Physical Sciences Paper 2 (English)

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🎯 150 marks ❓ 12 questions ⏱️ 3h 📄 19 pages 📝 24 items found ∑ 1 math symbols 📚 4 topics

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1.9Initially, a certain amount of (g\ is sealed in an empty flask at a certain temperature. The reaction that takes place is: \ + C (g\ Which of the following statements describe(s\ the change(s\ occurring as the

2.1.2Name of the functional group of compound (1\ .1. Letter that represents a primary alcohol (1\ IUPAC name of compound Structural formula of the monomer of compound .1. Balanced equation, using molecular formulae, for the combustion

3.1Define the term boiling point. (2\ nsider the boiling points of the four alkanes in the above table. Describe the trend in their boiling points. (1\

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4.1To which homologous series does CH CH = CH belong? (1\ Writ down the: Type of reaction of which example

4.2.3Type of reaction of which is example (1\

4.2.4Function of the acid in reaction For reaction rite down: The NAME of the inorganic reagent needed

4.3.3A balanced equation for the production of the alkene, using tructural formulae [15] CH = CH An alcohol An alkene 1015

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7.1Define an acid in terms of the Arrhenius theory. (2\ Give a reason why ethanoic acid is classified as a weak acid. (1\ xplain the meaning of standard solution (1\

8.4Net cell reaction (3\

8.4Cell notation (3\

8.5Calculate the cell potential of the above cell. (4\ How will the reading on the voltmeter be ffected if the concentration of MnO decreases? Only write down INCREAS ES, DECREASES or NO EFFECT. (1\

9.3.1Metal of which electrode is made

9.3.2Reduction half reaction During the process, the bracelet is plated with 0,86 g chromium. Calculate the number of electrons transferred during the process.

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10.1Write down the NAME of the industrial process for the preparation of sulphuric acid. (1\

10.2Compound is formed when sulphur burns in oxygen. Write down the NAME or FORMULA of compound (1\

10.3Compound is formed when compound reacts with oxygen in the presence of a catalyst. Write down the: .3.1 NAME or FORMULA of the catalyst (1\ .3.2 Balanced equation for t

10.4Compound is dissolved in concentrated sulphuric acid to form compound Write down the:

10.3.1NAME or FORMULA of compound (1\

10.3.2Reason why compound is not dissolved in water to form sulphuric acid Write down the NAME or FORMULA of fertiliser (1\ Inorganic fertilisers are soluble in water This can result in eutrophication if

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MechanicsOrganic ChemistryElectrochemistryThermodynamics

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Total150 marks

Sections20 + 15 + 12 + 11 = 58 marks

Paper information

SubjectPhysical Sciences

Year2014

SessionExemplars

TypePast Paper

PaperPaper 2

LanguageEnglish

Pages19

Downloads2

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Decade2010s

Years ago12y

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