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EXTRA CLASSES
GRADE 12

PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12

TEST 7 BASED ON ACIDS AND BASES

2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

MARKS: 36

TIME: 40 Minutes

This question paper consists of 5 pages.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

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

2. This question paper consists of TWO 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 subquestions, e.g. between QUESTION 2.1 and
QUESTION 2.2.

6. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

7. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

8. Show ALL formulae and substitutions in ALL calculations.

9. Round off your FINAL numerical answers to a minimum of TWO decimal

places.

10. Give brief motivations, discussions, etc. where required.

11. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEETS.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1 (Start on a new page)

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 numbers (1.1 to 1.5) in the ANSWER BOOK,
e.g. 1.11 E. Each question has only ONE correct answer.

1.1 in the equation:

C2 H3 O−2 + H2O ⇌ HC2H3O 2 + OH
-

(1) (2) (3) (4)

The two bases are …

A 1 and 2

B 1 and 4

C 2 and 3

D 2 and 4 (2)

1.2 The relationship between [H3O+(aq)] and [OH-(aq)] in aqueous solution is BEST
represented graphically by:

(2)
A B
[OH-] [OH-]

0 [H3O+] 0 [H3O+]

C D
[OH-] [OH-]

[H3O+] [H3O+]

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1.3 Consider the chemical reaction equation:

CH3COOH + NH3 ⇌ CH3COO- + 𝐍𝐇𝟒+

The conjugate acid-base in this reaction is:

A NH3 and CH3COO-

B CH3COOH and CH3COO-

C NH3 and CH3COOH

D NH4+ and CH3COO- (2)

1.4 Which ONE of the following salts dissolves in water to form an acidic solution?

A (NH4)2SO4

B NaCO3

C NaNO3

D K2SO4 (2)

1.5 Consider the reaction:

CO2− - −
3 + H2O ⇌ OH + HCO3

With reference to the Lowry-Bronsted Theory, which ONE of the statements is CORRECT
concerning the above reaction?

A The conjugate acid of H2O is HCO−

3

B The conjugate acid of OH- is H2O

C The conjugate acid of CO2− −

3 is HCO3

D The conjugate acid of H2O is HCO−

3 (2)
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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)

A standard solution of sodium hydroxide is prepared by dissolving 4,5 g of the substance in

pure water and making the solution up to a total volume of 250 cm 3 is then titrated with a
sulphuric acid solution of unknown concentration. The endpoint of the titration is reached when
24,5 cm3 of sulphuric acid has reacted.

2.1 Define the term endpoint of a titration. (2)

2.2 Construct a balanced chemical equation for the reaction that takes place. (3)

2.3 Explain the meaning of the term standard solution. (2)

2.4 Calculate the:

2.4.1 Concentration of the NaOH solution (6)

2.4.2 Concentration of the sulphuric acid solution (6)

2.5 How much water must be added to 100cm3 of a 0,45 molꞏdm-3 NaOH solution to change
its concentration to 0,3 molꞏdm-3. (7)
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GRAND TOTAL: [36]

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