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CONTENTS
Introduction
Broadcast Schedules
Preparing for Examinations
Exam Techniques
Exam Overview
Prelim Preparation
Spring School
Prelim Review
Exam Revision: Paper 1 (Physics)
Exam Revision: Paper 2 (Chemistry)
Listeners Feedback Competition
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INTRODUCTION
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BROADCAST SCHEDULE
PRELIM PREPARATION
Date Time Topic27-Aug 18:00 -19:00 Vertical Projectile Motion28-Aug 18:00 -19:00 Momentum & Doppler Effect29-Aug 18:00 -19:00 Work Energy Power30-Aug 18:00 -19:00 Electrostatics, Capacitors & Electric Circuits02-Sep 17:00 -18:00 Electrodynamics & Electromagnetic Radiation03-Sep 18:00 -19:00 Organic Molecules04-Sep 18:00 -19:00 Organic Reactions05-Sep 18:00 -19:00 Rates of Chemical Reactions06-Sep 18:00 -19:00 Chemical Equilibrium09-Sep 17:00 -18:00 Electrochemistry & Chemical Industries
SPRING SCHOOL
Date Time Topic01-Oct 10:00 -11:00 Mechanics02-Oct 10:00 -11:00 Organic Chemistry03-Oct 10:00 -11:00 Electricity04-Oct 10:00 -11:00 Rates & Chemical Equilibrium05-Oct 10:00 -11:00 Waves, Light & Sound07-Oct 17:00 -18:00 Electrochemistry
PRELIM REVIEW
Date Time Topic08-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Mechanics09-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Organic Chemistry10-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Electricity11-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Rates & Chemical Equilibrium14-Oct 17:00 -18:00 Chemical Industries
EXAM SCHOOL
Date Time Topic23-Oct 17:00 -18:00 Motion, and Doppler Effect23-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Momentum and Work Energy & Power24-Oct 17:00 -18:00 Electricity24-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Electromagnetism26-Oct 17:00 -18:00 Organic Molecules & Properties26-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Organic Reactions28-Oct 17:00 -18:00 Rates & Chemical Equilibrium28-Oct 18:00 -19:00 Electrochemistry & Chemical Industries
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PREPARING FOR EXAMINATIONS
1. Prepare well in advance for all your papers and subjects. You need to start yourplanning for success in the final examination now. You cannot guaranteesuccess if you only study the night before an exam.
2. Write down the date of your prelim and final exam so that you can plan andstructure a study time table for all your subjects.
3. Set up a study time-table according to your prelim and final Grade 12 exam time-table and stick to your study schedule. If you study a small section every day,you will feel you have achieved something and you will not be as nervous by thetime you have to go and write your first paper.
4. Your study programme should be realistic. You need to spend no more than 2hours per day on one topic. Do not try to fit too much into one session. When youcover small sections of work often, you will master them more quickly. The
broadcast schedule may help you to make sure you have covered all the topicsthat are in the exam.
5. When studying dont just read through your notes or textbook. You need to beactive by making summary checklists or mind maps. Highlight the important factsthat you need to memorise. You may need to write out statements such asdefinitions and laws a few times to make sure you can remember these. Checkyourself as often as you can. You may find it useful to say the definitions andlaws out aloud.
6. Practise questions from previous examination papers. Follow these steps for
using previous exam papers effectively: Take careful note of all instructions - these do not usually change. Try to answer the questions without looking at your notes or the solutions. Time yourself. You need to make sure that you complete a question in
time. To work out the time you have, multiply the marks for a question bytotal time and then divide by the total number of marks. In most examsyou need to work at a rate of about 1 mark per minute.
Check your working against the memo. If you dont understand the answergiven, contact the Learn Xtra Help desk (email: helpdesk@learnxtra.co.za)
If you did not get the question right, try it again after a few days.
7. Preparing for and writing examinations is stressful. You need to try and stayhealthy by making sure you maintain a healthy lifestyle. Here are someguidelines to follow:
Eat regular small meals including breakfast. Include fruit, fresh vegetables,salad and protein in your diet.
Drink lots of water while studying to prevent dehydration. Plan to exercise regularly. Do not sit for more than two hours without
stretching or talking a short walk. Make sure you develop good sleeping habits. Do not try to work through
the night before an exam. Plan to get at least 6 hours sleep every night.
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EXAM TECHNIQUES1. Make sure you have the correct equipment required for each subject. You need
to have at least one spare pen and pencil. It is also a good idea to put newbatteries in your calculator before you start your prelims or have a spare battery
in your stationery bag.2. Make sure you get to the exam venue early - dont be late.
3. While waiting to go into the exam venue, dont try to cram or do last minuterevision. Try not to discuss the exam with your friends. This may just make youmore nervous or confused.
4. Here are some tips as to what to do when you receive your question papers:
Dont panic, because you have prepared well.
You are always given reading time before you start writing. Use this time
to take note of the instructions and to plan how you will answer thequestions. You can answer questions in any order. Time management is crucial. You have to make sure that you answer all
questions. Make notes on your question paper to plan the order foranswering questions and the time you have allocated to each one.
It is a good idea always to underline the key words of a question to makesure you answer it correctly.
When you start answering your paper, it is important to read everyquestion twice to make sure you understand what to do. Many marks arelost because learners misunderstand questions and then answer
incorrectly. Look at the mark allocation. Make sure you do not give more detail than
required. When you start writing make sure you number your answers exactly as
they are in the questions. Think carefully before you start writing. It is better to write an answer
once and do it correctly than to waste time rewriting answers. DO NOT use correction fluid (Tippex) because you may forget to write in
the correct answer while you are waiting for the fluid to dry. Ratherscratch out a wrong answer lightly with pencil or pen and rewrite the
correct answer. Check your work. There is usually enough time to finish exam papers
and it helps to look over your answers. You might just pick up acalculation, language or a spelling error. In Physical Sciences make surethat every answer has the correct units. For vector quantities (force,displacement, velocity, acceleration, momentum, impulse and electricfield strength) make sure you include the direction as well.
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EXAM OVERVIEW
STRUCTURE OF PHYSICAL SCIENCES EXAM PAPERS
Section A (All topics)
One word answers 5 marksMultiple choice questions 20 marks
Section B (Long questions) 125 marks
PHYSICAL SCIENCE PAPER 1: PHYSICS TOTAL MARKS: 150 3 HOURS
Mechanics 50 marks Momentum in 1 D Grade 11 Impulse and change in momentum Vertical projectile motion Frames of reference Work, power and energy
Waves, Sound and Light 25 marks
Doppler effect 2D and 3D wave fronts
Electricity and Magnetism 55 marks Electrostatics Grade 11 Electric circuits Grade 11 Electrodynamics Grade 12 Electromagnetic radiation Grade 12
Matter and Materials 20 mark Optical phenomena and properties of materials
PHYSICAL SCIENCE PAPER 2: TOTAL MARKS: 150 3 HOURS
Matter and Materials 50 marks Organic molecules
Chemical Change 75 marks Energy and chemical change Grade 11 Rate and extent of reactions Electrochemical reactions
Chemical Systems 25 marks Chlor-alkali industry
Fertiliser industry Batteries
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prelim preparation
sTUDY NOTES
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PRELIM PREPARATION
ON AIR COMPETITION QUESTION FOR WEEK 1 (26 AUG 2 SEPT)
QuestionBall 1 is projected upwards with an initial velocity ofym.s-1. At the same time, ball 2 isprojected upwards with double the velocity of ball 1. Ignore the effect of air resistance. Ball1 reaches its maximum height aftert seconds. How long after this will ball 2 reach itsmaximum height?
A 0 s
B t s
C 2t s
ON AIR COMPETITION QUESTION FOR WEEK 2 (26 AUG 2 SEPT)
Question
Nitric oxide (NO(g)) forms in internal combustion engines by the direct combination ofnitrogen and oxygen according to the following reversible reaction:
N2(g) + O2(g) 2 NO(g)
During an experiment, 1 mol of O2(g) and 1 mol of N2(g) were place in a 2 dm3 closed
container at 300 K. After some time, chemical equilibrium was established and 0,2 mol ofNO was found in the container. What is the value for the equilibrium constant (Kc) for thereaction at this temperature?
A 0,20
B 0,06
C 0,05
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27-AUG 18:00 -19:00 VERTICAL PROJECTILE MOTION
STUDY NOTES
VERTICAL PROJECTILE MOTION
1. What is Projectile Motion?
A projectile is an object that is given an initial velocity by shooting or throwing etc.,and once launched, the only force acting on it is the force due to gravity. In theabsence of air resistance, the object is free falling with a constant (uniform)acceleration of 9,8 m.s-2 called gravitational acceleration (g). The direction of thisacceleration is always downwards.
2. Important Facts Concerning Vertical Projectile Motion:
At the greatest height of the upward motion:
vf= 0 ms-1a = g = 10 ms-2 downwards
The object will take the same time to reach its greatest height from point ofupwards launch as the time taken to fall back to point of launch
If the object is being released from rest or being dropped, its initial velocity is 0ms-1.
If the object is being thrown upwards, it must start with a maximum velocityand as it moves up, the velocity decreases until it stops.
When an object is thrown upwards, you can treat the motion as two parts(upwards and downwards) or as a single motion, but the acceleration must beconstant throughout the time. The sign of the direction of motion must stay thesame as well.
3. The Effect of Air Resistance
In most exam questions you will be told to ignore the effects of air resistance. Air resistance is a frictional force that opposes motion. When an object is moving up, air resistance will act downwards. When an object is moving downwards, air resistance will act upwards. Terminal velocity is reached when the downward force of gravity and the
upward force of air resistance are equal.
At terminal velocity there is no net force acting in on the object and so theacceleration is zero and the object falls at a constant velocity.
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4. Solving Vertical Projectile Motion Problems
To solve vertical projectile motion problem we use equations of motion and graphs ofmotion
Equations of Motion:
These are found on the information sheet and are used to describe and calculatethe motion of an object that is moving in one direction with a constantacceleration.
Method for Using Equations of Motion:
STEP 1: Draw a diagram of the situation in the question and enter all the numericalvalues onto your diagram.
STEP 2: Select a direction as positive and do not change the sign of the directionSTEP 3: Identify which equation to use, i.e. identify the known and unknown
quantitiesSTEP 4: Substitute into the equation and solve
STEP 5: Interpret the answer - for vector quantities, give the direction in words
Graphs of Motion
We use three different graphs.A. position time graph.B. velocity time graphC. acceleration time graph
Interpreting Graphs of Motion
Check the labels and units on the horizontal and vertical axes When the graph is above the horizontal axis, the position, velocity or
acceleration is positive. Identify the direction of motion from the graph.
The gradient of a position-time graph tells you about the velocity of the objectand the gradient of a velocity-time graph tells you about the acceleration of theobject.
The area between the graph and the time axis on a velocity-time graph givesthe change in position, and on an acceleration-time graph this area is thevelocity.
Use a ruler to read off values - start on the time axis and graph a vertical linetill it touches the graph; then graph a horizontal line and read off the value on
the vertical axis. Make sure you know what all three graphs of motion look like for the following
situations:
an object dropped from a height above the ground an object that is thrown up from the ground and falls back down again a ball that is dropped from a height and bounces up off the ground
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Sketching Graphs of Motion
Select the position of the observer (usually represented as the origin) Make sure you label the axes with units Select a good scale for an accurate graph Learn the basic shape of each of the graphs for the following situations:
stationary object constant velocity moving towards and away constant acceleration moving towards and away
Make sure you know when the velocity is zero Make sure you know when the velocity is increasing or decreasing Plot your points accurately After drawing the sketch check that the sketch describes the situation given
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSIONNov 2011 P1 Question 2.3 and 3
Diagram for Question 2.3 (Nov 2011 P1)
Diagram for Question 3 (Nov 2011 P1)
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28-AUG 18:00 -19:00 MOMENTUM & DOPPLER EFFECT
STUDY NOTES
MOMENTUMDefinition: Momentum is a vector quantity and has the unit: kgms-1.
p = mv
The Principle of Conservation of Linear Momentum
The total linear momentum of an isolated system remains constant in magnitude anddirection.
Impulse
Definition: Impulse is the change in momentum of a body ( p =m v =m(vfvi)
Impulse and Newtons 2nd Law
Newtons 2nd Law states that the net force exerted on an object is directly proportional to therate of change of momentum in the direction of the force net.
Equation: Fnet = m v t
Equation for Impulse: Fnet . t = m v
Units for Impulse: N.s
CollisionsThere are a number of different possible collisions that can take place between two objectsmoving along the same line (one dimension):
one moving object collides with a stationary object two objects move towards each other two objects pushed together and kept stationary. When they are released they move
apart (explosion)
Possible results
one object moves and the other object stops moving the two objects join together and move off at the same speed both objects move but are not joined
We classify collisions as either elastic or inelastic.
In an elastic collision kinetic energy and momentum are conserved. In an inelastic collision, momentum is conserved, but not kinetic energy.
The conservation of kinetic energy is determined by calculating the total kinetic energy of allparts of the closed system before the collision and comparing that to the total kinetic energyof all the parts of the closed system after the collision.
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DOPPLER EFFECT
Definition:The Doppler Effect occurs when the frequency of waves produced by a sourceis observed to be higher or lower than the actual frequency of the source.
The Doppler Effect can be observer using water waves, sound waves or light.
Facts about The Doppler Effect you must learn
There must be relative motion between the source of waves and the observer. For Grade 12 examinations, one object will be stationary The most common example of the Doppler Effect is for sound waves For sound waves:
Increasing the frequency means the pitch increases Decreasing the frequency means the pitch decreases
When the observer moves towards the source or the source moves towards theobserver, the frequency increases
When the observer moves away from the source or the source moves away from theobserver, the frequency decreases
The Doppler Effect Equation
L vvvv
fL = frequency of the listener fs = frequency of the sourcevL = speed of the listener vL = speed of the sourcev = speed of sound in the given medium
Although the equation looks complicated, it simply describes the relationship between thefrequency of the listener and frequency of the source.
The part in brackets is a ratio of the velocities and can either be:
a number bigger than 1 (source or listener are moving towards each other)
equal to one
a number smaller than 1 (source or listener are moving away from each other)
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Using the Doppler Effect Equation
1. Write down the formula with the signs.
2. There are two methods to decide on the sign:
Method A
Define the direction from the listener (L) towards the source (s) as positive (+).Substitute the values of the unknown velocities with this sign convention and thusreplace the sign in the equation.
Method B
If either the source or listener is moving towards the other, then the frequency of thelistener (fL) must be greater than the frequency of the source (fs).This means that in the ratio of velocities, the numerator must be bigger than thenumerator. Select the plus sign to increase the numerator and the minus sign to
decrease the denominator so the equation becomes:
L vvvv
If either the source or listener is moving away from the other, then the frequency ofthe listener (fL) must be smaller than the frequency of the source (fs).This means that in the ratio of velocities, the numerator must be smaller than thenumerator. Select the minus sign to decrease the numerator and the plus sign toincrease the denominator so the equation becomes:
L vvvv
3. Substitute zero values for the velocity of the source or the observer into theequation.
4. Substitute the speed of sound given in the question or use:
Speed of sound in air= 340m.s-1
5. Solve for the unknown.
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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
Nov 2011 P1 Question 2.1 and 4
Nov 2011 P1 Question 6
Diagram for Question 4.1 - 4.2 (Nov 2011)
Diagram for Question 4.3 - 4.4 (Nov 2011)
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29-AUG 18:00 -19:00 WORK ENERGY POWERSTUDY NOTES
WORK
Definition: Work done is energy transferred and it is measured in the unit of Joules. Work is
not a vector but a scalar quantity.
We dont indicate direction for work.
Equation for Calculating Work
W = Fxcos
When the force and change in position are in the same direction, the angle betweenthese vectors is 00. Since cos = 1, the work done is a maximum.
When the force and change in position are in the opposite direction, the anglebetween these vectors is 1800. This gives a negative answer for the work done as theforce will be a frictional force.
When the force and change in position are at 900 to each other (perpendicular), nowork is done (cos900 = 0).
ENERGY
Energy is also a scalar quantity. Energy is the ability to do work and is also measured inJoules
Kinetic energy is the energy as a result of movement
K = Ek = mv2
Gravitational Potential Energy is the energy possessed as a result of position
U =Ep = mgh
Mechanical Energy is a combination of kinetic and potential energies.
Mechanical Energy = Potential Energy + Kinetic Energy
Emech = U + K = Ep + Ek
Law of Conservation of Energy
Energy cannot be created nor destroyed. Energy can only be converted from one form to
another.
During free fall, mechanical energy is conserved
Emech (initial) = Emech (final)
Friction is a non-conservative force and where friction is present, mechanical energy is not
conserved. The energy lost is due to the work done by the frictional force and may be
converted into heat, sound, electrical energy or even light.
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WORK- ENERGY THEOREM
The work done by a constant net force in displacing an object is equal to the change in
kinetic energy of the object.
Wnet = Ek = Fx.cos
POWER
Power is also a scalar quantity. It is measured in the unit of Watts.
Power = work done time
= energy transferred time
When a machine causes an object to move at constant velocity we can calculate the power
of the machine by using the equation:
P = F.v
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P1 Question 2.2 and 5
Diagram for Question 2.2 (Nov 2011 P1)
Diagram for Question 5 (Nov 2011 P1)
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30-AUG 18:00-19:00 ELECTROSTATICS, CAPACITORS &ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
STUDY NOTES
ELECTROSTATICS
You must revise the following topics from Grade 11:
Electric Fields
An electric field is a region in space in which an electric charge will experience aforce represented by a pattern of field lines.
Check that you can draw and interpret the electric field pattern for different pointcharges and between parallel plates.
Conservation of Charge
The Law of Conservation of Charge states that charges cannot be created nordestroyed but are merely transferred from one object to another, i.e. the amount ofcharges in a closed system remains the same.
Use the equation below to calculate the charge on two spheres that are brought into contactand then separated:
Qnew = (QA+QB) 2
Coulombs Law of Electrostatics
The Coulombs Law states that the force of attraction or repulsion between the twoelectric charges at rest is directly proportional to the product of the charges, andinversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
F = KQ1Q2r2
Q = charge, unit: coulomb (C) r = distance between the charges, measured in m
k = Coulombs constant = 9 x 109 Nm2C-2
Electric Field Strength
Electric field strength is the force per unit charge which a positive charge willexperience at that point
Equation when using a point charge:
E = Fq
Units: Force Newton (N), Charge coulomb (C), Field Strength N.C-1
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Electric Field Strength around a large charged sphere (Q)
The electric field strength at a distance from charge Qis given by the equation.
E = kQ
r2
Electrical Potential Difference
A charge placed at any point in an electric field possesses potential energy.
Thepotential energyin an electric field is defined as the work it takes to move a unitpositive charge from the point at lower potential to the point at higher potential.
V = WQ
Units: V volts (v), W joule (J)
Electric Field Strength between two charged parallel plates
The electric field strength between 2 oppositely charged parallel plates is uniform,i.e. a charge placed anywhere between these plates will have a constant force actingon it.
The electric field strength between the plates is calculated using the equationE = Vd where d is the distance between the plates in m, and V is the potentialdifference measured in volts
CAPACITORS
Acapacitoris a device that can store energy.
Inside a capacitor the terminals connect to two metal plates that are separated by aninsulating material called a dielectric. The dielectric can be anything that does notconduct electricity readily and it keeps the plates from touching each other.
The bigger the area of the plates, the more charge the capacitor can store.
Symbol:
Four factors affect the ability of the capacitor to store electrical charge. These are o The potential difference between the plateso The area of the plateso The distance between the plateso The insulating substance between the parallel plates.
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Capacitance
Capacitance is a measure of the ability of a capacitor to store charge.
The capacitance (C) of a capacitor is the charge stored on its plates per volt ofpotential difference between the plates.C = QV
The units for capacitance is coulomb per volt (C.V-1) called a farad (F).
The farad is a very large unit. Typical capacitor are ino Microfarads, F = 10-6Fo Nanofarads, nF = 10-9Fo Picofarads, pF = 10-12F
ELECTRIC CIRCUITS
Resistance and Ohms Law
Ohms Law states thatthe current between any two points in a conductor is directlyproportional to the potential difference between these points provided that thetemperature of the conductor remains constant.
Equation: R = VI
Units : current amperes (A), voltage volts (V) and resistance ohms ()
The resistance of the conductor depends on
o The type of material usedo The length of the conductor the longer the conductor, the greater the resistanceo The thickness of the conductor the thicker the conductor, the smaller the
resistanceo The temperature of the conductor the higher the temperature, the greater the
resistance
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Series and Parallel Connections
Components Connection Diagram Current(A)
Potential Difference(V)
Resistors Series
RT = R1 + R2
The current in agiven seriescircuit is thesamethroughout thecircuit.
The moreresistors inseries, the
greater theresistance; thecurrentdecreases.
Resistors in series
are potential
dividers, i.e.
VT = V1 + V2
Resistors Parallel
1 = 1 +
1
RT R1
R2
Resistors in
parallel in a given
circuit split the
current.
AT = A1 + A2
(the moreresistors inparallel, thegreater the totalcurrent becausethe totalresistance
decreases.)
Resistors in
parallel have the
same potential
(in the absence
of anotherresistor in
series).
VT = V1 = V2
AT
VT
R1
R2
V2
V1
A1
A2
A
VT
R1R2
V1 V2
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EMF and Internal Resistance
The emfof a cell is the maximum amount of energy which the cell can supply.
We measure the emf of a cell or battery by connecting a voltmeter across theterminals. The battery may be connected to an open circuit
When the cell is delivering current to a circuit (closed circuit), the terminal potential
difference is less than the emf; the difference is called lost volts or internal volts. The reason there is a difference between the emf and potential difference across the
terminals of a battery in a closed circuit, is that there is an internal resistance insideeach cell.
Equation
emf = terminal potential difference + lost volts
Emf = IR + Ir
Emf = I(R + r)
Energy in an Electric Circuit
Potential difference in an electric field
Potential differenceV = W Q
Quantity of charge:
Q = I t
Work done by an electric field:W = V I t
Power: the rate at which work is done
Power = workTime
Units: watt (W)
Electrical Power:P = V I or P = I2R or P= V2 R
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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P1 Question 8, 9 and 10
Diagrams for Question 8 (Nov 2011 P1)
Diagrams for Question 8 (Nov 2011 P1)
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Diagrams for Question 10 (Nov 2011 P1)
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02-SEP 17:00 -18:00 ELECTRODYNAMICS &ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION
STUDY NOTES
ELECTRODYNAMICS
There are two electrical machines that you need to know about:
The Electric Motor (Supply electrical energy produce mechanical energy)
The Electric Generator (Supply mechanical energy produce electrical energy)
The Electric Motor
In an electric motor, an electric current passes through a coil in a magnetic field. The
combination of the two force fields produces a torque (rotation) which turns the coil of themotor.
The split ring commutator reverses the current each half turn to keep the coil turning in the
same direction. The brushes on the commutator allow for the free rotation of the coil.
If we want to maximise the force created by the motor effect we can:
Make the current stronger
Increase the strength of the magnetic field
Make sure that the angle between the magnetic field direction and the direction of the
current is as close to 90 as possible, since the maximum effect is when the currentflows at 90
to the magnetic field lines.
The Electric Generator (Dynamo)
The generator illustrates the principle of electromagnetic induction.
Faradays Law of Induction
The induced emf in a conductor is directly proportional to the rate of change of themagnetic flux through the conductor.
There are two types of generators:
A DC generator: Same structure as a motor but the coil is turned and produces Direct
Current (D>C). This machine has a split ring commutator.
An AC Generator (Dynamo): This machine has slip rings and produces alternating current
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Alternating Current
Our power stations produce alternating current and the current that we get from the plugpoints in our homes is AC. The frequency of alternating current in South Africa is 50Hz. Thegraph below shows how the current changes direction every half revolution, and is changingstrength continually as the coil rotates in the magnetic field.
Advantages of AC
We can use transformers to step up the voltage and step down the current. This enables thedistribution of electricity on the national power grid with low energy loss.
Calculations for AC
The potential difference varies between 0V and 311V. This has the same effect as a
constant value of 220V. We call this the root mean square voltage
The current also fluctuates with time:
The average power in an AC circuit is calculated by using:
Pave = VRMS IRMS
Pave = I2RMSR
Pave = V2
RMS R
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ELECTROMAGNETIC WAVES
Source: http://www.warren-wilson.edu
Electromagnetic waves can be set up by charges that oscillate backwards and forwards. The
oscillation causes a vibration which in turn causes a wave shaped electric field. As the
electric field changes, it induces (creates) a changing magnetic field at right angles to it. As
the magnetic field changes, it induces a changing electric field at right angles to it. It this waythe wave self propagates (keeps on going).
The magnetic and electric fields are in phase with one another.
Electromagnetic waves are transverse waves.
Electromagnetic waves do not need a physical medium to travel in. They can travel through
a vacuum.
All electromagnetic waves travel at a speed c = 3 X 108 m.s-1 (in a vacuum)
v = c = f x
THE ELECTROMAGNETIC SPECTRUM
There are different types of electromagnetic waves which we arrange in order of increasing
frequency in spectrum:
Radio waves, Microwaves, Infra-red, Visible Light, Ultra-violet light, X-rays, Gamma Rays.
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PROPERTIES OF LIGHT
SPECTRA
There are three types of spectra you need to be able to explain:
Visible spectrumWhen visible white light is refracted through a prism, we see the colour of the
different frequencies of light (colours of the rainbow).
Line emission spectrum
When energy is given to any element in its gas phase, it will radiate light of certain
frequencies. When this light is refracted through a prism, a unique pattern of lines
appears for each element. These lines correspond to the energy levels of electrons in
the atoms that have been excited.
Line absorption spectra
A line absorption spectrum is formed when white light is passed through a
cold gas (element) and then passed through a prism. We see a continuous spectrum
but with a unique pattern of black lines. The black lines represent frequencies of light
that have been absorbed by the gas.
Diffraction of Light
When light of a single frequency passes through a small slit, a diffraction pattern will form asshown below:
Source: Wikipedia - Diffraction
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Equation for Calculating the Angle of Diffraction,
sina
m
= angle of diffraction (between the normal to the slit and the dark fringes).
d = width of slit (m).
= wavelength of light (m).
m = the number (+1, +2, +3 etc) of the dark band from the centre of the diffraction pattern.
Youngs Double Slit Experiment
When light of the same frequency (colour) passes through two narrow slits close to each
other, a pattern of evenly spaced bright and darker bands can be projected onto a screen.The bright bands are formed as a result of constructive interference, while the darker bands
are a result of destructive interference. This experiment confirms that light has wave
properties.
Interference: The Principle of Superposition
The magnitude of the resultant displacement is the algebraic sum of the displacements of the
pulses before interference occurs.
In other words: When two waves meet, they interact with one another.
When two peaks meet, they make a larger peak equal in amplitude to the size of thesum of the amplitudes of the original two waves. This is constructive interference oran anti-node.
When two troughs meet, they make a larger trough equal in amplitude to the size ofthe sum of the amplitudes of the original two waves. This is constructive interferenceor an anti-node.
When a peak and a trough meet, they make a smaller peak or trough equal inamplitude to the size of the difference between the amplitudes of the original twowaves. This is destructive interference or a node.
Photoelectric Effect
When light of high enough energy collides with an electron near the surface of a metal, ittransfers all its energy to the electron. If the electron gains enough energy, it is knocked offthe metal surface.
Wave theory relates the energy of the wave to amplitude (intensity / loudness). Increasingthe brightness of a red light does not knock off electrons from the surface of a metal but adim ultraviolet light does. Wave theory of light cannot explain this result.
Planck suggested that energy was quantised and depended on frequency. Einstein appliedPlancks ideas to light and proposed that light consists of particles called photons. The
energy of the photon (a packet of energy) is given by the equation:
E= hf h = Planks constant (6,6x10-34
Js)
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Different metal surfaces require different amounts of energy to release an electron. Theminimum amount of energy required is called the work function of the metal (W0) and thiscorresponds to the threshold frequency of the photon (f0). When the energy of the photon isgreater than the work function, the electrons knocked off the surface of the metal gain kineticenergy too. Hence the equation for the photoelectric effect is:
E = h.f= W0 + Ek = h.f0 + m v2
Increasing the brightness (intensity) of a source of light increases the number of photonsreleased and will increase the number of electrons knocked off if the photons have enoughenergy. The photoelectric effect gives evidence that the light has a particle nature.
Duality of Light
Light has both a wave nature and a particle nature at the same time.
De Broglies Wave Equation
Based on the duality of light, de Brogile suggested that all particles behave as waves do. Ithas been shown that very small particles, such as electrons and neutrons, form aninterference pattern similar to X-rays. For bigger particles like a tennis ball, the wavelengthsare very small and effectively meaningless.
de Broglies wavelength (m) hPlanks constant (6,6x10-34
Js)
m mass of particle (kg) v velocity of particle (ms-1)
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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P1 Question 11, 12, 7
Diagrams for Question 11 (Nov 2011 P1)
Diagrams for Question 7 (Nov 2011 P1)
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03-SEP 18:00 -19:00 ORGANIC MOLECULES
STUDY NOTES
ORGANIC MOLECULESImportant features of Carbon
Carbon has a valency of 4 (can form 4 bonds), and has 4 valence electrons (outermostenergy level).
Carbon has the ability to form long chains with other C atoms called catenation. Carbon has the ability to form rings by joining with other C atoms
Representations of Organic Molecules
Molecular formula: C6H13OH
Condensed formula:
Structural formula:
HYDROCARBONS
Theyaremolecules that contain only hydrogen and carbon atoms. There are an infinite
number of different hydrocarbon molecules.Functional group: The special arrangement of atoms in part of a molecule that gives the
molecule particular characteristics.
Types of hydrocarbons
Saturated single bonds only (functional group)
Unsaturated double and triple bonds (functional group)
Homologous Series
Family or group of molecules that have the same functional group and the same general
formula.
Alkanes
Single covalent bonds
SATURATED molecule. General formula: CnH2n+2
Alkenes
have one or more C=C double bonds The general formula: CnH2n. UNSATURATED molecule
CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH2OH
CH3 - CH2-CH2-CH3
butane
CH2=CH-CH2-CH3
but-1-ene
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Alkynes
One or more triple bonds
General formula: CnH2n-2
UNSATURATED molecule
Naming alkyl groups (side chains)
Alkyl group structure Alkyl name
CH3
- methyl
CH3CH
2- ethyl
CH3CH2CH2 - propyl
CH3CH
2CH
2CH
2- butyl
RULES FOR NAMING ORGANIC COMPOUNDS (IUPAC RULES)
Identify the functional group of the molecule this determines the ending of thename, e.g. all alkanes end in ane.
Find the longest continuous carbon chain and allocate its prefix according to the
number of carbon atoms in the chain (see table for prefixes).
NNaammee pprreeffiixxeess
No of C atoms Prefix
1 meth
2 eth -
3 prop -
4 but -
5 pent -
6 hex -
7 hept -
8 oct -
Number the carbon atoms in the chain. Number them so that the functional group is
on the carbon of lowest possible number. Double and triple bonds take preferenceover side chains.
Name the branched group according to the number of carbon atoms it has, and give ita number according to the carbon atom to which it is attached.
CHC-CH2-CH3
but-1-yne
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If there is more than one branched group of the same kind, use the Greek prefixes di,
tri, tetra, penta and so on to indicate this.
If a halogen atom is attached to the carbon chain, it is treated as an alkyl group andthen the prefixes: fluoro-, chloro-, bromo -, and iodo are used.
Alcohols
-O-H (hydroxyl) is the functional group. (Not called hydroxide OH-)
Named using the ending ol. O-H group gets the lowest possible number
Alcohols are oxidised to carboxylic acids when treated with strong oxidising agents
Alcohol molecules have a non-polar hydrocarbon end and a polarO-H section
Alcohols are solvents for polar and non-polar solutes Classification of alcohols depends on the number of carbons attached to the carbon
bonded to the hydroxyl: Primary only 1 carbon, Secondary ( 2 carbons) andTertiary ( 3 carbons)
Carbolic Acids Compounds that have the carboxyl, -COOH functional group
The ending -oic acid denotes that we are dealing with a carboxylic acid.
Are relatively weak acids.
Esters
These are compounds that have the C-O- C functional group. Esters arise by the reaction between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol: All esters consist of two parts in their name:
o First part: an alkyl derived from the alcohol used,o Second part (separate word) ends in -anoate derived from a carboxylic acid
(has the double bond O)
Ketones
Functional group: Carbonyl group (C=O) found in the middle of the molecule Suffix: -one ( pronounced own)
Example: propanone
The carbonyl group (C=O) is polar.
Aldehydes
Functional group: Carbonyl group (C=O) found at the end of the molecule Suffix: -al
Example: propanal
O
H
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ISOMERS
Isomers are compounds which have the same molecular formula, but different structuralformulae.
PHYSICAL PROPERTIES OF ORGANIC MOLECULES
Molecules are held together by intermolecular forces. In order to separate these moleculesfrom each other requires energy. The stronger the intermolecular forces, the more energythat is required to separate or break these bonds. This will lead to a higher melting point,boiling point, etc.
Boiling and Melting Points
As the strength of the intermolecular forces increase, the boiling point and melting point willincrease. Thus molecules where there are hydrogen bonds present will have a highermelting point and boiling point than those molecules where there are weaker London forcesor Van der Waals forces present.
Vapour Pressure
Vapour pressure is the amount of pressure that the gaseous molecules exert above thesurface of the liquid phase. The vapour pressure will decrease as the size of the moleculeincreases (chain length).Vapour pressure is an indication that there are weak intermolecular forces present in theliquid phase.
Viscosity
A liquid that has a low viscosity will be able to flow more easily. Thus, where hydrogen bondsare present, there will be a much higher degree of viscosity. The opposite is true for theweak Van der Waals forces. Viscosity will also increase as the length of the carbon chain
increases.
Density
The density of organic molecules will increase as the length of the chain increases.
Surface Area
As the surface area of the molecule decreases, there will be lower boiling and melting points
as the intermolecular forces will be weaker.
Phases
As the chain length increases, the melting and boiling points will increase. The smallermolecules will then be gases at room temperature and the longer chain lengths will be liquidsor solids at room temperature
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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P2 Question 3 & 4
Diagrams for Question 3 (Nov 2011 P2)
Diagrams for Question 4 (Nov 2011 P2)
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04-SEP 18:00 -19:00 ORGANIC REACTIONS
STUDY NOTES
ORGANIC REACTIONS
Combustion reactions:
Hydrocarbons react with oxygen to form water and carbon dioxide andenergy.
Alkane example:
Alkenes and Alkynes undergo similar reactions to form the same products.
Substitution reactions
An atom or group of atoms in a molecule is substituted by another.
One atom or group is removed and another takes its place.
E.g.1 CH4(g) + Br2(g) CH3Br(g) + HBr(g) Halogenation
E.g. 2 CH3Cl(g) + H2O(l) CH3OH(aq) + HCl(aq) Hydration
Addition reactions
Reverse of elimination reactions. The number of molecules decreases in addition reaction (on product side). High T favour elimination reactions and low T favour addition reactions. Therefore, we can drive reactions in opposite paths. Addition reactions generally occur faster than substitutions reactions.
E.g. C2H
4(g)+ H
2O(l) C2
H5OH(g)
Elimination reactions
Molecule of a reactant breaks up to form 2 or more new molecules
Opposite of addition reactions. Number of molecules greater on product side.
Single bond is ELIMINATED and double bond forms!E.g. 1 C2H5OH(g) + --(conc. acid + heat) C2H4(g) + H2O(l) + H
+
Dehydration is the elimination of the hydroxyl (-OH) and the H atom from the alcohol.
E.g. 2 C2H5Cl(aq) + NaOH(aq) C2H4(g) + NaCl(aq) + H2O(l)
Dehydrohalogenation is the elimination of the halogen atom (Cl) and an H atom leaving a
carbon = carbon bond strong base is used.
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Cracking
Heating to a high temperature Produces unsaturated products
E.g. CH3
CH3 CH
2= CH
2+ H
2
Oxidation
Alcohols for example can also undergo oxidation. Oxidation of a primary alcohol: K2Cr2O7 as catalyst forms and aldehyde. Oxidation of a secondary alcohol: K2Cr2O7 as catalyst forms a ketone.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSIONNov 2011 P2 Question 5
Diagrams for Question 5 (Nov 2011 P2)
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05-SEP 18:00 -19:00 RATES OF CHEMICAL REACTIONS
STUDY NOTES
ENERGY CHANGES DURING CHEMICAL REACTIONS Most reactions do not begin until an amount of energy (activation energy) has been
added to the reaction mixture.
The activation energyis often called the energy hillwhich must be overcome bythe addition of this amount of energy before a reaction can take place.
When activation energy is added to the reactants, a so-called activated complexisformed.
Activated complex temporary, unstable, high-energy composition of atoms, whichrepresents a transition state between reactants and the products.
When the activated complex is formed during a reaction, this complex can lead either
to the formation of new bonds, i.e. molecules of the products, or to re-formation of theold bonds, thereby returning to being reactants.
For the reaction
AB + C A + BC
The formation of an activated complex as a transitional step can be represented as
follows:
AB + C [ABC] A + BC
The peak of the energy hill indicates the energy of the activated complex.
When an activated complex is formed during a reaction, this complex can lead either
to the formation of new bonds, i.e. molecules of the products or to the re-formation ofthe old bonds, thereby returning to being the reactants. This is reversibility for thereaction.
HEAT OF REACTION (ENTHALPY)
Heat of the reaction (H) is the difference between the energy of the products andthe energy of the reactants.
H = Eproducts - Ereactants
For an endothermic reaction, Eproducts > Ereactants,Therefore, H is positive.
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Note: In a reversible reaction, the energy released in forming the products in theforward reaction is the same as the activation energy (EA) of the reverse reaction.
For an exothermic reaction, Eproducts < Ereactants, H is negative.
EA
H
POTENTIALEN
ERGY
Reactants
Products
EReleased
Activation Complex
Reaction co-ordinate
EA
POTENTIALENERGY
H
Reactants
Products
EReleased
Activation Complex
Reaction co-ordinate
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The Mechanism of a Catalyst
A catalyst mechanism: the function of a catalyst is to provide an alternate route forthe reaction to take place. This route has a lower activation energy, and the rate ofthe reaction increases. A catalyst forms part of the activated complex and when this
decomposes the catalyst is released, unchanged.
The function of a catalyst is to provide an alternate route for the reaction to takeplace. This route has a lower activation energy, and the rate of the reactionincreases.
A catalyst forms part of the activated complex and when this decomposes thecatalyst is released, unchanged.
Two kinds of catalysis:o Homogenous catalyst is the same phase as the reactants.o Heterogeneous catalyst in different phase as the reactants.
Catalysts cannot cause a reaction to occur; they can only affect the rate of thereaction.
RATES SPEED OF A REACTION
When we study the rate of the reaction, we study the speed at which the reaction occurs.
Macroscopic VS Microscopic
It is important to know that no one has ever seen an atom and it is very unlikely that anyone
will see an atom in the near future.
What we see in chemical reactions is known as MACROSCOPIC observations.
What is actually happening to the atoms, we refer to as MICROSCOPIC changes. Often
MICROSCOPIC changes are just THEORY.
EA
H
Reactants
Products
EReleased
Activation Complex
Reaction co-ordinate
P
OTENTIALENERGY
EA
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Collision Theory
A THEORY is our best explanation of what we observe right now. FACTS have been seen
and are what science has proved to be correct.
We need to understand how atoms behave. If we had magic spectacles (glasses) and were
able to see atoms moving around, we would notice the following:
Reactions take place when particles collide.
Not all collisions lead to reactions.
Those collisions that do lead to reactions are called effective collisions.
To increase the rate of a reaction, the number of possible effective collisions should beincreased.
In other words, the more often we can make atoms collide, the faster the reaction will take
place.
Factors that Influence Rate
Temperature The faster the particles move, the more likely they are to collide, so themore likely they are to react.
Pressure (only in gases) The more you push the particles together, the more likely theyare to collide, so the more likely they are to react.
Concentration (solutions and gases) the more particles squashed in per dm3, the morelikely they are to collide, so the more likely they are to react.
State of division and size of reaction surface (solids) the more particles open to bereacted with, the more likely they are to collide, so the more likely they are to react.
Catalyst the activation energy is lowered for the reaction making it easier forsubstances to react, so they react faster.
Nature of reacting substances different types of substances, by their very nature, react
at different speeds. For example, iron oxidises (rusts) relatively slowly while carbon (coal)oxidises (burns) fairly fast
Measuring Reaction Rate
If we do an experiment to establish the speed (rate) of a reaction under different conditions,we can measure how fast the reaction is proceeding in a number of different ways:
how reactants disappear or products appear
colour changes (colour cards or spectrophotometers)
concentration of ions (conductivity)
gas volume produced
mass changes volume of solid formed
Particle 1
Particle 2COLLISION
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Catalysts
A catalyst is a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being chemicallychanged itself. It does not form part of the product.
Catalysts make it possible for reactants to enter a new transition state that has lesspotential energy. (Lower activation energy)
Catalysts provide a new MECHANISM for the reaction. The reaction mechanism is the sequence of events at a molecular level that control the
speed and outcome of a reaction.
Types of Catalysts
Heterogeneous usually solid with gas or liquid moving over it (motor vehicle catalyticconverters)
Homogeneous usually all in the liquid phase
Enzymes very specific shaped biological molecules (lock and key mechanisms)
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION:
Nov 2011 P2 Question 6
Diagrams for Question 6 (Nov 2011 P2)
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06-SEP 18:00 -19:00 CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
STUDY NOTES
What is Equilibrium?
Reactions that take place in both the forward and reverse directions simultaneouslyare called reversible reactions.
Observable macroscopic changes stop, while microscopic changes continue asreactants change to products, and products change back into reactants.
When the rate of the forward reaction equals the rate of the reverse reaction, we saya state of dynamic equilibrium has been reached.
Le Chateliers Principle
If the conditions of an equilibrium system are changed by changing temperature,
pressure or concentration, a process takes place which tends to oppose the effect ofthe change
An equilibrium may be disturbed by changing any one (or more) of thefactors for the equilibrium.
Temperature Concentration (gases and solutions) Pressure (gases only)
Equilibrium Constant
If we look at the following GENERAL equation
The expression for the Equilibrium constant Kc will be as follows:
If A, B, C or D are solids or pure liquids, they must be LEFT OUT of the Kc expression.
When Kc has a high value, there will be proportionally more of the substance on theproduct side - we say the equilibrium lies to the product side (vice versa for a lowvalue).
Only temperature alters the Kc value for a specific reaction.
If pressure or concentration is changed, the system adjusts the product and reactantconcentrations in such a way that Kc stays exactly the same (on condition the
temperature does NOT change).
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P2 Question7
aA + bB cC + dD
ba
dc
B][[A]
D][C][Kc =
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09-SEP 17:00 -18:00 ELECTROCHEMISTRY & CHEMICALINDUSTRIES
STUDY NOTES
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
DIRECT TRANSFER OF ELECTRONS
Example: Zn + CuSO4 ZnSO4 + Cu
Blue clear brown
Observations: a small Zn plate placed in a blue copper sulphate solution gets covered with
a brown precipitate of copper and, eventually, the solution turns clear, and the clear solutionis zinc sulphate.
Reaction in ionic form: Zn + Cu2+ + SO42- Zn2+ + SO4
2- + Cu
Oxidation half: Zn Zn2+ + 2e- (Oxidation is a loss of electrons- OIL)
Reduction half: Cu2+ + 2e- Cu (Reduction is a gain of electronRIG)
Nett equation: Zn + Cu2+ Zn2+ + Cu
THE VOLTAIC OR GALVANIC CELL
Chemical potential energy Electrical potential energy
Example: Zn/Cu Cell:
Zinc half cell: Zinc electrode placed in a beaker containing a solution of zinc ions
Copper half cell: Copper electrode placed in a beaker containing a solution of copper ions
Salt bridge: Tube filled with ions of a very soluble salt (KNO3). Completes the internal circuit
and maintains electrical neutrality in the electrolyte solutions.
External circuit: Connecting wires that join the Zn electrode to the Cu electrode (can include
a voltmeter).
Anode where oxidation occurs Cathode where reductions occurs
Cell Notation: Zn(s) / Zn2+(1moldm-3) // Cu2+(1moldm-3) / Cu(s)
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STANDARD ELECTRODE POTENTIALS: THE TABLE
o The Table gives standard Emf values and these values were all measured understandard conditions.
o A reference electrode (standard hydrogen half-cell) was chosen, and all values are
measured relative to this.o Calculate Emf or E0cell using the equation E
0cell = E
0cathode - E
0anode
o E0cell for galvanic cells is positive ( spontaneous reactions)
ELECTROLYTIC CELLS
Electrical energy Chemical Reaction
Anode where oxidation occurs Cathode where reductions occurs
E0cell for electrolytic cells is negative ( non- spontaneous reactions)
Applications:
Recovering metal from ore (Aluminium from bauxite)
Refining / purifying gold and copper
Electroplating
Production of chlorine in the chlor-alkali industry
EXTRACTION OF ALUMINIUM FROM BAUXITE
Image from: http://lgfl.skoool.co.uk
Electrolysis of aluminium oxide is hugely environmentally un-friendly. The process uses avery large amount of electricity since the ore needs to be melted.
The cryolite is added to lower the melting point of the ore.
Carbon dioxide is formed at the anode of the electrolytic cell. Carbon dioxide is agreenhouse gas and as a result contributes to global warming.
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THE PRODUCTION OF CHLORINE
Chlorine is manufactured by the electrolysis of brine (NaCl dissolved in water).2NaCl(aq) + 2H2O(l) --> Cl2(g) + H2(g) + 2NaOH(aq)
Sodium hydroxide is produced at the same time as chlorine. We call this a by-
product). Sodium hydroxide is then used in making soap
There are 3 different types of cells:o Mercury cello Diaphragm cello Membrane cell
BATTERIES
Batteries are GALVANIC (VOLTAIC) cells. They convert chemical energy into electricalenergy through a spontaneous Redox reaction.
Cell Capacity - the ability of a fully charged battery to deliver a specific quantity of current
over a specific period of time (minutes or hours).
Q = It
where Q is measured in Amp. hours (Ah)
Cell emf - gives the voltage that the battery can provide.
- the voltage and charge together gives the amount of energy (work done)
the battery can provide.
W = VQ or W = VIt
Where W is the work done (energy transferred) and measured in Joules (J)
Primary and Secondary cells
Primary Cells - these are cells that can be discarded after use.
- they become flat and therefore, can no longer produce electrical
energy required to make an appliance work.
The Leclanche Cell
The very familiar torch battery is an example of the
Leclanche cell and is a primary cell.
Cathode - is a carbon rod running through the centre of the
cell surrounded by a paste of manganese dioxide (MnO2)
Anode - the zinc metal casing of the cell acts as the anode.
Electrolyte - a paste of ammonium chloride (NH4Cl ) and zinc
chloride (ZnCl2)
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At the anode : Zn Zn2+ + 2e
At the cathode : 2NH4+ + 2MnO2 + 2e Mn2O3 + H2O + 2NH3
Secondary cells
these are cells that can be recharged by driving a current through them
this converts electrical energy into chemical energy by reversing the chemical reaction,
i.e. the products of the reaction during discharge are reconverted into the starting
materials
At the anode : Pb + SO42- PbSO4 + 2e
At the cathode : PbO2 + SO42- + 4H+ + 2e PbSO4 + 2H2O
Overall :
Pb + PbO2 + 2H2SO4 2PbSO4 + 2H2O
FERTILISERS
In order to make fertiliser, we need to manufacture nitric acid, ammonia andsulphuric acid.All of these industrial processes make use of our understanding of equilibrium andrates.Let us investigate these industrial processes further.
The Lead Acid cell (the car battery)
Anode - lead alloy grids (Pb)
Cathode - grids packed with lead dioxide
(PbO2)
Electrolyte - dilute sulphuric acid (H2SO4)
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SULPHURIC ACID
Uses of sulphuric acid
Acts as a drying agent used by chemical engineers to mop up water.
Used as an electrolyte in car batteries (lead accumulator batteries).
Used in the recovery of metals such as uranium and copper. Used to clean metal surfaces.
Used to produce fertilisers.
THE CONTACT PROCESS
S (s) + O2 (g) SO2 (g)
SO2 (g) + O2 (g) 2 SO3 (g) (V2O5 catalyst)
SO3 (g) + H2SO4 H2S2O7
H2S2O7 + H2O 2 H2SO4
Sulphur is burnt in oxygen.
Sulphur dioxide is further reacted with oxygen in contact with a vanadium pentoxidecatalyst to form sulphur trioxide. This is a reaction that is governed by equilibriumprinciples.
Sulphur trioxide is then added to sulphuric acid (note only 1 molecule) to formpyrosulphuric acid/fuming sulphuric acid/oleum.
Pyrosulphuric acid is mixed with water and sulphuric acid is formed (note 2 molecules).One molecule of sulphuric acid is invested to make two molecules.
AMMONIA
Ammonia is produced by means of the Haber process. This process is also governed byequilibrium principles.
HABER PROCESS
N2 (g) + 3 H2 (g) 2 NH3 (g) (iron oxide catalyst) H = -46 kJ.mol-1
Temperature: Exothermic reaction. Lowering the temperature shifts the equilibrium tothe right. However, lower temperature also slows the reaction down so an optimum
temperature must be found (600 K - 800 K)
Pressure: 4 molecules on the left and 2 molecules on the right; therefore, high pressurefavours the forward reaction. (350 atm)
Concentration: Ammonia is continuously removed, to reduce ammonia concentrationand shift the equilibrium to the right.
Uses of ammonia
As a cleaning agent when dissolved in water.
In the manufacture of fertilisers. Ammonium salts are highly soluble in water so they
Can be dissolved and absorbed by plants, thus making nitrogen available to the plant.
In the manufacture of ammonium carbonate used in the textile industry.
In the manufacture of nitric acid.
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NITRIC ACID
Nitric acid is produced by the Ostwald process.
THE OSTWALD PROCESS
4 NH3 (g) + 5 O2 (g) 4 NO (g) + 6 H2O
2 NO (g)+ O2 (g) 2 NO2 (g)
4 NO2 + 2 H2O + O2 4 HNO3
Ammonia is oxidised to nitrogen monoxide and water.
Nitrogen monoxide is further oxidised to nitrogen dioxide.
Nitrogen dioxide is then added to water from the first step and oxygen to make nitric acid.
Nitrate salts are highly soluble in water and, therefore, assist in allowing nitrogen to beabsorbed by plants.
CHALLENGES FOR THE CHEMICAL INDUSTRY
Safety issues regarding the transport of chemicals
Pollution control
Waste disposal
Energy consumption
THE FERTILISER INDUSTRY
Commercial fertilisers are described in terms of their relative proportions ofnitrogen (N), phosphorus (P) and potassium (K).
NPK numbers are printed on fertiliser bags.E.g. 5:13:5 means the content of the bag is
5% nitrogen13% phosphorus
5% potassium
Sources of potassium: Salts containing potassium are referred to as POTASH when used as fertilisers.
Mined potassium salts, such as KNO3 and K2SO4 are used.
Sources of phosphorus bone meal that was acidified to yield phosphoric acid H3PO4 mined calcium phosphate Ca3(PO4)2 Calcium phosphate is insoluble in water and cannot be absorbed by plants.
Calcium phosphate is treated with sulphuric acid to yield water solublesuperphosphate that can be absorbed.
Ca3(PO4)2 + H2SO4 2CaSO4 + Ca(H2PO4)2
EUTROPHICATION
Extensive utilisation of fertilisers leads to pollution of surface and ground water andeutrophication of lakes, dams and rivers. This is mainly due to fertiliser wash off
Eutrophication is caused by excess phosphates and nitrates in rivers, lakes and dams.
Phosphates promote the growth of algae which cover the surface of the water and killaquatic plants below.
Bacteria decompose the dead aquatic life causing oxygen levels in the water drop tosuch a low level that aquatic animals suffocate and die.
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QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P2 Question 8, 9, 10, 11
Diagrams for Question 8 (Nov 2011 P2)
Diagrams for Question 9 (Nov 2011 P2)
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Diagrams for Question 10 (Nov 2011 P2)
Diagrams for Question 11 (Nov 2011 P2)
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SPRING SCHOOL
GRADE12
PHYSICALSCIENCES
RADIO BROADCAST
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SPRING SCHOOL01-OCT 10:00 -11:00 MECHANICS
STUDY TIPS:
Print out a copy of the information sheet and make sure you know where tofind the equations and constants. This will save you time in the exam.
Make a list of laws and principles using the memos from previous exampapers or a textbook. You must learn these and be able to recall them wordfor word. There are no part marks allocated in questions that ask you to statea law or principle.
Draw a sketch diagram for each question. Fill in all the known information.Use mechanics equations to find the unknown.
Always work with SI units. Every answer must have the correct unit.
Remember the term from rest means the initial velocity is 0 m.s-1 The acceleration due to gravity, g = 9,8m.s-2, always acts down. It cannot
change direction or size. Any object falling down or thrown up experiencesacceleration downwards.
At the maximum height above the ground, the velocity of a projectile is 0 m.s -1but its acceleration is still 9,8m.s-2 downwards.
When you sketch graphs make sure you label the axes and give the SI unit.
Make sure you that when answering questions about vector quantities, youhave a positive answer, the correct SI unit and the direction in your answer.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Feb / Mar 2011 P1 Question 3 & 5
ON AIR COMPETITION QUESTION
What impulse is equal to?
A change in velocity of a body.
B rate of change of net force
C product of net force and time the force is applied
D product of mass and velocity of the body
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Diagram for Question 3 (Feb/ Mar 2011)
Diagram for Question 5 (Feb/ Mar 2011)
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02-OCT 10:00 -11:00 ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
STUDY TIPS:
You must learn the IUPAC rules for naming organic molecules. You must learn theprefixes for 1-8 carbons in a chain and the suffixes for the different homologousseries.
Make sure you can identify the functional group for each homologous series.
When you are asked to draw a structural formula of a molecule, make sure you showall the bonds. Each carbon must have 4 bonds.
A good way to practise naming and drawing is to find all the isomers of a molecularformula. Start with C5H12 and then increase the number of carbons and includedifferent functional groups.
Remember the steps of the scientific method and how to do a proper scientific
investigation. You need to be able to formulate an investigative question, state anhypothesis, identify variables, control variable, interpret results and draw aconclusion from the results.
Draw up a table of the physical properties of organic molecules, the intermolecularforces present and describe the trend for increasing chain length, increasingbranches using different functional groups.
Use flow diagrams to learn the different types of organic reactions.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P2 Question 1.1, 1.2
Nov 2011 P2 Question 2.1, 2.2 and 2.3
Feb 2011 P2 Question 4
COMPETITION QUESTION
Which ONE of the following pairs of reactants can be used to prepare the ester propylethanoate in the laboratory?
A propanol and ethanoic acid
B propane and ethanoic acid
C ethanol and propanoic acid
D propane and ethanol
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Diagram for Question 2.3 (Nov 2011 P2)
Diagram for Question 4 (Feb 2011 P2)
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03-OCT 10:00 -11:00 ELECTRICITY
Study Tips:
Make sure you revise all your Grade 11 work on electrostatics, capacitors,
electromagnetic induction and electric circuits. Pay special attention to learning Coulombs Law, Faradays Law and Ohms Law. Recognise that the equations given on your information sheet describe the laws and the
relationship between the variables.
When two variables are directly proportional, if one doubles the other doubles too.
When two variables are inversely proportional, if one doubles the other halves.
For Coulombs Law, force is inversely proportional to distance between the chargessquared, (
). This means that if we double thedistance, the force will decrease by 4
times. If you want to double the force, you need to reduce the distance by 2 times Practise drawing circuit diagrams. Make sure you can identify parts of the circuit where
the current is the same (ammeter readings) and where potential difference is the same(voltmeter readings).
For electric circuit questions, there is usually more than one way to find the correctanswer. When doing previous exam paper questions, always check your answer usingan alternative method.
For electric motors and generators, make sure you can determine the direction of motion,magnetic field or current. The right hand rule is preferred for both. However some peoplestill use the left hand rule for motors and the right hand rule for generators. Select onemethod and stick to it.
Remember the electric motor has a split ring commutator and the AC generator has sliprings.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P1 Question 2.6 and 2.8
Nov 2010 P1 Question 9
Feb 2011 P1 Question 9
COMPETITION QUESTION
What is the SI unit of measurement of the rate of flow of charge in a conductor?
A watt
B volt
C ampere
D coulomb
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Diagram for Question 2.6 (Nov 2011 P1)
Diagram for Question 2.8 (Nov 2011 P1)
Diagram for Question 9 (Nov 2010 P1)
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Diagram for Question 9 (Feb 2011 P1)
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04-OCT 10:00 -11:00 RATES & CHEMICAL EQUILIBRIUM
STUDY TIPS:
Remember the steps of the scientific method and how to do a proper scientific
investigation. You need to be able to formulate an investigative question, state anhypothesis, identify variables, control variable, interpret results and draw aconclusion from the results.
For rates of reaction you must be able to explain the how changing temperature,concentration, particle size (surface area) and a catalyst affects the rate usingcollision theory
Revise the following graphs: potential energy vs. reaction co-ordinate for exothermicand endothermic reactions, the Maxwell-Boltzmann energy distribution curve, massof reactants vs. time during a reaction, volume of gas collected during a reaction vs.time and reaction rate vs. time for reversible reactions in chemical equilibrium.
For chemical equilibrium calculations, make sure you write down the Kc expressionfor the given balanced chemical equation. Do not write down the general formula.Remember to include only the concentration of gases and aqueous solutions. Do notinclude solids or pure liquids.
For Kc calculations, make sure that all the information given is in the same units. It isbest to have all quantities in moles.
Use the RICE table to set out your work neatly. Dont forget to convert all moles intoconcentration by dividing by volume in the final step of the table.
Remember only TEMPERATURE will change the value of Kc
Revise interpreting and sketching graphs of concentration vs. time for systems inchemical equilibrium. Recognise what has caused a change in the position of
equilibrium using a graph. State and explain Le Chateliers principle.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P2 Question 2.4, 2.5 and 2.6
Feb 2011 P2 Question 7.4 - 7.6
COMPETITION QUESTION
A chemical reaction reaches equilibrium. Which ONE of the following statementsregarding this equilibrium is TRUE?
A The concentrations of the individual reactants and products are constant.
B The concentrations of the individual reactants and products are equal.
C The concentrations of the individual reactants are changing continually.
D The concentrations of the individual products increase until the reaction stops.
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Diagram for Question 2.5 (Nov 2011 P2)
Diagram for Question 2.6 (Nov 2011 P2)
Diagram for Question 7.4 (Feb 2011 P2)
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05-OCT 10:00 -11:00 WAVES, LIGHT & SOUND
STUDY TIPS: Remember that frequency and wavelength are inversely proportional to each other.
A wave with a big wavelength will have a low frequency, and a wave with a smallwavelength will have a high frequency.
For sound, frequency is directly proportional to pitch and amplitude is directlyproportional to loudness.
When a source of sound moves towards a stationary observer, the frequency theobserver hears is greater than the frequency of the source (higher pitch).
When a source of sound moves away from a stationary observer, the frequency theobserver hears is less than the frequency of the source (lower pitch).
Red shift is an example of the Doppler Effect. Light from stars moving away from Earthhas a smaller frequency than expected. The line emission spectra are all shift towardsthe red end of the spectrum.
Huygens Principle is used to explain diffraction. Every set of points on a wavefrontacts as a source of wavelets. The wavelets interfere with each other to produce thenext wavefront.
Interference is evidence that light has a wave nature.
The photoelectric effect is evidence that light has a particle nature.
QUESTIONS FOR DISCUSSION
Nov 2011 P1 Question 2.4, 2.5, 2.9 and 2.10
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