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Technical Sciences 2 DBE/PAT 2018
NSC — Grade 12 ~ Marking Guidelines
GRADE 12 FORMAL EXPERIMENTS
EXPERIMENT 1: DETERMINE THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ACCELERATION AND
FORCE FOR A CONSTANT MASS.
WORKSHEET FOR NEWTON'S SECOND LAW: OPTION 1
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PRACTICAL SKILLS
1. Following instructions and manipulation.
CRITERIA MARKS
Accurately following a sequence | Following a sequence of instructions
of written/verbal instructions including branched instructions
Manipulative skills include | Able to use all apparatus and material
correct and safe handling of correctly and safely 4
apparatus and materials
2.1 Dependent variable: Acceleration” (1)
2.2 Independent variable: Net force” (1)
2.3 Controlled variable: Mass of the system (mass of the trolley and mass pieces)”
Accept: Angle of inclination of the surface. OR surface OR length of the runway. (1)
3. NOTE: Credit 4 marks for free body diagram ONLY.
The reason for raising the runway MUST be credited on subquestion 4.
This question should have read as follows:
In point 1 of the METHOD of the experiment, you were asked to raise the
runway. Draw a fully labelled free body diagram showing ALL forces acting on
the trolley placed on the raised runway.
OPTION 1:
Normal force N (Accept: = =
Reaction force R Marking Criteria:
Frictional force f
Normal force”
Frictional force”
Fapplied Es, Fos Weight (2 components)”
Credit: Weight/Gravitational for F, | Faretes (tension on the string)”
NOTE: If only ONE of the components is incorrect: No mark. (4)
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OPTION 2:
Normal force N (Accept: Reaction force R)
7 Frictional force f
Fappiied
F
Credit: Weight/gravitational for F,
NOTE: For both OPTION 1 & 2 credit if the frictional, normal and applied forces are
facing the other way indicated in the diagram below:
Frictional force, f Normal force N
(or reaction force R)
NS
F, a Fa, YF soptied
4. To overcome (the effects of) friction.” (1)
NOTE: Allocate ONE mark, not two marks as indicated in the questions.
5. To keep the mass of the system (mass of the trolley and mass pieces) constant” (1)
NOTE: Allocate ONE mark, not two marks as indicated in the questions.
6. Data representation and interpretation of results
TABLE 1:
1_mass piece (10 g) hanging (18)
Interval Mass | Time _ _ fT i =
Ax (kg) (s) AVE Vr; =a Free=ma
98 4,45 )| 0,146-0=) | 0146 0,0263
1 0,65 | 0,7! 0,146 A45,
4,45 =0,033 |
4.50 0,144 ~0ov > 0,144 0,0255
} , — v
2 0,65 | 0,798 | 7 ='0,144 450 =9,032v
4,49 0,145 -05) 0,146 0,0263
3 0,65 | 0,798 0145 445 =0.033
Average | 0,65 | 0,798 | 4,48 0,145 0,033 0,0260
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j mass pieces (2 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Mass | Time _ VeVi -
4x | kg) | fs) | Sv= Yew =“ Fema
1 aes iio 2,48 0,262 - 0 0,262 0,0835
, , 788 = 0,262 48
2.48 =0,106
2,45 »| 0,265-0 > 0,265 0,0851
, , —— v
2 | 0,65) 0,788) “Y () O s65v 2.45 <0 1087
2,54)| 0,256-0 )| 0.256 0,0796
3 | 0,65 | 0,788 = 0,256 | 254 ~ 104
Average | 0,65 | 0,788 | 2,49 0,261 0,105 0,0827
3 mass pieces (3 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Mass | Time - _ pai =
Ax (kg) (s) Av=VrFV; a= ir Fretma
1,70 ) | 0,382-0 0,382 0,175
1 0,65 | 0,778 = 0,38 170
J =0,225
1,78 $|0,365-0 || 0,365 0,158
2 0,65 | 0,778 | / ='0,365"" 178 <9 295v v
- 0,365 0,159
3 | 0,65) 0,778 | 178 } | 9.3650 | | “<>
| = 0,365 178 =0,205
| Average | 0,65 | 0,778 | 1,75 0,371 0,211 0,164
4 mass pieces (4 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Ax ea) ie Av= vey; a= “ Fref=ma
1,51 )/0,430-0 \/ 0433. 0,220 ) |
1 0,65 | 0,768 = 0,430 “451
191 =0,287
1,51 ‘| 0,430-ov || 0,433 0,220
2 | 0,65 | 0,768 | 7 ='0,430 151 0.2870 v
1,51 ||0,430-0 || 0.433 9,220
3 0,65 | 0,768 = 0,430 151 =0,287
Average | 0,65 | 0,768 | 1,51 0,430 0,287 0,220
NOTE: Mass indicated in all 4 tables”
Ax indicated in all 4 tables ¥
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2 mass pieces (2 x 10 g) hanging
| Interval Mass | Time = _ Up~ i =
Ax (kg) (s) Av=Vrvi a=— Fre=ma
Bes eee 2,48 0,262- 0 0,262 0,0835
1 5 788 = 0,262 >3aR-
2,48 -0 106
2,45») 0,265-0 7} 9,265 0.0851}
’ : ee v
2 | 0.65 | 0,788) “Y (Oo seey |) a5 “0,108
- 0,256 0,0796
3 | 0,65 | 0,788 | 7°4/) 0256-0 Er
=0, 254 =0 101
Average | 0,65 | 0,788 | 2,49 0,261 0,105 0,0827
3 mass pieces (3 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Mass | Time _ : _ UF Yj =
Ax (kg) (s) Av = VV; a= i F,ee=ma
1,70 ) | 0,382-0 0,382 0,175
1 0,65 | 0,778 = 0,38 zn
170 =0,225
1,78 0,365-0 0,365 0,159
2 | 0,65/ 0,778 | 2 =0,365 [| 178 <9 o06v v
1,78 || 0,365-0 | | 0365 9,158
3 0,65 | 0,778 | ° _ WR
= 0,365 178 -9 205
Average | 0,65 | 0,778 1,75 | 0,371 0,211 0,164
4 mass pieces (4 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Mass | Time =v. ad a =
Ax (kg) (s} AVE VFV; a= he Fret=ma
1,51 )| 0,430-0 0,433 0,220
1 0,65 | 0,768 = 0,430 Ti
151 =0,287
1,51 \\ 0,430- ov =| 0.433 0,220
} ’ = v
| 2 | 0,85 | 0,768 | 7 0.430 151 <o287v
| 7 0,433 0,220
3 | 0,65 | 0,768 | 157 }| 9430-0 |) —=Se
| = 0,430 181 =0,287
| Average | 0,65 | 0,768 | 1,51 | 0,430 0,287 0,220
NOTE: Mass indicated in all 4 tables”
Ax indicated in all 4 tables ¥
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2 mass pieces (2 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Mass | Time =v.y. _ Uri =
Ax (kg) (s) AVE VPV; a= i Free=ma
1 2,48 0,262- 0 0,262 0,0835
0,65 | 0,788 = 0,262 DAg-
2,48 =o 106
2 0,65 0788 2,45 0,265-0 0,265
i v = 0,265¥ 2,45 =0,108”
3 0,65 o7ag| 254) 0,256-0) | 0,256 0,0796 |
, = 0,256 2,54 =0,101
Average | 0,65 | 0,788 | 2,49 0,261 ‘| 0,105
3 mass pieces (3 x 10 g) hanging —
Interval Mass | Time _ _ Ue =
Ax (kg) (s) Av = Vr-Vi a= ie) Fre=ma
4 oes llo778 1,70 | | 0,382-0 0,382
1 A = 0,38
170 =9,225
2 0.65 | 7g | 1,78 | 0.365-0 || 0,365
“| £9,865 | | 478 <0 205v
3 0,65 0,778 1,78 0,365 -0 0,365
, = 0,365 1,78 =0,205
Average | 0,65 | 0,778 | 1,75 0,371 0,211
4 mass pieces (4 x 10 g) hanging
Interval Mass | Time _ _ URTV -
Ax (kg) (s) AVE VFVi a= “i F,¢=mMa
1 1,51 0,430- 0 0,433
0,65 | 0,768 = 0,430 “451
. =0,287
2 1085 | neg | 1:51} 0.430- ov =) 0,433
ees 0,430 151-9 287v
5/065 | reg | 151 | 0430-0 || 0.433
‘ =0, 30 151 =0,287
Average | 0,65 | 0,768 | 1,51 0,430 0,287
NOTE: Mass indicated in all 4 tables”
Ax indicated in all 4 tables Vv
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Ts Data analysis
A graph of Fret Vs acceleration.
030
0.25
0.20
s O45
&
005 ~o,io ~ oas “920 77" 0.25 0.30
Fea (N)
MARKING CRITERIA
Heading indicated v
Axis labelled with correct units v
4 points plotted v
A straight-line graph drawn v
| Total 4 marks (4)
8. Conclusion
Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force” provided the mass remains
constantY - (2)
TOTAL: 35
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESULTANT FORCE AND ACCELERATION
(NEWTON'S SECOND LAW)
WORKSHEET FOR NEWTON'S SECOND LAW: OPTION 2
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PRACTICAL SKILLS
1. Following instructions and manipulation.
CRITERIA. MARKS
Accurately following a sequence of | Following a sequence of 4
written/verbal instructions instructions including branched
instructions _|
Manipulative skills include correct | Able to use all apparatus and 1
and safe handling of apparatus and | material correctly and safely
materials
2.1 Dependent variable: Acceleration” (1)
2.2 Independent variable: Net force” (1)
2.3 Controlled variable: Mass of the system (trolley and mass pieces)”
Accept: Angle of inclination of the surface. OR surface OR length of the runway. (1)
3. 4
T=f
a
T= 50yv
T= 0,02 sv (2)
4. t=nxT
t= 10x 0,02v
t=0,2sv (2)
5. e Using an extensible string “~
Not compensating for friction
Failure to ensure that there is no friction or little friction between pulleys Any
and the thread. one
¢ Failure to switch off the fan so that the wind does not affect the results. (1)
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6. Make sure that the runway is firmly secured.“
Handle elastic/rubber bands with care to avoid hitting other
learners.
¢ Do not use/touch bare electrical conductors when they are being used.| one
¢ Avoid loose cables on floor so that learners do not trip over them
(use tape to fix them to the floor).
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7. TABLE 1:
Using 1 rubber band
Trial | Resultant | PQ (m) Vx QR vy a F Fret
number | force, F (m-s") (m) (m-s’ | (ms?) | ‘net (N)
(number ' a
of elastic ki
bands) - (ka) __ |
1 1 0,019) | 0,095) | 0,042) 0,21 }| 0,575) | 0,758 | 0,436 )
2 1 0,018| | 0,090 0,044 | 0,22 {0,650 [| 0,758 | 0,493 |
3 1 0,020 0,100 0,038 0,19 0,450 0,758 | 0,341¥]
Average 1 0,019" 0,095 0,041 0,217) 0,558 0,758 | 0,423 J |
Fret
NOTE: 4 =m =0,758 kg (mass of a trolley) but Free =ma
Using 2 rubber bands -
Trial | Resultant | PQ (m) Vx QR vy a FE Fret
number | force, F (m-s") | (m)_ | (m-s*) | (m-s*) | [het | (N)
(number a
of elastic g
bands) (ka)
1 2 | 0,037) | 0,185 } | 0,069 }| 0.345% | 0,800 ) | 0,758 | 0,606)
2 2 0,039 0,195 0,071 it 0,355 0,800) 0,758 | 0,606 | |
3 2 0,038 0,190 0,073 I 0,365 0,875 0,758 | 0,663
Average 2 0,038” | 0,190 | 0,062 | 0,355/ | 0,825 J 0,758 | 0,625
Using 3 rubber bands
Trial Resultant | PQ (m) Vy QR Vy a FE Foret
number | force, F (m-s*) | (m) | (m-s*) | (m-s?) | [net (N)
(number a
of elastic k
_ bands) __it : (ks) _
1 3 0,055) | 0,275 || 0,096) | 0,480 | 1,025 ]| 0,758 | 0,777) |
2 3 0,049) | 0,245 b{ 0,093 | 0.4657 1,10 0,758 | 0,834
3. | 3 0,053] | 0,265 || 0,095 | 0.475| | 1,050 || 0,758 | 0,796
Average 3 0,052 | 0,262” | 0,095” | 0,4737 | 1,058” | 0,758 | 0,802%
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8. Data analysis
Draw a graph of Fret vs acceleration. (4)
Acceleration versus Free graph
Acceleration inms?
2
+
0,2 — — ~ _
° - —_— a
0,2 0,4 06 og 1
Fret inN
OR
a graph of acceleration versus Fy.
a Lo r
ne Ber rs
t
Oy - toe
B2 C4 Ce 68 Free tu)
MARKING CRITERIA
Heading indicated v
Axis labelled with correct units v
4 points plotted v
A straight-line graph drawn v
Total 4 marks
9. Conclusion
Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force” provided the mass remains
constant¥ (2)
TOTAL: 35
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THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN RESULTANT FORCE AND ACCELERATION
(NEWTON'S SECOND LAW)
WORKSHEET FOR NEWTON'S SECOND LAW: OPTION 3
PRACTICAL SKILLS
1.
2.1
2.2
2.3
Following instructions and manipulation.
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materials
CRITERIA MARKS
Accurately following a sequence of | Following a sequence of instructions (1)
written/verbal instructions. including branched instructions
Manipulative skills include correct | Able to use all apparatus and
and safe handling of apparatus and | material correctly and safely. (1)
Dependent variable: Acceleration”
Independent variable: Net force”
Controlled variable: Mass of the system (Mass of the trolley and mass pieces)”
Accept: Angle of inclination of the surface.
OR surface OR length of the runway.
1
tTz=fv
1
T= 50v
T=0,02s
t=nxT
t=10x0,02V
t=0,2 sv
« Using an extensible string.”
e Not compensating for friction
Failure to ensure that there is no friction or little friction between pulleys
and the thread.
e Failure to switch of the fan so that the wind does not affect
the results.
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6. e Switch off all electrical appliances when not in use.”
Make sure that the runway is firmly secured.
Do not use/touch bare electrical conductors when they are being used | Any
by anyone. one
e Avoid loose cables on floor so that learners do not trip over
them (use tape to fix them to the floor). (1)
7. TABLE 1:
20 g mass piece (2 x 10 g) hanging and 40 g stacked on top of the trolley
Trial | Resultant) Distance | vx (ms') | Distance | v,(ms") | a(ms”)
Number force: PQ (m) QR (m)
(Fr =Fg =
mg)
1 (0,196 (0,038 (0,190 0,084) (0,420) ita
2 0,196] 0,039¥ (0,195¥ (0,088; (0,440) 14,2257
3 10,196 (0,037 0,185 (0,084 0,420 1,179
Average (0,196 0,038 0,190 (0,085 0,427) 1,183
NOTE: 20g = 0,02 kg and Period (T) of the time is 0,02 s but in each interval PQ and
QRt=0,2s.
40 g mass piece (4 x 10 g) hanging and 20 g stacked on top of the trolley
Trial | Resultant] Distance | v,(ms')| Distance | v,(ms') | a(ms”) |
Number force: PQ (m) QR (m)
(Fr =Fg =
mg)
1 (0,392 0,074 0,370) (0,138 0,690 1,600
2 0,392 00,0734 0,365) 0,136 0,680 1,5754
3 (0,392 0,077 0,385 (0,136 0,680 1,475
Average (0,392 0,075 0,375 0,137 0,683 1,559
60 g mass piece (6 x 10 g) hanging and no mass stacked on top of the trolley
Trial | Resultant] Distance | v,(ms') | Distance | v,(ms") | a(ms”)
Number force: PQ (m) QR (m)
(Fr =Fg =
mg)
1 (0,588 0,110 0,550 (0,192 0,960) 2,050
2 (0,588) 0,107 0,535Y 0196/ [o,980¥ 2.2254 —
3 (0,588 0,107| 0,535] o,194/ 0,970) 175] |
Average (0,588 0,108 0,540 0,194 0,970 P1580,
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8. Data analysis
Acceleration versus F(net)/resultant force.
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Acceleration in m.s-2
b
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s
uw
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°
oO ol 0,2 0,3 O4 0,5 0.6 OF
Fret in N
MARKING CRITERIA
Heading indicated v
Axis labelled with correct units v
4 points plotted v
A straight-line graph drawn v
Total 4 marks (4)
9. Conclusion
Acceleration is directly proportional to the net force” provided the mass remains constant”
(2)
TOTAL: 35
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EXPERIMENT 2: DETERMINE THE PATH OF A RAY OF LIGHT THROUGH A GLASS
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SLAB FOR DIFFERENT ANGLES OFINCIDENCE.
WORKSHEET FOR EXPERIMENT 2
PRACTICAL SKILLS
1. Following instruction and manipulation.
35
materials
CRITERIA MARKS
Accurately following a sequence of | Following a sequence of
written/verbal instructions. instructions including branched 1
instructions
Manipulative skills include correct | Able to use all apparatus and
and safe handling of apparatus and | material correctly and safely. 1
2.1 Dependent variable: Angle of refraction”
2.2 Independent variable: Angle of incidence ¥
2.3. Controlled variable: Frequency/wavelength of light
OR
Rectangular glass block”
3. Incorrect measurement of the angle of incidence and the angle of refraction.”
4. Do not point a laser beam/light ray at another learner's eyes.
OR
Switch off all electrical appliances when they are not being used.
OR
Do not use/touch bare electrical conductors when they are being used.
5. TABLE 1:
Experiment | Angle of Angle of | Angle ofemergence |
incidence refraction (degrees)
(degrees) (degrees) |
1 70¥ 38,87 70¥
2 60” 35,3 60v
3 50v 30,7¥ 50” | Any four sets
4 40v 254% =| 40v
5 30 19,5 30
6 20 13,2 20. |
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6.1 A labelled ray diagram.
E
N
Q
A B
~ F
vr :
~ N ~
i
a
t
1G
i -
1
iB) re Cc
i
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H
CRITERIA MARK
Measuring the incident angle correctly 1
Measuring the angle of refraction correctly 1
Drawing the line GF 1
Drawing the line GH 1 |
Measuring the emergent angle correctly 1 |
TOTAL - § (5)
6.2 The angle of incidence is greater than the angle of refraction. ”” (2)
6.3. The angle of incidence is smaller than the angle of refraction’ (because light is moving
from a medium of higher optical density, glass, to a medium of lower density, air).
(2)
6.4 Air has a refractive index of 1,00’ which is a lower than refractive index glass, which is 1,5.”
OR
Glass has higher optical density than air. (2)
6.5 When the light ray moves from the air to the glass, the light ray bends towards the normal. “
When the light ray moves from the glass block back into the air, it bends away from the
normal v (and the angle of emergence is larger the incident angle between glass and air).
(2)
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6.6 The direction of the light ray through different media.
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NOTE: This subquestion MUST be disregarded and this experiment must be marked out
of 34 instead of 35 marks.
7. Conciusion
If light enters any substance with a higher refractive index (such as from air into glass) it
slows down. The light bends towards the normal line.”
OR
If light enters a substance with a lower refractive index (such as from water into air) it speeds
up. The light bends away from the normal line.
OR
A higher refractive index shows that light will slow down and change direction more as it
enters the substance. (2)
TOTAL: 34
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2.2
2.3
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WORKSHEET FOR EXPERIMENT 3
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TO DETERMINE THE ELECTRODE POTENTIAL OF A Cu-Zn
ELECTROCHEMICAL CELL.
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Following instruction and manipulation.
| CRITERIA
| | MARKS |
Accurately following a sequence of | Following a sequence of |
written/verbal instructions. instructions including branched 1
instructions
Manipulative skills include correct | Able to use all apparatus and
and safe handling of apparatus and | material correctly and safely 1
(1)
Dependent variable: Emf” (voltmeter reading)
Independent variable: Type of electrolyte and electrodes usedY (1)
Controlled variable.
Type of voltmeter”
Length of the connecting wires with crocodile clippers Any one
Temperature (of the electrolyte solution) salt bridge solution (1)
Temperature and concentration not under standard conditions”
Voltmeter readings errors Any
Salt bridge solution leaking or unsuitable electrolyte used one (1)
Switch off all electrical appliances when not in use.”
Do not use/touch bare electrical conductors when they are being used. Any
Avoid skin/eye contact with the electrolytes. one (1)
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6.1
6.2
6.3
6.4
6.5
6.6
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TABLE 1:
Mass of Electrodes
Plate/Electrode | Initial Mass | Final Mass
Copper 4,329 | 6,89 g |
Zinc 5,02 gf 4,25 gv}
Voltmeter readings
| Before placing the U-tube filled | 0 Vv’ | After placing the U-tube 1,1 VY
with a salt solution/paste in the filled with a salt solution/
beakers paste in the beakers
Colours of the electrodes
At the beginning of the Between10 to 20 minutes
experiment during the reaction
Copper electrode Brown copper colour” Brown copper colour”
Zinc Electrode | Shiny metallic colourY _| Dull metallic colour”
Colours of the solutions in the beakers
At the beginning of the A few hours after the
reaction | reaction occurred
CuSO, Blue solution” Colourless/Light blue
___| solution”
ZnSO, Colourless solution” | Colourless solution”
To keep the solution of KNO; (potassium nitrate) inside the salt bridge” but allow the ions in
the salt bridge to move across the cotton wool membrane. “
As the reaction proceeds, the zinc electrode oxidizes and decreases in mass because zinc
atoms in the zinc electrode form zinc(II) ions.“ Simultaneously, the copper electrode gains
mass, because the copper(I!) ions gain electrons to form copper metal which is deposited on
the copper electrode, thus increasing its mass.v
The original colour of the zinc sulphate is colourless. The Zn** ions react with the NO; ions,
from the salt bridge, as the reaction proceeds and the colour of the electrolyte remains
colourless.”
The blue copper sulphate electrolyte solution changes to colourless or light blue, because
the copper(II) ions form Cu atoms which are deposited on the copper electrode. ”
Zinc electrode is the anode.”
Copper electrode is the cathode”
Cu**(aq) + 2e° — Cu(s)vv
Zn(s) — Zn**(aq) + 2evv
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NSC — Grade 12 — Marking Guidelines
6.7 NOTE: This subquestion MUST be disregarded and this experiment must be marked out
of 33 instead of 35 marks.
For the responses below the question should have read as follows:
What is the importance of the U-tube filled with a salt solution that was placed
between the CuSO, and ZnSO, electrolytes?
e It completes the cell.”
¢ Maintain electrical neutrality (by allowing the ions to move between the two half cells)” (2)
7. Conclusion
The electrode potential of the zinc-copper cell is 1,10 VY“ (2)
TOTAL: 33
NOTE: The total marks for this PAT are 103 NOT 105 as indicated in the instruction booklet.
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