Question 5

Study the physical and chemical processes below and answer the questions thatfollow. X: H2O(s) → H2O(g)Y: CaCO3(s) ∆ → CaO(s) + CO2(g)Z: Iron + Oxygen → Iron(III) oxide 5.1 Define the term physical change. (2) 5.2 Write down the LETTER of the process that represents the following: 5.2.1 Physical change (1) 5.2.2 Decomposition reaction (1) … Read more

Question 3

The vapour pressure versus temperature graph below was obtained for four unknownliquids (A, B, C and D). Atmospheric pressure is measured as 101,3 kPa. 3.1 Define the term boiling point. (2) Use the information given in the graph to answer the questions that follow. 3.2 Write down the: 3.2.1 Boiling point of liquid B (1) … Read more

Question 2

The diagram below shows three different substances, P, Q and R. 2.1 Define the term element. (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 Pure substance (1) 2.2.2 Homogeneous mixture (1) 2.2.3 Heterogeneous mixture (1) 2.3 Indicate whether the … Read more

Question 1

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Eachquestion has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter(A–D) next to the question numbers (1.1 to 1.10) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1. 11 D. 1.1 Which ONE of the following substances is NOT a pure substance? A IronB … Read more

Question 11

11.1 Consider the circuit diagram below. Switch S is OPEN. 11.1.1 Write down the reading on the following: (a) Voltmeter (V1) (1) (b) Ammeter (A1) (1) Switch S is now CLOSED. 11.1.2 Calculate the equivalent resistance of the circuit. (4) 11.1.3 Calculate the reading on voltmeter V2. (3) 11.1.4 How do the readings on ammeters … Read more

Question 10

10.1 The mining industry contributes towards the South African economy. Gold is one of the minerals that is being mined in South Africa. 10.1.1 Write down the name of the location of the major mining activity in South Africa. (1) The following chemical reaction occurs during the final steps in the recovery process of gold. … Read more