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SENIOR CERTIFICATE
GRADE 12
PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY (P2)
FEBRUARY/MARCH 2016
MARKS: 150
TIME: 3 hours
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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION
1. Write your centre number and examination number in the appropriate spaces
in the ANSWER BOOK and on the GRAPH SHEET.
2. This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer QUESTION 5.3.2 on

the attached GRAPH SHEET. 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.


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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS
Four options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter
(A–D) next to the question number (1.1–1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, for example
1.11 E.
1.1 Which ONE of the following compounds is an aldehyde?
A CH 3 COCH 3
B CH 3 CH 2 CHO
C CH 3 CH 2 COOH
D CH 3 CH 2 CH 2 OH (2)
1.2 The equation below represents the decomposition of calcium carbonate.
CaCO 3 (s)  CaO(s) + CO 2 (g)
Which ONE of the following factors will increase the initial rate of
decomposition of calcium carbonate?
A Pressure
B Temperature
C Concentration
D Mass of CaCO 3 (s) (2)
1.3 Consider the cell notation of the galvanic cell below.
Zn│Zn2+║Cu2+│Cu
Which ONE of the following statements regarding this cell is TRUE?
A Copper is formed at the cathode.
B Copper is formed at the anode.
C Zinc is formed at the anode.
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1.4 Which ONE of the following compounds will react with sodium hydroxide
(NaOH) in a neutralisation reaction?
A CH 3 CHO
B CH 3 COOH
C CH 3 COCH 3
D CH 3 CH 2 OH (2)
1.5 Consider the reactant Y in the following reaction:
Y + H 2 O ⇌ H 3 O+ + H2PO −4
The formula of Y is:
A PO 34−
B H2PO −4
C HPO 24−
D H 3 PO 4 (2)
1.6 A gardener needs a fertiliser with the highest percentage of the relevant
nutrient to obtain a green lawn.
Which ONE of the following NPK fertilisers will give the best results?
A 8:1:5
B 7:1:1
C 3:2:3
D 3:1:5 (2)


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1.7 The activation energy for a certain reaction is 50 kJ∙mol-1. Energy is absorbed
when this reaction takes place.
Which ONE of the following is CORRECT for the REVERSE reaction?
ACTIVATION ENERGY HEAT OF REACTION

(E A) (ΔH)
A E A > 50 kJ∙mol-1 ΔH > 0
B E A > 50 kJ∙mol-1 ΔH < 0
C E A < 50 kJ∙mol-1 ΔH < 0
D E A < 50 kJ∙mol-1 ΔH > 0 (2)
1.8 Which ONE of the following pairs of compounds are FUNCTIONAL isomers?
A Methanol and methanal
B Butane and 2-methylpropane
C Propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol
D Propanoic acid and methyl ethanoate (2)
1.9 The balanced equations for three reactions at equilibrium in a closed

container are given below.
(i) C 2 H 4 (g) + H 2 (g) ⇌ C 2 H 6 (g)

(ii) Fe 3 O 4 (s) + 4H 2 (g) ⇌ 3Fe(s) + 4H 2 O(g)
(iii) SO 3 (g) + NO(g) ⇌ NO 2 (g) + SO 2 (g)
In which reaction(s) will the equilibrium position shift when the volume of the
reaction vessel is decreased at constant temperature?
A (i) only
B (i) and (ii) only
C (i) and (iii) only
D (i), (ii) and (iii) (2)


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1.10 In each of the electrolytic cells below, copper(II) sulphate is used as the
electrolyte. The electrodes are either carbon (C) or copper (Cu).
(i) (ii) (iii)
Cu Cu C Cu Cu C
In which cell(s) will the concentration of the electrolyte remain constant during
electrolysis?
A (i) only
B (i) and (ii) only
C (i) and (iii) only
D (ii) and (iii) only (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)
2.1 Consider the organic compounds represented by the letters A to C below.

A Cℓ H H
H C C C H
H H
H H H H H
H C C C C C C H
H H H Cℓ H H
B H H H H C H H
H C C C C O H H C C C H
H H H H H O H
Write down the:
2.1.1 Name of the homologous series to which compound C belongs (1)
2.1.2 IUPAC name of compound A (3)

2.1.3 Structural formula of a tertiary alcohol that is a structural isomer of
compound B (2)
2.2 An alcohol and methanoic acid are heated in the presence of concentrated
sulphuric acid to form an ester.
2.2.1 What is the role of the concentrated sulphuric acid in this reaction? (1)
2.2.2 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the inorganic product
formed. (1)
The ester contains 6,67% hydrogen (H), 40% carbon (C) and 53,33%
oxygen (O). The molar mass of the ester is 60 g·mol-1.
Use a calculation to determine its:

2.2.3 Empirical formula (5)
2.2.4 Molecular formula (3)
Write down the:
2.2.5 Structural formula of methanoic acid (1)
2.2.6 IUPAC name of the ester (2)
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3.1 Define the term boiling point. (2)
3.2 What is the relationship between strength of intermolecular forces and boiling
point? (1)
The relationship between strength of intermolecular forces and boiling point is

investigated using four organic compounds from different homologous series. The
compounds and their boiling points are given in the table below.
COMPOUND BOILING POINT (°C)

A Propane -42
B Propan-2-one 56
C Propan-1-ol 97
D Propanoic acid 141
3.3 Refer to the TYPE and the STRENGTH of intermolecular forces to explain the
difference in boiling points between:
3.3.1 Compounds A and B (3)
3.3.2 Compounds C and D (3)
3.4 Is compound B a GAS or a LIQUID at room temperature? (1)

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The flow diagram below shows different organic reactions using CH 2 = CH 2 as the
starting reactant. X, Y and Z represent different organic compounds.
Reaction 4 Reaction 1
C2H6 CH2 = CH2 Y
Reaction 2 + HCℓ
Reaction 3
X Z
4.1 During Reaction 1, CH 2 = CH 2 undergoes polymerisation to form

compound Y.
For this reaction, write down the:
4.1.1 Type of polymerisation (1)
4.1.2 NAME of compound Y (1)
4.2 For Reaction 2, write down the:
4.2.1 IUPAC name of compound X (2)
4.2.2 Type of addition reaction of which this is an example (1)
4.3 During Reaction 3, compound X reacts with excess hot water.
Write down the:
4.3.1 STRUCTURAL FORMULA of compound Z (2)
4.3.2 NAME or FORMULA of the INORGANIC product (1)
4.4 Reaction 4 is an addition reaction.
4.4.1 Is C 2 H 6 a SATURATED or an UNSATURATED compound? Give a

reason for the answer. (2)
4.4.2 Write down the NAME or FORMULA of the INORGANIC reactant

needed for this reaction. (1)
4.4.3 Using molecular formulae, write down a balanced equation for the
complete combustion of C 2 H 6 . (3)
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NOTE: The graph for QUESTION 5.3.2 must be drawn on the GRAPH SHEET
attached at the end of the QUESTION PAPER.
Methanol and hydrochloric acid react according to the following balanced equation:
CH 3 OH(aq) + HCℓ(aq)  CH 3 Cℓ(aq) + H 2 O(ℓ)
5.1 State TWO factors that can INCREASE the rate of this reaction. (2)
5.2 Define the term reaction rate. (2)
5.3 The rate of the reaction between methanol and hydrochloric acid is
investigated. The concentration of HCℓ(aq) was measured at different time
intervals. The following results were obtained:
TIME (MINUTES) HCℓ CONCENTRATION (mol∙dm-3)

0 1,90
15 1,45
55 1,10
100 0,85
215 0,60
5.3.1 Calculate the average reaction rate, in (mol∙dm-3)∙min-1 during the

first 15 minutes. (3)
5.3.2 Use the data in the table to draw a graph of concentration versus
time on the attached GRAPH SHEET.
NOTE: The graph is not a straight line.
(ATTACH THIS GRAPH SHEET TO YOUR ANSWER BOOK.) (3)
5.3.3 From the graph, determine the concentration of HCℓ(aq) at the

40th minute. (1)
5.3.4 Use the collision theory to explain why the reaction rate decreases
with time. Assume that the temperature remains constant. (3)
5.3.5 Calculate the mass of CH 3 Cℓ(aq) in the flask at the 215th minute.
The volume of the reagents remains 60 cm3 during the reaction. (5)
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Initially, 2,2 g of pure CO 2 (g) is sealed in an empty 5 dm3 container at 900 °C.
6.1 Calculate the initial concentration of CO 2 (g). (4)
6.2 Give a reason why equilibrium will not be established. (1)
CaCO 3 (s) is now added to the 2,2 g CO 2 (g) in the container and after a while
equilibrium is established at 900 °C according to the following balanced equation:
CaCO 3 (s) ⇌ CaO(s) + CO 2 (g)
The equilibrium constant for this reaction at 900 °C is 0,0108.
6.3 Give a reason why this reaction will only reach equilibrium in a SEALED
container. (1)
6.4 Calculate the minimum mass of CaCO 3 (s) that must be added to the
container to achieve equilibrium. (7)
6.5 How will EACH of the following changes affect the amount of CO 2 (g)?
Write down only INCREASES, DECREASES or REMAINS THE SAME.
6.5.1 More CaCO 3 (s) is added at 900 °C (1)
6.5.2 The pressure is increased (1)
6.6 It is found that the equilibrium constant (K c ) for this reaction is 2,6 x 10-6 at
727 °C. Is the reaction EXOTHERMIC or ENDOTHERMIC? Fully explain how
you arrived at the answer. (4)
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7.1 Define an acid in terms of the Lowry-Brønsted theory. (2)
7.2 Carbonated water is an aqueous solution of carbonic acid, H 2 CO 3 .

H 2 CO 3 (aq) ionises in two steps when it dissolves in water.
7.2.1 Write down the FORMULA of the conjugate base of H 2 CO 3 (aq). (1)
7.2.2 Write down a balanced equation for the first step in the ionisation of
carbonic acid. (3)
7.2.3 The pH of a carbonic acid solution at 25 °C is 3,4. Calculate the

hydroxide ion concentration in the solution. (5)
7.3 X is a monoprotic acid.
7.3.1 State the meaning of the term monoprotic. (1)
7.3.2 A sample of acid X is titrated with a standard sodium hydroxide

solution using a suitable indicator.
At the endpoint it is found that 25 cm3 of acid X is neutralised by

27,5 cm3 of the sodium hydroxide solution of concentration
0,1 mol∙dm-3.
Calculate the concentration of acid X. (5)
7.3.3 The concentration of H 3 O+ ions in the sample of acid X is

2,4 x 10-4 mol∙dm-3.
Is acid X a WEAK or a STRONG acid? Explain the answer by

referring to the answer in QUESTION 7.3.2. (3)
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An electrochemical cell consisting of half-cells A and B is assembled under standard

conditions as shown below.
Half-cell A Pt, Cℓ 2 (101,3 kPa) | Cℓ- (1 mol∙dm-3)

Half-cell B Mg2+ (1 mol∙dm-3) | Mg(s)
8.1 At which half-cell, A or B, are electrons released into the external circuit? (1)
8.2 Write down the:
8.2.1 Reduction half-reaction that takes place in this cell (2)
8.2.2 NAME or FORMULA of the substance whose oxidation number

DECREASES (1)
8.3 Calculate the initial cell potential of this cell when it is in operation. (4)
8.4 Write down an observation that will be made in half-cell B as the cell
operates. Give a reason for the answer. (2)
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The electrochemical cell below is set up to demonstrate the purification of copper.
B A
Copper(II) chloride
solution
9.1 Write down the type of electrochemical cell illustrated above. (1)
The graphs below show the change in mass of the electrodes whilst the cell is in
operation.
P
Mass (g)
Time (min.)
9.2 Define a reducing agent in terms of electron transfer. (2)
9.3 Which graph represents the change in mass of electrode A? (1)
9.4 Write down the half-reaction that takes place at electrode A. (2)
9.5 Electrodes A and B are now replaced by graphite electrodes. It is observed

that chlorine gas (Cℓ 2 ) is released at one of the electrodes.
At which electrode (A or B) is chlorine gas formed? Fully explain how it is

formed. (3)
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Ammonium nitrate is an important fertiliser. It is produced by reacting nitric acid with

ammonia. Both nitric acid and ammonia are prepared on a large scale in industry.
10.1 Write down the name of the industrial preparation of nitric acid. (1)
10.2 The catalytic oxidation of ammonia is one of the steps in the process named
in QUESTION 10.1.
Write down the NAMES or FORMULAE of the TWO products formed in this
step. (2)
10.3 Write down a balanced equation for the preparation of ammonium nitrate. (3)
10.4 Calculate the mass, in kilogram, of ammonium nitrate that can be made from
6,8 x 104 kg of ammonia and excess nitric acid.
(One mole of ammonia produces one mole of ammonium nitrate.) (3)
10.5 Ammonium nitrate is often mixed with potassium chloride and ammonium
phosphate. Give a reason why it is mixed with these compounds. (1)
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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
Standaardtemperatuur Tθ 273 K
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
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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
Cu
1,9
1,0
1,5
2,0
2,5
3,0
3,5
4,0
Li Be Elektronegatiwiteit
63,5
Simbool B C N O F Ne
7 9 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Aℓ
0,9
1,2
1,5
1,8
2,1
2,5
3,0
Na Mg Approximate relative atomic mass Si P S 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
1,0
1,3
1,5
1,6
1,6
1,5
1,8
1,8
1,8
1,9
1,6
1,6
1,8
2,0
2,4
2,8
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se 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
1,0
1,2
1,4
1,8
1,9
2,2
2,2
2,2
1,9
1,7
1,7
1,8
1,9
2,1
2,5
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te 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
Tℓ
0,7
0,9
1,6
1,8
1,8
1,9
2,0
2,5
Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Pb Bi Po At Rn
133 137 139 179 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
87 88 89
0,7
0,9
Fr 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
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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
−
+ 8H + 5e−
2+
⇌
+
MnO 4 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
Pt + 2e−
2+
⇌ Pt + 1,20
Br 2 (ℓ) + 2e− ⇌ 2Br− + 1,07
− + −
NO 3 + 4H + 3e ⇌ NO(g) + 2H 2 O + 0,96
Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë

−
Hg
2+
+ 2e ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
Ag + e−
+
⇌
Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
Ag + 0,80
− + −
NO 3 + 2H + e ⇌ NO 2 (g) + H 2 O + 0,80
+ e−
3+ 2+
Fe ⇌ 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
+ 3e− − 0,06
3+
Fe ⇌ Fe
+ 2e− − 0,13
2+
Pb ⇌ Pb
+ 2e− − 0,14
2+
Sn ⇌ Sn
+ 2e− − 0,27
2+
Ni ⇌ Ni
−
− 0,28
2+
Co + 2e ⇌ Co
+ 2e− − 0,40
2+
Cd ⇌ Cd
− 2+
− 0,41
3+
Cr +e ⇌ Cr
+ 2e− − 0,44
2+
Fe ⇌ Fe
+ 3e− − 0,74
3+
Cr ⇌ Cr
+ 2e− − 0,76
2+
Zn ⇌ Zn
− −
2H 2 O + 2e ⇌ H 2 (g) + 2OH − 0,83
+ 2e− − 0,91
2+
Cr ⇌ Cr
+ 2e− − 1,18
2+
Mn ⇌ Mn
Aℓ + 3e− Aℓ − 1,66
3+
⇌
−
− 2,36
2+
Mg + 2e ⇌ Mg
Na + e− − 2,71
+
⇌ Na
+ 2e− − 2,87
2+
Ca ⇌ Ca
−
− 2,89
2+
Sr + 2e ⇌ Sr
+ 2e− − 2,90
2+
Ba ⇌ Ba
+ -
Cs + e ⇌ Cs - 2,92
K + e− − 2,93
+
⇌ K
Li + e− − 3,05
+
⇌ Li
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TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4B: STANDAARD-REDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
θ
Half-reactions/Halfreaksies E (V)
−
− 3,05
+
Li + e ⇌ Li
K + e− − 2,93
+
⇌ K
−
− 2,92
+
Cs + e ⇌ Cs
+ 2e− − 2,90
2+
Ba ⇌ Ba
−
− 2,89
2+
Sr + 2e ⇌ Sr
+ 2e− − 2,87
2+
Ca ⇌ Ca
Na + e− − 2,71
+
⇌ Na
−
− 2,36
2+
Mg + 2e ⇌ Mg
Aℓ + 3e− Aℓ − 1,66
3+
⇌
−
− 1,18
2+
Mn + 2e ⇌ Mn
+ 2e− − 0,91
2+
Cr ⇌ Cr
Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë
2H 2 O + 2e− ⇌ H 2 (g) + 2OH− − 0,83

−
− 0,76
2+
⇌
Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë

Zn + 2e Zn
+ 3e− − 0,74
3+
Cr ⇌ Cr
+ 2e− − 0,44
2+
Fe ⇌ Fe
− 2+
− 0,41
3+
Cr +e ⇌ Cr
+ 2e− − 0,40
2+
Cd ⇌ Cd
−
− 0,28
2+
Co + 2e ⇌ Co
+ 2e− − 0,27
2+
Ni ⇌ Ni
+ 2e− − 0,14
2+
Sn ⇌ Sn
−
− 0,13
2+
Pb + 2e ⇌ Pb
+ 3e− − 0,06
3+
Fe ⇌ Fe
2H + 2e−
+
⇌ H 2 (g) 0,00
S + 2H + 2e−
+
⇌ H 2 S(g) + 0,14
4+ − 2+
Sn + 2e ⇌ Sn + 0,15
+ e−
2+ +
Cu ⇌ Cu + 0,16
2− −
⇌
+
SO 4 + 4H + 2e SO 2 (g) + 2H 2 O + 0,17
2+ −
Cu + 2e ⇌ Cu + 0,34
− −
2H 2 O + O 2 + 4e ⇌ 4OH + 0,40
SO 2 + 4H + 4e−
+
⇌ S + 2H 2 O + 0,45
Cu + e−
+
⇌ Cu + 0,52
− −
I 2 + 2e ⇌ 2I + 0,54
O 2 (g) + 2H + 2e−
+
⇌ H2O2 + 0,68
3+ − 2+
Fe +e ⇌ Fe + 0,77
− + −
NO 3 + 2H + e ⇌ NO 2 (g) + H 2 O + 0,80
+ −
Ag + e ⇌ Ag + 0,80
−
Hg
2+
+ 2e ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
−
+ 4H + 3e−
+
NO 3 ⇌ NO(g) + 2H 2 O + 0,96
− −
Br 2 (ℓ) + 2e ⇌ 2Br + 1,07
+ 2 e−
2+
Pt ⇌ Pt + 1,20
+ − 2+
MnO 2 + 4H + 2e ⇌ Mn + 2H 2 O + 1,23
O 2 (g) + 4H + 4e−
+
⇌ 2H 2 O + 1,23
2−
Cr 2 O 7 + 14H + 6e−
3+
⇌
+
2Cr + 7H 2 O + 1,33
− −
Cℓ 2 (g) + 2e ⇌ 2Cℓ + 1,36
− − 2+
⇌
+
MnO 4 + 8H + 5e Mn + 4H 2 O + 1,51
+ −
H 2 O 2 + 2H +2 e ⇌ 2H 2 O +1,77
+ e−
3+ 2+
Co ⇌ Co + 1,81
F 2 (g) + 2e− ⇌ 2F− + 2,87
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Graph of concentration versus time

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PHYSICAL SCIENCES: CHEMISTRY (P2)

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Physical Sciences/P2 2 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

2. This question paper consists of TEN questions. Answer QUESTION 5.3.2 on

3. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.

5. Leave ONE line between two subquestions, for example between

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.

11. Give brief motivations, discussions et cetera where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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Physical Sciences/P2 3 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016

QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

1.1 Which ONE of the following compounds is an aldehyde?

1.2 The equation below represents the decomposition of calcium carbonate.

CaCO 3 (s)  CaO(s) + CO 2 (g)

D Mass of CaCO 3 (s) (2)

1.3 Consider the cell notation of the galvanic cell below.

Which ONE of the following statements regarding this cell is TRUE?

A Copper is formed at the cathode.

B Copper is formed at the anode.

C Zinc is formed at the anode.

D Zinc is formed at the cathode. (2)

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1.5 Consider the reactant Y in the following reaction:

The formula of Y is:

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Which ONE of the following is CORRECT for the REVERSE reaction?

ACTIVATION ENERGY HEAT OF REACTION

A Methanol and methanal

B Butane and 2-methylpropane

C Propan-1-ol and propan-2-ol

D Propanoic acid and methyl ethanoate (2)

1.9 The balanced equations for three reactions at equilibrium in a closed

(i) C 2 H 4 (g) + H 2 (g) ⇌ C 2 H 6 (g)

B (i) and (ii) only

C (i) and (iii) only

D (i), (ii) and (iii) (2)

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B (i) and (ii) only

C (i) and (iii) only

D (ii) and (iii) only (2)

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Physical Sciences/P2 7 DBE/Feb.–Mar. 2016

QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

2.1 Consider the organic compounds represented by the letters A to C below.

Write down the:

2.1.1 Name of the homologous series to which compound C belongs (1)

2.1.2 IUPAC name of compound A (3)

Use a calculation to determine its:

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)