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Question paper, 20 pages. Read online or download the PDF. Read it free online on the page above; download the PDF from there. ## Document text Text extracted from the PDF. Layout, diagrams and tables may not survive extraction. ### Page 1 Downloaded from hlayiso.com METRO SOUTH EDUCATION DISTRICT GRADE 12 PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY (P2) SEPTEMBER 2015 MARKS: 150 TIME: 3 hours This question paper consists of 16 pages and 4 data sheets. ### Page 2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 2 September 2015 NSC INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION 1. Write your examination number and centre number in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK. 2. This question paper consists of TEN 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, 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. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS. 9. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations. 10. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places. 11. Give brief motivations, discussions, et cetera where required. 12. Write neatly and legibly. Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 3 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 3 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE 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 (1.1 – 1.10) on one page of your ANSWER FOLIO’S. 1.1 Which of the following is the molecular formula of a compound that belongs to the same homologous series as but-2-yne. A C6H6 B C6H10 C C6H12 D C6H14. (2) 1.2 Which one of the following statements is INCORRECT? A Sunflower oil undergoes hydrogenation to form margarine B Alkynes are more reactive than alkenes C Alkynes will discolour a bromine solution without the assistance of UV-light D Alkanes only undergo addition reactions and alkenes undergo elimination reactions. (2) 1.3 Which one of the following organic compounds will have the LOWEST boiling point? A Propanoic acid B Propan-1-ol C Propan-2-ol D Propanal. (2) Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 4 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 4 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 1.4 Consider the reaction 2 SO3(g) → 2 SO2(g) + O2(g) ∆H = 198 kJ∙mol-1 Which one of the following is TRUE for this reaction? When 2 moles of SO2(g) are formed … A 198 kJ of energy are absorbed B 198 kJ of energy are released C 396 kJ of energy are absorbed D 396 kJ of energy are released. (2) 1.5 Which ONE of the following is a primary nutrient needed by plants? A N B C C Mg D Na (2) 1.6 The presence of dissolved fertilisers which are rich in nitrates and phosphates can lead to … A eutrophication B pollution C soil erosion (2) D climate change. Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 5 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 5 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 1.7 The graphs represent the change in the rate of reaction versus time for the reversible reaction that took place when an amount of hydrogen (H2) gas and iodine (I2) gas was sealed off in a container. The equation for the reaction is: H2(g) + I2(g) ⇄ 2HI(g) ∆H < 0 Equilibrium was first established after 5 minutes. Rate of Reaction 0 5 10 15 20 Time (minutes) What change in the conditions was made at 15 minutes to change the rate of the reaction as indicated on the graph? A A catalyst was added. B The temperature was increased. C The temperature was decreased. D The external pressure on the reaction mixture was decreased. (2) 1.8 Which one of the following weak acids, each of concentration of 0,1 mol∙dm-3, will have the HIGHEST pH-value? Acid Ka-value A H2S (aq) 1,0x10–7 B H2CO3 (aq) 4,2x10–7 C H2SO3 (aq) 1,2x10–2 D (COOH)2 (aq) 5,6x10–2 (2) Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 6 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 6 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 1.9 The following equations represent two hypothetical half reactions. The reduction potentials are also provided: X2 + 2e- ⇄ 2X– + 1,09 V Y+ + e- ⇄ Y - 2,8 V Which one of the following substances from these hypothetical half-reactions has the greatest tendency to donate electrons? A X– B X2 C Y D Y+. (2) 1.10 Consider the following electrochemical cell: Cu2+ The correct cell notation for the above cell operating under standard conditions is: A Cu / Cu2+ // Cl- / Cl2 B Pt / Cl- // Cu2+ / Cu C Cu2+ / Cu // Cl- / Cl2 / Pt (2) D Cu / Cu2+ // Cl2 / Cl- / Pt [20] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 7 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 7 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 2 A hexanoic acid B CH3-CH2-CH2 | OH H CH3 H H Br O | | | | C H—C—C═C—C—C—H | || | | | | D CH3−CH−CH−CH2−CH2−C−CH3 H CH3 H H | CH3 E CH3CH2CH2CHO F CHCCH3 The letters A – F in the table below represent six organic compounds. Use the information in the table (where applicable) to answer the questions that follow: 2.1 Write down only the LETTER that represents a compound that: (a compound may be used more than once or not at all) 2.1.1 is an unsaturated compound. (1) 2.1.2 has a hydroxyl group as a functional group. (1) 2.2 Write down the 2.2.1 IUPAC name of compound C. (2) 2.2.2 IUPAC name of compound D. (2) 2.2.3 structural formula of compound F. (1) 2.3 Consider the term ISOMERS: 2.3.1 Which compound in the table is a functional isomer of ethyl butanoate? (1) 2.3.2 Draw the structural formula of a chain isomer of compound E. (2) 2.4 Draw the structural formula for the organic compound formed when Compounds A and B react in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid. (3) [13] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 8 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 8 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 3 Consider the following reactions of organic compounds: H H H H l l l l Reaction 1: H–C–C–C–C–H + NaOH X + NaBr l l l l H Br H H H H H H l l l l Reaction 2: H–C–C–C–C–H + NaOH Y + NaBr + H2O l l l l H Br H H heat, catalyst Reaction 3: CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3 CH2CH2 + Z + CH3CH3 + Reaction 1 uses a dilute solution of NaOH while Reaction 2 uses a concentrated solution of NaOH dissolved in hot ethanol. 3.1 Consider reaction 1: 3.1.1 X is the major product formed. Draw the structural formula of X. (2) 3.1.2 Name the type of reaction. (1) 3.2 Consider reaction 2: 3.2.1 Draw the structural formula of the major product, Y. (2) 3.2.2 Name the type of reaction. (1) 3.3 Consider reaction 3: 3.3.1 Name the type of elimination reaction. (1) 3.3.2 Give the condensed formula of product Z. (2) 3.4 Compound Z is a monomer of a polymer used to make plastic bags: 3.4.1 Write down the NAME and CONDENSED STRUCTURAL FORMULA of this polymer. (3) 3.4.1 Describe the type of polymerisation that forms the polymer in QUESTION 3.4.1. (2) [14] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 9 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 9 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 4 4.1 Alkanes are primarily used as fuels. Consider the energy values of various compounds: Fuel Energy in kJ∙mol-1 Energy in kJ∙g-1 coal 394 33 petrol (C8H18) 5 510 48 butane 2 636 45 methane 890 ? 4.1.1 Write a balanced equation for the complete combustion of butane using molecular formulae. (3) 4.1.2 Make use of a calculation and determine which fuel releases more energy per unit mass (g): butane or methane. (3) 4.1.3 Give one reason why coal is used as a fuel of choice in many Industries despite its relatively low energy per mol ratio. (1) 4.2 Consider the boiling points of the following alkanes: Alkane Boiling point (OC) Molecular Mass (g.mol-1) Propane - 42 44 Methylpropane - 11,7 58 Butane - 0,5 58 Pentane 36 72 4.2.1 Explain why the boiling point of pentane is higher than that of butane. Refer to structure, strength of intermolecular forces (IMF’s) and energy in your answer. (3) 4.2.2 Methylpropane is an isomer of butane. Explain why its boiling point is lower than that of butane despite having the same molecular mass. (2) 4.2.3 Why is it important, when comparing the boiling points of butane and methylpropane, that the compounds have identical (very similar) molecular mass? (1) 4.2.4 Which compound in the above table has the highest vapour pressure? (1) [14] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 10 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 10 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 5 Sarah wants to investigate the rate at which a reaction proceeds and places a beaker containing dilute nitric acid on a sensitive balance in a fume cupboard. She drops a few pieces of copper metal into the beaker. Mass readings of the beaker and contents are recorded every 15s, from the moment the copper metal is dropped into the acid until there is no more copper metal present. dilute nitric acid copper 114,6 The following results are obtained: mass of beaker decrease time (s) and contents (g) in mass (g) 0 114,6 0,0 15 114,0 0,6 30 112,4 2,2 45 110,4 4,2 60 109,4 5,2 75 108,7 5,9 90 108,4 6,2 105 108,3 6,3 120 108,3 6,3 135 108,3 6,3 150 108,3 6,3 The reaction that occurs is represented by the following equation: Cu(s) + 4HNO3 (aq) → Cu(NO3)2 (aq) + 4NO (g) + 2H2O (l) ∆H > 0 5.1 Give a reason why the mass of the beaker and contents DECREASES. (1) 5.2 Use the values in the table and calculate the average rate in g∙s-1 for the whole150 s of the reaction. (3) Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 11 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 11 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 Consider the graph below of Decrease in mass versus Time: Decrease in mass (g) Time (s) 5.3 Give a reason for the shape of the graph from 105 s to 120 s. (1) 5.4 Give a reason why... 5.4.1 the rate of reaction INCREASES between 0 s and 30 s. (1) 5.4.2 the rate of reaction DECREASES between 45 s and 105 s. (1) 5.5 Explain your answer to QUESTION 5.4.2 in terms of the collision theory. (2) 5.6 Calculate the mass of copper used in the reaction. (4) [13] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 12 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 12 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 6 The rapidly increasing human population is resulting in an ever-increasing demand for food. To meet this demand, farmers apply fertiliser to the same cultivated land each year. 6.1 Explain why farmers have to apply fertiliser to the same land EACH YEAR. (1) 6.2 Write down ONE negative impact that over-fertilisation can have on humans. (2) 6.3 Sulphuric acid is an important substance used in the manufacture of fertilisers. The equation below represents one of the steps in the industrial preparation of sulphuric acid: 2 SO2 (g) + O2 (g) ⇄ 2SO 3 (g) ∆H < 0 6.3.1 Name the industrial process used to prepare sulphuric acid. (1) 6.3.2 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the catalyst used. (1) 6.3.3 Sulphur trioxide (SO3) is dissolved in oleum to make concentrated sulphuric acid. Write down the formula of oleum. (1) 6.3.4 Write down the FORMULA of the fertiliser formed when sulphuric acid reacts with ammonia. (2) 6.3.5 Sulphuric acid also plays a role in turning phosphates into superphosphates. (a) Explain why this process is necessary? (1) (b) Name one natural (organic) source of phosphates. (1) 6.4 The reaction represented in QUESTION 6.3 reaches equilibrium at 350 OC in a 2 dm3 closed container. On analysis, it is found to contain 0,8 mol SO2, 0,5 mol O2 and 0,6 mol SO3. 6.4.1 Explain what is meant by the term “equilibrium”. (2) 6.4.2 How must the pressure in the container be changed to increase the yield of SO3? Write only INCREASED or DECREASED. (1) 6.4.3 Explain your answer to QUESTION 6.4.2 in terms of Le Chatelier’s Principle. (2) 6.4.4 The temperature is now increased to 500 OC and the reaction is allowed to reach equilibrium again at the new temperature. On analysis, it is found that 0,3 mol of SO2 is present in the container. Calculate the equilibrium constant at 500 OC. (7) 6.4.5 At which temperature will the Kc value will be greater: 350 OC or 500 OC? (1) [23] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 13 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 13 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 7 Anhydrous oxalic acid is an example of a diprotic acid and thus ionises in two steps as represented by the equations below: I: (COOH)2 (aq) + H2O (l) ⇄ H3O+ (aq) + H(COO)2- (aq) II: H(COO)2- (aq) + H2O (l) ⇄ H3O+ (aq) + (COO)22- (aq) 7.1 Write down: 7.1.1 what is meant by a diprotic acid ? (1) 7.1.2 the FORMULAE of each of the TWO bases in reaction II. (2) 7.1.3 the FORMULA of the substance that acts as an ampholyte in reactions I and II. (1) 7.2 “Oxalic acid is a weak acid and thus will always form a dilute solution.” 7.2.1 Is a weak acid always a dilute acid? (1) 7.2.2 Explain your answer to QUESTION 7.2.1 (2) 7.3 A standard solution of (COOH)2 of concentration 0,2 mol∙dm-3 is prepared by dissolving a certain amount of hydrous oxalic acid, (COOH)2•2H2O, in water in a 250 cm3 volumetric flask. Calculate the mass of oxalic acid needed to prepare the standard solution. (4) Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 14 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 14 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 7.4 During a titration 25 cm3 of the standard solution of (COOH)2 prepared in QUESTION 7.3 is neutralised by a sodium hydroxide solution from a burette. The balanced equation for the reaction is: (COOH)2 (aq) + 2 NaOH (aq) → (COONa)2 (aq) + 2 H2O (l) The diagrams below show the burette readings before the titration commenced and at the endpoint respectively. 7.4.1 Explain what is meant by the endpoint of a titration? (1) 7.4.2 Which indicator is most suitable for this titration? Choose from: phenolphthalein / bromothymol blue / methyl orange. (1) 7.4.3 Use the burette readings and calculate the concentration of the sodium hydroxide solution. (5) 7.4.4 What will be the pH of the solution at the endpoint? Write only less than 7 / equal to 7 / greater than 7. (1) 7.4.5 Write down a balanced equation that explains your answer to QUESTION 7.4.4. (3) 7.4.6 Use the answer obtained in QUESTION 7.4.3 to calculate the pH of the sodium hydroxide solution. (4) [26] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 15 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 15 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 8 Consider the electrochemical cells below: In the first electrochemical cell, the Cr/Cr3+ half-cell is connected to a Ag/Ag+ half-cell. Both electrolytes are nitrates under standard conditions. The initial reading on the voltmeter is 1,54 V. 8.1 What type of electrochemical cell is this? (1) 8.2 State the standard conditions under which this cell operates. (2) 8.3 Write down the half-reaction that occurs at the anode. (2) 8.4 Write down the nett ionic cell reaction (make use of half-reactions.) (2) 8.5 How will the initial reading on the voltmeter change if… 8.5.1 a larger Cr plate is used? (1) 8.5.2 the Ag+ solution concentration is doubled? (1) 8.5.3 the Ag/Ag+ half-cell is replaced with an Sr/Sr2+ half-cell? (1) Write only INCREASE, DECREASE or NO CHANGE. 8.6 The Ag/Ag+ half-cell is now replaced with an unknown electrode X in its electrolyte. When operating under standard conditions, the initial reading on the voltmeter is 1,08 V. After delivering current for a while, it is noticed that the Cr electrode has DECREASED in mass. 8.6.1 Which electrode is the anode: Cr or X? (2) 8.6.2 Identify metal X by calculating the standard reduction potential for X. (5) [17] Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 16 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 16 Physical Sciences P2 NSC September 2015 QUESTION 9 The simplified diagram of a membrane cell used in the chlor-alkali industry is shown below. Gas A, gas B and compound C are the three major products formed during this process. Gas A Gas B Membrane Water Brine _ + Compound C Used salt solution Power supply 9.1 What is brine? (1) 9.2 Identify the gas B produced by the positive terminal. (2) 9.3 Consider the following standard reduction potentials: Na+ + e- ⇄ Na (s) EӨ = - 2,71 V 2H2O + 2e- ⇄ H2(g) + 2OH- EӨ = - 0,83 V Cl2(g) + 2e- ⇄ 2Cl- EӨ = 1,36 V 9.3.1 Explain why H2O is reduced instead of Na+. (2) 9.3.2 Write down the FORMULA of compound C. (2) 9.4 What is the function of the membrane? (1) 9.5 Does the power supply provide AC or DC current? (1) 9.6 Give a reason for your choice in QUESTION 9.5. (1) [10] TOTAL: 150 Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 17 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 17 September 2015 NSC 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 Tθ 273 K Standaardtemperatuur Charge on electron e -1,6 x 10-19 C Lading op elektron Avogadro's constant NA 6,02 x 1023 mol-1 Avogadro-konstante TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES m N n= n= M NA n m V c= or/of c= n= V MV Vm c a v a na = pH = -log[H 3 O+] c b v b nb K w = [H 3 O+][OH-] = 1 x 10-14 at/by 298 K Eθcell = Eθcathode − Eθanode / E θsel = E katode θ − E θanode or/of E θcell = E reduction θ − E θoxidation / E θsel = E reduksie θ − E θoksidasie or/of E θcell = E oxidising θ θ θ θ θ agent − E reducing agent / E sel = E oksideermiddel − E reduseermiddel Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 18 Physical Sciences P2 Downloaded from hlayiso.com 18 September 2015 NSC 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 1,9 Cu 1,0 Li 1,5 Be Elektronegatiwiteit 63,5 Simbool 2,0 B 2,5 C 3,0 N 3,5 O 4,0 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 Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). ### Page 19 Downloaded from hlayiso.com Physical Sciences P2 19 September 2015 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 − + 2+ MnO 4 + 8H + 5e− ⇌ Mn + 4H 2 O + 1,51 − − Cℓ 2 (g) + 2e ⇌ 2Cℓ + 1,36 2− + 3+ Cr 2 O 7 + 14H + 6e− ⇌ 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 2+ Pt + 2e− ⇌ Pt + 1,20 − − Br 2 (ℓ) + 2e ⇌ 2Br + 1,07 − + NO 3 + 4H + 3e− ⇌ NO(g) + 2H 2 O + 0,96 2+ − Hg + 2e ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85 Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë + Ag + e− ⇌ Ag + 0,80 Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë − + NO 3 + 2H + e− ⇌ NO 2 (g) + H 2 O + 0,80 3+ 2+ Fe + e− ⇌ 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 3+ Fe + 3e− ⇌ Fe − 0,06 2+ Pb + 2e− ⇌ Pb − 0,13 2+ Sn + 2e− ⇌ Sn − 0,14 2+ Ni + 2e− ⇌ Ni − 0,27 2+ − Co + 2e ⇌ Co − 0,28 2+ Cd + 2e− ⇌ Cd − 0,40 3+ − 2+ Cr +e ⇌ Cr − 0,41 2+ Fe + 2e− ⇌ Fe − 0,44 3+ Cr + 3e− ⇌ Cr − 0,74 2+ Zn + 2e− ⇌ Zn − 0,76 − − 2H 2 O + 2e ⇌ H 2 (g) + 2OH − 0,83 2+ Cr + 2e− ⇌ Cr − 0,91 2+ Mn + 2e− ⇌ Mn − 1,18 3+ Aℓ + 3e− ⇌ Aℓ − 1,66 2+ − Mg + 2e ⇌ Mg − 2,36 + Na + e− ⇌ Na − 2,71 2+ Ca + 2e− ⇌ Ca − 2,87 2+ − Sr + 2e ⇌ Sr − 2,89 2+ Ba + 2e− ⇌ Ba − 2,90 + - Cs + e ⇌ Cs - 2,92 + K + e− ⇌ K − 2,93 + Li + e− ⇌ Li − 3,05 Common examination for participating schools in Metro South Education District (MSED). 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