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DBE ESSENTIALS GRADE

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Information sheets – Paper 1 (Physics)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE
Acceleration due to gravity
g 9,8 m·s-2
Swaartekragversnelling
Gravitational constant
G 6,67 x 10-11 N⋅m2⋅kg-2
Swaartekragkonstante
Radius of Earth
RE 6,38 x 106 m
Straal van Aarde
Coulomb's constant
k 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2·C-2
Coulomb se konstante
Speed of light in a vacuum c 3,0 x 108 m·s-1
Spoed van lig in 'n vakuum
Charge on electron
e -1,6 x 10-19 C
Lading op elektron
Electron mass
me 9,11 x 10-31 kg
Elektronmassa
Mass of the Earth
M 5,98 x 1024 kg
Massa van die Aarde
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
MOTION/BEWEGING
v f = v i + a Δt Δx = v i Δt + 21 aΔt 2
2 2 ⎛ v + vi ⎞
v f = v i + 2aΔx Δx = ⎜ f ⎟ Δt
⎝ 2 ⎠
FORCE/KRAG
Fnet = ma w = mg
Gm1m2 fs(max)
F= µs =
r2 N
fk
µk =
N
WAVES, SOUND AND LIGHT/GOLWE, KLANK EN LIG
1
v=fλ T=
f
ni sin θi = nr sin θr c
n=
v
ELECTROSTATICS/ELEKTROSTATIKA
kQ Q F
F = 12 2 (k = 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2·C-2) E=
r Q
kQ W
E= (k = 9,0 x 109 N⋅m2·C-2) V=
r2 Q
ELECTROMAGNETISM/ELEKTROMAGNETISME
ΔΦ
ε=−N Φ = BA cos θ
Δt
CURRENT ELECTRICITY/STROOMELEKTRISITEIT
Q V
I= R=
Δt I
1 1 1 1
= + + + ... R = r1 + r2 + r3 + ...
R r1 r2 r3
W = Vq W
P=
Δt
W = VI Δ t
P = VI
W= I2R Δ t
P = I 2R
V 2 Δt V2
W= P=
R R
Grade 11 Science Essentials Grade 11 Physics Definitions SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©
Scalar: a physical quantity that has magnitude only
Vector: a physical quantity that has both magnitude and direction
Resultant vector: the single vector which has the same effect as the original vectors acting together
Forces and Distance: the length of path travelled (scalar quantity)
Vectors Displacement: a change in position (vector quantity)
Speed: the rate of change of distance (scalar quantity)
Velocity: the rate of change of displacement (vector quantity)
Acceleration: the rate of change of velocity (vector quantity)
Normal force (FN): the force or the component of a force which a surface exerts on an object with which it is in contact, and
which is perpendicular to the surface
Frictional force (Ff): the force that opposes the motion of an object and which acts parallel to the surface
Static frictional force (fs): the force that opposes the tendency of motion of a stationary object relative to a surface. Kinetic
frictional force (fk): the force that opposes the motion of a moving object relative to a surface. Frictional force is proportional
to the normal force, is independent of the area of contact, is independent of the velocity of motion
Newton's first law of motion: a body will remain in its state of rest or motion at constant velocity unless a non-zero
Newton’s Laws resultant/net force acts on it
Newton's second law of motion: when a resultant/net force acts on an object, the object will accelerate in the direction of
the force at an acceleration directly proportional to the force and inversely proportional to the mass of the object
Newton's third law of motion: when one body exerts a force on a second body, the second body exerts a force of equal
magnitude in the opposite direction on the first body
Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: each body in the universe attracts every other body with a force that is directly
proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centres
Weight: the gravitational force the Earth exerts on any object on or near its surface
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Speed of light (c): the speed of light is constant when travelling through a specific medium. (c = 3x10 m.s in a vacuum)
Refraction: a change of wave speed in different media, while the frequency remains constant
Refractive index: the ratio of the speed of light in air to the speed of light in a specific medium
Optical density: a measure of the speed of light or other electromagnetic wave through a medium
Normal: the imaginary line perpendicular to the surface between two different optical media
Geometrical Angle of incidence: the angle between the incident ray and the normal
Optics Angle of refraction: the angle between the refracted ray and the normal
Snell’s law: gives the relationship between the angle of incidence, the angle of refraction and the refractive index when light
moves from one medium to another
Critical angle: the angle of incidence from which the refractive angle is 900
Total internal reflection: the angle of incidence is greater than the critical angle and no refraction takes place, instead the
ray is reflected
Wavefront: an imaginary line that connects waves that are in phase
2D and 3D Huygen’s principle: all points of a wavefront act like a point source. Each of these point sources (secondary sources) produce
Wavefronts smaller circular wavelets moving forwards with the same speed as the wave.
Diffraction: the ability of a wave to spread out in wavefronts as they pass through a small aperture or around a sharp edge
Coulomb's law: the magnitude of the electrostatic force exerted by one point charge (Q1) on another point charge (Q2) is
directly proportional to the product of the magnitudes of the charges and inversely proportional to the square of the distance (r)
between them
Electrostatics Electric field: a region of space in which an electric charge experiences a force. The direction of the electric field at a point is
the direction that a positive test charge would move if placed at that point.
Electric field at a point: The electric field at a point is the electrostatic force experienced per unit positive charge placed at
that point.
Faraday’s law: when a conductor and magnetic field move relative to each other, an emf is induced across the ends of the
Electromagnetism
conductor. The induced emf in the conductor is directly proportional to the rate of change of magnetic flux
Ohmic conductor: a conductor that obeys Ohm’s law
Ohm's law: the potential difference across a conductor is directly proportional to the current in the conductor at constant
temperature
Non-Ohmic conductor: a conductor which does not obey Ohm’s law
Electric Circuits
Internal resistance: resistance of the cell/ battery itself
Power: the rate at which electrical energy is converted in an electric circuit and is measured in watts (W)
Kilowatt hour (kWh): refers to the use of 1 kilowatt of electricity for 1 hour
Emf:
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Vectors in 2D SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

RESOLVING INTO COMPONENTS Fx COMPONENTS ON A SLOPE


x
Diagonal vectors can be broken into Fx = F cos θ θ When forces act on objects on a Fg// = Fg sin θ
components. When vectors are broken into slope, it is useful to resolve vectors
the x- and y-components, we are Fy = F sin θ into components that are parallel (//) Fg⊥ = Fg cos θ F g//
determining the horizontal (x-axis) and F or perpendicular (⟂) components.

Fy
The most common force resolved into
vertical (y-axis) effect of the vector. Fg θ

F g⟂
components on a slope is weight (Fg).
θ
y
CONSTRUCTING FORCE TRIANGLE
When forces are not co-linear, force triangles can be used to determine resultant forces or the equilibrant. When force triangles are formed, basic geometric rules can be used to determine vectors or resultants.
Tail-to-head Parallelogram Manipulation
Used for consecutive vectors (vectors that occur in sequence). Used for vectors that act concurrently on the same object. The vector arrows can be manipulated to form a force triangle to determine the
The resultant is the diagonal of a parallelogram that originates resultant forces or an equilibrant.
Eg. A boat travels 90 m east, and then moves 50 m north.
y from the tail of the vectors.
When manipulating the vector arrows, the following has to remain the same:
y
• Length of arrow (magnitude)
• Angle of the arrow (direction)
• The direction of the arrow head

t
Vector 2

tan
su l Eg. An object is suspended from a ceiling by 2 cables. Below is a free body dia-
Re gram as well as a force triangle that can be used to calculate the values of T1 and

Vector 2

nt
T2.

lta
su
Re
x Free body diagram Force triangle
Vector 1
x
This principle can also be applied to more than 2 vectors Vector 1
taken in order. The resultant is from the tail of the first vector
to the head of the last. Eg. Two tugboats apply a force of 6 000N and 5 000N at
y bearings of 60° and 120° respectively on a cargo ship.
y
Vect
or 4
nt
Resulta

N
00
60
or 3

Resultant
x
Vect

x 50
00
N
Vector 1

o r2
ct
Ve

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2D Vectors- Resultant and Equilibrant SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

EQUILIBRANT: The force that keeps a system in equilibrium.


The equilibrant is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction to the resultant force.
PYTHAGORAS (90° ONLY) SINE-RULE (NON-90°)
Pythagoras can only be applied to vector triangles that are right angle triangles. The sine-rule rule can be used to determine sides and angles of vector triangles that are not right angle
triangles.
FOR FINDING SIDES: FOR FINDING ANGLES:
o a o FOR FINDING SIDES:
R2 = x2 + y2 sin θ = cos θ = tan θ = a b c
h h a = =
sin(A) sin(B) sin(C )
EXAMPLE:
FOR FINDING ANGLES:
A boat travels 90 m due east, and then moves 50 m due north. Determine the displacement
of the boat. sin(A) sin(B) sin(C )
y = =
a b c
EXAMPLE:
An object is suspended from a ceiling by two cords as shown in the diagram below. Determine the
magnitude of T1 and T2.

t an t
su l 60°
Re

50 m
60° 35°
T1 35°
T1 T2 T2
θ x
90 m
3 kg
R2 = x2 + y2
R = 90 2 + 50 2
Fg
R = 102,96 m 35°
T2 55°

o
tan θ = a 35° Fg = mg
= (3)(9,8)
θ = tan−1( 50
90 )
60° Fg = 29,4 N
θ = 29,05∘ a b a b
sin A
= sin B sin A
= sin B
T1 29,4 T2 29,4
Remember that θ calculated is relative to the x-axis,
∘ ∘ ∘
T1 sin 55∘
= sin 95∘ sin 30 ∘
= sin 95∘
∴ bearing = 90 − 29,05 = 60, 95 29,4 29,4
30° T1 = sin 55∘ × sin 95∘
T2 = sin 30∘ × sin 95∘
∴ Displacement = 102,96 m at a bearing of 60,95∘ T1 = 24,18 N T2 = 14,76 N
60°

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2D Vectors- Resultant and Equilibrant SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

CONSTRUCTION COMPONENT ADDITION


By accurately constructing vector diagrams, the resultant or equilibrant can be determined by measure- The resultant of diagonal forces can be determined using Pythagoras by determining the x-resultant and
ment. The diagram has to be drawn using a ruler and protractor. The magnitude, represented by the y-resultant first. This is especially useful for determining resultants when more than 2 forces act on an
length of the line, is drawn using an appropriate scale, for example:
object and a force triangle can not be used.
1 cm = 1 N
Steps to determine resultant using component method:
1 mm = 1 N
1.Determine the x- and y-components of each force.
EXAMPLE: 2.Determine the x- and y-resultants of components.
3.Determine the resultant using Pythagoras.
Two forces are applied on an object as shown in the diagram below. Determine the resultant force by 4.Determine the angle using trigonometric principles.
construction.
EXAMPLE:
Three forces act on an object as shown in the diagram below. Determine the resultant force on the
object.
11 N 1.Determine the x- and y-components of each force.
11N force:
70° Fx = F cos θ Fy = F sin θ
40° = 11 cos 70 = 11 sin 70 11 N
= 3,76 N right (90o ) = 10,34 N up (0o ) 70°
40° 35°
30 N Fx = F cos θ
30N force:
Fy = F sin θ 30 N 20 N
= 30 cos 40 = 30 sin 40
= 22,98 N left (270o ) = 19,28 N down (180o )
Draw the forces using a specified scale and accurate angle measurements.
20N force:
Fx = F cos θ Fy = F sin θ
= 20 cos 35 = 20 sin 35
= 16,38 N right (90o ) = 11,47 N down (180o )
5,5 cm = 11 N
R 2. Determine the x- and y-resultants of components. 2,84 N
Scale: 0,5cm = 1N Take left (270o) as positive Take down (180o) as positive
Fx = −3,76 + 22,98 − 16,38 Fy = −10,34 + 19,28 + 11,47
= 2,84 N left (270o ) = 20,41 N down (180o )
15 cm = 30 N

20,41 N
3. Find resultant-Pythagoras. 4. Find angle- trigonometry
R
o
R2 = x2 + y2 tan θ = a
By measurement: 20,41
R = 2,842 + 20,412 θ = tan−1 2,84

R = 20,61 N θ = 82,08
Resultant = 10,6cm = 21,20 N at an angle of 25° below the negative x-axis.
(The equilibrant will be 21,20 N at an angle of 25° above the positive x-axis)
∴Resultant = 20,61 N at a bearing of 187,92°
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Newton’s Laws of Motion SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

FORCES
Non-contact force: A force exerted between Contact force: A force exerted between
A force is a push or a pull action exerted on an object. This action can be exerted while objects are in
objects over a distance without physical contact. objects that are in contact with each other.
contact (contact force) or over a distance (non-contact force).
Electrostatic force Applied force (FA)
Because forces have magnitude and direction, they are vectors. Force is measured in newton (N). 1 N is
Gravitational force (Fg) Tension (T or FT)
the force required to accelerate a 1 kg object at 1 m·s-2 in the direction of the force. We can therefore
say that 1 N = 1 kg·m·s-2.
Magnetic force Friction (Ff or fs/fk)

Normal force (FN)

Normal force (FN) Friction (Ff or fs/fk)


The perpendicular force exerted on by a surface on an object in contact with it. Frictional force due to a surface is the force that opposes the motion of an object in contact
with it.

FN Friction is the parallel component of the contact force on an object by the surface on which it rests. The
The normal force is equal to the perpendicular component
friction between the contact surfaces are determined by the properties of that surface. The coefficient of
of gravity if there are no other forces acting on the object.
friction (µs/µk) is a description of the roughness of the surface. The rougher the surface, the greater the
coefficient of friction.
Static friction (fs) Kinetic friction (fk)
FN = Fg
Static friction is the frictional force on a Kinetic friction is the frictional force on a
Fg stationary object that opposes the moving object that opposes the motion of
tendency of motion of the object. The the object. The magnitude of the kinetic friction
If alternative forces act on the object, the normal force will change depending on the direction and magnitude of the static friction will increase as is constant for the specific system at all velocities
magnitude of the applied force. the parallel component of the applied force is greater than zero, and irrespective of the applied
increased, until maximum static friction is force.
FA FA reached. fsmax is the magnitude of friction when
FN the object just starts to move.
FN
θ θ
f smax = μs FN fk = μk FN

f smax = maximum static friction (N) fk = kinetic friction (N)

Fg μs = coefficient of friction (no unit) μk = coefficient of friction (no unit)


Fg
FN = normal force (N) FN = normal force (N)
FN + FAy − Fg = 0 FN − Fg − FAy = 0 If the applied force is greater than the maximum static friction, the object will start to move.
FN + FA sin θ = Fg FN = Fg + FA sin θ
fsmax

Fric%on (N)
Objects suspended from a rope/string/cable have no FT )
normal force, as there is no surface on which the object rests. (f s
n
The tension is equal to the perpendicular component of $o
gravity if there are no other forces acting on the object. ric
cf Kine%c fric%on (fk)
ta$
S
FT + (−Fg ) = 0
Fg Applied force (N)
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Newton’s Laws of Motion SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

Newton’s First Law of Motion Newton’s Second Law of Motion Newton’s Third Law of Motion
An object continues in a state of rest or uniform (moving with When a net force is applied to an object of mass, it When object A exerts a force on object B, object B simulta-
constant) velocity unless it is acted upon by an unbalanced (net accelerates in the direction of the net force. The neously exerts an oppositely directed force of equal
or resultant) force. acceleration is directly proportional to the net force and magnitude on object A.
Newton’s First Law is due to inertia- the resistance of an object to inversely proportional to the mass.
change its state of rest of motion.
Newton’s Third Law describes action-reaction force pairs. These
Newton’s Second Law is dependent on the resultant force-
Fnet = 0 N a = 0 m ⋅ s −2 The vector sum of all forces acting on the same object.
are forces on different objects and can not be added or
subtracted.
A 3kg object moves up an incline surface at an angle of 15º with a
constant velocity. The coe"cient of friction is 0,35. Determine Fnet = m a a ≠ 0 m ⋅ s −2
the magnitude of the applied force. FA on B = − FB on A
FA
FN A 20 N force is applied to a 5 kg object. The object accelerates
up a frictionless incline surface at an angle of 15º. Determine
Force pairs properties:
the acceleration of the object.
• Equal in magnitude
Fg// FA • Opposite in direction
FN
fk • Acts on different objects (and therefore DO NOT CANCEL each
15° Fg T other out)

NOTE:
Take upwards as positive: Fg// The force pairs shown
Fnet⊥ = 0 here are gravitational
FN + (−Fg⊥ ) = 0 Fman on earth forces.
FN = Fg⊥
15° Fg
Fearth on man Gravity and Normal force
T
FN = m g cos θ are NOT force pairs.
FN = (3)(9,8)cos 15∘
Take upwards as positive:
FN = 28,40 N
Fnet// = ma
∴ FN = 28,40 N ⊥ up from slope
FA + (−Fg// ) = ma
20 − (5)(9,8)sin 15∘ = 5a Fman on wall
Fnet// = 0 20 − 12,68 = 5a
FA + (−Fg// ) + (−fk ) = 0 7,32
a =
FA = Fg// + fk 5

FA = m g sin θ + μk FN ∴a = 1,46 m ⋅ s−2 // up the slope


FA = (3)(9,8)sin 15∘ + (0,35)(28,40)
∴ FA = 17,55 N
Effect of Newton’s Second Law on overloading:
According to Newton’s Second Law, the acceleration of an object
Importance of wearing safety belts: is directly proportional to the applied force and inversely propor- Fwall on man
According to Newton’s First Law, an object will remain in motion at a tional to the mass of the object. If a vehicle is overloaded, the
constant velocity unless a non-zero resultant force acts upon it. When a stopping distance will increase which can lead to serious acci-
Newton’s Third Law during an accident
car is in an accident and comes to a sudden stop, the person inside the dents. When brakes are applied, the force (friction) remains the
According to Newton’s Third Law, the force that two objects exert
car will continue with a constant forward velocity. Without a safety belt, same, but the increase in mass causes a decrease in negative
on each other is equal in magnitude but opposite in direction. If
the person will make contact with the windscreen of the car, causing acceleration, increasing the time (and distance) it takes for the
two cars are in an accident, they will both exert the same amount
severe head trauma. The safety belt acts as an applied force, preventing vehicle to stop.
of force on each other irrespective of their masses.
the forward motion of the person.
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Newton’s Laws of Motion DIRECTION OF MOTION POSITIVE
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Horizontal Slopes
The vertical resultant = 0 N. The perpendicular (⟂) resultant = 0 N. Fg// = Fg sin θ
The horizontal resultant determines acceleration. The parallel (//) resultant determines acceleration.
Fg⊥ = Fg cos θ
Pulled at an angle REMEMBER: Use components of weight.
FA FN Force applied down the slope Force applied up the slope
FAy
FN θ FN Ff FA FN FA
FN Ff FN
Ff Ff FAx
Fg// Fg//
Fg// Fg//
Fg Fg FA Fg⟂ Ff
FA fk Fg⟂
Horizontal: Vertical: θ Fg T
θ Fg T
Fnet = m a Fnet = 0
FAx + (−Ff ) = m a (−Fg ) + FN + FAy = 0 Parallel: Perpendicular: Parallel: Perpendicular:
Fnet = m a Fnet = 0 Fnet = m a Fnet = 0
Pushed at an angle Fg∥ + FA + (−Ff ) = m a Fg⊥ + (−FN ) = 0 −(Fg∥) + − (Ff ) + FA = m a Fg⊥ + (−FN ) = 0
FN FA FN
No force applied
θ
Parallel:
Ff FAx Ff FN Ff FN Ff Fnet = m a
Fg∥ + (−Ff ) = m a
FAy
Fg Fg Fg// Fg// Perpendicular:
Fnet = 0
Horizontal:
Fnet = m a
Vertical:
Fnet = 0 Fg
Fg⟂ Fg⊥ + (−FN ) = 0
θ T

FAx + (−Ff ) = m a Fg + (−FN ) + FAy = 0

Lift stationary/constant velocity Lift accelerating Lift in freefall (cable snap)

FT FT FT
Suspended FT
Vertical: Vertical: Vertical:
Horizontal resultant = 0 N.
Fnet = 0 Fnet = m a Fnet = m a
Vertical resultant determines acceleration.
Fg + (−FT ) = 0 Fg + (−FT ) = m a Fg = m a
REMEMBER: No normal or friction forces. Fg
Fg
Fg
Fg
Acceleration will be in the
Fg Fg
direction of the greatest force.
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Newton’s Laws of Motion DIRECTION OF MOTION POSITIVE
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Connected objects Objects attached by rope/cable

Do separate free body diagrams for each object. FN FN FN FN


The velocity and acceleration of all objects are Horizontal: Horizontal:
equal in magnitude and direction. Fnet = m a
Ff FT FT FA Ff FA Fnet = m a
Applied forces are applied to only one object at (−Ff ) + FT = m a Ff FA + (−FT ) + (−Ff ) = m a
a time. FT
Simultaneous equations for acceleration and Fg
Ff Fg
tension are sometimes needed.
Fg Fg
REMEMBER:
Ropes/cables- The tension forces on Objects in contact
the objects are the same in magnitude
but opposite in direction. FN FN
FN FN
Touching objects- Newton’s Third Law FA
Horizontal: A FBA FAB B Horizontal:

Same axis Fnet = m a Ff FA Ff Ff FAB Fnet = m a


FA + (−FBA) + (−Ff ) = m a
Ff (−Ff ) + FAB = m a
Can be horizontal (multiple objects on a sur- FBA
face) or vertical (multiple suspended objects).
Fg Fg
The velocity and acceleration of all objects are Fg Fg
equal in magnitude and direction.

Multiple axes
Multiple axes
FN
Horizontal (objects on a surface) AND vertical
FT1 FN FN
(suspended objects).
In these examples,
FT1 FT2
The velocity and acceleration of all objects are
Ff FT1 clockwise is positive: Ff
equal in magnitude NOT DIRECTION.
Right positive FT2
Fg Ff
Fg Down positive Fg Fg
Vector direction on multiple axes FT2
Clockwise:
Right and Down positive
Fg
Left and Up negative
Fg
FN FT2 FN FN FT2
FT1
Ff FT1 Ff FT1 Ff FT2
OR
FT1
Anti-clockwise: Fg Fg Fg Fg Fg
FT2 Fg
Left and Up positive
Right and Down negative Horizontal: Vertical: Vertical: Horizontal: Horizontal: Vertical:
Fnet = m a Fnet = m a Fnet = m a Fnet = m a Fnet = m a Fnet = m a
FT1 + (−Ff ) = m a Fg + (−FT1) + FT 2 = m a Fg + (−FT 2 ) = m a FT1 + (−Ff ) = m a FT 2 + (−FT1) + (−Ff ) = m a Fg + (−FT 2 ) = m a
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Newton’s Law of Universal Gravitation SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

Every particle in the universe attracts every other particle with RATIOS CALCULATIONS
a force which is directly proportional to the product of their 1. Write out the original formula. Gm1m2
masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance 2. Manipulate unknown as subject. The force can be calculated using F =
between their centres. 3. Substitute changes into formula (Keep symbols!). r2
4. Simplify ratio number. REMEMBER:
Gm1m2 5. Replace original formula with unknown symbol.
Mass in kg
F= EXAMPLE:
r2 Two objects, m1 and m2, are a distance r apart and experience a Radius in m
force F. How would this force be affected if: Radius: centre of mass to centre of mass.
F = force of attraction between objects (N)
G = universal gravitational constant (6,67 ×10−11 N·m2·kg−2 ) a) One mass is doubled and the distance between the masses is Direction is ALWAYS attractive.
m= object mass (kg) halved?
r = distance between object centers (m) Gm1m2 Both objects experience the same force.
F= Write out the formula (Newton’s Third Law of Motion)
r2
A uniform sphere of matter attracts a body that is outside the shell as if G(2m1)m2
= Substitute changes into formula EXAMPLE:
all the sphere’s mass was concentrated at its center. 1
( r)2
2 The earth with a radius of 6,38 x 103 km is 149,6 x 106 km
2 Gm1m2 away from the sun with a radius of 696 342 km. If the earth
= Simplify ratio number has a mass of 5,97 x 1024 kg and the sun has a mass of
1 r2
4 1,99 x 1030 kg, determine the force between the two bodies.
Gm1m2
= 8( )
r2
Thus, the distance is determined between the centers of the two bodies. r = 6,38 × 10 3 km + 149,6 × 106 km + 696 342 km
∴ Fnew = 8 F Replace original formula
= 6,38 × 106 m + 149,6 × 109 m + 696 342 × 10 3 m
b) Both the two masses as well as the distance are doubled? = 1,5 × 1011 m
Gm1m2
F= Write out the formula
r2
rmoon rman G(2m1)(2m2 ) Gm1m2
= Substitute changes into formula F=
NOTE: NOTE: (2r)2 r2
The radius of the earth is added The radius of object 4 Gm1m2 6,67 × 10−11(5,97 × 10 24 )(1,99 × 10 30 )
= Simplify ratio number F=
to the distance between the (man) on the earth is 4 r2 (1,50 × 1011)2
earth and the moon. negligibly small. Gm1m2
= 1(
r2 )
F = 3,52 × 10 22 N attraction

KNOW THE DIFFERENCE! ∴ Fnew = 1 F Replace original formula The force of gravitational attraction is a vector, therefore all
vector rules can be applied:
g vs G
DETERMINING GRAVITATIONAL ACCELERATION (g) • Direction specific
g: Gravitational acceleration (9,8 m·s−2 on earth)
Gm object mPlanet • Can be added or subtracted
g is the acceleration due to gravity on a specific planet. F = m object g and F=
r 2Planet
−11
G: Universal gravitational constant (6,67×10 N·m ·kg )2 −2

Proportionality constant which applies everywhere in the universe. Gm o mP


m og =
r 2P
Mass vs Weight
Gm o mP
Mass (kg) g=
m o r 2P
A scalar quantity of matter which remains constant everywhere in the Take right as positive:
GmP
universe. ∴g=
r 2P Fnet on satallite = Fm on s + Fe on s
Weight (N)
=−( )+( )
Gm m m s Gm e m s
Weight is the gravitational force the Earth exerts on any object. Weight Therefore the gravitational acceleration of an object only depends
rms 2 res 2
differs from planet to planet. Fg = mg. Weight is a vector quantity. on the mass and radius of the planet. Object mass is irrelevant!
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FLASHBACK!! Prefix Conversion CALCULATIONS- Electrostatic force


Electrostatic force is a vector, therefore all The force can be calculated using • Substitute charge magnitude only.
centi− (cC) ×10−2 vector rules can be applied: • Direction determined by charge (like
Principle of conservation of charge. kQ1Q2 repel, unlike attract).
• Direction specific F=
Q + Q2 milli− (mC) ×10−3
r2 • Both objects experience the same
Q new = 1 • Can be added or subtracted force (Newton’s Third Law of Motion).
2 micro− (µC) ×10−6
Principle of charge quantization. 1 Dimensional
Q nano− (nC) ×10−9
Determine the resultant electrostatic force on QB.
n=
qe pico− (pC) ×10−12
3 cm 5 cm
COULOMB’S LAW A B C
The force between two charges is directly proportional to the −2 nC +3 nC −1 nC
product of the charges and inversely proportional to the distance
between the charges squared. kQ A Q B kQ C Q B
FAB = FCB = Fnet = FAB + FCB
r2 r2
9 × 109 (2 × 10−9 )(3 × 10−9 ) 9 × 109 (1 × 10−9 )(3 × 10−9 )
= − 6 × 10−5 + 1,08 × 10−5
kQ1Q2 =
(3 × 10−2 ) 2
=
(5 × 10−2 ) 2 = − 4,92 × 10−5
F= ∴ Fnet = 4,92 × 10−5 N left
r2 = 6 × 10−5 N left (A attracts B) = 1,08 × 10−5 N right (C attracts B)

F = force of attraction between objects (N) 2 Dimensional


k = Coulomb’s constant (9×109 N·m2·C−2)
Q = object charge (C) Determine the resultant electrostatic force on QB.
r = distance between objects (m)
-10 μC +7 μC FCB FCB
15 mm
RATIOS B C θ θ
In ratio questions, the same process is used as with Newton’s Law of OR

10 mm
Universal Gravitation. Fnet FAB FAB Fnet
EXAMPLE:
Two charges experience a force F when held a distance r apart. How
would this force be affected if one charge is doubled, the other charge is
tripled and the distance is halved.
A
+5 μC PYTHAGORAS :
kQ1Q 2 F 2net = F 2AB + F 2BC
F=
r2 kQ A Q B
FAB = Fnet = 4 500 2 + 2 800 2
k(2Q1)(3Q 2 ) r2
= Fnet = 5 300 N
( 1 r)2 =
9 × 109 (5 × 10−6 )(10 × 10−6 )
2
(10 × 10−3) 2
6 kQ1Q 2 o
= = 4 500 N down (A attracts B) tanθ =
1 r2 a
4 FAB
θ = tan−1
kQ1Q 2
= 24( )
kQ C Q B FCB
FCB =
r2 r2 θ = tan−1
4 500
2 800
= 24F 9 × 109 (7 × 10−6 )(10 × 10−6 )
= θ = 58,11∘
(15 × 10−3) 2
∴ Fnet = 5 300 N at 58,11∘ below the positive x − axis
= 2 800 N right (C attracts B)

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ELECTRIC FIELDS ELECTRIC FIELD STRENGTH


An electric field is a region of space in which an electric charge experi- Electric field strength at any point in space is the force per unit charge experienced by a
ences a force. The direction of the electric field at a point is the direction positive test charge at that point.
that a positive test charge (+1C) would move if placed at that point.
F kQ
Single point charges E= E=
q r2

E = electric field strength (N·C−1) E = electric field strength (N·C−1)


F = force (N) k = Coulomb’s constant (9×109 N·m2·C−2)
q = charge (C) Q = object charge (C)

+ − r = distance between objects (m)

q is the charge that experiences the force. Q is the charge that creates the electric field.

Force due to
charge Q Certain point
Unlike charges
Q in space
r X
F Charge experiencing
Q the electric field Distance between
q charge Q and point X

+ − EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE:
Charge B experiences a force of 2 N due to charge A. Determine the electric field strength at point P due to
Determine the electric field strength at point B. charge Q.

A B Q
5mm P
Like charges +2μC −5μC +3μC
F kQ
E = q E =
r2

− − =
2
5 × 10−6 =
9 × 109(3 × 10−6 )
(5 × 10−3) 2
= 4 × 10 N ⋅ C−1 to the right
5
= 1,08 × 109 N ⋅ C−1 to the right

DIRECTION: DIRECTION:
Direction that point in space ( X ) Direction that point in space ( X )
would move IF it was positive. would move IF it was positive.

+ + NOTE:
Electric field strength is a VECTOR. All vector rules and calculations apply.
(linear addition, 2D arrangement, resultant vectors, etc.)
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When waves reach a change in medium they can undergo: OPTICAL DENSITY AND REFRACTIVE INDEX SNELL’S LAW
REFLECTION Optical density Snell’s Law: The ratio of the angle of incidence and the
Normal angle of refraction is equivalent to the reciprocal of the
Propagation of light from air into glass Light can travel through a vacuum at 3×108 m·s−1, but slows down
ratio of refractive indices.
and back into air. as it moves through a transparent medium. The optical density is a
measure of the refracting power of a medium. The higher the optical
Law of reflection: The angle of reflec-
θi θR density, the more the light will be refracted or slowed down as it
tion is equal to the angle of incidence.
The incident ray, reflected ray and the
moves through the medium. ni sin θi = nr sin θr
normal all lie on the same plane. The velocity of light through a medium is inversely proportional to
the optical density of the medium. The speed of light in the same ni = refractive index (origin medium)
medium is constant. nr = refractive index (refracted medium)
DIFFRACTION θi = angle of incidence (origin medium)
The optical density can be quantified as a refractive index. The refrac-
θr = angle of refraction (refracted medium)
The ability of a wave to spread out in tive index is the ratio of the velocity of light in a vacuum to its
wavefronts as they pass through a velocity in a specified medium and can be determined by:
small aperture or around a sharp edge.
c n = refractive index (no unit) Change in optical density Direction of bend
n= c = speed of light in vacuum (3×108 m·s−1)
v v = speed of light through medium (m·s−1) Less dense to more dense Towards normal

More dense to less dense Away from normal


REFRACTION Refractive index

When light moves between media of different optical densities, the light The refractive index is defined as the ratio of the speed of light in
undergoes refraction. vacuum (c) to the speed of light in a material (v). The refractive in-
θi1 Normal
dex is directly proportional to the optical density and inversely propor-
tional to the velocity of light through the medium.
θi More
θi Less
Medium Refractive index
dense dense
Vacuum 1
θr1 Less More
θi2 Air 1,0003 ≈ 1
θr dense dense
Water 1.33
θr
Crown glass 1,50 − 1,62

θr2 Diamond 2.42

Refraction: The bending of light as it moves between two media with The refractive index (n) is also a quantitative description of the EXAMPLE:
different optical densities as a result of the change in wave speed while amount of refraction (bending) that occurs when light moves Light moves from air into glass (n = 1,55) at an angle of 25°
the frequency remains constant. between media of different refractive indices. The angle of refraction to the normal. Determine the angle of refraction in the glass.
can be determined using Snell’s Law. There is a relationship between
the angles of incidence and refraction when light travels through the
Normal: An imaginary line perpendicular to the surface of an object. boundary between two different optical media. ni sin θi = nr sin θr
Angle of Incidence: Angle between an incident ray and the normal on 1 sin 25∘ = 1,55 sin nr
the surface. 1 sin 25∘
1,55
= sin θr
Angle of Refraction: Angle between a refracted ray and the normal on
the surface. θr = 15,82∘

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CRITICAL ANGLE Conditions for Total Internal Reflection USES OF TOTAL INTERNAL REFLECTION
Critical angle: The angle of incidence in the optically denser medium for which the Total Internal Reflection can only occur if: Fibre optics
angle of refraction in the optically less dense medium is 90°. The refracted ray • Light moves from a more optically dense
travels parallel to the boundary between the media. Core
to a less optically dense medium.

ni sin θi = nr sin 90∘ • The angle of incidence is greater than the


critical angle.
Steps to calculate critical angle: Cladding
The relationship between the incident angle and the critical angle determines what
will happen to light when it moves between media from a high optical density to a 1. Identify the more and less dense media Optical fibers are strands of flexible material strands that allow light to be
low optical density. and their respective refractive indices. transmitted over long distances using Total Internal Reflection. Optical fibers
θi < θcrit θi = θcrit θi > θcrit
2. Write out Snell’s Law formula. consist of an inner glass core with a high refractive index, surrounded by a
3. Assign the bigger refractive index to ni. cladding. The cladding has to have a lower refractive index than the core.
4. Assign the smaller refractive index to nr. Multiple optical fibres can be combined to form a fibre optic cable. Fibre optic
a b c 5. Assign 90° as θr. cable are primarily used in telecommunications and medicine.
6. Determine θi.
θi θi θi Telecommunications
EXAMPLE: • Light travels faster than current, therefore signal is faster in fibre optic ca-
a) Refraction Determine the critical angle if light bles than in copper wires.
θi < θcrit passes from crown glass (n = 1,60) to • Fibre optic cables are less vulnerable to interception and interference.
The light ray is refracted at a variable angle according to Snell’s Law. water (n = 1,33). • Fibre optic cables have very little resale value, making it less likely to be
stolen.
b) Refract 90°
θi = θcrit
The light ray travels along the border between the two media, at an angle of 90° ni sin θi = nr sin θr Medicine
• Fibre optics are used in endoscopes.
to the normal. 1,60 sin θi = 1,33 sin 90 • Endoscopes consists of 2 flexible fibre optic cables- one to produce light
c) Total Internal Reflection (TIR) 1,33 sin 90 and another to return the image.
sin θi =
θi > θcrit 1,60 • Enables doctors to examine a patient through natural openings in the body
∘ such as the mouth, limiting the need for surgery.
The light ray is reflected internally into the incident medium. The angle of reflec- θi = 56,23
tion is equal to the angle of incidence. • Key-hole surgery can be performed, limiting scarring and recovery time.

HUYGENS PRINCIPLE DEGREE OF DIFFRACTION DIFFRACTION OF LIGHT


Huygens’ Principle states that every The degree of diffraction is directly proportional to the When monochromatic light is passed through a narrow slit, a diffraction pattern
point on a wavefront can serve wavelength and inversely proportional to the width of forms that consists of alternating light and dark bands. The light bands are as a
as a point source for secondary, the slit according to: result of constructive interference. The dark bands form as a result of destructive
circular wavelets with a speed interference.
λ
equal to that of the propagation Di f f r a ct ion ∝
of the waves. After a time, t, the w
new wavefront will be that of a sur- A narrower slit and longer wave produces more of a
face tangent to the secondary waves. curved pattern, in other words, more diffraction takes
A straight wavefront is a result of the superposition of infinite circular place.
waves. Wavelength Slit width
When a wave passes through a small aperture or past a sharp edge,
it curves around the corners of the obstacle or aperture. This phe- Longer wavelengths are diffracted more, therefore red light will diffract more
nomena is known as diffraction. than violet light.
According to Huygens’ principle, each point on the wavefront is a Longer wavelength = more diffraction / wider pattern
point source for a new wave, therefore only the wavefront that Narrower slit = more diffraction / wider pattern
passes the obstacle is able to continue moving in a straight line. No
new point sources are formed in the shadow region, resulting in
Single slit diffraction pattern:
wavefronts that curve around the edges.
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INDUCTION OF A MAGNETIC FIELD INDUCTION OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT INCREASING THE INDUCED EMF
•Increase the rate of change of magnetic flux, ie. decrease
When current passes through a conductor, a magnetic field is induced When a magnet is brought close to a metal wire, it causes movement
the time it takes to change the flux, ie. increase speed of
around the wire. of charge in the wire. As a result, an EMF is induced in the wire. Only a
movement.
change in magnetic flux will induce a current.
The direction of the magnetic field can be determined by the right hand •Increase the number of loops in the coil.
thumb rule. For a straight, single wire, point the thumb of your right hand Faraday’s law states that the emf induced is directly propor- •Increase the strength of the magnet.
in the direction of the conventional current and your curled fingers will point tional to the rate of change of magnetic flux (flux linkage). •Increase the surface area of the loops in the coil.
in the direction of the magnetic field around the wire. •Increase the change of flux by changing the angle, θ,
Magnetic flux linkage is the product of the number of turns on
from a minimum of 0° to a maximum of 90°.
the coil and the flux through the coil.
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT OF
I I Out of page Into of page OVERHEAD CABLES
ε = emf (V)
−NΔϕ N= number of turns/windings in coil •Birds fly into power lines as they cannot see them from a
ε= Δɸ= change in magnetic flux (Wb) distance.
Δt
Δt= change in time (s) •This places birds at risk of becoming extinct because of
B the increase in unnatural mortality.
The magnetic flux is the result of the product of the perpendicular com- •Trees fall onto power lines and can cause fires to erupt.
ponent of the magnetic field and cross-sectional area the field lines •Trees have to be cut down to make space for the power
pass through. lines.
For a wire loop, the magnetic field is the sum of the individual magnetic •There is no evidence that the electromagnetic effect of
fields around the single wires at each end. Use the right hand rule for a sin- ɸ= magnetic flux (Wb) the power lines has any negative impact on people and the
gle wire at each end of the loop. B= magnetic flux density (T) surroundings as the strength of the field is low.
ϕ = BA cos θ
F F A= area (m2) •The electromagnetic effect of the power line can disrupt
θ= angle between magnetic field line and normal radio signals and for emergency services, this can be a
major problem.

B
Normal Normal

I B θ θ θ
θ
F F
A=l ×b
A=πr2

I DIRECTION OF INDUCED CURRENT


As a bar magnet moves into a solenoid the needle of the galvanometer
is deflected away from the 0 mark. As the bar magnet is removed, the
For a solenoid, curl your fingers around the solenoid in the direction of the needle deflects in the opposite direction. The magnetic energy is con-
conventional current and your thumb will point in the direction of the North verted to electrical energy. The direction of the induced current can be
pole. This is know as the right hand solenoid rule. determined using Lenz’s law.
I Lenz’s Law states
B that the induced
N

S
current flows in a
direction so as to S

set up a magnetic N
N
field to oppose
N
the change in S

magnetic flux. S

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SERIES PARALLEL CALCULATIONS (NO INTERNAL RESISTANCE)


If resistors are added in series, the If resistors are added in parallel, the total resistance will decrease Series circuit Parallel circuit
total resistance will increase and the and the total current will increase, provided the emf remains
total current will decrease provided constant. 10 V V1
V1
the emf remains constant.
CURRENT is the rate of flow of charge.
Q
I=
t
I is the current strength, Q the charge in coulombs and t the time in seconds. SI unit is ampere (A). 3A A3
A1 A2 V2
A1 R1 A1 R1 R2
R1
A1 R1 R2 A2 4Ω
2Ω 5Ω
12 Ω
A2 R2 A2 R3 R2
R1 R2
a) Determine the total resistance.
IT = I1 = I2 IT = I1 + I2 IT = I1 + I2
1 1
I1 = IR1 = IR2 a) Determine the total resistance. = + 1
Rp R1 R2
RESISTANCE is the material’s opposition to the flow of electric current. Rtot = R1 + R2 1 1
= +
V = IR = 2+5 4 12
1
R is the electrical resistance of the conducting material, resisting the flow of charge through it. = 7Ω =
3
Resistance (R) is the quotient of the potential difference (V) across a conductor and the current (I) in
b) Determine the reading on A1 and A2. ∴ Rp = 3Ω
it. The unit of resistance is called the ohm (Ω).
V = IR b) Determine the reading on V1 and V2.
R1 R1 R2
10 = I (7) V1 = IR
R1 R2 I = 1,43 A = (3)(3)
∴ A1 = A2 = 1,43 A = 9V
R2 R3
∴ V1 = V2 = 9 V
R s = R1 + R2 1 1 1 1 1 1
= + = + Combination circuits
Rp R1 R2 Rp R1 + R2 R3
15 V
Consider the circuit given. (Internal resistance is negligible)
POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE (p.d.) is the work done per V2
NOTE: Calculate:
unit positive charge to move the charge from one point to
another. It is often referred to as voltage. 1. Emf (ε): voltage across cells when
W no current is flowing (open circuit). a) the effective resistance of the circuit.
V=
Q b) the reading on ammeter A1.
2. V term or pd: voltage across cells
V is Potential difference in V (volts), W is Work done or energy

R1
3Ω A1
when current is flowing. c) the reading on voltmeter V1.
transferred in J (joules) and Q is Charge in C (coulombs).
d) the reading on ammeter A2. 2Ω
V1 V1 V2 A2 R2
a)
1 1 1 4Ω
= +
R1 R1 R2 RP R2 R3 R3
1 1
V1 V2 = +
2 4 V1
R2 R3 3
=
R1 R2 4
V2 V3 4 b) c) d)
∴ Rp = = 1,33 Ω Vtot V1 V1
3 Rtot = RP = R2Ω =
I1 I1 I2
V4 Rtot = R3Ω + RP 15 V1 4,60
V3
4,33 = 1,33 = 2 =
= 3 + 1,33 I1 3,46 I2
Vs = V1 + V2 Vp = V1 = V2 = V3 Vp = V3 = V4 = (V1 + V2 ) = 4,33 Ω I1 = 3,46 A V1 = 4,60 V I2 = 2,30 A
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OHM’S LAW INTERNAL RESISTANCE CALCULATIONS (WITH INTERNAL RESISTANCE)


PD of external
Current through a conductor is directly proportional to the po- The potential difference across a bat- ε = Vint + Vext circuit
tential difference across the conductor at constant temperature. tery not connected in a circuit is the 6V emf
V emf of the battery. PD of internal
R= Emf is the total energy supplied
resistance
I
per coulomb of charge by the cell.
Proof of Ohm’s law: Vint = Ir Vext = IRext
5V
When connected in a circuit the poten-
The current in the circuit is changed tial difference drops due the internal
using the rheostat, thus current is the resistance of the cells.
independent variable and potential ε = I(Rext + r)
difference is the dependent variable. In reality all cells have internal
A
It is important that the temperature of resistance (r). Internal resistors are EXAMPLE:
the resistor is kept constant. always considered to be connected in V
series with the rest of the circuit.
The resultant graph of potential
Determining the emf and internal resistance of a cell r
difference vs current indicates if the
conductor is ohmic or non-ohmic. V ε
V
V
Ohmic conductor Non-ohmic conductor r Gra
y – intecept Inte dient
rna = N 5Ω 3Ω
• An Ohmic conductor is a • A Non-ohmic conductor is a ε = Emf l re ega
si st -v
conductor that obeys Ohm’s law conductor that does not obey A anc e
e
at all temperatures. Ohm’s law at all temperatures.

V V
• Constant ratio for I . • Ratio for I change with change I When the switch is open the reading on the voltmeter is 12 V.
in temperature. When the switch is closed, the current through the 3 Ω resistor is 1 A.
• E.g. Nichrome wire
• E.g. Light bulb a) Calculate the total current of the circuit.
Independent variable Current (I) b) Calculate the internal resistance of the battery.
V V Dependent variable Potential difference (V)
c) How will the voltmeter reading change when the 4 Ω resistor is
e removed?
nc a) Rbo = R5Ω + R3Ω b) 1
= 1
+ 1
ta Controlled variable Temperature
si s
Rp Rbo R 4Ω
= 5+3
Re 1 1
t = = 8Ω = +
en
COST OF ELECTRICITY 8 4
i Rbo : R 4Ω
ad
3
=
Gr Electricity is paid for in terms of the amount of energy used
8 : 4
8
by the consumer. Rp =
8
= 2,67 Ω
I 2 : 1
I Note:
3
∴ Ibo : I4Ω ε = I (R + r)
POWER Cost of electricity = power × time × cost per unit P in kW
1 : 2 12 = 3(2,67 + r)
t in hours
Power is the rate at which work is done. r = 1,33 Ω
I4Ω = 2Ibo
P = power (W) c) When the 4 Ω resistor is re-
W Example = 2(1)
P = W = work (J) moved, the external resistance
Δt = 2A
A geyser produces 1200 W of power. Calculate the increases and the current
Δt = time (s) cost of having the geyser switched on for 24 hours, if Itot = Ibo + I4Ω decreases. (I ∝ 1/R). Emf and
P = I2R
I = current (A) the price of electricity is 85 c per unit. = 1+2 internal resistance is constant,
P = VI Cost = power × time × cost per unit = 3A therefore a decrease in current
V = potential will result in an increase in ex-
difference (V) = (1,2)(24)(0,85)
V2 = R24,48
ternal PD (Voltmeter reading)
P =
R R = resistance (Ω) V = ε – Ir
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Information sheets – Paper 2 (Chemistry)
TABLE 1: PHYSICAL CONSTANTS/TABEL 1: FISIESE KONSTANTES
NAME/NAAM SYMBOL/SIMBOOL VALUE/WAARDE
Avogadro's constant
NA 6,02 x 1023 mol-1
Avogadro-konstante
Molar gas constant
R 8,31 J·K-1·mol-1
Molêre gaskonstante
Standard pressure
pθ 1,013 x 105 Pa
Standaarddruk
Molar gas volume at STP
Vm 22,4 dm3·mol-1
Molêre gasvolume by STD
Standard temperature
Tθ 273 K
Standaardtemperatuur
TABLE 2: FORMULAE/TABEL 2: FORMULES
p1V1 p 2 V2
= pV = nRT
T1 T2
m N
n= n=
M NA
V n m
n= c= OR/OF c=
Vm V MV
TABLE 3: THE PERIODIC TABLE OF ELEMENTS

1 2 13 14 15 16 17 18
3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12
(I) (II) (III) (IV) (V) (VI) (VII) (VIII)
1 Atomic number 2
KEY/SLEUTEL
H He
2,1

Atoomgetal
1 4
3 4 29 5 6 7 8 9 10
Symbol
Li Be Electronegativity Cu B C N O F Ne

1,9
1,0

1,5

2,0

2,5

3,0

3,5

4,0
Elektronegatiwiteit Simbool
7 9 63,5 11 12 14 16 19 20
11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18
Na Mg Aℓ Si P S Cℓ Ar
0,9

1,2

1,5

1,8

2,1

2,5

3,0
Approximate relative atomic mass
23 24 Benaderde relatiewe atoommassa 27 28 31 32 35,5 40
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36
K Ca Sc Ti V Cr Mn Fe Co Ni Cu Zn Ga Ge As Se Br Kr
0,8

1,0

1,3

1,5

1,6

1,6

1,5

1,8

1,8

1,8

1,9

1,6

1,6

1,8

2,0

2,4

2,8
39 40 45 48 51 52 55 56 59 59 63,5 65 70 73 75 79 80 84
37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54
Rb Sr Y Zr Nb Mo Tc Ru Rh Pd Ag Cd In Sn Sb Te I Xe
0,8

1,0

1,2

1,4

1,8

1,9

2,2

2,2

2,2

1,9

1,7

1,7

1,8

1,9

2,1

2,5
86 88 89 91 92 96 101 103 106 108 112 115 119 122 128 127 131
55 56 57 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86
Cs Ba La Hf Ta W Re Os Ir Pt Au Hg Tℓ Pb Bi Po At Rn
0,7

0,9

1,6

1,8

1,8

1,9

2,0

2,5
133 137 139 179 181 184 186 190 192 195 197 201 204 207 209
87 88 89
Fr Ra Ac
0,7

0,9

58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71
226
Ce Pr Nd Pm Sm Eu Gd Tb Dy Ho Er Tm Yb Lu
140 141 144 150 152 157 159 163 165 167 169 173 175
90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103
Th Pa U Np Pu Am Cm Bk Cf Es Fm Md No Lr
232 238
TABLE 4A: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4A: STANDAARDREDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Half-reactions Eθ (V)
F2(g) + 2e −
⇌ 2F −
+ 2,87
3+ 2+
Co + e −
⇌ Co + 1,81
+
H2O2 + 2H +2e −
⇌ 2H2O +1,77

MnO 4 + 8H + 5e
+ −
⇌ Mn
2+
+ 4H2O + 1,51
Cℓ2(g) + 2e −
⇌ 2Cℓ −
+ 1,36
Cr2O 7
2−
+ 14H + 6e
+ −

3+
2Cr + 7H2O + 1,33
+
O2(g) + 4H + 4e −
⇌ 2H2O + 1,23
+ 2+
MnO2+ 4H + 2e −
⇌ Mn + 2H2O + 1,23
2+
Pt + 2e −
⇌ Pt + 1,20
Br2(ℓ)+ 2e −
⇌ 2Br − + 1,07

NO 3 + 4H + 3e
+ −
⇌ NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
2+
Hg + 2e ⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë


+
Ag + e ⇌ Ag + 0,80
Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë



NO 3 + 2H + e
+ −
⇌ NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
3+ 2+
Fe + e −
⇌ Fe + 0,77
+
O2(g) + 2H + 2e −
⇌ H 2O 2 + 0,68
I2 + 2e −
⇌ 2I− + 0,54
+
Cu + e −
⇌ Cu + 0,52
+
SO2 + 4H + 4e −
⇌ S + 2H2O + 0,45
2H2O + O2 + 4e −
⇌ 4OH − + 0,40
2+
Cu + 2e −
⇌ Cu + 0,34
2−
SO 4 + 4H + 2e
+ −
⇌ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
2+ +
Cu + e −
⇌ Cu + 0,16
4+ 2+
Sn + 2e −
⇌ Sn + 0,15
+
S + 2H + 2e −
⇌ H2S(g) + 0,14
+
2H + 2e −
⇌ H2(g) 0,00
3+
Fe + 3e −
⇌ Fe − 0,06
2+
Pb + 2e −
⇌ Pb − 0,13
2+
Sn + 2e −
⇌ Sn − 0,14
2+
Ni + 2e −
⇌ Ni − 0,27
2+
Co + 2e −
⇌ Co − 0,28
2+
Cd + 2e −
⇌ Cd − 0,40
3+ 2+
Cr + e −
⇌ Cr − 0,41
2+
Fe + 2e −
⇌ Fe − 0,44
3+
Cr + 3e −
⇌ Cr − 0,74
2+
Zn + 2e −
⇌ Zn − 0,76
2H2O + 2e −
⇌ H2(g) + 2OH −
− 0,83
2+
Cr + 2e −
⇌ Cr − 0,91
2+
Mn + 2e −
⇌ Mn − 1,18
3+
Aℓ + 3e −
⇌ Aℓ − 1,66
2+
Mg + 2e −
⇌ Mg − 2,36
+
Na + e −
⇌ Na − 2,71
2+
Ca + 2e −
⇌ Ca − 2,87
2+
Sr + 2e −
⇌ Sr − 2,89
2+
Ba + 2e −
⇌ Ba − 2,90
+ -
Cs + e ⇌ Cs - 2,92
+
K +e −
⇌ K − 2,93
+
Li + e −
⇌ Li − 3,05
TABLE 4B: STANDARD REDUCTION POTENTIALS
TABEL 4B: STANDAARDREDUKSIEPOTENSIALE
Half-reactions Eθ (V)
+
Li + e −
⇌ Li − 3,05
+
K +e −
⇌ K − 2,93
+
Cs + e −
⇌ Cs − 2,92
2+
Ba + 2e −
⇌ Ba − 2,90
2+
Sr + 2e −
⇌ Sr − 2,89
2+
Ca + 2e −
⇌ Ca − 2,87
+
Na + e −
⇌ Na − 2,71
2+
Increasing oxidising ability/Toenemende oksiderende vermoë

Mg + 2e −
⇌ Mg − 2,36
3+
Aℓ + 3e −
⇌ Aℓ − 1,66
Increasing reducing ability/Toenemende reduserende vermoë

2+
Mn + 2e −
⇌ Mn − 1,18
2+
Cr + 2e −
⇌ Cr − 0,91
2H2O + 2e −
⇌ H2(g) + 2OH −
− 0,83
2+
Zn + 2e −
⇌ Zn − 0,76
3+
Cr + 3e −
⇌ Cr − 0,74
2+
Fe + 2e −
⇌ Fe − 0,44
3+ 2+
Cr + e −
⇌ Cr − 0,41
2+
Cd + 2e −
⇌ Cd − 0,40
2+
Co + 2e −
⇌ Co − 0,28
2+
Ni + 2e −
⇌ Ni − 0,27
2+
Sn + 2e −
⇌ Sn − 0,14
2+
Pb + 2e −
⇌ Pb − 0,13
3+
Fe + 3e −
⇌ Fe − 0,06
+
2H + 2e −
⇌ H2(g) 0,00
+
S + 2H + 2e −
⇌ H2S(g) + 0,14
4+ 2+
Sn + 2e −
⇌ Sn + 0,15
2+ +
Cu + e −
⇌ Cu + 0,16
2− +
SO 4 + 4H + 2e −
⇌ SO2(g) + 2H2O + 0,17
2+
Cu + 2e −
⇌ Cu + 0,34
2H2O + O2 + 4e −
⇌ 4OH −
+ 0,40
+
SO2 + 4H + 4e −
⇌ S + 2H2O + 0,45
+
Cu + e −
⇌ Cu + 0,52
I2 + 2e −
⇌ 2I

+ 0,54
+
O2(g) + 2H + 2e −
⇌ H 2O 2 + 0,68
3+ 2+
Fe + e −
⇌ Fe + 0,77
− +
NO 3 + 2H + e −
⇌ NO2(g) + H2O + 0,80
+
Ag + e −
⇌ Ag + 0,80
2+
Hg + 2e −
⇌ Hg(ℓ) + 0,85
− +
NO 3 + 4H + 3e −
⇌ NO(g) + 2H2O + 0,96
Br2(ℓ) + 2e −
⇌ 2Br −
+ 1,07
2+
Pt + 2 e −
⇌ Pt + 1,20
+ 2+
MnO2+ 4H + 2e −
⇌ Mn + 2H2O + 1,23
+
O2(g) + 4H + 4e −
⇌ 2H2O + 1,23
2− + 3+
Cr2O 7 + 14H + 6e −
⇌ 2Cr + 7H2O + 1,33
Cℓ2(g) + 2e −
⇌ 2Cℓ −
+ 1,36
− + 2+
MnO 4 + 8H + 5e −
⇌ Mn + 4H2O + 1,51
+
H2O2 + 2H +2 e −
⇌ 2H2O +1,77
3+ 2+
Co + e −
⇌ Co + 1,81
F2(g) + 2e −
⇌ 2F −
+ 2,87
Grade 11 Science Essentials Grade 11 Chemistry Definitions SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©
Intramolecular bond: bond which occurs between atoms within molecules
Electronegativity: a measure of the tendency of an atom to attract a bonding pair of electrons
Covalent bond: a sharing of at least one pair of electrons by two atoms
Atomic
Non - polar covalent (pure covalent): an equal sharing of electrons
Combinations
Polar covalent: unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole forming (as a result of electronegativity difference)
Ionic bond: a transfer of electrons and subsequent electrostatic attraction
Metallic bonding: being between a positive kernel and a sea of delocalized electrons
Ion-dipole forces: occurs between a polar molecule and an ion
Ion-induced dipole forces: occurs between an ion and a non-polar molecule
Van der Waals forces: weak electrostatic forces
Dipole-dipole forces: occurs between two polar molecules
Intermolecular
Dipole-induced dipole forces: occurs between a polar and a non-polar molecule
Forces
Induced-dipole-induced dipole forces (London Dispersion): occurs between two non-polar molecules
Explain hydrogen bonds: strong intermolecular forces that occur in molecules containing hydrogen bonded to nitrogen,
oxygen or fluorine
Intermolecular force: a weak force of attraction between molecules or between atoms of noble gases
Standard conditions: temperature of 00C (273K) and pressure of 1,01x105 Pa (1atm)
Boyle’s law: The volume of an enclosed gas is inversely proportional to its pressure, provided the temperature remains
Ideal Gases and constant
Thermal Charles’law: The volume of an enclosed gas is directly proportional to the absolute temperature provided the pressure remains
properties constant
Guy-Lussac’s law: The pressure of an enclosed gas is directly proportional to its temperature on the Kelvin scale, at a
constant volume
Heat of reaction (ΔH): the net change of chemical potential energy of the system
Exothermic reactions: reactions which transfer potential energy into thermal energy
Energy and
Endothermic reactions: reactions which transfer thermal energy into potential energy
Chemical Change
Activation energy: the minimum energy needed for a reaction to take place.
Activated complex: the unstable transition state from reactants to products
Arrhenius theory:
Acid: a substance that produces hydrogen ions (H+)/hydronium ions (H3O+) when it dissolves in water
Base: a substance that produces hydroxide ions (OH-) when it dissolves in water
Lowry-Brønsted theory:
Acid: a proton (H+ ion) donor
Base: a proton (H+ ion) acceptor
Strong acids: ionise completely in water to form a high concentration of H3O+ ions. Eg. hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, nitric
acid
Acids and Bases
Weak acids: ionise incompletely in water to form a low concentration of H3O+ ions. Eg. ethanoic acid, oxalic acid
Strong bases: dissociate completely in water to form a high concentration of OH- ions. Eg. sodium hydroxide, potassium
hydroxide
Weak bases: dissociate/ionise incompletely in water to form a low concentration of OH- ions. Eg. ammonia, calcium carbonate,
potassium carbonate, calcium carbonate, sodium hydrogen carbonate
Concentrated acids/bases: contain a large amount (number of moles) of acid/base in proportion to the volume of water
Dilute acids/bases: contain a small amount (number of moles) of acid/base in proportion to the volume of water
Ampholyte (amphiprotic substance): a substance that can act as either an acid or a base. Eg. Water
Oxidation number: a number assigned to each element in a compound in order to keep track of the electrons during a
reaction.
Oxidation: a loss of electrons, an increase in oxidation number
Reduction: a gain of electrons, a decrease in oxidation number
Redox Reactions Oxidising agent: a substance that is reduced/gains electrons.
Reducing agent: a substance that is oxidised/loses electrons.
Anode: the electrode where oxidation takes place
Cathode: the electrode where reduction takes place
Electrolyte: a solution/liquid/dissolved substance that conducts electricity through the movement of ions
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Molecular Structure SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

MOLECULAR STRUCTURE BOND ENERGY A) Covalent Bonding


Knowing the structure of a molecule enables you to There are various attractive and repulsive forces at play between the two atoms during (Between non-metals)
determine its physical and chemical properties. The struc- bonding. Covalent bonding is the sharing of at least one pair
ture mainly depends on the type of chemical bond (force) of electrons by two atoms.
• Attractive forces between the protons of
that exist between the atoms that the molecule consists of. − −
one atom and the electrons of another. Non-polar (pure) covalent
CHEMICAL BONDS • Attractive forces between the protons An equal sharing of electrons
and electrons from the same atom. Eg. H P bond: !EN = EN(P) EN(H) = 0
Chemical bond: the net electrostatic force that two
atoms sharing electrons exert on each other. • A repulsive force between the protons
from each atom. Weak polar covalent
Bonding occurs when valence electrons are shared • A repulsive force between the electrons Eg. H Br bond: !EN = EN(Br) EN(H) = 0,7
between two atoms or transferred from one atom to from each atom.
another. Valence electrons correspond to the group number Polar covalent
of an element on the Periodic table. An unequal sharing of electrons leading to a dipole
The net electrostatic forces will determine bond strength, which can be quantified as
forming
Valence electrons: electrons in the outermost the bond energy. This is the energy required to break the bond, or energy released
Eg. H O bond: !EN = EN(O) EN(H) = 1,4
energy level of an atom that take part in bonding. when bonds are formed.

The type of bond that forms is dependent on the difference Bond energy is the amount of energy required to break one mol of a specific B) Ionic Bonding
in electronegativity (!EN) between the atoms: covalent bond in gaseous phase. (between metals and non-metals)
Ionic bonding is a transfer of electrons and subse-
ΔEN = 0 : Non-polar (pure) covalent quent electrostatic attraction.
FACTORS INFLUENCING BOND STRENGTH
(an equal sharing of electrons)
Bond strength is determined by: 1. Involves a complete transfer of electron(s).
!EN < 1 : Weak polar
Bond length 2. Metal atom gives e- to non-metal.
!EN ≤ 2,1: Polar covalent 3. Metal forms a positive cation.
The shorter the length of the bond, the stronger the bond.
(unequal sharing of electrons leading 4. Non-metal forms a negative anion.
to a dipole forming) Atom size 5. Electrostatic attraction of ions leads to formation of giant
The smaller the atoms, the stronger the bond. crystal lattice.
!EN > 2,1: Ionic
(transfer of electrons and subsequent Bond order
electrostatic attraction) The more bonds (double, triple bonds etc.) between the atoms, the stronger the bond. Ionic Bonding takes place in two steps.
1. Transfer of e-(s) to form ions
BOND LENGTH 2. Electrostatic attraction
Bond length: the average distance between the nuclei of two
Electron transfer from
bonded atoms. sodium to chlorine
EP (kJ·mol−1)

As the atoms get closer, the attractive forces get stronger until the mini- Distance -
mum possible potential energy is reached (bond energy). The distance between
between the nuclei of the atoms at the minimum potential energy is the A nuclei (pm) Na + Cl Na+ Cl
bond length. energy
D
Bond

If the two atoms get closer than the bonding length, they will be forced B
apart by the repulsive forces, increasing the potential energy. C) Metallic Bonding
FACTORS INFLUENCING BOND LENGTH Bond
Most stable (between metals)
bond length Metallic bonding is the bond between the positive
Bond length is determined by: length C metal kernels and the sea of delocalized electrons.
Atom size Process of bond formation
The smaller the atoms, the shorter the bond.
A: Atoms are infinitely separated, potential energy is nearly zero. The metal atoms release their
Bond order valence electrons to surround them.
The more bonds (double, triple bonds etc.) between the atoms, the shorter B: as the atoms move closer, the forces of attraction and repulsion
increase until the forces of attraction dominate. There is a strong but flexible bond
the bond.
C: the lowest, most stable energy state reached, chemical bond forms. between the positive metal kernels
Difference in electronegativity (!EN) D: Atoms move too close, forces of repulsion increase, potential and a sea of delocalised electrons.
The greater the !EN, the shorter the bond. energy increases.
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LEWIS DIAGRAMS VALENCE SHELL ELECTRON PAIR REPULSION (VSEPR) BOND VS MOLECULAR POLARITY
Molecules and the atoms that they are made up of are extremely small and Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory: a model used to predict the shape Bond polarity
cannot be seen with the naked eye. Models are used to visualize the atoms of a molecule based on the number of electron pairs that surround the central
Bond polarity is determined by the electronegativ-
and the chemical bonds between them. One of the ways that we visualize atom.
ity of the 2 atoms that form the bond.
chemical bonds is by means of Lewis diagrams.
There are five ideal shapes, when there are no lone pairs on the central atom:
Electronegativity is the tendency of an
Lewis diagrams show the valence electrons around the nucleus, represented
Shape General Terminal Lone atom to attract a shared electron pair dur-
by the element symbol. Example
name formula atoms pairs ing bonding.
EXAMPLE:
Give the Lewis-diagrams for the following elements: Li, C, F If one atom has a greater electronegativity than
Linear *AX2 2 0 Cl Be Cl another, the electrons will be pulled more to-
Li C F F wards one atom than another. As such a shift of
electrons creates negative and positive charge
Trigonal
Bonding electron *AX3 3 0 B distributions inside the molecule.
Lone pairs planar
(unbonded)
F F Polar bond: an Non-polar bond: an
General steps to draw Lewis diagrams unequal distribution of equal distribution of
Lewis diagrams can be drawn for a variety of molecules by using the follow- H electrons between two electrons between two
ing general steps: atoms during bonding. atoms during bonding.
Tetrahedral *AX4 4 0 C H
1. Choose the central atom- the one with the lowest electronegativity H H H Cl H H
(found on the Periodic Table).
2. Determine the total number of valence electrons. Cl EN (Cl) > EN (H): EN (H) = EN (H):
Cl Electrons shift towards Bonding electrons are
3. Put one shared pair between the central and terminal atoms. Trigonal
bipyramidal
*AX5 5 0 Cl P Cl chlorine. evenly shared.
4. Arrange the remaining electrons around the atoms so that 8 electrons Chlorine sightly Charge is evenly
are placed around the terminal atoms. (except hydrogen = 2 electrons) Cl negative (δ−) and distributed and no
5. If there are not 8 valence electrons around the central atom, move some F hydrogen slightly dipole formed.
positive (δ+).
of the electrons in between the atoms to form multiple bonds. F F
Octahedral *AX6 6 0 S F Molecular polarity
EXAMPLE: F
Give the Lewis diagram for the CO2 molecule. F A molecule can have polar bonds, but not be po-
*A is the central atom and X represents the terminal atoms. lar as a whole. Molecular polarity is determined
1. C is the central atom as it has an electronegativity of 2,5. by the shape of the molecule.
Molecules that have lone pairs will have a slightly different shape, since the lone
2. CO2 has 4 + 6 + 6 = 16 valence electrons = 8 electron pairs. Polar molecule: a Non-polar molecule:
pairs exert repulsive forces on the other bonding pairs, pushing them down.
3. OCO molecule over which a molecule over which
charge is distributed the charge is evenly
4. 4 electrons have been used: 16-4 = 12 electrons are left. Shape General Terminal Lone unevenly. distributed.
Example
name formula atoms pairs
O C O F
O
5. Two bonds (a double bond) between each C and O are formed. B
H H F F
O C O Angular/
Bent
*AX2L2 2 2 O Lone pairs + EN (O): EN (F):
DATIVE BONDING/ COORDINATE BONDING H H O is slightly negative. F is slightly negative.

A coordinate bond is formed when one atom donates both electrons to form Lower EN (H): EN (B):
a bonding pair. The filled electron orbital (lone pair) of one atom overlaps H is slightly positive. B is slightly positive.
Trigonal
with the empty orbital of another, eg. H3O+, NH4+.
+ H + pyramidal
*AX3L1 3 1 N H ∴uneven charge F atoms evenly
H+ +H O H O H H+ +H N H H N H H H
distribution
∴polar molecule.
distributed
∴non-polar molecule.
H H H H
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Intermolecular Forces SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

INTERMOLECULAR FORCES (IMF) STRENGTH OF IMF


Intermolecular forces are weak forces of attraction Hydrogen bonding > Ion-dipole > dipole-dipole > ion-induced dipole > dipole-induced dipole >London dispersion forces
between molecules or between atoms of noble gases.
IMF vs Intramolecular bonds TYPES OF INTERMOLECULAR FORCES
Intermolecular forces are not the same as intramolecular
bonds. Hydrogen bonding IMF’s involving ions Van der Waals Forces

Intramolecular bonds exist between atoms in a molecule.


Ion-induced Dipole-induced London
Hydrogen bonding Ion-dipole Dipole-dipole
Intermolecular forces exist between molecules or between dipole dipole dispersion forces
atoms of noble gases.
A type of dipole-dipole IMF that occur Ion induces a IMF that occur Polar molecule IMF between non-
attraction, but much between an ion dipole in an atom between polar induces a dipole in an polar molecules
STRONGER. Between small, and a polar or in a non-polar molecules (same atom or in a non- that form
highly electronegative atoms. molecule (dipole). molecule . or not the same polar molecule. temporary dipoles.
Elements F, N, O bonded Eg. NaCl in water. Eg. Cl-ion and molecules). Eg. O2 in water.
to H. Eg. H2O. C6H14. Eg. H2S; CH3Cl.
‘Intra’
+ + δ- δ-
‘Inter’ + + δ+ δ+
+
δ+ δ+
+ δ- + δ- δ+
+ δ- δ+ δ- δ+ δ- δ+
δ+ δ+ δ- δ+ δ- δ+ δ- δ+ δ- δ+

+ +
δ- δ-
δ+ δ+ δ+ δ+

AMAZING WATER MOLECULE PROPERTIES OF WATER EXAMPLE:


Specific heat capacity Density Complete the table below by identifying the dominant intermolecular
• Non-symmetrical polar molecule. The amount of energy needed As water freezes the molecules orientate them- force present in each example.
to raise the temperature of selves so that the volume expand and the den-
1 kg of water by 1 °C. Water sity decreases. Ice forms a crystal lattice.
Substance Intermolecular force
has a high specific heat
O capacity. Liquid Solid CO2 London dispersion
A high heat capacity requires
H H more energy for the CO Dipole-dipole
temperature to change. This
• Intramolecular covalent bonds. helps with heat regulation on NH3 Hydrogen bonding
the earth.
• Bent/angular molecular shape. NaCl in water Ion-dipole
• Contains hydrogen bonding between Melting and boiling points
molecules. These strong IMF need a Strong hydrogen bonding
More dense Less dense HF Hydrogen bonding
large amount of energy to overcome. IMF’s require large amounts of
Decrease in density of ice helps regulate the NO and CH4 gas mix Dipole-induced dipole
• Water vapour acts as a greenhouse energy to overcome
intermolecular forces. temperature of the earth and the climate.
gas by absorbing the sun’s radiation. HCl Dipole-dipole
Melting point: 0 °C Ice floats on water forming an insulating layer
• The ocean acts as a heat reservoir between water and the atmosphere keeping KMnO4 in CHCl3 Ion-dipole
and regulates the temperature of the water from freezing and preserving
earth. Boiling point: 100 °C at aquatic life.
atmospheric pressure.
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Phase of molecules Adhesion Density


IMF between molecules causes them to be attracted to one Adhesion is the intermolecular attraction of molecules to molecules of a Density is the number of particles per unit volume.
another. different substance.
Increased IMF increases the attractive force between the particles,
Stronger IMF = Stronger attraction The strength of adhesive forces are dependent on the two specific causing the particles to become more tightly packed. The
substances interacting with each other. arrangement of the particles determine the number of particles per
At the same temperature:
volume, thereby determining the density.
Solid: Strong IMF Cohesion
Liquid: Intermediate IMF
Cohesion is the intermolecular attraction between molecules of the same
Gas: Weak IMF
substance. Stronger IMF = Particles closer together = Greater density
Stronger IMF = Greater cohesive forces
Capillarity
INCREASING TEMPERATURE

Capillarity is the tendency of liquid to rise in a tube. LOW DENSITY HIGH DENSITY
S Capillary action occurs when the adhesive forces are stronger than the
BOILING GA
cohesive forces.
MELTING UID Stronger IMF between liquid and tube = Greater capillary action
LIQ
LID
SO

DECREASING IMF
Increase in strength of IMF
Phase change
Melting: Melting points increase with increase in IMF.
Boiling: Boiling points increase with increase in IMF. Size of molecules
Viscosity
Larger molecule = Larger electron cloud = Stronger IMF
INCREASING TEMPERATURE (°C)

Viscosity is a liquids resistance to flow.


100
I Stronger IMF will cause the molecules in the liquid to hold together
HF
F Cl Br more strongly, causing the viscosity to increase.
0 Stronger IMF = Greater viscosity
Increase in strength of IMF
HI
Thermal expansion Surface tension
-100
HBr Thermal expansion is the expanding of a material when heated. Surface tension is the cohesive forces between
HCl
molecules on the surface of a liquid.
As the temperature increases, the kinetic energy of the molecules increase. This addi-
-200 tional energy can overcome the IMF and molecules move further apart. Molecules at the surface of a liquid experience only
inward intermolecular forces.
Stronger IMF = molecules held together strongly = Lower thermal expansion
Stronger IMF = Greater surface tension

HF contains hydrogen bonding→strongest IMF→highest boiling Solubility


point. HCl, HBr and HI all contain dipole-dipole forces and there- Solubility is the ability of a solute to dissolve in a solvent.
fore the boiling point increases with increasing molecular mass. A solute will dissolve in a solvent with similar IMF’s. “like dissolves like”.
Evaporation: Evaporation decreases with increase in IMF. Polar and ionic solute will dissolve in a polar solvent
Higher vapor pressures correspond to weaker IMF.
A non-polar solute will dissolve in a non-polar solvent
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Ideal Gases SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

KINETIC MOLECULAR THEORY BOYLE’S LAW CHARLES’ LAW GAY LUSSAC’S LAW
1 V1 V p1 p
Properties of gases according to kinetic molecular theory p1V1 = p 2V2 V∝ (constant T) = 2 V∝T (constant P) = 2 P ∝T (constant V)
P T1 T2 T1 T2
• Particles are far apart- large spaces between them.
• Particles move with Brownian motion- Fast, random motion. The volume of an enclosed gas is The volume of an enclosed gas is The pressure of an enclosed gas is
• Gases undergo diffusion- Particles spread out to fill the container. inversely proportional to the pressure directly proportional to the temperature directly proportional to the absolute
• The forces between particles are negligibly small. of the gas if the temperature remains (in Kelvin) of the gas provided the pres- temperature if the volume of the gas
• Particles collide elastically with other particles and the walls of constant. sure remains constant. remains constant.
the container. The temperature remains constant, there- Graph of p vs T

Pressure (kPa)
Three measurable variables: fore the average EK of the particles remains
Graph of V vs T

Volume
the same. If the volume decreases, more
Temperature (T)- a measure of average kinetic energy.
collisions would take place and the pressure Absolute zero
Volume (V)- the space occupied by the gas in the container.
would increase. (0 K / −273 °C)
Pressure (p)- the outward force per unit area applied by gas when
the gas particles collide with the container walls. Graph of V vs p

Volume (cm3)
Standard Temperature and Pressure or STP
Standard Temperature = 0 °C or 273 K Temperature (K)
-300 -200 -100 0 100 200
Standard Pressure = 101,3 kPa (1,013 x 103 Pa) A decrease in temperature indicates a de-
Temperature (°C)
crease in kinetic energy. As kinetic energy
IDEAL GASES
Ideal gases are theoretical gases that obey the gas laws By extending the graph, absolute zero (0 Kel- decreases, so does the outward force during
under all conditions of temperature and pressure. Pressure (kPa) vin) can be derived. 0 K is the theoretical collisions between particles and container.
minimum temperature, as volume (V) be- Example:
● The particles of a gas are all identical and in constant motion. Graph of V vs 1/p comes zero at this temperature. Real gases
Calculate the pressure of a gas at 25 °C, if

Volume (cm3)
● The volume of the gas is due to the motion of the particles as the deviate from the ideal gas laws at low tem-
particles have no volume themselves. originally the gas had a pressure of 200 Pa
peratures, as the volume of the gas and its
● The intermolecular forces between gas particles are negligible. at a temperature of 100 °C.
particles can never become zero.
● All collisions are perfectly elastic.
℃ = K - 273
DEVIATION FROM IDEAL GAS p1 p2
K= ℃ + 273 =
At LOW temperatures: T1 T2
• Gas particles move much slower, 200 p2
NB: Temperature must always be =
decreasing the number of colli- 1/p (kPa−1) 373 298
measured in Kelvin!
Volume

sions between the particles and p2 = 159,79 Pa


Graph of pV vs p
the container walls. Pressure of
the gas is lower than expected. GENERAL GAS EQUATION
• Attractive forces are stronger Example: Variables of fixed amount of gas when sys-
pV (J)

due to the particles being closer tem changes occur.


A certain sample of gas has a volume of
together and moving slower. p1V1 p V
Temperature 125 cm3 at standard temperature and = 2 2
The gas is more likely to be- pressure. If the pressure of the gas T1 T2
come a liquid and the volume is remains constant but the temperature of
greater than expected. p,V can be in any consistent units
Real gas Pressure (kPa) the gas increases to 25 °C, calculate the T in Kelvin
Example: new volume of the gas.
At HIGH pressure: Ideal gas IDEAL GAS EQUATION
• The volume of the gas particles A balloon has a volume of 1000 cm3 at a T2 = 25 + 273 = 298 K Properties under single set of conditions.
becomes significant in relation
Volume

pressure of 60 kPa. If the pressure on the


to the container. V1 V2 pV = n R T
balloon changes to 100 kPa, calculate the
=
• Increases in the intermolecular new volume of the balloon. T1 T2 p = pressure in Pa
forces between the particles due p1V1 = p2V2 125 V2 V = volume in m3
to proximity, gas will liquify and =
(1000)(60) = (100)V2
273 298 n = number of mole of gas (mol)
the volume is larger than ex- V2 = 136,45 cm3 R = universal gas constant (8,31 J·K−1·mol−1)
pected. Pressure V2 = 600 cm3 T = temperature in K
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The Mole Percentage Composition


Atoms, molecules and ions are too small to count, and there are so many particles in even the smallest sample of a
substance.

There are more particles of water in a teaspoon then there are teaspoons of water in all the oceans. molar mass of element
Percentage composition of element= × 100
MR of compound
Rather than dealing with the particles individually, we deal with a special number of particles.
The mole is a name for a special number. Many numbers have names, such as:
2 = pair Consider these iron ores: haematite and magnetite – which contains more iron by
3 = hat-trick mass?
12 = dozen
Ore Haematite Magnetite
A mole of particles is an amount of 6,02 x 1023 particles. 6,02 x 1023 is known as Avogadro’s number, NA.
Formula Fe2O3 Fe3O4
Avogadro’s number (NA ) is too big to imagine.
Relative (2 x 56) + (3 x 16) (3 x 56) + (4 x 16)
602 000 000 000 000 000 000 000 . molecular mass =160 =232
[(2 x 56) /160] x 100 [(3 x 56) / 232] x 100
This many grains of sand, piled on the surface of the earth would almost reach the moon. % iron by mass
= 70% = 72%
The mole is defined as the number of particles or atoms in 12,0 g of Carbon -12.
Molar Mass ∴ magnetite contains more iron
Particles are too small to weigh individually.
Molar mass (M) is defined as the mass of one mole of particles (atoms, molecules or formula units) and is Different types of Chemical Formulae
measured in the unit g.mol-1. Consider the substance ethane
mass of substance (g)
m
number of mole (mol) n=
M molar mass (g ⋅ mol−1) Ball and stick
model of ethane
Relative atomic mass (Ar) is the average mass of an atom compared to the mass of a Carbon 12 atom. It is
measured in atomic mass units (amu).
Molar mass (M) of an element is equal to the magnitude of relative atomic mass (Ar) in amu. This is found
on the periodic table. See the table below for other substances: It also can be represented using a formula. There are three types of formulas we use:

Type of Molar mass Actual number of each Eg. C2H6


Particles Example Formula Molecular formula
substance g.mol-1 atom.
Element Atoms Neon Ne 20 Simplest whole number ratio Eg.C1H3 → CH3
Empirical formula
Covalent Usually Carbon 12+32 of the atoms.
CO2
compound Molecules dioxide = 44 Shows how the atoms are
Ionic Ions (formula 23+35,5 joined.
Salt NaCl Structural formula
compound units) = 58,5
Positive kernels
Metallic
and delocalized Gold Au 197
compound
electrons

EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE:


What is the relative formula mass of Calcium sulphate (CaSO4)? What is the molar mass of What is the relative molecular mass of sucrose (C12H22O11)? What is the molar mass of
MR (CaSO4) = AR (Ca) + AR (S)+ (4 x AR (O)) Calcium sulphate (CaSO4)? MR (C12H22O11) = 12 x AR (C) + 22 x AR (H)+ 11 x AR (O) sucrose(C12H22O11) ?
= 40 + 32 + (4 x 16) 136 g.mol-1 = (12x 12) + (22x1) + (11 x 16) 342 g.mol-1
= 136 (no unit) = 342 (no unit)
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Concentrations of solutions Molar Volumes of Gases


Solutions are homogeneous (uniform) mixtures of two or more substances. A solution If different gases have the same volume under the same conditions of temperature and pressure, they will have the
is formed when a solute dissolves in a solvent. same number of molecules.
The solvent and solute can be a gas, liquid, or solid. The most common solvent is
liquid water. This is called an aqueous solution.

Solution Solute Solvent


salt water Salt water
Soda water Carbon dioxide water

Concentration
The concentration of a solution is the number of mole of solute per unit
volume of solution.
number of moles (mol)
n
concentration (mol ⋅ dm−3) c= volume (dm3)
V The molar volume of a gas, VM, is the volume occupied by one mole of the gas.

can also be calculated with VM for all gases at STP is 22.4 dm3·mol−1.
m
c=
MV Standard Temperature and Pressure (STP) is 273 K (0°C) and 1,01x105 Pa.
i.e. The number moles of solute per 1 dm3 of Note: This also means that for reactions at constant temperature and pressure, gas volumes will react in the same ratio as
solution i.e. mol.dm-3. If a solution of potassium 1000 cm3 = 1 dm3 (= 1 litre) the molar ratio.
permanganate KMnO4 has a concentration of 2
mol.dm-3 it means that for every 1 dm3 of solution,
1 cm3 = 0,001 dm3
1 cm3 = 1 ml N2 + 2O2 → 2NO2
there are 2 moles of KMnO4 dissolved in the solvent.
1 mol + 2 mol → 2 mol
EXAMPLE: EXAMPLE:

A solution contains 10 g of sodium Calculate the mass of solute in 600 cm3


1 dm3 + 2 dm3 → 2 dm3
hydroxide, NaOH, in 200 cm 3 of
solution. Calculate the concentration of
of 1,5 mol·dm -3 sodium chloride
solution. V volume of gaseous substance (dm3)
the solution.
V = 600 cm3 = 0,6 dm3 number of moles (mol)
n=
VM
m
n(NaOH) = M
10 molar gas volume at STP (22,4 dm3 ⋅ mol−1)
= 23 + 16 + 1 M(NaCl) = 23 + 35,5
= 0,25 mol = 58,5 g ⋅ mol−1

V = 200 cm3 = 0,2 dm3 n = cV


EXAMPLE:
A gas jar with a volume of 224 cm3 is full of chlorine gas, at STP. How
= 1,5 × 0,6 many moles of chlorine gas are there in the gas jar?
n
c(NaOH) = V
= 0,9 mol
V
0,25 n = VM
= 0,2
m = nM =
0,224
= 1,25 mol ⋅ dm−3 = 0,9 × 58,5 22,4

= 52,65 g = 0,01 m ol

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Water of crystallization EXAMPLE: Calculating the Empirical Formula of a Compound from Mass
Some ionic crystals trap a certain number of water 13,2 g of a sample of zinc sulphate, ZnSO4.xH2O, was
molecules between the ions as they are forming. heated in a crucible. Calculate the number of moles of
Empirical formula is the chemical formula of a compound that shows
These water molecules are known as “Water of water of crystallisation if 7.4 g of solid remained.
the smallest whole number ratio of the atoms.
crystallization”.
1 . m(H2 O) = 13,2 g − 7,4 g
Eg. Hydrated copper sulphate:
CuSO4 · 5 H2O has 5 water molecules per formula = 5,8 g To calculate the empirical formula of a compound from mass:
unit. When the hydrated salt crystals are heated, the
m
water molecules evaporate off, leaving the 2 . n(H2 O) = M
1.Determine the mass of the elements.
anhydrous salt behind. 2.Determine mol of each substance.
5,8
= 3.Simplify the atomic ratio.
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CuSO4 · 5 H2O(s) → CuSO4 (s) + 5 H2O(g)
= 0,32 mol
EXAMPLE:
To calculate the number of moles of water of m In a combustion reaction 0,48 g of magnesium ribbon is burnt. The amount of
crystallization: 3 . n(ZnSO4 ) = M magnesium oxide produced is 0,80 g.
7,4 Calculate the empirical formula for magnesium oxide.
1. Calculate the mass of water that evaporated off. = 161
2. Calculate the moles of water.
= 0,046 mol Steps Magnesium Oxygen
3. Calculate the moles of anhydrous salt.
4. Determine the ratio of water to anhydrous salt. Step 1:
mol water 0.48 g 0.80 – 0.48 = 0.32 g
5. Write the formula for the hydrated salt. 4 . ratio = mol anhydrous salt Mass of element
0,32 n=m/M n=m/M
= Step 2:
Note: 0,046 = 0.48 / 24 = 0.32 / 16
Mol (divide by mass of 1 mol)
The dot in the formula ( · ) between the = 1:7 = 0,02 mol = 0,02 mol
salt and the water means that a light bond
Step 3:
is formed. It is NOT a multiplication dot. 5 . ∴ formula = Z n SO4 ⋅ 7H2O Atom ratio 1 1
(divide by smallest no in ratio)

Calculating the Empirical Formula from Percentage Composition Empirical formula: MgO
The empirical formula of a compound can also be found from its percentage composition. We assume that 100 g of the
compound is analysed, then each percentage gives the mass of the element in grams in 100 g of the compound.
EXAMPLE:
An oxide of sulphur contains 40% sulphur and 60% oxygen by mass. Determine the empirical A sample of an oxide of copper contains 8 g of copper combined with 1 g of
formula of this oxide of sulphur. oxygen.
Find the empirical formula of the compound.
Steps Sulphur Oxygen
Step 1: 40 60 Steps Copper Oxygen
% of element Step 1:
8g 1g
Step 2: 40 60 Mass of element
Mass of element (g) Step 2: n=m/M n=m/M
Step 3: n=m/M n=m/M Mol = 8 / 63,5 = 1 / 16
Mol = 40 / 32 = 60 / 16 (divide by mass of 1 mol) = 0,126 mol = 0,0625 mol
= 1,25 mol = 3,75 mol Step 3:
0,126/0,0625 0,0625/0,0625
Step 4: 1,25 / 1,25 3,75 /1,25 Atom ratio
≈2 =1
Smallest mol ratio =1 =3 (divide by smallest no in ratio)

Empirical formula: Cu2O


Empirical formula: SO3
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Empirical formula to Molecular Formula Approach to reaction stoichiometry Limiting Reactants


The empirical formula is the simplest whole number ratio of 1. Write a balanced chemical equation. In a reaction between two substances, one
atoms in a molecule. The molecular formula is the actual ratio 2. Change the ‘given’ amount into mole (use limiting reactant if applicable). reactant is likely to be used up completely before
of the atoms in a molecule. 3. Determine the number of mole of the ‘asked’ substance using the mole ratio. the other. This limits the amount of product
4. Determine the ‘asked’ amount from the number of mole. formed.
The molecular formula can be calculated from the empirical
formula and the relative molecular mass. EXAMPLE: Consider the reaction between magnesium and
To obtain iron, iron (III) oxide reacts with carbon monoxide dilute sulphuric acid. The balanced chemical equa-
STEPS TO DETERMINE MOLECULAR FORMULA:
according to the following word equation: tion is
1. Determine the empirical formula (if not given).
2. Determine the molar mass of the empirical formula. iron (III) oxide + carbon monoxide →iron + carbon dioxide Mg(s) + H2SO4(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + H2(g)
3. Determine the ratio between molecular formula and empirical What mass of iron is produced from 48 g of iron (III) oxide? This means that 1 mole of magnesium reacts with
formula. 1 mole of sulphuric acid. Both reactants will be
4. Multiply the ratio into the empirical formula 1. Fe 2 O3(s) + 3CO(g) → 2Fe(s) + 3CO2(g) completely used up by the time the reaction stops.
EXAMPLE: What happens if 1 mole of magnesium reacts with
2.
m
Butene has the empirical formula CH2. The molecular mass of n(Fe 2 O3) = M
2 mole of sulphuric acid? There is now insufficient
butene is 56g·mol-1. Determine the molecular formula of bu- magnesium to react with all of the sulphuric acid.
48
tene. = 160
1 mole of sulphuric acid is left after the reaction.

= 0,3 mol All of the magnesium is used up, We say the


magnesium is the limiting reactant. Some sul-
1. Empirical formula given: CH2 3. phuric acid is left after the reaction. We say the
Fe 2 O3 : Fe sulphuric acid is in excess.
2.
M(CH2 ) = 12 + 1 + 1 1 : 2
= 14 g ⋅ mol−1 0,3 mol : 0,6 mol The amount of limiting reactant will
determine:
3. 4.
ratio number =
molecular formula mass m(Fe) = nM • The amount of product formed.
empirical formula mass
= (0,6)(56) • The amount of other (excess) reactants used.
56
= 14 = 33,6 g
= 4
Determining limiting reactants
GIVEN VALUE
4.
CH2 × 4 = C4 H8 STEP TWO: 1. Calculate the number of moles of each reactant.
2. Determine the ratio between reactants.
Solid: Solution: Gas: 3. Determine limiting reactant using the ratios.
Balanced chemical equations m V
n= n = cV n=
M 22,4
Eg . N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) GIVEN MOL (At STP)
NOTE:
The balanced chemical equation is the “recipe”. It tells us: STEP THREE:
If one reactant is in excess, it means
• The reactants used i.e. Nitrogen and Hydrogen Use molar ratios that there is more than enough of it.

ASKED MOL
• The products produced. i.e. ammonia If there are only 2 reactants and one is in
• The states of the reactants and products (all gases here) STEP FOUR: excess, it means that the other is the limit-
• The molar ratio of the reactants to products. ing reactant.
Solid: Solution: Gas:
1 molecule of nitrogen reacts with 3 molecules of hydrogen to n
form 2 molecules of ammonia. m = nM c= V = n × 22,4
1 mole of nitrogen reacts with 3 moles of hydrogen to form 2
moles of ammonia.
ASKED VALUE V
(At STP)

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EXAMPLE: Percentage Purity Percentage Yield


A 8,4 g sample of nitrogen reacts with 1,5 g hydro- Sometimes chemicals are not pure and one needs to calculate the When you make a chemical in a laboratory a little of the chemical is always lost,
gen. The balanced equation is: percentage purity. Only the pure component of the substance will due to evaporation into the surrounding air, or due to a little being left in solution.
react. For an impure sample of a substance: Some of the reactants may not react. We say that the reaction has not run to com-
N2(g) + 3H2(g) → 2NH3(g) pletion.
Determine (a) which reactant is the limiting Mass of pure substance
reactant, and (b) the mass of ammonia that can Percentage purity = × 100 This results in the amount of the chemical produced always being less than the
be produced. Mass of impure substance maximum theoretical amount you would expect. We can express this by the percent-
(a) age yield:
1. STEPS TO DETERMINE THE PERCENTAGE PURITY
m
n(N2 ) = 1. Determine moles of products. Mass of product produced
M Percentage yield = × 100
8,4 2. From the balanced formula, determine the ratio between reactants Maximum theoretical mass of product
=
28 and products.
= 0,3 mol 3. Using the ratio, determine the number of moles of reactants.
4. Determine the mass of pure reactant. Percentage yield is usually determined using mass, but can also be determined with
5. Calculate the percentage purity of the sample. mol and volume.
m
n(H2 ) =
M
1,5 STEPS TO DETERMINE THE PERCENTAGE YIELD
= EXAMPLE: 1. Determine moles of reactants.
2
= 0,75 mol An impure sample of calcium carbonate, CaCO3, contains calcium 2. From the balanced formula, determine the ratio between reactants and products.
sulphate, CaSO4, as an impurity. When excess hydrochloric acid 3. Using the ratio, determine the number of moles of products.
was added to 6 g of the sample, 1200 cm3 of gas was produced 4. Determine the theoretical mass of product.
2.
N2 : H2 (measured at STP). Calculate the percentage purity of the cal- 5. Calculate the percentage yield.
1 : 3 cium carbonate sample. The equation for the reaction is: EXAMPLE:
0,3 mol : 0,9 mol
CaCO3(s) + 2HCl(aq) → CaCl2(aq) + H2 O(l) + CO2(g) 128g of sulphur dioxide, SO2, was reacted with oxygen to produce sulphur trioxide,
0,25 mol : 0,75 mol SO3. The equation for the reaction is:

V 1,2 2SO2(g) + O2(g) → 2SO3(g)


3 . 1. n(CO2 ) = = = 0,054 mol
If all nitrogen is used, 0,9 mol hydrogen is VM 22,4 140 g of SO3 was produced in the reaction. Calculate the percentage yield of the
needed, However, only 0,75 mol hydrogen is avail- reaction.
2. 3.
able. The hydrogen will run out first, therefore CaCO3 : CO2
hydrogen is the limiting reactant. CaCO3 : CO2 m 128
1 : 1 1. n(SO2 ) = = = 2 mol
1 : 1 M 64
0,054 : 0,054
(b) 2. 3.
∴ 0,054mol CaCO3 reacted SO2 : SO3 SO2 : SO3
Because the hydrogen is the limiting reactant, it
will determine the mass of ammonia produced: 4.
2 : 2 1 : 1
m(CaCO3) = n M = (0,054)(40 + 12 + 16 + 16 + 16) = 5,4 g 1 : 1 2 : 2
H2 : NH3 ∴2 mol SO3
5.
3 : 2 Mass of pure substance 4. m(SO3) = n M = (2)(32 + 16 + 16 + 16) = 160g
Percentage purity = × 100
0,75 mol : 0,5 mol Mass of impure substance
5.
5,4 Mass of product produced
Percentage purity = × 100 Percentage yield = × 100
m(NH3) = nM 6,0 Maximum theoretical mass of product
= (0,5)(17) Percentage purity = 90 % Percentage yield =
140
× 100
160
= 8,5 g
Percentage yield = 87.5 %
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ENERGY CHANGE ENTHALPY AND ENTHALPY CHANGE


The energy change that takes place occurs because of bonds being broken and new bonds being formed. Enthalpy (H) is the total amount of stored chemical energy (potential energy) of the reactants and the
products. During chemical reactions, energy can be exchanged between the chemical system and the
When bonds are broken, energy is absorbed from the environment.
environment, resulting in a change in enthalpy. This change in enthalpy, !H, represents the heat of the
When bonds are formed, energy is released into the environment. reaction measured in kJ·mol−1.
The net energy change will determine if the reaction is endothermic or exothermic. The heat of reaction (!H) is the net change of chemical potential energy of the system.

ACTIVATION ENERGY
CHEMICAL SYSTEM AND THE ENVIRONMENT
In order to start a reaction, energy first needs to be absorbed to break the bonds. This energy is known
The chemical system is the reactant and product molecules.
as the activation energy- the minimum energy required to start a chemical reaction.
The environment is the surroundings of the chemical system, including the container in which the reac-
Once the bonds have been broken, the atoms in the chemical system form an activated complex- a
tion takes place, or the water in which the molecules are dissolved.
temporary transition state between the reactants and the products.
CATALYST
ENDOTHERMIC EXOTHERMIC
In order for a reaction to occur, enough
energy has to be provided (activation
energy) for particles to collide effectively.
Definition: A reaction that absorbs heat energy from the surroundings Definition: A reaction that releases heat energy into the environment
The amount of required energy can be de-
creased by using a catalyst. A catalyst is a
More energy absorbed than released More energy released than absorbed chemical substances that lowers the activa-
tion energy required without taking part in
Net energy change is energy absorbed from the environment Net energy change is energy released into the environment the reaction. By lowering the activation
energy, the rate of the reaction can also be
increased.
The chemical system’s energy increases (!H>0) The chemical system’s energy decreases (!H<0)
A catalyst is a substance that
increases the rate of the reaction but
The environment’s energy decreases The environment’s energy increases
remains unchanged at the end of the
reaction
Temperature of the environment decreases (test tube gets colder) Temperature of the environment increases (test tube gets hotter)
IMPORTANT REACTIONS
Ac+vated Ac+vated
ENDOTHERMIC
Complex Complex
Photosynthesis
Effect of light
Effect of 6CO2 + 6H2 O C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 ; !H>0
Poten+al Energy- EP (kJ)

Poten+al Energy- EP (kJ)


catalyst catalyst
EA
Products EXOTHERMIC
Reactants Cellular respiration
EA C6 H12 O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2 O ; !H<0
ΔH ΔH

Combustion
Reactants Products
CH 4 + 2O2 → CO2 + 2H2 O ; !H<0
C 2 H5OH + 3O2 → 2CO2 + 3H2 O ; !H<0
Course of reac+on Course of reac+on
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ACID/BASE DEFINITIONS CONCENTRATED VS DILUTE ACIDS AND BASES INFLUENCE OF ACID/BASE STRENGTH
Arrhenius
An acid is a substance that produces hydrogen ions (H+) / Concentration is the number of moles of solute per unit volume Reaction rate
hydronium ions (H3O+) when dissolved in water. of solution. Reaction rates increase as the strength of the acid/base
A base is a substance that produces hydroxide ions (OH−) increases.
A concentrated acid is an acid with a large amount of solute
when dissolved in water. (the acid) dissolved in a small volume of solvent (water). Stronger acid = higher concentration of ions = greater rate of
Bronsted-Lowry reaction.
A dilute acid is an acid with a small amount of solute (the acid)
An acid is a proton (H+ ion) donor.
dissolved in a large volume of solvent (water). Conductivity
A base is a proton (H+ ion) acceptor.
Conductivity increases as the strength of the acid/base
ACID PROTICITY Concentrated strong acid - 1mol.dm-3 of HCl increases.
Some acids are able to donate more than one proton. The number of protons Concentrated weak acid - 1mol.dm-3 of CH3COOH Stronger acid = higher concentration of H+ = greater conductiv-
that an acid can donate is referred to as the acid proticity. ity.
Dilute strong acid - 0,01mol.dm-3 of HCl
1 proton- monoprotic 2 protons- diprotic 3 protons- triprotic
Dilute weak acid - 0,01mol.dm-3 of CH3COOH COMMON ACIDS COMMON BASES
HCl ⇌ Cl− + H+ H2SO4 ⇌ HSO4− + H+ H3PO4 ⇌ H2PO4− + H+
Hydrochloric acid Sodium Hydroxide S
HSO4− ⇌ HSO42− + H+ H2PO4− ⇌ HPO42− + H+ (HCl) S (NaOH) T
STRONG VS WEAK ACIDS AND BASES T R
HPO42− ⇌ PO43− + H+ Nitric acid R Potassium hydroxide O
The strength of an acid/base refers to the ability of the
substance to ionise or dissociate. (HNO3) O (KOH) N
CONJUGATE ACID-BASE PAIRS N G
ACIDS Sulfuric acid G
An acid forms a conjugate base when it donates a proton. Sodium hydrogen
acid ⇌ conjugate base + H+ (H2SO4)
A strong acid will ionise completely in water. carbonate (NaHCO3)
HCl (g) + H2O (l) ⇌ H3O+ (aq) + Cl− (aq) Hydrofluoric acid (HF)
A base forms a conjugate acid when it accepts a proton.
base + H+ ⇌ conjugate acid (strong acid → weak conjugate base) Sulfurous acid (H2SO3) W
Calcium carbonate
Carbonic acid W E
(CaCO3)
Conjugate acid-base pairs are compounds that differ by the presence of one (H2CO3) E A
proton, or H+. A weak acid will only partially ionise in water. A K
2H2CO3 (l) + 2H2O (l) ⇌ 2H3O+ (aq) + CO32− (aq) + H2CO3 (aq) Acetic acid / ethanoic Sodium carbonate
EXAMPLE: K
acid (CH3COOH) (Na2CO3)
Identify the conjugate acid-base pair in the following example: (weak acid → strong conjugate base)
Ammonia
Conjugate acid-base pair Phosphoric acid (H3PO4)
H+ (NH3)
BASES
A strong base will dissociate completely in water. THE pH SCALE
HNO3 (g) + H2O (l) → NO3− (aq) + H3O+ (aq)
NaOH (s) ⇌ Na+ (aq) + OH− (aq) The pH of a solution is a number that represents the acidity or
acid base conjugate base conjugate acid alkalinity of a substance.
(strong base → weak conjugate acid)

The greater the concentration of H+ ions in solution, the more


Conjugate acid-base pair
acidic the solution and the lower the pH. The lower the
A weak base will dissociate only partially in water. concentration of H+ in solution, the more alkali the solution and
AMPHOLYTE/ AMPHOTERIC SUBSTANCES 2Mg(OH)2 (s) ⇌ Mg2+ (aq) + 2OH− (aq) + Mg(OH)2 (aq) the higher the pH.
Ampholyte- A substance that can act as both an acid or a base. (weak base → strong conjugate acid)
Amphoteric/amphiprotic substances can therefore either donate or accept The pH scale is a range from 0 to 14.
protons. Common ampholytes include H2O, HCO3− and HSO4−.

Neutral
HSO4− as an ampholyte: NH3 is an exception, it ionises.

Acid: HSO4− + H2O ⇌ SO42− + H3O+ NH3 (g) + H2O (l) ⇌ OH− (aq) + NH4+ (aq)
Base: HSO4− + H2O ⇌ H2SO4 + OH − 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14
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PROTOLYTIC REACTIONS HYDROLYSIS OF SALTS INDICATORS


Protolytic reactions are reactions during which Hydrolysis is the reaction An indicator is a compound that changes colour according to the pH of the
ACID BASE SALT substance. During titrations, the indicator needs to be selected according to the
protons (H+) are transferred. of a salt with water. During
the hydrolysis, the salt will acidity/alkalinity of the salt that will be produced (see hydrolysis).
Strong Weak Acidic
acid + metal → salt + H2 form an acidic, alkali or
HA + M → A— + M+ + H2 neutral solution. The acid- Strong Strong Neutral
2HNO3(aq) + 2Na(s) → 2NaNO3(aq) + H2(g) ity of the salt is dependent COLOUR AT
COLOUR COLOUR PH RANGE OF
on the relative strength of Swak Swak Neutraal INDICATOR EQUIVALENCE
IN ACID IN BASE EQUIVALENCE
the acid and base that is POINT
acid + metal hydroxide (base) → salt + H2O used. Weak Strong Alkali
HA + MOH → A— + M++ H2O
H2SO4(aq) + Mg(OH)2(aq) → MgSO4(aq) + 2H2O(l) How to determine the pH of a salt
Litmus Red Blue 4,5 - 8,3
NH4Cl Na2CO3
NH4Cl → NH4+ + Cl– Na2CO3 → 2Na+ + CO32–
NH4+ + H2O → NH3 + H3O+ Na+ + H2O → NaOH + H+ Methyl orange Red Yellow Orange 3,1 - 4,4
acid + metal oxide → salt + H2O
HA + MO → A— + M+ + H2O Cl– + H2O → HCl + OH– CO32– + 2H2O → H2CO3 + 2OH–
2HCl (aq) + MgO(s) → MgCl2(aq) + H2O(l) Bromothymol
·NH3 is a weak base ·NaOH is a strong base Yellow Blue Green 6,0 - 7,6
blue
·Equilibrium lies to the right ·Equilibrium lies to the left
acid + metal carbonate → salt + H2O + CO2 ·High concentration H3O+ ·Low concentratioin H+/H3O+ Phenolphthalein Colourless Pink Pale Pink 8,3 - 10,0
HA + MCO3 → A— + M+ + H2O + CO2
2HCl (aq) + CaCO3(s) → CaCl2(aq) + H2O(l) + CO2(g) ·HCl is a strong acid ·H2CO3 is a weak acid Neutral: pH 7
·Equilibrium lies to the left ·Equilibrium lies to the right
·Low concentration OH– ·High concentration OH– Neutralisation is when the equivalence point is reached. Equivalence point is
The ionic salt is made up of A— (from the acid) and NOT when the solution is at pH 7, but when the molar amount of acid and base
M+ (from the base). High [H3O+], low [OH–], +
Low [H3O ], high [OH ], –
is the same according to the molar ratio. The pH at neutralisation is dependent
∴NH4Cl(aq) is acidic (pH<7) ∴Na2CO3(aq) is alkali (pH>7) on the salt that is formed. (see hydrolysis).

TITRATIONS Titration setup EXAMPLE:


A titration is a practical laboratory method to During a titration, 25 cm3 of dilute H2SO4 neutralises 40 cm3 of NaOH solution.
determine the concentration of an acid or base. Va Burette If the concentration of the H2SO4 solution is 0,25 mol.dm−3, calculate the
The concentration of an acid or base can be de- Acid concentration of the NaOH.
termined by accurate neutralisation using a
standard solution- a solution of known H2 SO4 + 2NaOH → Na 2 SO4 + 2H2 O
Stopcock
concentration. Neutralisation occurs at the na = 1 nb = 2
equivalence point, when the molar amount of ca = 0,25 mol ⋅ dm−3 cb = ?
acid and base is the same according to the molar Va = 25 cm3 = 0,025 dm3 Vb = 40 cm3 = 0,04 dm3
ratio. Conical flask
Vb By titration equations By first principles:
na cV Base &
= a a na c aVa
nb cbVb Indicator nb
=
c bVb
Acid:
n = cV
1 (0,25)(0,025) = (0,25)(0,025)
n- number of mole of substance (mol) / mol ratio 1. Pipette known solution into conical flask (usually base). =
2 c b (0,04)
c- concentration of acid/base (mol.dm−3) = 6,25 × 10−3 mol
V- volume of solution (dm3) 2. Add appropriate indicator to flask. cb = 0,31 mol ⋅ dm−3
Base:
3. Add unkown concentration solution to the burette (usually acid). n
c =
1 mL = 1 cm 3
4. Add solution from burette to conical flask at a dropwise rate (remem- V
1 L = 1 dm3 ber to swirl). 6,25 × 10−3 × 2
=
1000 mL = 1 L 0,04
1000 cm3 = 1 dm3 5. Stop burette when indicator shows neutralisation/equivalence point
= 0,31 mol ⋅ dm−3
has been reached.
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Redox reactions SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

REDOX REACTION REPRESENTING REDOX REACTIONS


A redox reaction is a reaction in which there is a transfer of electrons Redox reactions can be shown in two half-reactions showing the transfer of electrons. NOTE:
between elements. The number of e−
Oxidation half-reaction: X → X + 2e 2+ −
(electrons are shown as products)
Oxidation is the loss of electrons (oxidation number increases). Reduction half-reaction: Y + 2e− → Y2− (electrons are shown as reactants) must balance.
Reduction is the gain of electrons (oxidation number decreases). Nett reaction: X + Y → XY (no electrons are shown in the reaction)
The oxidising agent is the substance which accepts electrons. EXAMPLE:
It is the substance which is reduced and causes the other substance In the following equations identify the oxidising and reducing agents:
to be oxidised. a) CuO + H2 →Cu + H2O b) 2NO + 2CO → N2 + CO2
The reducing agent is the substance that donates electrons. Step 1:
It is the substance which is oxidised and causes the other substance write all oxidation CuO + H2 → Cu + H2O 2NO + 2CO → N2 + CO2
to be reduced. numbers +2 −2 0 0 +1 −2 +2 −2 +2 −2 0 +4 −2
OIL: Oxidation is loss
RIG: Reduction is gain Step 2:
Cu: +2→ 0 N: +2→ 0
Identify change in
LEO: Loss of electrons is oxidation O: −2 → −2 O: −2 → −2
oxidation number
GER: Gain of electrons is reduction H: 0 → +1 C: +2 → +4
for each element
OXIDATION NUMBERS Cu2+(CuO): oxidation number decrease→gained N2+(NO): oxidation number decrease→gained
Step 3:
In order to keep track of the electrons during a chemical reaction oxi- electrons→reduced→oxidising agent electrons→reduced→oxidising agent
Identify what has
dation numbers are assigned to each element in the reaction. The H2: oxidation number increase→lost C2+ (CO): oxidation number increase→lost
oxidised/reduced
oxidation number is similar to the valency of the element. electrons→oxidised→reducing agent electrons→oxidised→reducing agent

Rules for assigning oxidation numbers. EXAMPLE:


1. Pure elements and diatomic elements (eg. O2) = 0. Write the balanced redox reaction for the following reactions:
a) Mg + FeSO4 → MgSO4 + Fe b) Zn + AgNO3 → Ag + Zn(NO3)2
2. Hydrogen = +1 (except when bonded to a metal, then −1).
Step 1:
3. Oxygen = -2 (except peroxides, eg. H2O2, = −1).
Write all oxidation Mg + FeSO4 → MgSO4 + Fe Zn + AgNO3 → Ag + Zn(NO3)2
(when bonded to fluorine, = +2). 0 +2 +6 −2 +2 +6 −2 0 0 +1 +5 −2 0 +2 +5 −2
numbers
4. Metals = group number.
group 1=+1; group 2 =+2; group 3=+3 Step 2: Mg: 0 → +2
Zn: 0 → +2
Identify change in Fe: +2 → 0
5. The oxidation number of monoatomic ions is the same as its N, O: −2 → −2
oxidation number S: +6 → +6
charge. Eg. Zn2+: Zn = +2 Ag: +1 → 0
for each element O: −2 →−2
6. Group 17 elements = −1.
Mg: oxidation number increased → lost Ag+(AgNO3): oxidation number decrease →
7. The oxidation number of transition metals is indicated by stock Step 3:
electrons → oxidised gained electrons→reduced
notation. Eg. iron (III) chloride : Fe = +3 Identify what has
Fe2+ (FeSO4): oxidation number decrease → Zn: oxidation number increase→lost
oxidised/reduced
8. In a neutral compound, the sum of the oxidation numbers is 0. gained electrons → reduced electrons→oxidised
9. In a polyatomic ion the sum of the oxidation numbers is equal to Step 4:
the charge of the ion. Ox: Mg → Mg2+ + 2e− Ox: Zn → Zn2+ + 2e−
Write the half
Red: Fe2+ + 2e− → Fe Red: Ag+ + e− → Ag
Example: reactions
Give the oxidation number of each of the elements in the following:
Step 5: Ox: Mg → Mg2+ + 2e− Ox: Zn → Zn2+ + 2e−
Balance electrons Red: Fe + 2e− → Fe
2+
Red: 2Ag + 2e− → 2Ag
+
a) O2 b) H2S c) KMnO4 d) SO42- e) FeCl3
O=0 H = +1 K = +1 S = +6
Fe = +3 Step 6:
S = −2 Mn = +7 O = −2
Write overall Fe2+ + Mg → Mg2+ + Fe 2Ag+ + Zn → Zn2+ + 2Ag
O = −2 Cl = −1
reaction
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Exploiting the lithosphere SCIENCE CLINIC 2018 ©

LITHOSPHERE GOLD MINING


• The lithosphere is made up of the earth’s crust and upper mantle. Gold is a precious metal that has a high market value.
• The crust contains non-renewable fossil fuels, minerals and soil chemicals (nutrients). Mined in the Witwatersrand (Gauteng), Welkom and Virginia (Free State), Klerksdorp (North West) and
in Mpumalanga.

Crust
Upper Mantle } Lithosphere STEPS IN GOLD EXTRACTION
Mantle 1. Gold ore
Outer Core Gold ore is extracted from deep-level mining.
Inner Core
2. Comminution : Crushing and milling
Gold is crushed into a fine powder.
• The elements in the lithosphere are not in element form. The compounds are in the form
of ore- mixture of rock, sand and minerals. 3. Leaching: Cyanidation process
• Mining and mineral extraction is required to extract useful materials from the lithosphere. A cyanide solution is used to dissolve the gold from the fine powder.

4Au(s) + 8NaCN(aq) + 2H2 O(l) + O2(g) → 4NaAu(CN)2(aq) + 4NaOH(aq)


Mining can occur in open-pit mining or deep-level mining.
Open-pit mining is the removal of soil from the surface of the crust. This results in big holes
4. Extraction
(Kimberley, Cullinan) and is very destructive to the environment.
Gold is removed from solution by precipitation. Zinc is dissolved in gold solution, and
Deep-level mining is the digging of shafts and subterranean tunnels deep in the crust. It has zinc replaced the gold. The Gold forms a precipitate which is removed by filtration.
less environmental impact, but is more expensive and requires highly skilled workers. It re-
sults in large mounds of processed soil (mine dumps). NaAu(CN)2(aq) + Zn(s) → 2Au(s) + Zn(CN)2(aq) + 2NaCN(aq)
MINING IN SOUTH AFRICA
5. Recovery: Smelting
History of mining in South Africa
The precipitate that has been filtered out is smelted in a furnace to form gold bars of
MATERIALS AND EVIDENCE FOUND 99% purity.
ERA PERIOD
WEAPONS IN SA
6. Refining: produces 99,9% pure gold
Early (2,5 mil - 200 Hand axe - sharpened Mrs Ples in Sterkfontein Calcination: other metals are oxidised in the presence of gold to remove moisture
000 years ago) stone caves Fusion: Calcinated material is mixed with flux and melted in a furnace. Gold floats and
is removed.
Middle (250 000 -
Stone Stone treated with fire Blombos caves
30 000 years ago)
age
IMPACT OF GOLD MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Tools made from stone,
Late (30 000 years
wood and bone. Pottery Melkhoutboom caves Gold mining results in holes in the ground. The soil removed creates mine dumps, resulting in a loss of
ago)
and copper objects biodiversity.

Bronze 30 000 - 1 800 Bronze tools and Water from mines can pollute ground and surface water.
age years ago objects Large amounts of energy is required to smelt the gold.

Iron Iron metal weapons, Mellville Koppies and Cyanidation uses and forms cyanide compounds which are toxic.
1 800 years ago
age more advanced Mapungubwe furnaces

Current mining activity in South Africa


Mining is important to the South African economy. A variety of minerals and precious metals
are exported, stimulating the GDP, employment and infrastructure development.
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IRON MINING PHOSPHATE MINING


Iron is a strong material used in manufacturing of a wide range of products. Phosphate is a primary nutrient for all plants, stimulating root development and increasing flower
growth.
Large iron mines promote job creation and stimulates the economy.
Phosphates are used to produce fertilisers, phosphoric acid and animal food supplements.
Iron is not mined in its pure form, it is found as magnetite (Fe3O2) and haematite (Fe2O3).
The largest phosphate mining site in South Africa is in Phalaborwa (Limpopo).
Mined in Kathu (Northern Cape) and Thabazimbi (Limpopo).
Phosphates are processed by Foskor (Richard’s Bay) to produce phosphoric acid and phosphate-based
STEPS IN IRON EXTRACTION fertilisers.
1. Mining STEPS IN PHOSPHATE EXTRACTION
Iron ore is mined from open-pit mines.
1. Mining
Phosphate is mined from open-pit mines. High-grade phosphate tailings are produced
2. Crushing
from copper mines.
Iron ore is crushed to reduce the particle Iron Ore
size. Coke (C) 2. Primary crushing
Limestone (CaCO3) Phosphate rocks are crushed into a coarse ore.
3. Separation and Sorting
3. Secondary & Tertiary crushing
Iron ore is separated according to purity.
Waste Gases Course ore is crushed into a fine ore powder.
High grade iron ore are sent directly to
blast furnace. Lesser grade iron ore un- Iron ore is reduced 4. Milling
dergoes benificiation. 600°C The ore powder is mixed with water to form a fine slurry.
to iron metal (Fe(s))
5. Phosphate floatation
4. Benificiation Slag forms
800°C - 1 000°C Air is bubbled through the slurry to separate phosphates from the ore.
Lesser grade ore is further crushed and (CaSiO3)
washed to form a slurry. The slurry is 6. Filtration
magnetised and pellets are formed from Phosphates are filtered from the slurry.
the slurry. Lastly the pellets undergo sin- (CO2) 1 900°C 7. Drying
tering, it is heated to set the pellets.
Phosphates are heated and dried to form a dry chemical powder.
5. Blending
Hot air Hot air 8. Transportation
Pellets of various grades are mixed. Slag Phosphates are taken to fertiliser companies/ processing plants.
Slag
6. Furnacing Molten iron 8.a) Fertiliser Company
Iron ore pellets are placed into a blast Sulfuric acid is added to make soluble superphosphates. Su-
furnace with coke (Carbon) and Lime- Blast Furnace perphosphates are used in fertilisers.
stone (CaCO3). Iron ore is then reduced
to pure molten iron. Impurities are re- 2Ca 5(PO4 )3 F + 7H2SO4 → 3Ca(H2 PO4 )2 + 7CaSO4 + 2HF
moves as slag.
8.b) Processing Plant
IMPACT OF IRON MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT Phosphoric acid added to make triple-superphosphates. Be-
cause it does not contain calcium sulfate, the product is a
Open-pit mining destroys the landscape and vegetation. higher percentage phosphate.
Large amounts of water is required, reducing the amount of water in aquifers available to fauna and
flora. Ca 5(PO4 )3 F + 7H3PO4 + 5H2 O → 5Ca(H2 PO4 )2 ⋅ H2 O + HF
Large open-pit mines result in a lot of dust pollution in the atmosphere.
IMPACT OF PHOSPHATE MINING ON THE ENVIRONMENT
Large amounts of CO2 are released from the blast furnacing processes.
Phosphate processing creates fluoride and SO2 air pollutants.
Large amounts of electricity are required to melt the iron ore.
The products of phosphates (fertilisers) can pollute water systems leading to eutrophication (algae
Iron products (steel etc.) are recyclable, however the recycling process required large amounts of elec- bloom, algae die, decomposing algae removes oxygen out of the water, living organisms die).
tricity.
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