Grade 11 · Physical Sciences · Chemistry, Paper 2 · CAPS
Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases – Grade 11 Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Paper 2)
What Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, 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
- 63
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 10 min
What it covers
Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases is a Grade 11 Physical Sciences topic in the CAPS curriculum, examined in Physical Sciences Paper 2 (Chemistry) of the Grade 11 school and provincial exams. You study it in 3 sections: Acid–base models, conjugate pairs and ampholytes; Neutralisation reactions and salts; Indicators and acid–base calculations.
How it is examined
- Paper
- Grade 11 Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2
- Exams
- June and November school or provincial exams – your school sets the papers and the dates
- Weighting
- Chemical change ≈ 80/150 (shared with stoichiometry, energy and redox); acids and bases typically ≈ 12–18 marks plus 1–2 MCQs
There is no national Grade 11 exam. Your school’s exam guideline says which topics each paper covers.
Sections to study
- Acid–base models, conjugate pairs and ampholytes35 min
- Neutralisation reactions and salts35 min
- Indicators and acid–base calculations35 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples3 sections | 1 h 45 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions8 questions · 63 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 15 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 10 min |
Grade 11 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 Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases (63 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 11 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 Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases is part of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Chemical change ≈ 80/150 (shared with stoichiometry, energy and redox); acids and bases typically ≈ 12–18 marks plus 1–2 MCQs. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases?
About 3 h 10 min: 1 h 45 min for the notes and worked examples in its 3 sections, 1 h 15 min for the 8 exam-style questions (63 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases?
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 Types of Reactions: Acids and Bases as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.