Topic 1: Introduction To Chemistry
a). The concept of chemistry
i. Explain the concept of Chemistry
ii. Mention materials objects made by application of chemistry
b). The importance of chemistry in life
i. Mention areas where chemistry is applied
ii. State the importance of Chemistry in daily life
Topic 2: Laboratory Techniques And Safety
a). Rules and safety precautions in a chemistry laboratory
i. State laboratory rules
ii. Explain the safety measures for a chemistry laboratory
b). First aid and first aid kit
i. Identify possible causes of accidents in a chemistry laboratory
ii. Name the items found in a first aid kit
iii. Demonstrate how each first aid kit item is used
iv. Use the items in a first aid kit to provide first aid to an accident victim
c). Basic chemistry laboratory apparatus and their uses
i. List the apparatus used in a chemistry laboratory
ii. Categorize chemistry laboratory apparatus according to their uses
iii. Use common chemistry laboratory apparatus
d). Warning signs
i. Draw and label the basic chemical warning signs
ii. Explain the concept of warning signs
Topic 3: Heat Sources And Flames
a). Heat sources
i. Name different heat sources which can be used in a chemistry laboratory
ii. Explain the functioning of a bunsen burner
b). Types of flame
i. Produce luminous and non-luminous flames from different types of flames
Topic 4: The Scientific Procedure
a). Significance of scientific procedure
i. Explain the concept of scientific procedure
ii. Explain the importance of the scientific procedure
b). The main steps of the scientific procedure
i. Describe each step of the scientific procedure
c). Application of the scientific procedure
i. Use the Scientific procedure to carry out investigations in chemistry
Topic 5: Matter
a). Concept of matter
i. Explain concept of matter
b). States of matter
i. Describe the three states of matter
ii. Change one state of matter to another
iii. Explain the importance of changing one state of matter to another
c). Physical and chemical changes
i. Describe the characteristics of a physical change
ii. Demonstrate physical changes of matter experimentally
iii. Describe the characteristics of a chemical change
iv. Demonstrate chemical changes of matter experimentally
d). Elements and symbols
i. Explain the concept of an element
ii. Differentiate elements from other substances
e). Compounds and mixtures
i. Concept of compounds and mixtures
ii. Prepare a binary compound
iii. Compare the properties of a compound with those of its constituent elements
iv. Explain the concept of a mixture
v. Classify mixtures into solutions, suspensions and emulsions
f). Separation of mixtures
i. Describe the different methods of separating mixtures
ii. Explain the significance of separating different mixtures
iii. Separate the components of different mixtures using different methods
Topic 6: Air Combustion, Rusting And Fire Fighting
a). Composition of air
i. Name the gases present in air and their proportions
ii. Demonstrate the presence of different gases in air
iii. Determine the percentage of oxygen in air experimentally
b). Combustion
i. Explain the concept of combustion
ii. Demonstrate the combustion of different substances in air and analyse the products
iii. Describe the application of combustion in real life
c). Fire fighting
i. Classify types of fires according to their causes
ii. Identify different types of fire extinguishers used to extinguish different types of fire
iii. State the components needed to start a fire
iv. Classify fire extinguishers according to the chemicals they contain
v. Extinguish small fires using the right types of fire extinguishers
d). Rusting
i. Explain the concept of rusting
ii. Demonstrate the conditions necessary for iron to rust
iii. Describe the different methods of preventing iron from rusting