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TECHNICAL SCIENCES P2
NOVEMBER 2023
MARKS: 75
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NSC
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
on the ANSWER BOOK.
2. This question paper consists of SIX 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 subquestions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.
6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.
7. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.
8. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal
places.
9. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.
10. Write neatly and legibly.
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NSC
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 1.5) in
the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.6 D.
1.1 Consider the structural formula of the compound below.
H H H H
H C C C C H
H H H H
Which ONE of the following is the best description of the above compound?
DESCRIPTION HOMOLOGOUS SERIES
A Saturated Alkenes
B Unsaturated Alkanes
C Saturated Alkanes
D Unsaturated Alkynes
(2)
1.2 Consider the organic molecules below. 1 and 2 represent forces.
H H H H H H
2
H C C C Cl H C C C Cl
H H H H H H
1
Which ONE of the following is correct for forces 1 and 2?
1 2
A Interatomic Intermolecular
B Hydrogen bonds London
C Intermolecular Interatomic
D Dipole-dipole London
(2)
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1.3 Germanium is doped with an impurity having five valence electrons. How
many free electrons are available as charge carriers?
A 1
B 2
C 5
D 4 (2)
1.4 An electrochemical cell is represented by the cell notation below.
Zn / Zn2+ // Cu2+ / Cu
Which ONE of the following is the reducing agent?
A Cu
B Zn2+
C Cu2+
D Zn (2)
1.5 In an electrolytic cell the anions will migrate to the …
A cathode and undergo oxidation.
B anode and undergo oxidation.
C cathode and undergo reduction.
D anode and undergo reduction. (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
The table below represents organic molecules from different homologous series.
H H
A CH3CH2CH2CH3 B H C C H
H H
n
H H H H H H
H C C C C C C H Hexan-1-ol
C D
H H H H O H
H
H H O
E Propanone F H C C C
H
H H
2.1 Define the term organic molecule. (2)
2.2 Write down the letter(s) that represent(s) the following:
2.2.1 Polymer of ethene (1)
2.2.2 Positional isomers (2)
2.2.3 Alkane (1)
2.3 Draw the STRUCTURAL FORMULA of the following compounds:
2.3.1 A (2)
2.3.2 D (2)
2.4 Compounds E and F are functional isomers. Define the term functional
isomers. (2)
2.5 Write down the IUPAC name of compound F. (2)
2.6 Write down the NAME of the homologous series of compound E. (1)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)
The table below shows the melting points of different organic compounds.
COMPOUND MELTING POINT (°C)
A Propane -188
B Butane -138
C Propan-1-ol -127
3.1 Define the term melting point. (2)
3.2 Explain the difference in the melting points of compounds A and B by
referring to the TYPE OF INTERMOLECULAR FORCES, MOLECULAR
STRUCTURE and the STRENGTH of intermolecular forces. (3)
3.3 Learners investigated the melting points of compounds A and C.
3.3.1 Is this a fair comparison? Explain the answer. (2)
3.3.2 Formulate an investigative question. (2)
3.3.3 Identify the independent variable. (1)
3.3.4 How will the viscosity of compound A compare to that of
compound C? Write down only LOWER THAN, HIGHER THAN or
EQUAL TO. (1)
3.3.5 Explain the answer to QUESTION 3.3.4. (2)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)
Consider the following reactions involving organic compounds.
H H
H C C C
+ Reactant Y
H H H
Reaction 1
Propane
Reaction 2
+ Compound X + HBr
Bromine gas
4.1 Name the TYPE of reaction represented by:
4.1.1 Reaction 1 (1)
4.1.2 Reaction 2 (1)
4.2 Write down a balanced chemical equation for reaction 1 by using
MOLECULAR FORMULAE. (3)
4.3 Write down the IUPAC NAME or FORMULA of compound X. (2)
4.4 An alcohol is formed when compound X reacts with excess water.
Write down ONE reaction condition other than excess water. (1)
4.5 Define EACH of the following terms:
4.5.1 Macromolecule (2)
4.5.2 Polymerisation (2)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)
The diagram below shows an electrolytic cell used at an electroplating company to
coat an iron bar with silver.
DC power source
Iron bar X
Electrolyte Y
5.1 Define the term electrolyte. (2)
5.2 Write down the energy conversion that takes place in this cell. (2)
5.3 Is the reaction taking place in the cell spontaneous or nonspontaneous?
Give a reason for the answer. (2)
5.4 Write down the:
5.4.1 Type of reaction taking place on the iron bar (1)
5.4.2 Half-reaction taking place at electrode X (2)
5.5 Apart from enhancing the appearance, write down TWO other reasons why
the iron bar is electroplated with silver. (2)
5.6 Biodiesel as a replacement for petroleum diesel is becoming more important
in South Africa.
State TWO advantages of using biodiesel as an alternate energy source. (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)
A learner prepares an electrochemical cell by using silver and copper as electrodes.
The MINIMUM voltage required to glow the bulb is 2,5 V. The cell operates under
standard conditions.
Cu Ag
CuSO4 AgNO3
6.1 Define the term oxidation. (2)
6.2 Identify the negative electrode. (1)
6.3 In which direction will the electrons flow in the external circuit? Choose from
Ag to Cu or Cu to Ag. (1)
6.4 What observation is made at the silver electrode after a while? (1)
6.5 Write down the cell notation for this cell. (3)
6.6 Use a calculation to determine whether the bulb will glow or not. (4)
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NSC
DATA FOR TECHNICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12
PAPER 2
GEGEWENS VIR TEGNIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 12
VRAESTEL 2
TABLE 1/TABEL 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE
Standard pressure
Standaarddruk p 5
1,01 x 10 Pa
Standard temperature
Standaardtemperatuur T 0 °C/273 K
TABLE 2/TABEL 2: FORMULAE/FORMULES
Emf/Emk Ecell = Ecathode Eanode / Esel = Ekatode Eanode
or/of
Ecell = Ereduction Eoxidation / Esel = Ereduksie Eoksidasie
or/of
Ecell = Eoxidising agent Ereducing agent / Esel = Eoksideermiddel Ereduseermiddel
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TABLE 3: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS
TABEL 3: DIE PERIODIEKE TABEL VAN ELEMENTE
1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
(I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII)
Atomic number
1 KEY/SLEUTEL Atoomgetal 2
2,1 H He
1 29 4
Symbol
3 4 Electronegativity 1,9 Cu 5 6 7 8 9 10
1,0 Li 1,5 Be Elektronegatiwiteit Simbool 2,0 B 2,5 C 3,0 N 3,5 O 4,0 F Ne
63,5
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 Co 1,8
Ni 1,8 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 Rh 2,2
Pd 2,2 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
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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NSC
TABLE 4A: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4A: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Half-reactions/Halfreaksies Eθ (V)
F2(g) + 2e ⇌ 2F + 2,87
Co + e
2+
3+
⇌ Co + 1,81
H2O2 + 2H +2e ⇌
+
2H2O +1,77
2+ + 1,51
MnO 4 + 8H + 5e
+ ⇌ Mn + 4H2O
Cℓ2(g) + 2e ⇌ 2Cℓ + 1,36
Increasing strength of oxidising agents/Toenemende sterkte van oksideermiddels Increasing strength of reducing agents/Toenemende sterkte van reduseermiddels
2 3+ + 1,33
Cr2O 7 + 14H + 6e
+ ⇌ 2Cr + 7H2O
O2(g) + 4H + 4e
+
⇌ 2H2O + 1,23
MnO2+ 4H + 2e
2+
+
⇌ Mn + 2H2O + 1,23
2+
Pt + 2e ⇌ Pt + 1,20
Br2(ℓ) + 2e ⇌ 2Br + 1,07
+ 0,96
NO 3 + 4H + 3e ⇌
+
NO(g) + 2H2O
2+
Hg + 2e ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
Ag + e ⇌
+
Ag + 0,80
+ 0,80
NO 3 + 2H + e ⇌
+
NO2(g) + H2O
Fe + e
2+
3+
⇌ Fe + 0,77
O2(g) + 2H + 2e ⇌
+
H2O2 + 0,68
I2 + 2e ⇌ 2I + 0,54
Cu + e ⇌
+
Cu + 0,52
SO2 + 4H + 4e ⇌
+
S + 2H2O + 0,45
2H2O + O2 + 4e ⇌ 4OH + 0,40
Cu + 2e ⇌
2+
Cu + 0,34
2 + 0,17
SO 4 + 4H + 2e
+ ⇌ SO2(g) + 2H2O
+
2+
Cu + e ⇌ Cu + 0,16
Sn + 2e
2+
4+
⇌ Sn + 0,15
S + 2H + 2e ⇌
+
H2S(g) + 0,14
2H + 2e ⇌
+
H2(g) 0,00
Fe + 3e ⇌ 0,06
3+
Fe
Pb + 2e ⇌ 0,13
2+
Pb
Sn + 2e ⇌ 0,14
2+
Sn
Ni + 2e ⇌ 0,27
2+
Ni
Co + 2e ⇌ 0,28
2+
Co
Cd + 2e ⇌ 0,40
2+
Cd
Cr + e
2+
⇌ 0,41
3+
Cr
Fe + 2e ⇌ 0,44
2+
Fe
Cr + 3e ⇌ 0,74
3+
Cr
Zn + 2e ⇌ 0,76
2+
Zn
2H2O + 2e ⇌ H2(g) + 2OH 0,83
Cr + 2e ⇌ 0,91
2+
Cr
Mn + 2e ⇌ 1,18
2+
Mn
Aℓ + 3e ⇌ 1,66
3+
Aℓ
Mg + 2e ⇌ 2,36
2+
Mg
Na + e ⇌ 2,71
+
Na
Ca + 2e ⇌ 2,87
2+
Ca
Sr + 2e ⇌ 2,89
2+
Sr
Ba + 2e ⇌ 2,90
2+
Ba
+ -
Cs + e ⇌ Cs - 2,92
⇌ 2,93
+
K +e K
Li + e ⇌ 3,05
+
Li
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TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4B: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Half-reactions/Halfreaksies Eθ (V)
Li + e ⇌ 3,05
+
Li
K + e ⇌ 2,93
+
K
Cs + e ⇌ 2,92
+
Cs
Ba + 2e ⇌ 2,90
2+
Ba
Increasing strength of oxidising agents/Toenemende sterkte van oksideermiddels Increasing strength of reducing agents/Toenemende sterkte van reduseermiddels
Sr + 2e ⇌ 2,89
2+
Sr
Ca + 2e ⇌ 2,87
2+
Ca
Na + e ⇌ 2,71
+
Na
Mg + 2e ⇌ 2,36
2+
Mg
Aℓ + 3e ⇌ 1,66
3+
Aℓ
Mn + 2e ⇌ 1,18
2+
Mn
Cr + 2e ⇌ 0,91
2+
Cr
2H2O + 2e ⇌ H2(g) + 2OH 0,83
Zn + 2e ⇌ 0,76
2+
Zn
Cr + 3e ⇌ 0,74
3+
Cr
Fe + 2e ⇌ 0,44
2+
Fe
Cr + e
2+
⇌ 0,41
3+
Cr
Cd + 2e ⇌ 0,40
2+
Cd
Co + 2e ⇌ 0,28
2+
Co
Ni + 2e ⇌ 0,27
2+
Ni
Sn + 2e ⇌ 0,14
2+
Sn
Pb + 2e ⇌ 0,13
2+
Pb
Fe + 3e ⇌ 0,06
3+
Fe
2H + 2e ⇌
+
H2(g) 0,00
S + 2H + 2e ⇌
+
H2S(g) + 0,14
Sn + 2e
2+
4+
⇌ Sn + 0,15
Cu + e
+
2+
⇌ Cu + 0,16
2
SO 4 + 4H + 2e
+ ⇌ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
2+
Cu + 2e ⇌ Cu + 0,34
2H2O + O2 + 4e ⇌ 4OH + 0,40
SO2 + 4H + 4e ⇌
+
S + 2H2O + 0,45
+
Cu + e ⇌ Cu + 0,52
I2 + 2e ⇌ 2I + 0,54
O2(g) + 2H + 2e ⇌
+
H2O2 + 0,68
2+
3+
Fe + e ⇌ Fe + 0,77
NO 3 + 2H + e ⇌
+
NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
+
Ag + e ⇌ Ag + 0,80
Hg + 2e ⇌
2+
Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
NO 3 + 4H + 3e ⇌
+
NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
Br2(ℓ) + 2e ⇌ 2Br + 1,07
Pt + 2 e ⇌
2+
Pt + 1,20
MnO2+ 4H + 2e
2+
+
⇌ Mn + 2H2O + 1,23
O2(g) + 4H + 4e ⇌
+
2H2O + 1,23
2 3+
Cr2O 7 + 14H + 6e
+ ⇌ 2Cr + 7H2O + 1,33
Cℓ2(g) + 2e ⇌ 2Cℓ + 1,36
2+
MnO 4 + 8H + 5e
+ ⇌ Mn + 4H2O + 1,51
H2O2 + 2H +2 e ⇌
+
2H2O +1,77
Co + e
2+
3+
⇌ Co + 1,81
F2(g) + 2e ⇌ 2F + 2,87
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