# Physical Sciences Grade 12 Paper 2 NSC November 2022 Memo

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                                      NATIONAL
                                 SENIOR CERTIFICATE
                                     NASIONALE
                                 SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT

                                    GRADE/GRAAD 12

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

                                        NOVEMBER 2022

                      MARKING GUIDELINES/NASIENRIGLYNE

MARKS/PUNTE: 150

                      These marking guidelines consist of 19 pages.
                       Hierdie nasienriglyne bestaan uit 19 bladsye.

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Physical Sciences P2/Fisiese Wetenskappe V2     2                                DBE/November 2022
                             NSC/NSS – Marking Guidelines/Nasienriglyne

QUESTION 1/VRAAG 1

1.1      B                                                                                            (2)

1.2      D                                                                                            (2)

1.3      C                                                                                            (2)

1.4      C                                                                                            (2)

1.5      A                                                                                            (2)

1.6      C                                                                                            (2)

1.7      D                                                                                            (2)

1.8      D                                                                                            (2)

1.9      A                                                                                            (2)

1.10     A                                                                                             (2)
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QUESTION 2/VRAAG 2

2.1
2.1.1     C&D                                                                                          (1)

2.1.2     Functional/Funksionele                                                                       (1)

2.1.3     CnH2n-2                                                                                      (1)

2.1.4     Hydroxyl (group)/Hidroksiel(groep)                                                           (1)
2.2
2.2.1     4-bromo-3,3-dimethylhexane/4-bromo-3,3-dimetielheksaan 
         Marking criteria:
          Correct stem i.e. hexane. 
          All substituents (bromo and dimethyl) correctly identified. 
          IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence, hyphens and
            commas. 
         Nasienkriteria:
          Korrekte stam d.i. heksaan. 
          Alle substituente (bromo en dimetiel) korrek geïdentifiseer. 
          IUPAC-naam heeltemal korrek insluitende nommering, volgorde, koppeltekens
            en kommas.                                                                                 (3)

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2.2.2     4,4-dimethylpent-2-yne/4,4-dimethyl-2-pentyne 
          4,4-dimetielpent-2-yn/4,4-dimetiel-2-pentyn
         Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
          Correct stem and substituents: dimethyl and pentyne 
           Korrekte stam en substituente: dimetiel en pentyn
          IUPAC name completely correct including numbering, sequence, hyphens and
           commas. 
           IUPAC-naam heeltemal korrek insluitende nommering, volgorde, koppeltekens
           en kommas.                                                                                   (2)

2.2.3     Butanal/Butanaal                         Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
                                                      Correct functional group: -al /
                                                       Korrekte funksionele groep: –aal 
                                                      IUPAC name correct/IUPAC-naam
                                                       korrek                                          (2)

2.3
2.3.1    Esterification/condensation 
         Esterfikasie/verestering/kondensasie                                                           (1)

2.3.2    M(C3H6O) = 58 g·mol-1                        Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
                                                       C6H12O2 
                                                       C2H4O2 
                                 ii                    If only correct answer given 
                                                        Indien slegs korrekte antwoord gegee
         =        =2

         Compound S = C6H12O2 
         C2H4O2 
         NOTE/LET WEL
          Condensed or structural formula/Gekondenseerde of struktuurformule:
           Max./Maks. ⁄                                                                                  (3)
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QUESTION 3/VRAAG 3

3.1.1    Ketone/Ketoon                                                                                 (1)

3.1.2     Functional group/homologous series 
          Funksionele groep/homoloë reeks                                                               (1)

3.1.3     Marking criteria:
           Compare structures. 
           Compare the strength of intermolecular forces. 
           Compare the energy required to overcome intermolecular forces. 
           State the difference in melting point. 
          Nasienkriteria:
           Vergelyk strukture. 
           Vergelyk die sterkte van intermolekulêre kragte. 
           Vergelyk die energie benodig om intermolekulêre kragte te oorkom. 
           Noem die verskil in smeltpunte. 
          Pentan-2-one/C
            Structure:
               Longer chain length/less branched/less compact/less spherical/larger
               surface area (over which intermolecular forces act). 
            Intermolecular forces:
               Stronger/more intermolecular forces/Van der Waals forces/London
               forces/ dipole-dipole forces. 
               Energy:
                More energy needed to overcome or break intermolecular forces/Van der
                Waals forces/dipole-dipole forces. 
               Higher melting point. 
          NOTE
          IF higher boiling point - Max. ⁄
          OR
          3-methylbutanone/D
            Structure:
               Shorter     chain     length/more     branched/more     compact       more
               spherical/smaller surface area (over which intermolecular forces act). 
            Intermolecular forces:
               Weaker/less intermolecular forces/Van der Waals forces/London forces/
               dipole-dipole forces. 
            Energy:
               Less energy needed to overcome or break intermolecular forces/Van der
               Waals force/dipole-dipole forces. 
            Lower melting point.
          NOTE
          IF lower boiling point - Max. ⁄

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          Pentan-2-oon/C
           Struktuur:
             Langer kettinglengte/minder vertak/minder kompak/minder sferies/groter
             oppervlak (waaroor intermolekulêre kragte werk). 
           Intermolekulêre kragte:
             Sterker/meer intermolekulêre kragte/Van der Waalskragte/Londonkragte/
             dipool-dipoolkragte. 
           Meer energie benodig om intermolekulêre kragte/Van der Waalskragte/
              Londonkragte/dipool-dipoolkragte te oorkom/breek. 
           Hoër smeltpunt. 
          LET WEL
          INDIEN hoër kookpunt - Maks. ⁄
          OF
          3-metielbutanoon/D
           Struktuur:
             Korter kettinglengte/meer vertak/meer kompak/meer sferies/kleiner
             oppervlak (waaroor intermolekulêre kragte werk). 
           Intermolekulêre kragte:
             Swakker/minder intermolekulêre kragte/Van der Waalskragte/
             Londonkragte/dipool-dipoolkragte. 
           Energie:
             Minder energie benodig om intermolekulêre kragte/Van der Waalskragte/
             Londonkragte/dipool-dipoolkragte te oorkom/breek. 
           Laer smeltpunt. 
          LET WEL
          INDIEN laer kookpunt - Maks. ⁄                                                                (4)

3.2.1     Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
          If any one of the underlined key words phrases in the correct context (vapour
          pressure) is omitted, deduct 1 mark./Indien enige van die onderstreepte
          sleutelwoorde of frases in die korrekte konteks (dampdruk) uitgelaat is, trek 1 punt
          af.

          The pressure exerted by a vapour at equilibrium with its liquid in a closed
          system. 
          Die druk uitgeoefen deur 'n damp in ewewig met sy vloeistof in 'n geslote
          sisteem.                                                                                      (2)

3.2.2     Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
             Dependent and independent variables correctly identified. 
              Afhanklike en onafhanklike veranderlikes korrek geïdentifiseer.
             Correct relationship between dependent and independent variables stated. 
              Korrekte verwantskap tussen die afhanklike en onafhanklike veranderlikes
              gestel.

          Vapour pressure decreases with increase in number of C atoms/chain
          length. 
          Dampdruk neem af met toename in aantal C-atome/kettinglengte.
          OR/OF
          Vapour pressure increases with decrease in number of C atoms/chain length.
          Dampdruk neem toe met afname in aantal C-atome/kettinglengte.                                 (2)
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3.2.3     Hexan-1-ol/1-Hexanol                 Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
                                             Correct chain length i.e. hex 
          Heksan-1-ol/1-Heksanol                 Korrekte kettinglengte d.i. heks
                                                IF hexanol/INDIEN heksanol
                                                 Max/Maks: ⁄
                                                Whole name correct./Volledige naam korrek. ⁄
                                                                                                            (3)

3.2.4     Increases/Toeneem                                                                                 (1)
                                                                                                            [14]

QUESTION 4/VRAAG 4

4.1      Tertiary/Tersiêre 
         The halogen/bromine/functional group (-X) is bonded to a C atom that is
         bonded to three other C atoms/ a tertiary C atom. 
         Die halogeen/broom/funksionele groep (-X) is gebind aan 'n C-atoom wat aan
         drie ander C-atome gebind is/ 'n tersiêre C-atoom.
         OR/OF
         The functional group (         C   ) is bonded to three other C atoms.

                                        X/Br

         Die funksionele groep (        C      ) is gebind aan drie ander C-atome.

                                        X/Br                                                                (2)

4.2.1    Concentrated strong base 
         OR
         Concentrated NaOH/KOH/LiOH/sodium hydroxide/ potassium hydroxide/
         lithium hydroxide
         OR
         Strong base/NaOH/KOH/LiOH/sodium hydroxide/ potassium hydroxide/lithium
         hydroxide in ethanol.
         Gekonsentreerde sterk basis
         OF
         Gekonsentreerde NaOH /KOH/ LiOH /natriumhidroksied/ kaliumhidroksied/
         litiumhidroksied
         OF
         Sterk basis/NaOH /KOH/ LiOH / natriumhidroksied/kaliumhidroksied/litium-
         hidroksied in etanol                                                                               (1)

4.2.2    Elimination/dehydrohalogenation/dehydrobromination 
         Eliminasie/dehidrohalogenering/dehidrohalogenasie/dehidrobrominasie/
         dehidrobromonering                                                                                 (1)

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4.2.3    Marking criteria:
          Whole structural formula correct for compound A. 
          React (2-bromo-2-methylbutane) with NaOH/KOH/LiOH. 
          Functional group of alkene correct. 
          Whole structural formula of alkene correct. 
          NaBr/KBr/LiBr + H2O 
         Nasienkriteria:
          Hele struktuurformule vir verbinding A korrek. 
          Reageer (2-bromo-2-metielbutaan) met NaOH/KOH/LiOH. 
          Funksionele groep van alkeen korrek. 
          Hele struktuurformule van alkeen korrek. 
          NaBr/KBr/LiBr + H2O 
         IF/INDIEN
          Any error e.g. omission of H atoms, condensed or semi structural formula/Enige
             fout bv. weglating van H-atome, gekondenseerde of semi-struktuurformule:
             Max/Maks. ⁄
          Any additional reactants or products /Enige addisionele reaktanse of produkte:
             Max./Maks. ⁄
          Molecular formulae used:/Molekulêre formule gebruik: Max./Maks. ⁄
          No or incorrect inorganic reactants or products:/ Geen of verkeerde anorganiese
             reaktanse of produkte: Max./Maks. ⁄
                Marking rule 6.3.10/Nasienreël 6.3.10
                          H

                    H     C    H
                    H          H        H
                                                          
             H      C     C     C       C       H   + NaOH/ KOH/LiOH

                    H     Br    H       H           H

                                            H       C       H 
                                            H               H   H
                                                                                          
                                    H       C       C       C     C     H + NaBr/ KBr/LiBr + H2O

                                            H                      H                                             (5)

4.3.1                    H                                      Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
                                                                 Functional group correct 
                   H     C     H                                   Funksionele groep korrek
                   H           H                                 Whole structure correct 
                                        H                         Hele struktuur korrek

          H        C     C     C        C       H

                   H     O     H        H
                               
                         H
                                                                                                                 (2)

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4.3.2     Water/H2O                                                                                    (1)

4.3.3     Hydration/Hidrasie                                                                           (1)

4.4.1     Substitution/Hydrolysis/Substitusie/Hidrolise                                                (1)

4.4.2     Dilute strong base 
          OR: Dilute NaOH/KOH/LiOH/sodium hydroxide/potassium hydroxide/lithium
               hydroxide
          OR: NaOH(aq)/KOH(aq)/LiOH(aq)
          OR: (Add) water/H2O
          Verdunde sterk basis
          OF: Verdunde NaOH/KOH/LiOH/natriumhidroksied/ kaliumhidroksied/
              litiumhidroksied
          OF: NaOH(aq)/KOH(aq)/LiOH(aq)
          OF: (Voeg) water/H2O (by)                                                                      (1)
                                                                                                        [15]

QUESTION 5/VRAAG 5

5.1       B
            The catalyst provides an alternative route of lower activation energy. 
            More molecules have enough/sufficient (kinetic) energy./More molecules
             have (kinetic) energy equal to or higher than the activation energy. 
            More effective collisions per unit time./Higher frequency of effective
             collisions. 
              Die katalisator verskaf 'n alternatiewe roete van laer aktiveringsenergie.
              Meer molekule het genoeg/voldoende (kinetiese) energie./Meer molekule
               het (kinetiese) energie gelyk aan of groter hoër as die aktiveringsenergie.
              Meer effektiewe botsings per eenheidtyd./Hoër frekwensie van effektiewe
               botsings.                                                                                (4)

5.2       Y                                                                                           (2)

5.3
5.3.1     560 (cm3) / 0,56 dm3                                                                        (2)

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5.3.2     POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 5.3.1.
          POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 5.3.1.
          Marking criteria:                         Nasienkriteria:
          (a) Substitute 24 000 and 560/24 and 0,56 (a) Vervang 24 000 en 560/24 en 0,56
             in n =                                       in n =        
                                                                     m
          (b) USE mol ratio:                            (b) GEBRUIK molverhouding:
              n(H2O) : n(O2) = 2 : 1                       n(H2O) : n(O2) = 2 : 1 
          (c) Substitute 18 and n(H2O) in               (c) Vervang 18 en n(H2O) in
              m = nM                                       m = nM 
          (d) Final answer: 0,83 g                     (d) Finale antwoord: 0,83 g 
              Range: 0,72 to 0,9 g                          Gebied: 0,72 tot 0,9 g
          OPTION 1/OPSIE 1                              OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
                                                                             3
                                                              …….
          n(O2) =                                                         3           (a)
                                                        x     …….
                                                        x = 0,023 mol (0,0233)
                =          (a)
                = 0,023 mol (0,0233)                    n(H2O) = 2n(O2)
                                                        n(H2O) = 2(0,023) (b)
          n(H2O) = 2n(O2)                                      = 0,046 mol (0,0467)
          n(H2O) = 2(0,023) (b)
                 = 0,046 mol (0,0467)                   m = nM         (c)
                                                          = 0,0466 x 18
          m = nM                                          = 0,83 g (d)
                       (c)
            = 0,046 x 18
            = 0,83 g (d)                                                                                 (4)

5.4
5.4.1     0 (g∙ -1) / zero / nul                                                                         (1)

5.4.2     Greater than/Groter as                                                                         (1)

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5.4.3     Marking criteria                            Nasienkriteria:
                                                                                        m
          a) Substitute 0,9 g in                     a) Vervang 0,9 g in                   
                                                                                    m
          b) Substitute 32 in                        b) Vervang 32 in                  
          c) USE mol /rate ratio:                     c) GEBRUIK mol-/tempoverhouding:
             n(H2O2) : n(O2) = 2 : 1                    n(H2O2) : n(O2) = 2 : 1 
          d) Substitute 2,1 x 10-3 and n(H2O2) in     d) Vervang 2,1 x 10-3 en n(H2O2) in
             rate formula                               tempoformule 
             OR: Substitute rate O2 (1,05 x 10-3)        OF: Vervang tempo O2 (1,05 x 10-3)
             and n(O2) in rate formula                   en n(O2) in tempoformule
             OR: Substitute rate O2 (0,0336 g·s-1)       OF: Vervang tempo O2 (0,0336 g·s-1)
             in rate formula                             in tempoformule
          e) Final correct answer: 26,67 (s)         e) Finale korrekte antwoord: 26,67 (s) 
             Range: 26,67 to 28,57 (s)                   Gebied: 26,67 tot 28,57 (s)
          OPTION 1/OPSIE 1                            OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
                                                           ………………. g (b)
          n(O2) =
                                                      x    ……………….           g (a)
                     (a)                                  x = 0,0275 mol
                =
                     (b)                             n(H2O2) = 2n(O2)
                = 0,028 mol (0,0281)                          = 2(0,0275) (c)
                                                              = 0,056 mol
          n(H2O2) = 2n(O2)
                  = 2(0,028)(c)                      rate/tempo =
                  = 0,056
                                                                  =
                                                              (d)                      -
          rate/tempo =                                 2,1 x 10-3 =
                  (d)                                                     = 26,67 (s) (e)
                                -
           2,1 x 10-3 =

                    = 26,67 (s) (e)
          OPTION 3/OPSIE 3                            OPTION 4/OPSIE 4
                                                      rate H2O2 = 2,1 x 10-3 mol·s-1
          n(O2) =
                      (a)                            Rate(O2) = ½ rate(H2O2)
                =                                              = ½ (2,1 x 10-3) (c)
                     (b)                                      = 1,05 x 10-3
                = 0,028 mol (0,0281)
                                                      In one second:
          Rate(O2) = ½ rate(H2O2)                              (       )
                   = ½ (2,1 x 10-3) (c)
                   = 1,05 x 10-3                           x
                                                                                 (b)
                                                           (       )               g
           rate/tempo =
                                                                                 g∙
                   (d)
          1,05 x 10-3 =
                                                                              (a)
                                                         (d)
                       = 26,67 (s) (e)
                                                                                (       (e)                         (5)
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QUESTION 6/VRAAG 6

6.1       Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria
          If any one of the underlined key phrases in the correct context is omitted, deduct 1
          mark./Indien enige van die onderstreepte frases in die korrekte konteks uitgelaat is,
          trek 1 punt af.

          When the equilibrium in a closed system is disturbed, the system will re-
          instate a new equilibrium by favouring the reaction that will cancel/oppose the
          disturbance. 
          Wanneer die ewewig in 'n geslote sisteem versteur word, sal die sisteem 'n
          nuwe ewewig instel deur die reaksie te bevoordeel wat die versteuring
          kanselleer/teenwerk.                                                                          (2)

6.2                                                   NOTE/LET WEL
         Kc =                                         Wrong Kc expression/Verkeerde Kc-
                                                        uitdrukking: Max./Maks. ⁄
                  
         9,4 =                                         No Kc expression but correct
                                                        substitution/Geen Kc-uitdrukking but
                           ∙d   -3
                                                       korrekte vervanging: Max/Maks. ⁄                (4)

6.3       Increases/Neem toe                                                                           (1)

6.4        Increasing/doubling the volume will decrease the pressure. 
           The reaction that produces a greater number of moles/amount of gas
            (1 mole gas to 2 moles gas) is favoured. 
           Reverse reaction is favoured. 
           Verhoging/verdubbeling van volume sal die druk verlaag.
           Die reaksie wat 'n groter aantal mol/hoeveelheid gas (1 mol gas na 2 mol
            gas) lewer word bevoordeel.
           Terugwaartse reaksie word bevoordeel.                                                       (3)

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6.5      POSITIVE MARKING FROM 6.2./POSITIEWE NASIEN VAN VRAAG 6.2.
          CALCULATIONS USING CONCENTRATION
          BEREKENINGE WAT KONSENTRASIE GEBRUIK
          Marking criteria:
         (a) Initial concentration is halved. 
         (b) Change in [CS2] and [S] USING ratio: S : CS2 = 2 : 1 
         (c) Equilibrium [S] = initial [S] + change in [S] 
         (d) Equilibrium [CS2] = initial [CS2] - change in [CS2] 
         (e) CORRECT final answer. 
         Nasienkriteria:
         (a) Aanvanklike konsentrasie is gehalveer.
         (b) Verandering in [CS2] en [S] deur GEBRUIK van verhouding S : CS2 = 2 : 1 
         (c) Ewewig [S] = aanvanklike [S] + verandering in [S] 
         (d) Ewewig [CS2] = aanvanklike [CS2] - verandering in [CS2] 
         (e) KORREKTE finale antwoord. 

         OPTION 1/OPSIE 1
                                                             S                CS2
          I ii            i (    ∙d -3)                   0,23 x ½          0,5 x ½     (a)
          Aanvangskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)                 = 0,115           = 0,25
            h g i             i (      ∙d -3)                                           (b)
                                                                x               x
          Verandering in konsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)
          Eq i ib i            i (      ∙d -3)
                                                         0,115        x     0,25 - x
          Ewewigskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)
                                                            (c)            (d)
         Kc =
                                             Wrong Kc expression
                        -x     (e)          Verkeerde Kc- uitdrukking: Max./Maks. ⁄
         9,4 =
                 (         x

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         CALCULATIONS USING NUMBER OF MOLES
         BEREKENINGE WAT GETAL MOL GEBRUIK
         Marking criteria:
         (a) n(initial) = c(initial) x 2. 
         (b) Change in n(S) and n(CS2) USING ratio: S : CS2 = 2 : 1 
         (c) Equilibrium n(S) = initial n(S) + change in n(S) 
         (d) Equilibrium n(CS2) = initial n(CS2) - change in n(CS2) 
         (e) CORRECT final answer. 
         Nasienkriteria:
         (a) n(aanvanklik) = c(aanvanklik) x 2 
         (b) Verandering in n(S) en n(CS2) deur GEBRUIK van verhouding: S : CS2 = 2 : 1 
         (c) Ewewig n(S) = aanvanklike n(S) + verandering in n(S) 
         (d) Ewewig n(CS2) = aanvanklike n(CS2) - verandering in n(CS2) 
         (e) KORREKTE finale antwoord. 

         OPTION 2/OPSIE 2

                                                          S             CS2
          Initial quantity (mol)
                                                        0,46              1       (a)
          Aanvangshoeveelheid (mol)
          Change (mol)
                                                             x           4x       (b)
          Verandering (mol)
          Quantity at equilibrium (mol)/
                                           (c)       0,46       x     1 – 4x     (d)
          Hoeveelheid by ewewig (mol)
          Eq i ib i              i (     ∙d -3)                  x            x
          Ewewigskonsentrasie (mol∙dm-3)

         Kc =                                   Wrong Kc expression
                       - x
                                                Verkeerde Kc-uitdrukking: Max./Maks. ⁄

         9,4 =                   (e)
                             x
                 (           )
                                                                                                           (5)

6.6
6.6.1     (Chemical) equilibrium / Rate of the forward and reverse reactions are equal. /
          Concentrations of reactants and products are constant. 
          (Chemiese) ewewig / Tempo van voorwaartse en terugwaartse reaksie
          dieselfde./Konsentrasies van reaktante en produkte is konstant.                                  (1)

6.6.2    Increase in the amount/concentration of S/reactant OR S was added. 
         Toename in die hoeveelheid/konsentrasie S/reaktans OF S is bygevoeg.                              (1)

6.6.3    Decrease in temperature/Verlaging in temperatuur                                                 (1)

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6.6.4     The rates of the forward and reverse reactions decrease. 
          The reverse reaction is favoured / faster than the forward reaction.
           OR
           The forward reaction decreases more. 
          A decrease in temperature favours the exothermic reaction. 
          Die voorwaartse en terugwaartse reaksietempo neem af.
          Die terugwaartse reaksie word bevoordeel/is vinniger as die voorwaartse
           reaksie.
           OF
           Die voorwaartse reaksie neem meer af.
          'n Verlaging in die temperatuur bevoordeel die eksotermiese reaksie.                          (3)
                                                                                                        [21]

QUESTION 7/VRAAG 7

7.1
7.1.1    (An acid is a) proton donor/H+ (ion) donor.           (2 or 0)
         ('n Suur is ŉ) protonskenker/H+(-ioon) skenker.        (2 of 0)                                (2)

7.1.2    (Weak acids) ionise/dissociate incompletely/partially (in water)/have a low Ka
         value. 
         (Swak sure) ioniseer/dissosieer onvolledig/gedeeltlik (in water)/het 'n lae Ka-
         waarde.                                                                                        (1)

7.1.3    H2O  and CH3COO─                                                                             (2)

7.2
7.2.1      n(NaOH) = cV 
                 n = (0,167)(0,300) 
          n(NaOH) = 0,05 mol  (5 x 10-2 mol)                                                          (3)

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7.2.2    Marking criteria:                             Nasienkriteria:
         a) Any formula: pH = -log[H3O+] /             a) Enige formule: pH = - log[H3O+] /
            pH = -log[H+] / pOH = -log[OH─] /             pH = - log[H+] / pOH = - log[OH-] /
            [H3O+][OH─] = - / pH + pOH = 14              [H3O+][OH─] = - / pH + pOH = 14 
         b) Substitute 11,4 in pH = -log[H3O+]/        b) Vervang 11,4 in pH = - log[H3O+]/
            pH + pOH = 14                                pH + pOH = 14 
         c) Substitute calculated [H3O+] in            c) Vervang berekende [H3O+] in
            [H3O+][OH─] / 2,6 in pOH = -log[OH─]         [H3O+][OH─] / 2,6 in pOH = -log[OH─] 
         d) Final answer: 2,51 x 10-3 mol∙dm-3        d) Finale antwoord: 2,51x 10-3 mol∙dm-3 
                          (0,003 mol∙dm-3)                         (0,003 mol∙dm-3)

         OPTION 1/OPSIE 1
               pH = - log[H3O+]
                                                                    Any one/Enige een (a)
         11,4 (b) = - log[H3O+] OR/OF [H3O+] = 10-11,4
            [H3O+] = 3,98 x 10-12

                      ─    -
         [H3O+][OH ] =
               (c)
         (3,98 x 10-12)[OH─] = 1 x 10-14
         [OH-] = 2,51 x 10-3 mol∙dm-3 (d) (0,003)
         OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
              pH + pOH = 14
             11,4 + pOH = 14 (b)          Any one/Enige een (a)
                   pOH = 2,6

         pOH = -log[OH─] 
         2,6 (c) = -log[OH─]
         [OH-] = 2,51 x 10-3 mol∙dm-3 (d) (0,003)                                                      (4)

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7.2.3    POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 7.2.1. AND 7.2.2.
         POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 7.2.1. EN 7.2.2.
         Marking criteria:
                                                      -3
         a) Substitute [NaOH] =                ∙d          (answer from Q7.2.2) and 0,8 in c =                 
         b) Subtract: n(NaOH)initial (from Q7.2.1) – n(NaOH)mixture 
         c) Use of ratio: n(OH─) = n(CH3COOH) 
         d) Substitute 0,5      d   (CH3COOH)[calculated by subtraction] into c =                 
                                                 -3
         e) Final correct answer: 0,096 mol∙dm 
            Range: 0,095 to 0,1      ∙d -3
          Nasienkriteria:
                                                                                                      n
         a) Vervang [NaOH] = 0,00251 mol∙dm-3 (antwoord van Q7.2.2) en 0,8 in c =                          
         b) Trek af: n(NaOH)aanvanklik (vanaf Q7.2.1) – n(NaOH)mengsel 
         c) Gebruik verhouding: n(OH─) = n(CH3COOH) 
                                                                                         n
         d) Vervang 0,5 en ∆n(CH3COOH) [bereken deur aftrekking] in c =                      
                                                               -3
         e) Finale korrekte antwoord: 0,096 mol∙dm 
            Gebied: 0,095 tot 0,1 mol∙dm-3

         n(NaOH)mixture = cV
                      = 0,00251 x 0,8 (a)
                      = 0,002 mol (0,0024)

         n(NaOH)reacted = 0,05 – 0,002 (b)
                        = 0,048 mol (0,0476)

         n(NaOH)reacted = n(CH3COOH)used
                        = 0,048 mol (c)

         [CH3COOH] =

                      =         (d)
                      = 0,096 mol∙dm-3 (e)
                        (0,0952)
         NOTE/LET WEL
         IF/INDIEN:
                           Max./Maks. ⁄
                b b
              Answer from Q7.2.1 substituted in c =                to obtain an answer of 0,01           ∙d   -3
                                                                                                                   ./
                                                           n
               Antwoord van Q7.2.1 vervang in c =               om 0,01 mol∙dm-3 as antwoord te kry.
               Max./Maks. ⁄                                                                                              (6)
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QUESTION 8/VRAAG 8

8.1
8.1.1    Zn/zinc/sink                                                                                   (1)

8.1.2    Mn
                 -
               is a stronger oxidising agent  than Zn2+/Zn(II) ions  and will oxidise
         Zn  (to Zn2+/Zn(II) ions).
                 -
         Mn    is 'n sterker oksideermiddel as Zn2+/Zn(II)-ione en sal Zn oksideer (na
         Zn2+/Zn(II)-ione).

         OR/OF
                                                                              -
         Zn2+/Zn(II) ion is a weaker oxidising agent  than Mn                     and therefore
                 -                            2+
         Mn          will be reduced  (to Mn /Mn(II) ions).
            2+                                                            -                       -
         Zn /Zn(II) ione is 'n swakker oksideermiddel as Mn                   en dus word Mn
         gereduseer (to Mn2+/Mn(II)-ione).                                                               (3)

8.2
8.2.1     Provides path for movement of ions. / Completes the circuit. / Ensures
          electrical neutrality in the cell. / Restore charge balance. 
          Verskaf pad vir beweging van ione. / Voltooi die stroombaan. / Verseker
          elektriese neutraliteit in die sel. / Herstel balans van lading.                               (1)

8.2.2     Mn to/na Ni                                                                                  (2)

8.2.3    OPTION 1/OPTION 1                     NOTE/LET WEL
           
         E cell     
                 Ereduction            
                              E oxidation      Accept any other correct formula from the data
                                                  sheet. /Aanvaar enige ander korrekte formule
                = - 0,27– (- 1,18)              vanaf gegewensblad.
                = 0,91 V 
                                                Any other formula using unconventional
                                                  abbreviations, e.g. E°cell = E°OA - E°RA
                                                  followed by correct substitutions:/Enige ander
                                                  formule wat onkonvensionele afkortings
                                               gebruik,      bv. E°sel = E°OM - E°RM gevolg deur
                                               korrekte      vervangings ⁄
         OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
           Ni2+ + 2e → Ni                   E = -0,27 
                   2+      
           Mn → Mn + 2e                      E = 1,18 
             2+            2+
           Ni + Mn→ Mn + Ni                  E = 0,91 V                                                 (4)

8.2.4    Ni2+ + Mn  → Mn2+ + Ni              Bal. 
         Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
          Reactants           Products        Balancing 
           Reaktanse           Produkte        Balansering 
          Ignore/Ignoreer ⇌ and phases/en fases
          Marking rule 6.3.10/Nasienreël 6.3.10                                                         (3)

8.2.5    Increase/Toeneem                                                                                (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.
          The process during which an electric current passes through a solution /
            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 te
            veroorsaak.
          Die proses waar 'n elektriese stroom deur 'n oplossing / gesmelte ioniese
            verbinding beweeg.                                                                          (2)

9.2.1    Cr3+(aq) + 3e- → Cr 
         Marking criteria/Nasienkriteria:
           Cr ← Cr3+(aq) + 3e- ( 2 )
                                      2
            Cr (aq) + 3e ⇌ Cr (
              3+         -          1   )
                                     2
            Cr ⇌ Cr3+(aq) + 3e- ( 0 )
                                      2
              3+         -
            Cr (aq) + 3e ← Cr (    0    )
                                     2
          Ignore if charge omitted on electron./Ignoreer indien lading weggelaat op
            elektron.
          If charge (+) omitted on Cr3+/Indien lading (+) weggelaat op Cr3+:
            Example/Voorbeeld: Cr3(aq) + 3e- → Cr Max./Maks: 1
                                                                     2                                  (2)

9.2.2    q=I 
          = (2,5)(10 x 60 x 60) 
          = 9 x 104 C  (90 000 C)                                                                      (3)

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9.2.3    POSITIVE MARKING FROM QUESTION 9.2.2.
         POSITIEWE NASIEN VANAF VRAAG 9.2.2.
         Marking criteria:               Nasienkriteria:
         a) Substitute 1,6 x 10-19 C in n =        a) Vervang 1,6 x 10-19 C in n =       
                                                                                      e
         b) N(Cr) = n(electrons) divide by 3       b) N(Cr) = n(elektrone) gedeel deur 3 
         c) n(Cr) = N(Cr) divided by NA            c) n(Cr) = N(Cr) gedeel deur NA 
         d) Substitution of 52 into n =            d) Vervang 52 in n =     
         e) m(Cr) + 2,2                            e) m(Cr) + 2,2 
         f) Final answer: 18,32 (g)                f) Finale antwoord: 18,32 (g) 
            Range: 18,32 to 18,40 (g)                  Gebied: 18,32 tot 18,40 (g)
         OPTION 1/OPSIE 1                           OPTION 2/OPSIE 2
         n=     /                                               x
                    q                               n(Cr) =         (a & c)
                                                             x
                    x                                      (b)
           =                                             = 0,31 mol
                x - (a)
           = 5,63 x 1023 electrons
                                                    m(Cr) = 0,31 x 52 (d)
                                                          = 16,12 g
                                x
         N(Cr atoms) =
                                  (b)              m(X) = 16,12 + 2,2 (e)
                         = 1,88 x 1023                   = 18,32 (g) (f)

         n(Cr) =

                         x
                =               (c)
                       x
                = 0,31 mol

         n(Cr) =
         m(Cr) = 0,31 x 52 (d)
               = 16,12 g

         m(X) = 16,12 + 2,2 (e)
              = 18,32 (g) (f)                                                                       (6)
                                                                                                     [13]

                                                                           TOTAL/TOTAAL:             150

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