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Key Facts: EGCSE Physical Science 6888 Exam

6888

Official ECESWA subject code for EGCSE Physical Science

ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science syllabus 2024–2026

3 papers

Paper 1 + Paper 2 + Paper 3 practical or Paper 4 ATP

ECESWA scheme of assessment

27% / 53% / 20%

Approximate weightings for Paper 1 / Paper 2 / practical component

ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science 2024–2026 syllabus

40 + 80

Paper 1 marks (short answer) and Paper 2 marks (structured theory)

ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science 2024–2026 syllabus

Form 5

Typical year of final examination after a two-year senior secondary course

EGCSE programme structure

100

Free practice MCQs on this page (study adaptation, not official format)

OpenExamPrep

ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science 6888 is Form 5 combined chemistry and physics for October/November 2024–2026. Candidates take Paper 1 (40 marks, 1 h), Paper 2 (80 marks, 1 h 15 min), and Paper 3 practical or Paper 4 ATP (~20%). This page offers 100 free English MCQs — a study adaptation, not an official format simulation.

Sample EGCSE Physical Science 6888 Practice Questions

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1What is the relative charge of a proton?

A.+1

B.0

C.−1

D.+2

Explanation: A proton has a relative charge of +1. Electrons have relative charge −1 and neutrons are electrically neutral (relative charge 0).

2An atom has 11 protons and 12 neutrons. What is its mass number?

A.11

B.12

C.23

D.1

Explanation: Mass number is the total number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus: 11 + 12 = 23. The atomic number equals the proton number (11).

3Which particles orbit the nucleus in shells (energy levels)?

A.Protons only

B.Neutrons only

C.Electrons only

D.Protons and neutrons

Explanation: Electrons occupy energy levels (shells) around the nucleus. Protons and neutrons are nucleons in the nucleus.

4Isotopes of the same element always have the same number of:

A.Protons

B.Neutrons

C.Nucleons

D.Neutrons and mass number

Explanation: Isotopes are atoms of the same element, so they have the same proton (atomic) number. They differ in neutron number and therefore in mass number.

5What is the electronic configuration of a sodium atom (atomic number 11)?

A.2,8,1

B.2,8,8

C.2,8,2

D.2,7,2

Explanation: Sodium has 11 electrons. The first shell holds up to 2, the second up to 8, so the configuration is 2,8,1.

6A particle has 17 protons, 18 neutrons and 18 electrons. What is it?

A.A chloride ion Cl⁻

B.A chlorine atom

C.A chlorine ion Cl⁺

D.An argon atom

Explanation: 17 protons identify chlorine. 18 electrons means one extra electron, so the particle is Cl⁻. Neutron number does not change the element identity.

7Which statement about the nucleus is correct?

A.It contains most of the atom’s mass

B.It contains most of the atom’s volume

C.It is negatively charged overall

D.It contains only electrons

Explanation: Nearly all of an atom’s mass is in the nucleus (protons and neutrons). The nucleus is tiny compared with the atom’s volume and is positively charged.

8How many neutrons are in an atom of carbon-14 (atomic number 6)?

A.8

B.6

C.14

D.20

Explanation: Mass number is protons plus neutrons. Carbon-14 has mass number 14 and atomic number 6, so neutrons = 14 − 6 = 8.

9Ionic bonding typically forms between:

A.A metal and a non-metal by electron transfer

B.Two non-metal atoms sharing electrons

C.Two metal atoms sharing a sea of electrons only

D.Noble gas atoms joining by covalent bonds

Explanation: Ionic bonds form when electrons transfer from a metal to a non-metal, producing oppositely charged ions that attract. Covalent bonding involves sharing between non-metals.

10What type of bonding is present in a molecule of chlorine, Cl₂?

A.Covalent

B.Ionic

C.Metallic

D.Hydrogen bonding only

Explanation: Cl₂ is two non-metal atoms sharing a pair of electrons, so the bond is covalent (a single covalent bond).

About the EGCSE Physical Science 6888 Exam

EGCSE Physical Science (6888) is the Eswatini Form 5 national combined chemistry and physics subject administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). The 2024–2026 syllabus assesses written theory (Papers 1 and 2) plus experimental skills through a practical test or alternative-to-practical paper. Content spans atomic structure, bonding, the periodic table, acids/bases/salts, reaction rates, introductory organic chemistry, forces, motion, energy, electricity and waves. Official assessment uses short-answer and structured written questions with practical skills — not multiple-choice only. This page provides 100 free English MCQ study items with explanations as a knowledge and calculation study aid.

Assessment

All candidates enter three components: Paper 1 (compulsory short-answer, 40 marks, 1 hour, weighted about 27%), Paper 2 (compulsory structured theory, 80 marks, 1 hour 15 minutes, weighted about 53%), and either Paper 3 Practical Test or Paper 4 Alternative to Practical (practical assessment weighted about 20%). Curriculum content covers Chemistry and Physics sections in the ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science (6888) syllabus for October/November 2024–2026 examinations.

Time Limit

Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 1 hour 15 minutes; Paper 3 or 4: per official syllabus/timetable

Passing Score

EGCSE grades follow ECESWA published grade descriptors for the examination year (typically A*–G). Confirm current award rules with ECESWA or your school.

Exam Fee

EGCSE fees are set annually by ECESWA (entry fee plus subject fees for private candidates; school candidates usually register through their centre). Confirm the current schedule on examscouncil.org.sz or with your school. (Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA))

EGCSE Physical Science 6888 Exam Content Outline

22%

Chemistry: Atomic Structure, Bonding and the Periodic Table

Protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes, ionic and covalent bonding, formulas, groups, periods and periodic trends.

18%

Chemistry: Acids, Bases, Salts and Reactions

pH and indicators, neutralization, salt preparation, reaction types and factors affecting rate of reaction.

10%

Chemistry: Quantitative Chemistry and Organic Introduction

Relative formula mass, simple mole and mass calculations, alkanes, alkenes and basic organic ideas from the syllabus.

25%

Physics: Forces, Motion and Energy

Speed, acceleration, forces, density, work, kinetic and gravitational potential energy, power and efficiency.

25%

Physics: Electricity and Waves

Current, voltage, resistance, series and parallel circuits, electrical power, wave speed, sound and light basics.

How to Pass the EGCSE Physical Science 6888 Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: EGCSE grades follow ECESWA published grade descriptors for the examination year (typically A*–G). Confirm current award rules with ECESWA or your school.
Assessment: All candidates enter three components: Paper 1 (compulsory short-answer, 40 marks, 1 hour, weighted about 27%), Paper 2 (compulsory structured theory, 80 marks, 1 hour 15 minutes, weighted about 53%), and either Paper 3 Practical Test or Paper 4 Alternative to Practical (practical assessment weighted about 20%). Curriculum content covers Chemistry and Physics sections in the ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science (6888) syllabus for October/November 2024–2026 examinations.
Time limit: Paper 1: 1 hour; Paper 2: 1 hour 15 minutes; Paper 3 or 4: per official syllabus/timetable
Exam fee: EGCSE fees are set annually by ECESWA (entry fee plus subject fees for private candidates; school candidates usually register through their centre). Confirm the current schedule on examscouncil.org.sz or with your school.

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EGCSE Physical Science 6888 Study Tips from Top Performers

1Study the official ECESWA EGCSE Physical Science (6888) 2024–2026 syllabus section by section — Chemistry then Physics — and tick off each learning outcome.

2Practise quantitative skills with units: speed (m/s), density (g/cm³ or kg/m³), moles (n = m/Mr), V = IR and P = VI.

3For practical/ATP papers, learn apparatus names, fair-test variables, table/graph skills, and how to describe methods and sources of error.

4Link chemistry ideas: electronic structure → bonding type → formula → properties of salts and organic molecules.

5Use this MCQ bank for quick checks, then answer full short-answer and structured questions under timed conditions using past papers.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is EGCSE Physical Science (6888)?

It is the Eswatini General Certificate of Secondary Education Form 5 combined chemistry and physics subject (code 6888) administered by the Examinations Council of Eswatini (ECESWA). The current syllabus cycle covers October/November examinations in 2024–2026.

How is official EGCSE Physical Science assessed?

All candidates enter Paper 1 (short-answer, 40 marks, 1 hour, about 27%), Paper 2 (structured theory, 80 marks, 1 hour 15 minutes, about 53%), and either Paper 3 Practical Test or Paper 4 Alternative to Practical (about 20% of the total).

Does the official exam use multiple-choice questions?

The official components are short-answer, structured written theory, and practical or alternative-to-practical assessment. OpenExamPrep offers original multiple-choice study questions as a knowledge and calculation study adaptation — not a simulation of official paper formats.

What topics should I revise for 6888?

Revise the Chemistry section (atomic structure, bonding, periodic table, acids/bases/salts, rates, simple quantitative chemistry and organic introduction) and the Physics section (forces, motion, energy, electricity and waves), plus experimental skills for Paper 3 or 4.

Are these practice questions official ECESWA items?

No. They are original English-language MCQ study items aligned to EGCSE Physical Science themes. They are not leaked papers, not official past papers, and not a substitute for timed practice with official specimens and past papers from ECESWA.

What is the exam fee for EGCSE Physical Science?

Fees are set annually by ECESWA. Private candidates typically pay an entry fee plus a per-subject fee; school candidates usually register through their centre. Confirm the current schedule on examscouncil.org.sz or with your school.