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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
1 3-4
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
Definition of Acids
Strength of Acids
Definition of Bases
Strength of Bases
Acid-Base Reactions
Effect of Solvent on Acids
Effect of Solvent on Bases
Amphoteric Oxides and Hydroxides
Definition of Salts and Precipitation
Solubility of Chlorides, Sulphates and Sulphites
Complex Ions Formation
Solubility and Saturated Solutions
Effect of Temperature on Solubility
Solubility Curves and Applications
Fractional Crystallization
Hardness of Water - Investigation
Types and Causes of Water Hardness
Effects of Hard Water
Methods of Removing Hardness I
Methods of Removing Hardness II
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define an acid in terms of hydrogen ions
-Investigate reactions of magnesium and zinc carbonate with different acids
-Write equations for reactions taking place
-Explain why magnesium strip should be cleaned
- Find out cations that form insoluble chlorides, sulphates and sulphites
-Write ionic equations for formation of insoluble salts
-Distinguish between sulphate and sulphite precipitates
-Investigate effect of warming on precipitates
Class experiment: React cleaned magnesium strips with 2M HCl, 2M ethanoic acid, 2M H₂SO₄, 2M ethanedioic acid. Record observations in table. Repeat using zinc carbonate. Write chemical equations. Discuss hydrogen ion displacement and gas evolution.
Class experiment: Add NaCl, Na₂SO₄, Na₂SO₃ to solutions of Pb²⁺, Ba²⁺, Mg²⁺, Ca²⁺, Zn²⁺, Cu²⁺, Fe²⁺, Fe³⁺, Al³⁺. Warm mixtures. Record observations in table. Test sulphite precipitates with dilute HCl. List soluble and insoluble salts.
Magnesium strips, zinc carbonate, 2M HCl, 2M ethanoic acid, 2M H₂SO₄, 2M ethanedioic acid, test tubes, test tube rack
2M HCl, 2M ethanoic acid, universal indicator, pH chart, electrical conductivity apparatus, milliammeter, carbon electrodes, beakers, wires
Calcium hydroxide, red litmus paper, phenolphthalein indicator, distilled water, test tubes, spatula, evaporating dish
2M NaOH, 2M ammonia solution, universal indicator, pH chart, electrical conductivity apparatus, milliammeter, carbon electrodes
Various acids and bases from previous lessons, indicators, beakers, measuring cylinders, stirring rods
HCl gas, distilled water, methylbenzene, magnesium ribbon, calcium carbonate, litmus paper, test tubes, gas absorption apparatus
Dry ammonia gas, distilled water, methylbenzene, red litmus paper, test tubes, gas collection apparatus
Al₂O₃, ZnO, PbO, Zn(OH)₂, Al(OH)₃, Pb(OH)₂, 2M HNO₃, 2M NaOH, boiling tubes, heating source
Na₂CO₃ solution, salt solutions containing various metal ions, test tubes, droppers
2M NaCl, 2M Na₂SO₄, 2M Na₂SO₃, 0.1M salt solutions, dilute HCl, test tubes, heating source
2M NaOH, 2M NH₃ solution, 0.5M salt solutions, test tubes, droppers
Saturated KNO₃ solution, evaporating dish, watch glass, measuring cylinder, thermometer, balance, heating source
KClO₃, measuring cylinders, thermometer, burette, boiling tubes, heating source, graph paper
Graph paper, ruler, pencil, calculator, data tables from textbook
Calculator, graph paper, data tables, worked examples from textbook
Soap solution, burette, various salt solutions, conical flasks, distilled water, tap water, rainwater, heating source
Student books, examples from previous experiment, chalkboard for equations
Samples of fur deposits, pictures of scaled pipes, calculator for cost analysis
Hard water samples, heating source, soap solution, distillation apparatus diagram
Na₂CO₃ solution, hard water samples, ion exchange resin diagram, Ca(OH)₂, NH₃ solution
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 1-3
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 14-16
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9 2
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROCESSES
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Enthalpy Notation and Energy Content
Bond Breaking and Bond Formation
Latent Heat of Fusion and Vaporization
Bond Energy Calculations
Determination of Enthalpy of Solution I
Thermochemical Equations
Enthalpy of Solution of Concentrated Sulphuric Acid
Enthalpy of Combustion
Enthalpy of Displacement
Enthalpy of Neutralization
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define endothermic and exothermic reactions using ΔH notation
-Investigate temperature changes when ammonium nitrate and sodium hydroxide dissolve in water
-Explain observations made during dissolution
-Draw energy level diagrams for endothermic and exothermic reactions
Class experiment: Wrap 250ml plastic beakers with tissue paper. Dissolve 2 spatulafuls of NH₄NO₃ in 100ml distilled water, record temperature changes. Repeat with NaOH pellets. Compare initial and final temperatures. Draw energy level diagrams showing relative energies of reactants and products.
250ml plastic beakers, tissue paper, rubber bands, NH₄NO₃, NaOH pellets, distilled water, thermometers, spatulas, measuring cylinders
Student books, calculators, worked examples from textbook, chalkboard for calculations
Crushed pure ice, 250ml glass beakers, thermometers, heating source, stopwatch, graph paper, stirring rods
Data tables showing molar heats of fusion/vaporization, calculators, heating curves from previous lesson
Bond energy data tables, calculators, worked examples, practice problems
250ml plastic beakers, 2.0g samples of NH₄NO₃ and NaOH, distilled water, thermometers, measuring cylinders, analytical balance, calculators
Results from previous experiment, graph paper for energy level diagrams, practice examples
Concentrated H₂SO₄, distilled water, 250ml plastic beaker, tissue paper, measuring cylinders, thermometer, safety equipment
Ethanol, small bottles with wicks, 250ml glass beakers, tripod stands, wire gauze, thermometers, analytical balance, measuring cylinders
Zinc powder, 0.5M CuSO₄ solution, 250ml plastic beakers, tissue paper, thermometers, analytical balance, stirring rods
2M HCl, 2M NaOH, 2M ethanoic acid, 2M ammonia solution, measuring cylinders, thermometers, 250ml plastic beakers, tissue paper
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 29-31
9 3-4
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROCESSES
Standard Conditions and Standard Enthalpy Changes
Hess's Law - Introduction and Theory
Energy Cycle Diagrams
Hess's Law Calculations
Lattice Energy and Hydration Energy
Factors Affecting Lattice and Hydration Energies
Definition and Types of Fuels
Heating Values of Fuels
Factors in Fuel Selection
Environmental Effects of Fuels
Fuel Safety and Precautions
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions
Bond Breaking, Formation and Phase Changes
Determination of Enthalpy of Solution
Enthalpy of Solution of H₂SO₄ and Safety
Enthalpy of Combustion
Enthalpy of Displacement
Enthalpy of Neutralization
Standard Conditions and Standard Enthalpy Changes
Hess's Law - Theory and Energy Cycles
Hess's Law Calculations
Lattice Energy and Hydration Energy
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Identify standard conditions for measuring enthalpy changes
-Define standard enthalpy changes using ΔH° notation
-Explain importance of standard conditions
-Use subscripts to denote different types of enthalpy changes
- Define endothermic and exothermic reactions using the ΔH notation
-Investigate what happens when ammonium nitrate and sodium hydroxide are separately dissolved in water
-Define enthalpy and enthalpy change
-Calculate enthalpy changes using ΔH = H(products) - H(reactants)
Q/A: Review previous enthalpy measurements. Introduce standard conditions: 25°C (298K) and 1 atmosphere pressure (101.325 kPa). Explain ΔH° notation and subscripts (ΔH°c for combustion, ΔH°f for formation, etc.). Discuss why standard conditions are necessary for comparison. Practice using correct notation.
Class experiment: Dissolve NH₄NO₃ and NaOH separately in water, record temperature changes in Table 2.1. Explain heat absorption vs evolution. Introduce enthalpy (H) and enthalpy change (ΔH). Calculate enthalpy changes from experimental data. Draw energy level diagrams showing relative energies.
Student books, examples of standard enthalpy data, notation practice exercises
Energy cycle diagrams for methane formation, chalkboard illustrations, worked examples from textbook
Graph paper, energy cycle templates, combustion data tables, calculators
Worked examples, combustion data, calculators, step-by-step calculation sheets
Energy cycle diagrams, lattice energy and hydration energy data tables, calculators
Data tables from textbook, calculators, trend analysis exercises
Examples of different fuels, classification charts, pictures of fuel types
Heating value data table, calculators, fuel comparison charts
Fuel comparison tables, local fuel availability data, cost analysis sheets
Pictures of environmental damage, pollution data, examples of clean technology
Safety guideline charts, examples of fuel accidents, local safety case studies
250ml plastic beakers, tissue paper, NH₄NO₃, NaOH pellets, distilled water, thermometers, calculators
Ice, glass beakers, thermometers, heating source, graph paper, bond energy data tables
2.0g samples of NH₄NO₃ and NaOH, plastic beakers, thermometers, analytical balance, calculators
Concentrated H₂SO₄, distilled water, plastic beaker, tissue paper, thermometer, safety equipment
Ethanol, bottles with wicks, glass beakers, tripod stands, thermometers, analytical balance
Zinc powder, 0.5M CuSO₄ solution, plastic beakers, thermometers, analytical balance
2M HCl, 2M NaOH, 2M ethanoic acid, 2M ammonia solution, measuring cylinders, thermometers, plastic beakers
Student books, standard enthalpy data examples, notation practice exercises
Energy cycle diagrams for methane and CO formation, combustion data, calculators
Worked examples, combustion data tables, graph paper for diagrams, calculators
Energy cycle diagrams, hydration diagram (Fig 2.17), Tables 2.6 and 2.7 with lattice/hydration energies
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 49
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 29-32
9 5
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL AND CHEMICAL PROCESSES
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Definition and Types of Fuels
Fuel Selection Factors
Environmental Effects and Safety
Introduction to Alkanols and Nomenclature
Isomerism in Alkanols
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanol
Industrial Preparation and Physical Properties
Chemical Properties of Alkanols I
Chemical Properties of Alkanols II
Uses of Alkanols and Health Effects
Introduction to Alkanoic Acids
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanoic Acid
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkanoic Acids
Esterification and Uses of Alkanoic Acids
Introduction to Detergents and Soap Preparation
Mode of Action of Soap and Hard Water Effects
Soapless Detergents and Environmental Effects
Introduction to Polymers and Addition Polymerization
Addition Polymers - Types and Properties
Condensation Polymerization and Natural Polymers
Polymer Properties and Applications
Comprehensive Problem Solving and Integration
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
- Define a fuel
-Classify fuels into solid, liquid and gaseous types
-Define heating value of a fuel
-Calculate heating values from molar enthalpies of combustion
Define fuel as "substance producing useful energy in chemical/nuclear reaction." Classify: solids (coal, charcoal, wood), liquids (petrol, kerosene, diesel), gases (natural gas, biogas, LPG). Define heating value as "heat energy per unit mass." Calculate for ethanol: -1360 kJ/mol ÷ 46 g/mol = 30 kJ/g. Compare values from Table 2.8.
Examples of local fuels, Table 2.8 showing heating values, calculators
Fuel comparison tables, local fuel cost data, examples of specialized fuel applications
Pictures of environmental damage, pollution reduction examples, safety guideline charts
Molecular models, Table 6.1 and 6.2, alkanol structure charts, student books
Isomer structure charts, molecular models, practice worksheets, student books
Sugar, yeast, warm water, conical flask, delivery tube, lime water, thermometer
Table 6.3, industrial process diagrams, ethene structure models, property comparison charts
Ethanol, sodium metal, universal indicator, concentrated H₂SO₄, ethanoic acid, test tubes
Acidified potassium chromate/manganate, ethanoic acid, concentrated H₂SO₄, heating apparatus
Charts showing alkanol uses, health impact data, methylated spirit samples, discussion materials
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
Ethanoic acid, ethanol, concentrated H₂SO₄, test tubes, heating apparatus, cold water
Castor oil, 4M NaOH, NaCl, evaporating dish, water bath, stirring rod, filter paper
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
Polymer samples, monomer structure charts, molecular models, calculators, polymer formation diagrams
Various polymer samples, structure identification exercises, calculation worksheets, Table 6.10
Nylon samples, rubber samples, condensation reaction diagrams, natural polymer examples
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 56-57

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