Chemistry For Integrated Science

1. Distinguish between chemistry and other science subjects.
2. Discuss the role of chemistry in everyday living.
3. Apply the language of chemistry in describing the world.
4. Carry out simple chemical calculations.
5. Explain the basic principles of atomic structure and chemical bonding.
6. Describe the properties of acids, bases, and salts.
7. Apply the gas laws to solve problems involving gases.

13 weeks, about 72 hours in total. Yours will differ.

1. Week 1Module 1:

   • Unit 1: Elementary Units in Chemical Reactions · 4 hours

     Define atoms, molecules, elements, and compounds.. Differentiate between atoms and molecules, as well as elements and compounds.. Explain why matter is said to be electrical in nature.. State the postulates of Dalton's atomic theory and explain modifications to it.. List and give relative masses and charges of the subatomic particles.. State the laws of chemical combinations.. Write chemical symbols and formulae for common elements and compounds.. Determine chemical formulae from experimental data.. Write and balance simple chemical equations..

   • Unit 2: Electronic Configuration 1 – Static Model · 4 hours

     Discuss the scientific evidences for the electrical nature of the atom.. Give the number of subatomic particles in atoms of given elements.. Recall the relative masses and charges of the subatomic particles.. Define isotope. Explain the nuclear model of the atom proposed by Rutherford.. State the limitations of Rutherford's theory.. Explain the origin of electronic energy levels in atoms.. Write electronic shell configuration for elements and ions..

2. Week 2Module 1:

   • Unit 3: The Nucleus And Radioactivity · 4 hours

     State some empirical observations suggesting that neutrons are partly responsible for nuclei stability.. Define radioactivity.. Balance nuclear reaction equation.. List the three types of radiations from a radioisotope giving their relative charges and masses.. Show the path of nuclear radiations in an electric field.. Define fusion and fission. List some uses of radioactivity.. Explain why radioactive wastes are dangerous..

   • Unit 4: Chemical Bonding 1: Electrovalent, Covalent and Co-Ordinate Covalent · 4 hours

     Explain electrovalent and covalent bonding.. Write electron dot formulae for compounds.. List properties of electrovalent and covalent compounds.. State the octet rule.. Explain the importance of noble gas configuration on chemical bonding.. Predict the type of bonds between atoms.. Explain the difference between covalent and co-ordinate covalent bonding..

3. Week 3Module 1:

   • Unit 5: Chemical Bonding II: Metallic and Intermolecular Bonding · 4 hours

     Explain metallic bonding.. Account for metallic properties.. List metallic properties.. Explain dipole-dipole interaction.. Account for properties of covalent compounds.. Explain hydrogen bonding.. Account for the high boiling point of water compared to hydrogen sulphide..

4. Week 4Module 2:

   • Unit 1: Periodic Table I: Classification of Elements · 4 hours

     Identify the groups and periods of elements in the periodic table.. List the first few members of each group.. Identify the blocks of elements.. State general trends of some characteristics of elements..

   • Unit 2: Electronic Configuration II: Atomic Orbital Model · 4 hours

     Describe the quantum theory of atomic orbitals.. Illustrate the shapes of the electron clouds corresponding to s and p - orbitals.. Write electronic configurations of atoms based on the orbital model.. Relate the electron configuration of atoms to the classification of elements in the periodic table..

5. Week 5Module 2:

   • Unit 3: Periodic Table II: Gradations of Atomic Properties · 4 hours

     Explain the general trend in periodic properties down a group and across a period based on electronic configuration.. Define atomic radii, ionic radii, ionization energy electron affinity and electronegativity.. Explain the trend of the above properties within the periodic table..

   • Unit 4: Mole Concept 1 · 4 hours

     Define the mole.. Recall avogadro number.. Calculate molar mass tan formula mass.. Calculate percentage of elements in compounds with given formulae.. Establish mole ratios of reactants and products in reaction.. Calculate yield and percentage yield.. Recall molar volume of gas at s.t.p.. Use the above in calculations involving gases..

6. Week 6Module 2:

   • Unit 5: Acids, Bases and Salts: General Properties · 4 hours

     Define acid, base and salt.. Describe some methods of preparation of each.. List some properties and uses of each.. Explain hygroscope, deliquescence and efflorescence.. Differentiate between a weak and a strong acid.. Explain, why acid/base solutions conduct electrically..

7. Week 7Module 3:

   • Unit 1: Carbon and Its Compounds · 4 hours

     Recognise the uniqueness of carbon as an element.. Define allotropy and describe the various allotropic forms of carbon.. Enumerate the important inorganic compounds of carbon.. Describe the characteristics of some carbon compounds.. Explain the carbon cycle.

8. Week 8Module 3:

   • Unit 2: The Gas Laws (I): Boyle's And Charles' Laws And The General Gas Equations · 4 hours

     State the postulates of the kinetic molecular theory for gases.. State the Boyle's and Charles' laws for gases.. Illustrate Boyle's and Charles' laws graphically.. Use the kinetic molecular theory to explain Boyle's and Charles' laws.. Derive the general gas equation from Boyle's and Charles' laws.. Carry out calculations based on the three gas laws.. Explain the effect of temperature and pressure on the volume of a gas..

9. Week 9Module 3:

   • Unit 3: The Gas Laws II Dalton's, Graham's, Avogadro's And Gay Lussac's Laws · 4 hours

     Account for deviations of real gases from ideal behaviour.. State the statement of the laws of dalton, graham, avogadro and gay lussac.. What avogadro constant is and relate it to the mole.. Use gay lussac's law to predict the volume of a gaseous product in a gas reaction.. Apply the laws of dalton, graham, avogadro and gay lussac in simple calculations.. Explain why gases diffuse faster than liquids and solids..

10. Week 10Module 3:

    • Unit 4: Liquids · 4 hours

      List some properties of liquids that make them resemble gases.. Define saturated vapour pressure.. List factors that affect the saturated vapour pressure of liquids.. Define boiling and boiling point. Define the term 'normal boiling point'.. Describe a method to determine the boiling point of a liquid..

11. Week 11Module 3:

    • Unit 5: Solids · 4 hours

      List some use of solid matter.. Identify the different classes of solids.. List some properties of the different types of solids.. Compare and contrast the properties of diamond and graphite.. Describe a simple experiment to determine the melting point of a solid.. Recall that the melting point is a criterion of purity..

12. Week 12Review

    • Module 1-3 Review · 6 hours

      Review all modules and units.. Work on assignments.. Prepare for tutor-marked assignments..

13. Week 13Exam Preparation

    • Final Revision · 6 hours

      Complete all assignments.. Prepare for final examinations.. Focus on key concepts and problem-solving techniques..