# Physical Sciences Grade 12 P2 NSC November 2012 QP (Eng)

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                                 NATIONAL
                            SENIOR CERTIFICATE

                                    GRADE 12

                      PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY (P2)

                                 NOVEMBER 2012

MARKS: 150

TIME: 3 hours

              This question paper consists of 14 pages and 4 data sheets.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1.        Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
          on the ANSWER BOOK.

2.        Answer ALL the questions in the ANSWER BOOK.

3.        This question paper consists of TWO sections:

          SECTION A (25)
          SECTION B (125)

4.        You may use a non-programmable calculator.

5.        You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

6.        Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
          question paper.

7.        Data sheets and a periodic table are attached for your use.

8.        Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required.

9.        Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

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SECTION A

QUESTION 1: ONE-WORD ITEMS

Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term
next to the question number (1.1–1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK.

1.1       The homologous series to which propan-2-one belongs                                 (1)

1.2       The IUPAC name of the alkene with two carbon atoms                                  (1)

1.3       The minimum energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur                          (1)

1.4       The general name used for a substance that increases the rate of a reaction
          without being consumed in the reaction                                              (1)

1.5       The chemical name of brine                                                          (1)
                                                                                              [5]

QUESTION 2: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A–D) next to the question
number (2.1–2.10) in the ANSWER BOOK.

2.1       Consider the organic compound represented below.

                                        H        H         H
                                    H C          C     C   C   H
                                        H           H
                                         H       C H
                                                 H

          The compound is ...

          A     saturated and branched.
          B     unsaturated and branched.
          C     saturated and straight-chained.
          D     unsaturated and straight-chained.                                             (2)

2.2       A structural isomer of butane is ...

          A     propane.
          B     2-methylbutane.
          C     2-methylpropane.
          D     2,2-dimethylpropane.                                                          (2)

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2.3       The alcohols form a homologous series. This means that alcohols have ...
          A     similar chemical properties.
          B     similar physical properties.
          C     the same molecular formula.
          D     the same structural formula.                                                       (2)

2.4       The energy distribution diagrams for particles in a fixed mass of gas at two
          different temperatures, T 1 and T 2 , are shown below.

                                                       T1

                                 Number of particles
                                                                   T2

                                                            Kinetic energy

          Which ONE of the following is the correct interpretation of the diagrams as the
          temperature of the gas changes from T 1 to T 2 ?

                     Activation energy                 Number of effective
                            (E A)                         collisions
          A      Remains the same                      Increases

          B      Decreases                             Decreases

          C      Decreases                             Increases

          D      Remains the same                      Decreases                                   (2)

2.5       The expression for the equilibrium constant (K C ) of a hypothetical reaction is
          given as follows:
                                                [D]2 [C]
                                           KC =
                                                 [ A ]3

          Which ONE of the following equations for a reaction at equilibrium matches
          the above expression?

          A     3A(s) ⇌ C(g) + 2D(g)

          B     3A(ℓ) ⇌ C(aq) + 2D(aq)

          C     3A(aq) + B(s) ⇌ C(g) + D 2 (g)

          D     3A(aq) + B(s) ⇌ C(aq) + 2D(aq)                                                     (2)

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2.6       The reaction represented by the balanced equation below reaches equilibrium
          in a closed container.
                                  2NO 2 (g) ⇌ N 2 O 4 (g)       ΔH < 0
          Which ONE of the following changes will INCREASE the yield of N 2 O 4 (g)?

          A     Add a catalyst.
          B     Remove NO 2 gas from the container.
          C     Increase the temperature of the system.
          D     Decrease the temperature of the system.                                             (2)

2.7       In a redox reaction, an oxidising agent is ...
          A     reduced because it loses electrons.
          B     reduced because it gains electrons.
          C     oxidised because it loses electrons.
          D     oxidised because it gains electrons.                                                (2)

2.8       In a galvanic (voltaic) cell, electrons move from the ...
          A     anode to the cathode through the salt bridge.
          B     cathode to the anode through the salt bridge.
          C     anode to the cathode in the external circuit.
          D     cathode to the anode in the external circuit.                                       (2)

2.9       During the extraction of aluminium from aluminium oxide, cryolite is
          added to ...
          A     increase the yield of aluminium.
          B     decrease the yield of aluminium.
          C     increase the melting point of aluminium oxide.
          D     decrease the melting point of aluminium oxide.                                      (2)

2.10      Which ONE of the following is a primary nutrient needed by plants?
          A     N
          B     C
          C     Mg
          D     Na                                                                                  (2)
                                                                                                    [20]

                                                                         TOTAL SECTION A:           25

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SECTION B
INSTRUCTIONS
1.        Start EACH question on a NEW page.
2.        Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between
          QUESTION 3.1 and QUESTION 3.2.
3.        Show the formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
4.        Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.

QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

The letters A to F in the table below represent six organic compounds.

          A    CH         C       CH2       CH2   CH3       B   CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 CHCH 3
                                                                               |
                                                                              OH
                                   CH3
          C    CH2        C        CH2                      D   Pentanoic acid
                          CH3

                     H        H         H     O                                  O
          E       H C         C         C     C   H         F   CH3   CH2 O      C     CH2 CH3
                     H H C HH
                              H

3.1       Write down the letter(s) that represent(s) each of the following:
          (A compound may be used more than once.)

          3.1.1          An alkyne                                                                         (1)

          3.1.2          Two compounds that are structural isomers                                         (2)

          3.1.3          A compound containing a carboxyl group                                            (1)

          3.1.4          An aldehyde                                                                       (1)

          3.1.5          An alcohol                                                                        (1)

3.2       Write down the:

          3.2.1          IUPAC name of compound C                                                          (2)

          3.2.2          Structural formula of compound D                                                  (2)

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3.3       Compound F is prepared in the laboratory.

          3.3.1        How can one quickly establish whether compound F is indeed
                       being formed?                                                                (1)

          3.3.2        Write down the IUPAC name of the alcohol needed to prepare
                       compound F.                                                                  (2)

          3.3.3        Write down the IUPAC name of compound F.                                     (2)
                                                                                                    [15]

QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

During a practical investigation the boiling points of the first six straight-chain
ALKANES were determined and the results were recorded in the table below.

                         ALKANE       MOLECULAR         BOILING POINT
                                       FORMULA               (°C)
                        Methane           CH 4               −164
                        Ethane           C2H6                −89
                        Propane          C3H8                −42
                        Butane           C 4 H 10            −0,5
                        Pentane          C 5 H 12             36
                        Hexane           C 6 H 14             69

4.1       Write down the:

          4.1.1        Most important use of the alkanes in the above table                         (1)
          4.1.2        General formula of the alkanes                                               (1)

Refer to the table to answer QUESTION 4.2 and QUESTION 4.3 below.

4.2       For this investigation, write down the following:

          4.2.1        Dependent variable                                                           (1)

          4.2.2        Independent variable                                                         (1)

          4.2.3        Conclusion that can be drawn from the above results                          (2)

4.3       Write down the NAME of an alkane that is a liquid at 25 °C.                               (1)

4.4       Alkanes burn readily in oxygen. Write down a balanced equation, using
          molecular formulae, for the combustion of propane in excess oxygen.                       (3)

4.5       Will the boiling points of the structural isomers of hexane be HIGHER THAN,
          LOWER THAN or EQUAL TO that of hexane? Refer to MOLECULAR
          STRUCTURE, INTERMOLECULAR FORCES and ENERGY NEEDED to
          explain the answer.                                                                       (4)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

The flow diagram below shows how three organic compounds can be prepared from
2-bromo-3-methylbutane.

              Compound A                                          Compound B

                       Reaction 1                            Reaction 2

                                                                          Reaction 3
                                     2-bromo-3-methylbutane

                                                                             An alkene

5.1       Write down the:

          5.1.1        Homologous series to which 2-bromo-3-methylbutane belongs                     (1)

          5.1.2        Structural formula of 2-bromo-3-methylbutane                                  (2)

5.2       Reaction 2 takes place in the presence of a dilute sodium hydroxide solution.

          Write down the:

          5.2.1        Name of the type of reaction which takes place                                (1)

          5.2.2        Structural formula of compound B                                              (2)

5.3       Reaction 1 takes place in the presence of concentrated sodium hydroxide.

          Write down:

          5.3.1        Another reaction condition needed for this reaction                           (1)

          5.3.2        The name of the type of reaction which takes place                            (1)

          5.3.3        The structural formula of compound A, the major product formed                (2)

5.4       Reaction 3 takes place when compound B is heated in the presence of
          concentrated sulphuric acid. Write down the IUPAC name of the major
          product formed.                                                                            (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
Calcium carbonate chips are added to an excess dilute hydrochloric acid solution in a
flask placed on a balance as illustrated below. The cotton wool plug in the mouth of
the flask prevents spillage of reactants and products, but simultaneously allows the
formed gas to escape. The balanced equation for the reaction that takes place is:

                          CaCO 3 (s) + 2HCℓ(aq) → CaCℓ 2 (aq) + CO 2 (g) + H 2 O(ℓ)

                   Cotton wool plug

                      Dilute                                                       Gas bubbles
           hydrochloric acid
                                                                                  Calcium carbonate chips

                                                          Balance

6.1       Write down the NAME of the gas that escapes through the cotton wool plug
          while the reaction takes place.                                                                           (1)

The loss in mass of the flask and its contents is recorded in intervals of 2 minutes. The
results obtained are shown in the graph below.
                                                Graph of loss in mass versus time
                                     4,5
                                     4,0
                                                               • • • •
                                                             •

                  Loss in mass (g)
                                     3,5
                                     3,0            • •
                                     2,5
                                     2,0        •
                                     1,5
                                     1,0
                                     0,5
                                       0   •0         5           10         15            20
                                                            Time (minutes)
6.2       From the graph, write down the following:
          6.2.1                      The coordinates of the point that represents results that were
                                     measured incorrectly                                                           (1)
          6.2.2                      How long (in minutes) the reaction lasts                                       (1)
          6.2.3                      How long (in minutes) it takes 75% (three quarters) of the reaction
                                     to occur                                                                       (1)

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6.3       The experiment is now repeated using hydrochloric acid of a higher
          concentration. It is found that the rate of the reaction INCREASES. Use the
          collision theory to explain this observation.                                            (2)

6.4       How would a higher concentration of hydrochloric acid affect the following:
          (Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.)

          6.4.1        Loss in mass per unit time                                                  (1)

          6.4.2        Total loss in mass                                                          (1)

          6.4.3        Time for the reaction to reach completion                                   (1)

6.5       Apart from concentration and temperature changes, write down TWO other
          changes that can be made to increase the rate of this reaction.                          (2)

6.6       Calculate the mass of calcium carbonate used when the reaction is
          completed. Assume that all the gas that was formed, escaped from the flask.              (5)
                                                                                                   [16]

QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

A hypothetical reaction is represented by the balanced equation below.

                                    A(g) + 2B(g) ⇌ 2C(g)

Initially 3 moles of A(g) and 6 moles of B(g) are mixed in a 5 dm3 sealed container.
When the reaction reaches equilibrium at 25 °C, it is found that 4 moles of B(g) is
present.

7.1       Define the term chemical equilibrium.                                                    (2)

7.2       Show by calculation that the equilibrium concentration of C(g) is 0,4 mol∙dm-3.          (3)

7.3       How will an increase in pressure, by decreasing the volume of the container,
          influence the amount of C(g) in the container at 25 °C?
          Write down INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain
          the answer.                                                                              (3)

7.4       The initial number of moles of B(g) is now increased while the initial number
          of moles of A(g) remains constant at 25 °C.

          Calculate the number of moles of B(g) that must be ADDED to the original
          amount (6 mol) so that the concentration of C(g) is 0,8 mol∙dm-3 at
          equilibrium. The equilibrium constant (K C ) for this reaction at 25 °C is 0,625.        (9)
                                                                                                   [17]

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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)

8.1       A strip of aluminium is placed in a beaker containing a blue solution of a
          copper(II) salt. After a while the solution becomes colourless.

                                                                Thermometer

                            Cu2+(aq)

                                  Aℓ

          8.1.1        How would the reading on the thermometer change as the reaction
                       proceeds? Write down INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS
                       THE SAME. Give a reason for the answer.                                      (2)

          8.1.2        Refer to the reducing ability of aluminium to explain why the
                       solution becomes colourless.                                                 (2)

          8.1.3        Write down the balanced net IONIC equation for the reaction that
                       takes place.                                                                 (3)

8.2       The electrochemical cell shown below functions at standard conditions.

                                                   V

                       Cu                     salt bridge                Aℓ

                                 Cu2+(aq)                    Aℓ3+(aq)

          8.2.1        Which electrode (Cu or Aℓ) is the anode?                                     (1)

          8.2.2        Write down the cell notation for this cell.                                  (3)

          8.2.3        Calculate the emf of this cell.                                              (4)

          The salt bridge is now removed.

          8.2.4        What will the reading on the voltmeter be? Give a reason for your
                       answer.                                                                      (2)
                                                                                                    [17]

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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)

The simplified diagram below shows an electrolytic cell used at an electroplating
company to coat iron spoons with silver.

                                       DC power source

          Electrode Y                    Electrolyte X                    Iron spoons

9.1       Write down the energy conversion that takes place in this cell.                           (1)

9.2       Direct current (DC) is used in this process. Give a reason why alternating
          current (AC) is NOT used.                                                                 (1)

9.3       Which type of reaction (OXIDATION or REDUCTION) takes place at the
          spoons?                                                                                   (1)

9.4       Write down the:

          9.4.1        Equation for the half-reaction that takes place at electrode Y               (2)

          9.4.2        NAME or FORMULA of electrolyte X                                             (1)

9.5       Give a reason why the concentration of electrolyte X remains constant during
          electroplating.                                                                           (2)

9.6       Apart from the income generated, write down ONE major reason why the
          company electroplates the spoons.                                                         (1)

9.7       Write down the TWO major expenses for the company during the process.                     (2)
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QUESTION 10 (Start on a new page.)

The following half-reactions take place when a non-rechargeable alkaline cell is in use:

               Zn(s) + 2OH-(aq) → ZnO(s) + H 2 O(ℓ) + 2e- ……......…….(1)

               MnO 2 (s) + 2H 2 O(ℓ) + 2e- → Mn(OH) 2 (s) + 2OH-(aq) …....(2)

10.1      Write down the general name used for non-rechargeable cells.                                (1)

10.2      Which ONE of the above equations (1 or 2) represents the half-reaction that
          takes place at the cathode? Give a reason for your answer.                                  (2)

10.3      Give a reason why the cell 'dies' after delivering current for a while.                     (1)

10.4      The emf of the alkaline cell is 1,5 V. The maximum electrical work that can be
          done by this cell is 3 x 104 J.

          Calculate the:

          10.4.1       Cell capacity of this cell in A∙h                                              (4)

          10.4.2       Maximum      constant    current    that   this   cell   can   deliver   for
                       20 hours                                                                       (3)
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QUESTION 11 (Start on a new page.)

11.1      The flow diagram below represents processes used in the fertiliser industry.

                     Air      Process X    Nitrogen                Hydrogen

                                                      Process Y

                                                                                Process Z
                                                      Ammonia

                                                                                  Acid R

                                                             Ammonium sulphate

          Write down:

          11.1.1           The name of industrial process X                                              (1)

          11.1.2           A balanced equation for process Y                                             (3)

          11.1.3           The name of industrial process Z                                              (1)

          11.1.4           A balanced equation for the preparation of ammonium sulphate
                           using acid R                                                                  (3)

          11.1.5           The name of the            type    of     reaction    taking    place   in    (1)
                           QUESTION 11.1.4.

11.2      Ammonium nitrate is one of the most common compounds used as fertiliser.

          11.2.1           Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the acid needed to prepare
                           ammonium nitrate from ammonia.                                                (1)

          11.2.2           Write down TWO properties of ammonium nitrate that make it
                           suitable for use as a fertiliser.                                             (2)
                                                                                                         [12]

                                                                                TOTAL SECTION B:         125
                                                                                   GRAND TOTAL:          150

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                              DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
                                      PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY)

                     GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12
                                VRAESTEL 2 (CHEMIE)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES

NAME/NAAM                                  SYMBOL/SIMBOOL                            VALUE/WAARDE
Standard pressure
                                                          pθ                           1,013 x 105 Pa
Standaarddruk
Molar gas volume at STP
                                                         Vm                            22,4 dm3∙mol-1
Molêre gasvolume by STD
Standard temperature
Standaardtemperatuur                                     Tθ                                      273 K
Charge on electron
                                                          e                             -1,6 x 10-19 C
Lading op elektron

TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES

                          n
                     c=
                          V
       m
  n=                 or/of
       M
                           m
                     c=
                         MV
                     Ecell = Eθcathode − Eθanode / E θsel = E katode
                      θ                                       θ
                                                                     − E θanode

                     or/of
  q = I∆t
                     E θcell = E reduction
                                 θ
                                           − E θoxidation / E θsel = E reduksie
                                                                       θ
                                                                                − E θoksidasie
  W = Vq
                     or/of

                     E θcell = E oxidising
                                 θ                   θ                  θ       θ                  θ
                                           agent − E reducing agent / E sel = E oksideermiddel − E reduseermiddel

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                                                                TABLE 3: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
                                                               TABEL 3: DIE PERIODIEKE TABEL VAN ELEMENTE

       1           2           3           4           5           6           7           8            9           10          11           12       13          14             15       16          17         18
      (I)         (II)                                                                                                                               (III)       (IV)            (V)     (VI)        (VII)      (VIII)
                                                                                    Atomic number
        1                                        KEY/SLEUTEL                          Atoomgetal                                                                                                                   2
2,1    H                                                                                                                                                                                                         He
        1                                                                                  29                                                                                                                     4
        3           4                             Electronegativity                                         Symbol                                        5           6           7           8           9       10
1,0         1,5                                                                      1,9   Cu                                                      2,0         2,5         3,0         3,5         4,0
       Li          Be                            Elektronegatiwiteit
                                                                                           63,5
                                                                                                            Simbool                                       B           C           N          O            F      Ne
       7             9                                                                                                                                   11          12           14         16          19       20
       11           12                                                                                                                                   13          14           15         16          17       18
0,9   Na    1,2   Mg                                           Approximate relative atomic mass                                                    1,5   Aℓ    1,8   Si    2,1    P    2,5    S    3,0   Cℓ       Ar
       23           24                                         Benaderde relatiewe atoommassa                                                            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
0,8    K    1,0    Ca    1,3   Sc    1,5   Ti    1,6    V    1,6   Cr    1,5   Mn    1,8   Fe     1,8   Co    1,8   Ni    1,9   Cu     1,6   Zn    1,6   Ga    1,8   Ge    2,0   As    2,4   Se    2,8   Br       Kr
       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
0,8   Rb    1,0    Sr    1,2   Y     1,4   Zr          Nb    1,8   Mo    1,9   Tc    2,2   Ru     2,2   Rh    2,2   Pd    1,9   Ag     1,7   Cd    1,7   In    1,8   Sn    1,9   Sb    2,1   Te    2,5    I       Xe
       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
0,7   Cs    0,9    Ba          La    1,6   Hf          Ta          W           Re          Os            Ir         Pt          Au           Hg    1,8   Tℓ    1,8   Pb    1,9    Bi   2,0   Po    2,5   At      Rn
      133          137         139         179         181         184         186         190          192         195         197          201         204         207         209
       87           88          89
0,7    Fr   0,9    Ra          Ac                      58          59          60          61           62          63          64           65          66          67          68          69          70      71
                   226
                                                   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

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                                                                                                                   NSC
                                                                             TABLE 4A: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
                                                                             TABEL 4A: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
                                                                                                                                                 θ
                                                                                   Half-reactions/Halfreaksies                                   E (V)
                                                                                                             −              −
                                                                                           F 2 (g) + 2e            ⇌   2F                        + 2,87
                                                                                                  3+         −                  2+
                                                                                             Co           +e       ⇌   Co                        + 1,81
                                                                                   H 2 O 2 + 2H +2e−
                                                                                                  +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   2H 2 O                    +1,77
                                                                                     −
                                                                                 MnO 4 + 8H + 5e−
                                                                                                                                2+
                                                                                                                   ⇌
                                                                                           +
                                                                                                                       Mn             + 4H 2 O   + 1,51
                                                                                                               −                −
                                                                                          Cℓ 2 (g) + 2e            ⇌   2Cℓ                       + 1,36
                                                                                      2−
                                                                               Cr 2 O 7 + 14H + 6e−
                                                                                                                                 3+
                                                                                                                   ⇌
                                                                                             +
                                                                                                                       2Cr            + 7H 2 O   + 1,33
                                                                                                 +           −
                                                                                  O 2 (g) + 4H + 4e                ⇌   2H 2 O                    + 1,23
                                                                                                  +            −                2+
                                                                                  MnO 2 + 4H + 2e                  ⇌   Mn             + 2H 2 O   + 1,23
                                                                                          Pt + 2e−
                                                                                            2+
                                                                                                                   ⇌   Pt                        + 1,20
                                                                                          Br 2 (ℓ) + 2e−           ⇌   2Br−                      + 1,07
                                                                                     −
                                                                                  NO 3 + 4H + 3e−
                                                                                           +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   NO(g) + 2H 2 O            + 0,96

                                                                                                                                                              Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë
                                                                                                               −
                                                                                           Hg
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                                      + 2e         ⇌   Hg(ℓ)                     + 0,85
                                                                                              Ag + e−
                                                                                                      +
                                                                                                                   ⇌

               Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
                                                                                                                       Ag                        + 0,80
                                                                                      −
                                                                                   NO 3 + 2H + e−
                                                                                            +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   NO 2 (g) + H 2 O          + 0,80
                                                                                                          + e−
                                                                                                  3+                        2+
                                                                                             Fe                    ⇌   Fe                        + 0,77
                                                                                  O 2 (g) + 2H + 2e−
                                                                                                 +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   H2O2                      + 0,68
                                                                                                             −              −
                                                                                                I 2 + 2e           ⇌   2I                        + 0,54
                                                                                                      +      −
                                                                                              Cu + e               ⇌   Cu                        + 0,52
                                                                                   SO 2 + 4H + 4e−
                                                                                                 +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   S + 2H 2 O                + 0,45
                                                                                   2H 2 O + O 2 + 4e−              ⇌   4OH−                      + 0,40
                                                                                                 2+            −
                                                                                           Cu         + 2e         ⇌   Cu                        + 0,34
                                                                                     2−
                                                                                  SO 4 + 4H + 2e−                  ⇌
                                                                                                  +
                                                                                                                       SO 2 (g) + 2H 2 O         + 0,17
                                                                                                  2+         −                  +
                                                                                             Cu           +e       ⇌   Cu                        + 0,16
                                                                                                 4+            −                2+
                                                                                            Sn        + 2e         ⇌   Sn                        + 0,15
                                                                                      S + 2H + 2e−
                                                                                                 +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   H 2 S(g)                  + 0,14
                                                                                                  +            −
                                                                                            2H + 2e                ⇌   H 2 (g)                    0,00
                                                                                                      + 3e−                                      − 0,06
                                                                                                 3+
                                                                                            Fe                     ⇌   Fe
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,13
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Pb                     ⇌   Pb
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,14
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Sn                     ⇌   Sn
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,27
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Ni                     ⇌   Ni
                                                                                                               −
                                                                                                                                                 − 0,28
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                           Co         + 2e         ⇌   Co
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,40
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                           Cd                      ⇌   Cd
                                                                                                             −              2+
                                                                                                                                                 − 0,41
                                                                                                  3+
                                                                                             Cr           +e       ⇌   Cr
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,44
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Fe                     ⇌   Fe
                                                                                                      + 3e−                                      − 0,74
                                                                                                 3+
                                                                                            Cr                     ⇌   Cr
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,76
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Zn                     ⇌   Zn
                                                                                                               −                             −
                                                                                          2H 2 O + 2e              ⇌   H 2 (g) + 2OH             − 0,83
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 0,91
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Cr                     ⇌   Cr
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 1,18
                                                                                                2+
                                                                                           Mn                      ⇌   Mn
                                                                                            Aℓ        + 3e−            Aℓ                        − 1,66
                                                                                                 3+
                                                                                                                   ⇌
                                                                                                             −
                                                                                                                                                 − 2,36
                                                                                                2+
                                                                                           Mg         + 2e         ⇌   Mg
                                                                                              Na + e−                                            − 2,71
                                                                                                      +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   Na
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 2,87
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                           Ca                      ⇌   Ca
                                                                                                               −
                                                                                                                                                 − 2,89
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Sr + 2e                ⇌   Sr
                                                                                                      + 2e−                                      − 2,90
                                                                                                 2+
                                                                                            Ba                     ⇌   Ba
                                                                                                      +        -
                                                                                              Cs + e               ⇌   Cs                        - 2,92
                                                                                                 K + e−                                          − 2,93
                                                                                                      +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   K
                                                                                                 Li + e−                                         − 3,05
                                                                                                      +
                                                                                                                   ⇌   Li
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