PROVINCIAL ASSESSMENT

GRADE 10

TECHNICAL SCIENCES P2

NOVEMBER 2024

MARKS: 75

TIME: 1½ hours

This question paper consists of 8 pages and 1 data sheet.

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INSTRUCTIONS AND INFORMATION

1. This question paper consists of FIVE questions. Answer ALL the questions in the
ANSWER BOOK.

2. Start EACH question on a NEW page in the ANSWER BOOK.

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

4. Leave ONE line between two sub questions, for example between QUESTION 2.1
and QUESTION 2.2.

5. You may use a non-programmable calculator.

6. You may use appropriate mathematical instruments.

7. You are advised to use the attached DATA SHEET.

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. Write neatly and legibly.

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QUESTION 1: MULTIPLE-CHOICE QUESTIONS

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 number
(1.1 to 1.7) in the ANSWER BOOK, e.g. 1.8 D.

1.1 Which ONE of the following substances is NOT a compound?

A Water

B Graphite

C Sugar

D Steel (2)

1.2 The CORRECT chemical formula for potassium nitrate is …

A K3N

B PNO3

C KNO3

D P(NO3)3 (2)

1.3 The elements on the Periodic Table are arranged in order of increasing
atomic number in horizontal rows, are called …

A columns.

B groups.

C periods.

D structures. (2)

1.4 The number of atoms found in ONE table salt molecule, is:

A 1

B 3

C 5

D 2 (2)

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1.5 1 K is equal to …

A 0 ºC

B 273 ºC

C 237 ºC

D -273 ºC (2)

1.6 The more heat is released, the …

A less energy is transferred.

B more energy will be absorbed.

C more energy is transferred.

D none of the above. (2)

1.7 An isolated system is a system that:

A Allows energy exchange.

B Allows matter exchange.

C Does not allow energy nor matter exchange.

D Only allows heat exchange. (2)

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QUESTION 2 (Start on a new page.)

The diagram below shows three different substances, P, Q and R.

2.1 Distinguish between an element and a compound. (4)

Use the diagram and keys above to answer the questions that follow.

2.2 Write the LETTER that represents the following:

2.2.1 Element (2)

2.2.2 Compound (2)

2.2.3 Mixture (2)

2.3 Give the MOLECULAR FORMULA for substance:

2.3.1 P (2)

2.3.2 Q (2)

2.4 How many protons can be found in ONE molecule of substance Q? (2)
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QUESTION 3 (Start on n new page.)

Study the table below of different UNKNOWN elements/ions and answer the
questions that follow.

3.1 Define the term atomic mass. (2)

3.2 Write the:

3.2.1 ATOMIC NUMBER of element X (2)

3.2.2 RELATIVE ATOMIC MASS of element Y (2)

3.3 Use the provided Periodic Table to identify and give the:

3.3.1 CHEMICAL SYMBOL of element X (2)

3.3.2 NAME of element Y (2)

3.4 Draw the Aufbau diagram for the ION of element Z to indicate the
number of electrons. (3)
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QUESTION 4 (Start on n new page.)

4.1 Methane (CH4) reacts with oxygen during an oxidation reaction to form water
and carbon dioxide.

4.1.1 Define the term pure substance. (2)

4.1.2 Write the balanced chemical equation of the reaction above. (3)

4.1.3 Give the NAME of the element in the compound water that will
be found on the Periodic Table in group VI. (2)

4.2 Magnesium and chlorine react with each other to form a new compound.

4.2.1 Give the NAME of the new compound that will form. (2)

4.2.2 Write the NAME of the group to which magnesium belongs. (1)

4.2.3 Give the valency of the chlorine atom. (1)

4.3 A learner is comparing the properties of two elements, X and Z, to

understand the properties of metals and non-metals better. Study the
table below and answer the questions that follow.

Element X Element Z

Conduct electricity Yes No

Conduct heat Yes No

Magnetic Yes No

Brittle No Yes

4.3.1 Which ONE of the two elements will most likely be a metal? (1)

4.3.2 Write ONE other property of metals that are not listed in the table
above. (1)

4.3.3 Give the possible SYMBOL for element X. (1)

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QUESTION 5 (Start on n new page.)

5.1 In thermodynamics, heat and temperature are concepts with various

similarities but each with a specific definition.

5.1.1 Distinguish between heat and temperature. (4)

Give the SI-unit for:

5.1.2 Heat (2)

5.1.3 Temperature (2)

5.2 A thermometer is a device that measures temperature and has two

important aspects:
 a temperature sensor in which changes occurs with a change in
temperature; and
 a conversion to give the change a numerical value.
Thermometers are commonly used in technology.

Write:
5.2.1 TWO advantages of an alcohol thermometer. (2)

5.2.2 TWO disadvantages of a mercury thermometer. (2)

5.2.3 ONE other thermometer that can be used in technology other

than alcohol and mercury thermometers. (1)

5.2.4 TWO uses of thermometers in technology. (2)

5.3 The temperature at which candle wax will melt differs depending on the
type of wax you're using. Beeswax melts at 62 °C.

5.3.1 Calculate the melting point of beeswax in Kelvin.

T = t + 273 (3)
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TABLE 1: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

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