NSC exam, Physical Science P2, Feb/March 2013
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION -
1. Answer ALL questions
2. Question paper consists of TWO sections: SECTION A (25) SECTION B (125)
3. You may use a non-programmable calculator
4. Use appropriate mathematical instruments
5. Use appropriate mathematical instruments
6. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal place
QUESTION 1; ONE WORD ITEMS -
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question
Marks: 5
Question 1:

The homologous series to which compounds with the functional group –OH belong

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Question 2:

The process in which large alkane molecules are broken up into smaller alkanes and alkenes

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Question 3:

The amount of products formed or reactants used per unit time in a chemical reaction

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Question 4:

The process in which electricity is used to decompose a chemical substance 

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Question 5:

The name of the industrial process used in the production of ammonia 

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QUESTION 2; MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS -
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A–D)
Marks: 20
Question 1:

Which ONE of the following compounds has the highest melting point?

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Question 2:

Which of the compounds above are structural isomers?

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Question 3:

This reaction is an example of …

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Question 4:

Activation energy can best be described as the minimum energy required to …

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Question 5:

Which ONE of the following CORRECTLY describes the effect of an INCREASE IN TEMPERATURE on a reaction at equilibrium?

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Question 6:

Each of the reactions represented below is at equilibrium in a closed container. In which ONE of these reactions will an INCREASE IN PRESSURE (by decreasing the volume) favour the formation of products?

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Question 7:

Which ONE of the following half-reactions occurs at the CATHODE during the electrolysis of a solution of CuCℓ2?

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Question 8:

When a galvanic (voltaic) cell delivers current, the salt bridge …

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Question 9:

Which ONE of the following metals is the strongest reducing agent?

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Question 10:

The chlor-alkali process leads to the production of two gases. Which ONE of the following CORRECTLY shows the gases produced at the anode and cathode of this cell?

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SECTION B -
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Show the formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.
2. Round off your final numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal places.
QUESTION 3
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QUESTION 3,1 -
Write down the letter representing the compound which: (A compound may be used more than once.)
Marks: 6
Question 1:

Is an aldehyde

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Question 2:

Has the general formula CnH2n

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Question 3:

Is unsaturated 

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Question 4:

Is a ketone 

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Question 5:

Is a hydrocarbon 

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Question 6:

Can be prepared by the reaction of an alcohol with a carboxylic acid

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QUESTION 3,2 - Write down the structural formula of:
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Compound A

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Question 2:

Compound D 

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QUESTION 3.3 - Write down the following:
Marks: 3
Question 1:

NAME of the functional group of compound F 

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Question 2:

IUPAC name of compound B 

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QUESTION 4
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QUESTION 4.1 - Compound A is used as a fuel in gas burners.
Marks: 10
Question 1:

Is compound A in the GAS, LIQUID or SOLID phase at 25 °C? 

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Question 2:

How will the boiling point of an ISOMER of compound A compare to that of compound A? Write down HIGHER THAN, LOWER THAN or EQUAL TO. Refer to MOLECULAR STRUCTURE,
INTERMOLECULAR FORCES and the ENERGY needed to explain the answer.

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Question 3:

Using molecular formulae, write down the balanced equation for the combustion of compound A in excess oxygen.

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Question 4:

Compound A has a lower boiling point than compound B. Give reasons for this difference in boiling points by referring to the following:



• Structural differences between the two compounds
• Polarity

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QUESTION 4.2 - Consider the boiling points of compounds C and D.
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Give a reason for this difference in boiling points by referring to the intermolecular forces present in EACH of these compounds.

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Question 2:

Which ONE of compound C or D has a higher vapour pressure?
Refer to their boiling points to give a reason for the answer.

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QUESTION 5
Marks: 1
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Question 1:

Is butan-1-ol a PRIMARY, SECONDARY or TERTIARY alcohol? 

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QUESTION 5.2 - Product P is formed when butan-1-ol is heated in the presence of concentrated sulphuric acid.
Write down the following:
Marks: 6
Question 1:

Name of the type of reaction that takes place

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Question 2:

Balanced equation for the reaction that takes place using structural formulae

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QUESTION 5.3 - Product R is formed when butan-1-ol reacts with ethanoic acid in the presence of an acid catalyst.
Write down the following:
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Name of the type of reaction that takes place 

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Question 2:

Structural formula of the organic product formed 

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QUESTION 5.4 - When HBr reacts with butan-1-ol, compound Q, a haloalkane, is formed.
Write down the following:
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Name of the type of reaction that takes place 

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Question 2:

IUPAC name of the haloalkane formed 

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QUESTION 6
Marks: 2
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Question 1:

Write down the name of the flask labelled Z.

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Question 2:

Write down ONE function of the item of apparatus labelled Y in THIS investigation.

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QUESTION 6.3 - FROM THE TABLE, write down the following:
Marks: 2
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Question 1:

The independent variable for this investigation 

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Question 2:

ONE controlled variable 

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QUESTION 6.4
Marks: 3
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Question 1:

Which graph, P or Q, represents Experiment 2? Refer to the data given in the table, as well as the shape of the graph, to explain how you arrived at the answer

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QUESTION 6.5
Marks: 1
Question 1:

Give a reason why the rate of hydrogen production slows down towards the end in both experiments.

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QUESTION 6.6
Marks: 6
Question 1:

Calculate the mass of zinc used to prepare 0,24 dm3 of hydrogen gas at room temperature. Assume that 1 mole of hydrogen gas has a volume of 24,04 dm3 at room temperature.

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QUESTION 7
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QUESTION 7.1
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? Give a reason for the answer.

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QUESTION 7.2 - The graphs below, not drawn to scale, show how the amounts of reactants present in the container change with time at a specific temperature. The volume of the container is 5 dm3 .
Marks: 12
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Question 1:

How does the rate of the forward reaction at time t1 compare to that at time t2? Write down GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO. Use the graphs to give a reason for the answer.

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Question 2:

How does the rate of the forward and the reverse reactions compare at time t3? Write down only GREATER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO.

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Question 3:

Calculate the equilibrium constant (Kc) for this reaction at this temperature.

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QUESTION 7.3 - The temperature is NOW increased. How will this change affect the value of the equilibrium constant?
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Write down INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME. Explain the answer.

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QUESTION 7.4 - How will each of the following changes affect the equilibrium concentration of Cℓ2(g)? Write down INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Water vapour is added into the container. 

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Question 2:

A catalyst is added. 

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Question 3:

The volume of the container is increased.

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QUESTION 8
Marks: 17
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Question 1:

Apart from concentration, write down TWO other conditions needed for the hydrogen half-cell to function at standard conditions.

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Question 2:

Write down the name of the item of apparatus labelled X.

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Question 3:

Is magnesium the ANODE or CATHODE in the cell above? Refer to the relative strengths of reducing agents to explain the answer.

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Question 4:

Write down the cell notation for this cell.

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Question 5:

Calculate the standard reduction potential of the magnesium half-cell. Show ALL your working.

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Question 6:

Write down the balanced NET (overall) cell reaction that takes place in this cell. No spectator ions are required.

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QUESTION 9
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QUESTION 9.1
Marks: 1
Question 1:

Write down the name of the type of electrochemical cell (ELECTROLYTIC or
GALVANIC) of which the above two cells are examples.

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QUESTION 9.2 - Pure copper is used as one of the electrodes in each of the cells above. In which cell (A or B) is the pure copper the:
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Cathode 

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Question 2:

Anode

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QUESTION 9.3 - Consider cell B. Initially the CuSO4(aq) has a blue colour.
Marks: 5
Question 1:

How will the intensity of the blue colour change whilst the cell is functioning? Write down INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS
THE SAME. Give a reason for the answer.

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Question 2:

Write down the half-reaction that takes place at the pure copper electrode.

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QUESTION 9.4 - Consider cell A.
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Give a reason why the sludge formed in this cell is of economic importance.

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Question 2:

Name ONE negative impact that the energy usage in this process has on the environment.

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QUESTION 10
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QUESTION 10.1
Marks: 1
Question 1:

Write down the general name given to cells that are rechargeable. 

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QUESTION 10.2
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Write down the balanced net (overall) cell reaction that takes place in this cell.

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QUESTION 10.3 - The emf of one such cell is 1,65 V and its capacity is 1 500 mA∙h.
Marks: 6
Question 1:

Define the term cell capacity.

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Question 2:

Calculate the maximum electrical work that can be done by this cell.

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QUESTION 11
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QUESTION 11.1 - Write down the NAME or FORMULA of:
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Gas A

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Question 2:

Gas B

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Question 3:

Fertiliser F

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QUESTION 11.2 - Sulphuric acid is used to prepare fertiliser C.
Write down the following
Marks: 4
Question 1:

The name of the industrial process used to prepare sulphuric acid 

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Question 2:

A balanced equation for the preparation of fertiliser C 

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QUESTION 11.3 - Gases D and E are prepared during the Ostwald process.
Write down the following:
Marks: 5
Question 1:

Name given to the preparation of gas D from ammonia

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Question 2:

Balanced equation for the preparation of gas D

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Question 3:

NAME or FORMULA of gas E

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