Grade 10 · Physical Sciences · Chemistry, Paper 2 · CAPS
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions – Grade 10 Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Paper 2)
What Reactions in Aqueous Solutions covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 3 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 3
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 66
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 10 min
What it covers
Reactions in Aqueous Solutions is a Grade 10 Physical Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Physical Sciences Paper 2 (Chemistry) of the Grade 10 school and provincial exams. You study it in 3 sections: Ions in solution, electrolytes and conductivity; Precipitation reactions and tests for anions; Gas-forming, acid–base and redox reactions.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 10 Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Chemical change ≈ 70/150 in the Gr 10 November Paper 2 (typically); aqueous reactions ≈ 15–25 marks – conductivity investigations, precipitation and tests for anions, and classifying reactions
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Ions in solution, electrolytes and conductivity35 min
- Precipitation reactions and tests for anions35 min
- Gas-forming, acid–base and redox reactions30 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 40 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 66 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 20 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 10 min |
Grade 10 exams are set by your school or province – plan back from the date your school gives you.
What you get in the portal
- 10 exam-style questions on Reactions in Aqueous Solutions (66 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 3 sections
- Tutor notes added to sections and questions – for the whole class or just for you
- A topic quiz and Grade 10 mock papers built from the exam-style questions
Notes, worked examples, questions and memos open once the tutor approves your account – usually with your first confirmed lesson.
Stuck on Reactions in Aqueous Solutions? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Reactions in Aqueous Solutions as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
How is Reactions in Aqueous Solutions examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Reactions in Aqueous Solutions is part of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Chemical change ≈ 70/150 in the Gr 10 November Paper 2 (typically); aqueous reactions ≈ 15–25 marks – conductivity investigations, precipitation and tests for anions, and classifying reactions. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Reactions in Aqueous Solutions?
About 3 h 10 min: 1 h 40 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 1 h 20 min for the 10 exam-style questions (66 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Reactions in Aqueous Solutions?
Yes. Create a free account in the Adventuity portal, request a one-on-one online lesson of 60, 90 or 120 minutes (or a seat in a group class) and choose Reactions in Aqueous Solutions as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.