PHYSICAL SCIENCES

ASSESSMENT 11

GRADE 11 GROUP INCUBATOR

MARKS 81

TIME 1.5 HOUR YEAR/DATE MAY/JUNE 2021

General Instructions

1 Answer ALL the questions.

2 Non-programmable calculators may be used.

3 Appropriate mathematical instruments may be used.

4 Number the answers correctly according to the numbering system used in this question
paper.

5 Rule off after each section/question

6 Write neatly and legibly

7 This question paper consist of 9 pages (Including formula sheets)

8 The formulae and substitutions must be shown in ALL calculations.

9 Round off your answers to TWO decimal places.

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QUESTION 1 MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTION

Various options are provided as possible answers to the following questions. Each question
has only ONE correct answer. Write only the letter (A-D) next to number (1.1-1.6) in the
ANSWER SHEET.

1.1 Which of the following forces always opposes the motion of the object?

A Normal force

B Tension

C Frictional force

D Gravitational force (2)

1.2 Inertia is the tendency of an object to maintain its state of rest or constant motion.
Which of the physical quantities below is a measure of inertia of an object?

A Velocity

B Acceleration

C Momentum

D Mass (2)

1.3 … is an attraction between an ion and a non-polar molecule.

A Ion-dipole force

B Ion-induced dipole force

C Dipole-dipole force

D Dipole-induced dipole force (2)

1.4 12 g of magnesium has the same number of particles as…

A 11 g of boron.
B 12 g of carbon.
C 14 g of nitrogen.
D 11.5 g of sodium. (2)

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QUESTION 2

Three forces X, Y and Z of magnitudes 420N, 300N and 250N respectively act at a point
O in the direction shown in the diagram below. The forces are NOT drawn to scale.

X = 420N

30°
𝑥
30°
45°

Z = 250N

Y = 300N

2.1 Define the term resultant of vectors in words. (1)

2.2 Calculate the:

2.2.1 Horizontal component of Z. (2)

2.2.2 Vertical component of X. (2)

2.3 Using CALCULATION method, determine the magnitude and direction of the
resultant force. (7)

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QUESTION 3

A block of mass 12 kg resting on a rough horizontal surface is connected by a light

inextensible string which passes over a smooth pulley to another block of mass 8 kg.
The 8 kg block hangs vertically as shown in the diagram below.
The 12 kg block accelerates to the right at a CONSTANT VELOCITY.

12kg

8kg

3.1 Draw a labelled free-body diagram showing ALL the forces acting on the 12 kg
block. (4)

3.2 State Newton’s Third Law of motion in words. (2)

3.3 Calculate the:

3.3.1 Tension, T, in the string connecting the two blocks. (3)

3.3.2 Coefficient of kinetic friction between the surface of 12 kg and the table. (3)

3.4 If the string connecting the two blocks breaks, what will happen to the
acceleration of the 8 kg. Write down ONLY INCREASES, DECREASES OR
REMAIN SAME. (1)

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QUESTION 4

Charge P carrying a charge of -4 nC and charge Q with a charge of +8 nC are placed

0,5 m apart as shown in the diagram below. The two charges are brought into contact
and separated back to their original positions.

P Q
0,5m

4.1 Which charge between has an EXCESS in electrons, write down only P or Q. (1)

4.2 Calculate the:

4.2.1 Number of electrons that were transferred when the charges were in
contact. (5)

4.2.2 Electrostatic force experienced by charge P due to the presence of Q

AFTER CONTACT. (3)

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QUESTION 5

A group of grade 11 learners conducted an investigation to compare the vapour

pressure of four hydrides of group IV under the same conditions.
The following table shows results that were obtained during the investigation.

Hydrides of group IV Relative molecular Vapour pressure (kPa)

mass (g.mol-1)

SnH4 123 108,5

GeH4 77 204,3
SiH4 32 312
CH4 16 423

5.1 Define vapour pressure. (2)

5.2 For this investigation carried out, write down the investigative question. (2)

5.3 The atmospheric pressure is 101, 3 kPa. What is the phase (solid, liquid or gas)
of the hydrides at room temperature? (1)

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5.4 Explain the trend in vapour pressure observed for the hydrides in the above
table. In your explanation, refer to the MOLECULAR SIZE,
INTERMOLECULAR FORCES and ENERGY required. (3)

5.5 Which ONE of the hydrides will have the lowest melting point? Refer to the
data in the table to give a reason for your answer. (2)
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QUESTION 6

Consider the following molecules P to T and answer the questions that follow.

P HCN

Q BF3

R H2O

S N2

T HF

6.1 Define a covalent bond. (2)

6.2 Draw the Lewis structure of compound P. (2)

6.3 Molecule R (H2O) can form a dative (coordinate) covalent bond when it
reacts with hydrogen ion (H+).

6.3.1 Write down the chemical formula of the substance that is formed
when H2O reacts with the H+ ion. (1)

6.3.2 Which ONE of the two substances, T or S will be able to dissolve and
REACT with water? Give a reason for your answer. (2)

6.4 Electronegativity is a measure of the tendency of an atom in a molecule to

attract bonding electrons. Electronegativity values are useful in determining the
polarity of a chemical bond.

6.4.1 Calculate the electronegativity difference for the bond in the HF

molecule. (2)

6.4.2 Is the bond in the HF molecule POLAR or NON-POLAR? (1)

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QUESTION 7

Four hydrogen halides are listed in the table below with their bond length. Study the
table below and answer the questions that follow.

Hydrogen halide Bond Bond length (pm)

Hydrogen iodide H–I 160,9
Hydrogen bromide H – Br 141,4
Hydrogen Chloride H – Cl 127,4
Hydrogen fluoride H–F 91,7

7.1 Define the term bond energy. (2)

7.2 Which ONE of the four hydrides has the highest bond energy? Refer to the
data in the table to give a reason for your answer. (2)

7.3 What is the bond order in hydrogen iodide? (1)

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QUESTION 8

An oxide of an element is a chemical compound of the element with one or more

oxygen atoms chemically bonded with at least one atom of the element. 4,6 g of an
oxide of nitrogen contains 3,2 g of oxygen

8.1 Define the term molar mass. (2)

8.2 Determine the empirical formula of this compound. (5)

8.3 Hydrates are compounds containing water molecules loosely bound to other
components. When a hydrated salt such as BaCl2 . xH2O is heated certain
amount of water is driven off.

8.3.1 If the percentage of water of crystallization in the hydrated salt is

17,308%, calculate the value of x in the given empirical formula of
the hydrated salt. (4)

8.3.2 Calculate the molar mass of the hydrated salt. (3)

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GRAND TOTAL= 81

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DATA SHEET FOR PHYSICAL SCIENCES GRADE 11 JUNE TEST.

TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS

NAME SYMBOL VALUE

Acceleration due to gravity g 9,8m•s-2
Gravitational constant G 6,67 × 10−11 N•m2• kg-2
Coulomb’s constant k 9,0 × 109 N•m2• C-2
Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0× 108 m•s-1
Charge on electron e -1.6× 10−19 C
Electron mass me 9,11× 10−31 kg
Radius of earth RE 6,38× 106 m
Mass of earth ME 5,98× 1024 kg

TABLE 2: FORMULAE

WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT

c
n=
v v=f

1 or 1
n1 sin  1 = n 2 sin  2 T= T=
f 

FORCES

Fnet = ma W = mg
𝐺𝑚1 𝑚2 Fs(max) =𝜇𝑠 N
F= 𝑟2
Fk = 𝜇𝑘 N

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