Physical Science/P2 1 Sekhukhune South/June 2024

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SEKHUKHUNE SOUTH DISTRICT

NATIONAL
SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 10

PHYSICAL SCIENCES PAPER 2

PRE JUNE EXAMINATION
2024

MARKS : 100
DURATION : 2 HOURS

This question paper consists of 13 pages and 2 data sheets

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. Write your name in the appropriate spaces on the ANSWER BOOK.

2. This question paper consists of 7 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 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 motivations, discussions et cetera where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. 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 D.

1.1 Which term describes the ability of metals to stretch into thin wires?

A Brittle

B Malleable

C Ductile

D Tensile strength (2)

1.2 Chlorine can be classified as …

A metal

B non metal

C metalloid

D Transition metal (2)

1.3 Different isotopes of the same element have different …

A atomic numbers.

B numbers of electrons

C numbers of neutrons.

D numbers of protons. (2)

1.4 The CORRECT chemical formula for potassium nitrate is …

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A K3 N

B K 2 N O3
C PN O3

D KN O3 (2)

1.5 Which ONE of the following statements is INCORRECT about the properties of
a physical change?

A When a physical change occurs, the compounds may rearrange

themselves, but the bonds in between the atoms will not break.

B Physical change in matter is reversible.

C Energy is absorbed when matter changes from a solid to a liquid.

D Molecules are not conserved during a physical change. (2)

1.6 Which ONE of the following balanced equations represents a dissociation

process?
−¿(aq)→ KCl (s) ¿
A K +¿(s)+Cl ¿

+ ¿(aq) ¿
B NaCl ( s ) →Cl−¿ ( aq) +Na ¿

C Zn ( s )+2 HCl(aq)→ Zn Cl 2 ( aq ) + H 2 (g)

D NaCl ( s ) + AgN O3 → NaN O3 ( aq ) + AgCl( s) (2)

1.7 Which ONE of the following represents 1 mole of a substance?

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A 16 g oxygen gas

B 2 g hydrogen gas

C 22,4 cm3 copper

D 22,4 cm3 nitrogen gas (2)

1.8 The empirical formula of a certain carbon compound is CH2O. Which ONE of
the following can be the molecular formula of this compound?
A C2 H6 O

B C3 H6 O

C C 2 H 4 O2

D C 2 H 6 O2 (2)

1.9 Carbon dioxide can change directly from the solid phase to the gas phase. This
process is known as …

A sublimation.

B evaporation.

C decomposition.

D melting. (2)

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1.10 Which one of the following compounds have ionic bonds?

A NaCl

B H2 O

C CO 2

D NH 3 (2)
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QUESTION 2 (START ON A NEW PAGE)

2.1 Define the term compound. (2)

Use the diagram and the key provided to answer the questions that follow.

2.2 Write down a LETTER that represents the following:

2.2.1 Heterogenous mixture (1)

2.2.2 Homogeneous mixture (1)

2.2.3 Pure substance (1)

2.3 Indicate whether the pure substance identified in QUESTION 2.2.3 is (1)
an element or a compound.

2.4 Which physical method would you use to separate substance Q into its (1)
components?

2.5 Write down the physical property upon which the separation techniques
are based to separate the following substances into their individual

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components:

2.5.1 Q (1)

2.5.2 R (1)
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QUESTION 3 (START ON A NEW PAGE)

The learners were investigating the effect of temperature on ice over a period of time.
The graph below was drawn from the results obtained during the investigation.

3.1 Define the term boiling point (2)

3.2 In which phase is the substance at point 3 on the graph? (1)

3.3 Name the process at point 4 on the graph. (1)

3.4 On point 2 on the graph there is no change in temperature. Explain this (3)
observation

3.5 Write down the molecular formula of ice. (2)

3.6 Differentiate the particle arrangement in point 1 and 5 (2)

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QUESTION 4 (START ON A NEW PAGE)

4.1 A certain element, X, has two isotopes in nature. One isotope has an atomic
mass of 106,9 amu. The percentage appearance of this isotope is 50%.
The atomic mass of the other isotope is 109,1.

4.1.1 Define the term isotope. (2)

4.1.2 Calculate the relative atomic mass of element X. (5)

4.1.3 Identify element X in QUESTION 4.1.2. (2)

4.2 Draw an Energy diagram (Aufbau-diagram/ Orbital box-diagram) for:

4.2.1 S (2)

4.2.2 Mg
2+¿¿
(2)

4.3 Study the electron configuration of the following unknown substances:

4.3.1 Identify substance A∧B−¿¿ (2)

4.3.2 How many valance electrons does A have? (1)

4.3.3 What is the valency of B−¿ ¿? (1)

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QUESTION 5 (START ON A NEW PAGE)

5.1 Write down the chemical formula for the following compounds:

5.1.1 Lithium bromide (1)

5.1.2 Magnesium hydroxide (1)

5.1.3 Iron (III) carbonate (1)

5.2 Consider the compound Al2 ¿

5.2.1 Write down the NAME of the compound above. (1)

5.2.2 Define the term molar mass. (2)

5.2.3 Calculate Its molar mass (2)

5.3.4 Calculate the number of moles present in 85,5 g (3)

5.3.5 Calculate the number of aluminum atoms present in 85.5 g (3)

5.3 Which kind of bond exists between atoms of the following substances? (choose
from: covalent bond, ionic bond or metallic bond):

5.3.1 AlF 3 (1)

5.3.2 N2 (1)

5.3.3 Na (1)

5.3.4 BCl3 (1)

5.4 Use Lewis diagrams to indicate how AlF 3 is formed. (3)

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QUESTION 6 (START ON A NEW PAGE)

The first ionisation energy and the electron affinity of the period 3 elements are shown
in the table below.

6.1 Explain the difference between ionisation energy and electron affinity. (2)

6.2 Give a reason for the trend in the first ionisation energy as shown in the
table. (2)

6.3 5.1.3 How will the SECOND ionisation energy of sodium compare to
that of magnesium? Write down only HIGHER THAN, LOWER THAN or
EQUAL TO. Explain the answer. (3)

6.4 5.1.4 Calculate the energy that will be needed to ionise 46 g of Na(g). (3)

6.5 Which ONE of the above elements has the greatest tendency to form
negative ions? Refer to the data in the table to give a reason for the
answer. (2)
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The unbalanced chemical equation (i) and the word equation (ii) for two chemical
reactions are shown below.

(i) Cl 2 ( g ) + H 2 ( g ) → HCl( g)

(ii) aluminium carbonate → aluminium oxide + carbon dioxide

7. Which ONE of the reactions, (i) or (ii), is:

1

7.1.1 A decomposition reaction (1)

7.1.2 A synthesis reaction (1)

7. What does the (g) in reaction (i) represent? (1)

2

7. Write a balanced chemical equation for equation (i). (2)

3

7. State law of conservation of matter (2)

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7. Use the balanced equation in QUESTION 7.3 to show that mass is (3)
5 conserved in a chemical reaction.
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