NSC exam, Physical Science P2, November 2013
Assignment Type: Revision Paper
Total Marks: Unmarked
INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION -
1.Answer ALL the questions.
2. This question paper consists of TWO sections:
SECTION A and SECTION B
3.Use a non-programmable calculator.
4.Use appropriate mathematical instruments.
5.Data sheets and a periodic table are attached for your use
6.Round off final numericals to two decimal places
SECTION A
QUESTION 1 -
Give ONE word/term for each of the following descriptions. Write only the word/term next to the question number
Marks: 5
Question 1:

The industrial preparation of nitrogen gas from liquid air

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Question 2:

The removal of water from a compound during a reaction 

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Question 3:

A theory used to explain how factors, such as temperature, change the rate of
a reaction

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Question 4:

The general term used to describe a substance that donates electrons to
another substance

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Question 5:

The general term used to describe a class of organic compounds in which
one member differs from the previous one by a CH2 group

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QUESTION 2 - MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Marks: 20
Question 1:

Which ONE of the following is the functional group of aldehydes?



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Question 2:

Which ONE of the following hydrocarbons always gives a product with the same IUPAC name when ANY ONE of its hydrogen atoms is replaced with a chlorine atom?

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Question 3:

Which ONE of the following is the correct IUPAC name for compound X?

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Question 4:

The graphs represent the molecular distribution for a reaction at different temperatures.


Which ONE of the graphs above represents the reaction at the highest temperature?

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Question 5:

The reaction represented below reaches equilibrium in a closed container.

CuO(s) + H2(g) ⇌ Cu(s) + H2O(g)     ∆H < 0

Which ONE of the following changes will increase the yield of products?

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Question 6:

The graph below represents the decomposition of N2O4(g) in a closed container according to the following equation:


Which ONE of the following correctly describes the situation at t1?

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Question 7:

Which ONE of the following is the strongest oxidising agent?

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Question 8:

Which ONE of the following statements about a galvanic cell in operation is
CORRECT?

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Question 9:

The function of the salt bridge in a galvanic cell in operation is to ...

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Question 10:

The major product formed at the ANODE in a membrane cell is .

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SECTION B -
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
Attached Section Resource:
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QUESTION 3.1 -
Write down the letter(s) that represent(s) the following:
Marks: 6
Question 1:

Alkenes

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Question 2:

A ketone 

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Question 3:

A compound with the general formula CnH2n-2 

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Question 4:

A structural isomer of cyclohexene 

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QUESTION 3.2 -
Write down the IUPAC name of compound:
Marks: 6
Question 1:

A

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Question 2:

E

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Question 3:

F

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QUESTION 3.3 -
Compound D is prepared by reacting two organic compounds in the presence of an acid as catalyst.
Write down the following:
Marks: 5
Question 1:

Homologous series to which compound D belongs 

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Question 2:

Structural formula of compound D 

Your answer: Resource(s)
Question 3:

IUPAC name of the organic acid used to prepare compound D

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Question 4:

NAME or FORMULA of the catalyst used 

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QUESTION 4
Attached Section Resource:
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QUESTION 4.1 -
For this investigation, write down the following:
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Independent variable 

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Question 2:

Dependent variable 

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QUESTION 4.2
Marks: 1
Question 1:

From the passage above REFER question 4, write down a phrase that shows that this
investigation is a fair test.

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QUESTION 4.3 -
Which sample (P, Q or R) is the:
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Alkane

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Question 2:

Alcohol 

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Question 3:

Refer to boiling point and the type of intermolecular forces present between alcohol molecules to give a reason for the answer in
QUESTION 4.3.2

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QUESTION 4.4
Marks: 4
Question 1:

The alkane is identified as pentane. Will the boiling point of hexane be HIGHER THAN or LOWER THAN that of pentane? Refer to MOLECULAR STRUCTURE, INTERMOLECULAR FORCES and ENERGY needed to explain the answer.

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QUESTION 5 -
Two straight chain compounds, P and Q, each have the following molecular formula: P: C4H10 Q: C4H8
QUESTION 5.1
Marks: 1
Question 1:

Write down the name of the homologous series to which Q belongs

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QUESTION 5.2 -
Compound P reacts with chlorine to form 2-chlorobutane. Write down the following :
Marks: 6
Question 1:

A balanced chemical equation, using MOLECULAR FORMULAE, for the reaction that takes place 2

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Question 2:

The type of reaction that takes place

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Question 3:

One reaction condition (other than the solvent needed)

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Question 4:

One reaction condition (other than the solvent needed)

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QUESTION 5.3 -
Compound Q takes part in reactions as shown in the flow diagram below.
Write down the:
Marks: 9
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Question 1:

Structural formula for 2,3-dibromobutane

Your answer: Resource(s)
Question 2:

IUPAC name of compound Q

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Question 3:

Balanced equation, using structural formulae, for reaction 1 

Your answer: Resource(s)
Question 4:

Type of reaction that occurs in reaction 1 

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QUESTION 6
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QUESTION 6.1 - For this investigation, write down the:
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Independent variable

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Question 2:

Dependent variable

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QUESTION 6.2 -
The results obtained are shown in the graph below.
Marks: 2
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Question 1:

Which catalyst is the most effective? Give a reason for the answer.

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QUESTION 6.3
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Fully explain, by referring to the collision theory, how a catalyst increases the rate of a reaction.

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QUESTION 6.4
Marks: 3
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Question 1:

Calculate the AVERAGE rate of decomposition (in mol∙dm-3·s-1) of H2O2(aq) in the first 400 s.

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QUESTION 6.5
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Will the rate of decomposition at 600 s be GREATER THAN, LESS THAN or EQUAL TO the rate calculated in QUESTION 6.4? Give a reason for the answer.

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QUESTION 6.6
Marks: 5
Question 1:

Calculate the mass of oxygen produced in the first 600 s if 50 cm3 of hydrogen peroxide decomposes in this time interval.

Your answer: Resource(s)
QUESTION 7
Marks: 10
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Question 1:

Is the yield of NO(g) at temperature T HIGH or LOW? Give a reason for the answer.

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Question 2:

Calculate the equilibrium concentration of NO(g) at this temperature.

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QUESTION 7.1
QUESTION 7.2
QUESTION 7.3 -
How will each of the following changes affect the YIELD of NO(g)? Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.
Marks: 2
Question 1:

The volume of the reaction vessel is decreased at constant temperature.

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Question 2:

An inert gas such as argon is added to the mixture. 

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QUESTION 7.4
Marks: 3
Question 1:

It is found that KC of the reaction increases with an increase in temperature.
Is this reaction exothermic or endothermic? Explain the answer.

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QUESTION 8
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QUESTION 8.1 -
Write down the:
Marks: 6
Question 1:

NAME or FORMULA of the oxidising agent

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Question 2:

Half-reaction which takes place at the anode

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Question 3:

Cell notation for this cell 

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QUESTION 8.2
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Calculate the standard reduction potential of Au.

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QUESTION 8.3 -
Switch S is now closed and the bulb lights up.
Marks: 2
Question 1:

How will the reading on the voltmeter now compare to the INITIAL reading of 0,14 V? Write down only LARGER THAN, SMALLER THAN or EQUAL TO.
Give a reason for the answer.

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QUESTION 9
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QUESTION 9.1
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Define the term electrolysis

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QUESTION 9.2 -
Write down the following:
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Half-reaction that occurs at the spanner

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Question 2:

NAME or FORMULA of the metal of which electrode X is made

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Question 3:

NAME or FORMULA of the oxidising agent 

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QUESTION 9.3
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Calculate the gain in mass of the spanner.

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QUESTION 10 -
Lead-acid batteries consist of several cells. A sulphuric acid solution is used as electrolyte in these batteries.
QUESTION 10.1
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Define the term electrolyte.

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QUESTION 10.2
Marks: 2
Attached Section Resource:
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Question 1:

Write down the half-reaction that takes place at the anode of this cell. 

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QUESTION 10.3
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Write down the overall cell reaction when the cell delivers current. 

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QUESTION 10.4 -
A number of the cells above are connected in series to form a 300 V battery which operates at standard conditions. Calculate the following:
Marks: 10
Question 1:

Maximum energy stored in the battery if its capacity is 7 500 A∙h

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Question 2:

Minimum number of cells in this battery

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QUESTION 11
QUESTION 11.1 -
A farmer wants to produce the following fruit and vegetables for the market: spinach; potatoes; apples
Write down the NAME of the most important primary nutrient required to enhance:
Marks: 3
Question 1:

Root growth of potato plants

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Question 2:

Leaf growth of spinach

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Question 3:

Flower and fruit production of apple trees

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QUESTION 11.2 -
Ammonia must be produced in large quantities to produce nitrogen-based fertilisers.
Marks: 4
Question 1:

Write down the name of the process used in the industrial preparation of ammonia.

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Question 2:

Write down a balanced chemical equation for the reaction that takes place in the process named above

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QUESTION 11.3
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Ammonium hydrogen phosphate, (NH4)2HPO4, is a type of fertiliser used in agriculture.

Refer to the type of elements of which this fertiliser is composed to give a reason why it will be advantageous for a farmer to use this fertiliser instead of a fertiliser such as ammonium nitrate, NH4NO3.

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QUESTION 11.4
Marks: 2
Question 1:

Describe ONE negative impact on humans when fertiliser runs off into dams and rivers as a result of rain.

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