Grade 11 · Physical Sciences · Chemistry, Paper 2 · CAPS
Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties – Grade 11 Physical Sciences (Chemistry, Paper 2)
What Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties covers, how it is examined in Grade 11, the 4 sections to study and how long it takes – plus live online lessons when you get stuck.
- Study sections
- 4
- Exam-style questions
- 9
- Marks of practice
- 72
- Study time
- ≈ 3 h 55 min
What it covers
Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties 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 4 sections: Kinetic theory, temperature and pressure; ideal and real gases; Boyle's law (pressure and volume); Charles's law and the pressure–temperature law; The general gas equation and the ideal gas equation.
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
- Matter & materials ≈ 60/150 (shared with atomic combinations and intermolecular forces); ideal gases typically ≈ 15–20 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
- Kinetic theory, temperature and pressure; ideal and real gases30 min
- Boyle's law (pressure and volume)35 min
- Charles's law and the pressure–temperature law35 min
- The general gas equation and the ideal gas equation40 min
Study time
| Notes and worked examples4 sections | 2 h 20 min |
|---|---|
| Exam-style questions9 questions · 72 marks × 1,2 min per mark | 1 h 25 min |
| Topic quiz | 10 min |
| Total | ≈ 3 h 55 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
- 9 exam-style questions on Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties (72 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 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.
Stuck on Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties? Book a one-on-one lesson.
R250 per hour – 60, 90 or 120 minutes, online from anywhere in South Africa. Pick Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties as your topic; you pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms.
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Questions about Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties
How is Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties examined in Grade 11?
Grade 11 learners write Physical Sciences exams set by their school or province, in June and November. Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties is part of Physical Sciences Chemistry, Paper 2; the usual weighting is: Matter & materials ≈ 60/150 (shared with atomic combinations and intermolecular forces); ideal gases typically ≈ 15–20 marks plus 1–2 MCQs. Your school’s exam guideline confirms which topics each exam covers.
How long does it take to study Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties?
About 3 h 55 min: 2 h 20 min for the notes and worked examples in its 4 sections, 1 h 25 min for the 9 exam-style questions (72 marks) at exam pace of 1,2 minutes per mark, and a 10-minute quiz.
Can I get online lessons for Grade 11 Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties?
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 Ideal Gases and Thermal Properties as your topic. You pay by EFT only after the tutor confirms the booking.