ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Strength of acids. Acids in aqueous form.
pH values of acids. Electrical conductivities of aqueous acids.
Definition of a base in terms of hydroxide ions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define an acid in terms of hydrogen ions.

Explain strength of acids in aqueous form in terms of number of hydrogen ions present.
Determine strength of acids using pH values.

Determine strengths of acids by comparing their electrical conductivities.

Classify acids as either strong or weak in terms of partial dissociations in aqueous solutions.

Class experiments: investigate reactions of magnesium and zinc carbonate with different acids.
Make and record observations in tabular form.
Make deductions from the observations.
Write relevant chemical equations and ionic equations.
Detailed discussion leading to the definition of an acid and explanation of strength of an acid.

Q/A: review determination of strength of acids using a litmus paper and pH scale.
Class / group experiments: record colour of universal indicator in
2M HCl and 2M ethanoic acid.
Set up voltameters of 2M HCl and 2M ethanoic acid in turns.
Record amounts of current .
Discuss the observations.
Write corresponding ionic equations.

Magnesium strip, zinc carbonate,
2M HCl,
2M H2SO4,
2M ethanoic acid.
Universal
indicator,
2M HCl,
2M ethanoic acid,
dry cells,
carbon electrodes,
milli-ammeters,
wires, switches etc.
Red litmus paper, calcium hydroxide solid.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Neutralization reaction.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine the results of reaction of an acid and a base.

Add 1M HCl to an aqueous solution of Calcium hydroxide drop wise until colour, change of the universal indicator is noted.
Write ionic equation for the reaction.

1M HCl,
Calcium hydroxide,
universal indicator.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Strength of bases.
Dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water / methylbenzene.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare strengths of bases using pH values and electrical conductivity.


Classify bases/ alkali as either strong or weak in terms of complete / partial ionization.

Carry out pH tests of 2M NaOH and 2M ammonia solution using universal indicator solutions; and observe colour changes.

Carry out electrical conductivity tests of voltameters of the above solutions.

Discussion: relate number of hydroxide ions to pH values and electrical conductivity of bases.

2M NaOH,
2M ammonia solution, universal indicator solutions, dry cells,
carbon electrodes,
milliammeters,
wires, switches etc
Ammonia gas,
Methylbenzene, hydrogen chloride gas.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Dissolving ammonia gas in water/ methylbenzene.
Amphoteric oxides.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate effect of a polar / non-polar solvent on ammonia gas.

Carry out litmus tests on the resulting solution.
Make observations and deductions thereof.
Write down related balanced chemical equations.

Ammonia gas,
Methylbenzene.
2M Nitric acid
2M NaOH,
HNO3.
Amphoteric oxides.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Precipitation Reactions.
Solubility of chlorides sulphites and sulphates.
Equations for formation of insoluble chlorides, sulphites and sulphates.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define a precipitate.
Write ionic equations showing formation of precipitates.

Find out cations that form (in)soluble chlorides, sulphates and sulphites.

Q/A: review definition of a salt.
Class experiment;
Add sodium carbonate or a suitable carbonate to various salt solutions containing Mg2+, Al3+, Ca2+, etc.
Make observations and discuss the results.


Class experiments: measure 2cc of 0.1M solution containing Pb2+ into a test tube.
Add drops of 2M NaCl solution.
(Later 2M Sodium Sulphate and 2M Sodium Sulphate).
Warm the mixture and make observations.
Repeat the procedure using other salt solutions containing other ions.
Tabulate the results.

Soluble carbonates e.g. Na2CO3, K2CO3, (NH4)2CO3
Salt solutions containing Mg2+, Al3+, Ca2+, etc.

0.1M solution containing Pb2+, 2M NaCl solution, 2M sodium sulphate, source of heating.
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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Complex ions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain formation of complex ions.

Add drops of 2M sodium hydroxide / 2M ammonia solution to a solution containing Mg2+, Zn2+, etc.

Make observations and discuss the results.

2M Sodium hydroxide (2M ammonia solution),
solution containing Mg2+, Zn2+, etc.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Solubility of a salt at a given temperature.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term solubility.
Determine solubility of a given salt at room temperature.

Q/A: review the terms saturated, unsaturated solutions & crystallization.
Class experiment: determine mass of a solute that dissolves in 100cc of water at room temperature.

Suitable solutes.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Problems solving on solubility.
Effect of temperature on solubility of a solute in a solvent.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve problems involving solubility of a solute in a solvent at a given temperature.

Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.

Evaporating dish, watch glass, heating source, thermometer.
KClO3 thermometers, source of heat.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Effects of various salts on soap.
Removal of hardness of water.
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine the effects of various salts on soap.






To differentiate between endothermic & exothermic reactions.

Group experiments: form soap lather in distilled water, tap water, rainwater, dilute solution of sodium chloride and solutions containing Ca2+ and Zn2+.
Note volume of soap that forms lather readily.







Investigate temperature changes in solution formation.

Obtain changes in temperature when ammonium nitrate and sodium hydroxide are dissolved in water, one at a time.

distilled water, tap water, rainwater, dilute solution of sodium chloride and solutions containing Ca2+ and Zn2+.
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Ammonium nitrate,
Sodium hydroxide, thermometers.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Energy level diagrams.
Enthalpy Notation. Change of state.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Represent endothermic reactions with exothermic reactions with energy level diagrams.

Probing questions on relative energies of reactants and products in endothermic and exothermic and endothermic reactions.

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Ice, naphthalene, thermometers, graph papers.

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Pages 33-35

ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

CAT

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:

ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Molar heat of solution.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine molar heat of solution of given substances.

Dissolve known masses of ammonia nitrate / sodium hydroxide in known volumes of water.
Determine temperature changes.
Calculate molar heat of solution. Supervised practice.

Ammonia nitrate / sodium hydroxide, thermometers.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Molar heat of solution of H2SO4.
Enthalpy of combustion. Enthalpy of combustion.
Molar heat of displacement of ions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine molar heat of solution of H2SO4.
Define the term molar heat of solution of displacement of ions.
Determine the molar heat of solution of displacement of ions.

Dissolve some known volume of conc. H2SO4 in a given volume of water.
Note the change in temperature.
Work out the molar heat of solution of H2SO4.

Group experiments/ teacher demonstration.
Note steady temperature of solutions formed when zinc/ iron / magnesium reacts with copper sulphate solution.
Work out the molar heat of displacement of a substance from a solution of its ions.

Conc. H2SO4, thermometers.
Ethanol, distilled water, thermometer, clear wick, tripod stand and wire gauze.
Zinc, iron, magnesium, copper sulphate solution.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Molar heat of solution of neutralization.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term neutralization.
Determine the molar heat of neutralization of HCl with NaOH.

Class experiments:
Neutralize 2M HCl of known volume with a determined volume of 1M / 2M sodium hydroxide.
Note highest temperature of the solution.
Work out the molar heat of neutralization.
Solve other related problems.
Assignment.

2M HCl of known volume, 1M / 2M sodium hydroxide.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Standard enthalpy changes.
Hess?s Law.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term standard enthalpy change.
Denote standard enthalpy change with the correct notation.

Exposition & brief discussion.

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Pages 54-56

ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Heat of solution hydration energy and lattice energy.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the terms lattice energy and hydration energy.
Explain the relationship between heat of solution, hydration energy.
Solve related problems.

Exposition of new concepts.
Guided discovery of the relationship between heat solution hydration energy and lattice energy.
Worked examples.
Assignment.

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Pages 60-64

ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

Heat values of fuels.
Environmental effects of fuels.
Effect of concentration on rate of a reaction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term fuel.
Describe energy changes when a fuel undergoes combustion.
Outline factors considered when choosing a suitable fuel.






Explain the effects of change of concentration of reactants on a reaction.

Probing questions and brief discussion.
Group experiments to investigate effect of concentration on rate of reaction using dil. HCl and magnesium ribbons.
Determine the time taken for reactions to be complete.
Calculation of concentration of HCl in moles per litre.
Discuss the observations and sketch illustrative graphs.

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Portions of 2M HCl diluted with different volumes of water,
Stopwatches.

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Effect of time of reaction on the rate of reaction.
Redox reactions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how the rate or reaction changes as the reaction proceed

Group experiments: investigate volume of gas evolved when magnesium reacts with dilute HCl.
Collect evolved gas and sketch and illustrative graphs.
Discuss the results.

Magnesium ribbons, stopwatches, conical flask.
100cm3 0.5M HCl, syringes, stoppers, tubes and connectors.
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ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Oxidizing Numbers.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline rules of assigning oxidation numbers.
Determine the oxidation numbers of an element in a given compound.
Explain the use of oxidation numbers in naming compounds.

Exposition and giving specific examples.
Work out oxidizing number of elements in given compounds.
Copy and complete a table of compounds containing elements that more than one oxidation number.

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ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Displacement reactions.
The oxidizing power of an element.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain change of oxidation numbers during redox / displacement reactions. Arrange elements in order of their reducing power.

Class standard experiments: reacting metals with solutions containing metal ions.
Taking note of reactions and those that do not take place; and tabulating the results.

Metals: Ca, Na, Zn, Fe, Pb, and Cu.
Solutions containing Ca2+, Mg2+, Zn2+, Fe2+.
Halogens:
Cl2 (g),
Br2 (l),
I2 (s).
Halides:
KCl, KBr, KI.

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ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Cell diagrams.
Standard Electrode Potentials.
Standard electrode potential series.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the terms electrode, potential and e.m.f. of an electrochemical cell.
Describe components of a cell diagram.
Draw cell diagrams using correct notations.
Recall the order of standard electrode potentials.
Compare oxidizing and reducing powers of substances.

Teacher demonstration: Zinc/ copper cell.
Q/A & discussion: changes in oxidation numbers.
Exposition: cell diagram and deducing the direction of electron flow.

Q/A: review reactivity series, oxidizing agent, reducing agent.
Exposition: the order of standard electrode potentials.
Discussion: oxidizing and reducing powers of substances.

Zinc/ copper cell.
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ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Emf of a cell.
Possibility of a reaction to take place.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Calculate emf of a cell using standard electrodes potentials.

Q/A: review half-cells.
Worked examples; supervised practice.
Assignment.

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Pages 133-136

ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Primary and secondary chemical cells.
Electrolysis of dilute NaCl.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the functioning of primary and secondary chemical cells.

Exposition of new concepts and brief discussion
Assignment.

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Dilute sodium chloride voltameter.

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ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Electrolysis of brine.
Electrolysis of dilute sulphuric (VI) acid.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify products of electrolysis of brine.

Teacher demonstration/ group experiments.
Test for the products of electrolysis.
Write relevant equations.

Brine voltameter.
Sulphuric acid voltameter.

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ELECTRO-CHEMISTRY.

Factors affecting electrolysis.
Application of electrolysis.
Faraday?s law of electrolysis.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain factors that affect electrolytic products discharged at electrodes.
Describe some applications of electrolysis.

Q/A: review the electrochemical series of elements.
Teacher writes down order of ease of discharge of ions at electrodes.
Discussion: other factors; giving suitable examples.

Probing questions and brief discussion on applications of electrolysis.
Practical assignment on electrolysis: electroplating an iron nail with a suitable metal.

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Suitable voltameter.
Weighing balance, stop watch, copper sulphate voltameter.

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METALS

Ores of some metals.
Occurrence and extraction of sodium.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Name the chief ores of some metals.

Exposition and brief discussion.

Chart: Down?s cell.

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METALS

Occurrence and extraction of aluminium.
Occurrence and extraction of iron.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe occurrence and extraction of aluminium.

Brief discussion.
Write relevant chemical equations.

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Chart: Blast furnace.

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METALS

Occurrence and extraction of zinc.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe occurrence and extraction of zinc by electrolysis and reduction methods.

Brief discussion.
Write relevant chemical equations.

Flow chart: extraction of Zinc.

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METALS

Extraction of lead.
Occurrence and extraction of copper.
Physical properties of some metals.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain how lead is extracted.
State general properties of metals.
Explain the difference in physical properties of metals.

Q/A & brief discussion.
Write balanced chemical equations leading to extraction of lead.

Compare physical properties of some metals as summarized in a chart.
Q/A & discussion based on physical properties.

Flow chart: extraction of lead.
Flow chart: extraction of copper.
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METALS

Reaction of metals with oxygen.
Reaction of metals with cold water and steam.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain effect of burning metals in air.

Teacher demonstration / Group experiments.
Burning some metals in air.
Write relevant equations.
Brief discussion.

Common lab. metals.
Metals: Al, Zn, Fe, Cu.

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METALS

Reaction of metals with chlorine.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the reaction of metals with chlorine.

Teacher demonstration in a fume cupboard / in the open.
Investigate reaction of metals with chorine
Write corresponding equations.

Metals: Al, Zn, Fe, Cu.

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METALS

Reaction of metals with acids.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe and explain reaction of metals with acids.

Group experiments: investigate reaction of metals with dilute acids.
Teacher demonstration: investigate reaction of metals with concentrated acids.
Discuss the observations made and write relevant chemical equations.

Metals: Al, Zn, Fe, Cu.

Acids; HCl, HNO3, H2SO4.

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METALS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Uses of metals.
Environmental effects of extraction of metals.
Alkanols (Alcohols).
Nomenclature of alkanols.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of some metals and alloys.



Identify the functional group of alkanols.

Explain formation of alkanol molecules.

Q/A & brief discussion;
Uses of Sodium, Aluminium, Zinc, Iron and Copper & some alloys.




Q/A: review alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

Teacher exposes new concepts and links them with already known concepts.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Isomerism in alkanols.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe positional and chain isomerism in alkanols.
Explain formation of primary and secondary alkanols.

Q/A: review the terms positional and chain isomerism.
Brief discussion on isomerism.
Oral exercise: naming given organic compounds.
Written exercise: writing structural formulae for isomers of organic compounds of a given molecular formula.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Preparation of ethanol in the lab.
Physical properties of alkanols.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe preparation of ethanol in the laboratory.

Group experiments / teacher demonstration.

Discuss the fermentation process.

Calcium hydroxide solution, sugar solution, yeast.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Chemical properties of alkanols.
Esters and esterification.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe some chemical reactions of alkanols.

Group experiments/ teacher demonstration to investigate combustion of ethanol and its reaction with metals.
Write corresponding chemical equations.

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Pages 213-5

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Oxidation of ethanol. Uses of alkanols.
Alkanoic (Carboxylic Acids).
Nomenclature of alkanoic acids.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain oxidation of ethanol by an oxidizing agent.
State uses of alkanols.
Explain the effects of alcohol on human health
Identify the functional group of alkanoic (carboxylic) acids.
Explain formation of alkanoic acid molecule.

Q/A: review redox reactions, oxidizing and reducing agents.
Brief discussion: oxidation of ethanol using potassium (VII) manganate or potassium (VI) dichromate.
Write corresponding chemical equations.
Open discussion.


Q/A: review functional group of alkanols.

Brief discussion.

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Chart: homologous series of alkanoic acids.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Lab preparation of ethanoic acid.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe laboratory preparation of ethanoic acid.

Teacher demonstration: prepare ethanoic acid in the lab.

Brief discussion on preparation of ethanoic acid.

Concentrated H2SO4, potassium manganate
(VII) Crystals, water bath.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Physical properties of alkanoic acids.
Chemical properties of alkanoic acids.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain some physical properties of alkanoic acids.

Compare physical properties of some alkanoic acids.
Discuss the difference in physical properties among alkanoic acids.

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Ethanoic acid, universal indicator, sodium carbonate, magnesium strip, ethanol, conc. H2SO4 and sodium hydroxide.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Chemical properties & Uses of alkanoic acids.
Soap preparation in the lab.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Write equations for chemical reactions involving acids.
State uses of alkanoic acids.

Review and discuss the observations above.
Write corresponding chemical equations.
Teacher elucidates uses of alkanoic acids.

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Pages 225-7

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Cleaning action of soap.
Effects of hard / soft water on soap.
Soapless detergents.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe the nature of a soap molecule.
Explain the mode of action in cleaning.

Prepare soapless detergents in the lab.

State merits of soapless detergents over soaps.

Expository and descriptive approaches.
Answer oral questions.
Teacher demonsration.

Brief discussion.

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Distilled water, tap water, rainwater, sodium chloride solution.
Calcium nitrate, Zinc Sulphate, etc.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
RADIOACTIVITY

Polymers and polymerization.
Definition of radioactivity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the concepts additional and condensation polymerization as methods of making synthetic polymers.
Identify some products of polymerization.
State merits and demerits of synthetic polymers over natural materials.

Teacher exposes and explains new concepts.

Detailed discussion.

Assignment.

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Pages 238-242

RADIOACTIVITY

Alpha particles.
Equations involving alpha particles.
Beta particles. Gamma rays.
Radioactive Half-Life.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State properties of alpha particles.
Describe methods of detecting alpha particles.

Q/A: position of helium in the periodic table.

Expository approach:

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Dice.

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RADIOACTIVITY

Radioactive decay curve.
Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. Applications of radioactivity.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Plot a radioactive decay curve to deduce the
half ?life from the curve.

Drawing a radioactive decay curve inferring the half-life of the sample from the graph.

Graph papers.
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