SECONDARY SCHOOL

SUBJECT LOG-BOOK
CHEMISTRY

2025
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(i)Explain the oxidizing properties of non-metals.

1.1 General Chemical properties of
Non-metals. (ii)Describe the displacement reactions of non-metals in a
compound.
1. Non Metals
And their (i) Explain the preparation of Chlorine.
Compounds
. 1.2 Chlorine (ii)Describe the chemical properties of Chlorine.

(iii)Explain the uses of Chlorine.

(i)Prepare a dry sample of Hydrogen chloride gas.

1.3 Hydrogen Chloride (ii)Explain the properties of Hydrogen chloride gas.

(iii)Explain the uses of Hydrogen chloride.

(i)Describe the extraction of Sulphur from natural deposits.

(ii)Explain the properties of Sulphur.

1.4 Sulphur
(iii)Explain the uses of Sulphur.

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(i)Describe the properties of Sulphur dioxide.

1.5 Sulphur dioxide (ii)Explain the uses and hazards of Sulphur dioxide.

1.6 Sulphuric Acid (i)Describe the manufacture of Sulphuric acid by Contact

process.

(ii)Explain the properties of Sulphuric acid.

(iii)Explain the uses of Sulphuric acid.

1.7 Nitrogen (i)Prepare a sample of Nitrogen in the laboratory.

(ii)Explain the uses of Nitrogen.

1.8 Ammonia (i)Prepare a dry sample of Ammonia gas in the laboratory.

(ii)Describe the properties of Ammonia.

(iii)Explain the uses of Ammonia.

1.9 Carbon (i)Name the forms in which Carbon exists.

(ii)Describe allotropic forms of Carbon.

(iii)Explain the uses of the allotropes of Carbon.

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1.10 Carbon Dioxide (i)Prepare a dry sample of Carbon dioxide gas in the
laboratory.

(ii)Analyze the properties of Carbon dioxide.

(iii)Explain the uses of Carbon dioxide.

(i)Distinguish organic from inorganic chemistry.

2.1 Introduction to Organic
2. Organic Chemistry (ii)Explain the importance of organic chemistry in life.
Chemistry
(iii)Explain the origin of organic compounds.

(iv)Describe the fractional distillation of crude oil.

(i)Classify the three families of hydrocarbons.

(ii)Write the homologous series of the three families of

hydrocarbons.

(iii)Explain the concept of Isomerism.

(iv)Write structural formulae of all isomers of hydrocarbons up

2.2 Hydrocarbons to five carbon atoms.

(v)Name the isomers of hydrocarbons up to five carbon

atoms.

(vi)Apply a general formula to identify the families of

hydrocarbons.

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(i)Explain the physical properties of lower hydrocarbons;

alkanes, alkenes and alkynes.

2.3 Properties of Hydrocarbons (ii)Explain the concept of saturated and unsaturated

hydrocarbons.

(iii)Compare the chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes and

alkynes.

(i)Prepare ethanol in the laboratory.

(ii)Write the homology of Alcohols up to five carbon atoms.

2.4 Alcohols (iii)Write structure of all isomers of saturated Alcohols up to

five carbon atoms.

(iv)Name all isomers of Alcohols up to five carbon atoms.

(v)Describe the properties of Alcohol.

(vi)Explain the uses of Alcohols.

(vii) Explain the harmful effects of Alcohols.

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(i)Identify natural sources of Organic acids.

(ii)Explain the oxidation of ethanol to ethanoic acid.

(iii)Write the structures of the homologues of Carboxylic acids

up to five carbon atoms.
2.5 Carboxylic Acids.
(iv)Name the isomers of carboxylic acids up to five carbon
atoms. (v)Explain the properties of carboxylic acids.

(vi)Prepare soap from animal fats or vegetable oil.

(i)Describe soil formation.

3. Soil 3.1 Soil Formation (ii)Describe the factors influencing soil formation.
Chemistry

(i)Explain the concept of soil reaction.

3.2 Soil Reaction (iii)Measure the pH of a given soil sample.

(iv)Manage the soil pH by using different liming materials.

(i)Categorize the essential plant nutrients.

3.3 Plant nutrients in the Soil. (ii)Explain the functions of each of the primary macronutrients
in plant growth.

(iii)Prepare plant nutrient cultures in the laboratory.

(iv)Manage the loss of plant nutrients from the soil.

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(i)Prepare heap and pit compost manure.

(ii)Explain the advantages and disadvantages of natural

manures.
3.4 Manures and Fertilizers
(iii) Mention types of synthetic fertilizers used in Tanzania.

(iv)Explain the concept of fertilizer grades and analysis.

(v)Identify methods of fertilizer application.

(vi)Explain the advantages and disadvantages of artificial

fertilizers as compared to natural manures.

(i)Explain the concept of soil fertility and soil productivity.

(ii)Differentiate soil fertility form soil productivity.

3.5 Soil Fertility and Productivity
(iii)Explain the factors which determine fertility and
productivity of the soil.

(iv)Explain the causes of loss in soil fertility.

4.1 Concept of Pollution -Explain the concept of pollution.

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(i)Explain the concept of terrestrial pollution.

4. Pollution 4.2 Terrestrial Pollution (ii)Identify human activities which cause terrestrial pollution.

(iii)Identify hazards caused by terrestrial pollution.

(iv) Suggest different methods of preventing terrestrial

pollution.

(i)Explain the concept of Aquatic pollution.

4.3 Aquatic Pollution (ii)Identify human activities which cause water pollution.

(iii)Identify the hazards which are caused by water pollution.

(iv)Suggest ways of preventing water pollution.

(i) Explain the concept of aerial pollution.

4.3 Aerial Pollution (ii)Identify human activities which cause aerial pollution.

(iii)Identify hazards caused by aerial pollution.

(iv)Suggest different methods of preventing air pollution.

(v)Identify safety measures to protect industrial workers from

gaseous pollution.

(i)Explain the meaning of environmental conservation.

4.5 Environmental Conservation (ii)Demonstrate right attitudes, values and behaviors towards
environmental conservation.

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(i)Explain the global warming in terms of ‘green house’ effect.

4.6 Global Warming (ii)Describe how the major “greenhouse” gases are produced.

(iii)Describe climatic conditions caused by global warming.

(iv)Suggest ways of preventing global warming.

(i)Explain the meaning of ozone layer and its importance of to

life on earth.

4.7 Ozone Layer Destruction (ii)Identify chemical substances which destroy the ozone
layer.

(iii)Suggest methods of protecting the ozone layer.

(i)Explain the meaning of qualitative analysis.

5.1 The concept of Qualitative
5. Qualitative Analysis. (ii)State the importance of qualitative analysis in real life.
Analysis
(i)Use special apparatus for qualitative analysis.

5.1 Qualitative Analysis Procedures (ii)Carry out preliminary test on an unknown sample.
(iii)Prepare stock solutions from soluble and insoluble salts.

(iv)Precipitate insoluble salts from their solutions.

(v)Confirm cations and anions identified from the salt

solutions.

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