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Physical Science · Grade 10

PHYSICAL
SCIENCE GR 10

Physics and Chemistry — 21 topics from atomic structure to Newton's laws, waves, and industrial chemistry. Each topic clearly explained with diagrams.

Course Topics

WHAT'S COVERED

Measurements & Units
SI units, significant figures, scientific notation
Skills for Science
Graphs, data analysis, experimental design
Classification of Matter
Pure substances, mixtures, separation
States of Matter & the Kinetic Theory
Solids, liquids, gases, phase changes
The Atom
Models, subatomic particles, atomic number, mass number
The Periodic Table
Trends, groups, periods, valence electrons
Chemical Bonding
Ionic, covalent, metallic bonds, electronegativity
Transverse & Longitudinal Waves
Amplitude, frequency, wavelength, period
Electromagnetic Radiation
EM spectrum, wave properties, photons
Vectors & Scalars
Addition, resolution, equilibrium
Motion in One Dimension
Displacement, velocity, acceleration, graphs
Newton's Laws of Motion
1st, 2nd, 3rd laws, free-body diagrams
Newton's Law of Gravitation
Weight, g, gravitational force
Intermolecular Forces
Dipole, hydrogen bond, induced dipole
Electrochemistry — Intro
Electrolytes, conductors, galvanic cells
The Hydrosphere
Water properties, pollution, water cycle
Quantitative Aspects of Chemical Change
Molar mass, stoichiometry, limiting reagents
Energy & Chemical Change
Exo/endothermic, activation energy, catalysts
The Lithosphere
Rocks, minerals, mining impact
Exploiting the Lithosphere
SA mining, environmental impact
Chemical Industry
Haber process, Contact process, industrial chemistry
Study Materials

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Physical Science Grade 10 Notes
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Past Exam Papers — Physical Science
Previous NSC papers with full memos
DBE Official Past Papers
Free NSC papers from education.gov.za
Official DBE Resources

FREE PAST PAPERS & MEMOS

Direct links to the official Department of Basic Education website and other verified SA resources. These are free, government-approved past papers with full memorandums.

DBE Past Papers

Official NSC past exam papers & memos from the Dept of Basic Education. Life Sciences, Maths & Physical Science — all grades.

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Western Cape Education

WCED past papers, prep papers and exemplars. Excellent for extra practice across all CAPS subjects.

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EC Exams Portal

Eastern Cape past papers and exam timetables — great supplementary resource with a huge archive of matric papers.

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Gauteng Exams Portal

Gauteng Department of Education past papers, subject guidelines and circulars for all matric subjects.

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SAMIE (SA Math)

South African Mathematics Institute of Education — past papers, resources and support for Mathematics students.

samie.org.za ↗

SAILI Life Sciences

South African Institute for Life Sciences — curriculum support, research updates and teaching resources aligned to CAPS.

saili.org.za ↗

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