Grade 10 · Physical Sciences · Chemistry, Paper 2 · CAPS
The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends – Grade 10 Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Paper 2)
What The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends 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
- 8
- Marks of practice
- 52
- Study time
- ≈ 2 h 40 min
What it covers
The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends 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: Groups, periods and the layout of the periodic table; Trends: atomic radius, ionisation energy, electron affinity and electronegativity; Groups 1, 2, 17 and 18: similar chemical properties.
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
- Matter and materials ≈ 70/150 in the Gr 10 November Paper 2 (typically); periodic table ≈ 12–18 marks – trends with explanations (radius, ionisation energy, electronegativity) and group properties
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Groups, periods and the layout of the periodic table20 min
- Trends: atomic radius, ionisation energy, electron affinity and electronegativity40 min
- Groups 1, 2, 17 and 18: similar chemical properties30 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 30 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions8 questions · 52 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 00 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 2 h 40 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
- 8 exam-style questions on The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends (52 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.
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How is The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends is part of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Matter and materials ≈ 70/150 in the Gr 10 November Paper 2 (typically); periodic table ≈ 12–18 marks – trends with explanations (radius, ionisation energy, electronegativity) and group properties. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends?
About 2 h 40 min: 1 h 30 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 1 h 00 min for the 8 exam-style questions (52 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends?
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 The Periodic Table and Periodic Trends as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.