NATIONAL

SENIOR CERTIFICATE

GRADE 12

PHYSICAL SCIENCES TOPIC TEST

TOPIC: CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
21 MAY 2024 (PROPOSED DATE)

MARKS: 25

TIME: 30 minutes

This question paper consists of 5 pages and 1 data sheet

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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 THREE 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 SHEET.

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, etc, where required.

12. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each
question has only ONE correct answer. Choose the answer and write only the letter
(A–D) next to the question number (1.1 to 1.2) in the ANSWER BOOK, eg. 1.3 E

1.1 Initially, a certain amount of SO2 and O2 are sealed in an empty flask at a certain
temperature. The reaction that takes place is:

SO2(g) + O2(g) ⇌ SO3(g)

Which of the following statements describe(s) the change(s) occurring as the

system proceeds towards equilibrium?

i. The rate of the reverse reaction increases.

ii. The concentration of SO2(g) increases.
iii. The concentration of SO3 (g) increases.

A i only

B ii only

C i and iii only

D ii and iii only (2)

1.2 A hypothetical reaction reaches equilibrium at 10 °C in a closed container

according to the following balanced equation:

A(g) + B(g) ⇌ AB(g)

The catalyst is now added to the reaction mixture.

Which ONE of the following is correct as the reaction approaches a new
equilibrium?

RATE OF FORWARD RATE OF REVERSE YIELD OF PRODUCTS

REACTION REACTION
A Increases Decreases Increases

B Increases Increases Remains constant

C Increases Decreases Remains constant

D Increases Increases Increases

(2)
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QUESTION 2

The reversible reaction represented by the balanced equation below,

reaches equilibrium in a 500 cm3 closed syringe at 380 K.

500 cm3

4HCl(g) + O2(g) ⇌ 2Cl2(g) + 2H2O(l)

The equilibrium constant (Kc) for this reaction is 4 x 102 at 380 K.

2.1 Define the term chemical equilibrium. (2)

2.2 Is the yield of Cl2(g) at 380 K HIGH or LOW? Give a reason for the
answer. (2)

2.3 Calculate the amount of Cl2(g) in mol, at equilibrium (380 K) if all the
other substances are present in equal amounts of 0,25 mol at equilibrium.
(6)

2.4 When the temperature is increased to 550 K, the amount of HCl(g) in the
syringe increases. What is the sign of ΔH for the forward reaction? Write down
POSITIVE or NEGATIVE. Use Lech ateliers principle to explain the answer. (3)
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QUESTION 3

The reaction represented by the equation below reaches equilibrium in a closed

container at a certain temperature.

2O3(g) ⇌ 3O2(g) ∆H > 0

The graph below shows the changes in rate of the reaction after some changes are
made to the above equilibrium mixture.

3.1 State Lech atelier’s principle. (2)

3.2 Write down the disturbance responsible for the sudden change in reaction rate
at the 5th minute. (1)

3.3 A change is made either in temperature or pressure at 15th minute.

Write down this change. (1)

3.4 Explain the answer in QUESTION 3.3. (3)

3.5 The volume of the container is now increased. Which reaction will be favoured
by this change? Write down only FORWARD REACTION or REVERSE
REACTION. (1)
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DATA FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 12

PAPER 2 (CHEMISTRY)

TABLE 1: FORMULAE

m N
n n
M NA
n m V
c  or c  n
V MV Vm