ratio 1 : 7 √ (5)
6.2 6.2.1 in 100 g:
= 3,325 mol C √
= 6,7 mol H√
= 3,3375 mol O √ Ratio: C1H2O1 √
-1
M(C1H2O1) = 12 + 2(1)+16 = 30 g∙mol √
and 60/30 = 2
Molecular formula / molekulêre formule: C2H4O2 √ (6)
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(EC/NOVEMBER 2015) PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 7
6.2.2 acid donates √ 1 H+ ion √ / suur doneer (skenk) 1 H+ ion (2)
6.3 6.3.1 2HCℓ + CaCO3 √ CaCℓ2 + CO2 + H2O √√ balancing/balansering (3)
6.3.2 M(CaCO3) = 40 + 12 + 3(16) = 100 g∙mol-1 √
n= = = 0,005 mol √ CaCO3
1 mol CaCO3 : 2 mol HCℓ therefore/dus 0,005 : 0,01 mol HCℓ √
M(HCℓ) = 1 + 35,5 = 36,5 g∙mol-1 √
M = nM = 0,01(36,5) = 0,365 g = 365 mg √ stomach acid/maagsuur (6)
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QUESTION 7 / VRAAG 7
7.1 7.1.1 loss of electrons √√ / verlies aan elektrone (2)
7.1.2 MnO 2+ √
Aℓ2O3 3+ √
7.1.3 MnO √ Mn2+ reduced √ to / gereduseer na Mn
decrease √ in oxidation numbers/ afname in oksidasiegetal
OR oxidation number of Mn decreases from +2 to 0. √√ /
OF oksidasiegetal van Mn neem af van +2 na 0. (3)
7.2 n= = = 3,7 mol Aℓ √
n= = = 2,82 mol MnO √
Aℓ : MnO ratio 2 : 3 1,88 mol Aℓ : 2,82 mol MnO √
Aℓ in excess and MnO the limiting reagent. √ /
Aℓ in oormaat en MnO is die beperkende reagens (5)
7.3 7.3.1 Cu → Cu2+ + 2e- √
Mark positively /
4H+ + NO3- + 3e- → NO + 2H2O √√√
Merk positief
(4)
7.3.2 Cu → Cu2+ + 2e- (x3) √
4H+ + NO3- + 3e- → NO + 2H2O (x2) √
+ 3- 2+
3Cu + 8H + 2NO √ → 3Cu + 2NO + 4H2O √ (4)
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8 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2/FISIESE WETENSKAPPE V2 (EC/NOVEMBER 2015)
QUESTION 8 / VRAAG 8
8.1 The earth’s crust and upper mantle / Die aardkors en boonste mantel √ (1)
8.2 As minerals / mineral ores √ (1)
8.3 8.3.1 ANY TWO / ENIGE TWEE / o.a.o.
Money / gold bullion √ – valuable as it does not stain / corrode √
Geld / valuta − slaan nie aan of vlek nie.
Decoration √ − malleable / can be rolled out in foils √
Versiering − pletbaar/ kan in dun goudfoelie gerol word
Heat shield on spacecrafts √ – reflect sunlight √ / lustre
Hitteskild op ruimtetuie- weerkaats sonlig / metaalglans
Heating elements in aeroplane windows √ − reflect sunlight √
Verhittingselemente in vliegtuigvensters − weerkaats sonlig /
metaalglans
Jewellery √ − can be alloyed with cheaper metals to retain
shape. √
Juwele − kan in allooi gemaak word met goedkoper metale wat
vormbestand is.
Electronic circuits √ − good conductor of electricity √
Elektroniese stroombane − goeie geleier van elektrisiteit
Gold implants e.g. gold crowns in dentistry √ − will not rust /react
with bodily fluids √ / bio-compatible.
Goue ingeplante bv. goue krone in tandheelkunde − roesbestand
en sal nie reageer met liggaamsvloeistowwe / bio-aanpasbaar. (4)
8.3.2 M(NH4NO3) = 2(14) + 4(1) + 3(16) = 80 g∙mol-1 √
n= = = 4 mol NH4NO3 √
2 mol NH4NO3 : 7 mol gas
4 mol : 14 mol gas √
V= nVm= 14 (22,4) √ = 313,60 dm3 = 313,6 l of gas √ (5)
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8.3.3 ANY TWO / ENIGE TWEE / o.a.o.
Large areas of land deforested and water extracted – soil not
suitable for agricultural use / leads to erosion.
Groot dele skoongemaak van plantegroei en water onttrek −
grond nie geskik vir landbou / lei tot erosie.
Water tables lowered – could lead to formation of sinkholes
Watertafels verlaag − kan lei tot sinkgatvorming.
Huge rocks removed and relocated/ mine dumps and tailing
dams.
Groot rotse word verwyder en verplaas / mynhope en
afloopdamme.
Silt containing heavy metals e.g. arsenic, cadmium and cobalt /
radioactive particles.
Slyk bevat swaarmetale bv. arseen, kadmium en kobalt /
radioaktiewe deeltjies.
Mudslides / modderstortings
Cyanide and sulphuric acid leaching into groundwater. /
Sianied en swawelsuur loog uit in grondwater in.
Acid mine drainage enters groundwater − unfit for consumption.
Suurmyndreinering gaan in grondwater in − nie geskik om te
drink nie. (2)
8.4 Crushed ore placed in tank with aqueous sodium cyanide √
Fyngemaakte erts word in ʼn tenk met waterige natriumsianied geplaas
In the presence of air (O2) a pulp is formed √ / oxidation takes place
In die teenwoordigheid van lug word ʼn pulp gevorm / oksidasie vind
plaas
Gold forms a soluble ion √
Goud vorm ʼn oplosbare ioon. (3)
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TOTAL/TOTAAL: 150
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