CSEC CHEMISTRY - A5

PERIOD 1 SCHEDULE
Specific
Week Topic Objectives Content SBA Labs Assessment
34 Sources of Uses should include fuels, Text Pg 152
Aug 22 - 26 Hydrocarbons petrochemicals, lubricants Examination-style
Identify natural gas questions
and petroleum as Concise Chemistry
natural sources of Revision questions 1 -
hydrocarbons 6
List the main uses
of at least three
fractions obtained
from the fractional
distillation of
petroleum
Describe cracking
of petroleum
fractions

35 Introduction to To introduce students PD #1

Aug 29 - Sept SBA to the skills assessed
2 for SBA
 To discuss the Problem Statement:
format for PD labs Zahara went into the
chemistry lab and since
no one was present she
Illustrate that decided to play a trick on
carbon can form her classmates. She
single and double found some copper (II)
bonds, branched sulfate and copper (II)
and unbranched oxide and decided to mix
Introduction to Organic chains and ring
the two of them as the
Chemistry compounds Carbon atoms can form 4 bonds teacher had planned to
use both in an upcoming
Write formulae to lab. When the teacher Text Pg 170
represent organic Illustrate different molecules entered the lab some Examination style
molecules using models time later saw that her question
two salts were mixed
together and could not
carry out her lab as
planned. However, she Text Pg 176
decided to allow her Examination style
chemistry students to questions 1 to 3
Plan and Design an
experiment to separate
the two solids from the
mixture.

list the general Lab #1

36 Introduction to Organic characteristics of a
Sep 5 - 9 Chemistry homologous series
write the formula and alkanes, alkenes, alcohols and To determine the effect of Concise Revision
general formula of alkanoic acids temperature on the solubility Chemistry Pg 132
 members of a given Ques 1-10
homologous series of potassium chlorate
deduce the
homologous series
given the fully
displayed and
condensed
formulae of
compounds
write fully IUPAC notation, structure
displayed limited to compounds of up
structures and to 6 carbon atoms
names of
branched and
unbranched
alkenes, alcohols
and alkanoic acids

define structural
Structural Isomerism isomerism
write the fully limited to structural
displayed isomerism of alkenes up to
structures of 6 carbon atoms
isomers given their
molecular formula

Pg 186 Examination
style questions 1 to 3
Revision - States Concise Revision
of Matter Chemistry Pg 132
 Ques 1-10

A) To distinguish Text pg 203 Q 1

37 between alkanes and
Sept 12- 16 Lab #2 alkenes
Reactions of Alkanes describe the The chemical reactions B) To carry out tests and Examination Style
and Alkenes reactions of considered should be observe the reactions of Questions Pg 204 Q2
alkanes and burning and halogenation ethanol with potassium
alkenes of alkanes and alkenes, dichromate and glacial
hydration and halogenation ethanoic acid.
of alkenes. Equations and
conditions for reactions are
required
relate the emphasis should be placed Text Examination Style
characteristics of on the dominance of Questions Pg 214
alkanes and substitution in alkanes and Ques 1 to 4
alkenes to their addition in alkenes
structure
Distinguish between carbon- carbon double bond
alkanes and alkenes associated with unsaturation
alkanes as fuels and solvents
and alkenes as the starting
relate the properties of materials for a wide range of
hydrocarbons and polymers, biogas production
their uses from decomposition of matter
Revision - States
of Matter Collins Workbook A1

38 To investigate the reaction of

Sept 19 - 23 Lab #3 metals
Reactions of Alcohols, Identify alcohols,
Acids
acids and esters by
their functional Displacement Reactions of
groups Metals
Relate the
properties of
alcohols, acids to
their functional
groups
Describe the combustion, reaction with
reactions of sodium, dehydration.
alcohols Oxidation by reaction with
potassium chromate,
potassium dichromate.
Reaction with organic acids
to form esters. Equations
and conditions for reactions
are required
Describe the
fermentation fermentation of a suitable
process by which carbohydrate eg glucose.
Equation is required. Reference
ethanol is produced to wine making and rum
from carbohydrates manufacture
Draw line diagrams of the
distillation process in the lab
Revision - Pure
substances, Concise Revision
mixtures and Chemistry Pg 7 - 17
separations Revision Questions 1 - 9
 To investigate the effect of
39 concentration on the rate of
Sept 26 - 30 Lab #4 reaction
Lab #9 PD The teacher realized that
Reaction of Esters, condensation reactions with
the lab contained no
Saponification, alcohols(ester formation) copper carbonate which
Detergents Reactions with metals, oxides, is an insoluble salt but
hydroxides and carbonates. had just completed the
Describe the reactions Equations and conditions of topic preparation of salts Collins Workbook A2/MCQ
of ethanoic acids reactions are required
with her class. Therefore, Online
Revision - Pure she told the students to
substances, Plan and Design and
mixtures and experiment to prepare
separations the insoluble salt copper
carbonate

Online MCQ #1- States

of Matter

To determine the
40 enthalpy of Solution of
Oct 3 - 7 Lab # 5 potassium nitrate
To determine the enthalpy of
Neutralization of hydrochloric Examination style questions
Lab # 6 acid and sodium hydroxide pg 239 ques 1-3
Reaction of Esters, Explain hydrolysis of Online MCQ #2 - Pure
Saponification, esters including Substances, Mixtures and
Detergents saponification Separations
compare soapy and compare hard and soft water,
soapless detergents environmental impact
 Concise Revision Course
Revision - Atomic pg 18 - 22 Revision ques 1
Structure -9

41
Oct 10 - 14
MID SEMESTER BREAK
42 To determine the
Oct 17 - 21 Lab # 7 concentration of HCl used
Polymers polymers are macromolecules to neutralize a 1.0 mol dm-
produced from 50 or more 3 solution of NaOH using
Define polymers monomers
the titration method.
distinguish between
addition and
condensation as addition polyalkenes,
reactions in the condensation polyamides,
formation of polymers polyesters, polysaccharides.
State at least one use
for each of the polyalkene, polyamides,
following types of polyester, polysaccharides with
polymers named examples
Revision - Atomic
Structure Collins Workbook A3
Online MCQ#3 Atomic
Structure

43
 Structured Paper 1 1/2
Oct 24 - 28 TEST WEEK hrs
4 Short Answer
Questions
Online MCQ - 40
Questions 1 hr

PERIOD 2
44
Oct 31 - Nov Review Exam Paper
4 Exam Review and Make Corrections
describe the
physical and Physical properties: melting
chemical point, boiling point,
CHARACTERISTI properties of conductivity, luster,
CS OF METALS metals hardness, Density
Chemical properties to
include action of oxygen,
water, dilute hydrochloric
acid, dilute sulfuric acid.
Describe the Equations are required.
reactions of Reaction with dilute acid,
metallic oxides, action of heat.
hydroxides,
nitrates and
carbonate

Revision - The Collins Workbook A4

 Periodic Table and
Periodicity
Online MCQ #4 -
Periodic Table and
Periodicity
45
Nov 7 - 11 Qualitative Analysis
Lab # 10 To identify the cations
present in salt samples
REACTIVITY AND discuss the identify cations - Pb2+,
EXTRACTION OF reactivity of Al3+, Ca2+, Zn2+, Fe3+,
METALS metals; Fe2+, NH4+ ,Cu2+;
Reactivity based
on displacement
reactions,
reactions with
oxygen, relative
ease of
decomposition of
their nitrates,
carbonates, oxides
and hydroxides.
Revision -
Structure and
Bonding Collins Workbook A5
Online MCQ#5

46 Lab #11 Qualitative Analysis

 deduce the order identify anions -carbonate,
of reactivity of sulphane, sulphite, nitrate,
metals based on bromide, iodide, chloride
REACTIVITY AND experimental ions
EXTRACTION OF results or data
Nov 14 - 18 METALS supplied
Relate the principles
underlying the extraction of
a metal to its position in the
electrochemical series;
Describe the details of purification of the
extraction of raw materials not required.
aluminum and Use of carbon or hydrogen
iron. in the extraction of iron
Revision - The
Mole Concept Collins WorkbooK A6

47 Lab #12 Qualitative Analysis

USES OF explain why metal Consideration of aluminum
Nov 21 - 25 METALS alloys are often alloys, steel and solder.
used in place of Identify the cation and anion
the metals; present in an unknown salt
relate the relate the properties of the
properties of the metals (aluminum, lead,
metals (aluminum, iron) and their alloys to
lead, iron) and their uses.
their alloys to their
uses.
 Revision - The
Mole Concept Collins Workbook A6
Online MCQ #6
48
Nov 28 - Dec
2 Lab #13 Qualitative Analysis
Identification of gases -
hydrogen, oxygen, carbon
dioxide, ammonia, sulphur
dioxide, chlorine, nitrogen
dioxide, water vapour
Lab# 14 Project PD
IMPACT OF Investigate the Plan and Design an
METALS ON conditions experiment to make
LIVING SYSTEMS necessary for the soaps
AND THE corrosion of
ENVIRONMENT metals; Reference to iron and aluminium
Revision - The
Mole Concept Past Papers

49 Lab # 15 Project Implementation

Explain the Organometallic compounds To make soaps using
importance of such as chlorophyll different types of oils
IMPACT OF metals and their (containing magnesium)
METALS ON compounds on and haemoglobin,
LIVING SYSTEMS living systems and (containing iron).
AND THE environment; Importance of trace metals,
Dec 5 - 9 ENVIRONMENT for example, zinc.
Revision - Acids, Concise Workbook A9
 Bases and Salts

IMPACT OF discuss the Reference to toxicity of

METALS ON harmful effect of certain metals example:
LIVING SYSTEMS metals and their Lead (Lead compounds in
AND THE compounds to car exhaust fumes, and
50 ENVIRONMENT living systems and paints, disposal of
Dec 12 - 16
the environment. vehicular batteries), arsenic
(for mining), cadmium
(disposal of nickel-
cadmium batteries), and
mercury (disposal of
thermometers in hospitals
and labs, mercury content
in fish). Problem of
disposal of solid waste
(metals).
Revision - Acids,
Bases and Salts Collins Workbook A10
Online MCQ - Acids,
51, 52, 1 Bases and Salts
Dec 16,
2022 - Jan
6, 2023 Christmas Break

2 Non Metals describe the Hydrogen, chlorine,

Jan 9 - 13,
physical and oxygen, carbon, sulfur,
2023 chemical nitrogen. Reactions with
 properties of non- oxygen and metals,
metals; oxidising and reducing
properties. Physical
properties (melting point,
boiling point, conductivity,
luster, hardness, density
Describe the Preparation of O2, CO2,
laboratory NH3. Relate methods of
preparation of drying and collection to the
gases properties of gas (density,
solubility and reaction with
drying agents).
Preparation of gases, line
drawings of apparatus
used.
Revision -
Oxidation -
Reduction
Reactions Collins Workbook A11
Online MCQ - Redox
Reactions

Effect of heat on nitrates,

3 Lab # 16 carbonates and hydroxides
Jan 16 - 20, explain the use of Example: carbon dioxide in
2023 Non - Metals gases based on fire extinguishers, oxygen
their properties; in hospitals and for
welding.
 list uses of the Inclusion of insecticides,
non-metals: strengthening of plastics
carbon, sulfur, with fiber, jewelry, tyre
phosphorus, manufacture, matches,
chlorine, nitrogen, phosphate and other
silicon and their fertilizers (NPK), bleaches,
compounds; glass, ceramics.
Revision-
Electrochemistry Collins Workbook A12
Online MCQ -
Electrochemistry

PERIOD 3
4 Lab # 17 Titration
discuss the Pollution and role played Titration of sodium
harmful effects of by sulfur dioxide, carbon carbonate and
non-metal on living monoxide, hydrogen hydrochloric acid
systems and the sulfide, oxide of nitrogen,
environment; carbon dioxide,
chlorofluorocarbons,
nitrates, phosphates,
herbicides and pesticides;
problem of disposal of solid
Jan 23 - 27, waste (non-metal,
2023 Non - Metals example, plastics)

relate the unique Include density changes,

properties of water solvent properties, specific
 to its functions in heat capacity, volatility.
living systems;

Revision - Rates of
Reaction Collins Workbook A13
Online MCQ - Rates of
Reaction

To prepare a soluble and

5 Lab #18 insoluble salt
Jan 30 - Feb Discuss the Hardness of water
3, 2023 Non-Metals consequences of (temporary and
the solvent permanent). Leaching.
properties of
water;
describe the Boiling, filtering,
methods used in chlorinating, softening.
the treatment of Include equations for
water for domestic softening water
purposes;
Revision -
Energetics Collins Workbook A14
Online MCQ -
Energetics

6 Green Chemistry define green chemistry Green Chemistry is the

Feb 6 - 10,
utilization of a set of
2023 principles that reduces or
 eliminates the use of
generations of hazardous
substances in the design,
Manufacture and
application of chemical
products.
Outline the principles In depth study of the principles is
of green chemistry not required

7 Revision Past Papers

Feb 13 - Mar
31, 2023 Paper 2
Paper 1 MCQ

PERIOD 4
8 Revision Past Papers
APR 3 - 29,
2023 Paper 2
Paper 1 MCQ

Ma4 1 - Jun
17
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