REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Definition of Reaction Rate and Collision Theory

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define rate of reaction and explain the term activation energy
-Describe collision theory and explain why not all collisions result in products
-Draw energy diagrams showing activation energy
-Explain how activation energy affects reaction rates

Q/A: Compare speeds of different reactions (precipitation vs rusting). Define reaction rate as "measure of how much reactants are consumed or products formed per unit time." Introduce collision theory: particles must collide with minimum energy (activation energy) for successful reaction. Draw energy diagram showing activation energy barrier. Discuss factors affecting collision frequency and energy.

Examples of fast/slow reactions, energy diagram templates, chalk/markers for diagrams

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 64-65

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Effect of Concentration on Reaction Rate

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effect of concentration on reaction rates
-Investigate reaction of magnesium with different concentrations of sulphuric acid
-Illustrate reaction rates graphically and interpret experimental data
-Calculate concentrations and plot graphs of concentration vs time

Class experiment: Label 4 conical flasks A-D. Add 40cm³ of 2M H₂SO₄ to A, dilute others with water (30+10, 20+20, 10+30 cm³). Drop 2cm magnesium ribbon into each, time complete dissolution. Record in Table 3.1. Calculate concentrations, plot graph. Explain: higher concentration → more collisions → faster reaction.

4 conical flasks, 2M H₂SO₄, distilled water, magnesium ribbon, stopwatch, measuring cylinders, graph paper

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 65-67

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Change of Reaction Rate with Time
Effect of Temperature on Reaction Rate

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Describe methods used to measure rate of reaction
-Investigate how reaction rate changes as reaction proceeds
-Plot graphs of volume of gas vs time
-Calculate average rates at different time intervals
- Explain the effect of temperature on reaction rates
-Investigate temperature effects using sodium thiosulphate and HCl
-Plot graphs of time vs temperature and 1/time vs temperature
-Apply collision theory to explain temperature effects

Class experiment: React 2cm magnesium ribbon with 100cm³ of 0.5M HCl in conical flask. Collect H₂ gas in graduated syringe as in Fig 3.4. Record gas volume every 30 seconds for 5 minutes in Table 3.2. Plot volume vs time graph. Calculate average rates between time intervals. Explain why rate decreases as reactants are consumed.
Class experiment: Place 30cm³ of 0.15M Na₂S₂O₃ in flasks at room temp, 30°C, 40°C, 50°C, 60°C. Mark cross on paper under flask. Add 5cm³ of 2M HCl, time until cross disappears. Record in Table 3.4. Plot time vs temperature and 1/time vs temperature graphs. Explain: higher temperature → more kinetic energy → more effective collisions.

0.5M HCl, magnesium ribbon, conical flask, gas collection apparatus, graduated syringe, stopwatch, graph paper
0.15M Na₂S₂O₃, 2M HCl, conical flasks, water baths at different temperatures, paper with cross marked, stopwatch, thermometers

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 67-70
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 70-73

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Effect of Surface Area on Reaction Rate

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain the effect of surface area on reaction rates
-Investigate reaction of marble chips vs marble powder with HCl
-Compare reaction rates using gas collection
-Relate particle size to surface area and collision frequency

Class experiment: React 2.5g marble chips with 50cm³ of 1M HCl, collect CO₂ gas using apparatus in Fig 3.10. Record gas volume every 30 seconds. Repeat with 2.5g marble powder. Record in Table 3.5. Plot both curves on same graph. Write equation: CaCO₃ + 2HCl → CaCl₂ + H₂O + CO₂. Explain: smaller particles → larger surface area → more collision sites → faster reaction.

Marble chips, marble powder, 1M HCl, gas collection apparatus, balance, conical flasks, measuring cylinders, graph paper

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 73-76

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Effect of Catalysts on Reaction Rate

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain effects of suitable catalysts on reaction rates
-Investigate decomposition of hydrogen peroxide with and without catalyst
-Define catalyst and explain how catalysts work
-Compare activation energies in catalyzed vs uncatalyzed reactions

Class experiment: Decompose 5cm³ of 20-volume H₂O₂ in 45cm³ water without catalyst, collect O₂ gas. Repeat adding 2g MnO₂ powder. Record gas volumes as in Fig 3.12. Compare rates and final mass of MnO₂. Write equation: 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂. Define catalyst and explain how it lowers activation energy. Show energy diagrams for both pathways.

20-volume H₂O₂, MnO₂ powder, gas collection apparatus, balance, conical flasks, filter paper, measuring cylinders

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 76-78

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Effect of Catalysts on Reaction Rate

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain effects of suitable catalysts on reaction rates
-Investigate decomposition of hydrogen peroxide with and without catalyst
-Define catalyst and explain how catalysts work
-Compare activation energies in catalyzed vs uncatalyzed reactions

Class experiment: Decompose 5cm³ of 20-volume H₂O₂ in 45cm³ water without catalyst, collect O₂ gas. Repeat adding 2g MnO₂ powder. Record gas volumes as in Fig 3.12. Compare rates and final mass of MnO₂. Write equation: 2H₂O₂ → 2H₂O + O₂. Define catalyst and explain how it lowers activation energy. Show energy diagrams for both pathways.

20-volume H₂O₂, MnO₂ powder, gas collection apparatus, balance, conical flasks, filter paper, measuring cylinders

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 76-78

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Effect of Light and Pressure on Reaction Rate
Reversible Reactions

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify reactions affected by light
-Investigate effect of light on silver bromide decomposition
-Explain effect of pressure on gaseous reactions
-Give examples of photochemical reactions
- State examples of simple reversible reactions
-Investigate heating of hydrated copper(II) sulphate
-Write equations for reversible reactions using double arrows
-Distinguish between reversible and irreversible reactions

Teacher demonstration: Mix KBr and AgNO₃ solutions to form AgBr precipitate. Divide into 3 test tubes: place one in dark cupboard, one on bench, one in direct sunlight. Observe color changes after 10 minutes. Write equations. Discuss photochemical reactions: photography, Cl₂ + H₂, photosynthesis. Explain pressure effects on gaseous reactions through compression.
Class experiment: Heat CuSO₄·5H₂O crystals in boiling tube A, collect liquid in tube B as in Fig 3.15. Observe color changes: blue → white + colorless liquid. Pour liquid back into tube A, observe return to blue. Write equation with double arrows: CuSO₄·5H₂O ⇌ CuSO₄ + 5H₂O. Give other examples: NH₄Cl ⇌ NH₃ + HCl. Compare with irreversible reactions.

0.1M KBr, 0.05M AgNO₃, test tubes, dark cupboard, direct light source, examples of photochemical reactions
CuSO₄·5H₂O crystals, boiling tubes, delivery tube, heating source, test tube holder

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 78-80

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Chemical Equilibrium

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain chemical equilibrium
-Define dynamic equilibrium
-Investigate acid-base equilibrium using indicators
-Explain why equilibrium appears static but is actually dynamic

Experiment: Add 0.5M NaOH to 2cm³ in boiling tube with universal indicator. Add 0.5M HCl dropwise until green color (neutralization point). Continue adding base then acid alternately, observe color changes. Explain equilibrium as state where forward and backward reaction rates are equal. Use NH₄Cl ⇌ NH₃ + HCl example to show dynamic nature. Introduce equilibrium symbol ⇌.

0.5M NaOH, 0.5M HCl, universal indicator, boiling tubes, droppers, examples of equilibrium systems

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 80-82

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Le Chatelier's Principle and Effect of Concentration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- State Le Chatelier's Principle
-Explain effect of concentration changes on equilibrium position
-Investigate bromine water equilibrium with acid/base addition
-Apply Le Chatelier's Principle to predict equilibrium shifts

Experiment: Add 2M NaOH dropwise to 20cm³ bromine water until colorless. Then add 2M HCl until excess, observe color return. Write equation: Br₂ + H₂O ⇌ HBr + HBrO. Explain Le Chatelier's Principle: "When change applied to system at equilibrium, system moves to oppose that change." Demonstrate with chromate/dichromate equilibrium: CrO₄²⁻ + H⁺ ⇌ Cr₂O₇²⁻ + H₂O.

Bromine water, 2M NaOH, 2M HCl, beakers, chromate/dichromate solutions for demonstration

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 82-84

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Effect of Pressure and Temperature on Equilibrium

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Explain effect of pressure changes on equilibrium
-Explain effect of temperature changes on equilibrium
-Investigate NO₂/N₂O₄ equilibrium with temperature
-Apply Le Chatelier's Principle to industrial processes

Teacher demonstration: React copper turnings with concentrated HNO₃ to produce NO₂ gas in test tube. Heat and cool the tube, observe color changes: brown ⇌ pale yellow representing 2NO₂ ⇌ N₂O₄. Explain pressure effects using molecule count. Show Table 3.7 with pressure effects. Discuss temperature effects: heating favors endothermic direction, cooling favors exothermic direction. Use Table 3.8.

Copper turnings, concentrated HNO₃, test tubes, heating source, ice bath, gas collection apparatus, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 84-87

REACTION RATES AND REVERSIBLE REACTIONS

Industrial Applications - Haber Process
Industrial Applications - Contact Process

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Apply equilibrium principles to Haber Process
-Explain optimum conditions for ammonia manufacture
-Calculate effect of temperature and pressure on yield
-Explain role of catalysts in industrial processes
- Apply equilibrium principles to Contact Process
-Explain optimum conditions for sulphuric acid manufacture
-Compare different industrial equilibrium processes
-Evaluate economic factors in industrial chemistry

Analyze Haber Process: N₂ + 3H₂ ⇌ 2NH₃ ΔH = -92 kJ/mol. Apply Le Chatelier's Principle: high pressure favors forward reaction (4 molecules → 2 molecules), low temperature favors exothermic forward reaction but slows rate. Explain optimum conditions: 450°C temperature, 200 atmospheres pressure, iron catalyst. Discuss removal of NH₃ to shift equilibrium right. Economic considerations.
Analyze Contact Process: 2SO₂ + O₂ ⇌ 2SO₃ ΔH = -197 kJ/mol. Apply principles: high pressure favors forward reaction (3 molecules → 2 molecules), low temperature favors exothermic reaction. Explain optimum conditions: 450°C, atmospheric pressure, V₂O₅ catalyst, 96% conversion. Compare with Haber Process. Discuss catalyst choice and economic factors.

Haber Process flow diagram, equilibrium data showing temperature/pressure effects on NH₃ yield, industrial catalyst information
Contact Process flow diagram, comparison table with Haber Process, catalyst effectiveness data

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 87-89
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 89

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Redox Reactions and Oxidation Numbers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define redox reactions in terms of electron transfer
- State rules for assigning oxidation numbers
- Calculate oxidation numbers in compounds
- Identify oxidation and reduction processes

Q/A: Review previous knowledge
- Experiment 4.1: Iron filings + copper(II) sulphate
- Experiment 4.2: Iron(II) ions + hydrogen peroxide
- Discussion on oxidation number rules with examples

Iron filings, 1M CuSO₄, 1M FeSO₄, 2M NaOH, 20V H₂O₂, test tubes

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 108-116

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Oxidation Numbers in Naming and Redox Identification
Displacement Reactions - Metals and Halogens

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply oxidation numbers to systematic naming
- Use oxidation numbers to identify redox reactions
- Distinguish oxidizing and reducing agents
- Track electron movement in reactions

Worked examples: Calculate oxidation numbers in complex compounds
- Practice IUPAC naming
- Exercise 4.1: Identify redox reactions using oxidation numbers
- Name compounds with variable oxidation states

Compound charts, calculators, student books, practice exercises
Various metals (Ca, Mg, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu), metal salt solutions, halogens (Cl₂, Br₂, I₂), halide solutions

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 109-116

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Electrochemical Cells and Cell Diagrams
Standard Electrode Potentials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define electrode potential and EMF
- Describe electrochemical cell components
- Draw cell diagrams using correct notation
- Explain electron flow and salt bridge function

Experiment 4.5: Set up Zn/Cu cell and other metal combinations
- Measure EMF values
- Practice writing cell notation
- Learn conventional representation methods

Metal electrodes, 1M metal salt solutions, voltmeters, salt bridges, connecting wires
Standard electrode potential table, diagrams, charts showing standard conditions

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 123-128

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Calculating Cell EMF and Predicting Reactions
Types of Electrochemical Cells
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions I
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions II

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate EMF using standard electrode potentials
- Predict reaction spontaneity using EMF
- Solve numerical problems on cell EMF
- Apply EMF calculations practically
Define electrolysis and preferential discharge
- Investigate electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride
- Compare dilute vs concentrated solution effects
- Test products formed

Worked examples: Calculate EMF for various cells
- Practice EMF calculations
- Exercise 4.2 & 4.3: Cell EMF and reaction feasibility problems
- Distinguish spontaneous from non-spontaneous reactions
Experiment 4.6(a): Electrolysis of dilute NaCl
- Experiment 4.6(b): Electrolysis of brine
- Test gases evolved
- Compare results and explain differences

Calculators, electrode potential data, worked examples, practice problems
Cell diagrams, sample batteries, charts showing cell applications
Dilute and concentrated NaCl solutions, carbon electrodes, gas collection tubes, test equipment
U-tube apparatus, 2M H₂SO₄, 0.5M MgSO₄, platinum/carbon electrodes, gas syringes

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 133-137
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 141-146

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Effect of Electrode Material on Electrolysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare inert vs reactive electrodes
- Investigate electrode dissolution
- Explain electrode selection importance
- Analyze copper purification process

Experiment 4.9: Electrolysis of CuSO₄ with carbon vs copper electrodes
- Weigh electrodes before/after
- Observe color changes
- Discussion on electrode effects

Copper and carbon electrodes, 3M CuSO₄ solution, accurate balance, beakers, connecting wires

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 141-148

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Factors Affecting Electrolysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify factors affecting preferential discharge
- Explain electrochemical series influence
- Discuss concentration and electrode effects
- Predict electrolysis products

Review electrochemical series and discharge order
- Analysis of concentration effects on product formation
- Summary of all factors affecting electrolysis
- Practice prediction problems

Electrochemical series chart, summary tables, practice exercises, student books

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 153-155

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Factors Affecting Electrolysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify factors affecting preferential discharge
- Explain electrochemical series influence
- Discuss concentration and electrode effects
- Predict electrolysis products

Review electrochemical series and discharge order
- Analysis of concentration effects on product formation
- Summary of all factors affecting electrolysis
- Practice prediction problems

Electrochemical series chart, summary tables, practice exercises, student books

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 153-155

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Applications of Electrolysis I
Applications of Electrolysis II

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe electrolytic extraction of reactive metals
- Explain electroplating process
- Apply electrolysis principles to metal coating
- Design electroplating setup
Describe manufacture of NaOH and Cl₂ from brine
- Explain mercury cell operation
- Analyze industrial electrolysis processes
- Discuss environmental considerations

Discussion: Extraction of Na, Mg, Al by electrolysis
- Practical: Electroplate iron nail with copper
- Calculate plating requirements
- Industrial applications
Study mercury cell for NaOH production
- Flow chart analysis of industrial processes
- Discussion on applications and environmental impact
- Purification of metals

Iron nails, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, power supply, industrial process diagrams
Flow charts, mercury cell diagrams, environmental impact data, industrial case studies

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 155-157

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Faraday's Laws and Quantitative Electrolysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State Faraday's laws of electrolysis
- Define Faraday constant
- Calculate mass deposited in electrolysis
- Relate electricity to amount of substance

Experiment 4.10: Quantitative electrolysis of CuSO₄
- Measure mass vs electricity passed
- Calculate Faraday constant
- Verify Faraday's laws

Accurate balance, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, ammeter, timer, calculators

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 161-164

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Electrolysis Calculations I

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate mass of products from electrolysis
- Determine volumes of gases evolved
- Apply Faraday's laws to numerical problems
- Solve basic electrolysis calculations

Worked examples: Mass and volume calculations
- Problems involving different ions
- Practice with Faraday constant
- Basic numerical problems

Calculators, worked examples, practice problems, gas volume data, Faraday constant

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 161-164

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Electrolysis Calculations II

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine charge on ions from electrolysis data
- Calculate current-time relationships
- Solve complex multi-step problems
- Apply concepts to industrial situations

Complex problems: Determine ionic charges
- Current-time-mass relationships
- Multi-step calculations
- Industrial calculation examples

Calculators, complex problem sets, industrial data, student books

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 161-164

ELECTROCHEMISTRY
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Advanced Applications and Problem Solving
Introduction to Alkanols and Nomenclature
Isomerism in Alkanols

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve examination-type electrochemistry problems
- Apply all concepts in integrated problems
- Analyze real-world electrochemical processes
- Practice complex calculations
Define alkanols and identify functional group
- Apply nomenclature rules for alkanols
- Draw structural formulae of simple alkanols
- Compare alkanols with corresponding alkanes

Comprehensive problems combining redox, cells, and electrolysis
- Past examination questions
- Industrial case study analysis
- Advanced problem-solving techniques
Q/A: Review alkanes, alkenes from Form 3
- Study functional group -OH concept
- Practice naming alkanols using IUPAC rules
- Complete Table 6.2 - alkanol structures

Past papers, comprehensive problem sets, industrial case studies, calculators
Molecular models, Table 6.1 and 6.2, alkanol structure charts, student books
Isomer structure charts, molecular models, practice worksheets, student books

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 108-164
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 167-170

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Laboratory Preparation of Ethanol

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe fermentation process
- Prepare ethanol in laboratory
- Write equation for glucose fermentation
- Explain role of yeast and conditions needed

Experiment 6.1: Fermentation of sugar solution with yeast
- Set up apparatus for 2-3 days
- Observe gas evolution
- Test for CO₂ with lime water
- Smell final product

Sugar, yeast, warm water, conical flask, delivery tube, lime water, thermometer

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 171-172

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Industrial Preparation and Physical Properties
Chemical Properties of Alkanols I

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain hydration of ethene method
- Compare laboratory and industrial methods
- Analyze physical properties of alkanols
- Relate properties to molecular structure

Study ethene hydration using phosphoric acid catalyst
- Compare fermentation vs industrial methods
- Analyze Table 6.3 - physical properties
- Discussion on hydrogen bonding effects

Table 6.3, industrial process diagrams, ethene structure models, property comparison charts
Ethanol, sodium metal, universal indicator, concentrated H₂SO₄, ethanoic acid, test tubes

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 171-173

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Chemical Properties of Alkanols II
Uses of Alkanols and Health Effects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate oxidation and esterification reactions
- Test oxidizing agents on ethanol
- Prepare esters from alkanols
- Explain dehydration reactions

Complete Experiment 6.2: Test with acidified K₂Cr₂O₇ and KMnO₄
- Observe color changes
- Esterification with ethanoic acid
- Study dehydration conditions

Acidified potassium chromate/manganate, ethanoic acid, concentrated H₂SO₄, heating apparatus
Charts showing alkanol uses, health impact data, methylated spirit samples, discussion materials

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 173-176

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Introduction to Alkanoic Acids
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanoic Acid
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkanoic Acids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define alkanoic acids and functional group
- Apply nomenclature rules
- Draw structural formulae
- Compare with alkanols
Investigate chemical reactions of ethanoic acid
- Test with various reagents
- Write chemical equations
- Analyze acid strength

Study carboxyl group (-COOH) structure
- Practice naming using IUPAC rules
- Complete Table 6.5 and 6.6
- Compare functional groups of alkanols and acids
Experiment following Table 6.8: Test ethanoic acid with indicators, metals, carbonates, bases
- Record observations
- Write equations
- Discuss weak acid behavior

Alkanoic acid structure charts, Table 6.5 and 6.6, molecular models, student books
Ethanol, KMnO₄, concentrated H₂SO₄, distillation apparatus, thermometer, round-bottom flask
2M ethanoic acid, universal indicator, Mg strip, Na₂CO₃, NaOH, phenolphthalein, test tubes

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 177-179
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 180-182

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Esterification and Uses of Alkanoic Acids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain ester formation process
- Write esterification equations
- State uses of alkanoic acids
- Prepare simple esters

Complete esterification experiments
- Study concentrated H₂SO₄ as catalyst
- Write general esterification equation
- Discuss applications in food, drugs, synthetic fibres

Ethanoic acid, ethanol, concentrated H₂SO₄, test tubes, heating apparatus, cold water

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 182-183

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Introduction to Detergents and Soap Preparation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define detergents and classify types
- Explain saponification process
- Prepare soap in laboratory
- Compare soapy and soapless detergents

Study soap vs soapless detergent differences
- Experiment 6.5: Saponify castor oil with NaOH
- Add salt for salting out
- Test soap formation

Castor oil, 4M NaOH, NaCl, evaporating dish, water bath, stirring rod, filter paper

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 183-186

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Introduction to Detergents and Soap Preparation

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define detergents and classify types
- Explain saponification process
- Prepare soap in laboratory
- Compare soapy and soapless detergents

Study soap vs soapless detergent differences
- Experiment 6.5: Saponify castor oil with NaOH
- Add salt for salting out
- Test soap formation

Castor oil, 4M NaOH, NaCl, evaporating dish, water bath, stirring rod, filter paper

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 183-186

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Mode of Action of Soap and Hard Water Effects
Soapless Detergents and Environmental Effects

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain soap molecule structure
- Describe cleaning mechanism
- Investigate hard water effects
- Compare soap performance in different waters
Explain soapless detergent preparation
- Compare advantages/disadvantages
- Discuss environmental impact
- Analyze pollution effects

Study hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends
- Demonstrate micelle formation
- Test soap in distilled vs hard water
- Observe scum formation
- Write precipitation equations
Study alkylbenzene sulphonate preparation
- Compare Table 6.9 - soap vs soapless
- Discussion on eutrophication and biodegradability
- Environmental awareness

Soap samples, distilled water, hard water (CaCl₂/MgSO₄ solutions), test tubes, demonstration materials
Flow charts of detergent manufacture, Table 6.9, environmental impact data, sample detergents

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 186-188
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 188-191

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Introduction to Polymers and Addition Polymerization

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define polymers, monomers, and polymerization
- Explain addition polymerization
- Draw polymer structures
- Calculate polymer properties

Study polymer concept and terminology
- Practice drawing addition polymers from monomers
- Examples: polyethene, polypropene, PVC
- Calculate molecular masses

Polymer samples, monomer structure charts, molecular models, calculators, polymer formation diagrams

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 191-195

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Addition Polymers - Types and Properties

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify different addition polymers
- Draw structures from monomers
- Name common polymers
- Relate structure to properties

Study polystyrene, PTFE, perspex formation
- Practice identifying monomers from polymer structures
- Work through polymer calculation examples
- Properties analysis

Various polymer samples, structure identification exercises, calculation worksheets, Table 6.10

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 195-197

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Condensation Polymerization and Natural Polymers

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain condensation polymerization
- Compare with addition polymerization
- Study natural polymers
- Analyze nylon formation

Study nylon 6,6 formation from diamine and dioic acid
- Natural polymers: starch, protein, rubber
- Vulcanization process
- Compare synthetic vs natural

Nylon samples, rubber samples, condensation reaction diagrams, natural polymer examples

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 197-200

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II

Polymer Properties and Applications
Comprehensive Problem Solving and Integration

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare advantages and disadvantages of synthetic polymers
- State uses of different polymers
- Discuss environmental concerns
- Analyze polymer selection
Solve complex problems involving alkanols and acids
- Apply knowledge to practical situations
- Integrate polymer concepts
- Practice examination questions

Study Table 6.10 - polymer uses
- Advantages: strength, lightness, moldability
- Disadvantages: non-biodegradability, toxic gases
- Application analysis
Worked examples on organic synthesis
- Problem-solving on isomers, reactions, polymers
- Integration of all unit concepts
- Practice examination-style questions

Table 6.10, polymer application samples, environmental impact studies, product examples
Comprehensive problem sets, past examination papers, calculators, organic chemistry summary charts

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 200-201
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 167-201

RADIOACTIVITY

Introduction, Nuclear Stability and Types of Radioactivity

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define nuclide, isotope, and radioisotope
- Compare nuclear vs chemical reactions
- Explain neutron/proton ratios
- Distinguish natural from artificial radioactivity

Q/A: Review atomic structure from Form 2
- Study Table 7.1 - nuclear vs chemical reactions
- Analysis of neutron/proton ratios and nuclear stability
- Discussion on natural vs artificial radioactivity

Periodic table, atomic structure charts, Table 7.1, nuclear stability diagrams

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 199-201

RADIOACTIVITY

Types of Radiation and Their Properties
Radioactive Decay and Half-Life Concept

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify alpha, beta, and gamma radiations
- Compare penetrating abilities and ionizing power
- Explain electric field deflection
- Analyze safety implications

Study alpha (α), beta (β), gamma (γ) characteristics
- Figure 7.2 - penetrating power demonstration
- Figure 7.3 - electric field effects
- Discussion on radiation protection and detection

Radiation type charts, penetration diagrams, electric field illustrations, safety equipment charts
Graph paper, Table 7.2 data, calculators, decay curve examples, half-life data table

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 201-204

RADIOACTIVITY

Half-Life Calculations and Problem Solving
Nuclear Reactions and Equations

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve complex half-life problems
- Determine original amounts from remaining masses
- Apply step-by-step and formula methods
- Compare isotope decay rates

Worked examples on half-life calculations using both methods
- Practice determining original amounts
- Study various isotope half-lives
- Comprehensive problem-solving sessions

Calculators, comprehensive problem sets, worked examples, isotope half-life comparison tables
Nuclear equation examples, periodic table, conservation law charts, practice worksheets

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 204-206

RADIOACTIVITY

Radioactive Decay Series and Sequential Reactions
Nuclear Fission and Chain Reactions
Nuclear Fusion and Energy Comparisons
Medical and Diagnostic Applications

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain sequential radioactive decay
- Trace decay series pathways
- Identify stable end products
- Complete partial decay series
Define nuclear fusion process
- Compare fusion with fission processes
- Write fusion equations
- Explain stellar energy production and fusion applications

Study thorium-232 decay series example
- Trace sequential alpha and beta emissions
- Identify stable lead-208 endpoint
- Practice completing decay series with missing nuclides
Study hydrogen fusion examples
- Compare fusion vs fission characteristics and energy yields
- Stellar fusion processes
- Hydrogen bomb vs nuclear reactor principles

Decay series charts, thorium series diagram, nuclide stability charts, practice decay series
Fission reaction diagrams, chain reaction illustrations, nuclear reactor diagrams, energy calculation examples
Fusion reaction diagrams, comparison tables, stellar fusion charts, energy comparison data
Medical radioisotope charts, treatment procedure diagrams, diagnostic equipment images, case studies

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 206-207
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 207-208

RADIOACTIVITY

Industrial, Agricultural and Dating Applications

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain industrial leak detection
- Describe agricultural monitoring techniques
- Discuss carbon-14 dating principles
- Analyze food preservation methods

Study leak detection using short half-life isotopes
- Carbon-14 dating of archaeological materials
- Phosphorus tracking in agriculture
- Gamma radiation food preservation

Carbon dating examples, agricultural application charts, industrial use diagrams, food preservation data

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 208-209

RADIOACTIVITY

Radiation Hazards and Environmental Impact

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify radiation health hazards
- Explain genetic mutation effects
- Discuss major nuclear accidents
- Analyze long-term environmental contamination

Study Chernobyl and Three Mile Island accidents
- Genetic mutation and cancer effects
- Long-term radiation exposure consequences
- Nuclear waste disposal challenges

Accident case studies, environmental impact data, radiation exposure charts, contamination maps

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 209-210

RADIOACTIVITY

Radiation Hazards and Environmental Impact

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify radiation health hazards
- Explain genetic mutation effects
- Discuss major nuclear accidents
- Analyze long-term environmental contamination

Study Chernobyl and Three Mile Island accidents
- Genetic mutation and cancer effects
- Long-term radiation exposure consequences
- Nuclear waste disposal challenges

Accident case studies, environmental impact data, radiation exposure charts, contamination maps

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 209-210

RADIOACTIVITY

Safety Measures and International Control
Half-Life Problem Solving and Graph Analysis

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain radiation protection principles
- Describe proper storage and disposal methods
- Discuss IAEA role and standards
- Analyze monitoring and control systems
Solve comprehensive half-life problems
- Analyze experimental decay data
- Plot and interpret decay curves
- Determine half-lives graphically

Study IAEA guidelines and international cooperation
- Radiation protection protocols and ALARA principle
- Safe storage, transport and disposal methods
- Environmental monitoring systems
Plot decay curves from experimental data
- Determine half-lives from graphs
- Analyze count rate vs time data
- Complex half-life calculation problems

IAEA guidelines, safety protocol charts, monitoring equipment diagrams, international cooperation data
Graph paper, experimental data sets, calculators, statistical analysis examples, comprehensive problem sets

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 209-210
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 199-210

RADIOACTIVITY

Nuclear Equations and Conservation Laws

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Balance complex nuclear equations
- Complete nuclear reaction series
- Identify unknown nuclides using conservation laws
- Apply mass-energy relationships

Practice balancing nuclear reactions with multiple steps
- Complete partial decay series
- Identify missing nuclides using conservation principles
- Mass-energy calculation problems

Nuclear equation worksheets, periodic table, decay series diagrams, conservation law examples

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 199-210