SSS2 Chemistry

This course is organized into three distinct terms, each building upon the knowledge of the last.

Term 1: Foundations of Chemistry

• Lesson 1: Periodic Table: Understanding the organization of elements and periodic trends.
• Lesson 2: Families of Elements: Exploring the properties and behaviors of groups in the periodic table.
• Lesson 3: Oxidation and Reduction Reactions (Redox): Learning the principles of electron transfer.
• Lesson 4: Electrolysis: Applying redox principles to break down compounds using electrical energy.
• Lesson 5: Electrochemical Cells: Harnessing chemical reactions to generate electrical energy (batteries).

Term 2: Reaction Dynamics and Inorganic Chemistry

• Lesson 6: Chemical Reactions: Types of reactions and predicting products.
• Lesson 7: Energy and Energy Changes: Introduction to thermodynamics, including enthalpy and exothermic/endothermic reactions.
• Lesson 8: Chemical Equilibrium: Understanding reversible reactions and the factors that affect equilibrium.
• Lessons 9-13: Chemistry of Specific Elements: An in-depth study of the properties, reactions, and compounds of:
  • Hydrogen and Hydrides
  • Oxygen and its Compounds
  • The Halogen Family
  • Nitrogen and its Compounds
  • Sulphur and its Compounds

Term 3: Quantitative Analysis and Organic Chemistry

• Lesson 14: Water: Studying the properties and chemical nature of water.
• Lesson 15: Solubility: Understanding the rules and principles governing dissolution.
• Lesson 16: Mass-Volume Relationships: Applying stoichiometry to reactions involving gases and solutions.
• Lesson 17: Volumetric/Quantitative Analysis: Mastering titration techniques for quantitative measurement (e.g., acid-base, redox titrations).
• Lessons 18-21: Organic Chemistry:
  • Lesson 18: Introduction to Hydrocarbons.
  • Lesson 19: Saturated Hydrocarbons (Alkanes).
  • Lesson 20: Unsaturated Hydrocarbons (Alkenes and Alkynes).
  • Lesson 21: Alkanols (Alcohols).
• Additional Topic: A review of Volumetric and Qualitative Analysis to reinforce laboratory skills.

Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion, students will be able to:

• Predict element properties using the periodic table.
• Balance and analyze redox reactions and understand their applications in electrochemistry.
• Explain reaction rates, energy changes, and the state of equilibrium.
• Describe the chemistry of common elements and their compounds.
• Perform stoichiometric calculations for mass and volume relationships.
• Understand the fundamental principles and naming of basic organic compounds.
• Apply practical analytical techniques like titration.