ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Strength of acids. Acids in aqueous form.
pH values of acids. Electrical conductivities of aqueous acids.

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.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Definition of a base in terms of hydroxide ions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define a base in terms of hydroxide ions.

Teacher demonstration:
Dissolve calcium hydroxide in water.
Carry out litmus test on the resulting solution.
Discuss the results; hence define a base in terms of hydroxide ions.

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.

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

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water / methylbenzene.
Dissolving ammonia gas in water/ methylbenzene.

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

Teacher demonstration:
Dissolving HCl gas in different solvents.
Discuss the observations.
Write down related balanced chemical equations.
Carry out litmus tests on the resulting solution.
Make observations and deductions thereof.

Ammonia gas,
Methylbenzene, hydrogen chloride gas.
Methylbenzene.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Amphoteric oxides.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define an amphoteric oxide.
Identify some amphoteric oxides.

Class experiment:
Carry out acid / base reactions with metal oxides.
Q/A: make deductions from the results.
Writing and balancing relevant equations.

2M Nitric acid
2M NaOH,
HNO3.
Amphoteric oxides.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Precipitation Reactions.

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

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.

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

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

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:
Find out cations that form (in)soluble chlorides, sulphates and sulphites.
Write down equations for formation of insoluble chlorides, sulphites and sulphates.

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.
Q/A: review observations made in the above experiments.
Discuss the solubility of the cations.
Write relevant ionic equations.

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.
Investigate the effect of temperature on solubility of a solute in a solvent.

Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.
Experiments involving solubility of KClO3 at different temperatures.
Note temperatures at which crystallization occurs.
Oral questions and discussion.

Evaporating dish, watch glass, heating source, thermometer.

KClO3 thermometers, source of heat.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Effects of various salts on soap.

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

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.

distilled water, tap water, rainwater, dilute solution of sodium chloride and solutions containing Ca2+ and Zn2+.

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ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.

Removal of hardness of water.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify ions for hardness of water.
Identify methods of removing hardness of water.
State merits & demerits of hard water.

Review results of above experiments.

Probing questions & brief discussion.

Assignment.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions.
Energy level diagrams.

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

Investigate temperature changes in solution formation.
Obtain changes in temperature when ammonium nitrate and sodium hydroxide are dissolved in water, one at a time.
Probing questions on relative energies of reactants and products in endothermic and exothermic and endothermic reactions.

Ammonium nitrate,
Sodium hydroxide, thermometers.
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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Enthalpy Notation. Change of state.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term enthalpy.
Distinguish positive enthalpy change from negative enthalpy change.

Determine the M.P/ B.P of a pure substance.

Q/A and brief discussion.
Class experiments: determine B.P of pure water/ M.P of naphthalene / ice.
Use experimental results to plot temperature-time graphs.
Explain the shape of the graphs.
Q/A: review kinetic theory of matter.
Apply the theory to explain the shape of the graph, and nature of bonding in substances.

Ice, naphthalene, thermometers, graph papers.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

CAT
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.

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

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.

Conc. H2SO4, thermometers.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Molar heat of solution of H2SO4.

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

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.

Conc. H2SO4, thermometers.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Enthalpy of combustion. Enthalpy of combustion.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term enthalpy of combustion.
Determine the enthalpy of combustion of ethanol.
Explain why actual heats of combustion are usually lower than the theoretical values.

Group experiments / teacher demonstration.

Obtain and record results.


Work out calculations.

Ethanol, distilled water, thermometer, clear wick, tripod stand and wire gauze.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Molar heat of displacement of ions.

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

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.

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.

Molar heat of solution of neutralization.
Standard enthalpy changes.

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.
Define the term standard enthalpy change.
Denote standard enthalpy change with the correct notation.

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.

Exposition & brief discussion.

2M HCl of known volume, 1M / 2M sodium hydroxide.
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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Hess?s Law.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State Hess?s law.

Solve problems related to Hess?s law.

Detailed discussion & guided discovery of the law.
Illustrations of energy cycles and energy levels leading to Hess?s law.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice
Written assignment.

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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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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Heat values of fuels.

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.

Probing questions and brief discussion.

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ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.

Environmental effects of fuels.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline some environmental effects of fuels.
Identify measures taken to reduce environmental
pollution.

Q/A & open discussion.

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

Effect of concentration on rate of a reaction
Effect of time of reaction on the rate of reaction.

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





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

Explain how the rate or reaction changes as the reaction proceed

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.

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

Portions of 2M HCl diluted with different volumes of water,
Stopwatches.
Magnesium ribbons, stopwatches, conical flask.
100cm3 0.5M HCl, syringes, stoppers, tubes and connectors.

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

Effect of temperature of reactants on rate of reaction.
Effect of change in surface area of reactants on the rate of a reaction.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the effect of temperature on rate of reaction.
Explain the effect of change in surface area on the rate of a reaction.

Group experiments: investigate the effects of temperature on the rate of reaction of sodium thiosulphate with dilute HCl.
Sketch and interpret relevant graphs.
Discuss the collision theory and effects of activation energy.
Group experiment/ teacher demonstration.
Compare reactions of marble chips with dilute HCl and that of marble chips powder with equally diluted HCl.
Collect evolved gas in each case.
Teacher asks probing questions related to the observations made.

Sodium thiosulphate heated at different temperatures, dilute HCl, stopwatches.
Graph papers.
Marble chips, marble chips powder, syringes, conical flasks with stoppers, 1M HCl.

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

Effect of a suitable catalyst on the rate of a reaction
Effect of light on rate of specific reactions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain effects of a suitable catalyst on the rate of a reaction.
Identify reactions that are affected by light.

Teacher demonstration: preparation and collection of oxygen gas without using a catalyst, then using manganese (IV) oxide as a catalyst.
Explain the results in terms of activation energy.
Teacher demonstration: decomposition of silver bromide in the presence of light.
Mention other examples of reactions affected by light.

Hydrogen peroxide, manganese (IV) oxide.
Silver bromide.

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

Reversible reactions.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Write down equations for reversible reactions.

Q/A: review temporary and permanent changes.
Teacher demonstration: heating crystals of hydrated copper (II) sulphate, then ?hydrating? them.
Write the corresponding chemical equations.
Give further examples of reversible reactions.

Crystals of hydrated copper (II) sulphate.

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

State of equilibrium in chemical reactions.
Le Chatelier?s Principle.
Effect of change of pressure and temperature on equilibrium shift.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term equilibrium as used in reversible reactions.
Write down equations of reversible reactions in a state of equilibrium.
State Le Chatelier?s Principle.
Explain the effect of change of pressure & te,perature on equilibrium shift.

Brief discussion, giving examples of chemical equations for reversible reactions.
Investigate the effect of change of concentration of reactants on equilibrium.
Add 2M sodium hydroxide in steps to bromine water.
Make and record observations.
Discuss the results leading to
Le Chatelier?s Principle.
Q/A: review kinetic theory of matter.
Q/A & discussion on effect of change of pressure / temperature on shifting of equilibrium; giving specific examples of chemical equations.
Written assignment.

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Add 2M sodium hydroxide,

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RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.

The Haber Process.
The Contact Process.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the concept optimum conditions of a chemical equilibrium.
Explain factors that change the position of equilibrium of the Harber process.
Explain how change of temperature and pressure affect rate of manufacture of sulphur (VI) acid.

Q/A and detailed discussion on change of pressure, temperature, concentration of ammonia and effect of presence of a suitable catalyst on the Haber process.
Probing questions and brief discussion.
Assignment.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Alkanols (Alcohols).

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



Identify the functional group of alkanols.

Explain formation of alkanol molecules.

Q/A: review alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

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

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Nomenclature of alkanols.
Isomerism in alkanols.

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

Guided discovery of naming system for alkanols.
Draw and name structures of 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.

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)

Physical properties of alkanols.
Chemical properties of alkanols.
Esters and esterification.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the physical properties of alkanols.
Describe some chemical reactions of alkanols.
Explain formation of esters.
Describe the esterification process.

Comparative evaluation of physical properties of alkanols.
Q/A & discussion on variation in physical properties of alkanols.

Group experiments/ teacher demonstration to investigate combustion of ethanol and its reaction with metals.
Write corresponding chemical equations.
Teacher exposes and explains new concepts.
Assignment.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Oxidation of ethanol. Uses of alkanols.

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

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.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Alkanoic (Carboxylic Acids).

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify the functional group of alkanoic (carboxylic) acids.
Explain formation of alkanoic acid molecule.

Q/A: review functional group of alkanols.

Brief discussion.

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Page 219

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Nomenclature of alkanoic acids.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Name and draw the structure of simple alkanoic acids.

Guided discovery of the naming system for alkanoic acids.

Chart: homologous series of alkanoic acids.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Nomenclature of alkanoic acids.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Name and draw the structure of simple alkanoic acids.

Guided discovery of the naming system for alkanoic acids.

Chart: homologous series of alkanoic acids.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Lab preparation of ethanoic acid.
Physical properties of alkanoic acids.
Chemical properties of alkanoic acids.

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe laboratory preparation of ethanoic acid.
Explain some physical properties of alkanoic acids.
Explain some chemical properties of alkanoic acids.

Teacher demonstration: prepare ethanoic acid in the lab.

Brief discussion on preparation of ethanoic acid.
Compare physical properties of some alkanoic acids.
Discuss the difference in physical properties among alkanoic acids.
Group experiment: investigate some chemical properties of ethanoic acid.
Carry out tests and record observations in a table.

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

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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.
Describe soap preparation in the lab.

Review and discuss the observations above.
Write corresponding chemical equations.
Teacher elucidates uses of alkanoic acids.
Group experiments,
Answer questions based on the experiments already carried out.

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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Cleaning action of soap.

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.

Expository and descriptive approaches.
Answer oral questions.

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Pages 230-232

ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

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

By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the effects of hard/ soft water on soap.
Prepare soapless detergents in the lab.
State merits of soapless detergents over soaps.

Group experiments: form soap lather in different solutions.
Deduce the effects of hard/ soft water on soap.
Teacher demonsration.
Brief discussion.

Distilled water, tap water, rainwater, sodium chloride solution.
Calcium nitrate, Zinc Sulphate, etc.
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ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)

Polymers and polymerization.

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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