Complete SS2 Chemistry Lesson Note

Description

These lesson notes cover the following topics for SS2 First, Second and Third Term Chemistry:

FIRST TERM

1. The Periodic Table
• Historical Development of the Periodic Table/Periodic Law
• Features of the Periodic Table.
• Periodic Classification into Blocks and Families.
• Families of Elements.
2. The Periodic Trend
• The Periodic Properties of Elements: Atomic size, Ionic size,Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity down the group and across the period.
• Diagonal Relationship in the Properties of Elements in the Periodic Table.
3. Types of Reaction/Redox Reactions
• Definition of Oxidation and Reduction.
• Relationship between Oxidation Number and IUPAC Naming.
4. Oxidizing and Reducing Agents
• Identification of Oxidizing and Reducing Agents
• Balancing of Redox Equations in Acidic and Alkaline Medium.
5. Ionic Theory: Distinguish between:
• Electrovalent and Covalent Compounds.
• Electrolytes and Non-electrolytes.
• Weak and Strong Electrolytes.
• Conductors and Non –conductors.
6. Electrolysis
• Meaning of Electrolysis
• Definition of Terms
• Preferential Discharge of Ions during Electrolysis.
7. Electrolysis of Specified Electrolytes
• Acidified water
• Brine solution
• Copper (II) tetraoxosulphate (VI) solution.
• Uses of Electrolysis
8. Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis
• Faraday First and Second laws of electrolysis.
• Verification of Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis.
• Calculations based on Faraday’s Laws.
9. Electrochemical Cells
• Electrolytic and Electrochemical Cells with their differences.
• Standard Electrode Potential.
• Drawing and Writing of Cell Diagrams.
• Calculation of e.m.f of a Cell.
10. Application of Electrochemical Cells
• Distinction between Primary and Secondary Cells
• Types of Electrochemical Cells.

REFERENCE MATERIALS
• New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools by O.Y Ababio
• New System Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools by T. Y. Toon et al
• S.S.C.E Past Questions and Answers on Chemistry
• U.T.M.E Past Questions and Answers on Chemistry

SECOND TERM

1. Rates of Chemical Reaction
• Meaning of Rate of Chemical Reaction.
• Rate Curve.
• The Collision Theory.
• Factors Affecting Rate of Chemical Reactions.
2. Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
• Heat Content (Enthalpy) of a Substance.
• Thermodynamics: First and Second Laws.
• Entropy and Free Energy.
3. Chemical Equilibrium
• Reversible Reactions
• Le Chatelier’s Principle.
• Factors Affecting Chemical Equilibrium.
• Equilibrium Constant.
4. Oxygen and its Compounds
• General Properties of Oxygen Family.
• Electronic Structure and Bonding in Oxygen.
• Preparation, Properties and Uses of Oxygen.
• Oxides: Classification.
5. Chlorine and other Halogens
• Electronic Configuration of Halogens
• Physical and Chemical Properties of Halogens.
• Laboratory and Industrial Preparation of Chlorine.
• Compound of Chlorine: Hydrogen Chloride.
• Test for Chlorides.
6. Nitrogen
• General Properties of Nitrogen Family.
• Laboratory Preparation and Industrial Preparation of Nitrogen.
• Properties and Uses of Nitrogen.
• Nitrogen Cycle.
7. Compounds of Nitrogen
• Oxides of Nitrogen
• Ammonia: Preparation, Properties and Uses.
• Trioxonitrate (V) acid: Preparation, Properties and Uses.
8. Sulphur
• General Properties of Sulphur Group.
• Electronic Structure of Members of Sulphur Group.
• Allotropes of Sulphur.
• Uses of Sulphur.
9. Compounds of Sulphur
• H2S, SO2 and SO3: Preparation, Properties and Uses
• Tetraoxosulphate (VI) acid: Industrial Preparation (Contact Process).
10. Revision

REFERENCES
• New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary School by O.Y.Ababio (6th edition)
• Calculations on Chemistry by E.U. Akusoba and G.O. Ewelukwa
• WASSCE past Questions and Answers on Chemistry
• UTME past Questions and Answers on Chemistry

THIRD TERM

1. Water
• Sources, Types, Uses and Structure of Water.
• Laboratory Preparation of Water.
• Test for Water
• Causes/ Removal of Hardness of Water.
• Purification of Water for Municipal Supply.
2. Solubility and Solutions
• Definition of Terms.
• Calculations based on Solubility.
• Solubility Curves.
• Uses of Solubility.
3. Mass/Volume Relationship
• Mole and Molar Quantities
• Relative Atomic Mass and Relative Molecular Mass.
• Calculations involving Mass and Volume.
4. Acid/ Base Reactions
• Preparation of Standard Solutions.
• Indicators
• Calculations based on Acid-Base Titration.
5. Hydrocarbons
• Unique Nature of Carbon.
• Characteristics Features of Organic Compounds
• Classification of Hydrocarbons.
• Definition of Terms used in Organic Chemistry
6. Saturated Hydrocarbon (Alkanes)
• Nomenclature
• Preparation, Properties and Uses
7. Unsaturated Hydrocarbon (Alkenes)
• Nomenclature
• Preparation, Properties and Uses
8. Unsaturated Hydrocarbon (Alkynes)
• Nomenclature
• Preparation, Properties and Uses
Aromatic Hydrocarbons
• Benzene Structure
• Preparation, Properties and Uses
9. Alkanols
• Types and Classes
• Industrial Production by Fermentation
• Properties and Uses

REFERENCE MATERIALS
• New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools by O. Y. Ababio
• New System Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools by T. Y. Toon et al
• S.S.C.E Past Questions and Answers on Chemistry
• U.T.M.E Past Questions and Answers on Chemistry