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1

REPORTING AND REVISION OF END TERM 2 EXAMS

2 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Introduction to Alkanols and Nomenclature
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define alkanols and identify functional group
- Apply nomenclature rules for alkanols
- Draw structural formulae of simple alkanols
- Compare alkanols with corresponding alkanes
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
Molecular models, Table 6.1 and 6.2, alkanol structure charts, student books
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 167-170
2 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Isomerism in Alkanols
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain positional and chain isomerism
- Draw isomers of given alkanols
- Name different isomeric forms
- Classify isomers as primary, secondary, or tertiary
Study positional isomerism examples (propan-1-ol vs propan-2-ol)
- Practice drawing chain isomers
- Exercises on isomer identification and naming
- Discussion on structural differences
Isomer structure charts, molecular models, practice worksheets, student books
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 170-171
2 3-4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanol
Industrial Preparation and Physical Properties
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
Explain hydration of ethene method
- Compare laboratory and industrial methods
- Analyze physical properties of alkanols
- Relate properties to molecular structure
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
Study ethene hydration using phosphoric acid catalyst
- Compare fermentation vs industrial methods
- Analyze Table 6.3 - physical properties
- Discussion on hydrogen bonding effects
Sugar, yeast, warm water, conical flask, delivery tube, lime water, thermometer
Table 6.3, industrial process diagrams, ethene structure models, property comparison charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 171-172
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 171-173
2 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Chemical Properties of Alkanols I
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Test reactions of ethanol with various reagents
- Write equations for ethanol reactions
- Identify products formed
- Explain reaction mechanisms
Experiment 6.2: Test ethanol with burning, universal indicator, sodium metal, acids
- Record observations in Table 6.4
- Write balanced equations
- Discuss reaction types
Ethanol, sodium metal, universal indicator, concentrated H₂SO₄, ethanoic acid, test tubes
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 173-175
3 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Chemical Properties of Alkanols II
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
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 173-176
3 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Uses of Alkanols and Health Effects
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State various uses of alkanols
- Explain health effects of alcohol consumption
- Discuss methylated spirits
- Analyze alcohol in society
Discussion on alkanol applications as solvents, fuels, antiseptics
- Health effects of alcohol consumption
- Methylated spirits composition
- Social implications
Charts showing alkanol uses, health impact data, methylated spirit samples, discussion materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 176-177
3 3-4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Introduction to Alkanoic Acids
Laboratory Preparation of Ethanoic Acid
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
Prepare ethanoic acid by oxidation
- Write equations for preparation
- Set up oxidation apparatus
- Identify product by testing
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 6.3: Oxidize ethanol using acidified KMnO₄
- Set up heating and distillation apparatus
- Collect distillate at 118°C
- Test product properties
Alkanoic acid structure charts, Table 6.5 and 6.6, molecular models, student books
Ethanol, KMnO₄, concentrated H₂SO₄, distillation apparatus, thermometer, round-bottom flask
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 177-179
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 179-180
3 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkanoic Acids
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate chemical reactions of ethanoic acid
- Test with various reagents
- Write chemical equations
- Analyze acid strength
Experiment following Table 6.8: Test ethanoic acid with indicators, metals, carbonates, bases
- Record observations
- Write equations
- Discuss weak acid behavior
2M ethanoic acid, universal indicator, Mg strip, Na₂CO₃, NaOH, phenolphthalein, test tubes
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 180-182
4 1
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
4 2
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
4 3-4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Esterification and Uses of Alkanoic Acids
Introduction to Detergents and Soap Preparation
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
Define detergents and classify types
- Explain saponification process
- Prepare soap in laboratory
- Compare soapy and soapless detergents
Complete esterification experiments
- Study concentrated H₂SO₄ as catalyst
- Write general esterification equation
- Discuss applications in food, drugs, synthetic fibres
Study soap vs soapless detergent differences
- Experiment 6.5: Saponify castor oil with NaOH
- Add salt for salting out
- Test soap formation
Ethanoic acid, ethanol, concentrated H₂SO₄, test tubes, heating apparatus, cold water
Castor oil, 4M NaOH, NaCl, evaporating dish, water bath, stirring rod, filter paper
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 182-183
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 183-186
4 5
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
5 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Mode of Action of Soap and Hard Water 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
Study hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends
- Demonstrate micelle formation
- Test soap in distilled vs hard water
- Observe scum formation
- Write precipitation equations
Soap samples, distilled water, hard water (CaCl₂/MgSO₄ solutions), test tubes, demonstration materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 186-188
5 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Mode of Action of Soap and Hard Water 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
Study hydrophobic and hydrophilic ends
- Demonstrate micelle formation
- Test soap in distilled vs hard water
- Observe scum formation
- Write precipitation equations
Soap samples, distilled water, hard water (CaCl₂/MgSO₄ solutions), test tubes, demonstration materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 186-188
5 3-4
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
6

End term examinations

7 1
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
7 2
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
7 3-4
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
7 5
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
8 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Polymer Properties and Applications
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
Study Table 6.10 - polymer uses
- Advantages: strength, lightness, moldability
- Disadvantages: non-biodegradability, toxic gases
- Application analysis
Table 6.10, polymer application samples, environmental impact studies, product examples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 200-201
8 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II
Polymer Properties and Applications
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
Study Table 6.10 - polymer uses
- Advantages: strength, lightness, moldability
- Disadvantages: non-biodegradability, toxic gases
- Application analysis
Table 6.10, polymer application samples, environmental impact studies, product examples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 200-201
8 3-4
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
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