SUNDAY

EXTRA CLASSES
GRADE 12

PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12

TEST 6 BASED ON ACIDS AND BASES

2023 ACADEMIC YEAR

MARKS: 44

TIME: 60 Minutes

This question paper consists of 6 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 Consider the equation

HCO− + 2−
3 (aq) + NH3(aq) ⇌ NH4 (aq) + CO3 (aq)

In this equation a conjugate acid-base pair is …

A NH3 and CO2−

3

B HCO− 2−
3 and CO3

C NH4+ and CO2−

3

D HCO− +
3 and NH4 (2)

1.2 Pure water is neutral because …

A Its molecules are polar.

B [H3O+(aq)] = [OH-(aq)].

C [H3O+(aq)] > [OH-(aq)].

D It is slightly ionised. (2)

1.3 Consider the chemical reaction

NH3 + H2O + ⇌ 𝐍𝐇𝟒+ + OH-

Which ONE of the following statements about acids is CORRECT?

A OH- acts as a weak acid

B NH4+ acts as a weak base

C NH3 acts as a weak base

D NH3 acts as a strong acid (2)

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1.4 Sulphuric acid is a strong acid. This means that …

A A solution of a sulphuric acid has a low pH value.

B A solution of a sulphuric acid has a low electrical conductivity.

C A solution of a sulphuric acid has a high boiling point.

D The ionisation constant of sulphuric acid is high. (2)

1.5 A solution with pH = 0, …

A is slightly acidic.

B is strongly acidic.

C is strongly basic.

D is a neutral solution. (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page)

2.1 Classify the following substances as strong acid, weak acid, strong base or weak base:

2.1.1 NCl(aq) (1)

2.1.2 (COOH)2(aq) (1)

2.1.3 KOH(aq) (1)

2.1.4 NaOH(aq) (1)

2.1.5 NH3(aq) (1)

2.1.6 H2SO4(aq) (1)

2.1.7 CH3COOH(aq) (1)

2.1.8 NaHCO3 (1)

2.1.9 H2CO3 (1)

2.2 Classify CH3COONa as an acid salt, basic salt or neutral salt. Explain the answer with
the aid of an equation (6)

2.3 5,0 g of a sample of impure Ca(OH)2 is neutralised by 64 cm2 of a 1,25 molꞏdm-3 solution
of HNO3 according to the equation: (3)

Ca(OH)2 + 2HNO3  Ca(NO3 )2 + 2H2O

2.3.1 Is the HNO3 a standard solution? State only YES or NO.

Suggest a reason for the answer. (2)

2.3.2 Is the HNO3 solution dilute or concentrated?

Provide a reason for the answer.

(2)

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2.3.3 Classify HNO3 as a strong acid or weak acid.

Suggest a reason for the answer. (2)

2.3.4 Calculate the mass of Ca(OH)2 in the sample. (9)

2.3.5 Calculate the percentage of Ca(OH)2 in the sample. (4)

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GRAND TOTAL: [44]

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