Grade 10 · Physical Sciences · Chemistry, Paper 2 · CAPS
Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) – Grade 10 Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Paper 2)
What Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) covers, how it is examined in Grade 10, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 10
- Marks of practice
- 64
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 55 min
What it covers
Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) 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 4 sections: The mole, Avogadro's number and molar mass; Percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae, water of crystallisation; Molar gas volume and concentration of solutions; Stoichiometry: calculations from balanced equations; percentage yield.
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); mole calculations ≈ 25–35 marks – the largest block of calculations in the paper
There is no national Grade 10 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- The mole, Avogadro's number and molar mass35 min
- Percentage composition, empirical and molecular formulae, water of crystallisation40 min
- Molar gas volume and concentration of solutions35 min
- Stoichiometry: calculations from balanced equations; percentage yield40 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 30 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions10 questions · 64 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 15 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 55 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 Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) (64 marks in total), each with a full marking memo
- Worked examples with diagrams and step-by-step calculations for each of the 4 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 Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) examined in Grade 10?
Grade 10 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) is part of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Chemical change ≈ 70/150 in the Gr 10 November Paper 2 (typically); mole calculations ≈ 25–35 marks – the largest block of calculations in the paper. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole)?
About 3 h 55 min: 2 h 30 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 15 min for the 10 exam-style questions (64 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 10 Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole)?
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 Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change (the Mole) as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.