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- Question 1Organic Compounds and Macromolecules16 marks
- Question 2Organic Compounds and Macromolecules34 marks
- Question 3Organic Compounds and Macromolecules19 marks
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- Question 5Rate and Extent of Reactions18 marks
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2 PHYSICAL SCIENCES P2 (EC/JUNE 2024)
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your name and surname in the appropriate space on the ANSWER
BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of SEVEN questions. Answer ALL the questions
in the ANSWER BOOK.
3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.
4. Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this
question paper.
5. Leave ONE line between two sub-questions, for example between
QUESTION 2.1 and QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.
8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
10. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera. where required.
11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
12. Write neatly and legibly.
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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Choose
the answer and write only the letter (A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.10)
in the ANSWER BOOK, for example 1.11 E.
1.1 The homologous series that contain a carbon-carbon triple bond is …
A alkanes.
B alkenes.
C alkynes.
D haloalkanes. (2)
1.2 Consider the following compounds:
Compounds
A Pentan-1-ol
B Butan-1-ol
C Pentanoic acid
Which ONE of the following correctly rank the above pure substances in the
order of increasing strength of intermolecular forces?
A Pentan-1-ol, butan-1-ol, pentanoic acid
B Pentanoic acid, butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol
C Butan-1-ol, pentanoic acid, pentan-1-ol
D Butan-1-ol, pentan-1-ol, pentanoic acid (2)
1.3 Consider the structural formula:
O
C H
Which ONE of the following compounds contains the above functional group?
A Propanal
B Propanone
C Propan-1-ol
D Propanoic acid (2)
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1.4 2-methylpropan-1-ol can form two isomers. Which ONE of the following
combinations CORRECTLY identifies the ISOMER and the TYPE OF
ISOMER?
NAME OF ISOMER TYPE OF ISOMER
A Butan-1-ol Positional
B 2-methylpropan-2-ol Chain
C Butan-1-ol Functional
D 2-methylpropan-2-ol Positional (2)
1.5 The conversion of CH3CHCH2 to CH3CH2CH3 is known as …
A hydration.
B hydrogenation.
C halogenation.
D hydrohalogenation. (2)
1.6 Hydrochloric acid reacts with EXCESS zinc according to the balanced
equation:
2 HCℓ (aq) + Zn (s) → ZnCℓ2 (aq) + H2 (g)
Which ONE of the following factors will influence the yield of H2 (g) but not
on the rate of production of H2 (g)?
A Temperature
B Volume of HCℓ
C State of division of Zn
D Concentration of HCℓ (2)
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1.7 Carbonic acid, H2CO3, ionises in water in two steps. The first step of the
ionisation is given by the equation:
H2CO3 (aq) + H2O (ℓ) ⇌ HCO3– (aq) + H3O+ (aq)
Which ONE of the following substances in the above reaction can act as an
ampholyte?
A H2CO3 and H2O
B HCO3– and H3O+
C H2O and HCO3–
D H2CO3 and HCO3– (2)
1.8 The potential energy diagram for the following reversible hypothetical
reaction is given:
2 AB (g) ⇌ A2 (g) + Br2 (g)
Potential energy (kJ·mol-1)
R
Q
P
Time
Consider the following statements regarding the energy diagram.
I Δ H for the forward reaction is positive
II Catalyst would lower P–Q
III Reversible reaction is exothermic
Which of the statement(s) above is/are TRUE?
A I only
B I and II only
C I and III only
D II and III only (2)
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1.9 Consider the following reversible reaction at equilibrium in a sealed
container:
C (s) + CO2 (g) ⇌ 2 CO (g)
The volume inside the container is decreased while the temperature remains
constant.
Which ONE of the following combinations are CORRECT regarding the
amount of CO and the rate at which the new equilibrium is reached?
AMOUNT OF CO REACTION RATE
A Higher Lower
B Lower Higher
C Higher Higher
D Lower Lower (2)
1.10 Consider two solutions of Ba(OH)2 (aq) and KOH (aq) each with a
concentration of 0,1 mol·dm-3.
Consider the following statements regarding the two solutions.
I Both KOH and Ba(OH)2 can be regarded as Arrhenius bases
II Ba(OH)2 will produce a higher concentration of OH– than KOH when
it dissociates
III Double the amount of HCℓ is needed to neutralise KOH than Ba(OH)2
Which of the statement(s) above is/are TRUE?
A I only
B I and II only
C II and III only
D I and III only (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
The table below shows organic molecules A to E from different homologous series.
A CH3Cℓ B CH3
CH3CH CH C CH3
H
C Butanone CH3 H CH3
CH2CH C C CH3
E CXHYO2 D
O H CH3
H
2.1 Define homologous series. (2)
2.2 Write down the LETTER that represents the following compounds:
2.2.1 Hydrocarbon (1)
2.2.2 Haloalkane (1)
2.2.3 Alkene (1)
2.2.4 The compound that contains the carbonyl group that is bonded to two
saturated carbon atoms (1)
2.3 Is compound D a PRIMARY, SECONDARY OR TERTIARY ALCOHOL?
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
2.4 Write down the:
2.4.1 General formula for the homologous series to which compound B
belong. (1)
2.4.2 IUPAC name of compound B (2)
2.4.3 IUPAC name of compound D (3)
2.5 Compound C has a functional isomer.
2.5.1 Define the term functional isomer. (2)
2.5.2 Draw the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of the functional isomer of
compound C. (2)
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2.6 Compound E (CXHYO2) reacts with alcohol P in the presence of concentrated
sulphuric acid (H2SO4) to produce organic compound Q as shown by the
incomplete equation below:
CXHYO2 + alcohol P → organic compound Q + H2O
The percentage composition of compound Q is:
Organic compound Q
Carbon Hydrogen Oxygen
58,82% 9,81% 31,37%
The molecular mass of the compound Q is EQUAL to the formula mass.
2.6.1 Write down the name of the type of reaction that occurred. (1)
2.6.2 Determine, by calculation, the molecular formula of organic
compound Q. (5)
Compound E (CXHYO2) has a molecular mass of 74 g·mol-1.
2.6.3 Determine the compound E (CXHYO2) and write down its IUPAC
name. (4)
2.6.4 Determine the organic compound Q that was produced, write down
its IUPAC name and STRUCTURAL FORMULA. (6)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
An investigation is carried out to determine the effect of branching on the boiling points
of an organic compounds. Three PRIMARY ALCOHOLS that each contains 5 carbon
atoms are used during this investigation.
Equal volumes of each alcohol are heated separately in a water bath.
180
150
Boiling point (°C)
120
90
60
30
3.1 Define boiling point. (2)
3.2 What property of alcohols requires them to be heated in a water bath? (1)
3.3 Write down the boiling point of alcohol 1. (1)
3.4 Is this a fair investigation? Write only YES or NO.
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
3.5 Give the IUPAC name of alcohol 2. (2)
3.6 Which alcohol has the shortest chain length?
Write down only ALCOHOL 1, ALCOHOL 2 or ALCOHOL 3. (1)
3.7 Fully explain the answer to QUESTION 3.6. (3)
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3.8 A second investigation is carried out to determine the effect of intermolecular
forces on the vapour pressure.
The table below summarises the results from two organic compounds.
COMPOUND VAPOUR PRESSURE AT 20 °C (kPa)
A Butanone 9,47
B Butan-1-ol 0,58
3.8.1 Define vapour pressure. (2)
3.8.2 Explain the difference in vapour pressures by referring to the
intermolecular forces involved. (4)
3.8.3 Will the vapour pressure of the above compounds INCREASE,
DECREASE or REMAIN THE SAME at a higher temperature? (1)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
4.1 Consider the flow diagram showing organic reactions given below.
O-H Reaction 1
Organic compound P + H2O
(major product)
CH3CH2CHCH3
Reaction 2
A
C4C4H9Br
Consider REACTION 1.
Write down the: C4
4.1.1 Name of the type of elimination reaction (1)
4.1.2 Name or formula of the inorganic reagent needed (1)
4.1.3 Balanced equation using STRUCTURAL FORMULAE for the organic
compounds (4)
Consider REACTION 2.
Write down the:
4.1.4 Name the type of reaction taking place (1)
4.1.5 STRUCTURAL FORMULA and IUPAC name for the major product
formed (4)
Consider REACTION 3.
Write down the:
4.1.6 TWO reaction conditions needed (2)
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4.2 Octane can be cracked according to the incomplete equation:
C8H18 → C4HY + C4HZ
The two STRAIGHT CHAIN organic compounds, C4HY and C4HZ, are now passed
through bromine water (Br2 (aq)) at room temperature in a darken room. The
following observations are made:
EXPERIMENT 1 EXPERIMENT 2
Syringe Syringe
C4HY C4HZ
Br2 (aq)
Br2 (aq)
When compound C4HY is bubbled When compound C4HZ is bubbled
through the bromine water, no changes through the bromine water, the
are observed. yellowish colour of the bromine water
immediately turns colourless and
bubbles are observed in the flask.
4.2.1 Define cracking. (2)
4.2.2 Give a reason why experiments 1 and 2 is carried out in a darken room. (1)
4.2.3 Which compound, C4HY or C4HZ, is UNSATURATED?
Give a reason for the answer.
(2)
Compound C4HY undergoes the following reactions:
I C4HY + Cℓ2 UV-light Primary haloalkane + HCℓ
II Primary haloalkane + NaOH (conc) C4HZ + NaCℓ + H2O
Write down the:
4.2.4 STRUCTURAL FORMULA for compound C4HZ (2)
4.2.5 Combustion reaction of compound C4HY using MOLECULAR
FORMULAE (3)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
A group of learners use the reaction between magnesium carbonate (MgCO3) and
EXCESS hydrochloric acid (HCℓ) to investigate some of the factors that affect the
reaction rate. The balanced equation for the reaction is:
MgCO3 (aq) + 2 HCℓ (aq) MgCℓ2 (aq) + H2O (ℓ) + CO2 (g)
The learners used the apparatus illustrated below.
gas syringe
gas
HCℓ
MgCO3
The table below summarises the reaction conditions:
REACTION CONDITIONS
CONCENTRATION STATE OF INITIAL
EXPERIMENT -3
OF HCℓ (mol·dm ) DIVISION OF TEMPERATURE (°C)
MgCO3
1 0,9 Powder 25
2 0,9 Powder 30
3 0,9 Lumps 30
5.1 Define reaction rate. (2)
5.2 Write down the independent variable for the comparison between
experiment 1 and 2. (1)
5.3 Experiment 2 and 3 is now compared.
5.3.1 Which experiment, 2 or 3, will have the highest reaction rate? (1)
5.3.2 Explain the answer to QUESTION 5.3.1 by referring to the collision
theory. (3)
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5.4 The learners measured the rate at which CO2 was produced in experiment 2
and found it to be 0,25 g·min-1. It took 10,44 minutes to measure the time taken
for the reaction to reach completion.
Calculate the:
5.4.1 Mass of MgCO3 that was used (6)
5.4.2 Molar volume of CO2 if 1,47 dm3 of CO2 was released (3)
5.5 The graph below represents Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve for CO2(g)
produced experiment 1.
Number of CO2
molecules
Kinetic energy
Redraw the graph in your ANSWER BOOK. Clearly label the curve as A.
On the same set of axes, sketch the curve that will be obtained for CO2(g) if
the mass of MgCO3 used is increased.
Label this curve as B. (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
6.1 Initially 1 mol of sulphur dioxide SO2 (g) and oxygen O2 (g) are allowed to react
in a sealed container according to the balanced equation:
2 SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2 SO3 (g)
The graph below shows the change in amounts of reactants and products
over time.
Graph is NOT drawn to scale.
AMOUNT OF SUBSTANCE VS TIME GRAPH
SO3
1
Amount of substance (mol)
0,54
X
0,075
Y
0
t1 t2 t3
Time
6.1.1 State Le Chatelier’s principle in words. (2)
6.1.2 How will the rate of the forward reaction compare to the rate of the
reverse reaction between t1 and t2?
Choose from HIGHER THAN, LOWER THAN or EQUAL TO.
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
6.1.3 Which curve, X or Y, represent SO2?
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
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The temperature of the reaction mixture was decreased at t2.
6.1.4 Is the heat of the reaction (ΔH) POSITIVE or NEGATIVE for the
forward reaction? (1)
6.1.5 Explain the answer to QUESTION 6.1.4 by referring to Le Chatelier’s
principle. (3)
6.2 2,5 mol of NOCℓ was initially placed in a 1,5 dm 3 sealed container at 400 °C.
After the equilibrium was established, it was found that 28% of the NOCℓ
dissociated according to the balanced equation:
2 NOCℓ (g) ⇌ 2 NO (g) + Cℓ2 (g)
6.2.1 Calculate the equilibrium constant, Kc-value at 400 °C. (7)
6.2.2 More NOCℓ is added to the equilibrium mixture. How will this change
affect the equilibrium constant, Kc?
Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE
SAME.
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)
7.1 The balanced equation below represents the first step of the ionisation reaction
of sulphuric acid (H2SO4):
H2SO4 (aq) + H2O(ℓ) ⇌ HSO4– (aq) + H3O+ (aq)
7.1.1 Define an acid according to the Arrhenius theory. (2)
Write down the:
7.1.2 FORMULAE of the TWO BASES in the above reaction (2)
7.1.3 Balanced chemical equation for the reaction between sulphuric acid
(H2SO4) and potassium hydroxide (KOH) (3)
7.2 A standard solution of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is prepared by dissolving
3,812 g to make a 100 cm3 NaOH solution.
7.2.1 Calculate the concentration of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution. (3)
Household vinegar contains x % ethanoic acid (CH3COOH) by mass. 25 cm3 of
vinegar reacts with 21,8 cm3 sodium hydroxide (NaOH) solution prepared in
QUESTION 7.2.1.
The balanced equation is:
CH3COOH (aq) + NaOH (aq) → CH3COONa (aq) + H2O(ℓ)
7.2.2 Calculate the percentage mass of the ethanoic acid (value of x) found in
the vinegar if 1 cm3 of household vinegar has a mass of 1 g. (7)
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NATIONAL SENIOR CERTIFICATE
NASIONALE SENIOR SERTIFIKAAT
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
Standaarddruk p 1,013 x 105 Pa
Molar gas volume at STP
Molêre gasvolume teen STD Vm 22,4 dm3∙mol-1
Standard temperature
Standaardtemperatuur Tθ 273 K
Charge on electron
Lading op elektron e -1,6 x 10-19 C
Avogadro’s constant
NA 6,02 x 1023 mol-1
Avogadro se konstante
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
m n m
n= M or/of c = V or/of c = MV pH= -log[H3O+]
N ca Va na Kw = [H3O+][OH-] = 1x10-14
n= N or/of =
A
cb Vb nb at/by 298 K
V
n= V
m
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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) Atoomgetal (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII)
KEY/ SLEUTEL
1 Atomic number 2
2,1 H He
1 29 4
3 4 Elektronegatiwiteit Simbool 5 6 7 8 9 10
1,0 1,5 1,9 2,0 2,5 3,0 3,5 4,0
Li Be
Electronegativity
Cu Symbol
B C N O F Ne
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 63,5 13 14 15 16 17 18
0,9 Na 1,2 Mg 1,5 Aℓ 1,8 Si 2,1 P 2,5 S 3,0 Cℓ Ar
Benaderde relatiewe atoommassa
23 24 27 28 31 32 35,5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 relative
Approximate 27 atomic
28 mass29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
0,8 K 1,0 Ca 1,3 Sc 1,5Ti 1,6 V 1,6 Cr 1,5Mn 1,8
Fe Co 1,8
Ni Cu 1,8 1,9 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 1,4Zr Nb 1,8 Mo 1,9Tc 2,2
Ru Rh 2,2
Pd Ag 2,2 1,9 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 1,6Hf 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
226 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
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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