This is the Physical Sciences Grade 12 Paper 2 (Chemistry) June examination from Gauteng, to be completed in 3 hours. Question 1 is multiple choice, covering organic chemistry topics such as identifying unsaturated hydrocarbons, recognising esters, ketones and aldehydes from a molecular formula, the cracking of long hydrocarbon chains, IUPAC naming of organic compounds, and comparing the strength of Van der Waals forces between compounds.
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Term 2 Content Brief
Physical Sciences Grade 12 Paper 2 Term 2 Exam PDF GDD-049
Key terms covered include unsaturated hydrocarbons, esters, ketones, aldehydes, cracking, IUPAC naming, and Van der Waals forces.
The paper consists of 14 pages plus two data sheets, and has seven questions to be answered in the answer book. Question 1 is multiple choice on organic chemistry.
By the end of this paper, learners should be able to identify unsaturated hydrocarbons and functional groups such as esters, ketones and aldehydes, explain the cracking of hydrocarbons, apply IUPAC naming rules, and compare the strength of Van der Waals forces between organic compounds.