ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Standard Electrode Potentials

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define standard electrode potential
- Describe standard hydrogen electrode
- List standard conditions
- Use electrode potential tables effectively

Study standard hydrogen electrode setup
- Discussion of standard conditions (25°C, 1M, 1 atm)
- Introduction to electrode potential series
- Practice reading potential tables

Standard electrode potential table, diagrams, charts showing standard conditions

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 129-133

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Calculating Cell EMF and Predicting Reactions

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

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

Calculators, electrode potential data, worked examples, practice problems

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 133-137

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Calculating Cell EMF and Predicting Reactions
Types of Electrochemical Cells

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
Describe functioning of primary and secondary cells
- Compare different cell types
- Explain fuel cell operation
- State applications of electrochemical cells

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
Study dry cell (Le Clanche) and lead-acid accumulator
- Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell operation
- Compare cell types and applications
- Discussion on advantages/disadvantages

Calculators, electrode potential data, worked examples, practice problems
Cell diagrams, sample batteries, charts showing cell applications

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 133-137
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 138-141

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions I

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define electrolysis and preferential discharge
- Investigate electrolysis of dilute sodium chloride
- Compare dilute vs concentrated solution effects
- Test products formed

Experiment 4.6(a): Electrolysis of dilute NaCl
- Experiment 4.6(b): Electrolysis of brine
- Test gases evolved
- Compare results and explain differences

Dilute and concentrated NaCl solutions, carbon electrodes, gas collection tubes, test equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 141-146

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions II

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid
- Investigate electrolysis of metal salt solutions
- Measure gas volumes and ratios
- Apply theoretical predictions

Experiment 4.7: Electrolysis of dilute H₂SO₄ using U-tube
- Experiment 4.8: Electrolysis of MgSO₄ solution
- Collect and measure gases
- Analyze volume ratios

U-tube apparatus, 2M H₂SO₄, 0.5M MgSO₄, platinum/carbon electrodes, gas syringes

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 146-148

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

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

Applications of Electrolysis I

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

Discussion: Extraction of Na, Mg, Al by electrolysis
- Practical: Electroplate iron nail with copper
- Calculate plating requirements
- Industrial applications

Iron nails, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, power supply, industrial process diagrams

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 155-157

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Applications of Electrolysis I

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

Discussion: Extraction of Na, Mg, Al by electrolysis
- Practical: Electroplate iron nail with copper
- Calculate plating requirements
- Industrial applications

Iron nails, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, power supply, industrial process diagrams

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 155-157

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Applications of Electrolysis I

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

Discussion: Extraction of Na, Mg, Al by electrolysis
- Practical: Electroplate iron nail with copper
- Calculate plating requirements
- Industrial applications

Iron nails, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, power supply, industrial process diagrams

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 155-157

ELECTROCHEMISTRY

Applications of Electrolysis II

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe manufacture of NaOH and Cl₂ from brine
- Explain mercury cell operation
- Analyze industrial electrolysis processes
- Discuss environmental considerations

Study mercury cell for NaOH production
- Flow chart analysis of industrial processes
- Discussion on applications and environmental impact
- Purification of metals

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

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

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

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

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

Advanced Applications and Problem Solving

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

Comprehensive problems combining redox, cells, and electrolysis
- Past examination questions
- Industrial case study analysis
- Advanced problem-solving techniques

Past papers, comprehensive problem sets, industrial case studies, calculators

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 108-164

METALS

Chemical Properties I - Reaction with Air

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate metal reactions with air and oxygen
- Write balanced equations for metal oxidation
- Compare reactivity patterns
- Explain tarnishing and oxide formation

Experiment 5.1: Heat metals in air - sodium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper
- Observe color changes and products
- Record observations in Table 5.3
- Write oxidation equations

Deflagrating spoons, metal samples (Na, Al, Zn, Fe, Cu), Bunsen burners, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 152-154

METALS

Chemical Properties I - Reaction with Air

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate metal reactions with air and oxygen
- Write balanced equations for metal oxidation
- Compare reactivity patterns
- Explain tarnishing and oxide formation

Experiment 5.1: Heat metals in air - sodium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper
- Observe color changes and products
- Record observations in Table 5.3
- Write oxidation equations

Deflagrating spoons, metal samples (Na, Al, Zn, Fe, Cu), Bunsen burners, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 152-154

METALS

Chemical Properties I - Reaction with Air
Chemical Properties II - Reaction with Water

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate metal reactions with air and oxygen
- Write balanced equations for metal oxidation
- Compare reactivity patterns
- Explain tarnishing and oxide formation
Test metal reactions with cold water and steam
- Arrange metals by reactivity
- Explain aluminium's apparent unreactivity
- Write chemical equations for reactions

Experiment 5.1: Heat metals in air - sodium, aluminium, zinc, iron, copper
- Observe color changes and products
- Record observations in Table 5.3
- Write oxidation equations
Experiment 5.2: Test metals with cold water and steam
- Use Table 5.4 for observations
- Test solutions with indicators
- Arrange metals in reactivity order

Deflagrating spoons, metal samples (Na, Al, Zn, Fe, Cu), Bunsen burners, safety equipment
Metal samples, cold water, steam generator, test tubes, universal indicator, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 152-154
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 154-156

METALS

Chemical Properties II - Reaction with Water

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Test metal reactions with cold water and steam
- Arrange metals by reactivity
- Explain aluminium's apparent unreactivity
- Write chemical equations for reactions

Experiment 5.2: Test metals with cold water and steam
- Use Table 5.4 for observations
- Test solutions with indicators
- Arrange metals in reactivity order

Metal samples, cold water, steam generator, test tubes, universal indicator, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 154-156

METALS

Chemical Properties III - Reaction with Chlorine

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate metal reactions with chlorine gas
- Write equations for chloride formation
- Compare reaction vigor
- Observe product characteristics

Experiment 5.3: React hot metals with chlorine gas (FUME CUPBOARD)
- Observe color changes and fume formation
- Record all observations
- Write balanced equations

Chlorine gas, gas jars, metal samples, tongs, deflagrating spoons, fume cupboard, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 156-157

METALS

Chemical Properties III - Reaction with Chlorine

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate metal reactions with chlorine gas
- Write equations for chloride formation
- Compare reaction vigor
- Observe product characteristics

Experiment 5.3: React hot metals with chlorine gas (FUME CUPBOARD)
- Observe color changes and fume formation
- Record all observations
- Write balanced equations

Chlorine gas, gas jars, metal samples, tongs, deflagrating spoons, fume cupboard, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 156-157

METALS

Chemical Properties III - Reaction with Chlorine
Chemical Properties IV - Reaction with Acids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate metal reactions with chlorine gas
- Write equations for chloride formation
- Compare reaction vigor
- Observe product characteristics
Test metal reactions with dilute and concentrated acids
- Compare reaction patterns
- Write chemical equations
- Explain passivation effects

Experiment 5.3: React hot metals with chlorine gas (FUME CUPBOARD)
- Observe color changes and fume formation
- Record all observations
- Write balanced equations
Experiment 5.4: Test metals with various acids - HCl, HNO₃, H₂SO₄
- Use Table 5.5 for systematic recording
- Observe gas evolution
- Discuss passivation

Chlorine gas, gas jars, metal samples, tongs, deflagrating spoons, fume cupboard, safety equipment
Various acids (dilute and concentrated), metal strips, test tubes, gas collection apparatus, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 156-157
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 157-158

METALS

Chemical Properties IV - Reaction with Acids

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Test metal reactions with dilute and concentrated acids
- Compare reaction patterns
- Write chemical equations
- Explain passivation effects

Experiment 5.4: Test metals with various acids - HCl, HNO₃, H₂SO₄
- Use Table 5.5 for systematic recording
- Observe gas evolution
- Discuss passivation

Various acids (dilute and concentrated), metal strips, test tubes, gas collection apparatus, safety equipment

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 157-158

METALS

Uses of Metals I - Sodium and Aluminium

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of sodium and its compounds
- Explain aluminium applications
- Relate properties to uses
- Describe alloy formation and uses

Discussion on sodium uses in industry
- Aluminium applications in transport and construction
- Study duralumin and other alloys
- Property-use relationships

Charts showing metal applications, alloy samples, aircraft parts, cooking vessels

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 158-159

METALS

Uses of Metals I - Sodium and Aluminium

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of sodium and its compounds
- Explain aluminium applications
- Relate properties to uses
- Describe alloy formation and uses

Discussion on sodium uses in industry
- Aluminium applications in transport and construction
- Study duralumin and other alloys
- Property-use relationships

Charts showing metal applications, alloy samples, aircraft parts, cooking vessels

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 158-159

METALS

Uses of Metals I - Sodium and Aluminium
Uses of Metals II - Zinc, Copper and Iron

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of sodium and its compounds
- Explain aluminium applications
- Relate properties to uses
- Describe alloy formation and uses
Explain galvanization process
- Describe copper electrical applications
- Compare iron, steel, and cast iron uses
- Analyze alloy compositions and properties

Discussion on sodium uses in industry
- Aluminium applications in transport and construction
- Study duralumin and other alloys
- Property-use relationships
Study galvanization and rust prevention
- Copper in electrical applications
- Different types of steel and their compositions
- Alloy property comparisons

Charts showing metal applications, alloy samples, aircraft parts, cooking vessels
Galvanized sheets, copper wires, steel samples, alloy composition charts, brass and bronze samples

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 158-159
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 159-161

METALS

Uses of Metals II - Zinc, Copper and Iron

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain galvanization process
- Describe copper electrical applications
- Compare iron, steel, and cast iron uses
- Analyze alloy compositions and properties

Study galvanization and rust prevention
- Copper in electrical applications
- Different types of steel and their compositions
- Alloy property comparisons

Galvanized sheets, copper wires, steel samples, alloy composition charts, brass and bronze samples

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 159-161

METALS

Steel Types and Alloys

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare cast iron, wrought iron, and steel
- Analyze different steel compositions
- Explain alloy property enhancement
- Describe specialized steel applications

Study cast iron, wrought iron, mild steel, and stainless steel
- Analyze carbon content effects
- Specialized steels for tools and instruments
- Discussion on alloy design

Steel samples with different compositions, carbon content charts, specialized tools, stainless steel items

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 159-161

METALS

Steel Types and Alloys

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare cast iron, wrought iron, and steel
- Analyze different steel compositions
- Explain alloy property enhancement
- Describe specialized steel applications

Study cast iron, wrought iron, mild steel, and stainless steel
- Analyze carbon content effects
- Specialized steels for tools and instruments
- Discussion on alloy design

Steel samples with different compositions, carbon content charts, specialized tools, stainless steel items

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 159-161

METALS

Steel Types and Alloys
Environmental Effects of Metal Extraction

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare cast iron, wrought iron, and steel
- Analyze different steel compositions
- Explain alloy property enhancement
- Describe specialized steel applications
Identify environmental impacts of mining
- Explain pollution from metal extraction
- Describe waste management strategies
- Discuss NEMA regulations in Kenya

Study cast iron, wrought iron, mild steel, and stainless steel
- Analyze carbon content effects
- Specialized steels for tools and instruments
- Discussion on alloy design
Analysis of mining environmental impact
- Air, water, and land pollution from extraction
- Waste management and slag utilization
- NEMA role and regulations

Steel samples with different compositions, carbon content charts, specialized tools, stainless steel items
Environmental impact case studies, pollution images, NEMA regulation documents, waste management examples

KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 159-161
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 161-162