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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION
JUNE 2017
GRADE 11

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
PAPER 2

CHEMISTRY

TIME: 3 hours

MARKS: 150

14 pages + 2 data sheets

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GAUTENG DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION

PROVINCIAL EXAMINATION

PHYSICAL SCIENCES
Paper 2: CHEMISTRY

TIME: 3 hours
MARKS: 150

INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your NAME in the appropriate space on the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of NINE questions. Answer ALL 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 open between two sub-questions, 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 substantiations, discussions, et cetera where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

Four options are given 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) in the ANSWER BOOK. For example: 1.11 E

1.1 Which of the following is NOT true of hydrogen bonds?

A. Form between hydrogen atoms in different molecules

B. Are strong intra-molecular bonds
C Hold water molecules together
D Is an attractive force between two (2) electro-negative atoms (2)

1.2 Which ONE of the following best describes the bond formed between an
H+ ion and the ammonia molecule?

A Ionic bond
B Dative covalent bond
C Covalent bond
D Metallic bond (2)

1.3 When water in its liquid form is heated, most of the energy that the water
initially absorbs is used to ...

A raise the temperature of the water.

B break the covalent bonds between the hydrogen and oxygen atoms in
water.
C make the water boil.
D break the hydrogen bonds between the water molecules. (2)

1.4 The correct order of intermolecular forces arranged from weakest to

strongest will be:

A dipole-dipole, London / dispersion, ionic, and hydrogen-bonding

B London / dispersion, ionic, dipole-dipole, and hydrogen-bonding
C London / dispersion, dipole-dipole, hydrogen and ionic-bonds
D hydrogen, dipole-dipole, London / dispersion and ionic-bonds (2)

1.5 The gaseous substances which have polar covalent bonds between the
atoms, but the molecule as a whole is non-polar :

A CO2 (g)
B CCℓ4 (g)
C HCℓ (g)
D NH3 (g) (2)

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1.6 If the pressure on 100 g of an enclosed nitrogen gas is doubled and the
temperature is kept constant, the average speed of the nitrogen gas
molecules will ...

A be doubled.
B be four times greater.
C be four times smaller.
D remain the same. (2)

1.7 Two gas syringes, A and B, each contain the same gas at STP. The volume
of syringe A is 15 cm3 and that of syringe B is 25 cm3 as shown below.
Assume ideal gas behaviour.

Which ONE of the following statements is CORRECT?

A The average kinetic energy of the molecules in A is less than that of the
molecules in B.
B The total kinetic energy of the molecules in A is more than that of the
molecules in B.
C The number of gas molecules in A is equal to the number of gas
molecules in B.
D The product pV in A is equal to the product pV in B. (2)

1.8 0,3 mole of carbon dioxide (CO2) gas and 0,3 mole of methane (CH4) gas at
STP have

I the same amount of particles.

II the same volume.
III the same mass.

A Only (I) is true.

B I, II and III are true.
C Only I and II are true.
D Only I and III are true. (2)

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1.9 The mass of 4,48 dm3 of oxygen (O2 gas) at STP is ...

A 6,4 g.
B 3,2 g.
C 4,48 g.
D 0,8 g. (2)

1.10 A certain solid has the following properties:

• Very high melting point

• Soluble in a polar solvent
• Conducts electricity only in the molten state

The solid is probably ...

A iodine.
B potassium chloride.
C lead sulphide.
D graphite. (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

In the table below, the melting points and boiling points of different substances at
standard pressure are given. Use the information given in the table to answer the
following questions.

Substance /Molecule Melting point in C° Boiling point in C°

CCℓ4 -23 77
CH4 -18 -162
He -272 -269
NaCℓ 800 1413
NH3 −77.73 −33.34
HCℓ -114.9 -85.06

2.1. Define the term boiling point. (2)

2.2 Which substance ...

2.2.1 has the weakest intermolecular forces? (1)

2.2.2 has hydrogen bonds between the molecules? (1)

2.2.3 requires the most energy to undergo phase change? (1)

2.2.4 is liquid at room temperature? (1)

2.3 Name the type of forces that exist between the molecules of:

2.3.1 CH4 (2)

2.3.2 HCℓ (2)

2.3.3 NaCℓ (2)

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QUESTION 3 (Start on a new page.)

South Africa is amongst the top 10 countries internationally that have been accused
of contributing towards the Greenhouse effect. The main air pollutants that are
generated by industries in the country are

• Carbon dioxide,
• Methane (CH4),
• Sulphur dioxide and
• Ammonia.

3.1 Define:

3.1.1 A covalent bond (2)

3.1.2 Electronegativity (2)

3.2 Draw Lewis structures to show the bonding in one (1) carbon dioxide
molecule. (2)

3.3 The chemical bonds within the methane molecule are polar and yet methane is
known to be a non-polar molecule. Explain how this phenomenon comes
about. (4)

3.4 Choose ONE of the greenhouse gases above, with a molecule shape that is:

3.4.1 Pyramidal (1)

3.4.2 Tetrahedral (1)

3.4.3 Angular (1)

3.4.4 Linear (1)

3.5 Of the pollutants listed above, choose ONE that should dissolve well in water.
Give a reason for your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on a new page.)

Life cannot exist without water. All the chemical reactions that give life occur in an
aqueous solution. Water molecules are polar molecules and are capable of forming
hydrogen bonds with other polar molecules.

4.1 Give the chemical formula for water. (1)

4.2 The water molecule is said to be a polar molecule. Explain this statement,
making reference to the electronegativity values for oxygen and hydrogen. (2)

4.3 Draw a diagram showing how water molecules are arranged in water in its
liquid state. (2)

4.4 Discuss the difference in density of water in its liquid and solid states. (2)

4.5 Water movement in plants seems to disobey gravity. Explain this statement.

(2)
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QUESTION 5 (Start on a new page.)

A group of learners investigate the relationship between the volume, temperature and
pressure of a fixed amount of helium gas in a closed balloon.

5.1 When the pressure is 102 kPa, the temperature is 29 0C and the volume is
31,8 cm3, the balloon is then released to a higher altitude. Calculate the
temperature inside the balloon at this higher altitude when the pressure drops
to 75 kPa and the volume changes to 34,5 cm3. (5)

5.2 Explain, in terms of the kinetic molecular theory, the effect that a decrease in
the temperature of a gas will have on its pressure at constant volume. (2)

5.3 Helium gas can behave as an ideal gas.

5.3.1 Define an ideal gas. (2)

5.3.2 List THREE properties of an ideal gas. (3)

5.3.3 List TWO conditions when a real gas behaves like an ideal gas. (2)

5.4 Write down the magnitude of the molar gas volume at STP. (2)
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QUESTION 6 (Start on a new page.)

6.1 Name and state the gas law which is investigated in this experiment. (3)

6.2 Identify and write down the following for this experiment:

6.2.1 The dependent variable (2)

6.2.2 The independent variable (2)

6.2.3 The controlled variable (2)

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6.3 Write down an investigative question for this experiment. (2)

The learner draws a graph AB (as shown below) using the results:

Pressure (kPa)

Temperature (°C)

6.4 Use the graph to show how the relationship between the pressure and the
temperature of a gas at a specific volume can be deduced. (2)

6.5 From the graph determine the temperature at which the graph would touch the
x-axis. (2)

6.6 Give the name of the temperature determined in Question 6.5. (2)

6.7 Long journeys and overloading are some contributing factors to tyres bursting,
especially on delivery trucks. A truck driver decided to fill ALL the tyres of a
loaded truck with air to a pressure of 500 kPa instead of the maximum pressure
of 600 kPa at room temperature (25°) just before the journey, remembering that
the temperature is usually high at his destination.

Will the driver safely reach the destination if the temperature at his destination
will be 40 0C on arrival? Show all calculations to substantiate your answer. (6)
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QUESTION 7 (Start on a new page.)

Na2CO3 is well known domestically for its everyday use as a water softener.

7.1 Give the name for Na2CO3. (2)

7.2 What mass of Na2CO3 is needed to prepare 500 cm3 of a 0,25 mol.dm-3
solution? (4)

7.3 What is the concentration of the sodium ions in the solution of Na2CO3
prepared in Question 7.2? (6)

7.4 The Leblanc process includes the following reaction.

Na2SO4 + CaCO3 + C  Na2CO3 + CO2 + CaS

7.4.1 Rewrite and balance the above equation. (2)

7.4.2 Define the term limiting reactant. (2)

7.4.3 In a closed container 52,54 g of Na2SO4 is allowed to react with

45 g of CaCO3 in the presence of enough C. Determine the
limiting reactant. (6)

7.4.4 How many grams of Na2CO3 will form during the reaction in
Question 7.4.3? (4)
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QUESTION 8 (Start on a new page.)

Spaceships liberate a great deal of carbon dioxide, with a high

chance of carbon dioxide entering the living environment in the
shuttle’s cabin. To purge carbon dioxide from the air in the shuttle,
solid lithium hydroxide is used to remove carbon dioxide and forms
lithium carbonate and liquid water. 0,8 kg of lithium hydroxide is
placed in these spaceships for this purpose.

8.1 Write down the balanced equation for the reaction between carbon dioxide
and lithium hydroxide. (4)

8.2 Calculate the number of mole of lithium hydroxide available in the spaceship. (3)

8.3 How many moles of CO2 are needed to react with the given mass of LiOH? (3)

8.4 What mass of carbon dioxide can be absorbed by 0,8 kg LiOH? Show all your
calculations. (4)
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QUESTION 9 (Start on a new page.)

Aluminium sulphate, also known as dialuminium trisulphate, is an aluminium salt used

in the textile industry and also in the process of water purification. It is a white solid
when it is not in contact with water.

9.1 How many oxygen atoms are present in 12 g of aluminium sulphate? (6)

9.2 Prove that the empirical formula of aluminium sulphide is Al2S3 using the
following information:

36% of aluminium sulphide by mass is made up of aluminium. (5)

9.3 The hydrolysis reaction of aluminium sulphate generates gaseous hydrogen

sulphide (H2S).

Re-write the following reaction and balance it.

H2O + Al2S3 → H2S + Al(OH)3 (3)

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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11

PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY)

GEGEWENS VIR FISIESE WETENSKAPPE GRAAD 11

VRAESTEL 2 (CHEMIE)

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES

NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE

Avogadro's constant
NA 6,02 x 1023 mol-1
Avogadro-konstante
Molar gas constant
R 8,31 J∙K-1∙mol-1
Molêre gaskonstante
Standard pressure
p 1,013 x 105 Pa
Standaarddruk
Molar gas volume at STP
Vm 22,4 dm3∙mol-1
Molêre gasvolume by STD
Standard temperature
T 273 K
Standaardtemperatuur

TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES

p1V1 p 2 V2
 pV  nRT
T1 T2
m N
n n
M NA
V n m
n c OR/OF c
Vm V MV
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