PHYSICAL SCIENCES

HASH TAG 45 PLUS IS PART OF THE SUBJECT SUPPORT STRATEGY.

We expect learners to be able to get at least 45 in each paper. These 45 marks Momentum and impulse [03]
are obtainable from the following knowledge areas. The ATP was revised in Definitions 2
2021 so that the easier topics will be taught first in the year. Momentum
Newton 2 in terms in momentum
Knowledge Topics Minimum Impulse
Area mark Conservation of momentum
allocation Isolated system
Mechanics Elastic and inelastic collisions
Newton’s laws [07]
Definitions 2 Formula 1
Newton 1,2,3
Gravitation
Friction/ Static / Kinetic Work, Energy, Power [07]
Acceleration Definitions 2
Inertia Conservation of mechanical energy
Work energy theorem
Free body diagram and force body diagram 4 Conservative and non-conservative forces
Formulae and substitutions 1
Fnet = ma Free body diagram 4
Energy conversions 2
Projectile motion [08]
Definitions 2 Labelling of parts
Free fall
Projectile Difference between AC and DC generator - features
Free body and force diagram 3
g or weight – is always downwards arrow. Graphs AC and DC 1
Formulae and substitution 1
a = g = 9.8 m.s-2 Matter and Materials
Graphs v/t or Δx/t or a/t 2
Photoelectric effect
Correct x and y axis with labels and units

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Waves Sound and Light Defintions
Doppler [07]
Definitions 2 Photoelectric effect
Doppler
Cut-off frequency / threshold frequency
Application 2
Doppler flow meter Work function
Sonar/ Radar
Red shift 2

Matter and Materials

Pattern around the charges (repelling and 2
attracting) Photoelectric effect [04]
Defintions 3
Ohm’s Law Defintions 2
Internal resistance Photoelectric effect
Emf
Potential difference Cut-off frequency / threshold frequency

Electricity and Magnetism Work function

Electrostatics [11]
Coulombs Law 2
Definition
Free body diagram 3
Electric fields 2
Definition

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LAST PUSH PHYSICAL Sciences Paper 2 Strategy
Organic Chemistry Naming 2
Identify Parent chain
Identify branch
Drawing a structure 1
Functional group
Isomer – chain; functional; positional 2
Definition

(Definition in exam guideline)

Define Boiling point /vapour pressure, melting point 2

(ICE)
Intermolecular force / NOT IMF 3

Identification – type of Intermolecular force, e.g. London; dipole-dipole, hydrogen

Compare strength – hydrogen bond has highest intermolecular forces
Energy required to overcome the intermolecular forces
Addition reactions only occur in unsaturated hydrocarbons (Alkenes) 3
Substitution only in saturated compound (Alkanes; halo-alkanes and Alcohols)
Condition = mild heat and dilute strong base
Elimination only occurs in saturated compounds (Alkanes; halo-alkanes and Alcohols)
Condition = high temperature and concentrated strong base

Rates of Reaction Definition of Rates of Reaction (Exam Guidelines) 2

Variables – 2
Dependent =what is measured
Independent = what I will change
Control = remains the same
Investigative question 2
Question that cannot be answered with yes or no
Relationship between independent and dependent variable in question form
Explain factors and how it affects rate in terms of collision theory 3
More effective collisions per unit time, therefore reaction rate increases

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Acid & Base Definition Acid/ Base according to Arrhenius and Lowry-Brønsted (exam guidelines) 2
Identification of Conjugate Acid-base pair
Difference between an acid and its conjugate base is H+ and vice versa
Definition and identification of Ampholytes (exam guidelines)
Monoprotic and Diprotic (exam guidelines)
Definition of Hydrolysis (exam guidelines)
Indicator selection 1
Strong acid Strong base pH 6 – 8 Bromothymol blue
(neutral)
Strong acid Weak base pH less than 7 Methyl orange
(acidic)
Weak acid Strong base pH greater than phenolphtalein
7 (basic)
=− [ 0 ] 1
C= ; n= 1

=
Chemical Equilibrium Define Chemical Equilibrium / dynamic equilibrium 2
Reverse reaction
State Le Châtelier’s principle
Explain position of equilibrium in terms of Le Châtelier’s principle 2
1

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Kc Expression not

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Electrochemistry Galvanic reactions are spontaneous and exothermic 2

Galvanic
Energy conversion in Galvanic cell 2
Chemical to electrical
Definitions 2
Anode; cathode; reducing/oxidizing agent; electrolyte; reduction; oxidation
Salt bridge and its function
Half Reaction – NO double arrows 2
Standard conditions
Cell Notation and net reaction 3
= − 1

Electrolytic cell
N.B Copied directly from data sheet
Electrolytic reaction is nonspontaneous and obtain energy from the source and Endothermic reaction 2
Half-cell reactions 2
Energy connection from electrical to chemical 3

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