This is the Physical Sciences Grade 12 Paper 2 June examination from the Free State, worth 150 marks and to be completed in 3 hours. Question 1 is multiple choice, covering organic chemistry topics such as the molecular formula of an alkyne, comparing boiling points of different organic compounds, and identifying the product and reaction type when 2-bromopropane reacts with a strong concentrated base.
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Term 2 Content Brief
Physical Sciences Grade 12 Paper 2 Term 2 Exam PDF EQP-037
Key terms covered include alkynes, boiling point, elimination reactions, substitution reactions, and organic compound naming.
The paper consists of 13 pages plus four information sheets, and has eight 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 the molecular formula of organic compounds such as alkynes, compare boiling points based on molecular structure, and distinguish between elimination and substitution reactions.