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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
2 1
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
Effect of concentration on rate of a reaction
Effect of time of reaction on the rate of reaction.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:





Explain the effects of change of concentration of reactants on a reaction.
Group experiments to investigate effect of concentration on rate of reaction using dil. HCl and magnesium ribbons.
Determine the time taken for reactions to be complete.
Calculation of concentration of HCl in moles per litre.
Discuss the observations and sketch illustrative graphs.
Portions of 2M HCl diluted with different volumes of water,
Stopwatches.
Magnesium ribbons, stopwatches, conical flask.
100cm3 0.5M HCl, syringes, stoppers, tubes and connectors.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 73-74
2 2
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
Effect of temperature of reactants on rate of reaction.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the effect of temperature on rate of reaction.
Group experiments: investigate the effects of temperature on the rate of reaction of sodium thiosulphate with dilute HCl.
Sketch and interpret relevant graphs.
Discuss the collision theory and effects of activation energy.
Sodium thiosulphate heated at different temperatures, dilute HCl, stopwatches.
Graph papers.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 80-83
2 3
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
Effect of change in surface area of reactants on the rate of a reaction.
Effect of a suitable catalyst on the rate of a reaction
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the effect of change in surface area on the rate of a reaction.
Group experiment/ teacher demonstration.

Compare reactions of marble chips with dilute HCl and that of marble chips powder with equally diluted HCl.

Collect evolved gas in each case.

Teacher asks probing questions related to the observations made.
Marble chips, marble chips powder, syringes, conical flasks with stoppers, 1M HCl.
Hydrogen peroxide, manganese (IV) oxide.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 83-85
2 4-5
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
Effect of light on rate of specific reactions.
Reversible reactions.
State of equilibrium in chemical reactions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify reactions that are affected by light.
Define the term equilibrium as used in reversible reactions.
Write down equations of reversible reactions in a state of equilibrium.
Teacher demonstration: decomposition of silver bromide in the presence of light.
Mention other examples of reactions affected by light.

Brief discussion, giving examples of chemical equations for reversible reactions.
Silver bromide.
Crystals of hydrated copper (II) sulphate.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 89-91
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 94-95
3 1
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
Le Chatelier?s Principle.
Effect of change of pressure and temperature on equilibrium shift.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State Le Chatelier?s Principle.
Investigate the effect of change of concentration of reactants on equilibrium.
Add 2M sodium hydroxide in steps to bromine water.
Make and record observations.
Discuss the results leading to
Le Chatelier?s Principle.
Add 2M sodium hydroxide,
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 95-97
3 2
RATES OF REACTION & REVERSIBLE REACTIONS.
The Haber Process.
The Contact Process.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the concept optimum conditions of a chemical equilibrium.
Explain factors that change the position of equilibrium of the Harber process.
Q/A and detailed discussion on change of pressure, temperature, concentration of ammonia and effect of presence of a suitable catalyst on the Haber process.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 102-103
3 3
RADIOACTIVITY
Definition of radioactivity.
Alpha particles.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:


Define radioactivity, a nuclide and radioactive decay.
Differentiate between natural and artificial radioactivity.



Q/A: Review the atomic structure.
Exposition: symbolic representation of an atom / nucleus.
Exposition: meaning of radioactivity and radioactive decay.
Discussion: artificial and natural radioactivity.

student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 249-251
3 4-5
RADIOACTIVITY
Equations involving alpha particles.
Beta particles. Gamma rays.
Radioactive Half-Life.
Radioactive decay curve.
Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission. Applications of radioactivity.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Write down and balance equations involving alpha particles.
Plot a radioactive decay curve to deduce the
half ?life from the curve.
Q/A: Review atomic and mass numbers.
Examples of balanced equations.
Supervised practice.

Drawing a radioactive decay curve inferring the half-life of the sample from the graph.
student book
Dice.
Graph papers.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Page 257
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 254-5
4 1
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions.
Energy level diagrams.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:






To differentiate between endothermic & exothermic reactions.






Investigate temperature changes in solution formation.

Obtain changes in temperature when ammonium nitrate and sodium hydroxide are dissolved in water, one at a time.
Ammonium nitrate,
Sodium hydroxide, thermometers.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 32-33
4 2
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Enthalpy Notation. Change of state.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term enthalpy.
Distinguish positive enthalpy change from negative enthalpy change.

Determine the M.P/ B.P of a pure substance.
Q/A and brief discussion.
Class experiments: determine B.P of pure water/ M.P of naphthalene / ice.
Use experimental results to plot temperature-time graphs.
Explain the shape of the graphs.
Q/A: review kinetic theory of matter.
Apply the theory to explain the shape of the graph, and nature of bonding in substances.

Ice, naphthalene, thermometers, graph papers.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 35-39
4 3
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
CAT
Molar heat of solution.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Ammonia nitrate / sodium hydroxide, thermometers.
4 4-5
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Molar heat of solution of H2SO4.
Enthalpy of combustion. Enthalpy of combustion.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine molar heat of solution of H2SO4.
Define the term enthalpy of combustion.
Determine the enthalpy of combustion of ethanol.
Explain why actual heats of combustion are usually lower than the theoretical values.
Dissolve some known volume of conc. H2SO4 in a given volume of water.
Note the change in temperature.
Work out the molar heat of solution of H2SO4.

Group experiments / teacher demonstration.

Obtain and record results.


Work out calculations.
Conc. H2SO4, thermometers.
Ethanol, distilled water, thermometer, clear wick, tripod stand and wire gauze.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 42-45
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 45-48
5 1
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Molar heat of displacement of ions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term molar heat of solution of displacement of ions.
Determine the molar heat of solution of displacement of ions.
Group experiments/ teacher demonstration.
Note steady temperature of solutions formed when zinc/ iron / magnesium reacts with copper sulphate solution.
Work out the molar heat of displacement of a substance from a solution of its ions.
Zinc, iron, magnesium, copper sulphate solution.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 48-50
5 2
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Molar heat of solution of neutralization.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term neutralization.
Determine the molar heat of neutralization of HCl with NaOH.
Class experiments:
Neutralize 2M HCl of known volume with a determined volume of 1M / 2M sodium hydroxide.
Note highest temperature of the solution.
Work out the molar heat of neutralization.
Solve other related problems.
Assignment.
2M HCl of known volume, 1M / 2M sodium hydroxide.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 50-53
5-6

Opener exams

7 1
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Standard enthalpy changes.
Hess?s Law.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term standard enthalpy change.
Denote standard enthalpy change with the correct notation.
Exposition & brief discussion.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 54-56
7 2
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Heat of solution hydration energy and lattice energy.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the terms lattice energy and hydration energy.
Explain the relationship between heat of solution, hydration energy.
Solve related problems.
Exposition of new concepts.
Guided discovery of the relationship between heat solution hydration energy and lattice energy.
Worked examples.
Assignment.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 60-64
7 3
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
Heat values of fuels.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term fuel.
Describe energy changes when a fuel undergoes combustion.
Outline factors considered when choosing a suitable fuel.
Probing questions and brief discussion.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 64-66
7 4-5
ENERGY CHANGES IN PHYSICAL & CHEMICAL PROCESSES.
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Environmental effects of fuels.
Strength of acids. Acids in aqueous form.
pH values of acids. Electrical conductivities of aqueous acids.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Outline some environmental effects of fuels.
Identify measures taken to reduce environmental
pollution.

Determine strength of acids using pH values.

Determine strengths of acids by comparing their electrical conductivities.

Classify acids as either strong or weak in terms of partial dissociations in aqueous solutions.
Q/A & open discussion.
Q/A: review determination of strength of acids using a litmus paper and pH scale.
Class / group experiments: record colour of universal indicator in
2M HCl and 2M ethanoic acid.
Set up voltameters of 2M HCl and 2M ethanoic acid in turns.
Record amounts of current .
Discuss the observations.
Write corresponding ionic equations.
student book
Magnesium strip, zinc carbonate,
2M HCl,
2M H2SO4,
2M ethanoic acid.
Universal
indicator,
2M HCl,
2M ethanoic acid,
dry cells,
carbon electrodes,
milli-ammeters,
wires, switches etc.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 67-68
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 4-6
8 1
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Definition of a base in terms of hydroxide ions.
Neutralization reaction.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define a base in terms of hydroxide ions.
Teacher demonstration:
Dissolve calcium hydroxide in water.
Carry out litmus test on the resulting solution.
Discuss the results; hence define a base in terms of hydroxide ions.
Red litmus paper, calcium hydroxide solid.
1M HCl,
Calcium hydroxide,
universal indicator.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 6-7
8 2
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Strength of bases.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Compare strengths of bases using pH values and electrical conductivity.


Classify bases/ alkali as either strong or weak in terms of complete / partial ionization.

Carry out pH tests of 2M NaOH and 2M ammonia solution using universal indicator solutions; and observe colour changes.

Carry out electrical conductivity tests of voltameters of the above solutions.

Discussion: relate number of hydroxide ions to pH values and electrical conductivity of bases.

2M NaOH,
2M ammonia solution, universal indicator solutions, dry cells,
carbon electrodes,
milliammeters,
wires, switches etc
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 7-9
8 3
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Dissolving hydrogen chloride gas in water / methylbenzene.
Dissolving ammonia gas in water/ methylbenzene.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define a polar and a non-polar solvent.
Teacher demonstration:
Dissolving HCl gas in different solvents.
Discuss the observations.
Write down related balanced chemical equations.
Ammonia gas,
Methylbenzene, hydrogen chloride gas.
Methylbenzene.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 9-11
8 4-5
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Amphoteric oxides.
Precipitation Reactions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define an amphoteric oxide.
Identify some amphoteric oxides.

Define a precipitate.
Write ionic equations showing formation of precipitates.
Class experiment:
Carry out acid / base reactions with metal oxides.
Q/A: make deductions from the results.
Writing and balancing relevant equations.


Q/A: review definition of a salt.
Class experiment;
Add sodium carbonate or a suitable carbonate to various salt solutions containing Mg2+, Al3+, Ca2+, etc.
Make observations and discuss the results.

2M Nitric acid
2M NaOH,
HNO3.
Amphoteric oxides.
Soluble carbonates e.g. Na2CO3, K2CO3, (NH4)2CO3
Salt solutions containing Mg2+, Al3+, Ca2+, etc.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 12-14
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 14-16
9 1
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Solubility of chlorides sulphites and sulphates.
Equations for formation of insoluble chlorides, sulphites and sulphates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Find out cations that form (in)soluble chlorides, sulphates and sulphites.
Class experiments: measure 2cc of 0.1M solution containing Pb2+ into a test tube.
Add drops of 2M NaCl solution.
(Later 2M Sodium Sulphate and 2M Sodium Sulphate).
Warm the mixture and make observations.
Repeat the procedure using other salt solutions containing other ions.
Tabulate the results.

0.1M solution containing Pb2+, 2M NaCl solution, 2M sodium sulphate, source of heating.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 16-17
9 2
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Complex ions.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain formation of complex ions.
Add drops of 2M sodium hydroxide / 2M ammonia solution to a solution containing Mg2+, Zn2+, etc.

Make observations and discuss the results.
2M Sodium hydroxide (2M ammonia solution),
solution containing Mg2+, Zn2+, etc.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 18-20
9

Midterm break

10 1
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Solubility of a salt at a given temperature.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define the term solubility.
Determine solubility of a given salt at room temperature.
Q/A: review the terms saturated, unsaturated solutions & crystallization.
Class experiment: determine mass of a solute that dissolves in 100cc of water at room temperature.
Suitable solutes.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 20-21
10 2
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Problems solving on solubility.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Solve problems involving solubility of a solute in a solvent at a given temperature.
Worked examples.
Supervised practice.
Written assignment.
Evaporating dish, watch glass, heating source, thermometer.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 21-22
10 3
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
Effect of temperature on solubility of a solute in a solvent.
Effects of various salts on soap.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Investigate the effect of temperature on solubility of a solute in a solvent.
Experiments involving solubility of KClO3 at different temperatures.
Note temperatures at which crystallization occurs.
Oral questions and discussion.
KClO3 thermometers, source of heat.
distilled water, tap water, rainwater, dilute solution of sodium chloride and solutions containing Ca2+ and Zn2+.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 22-25
10 4-5
ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Removal of hardness of water.
Alkanols (Alcohols).
Nomenclature of alkanols.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify ions for hardness of water.
Identify methods of removing hardness of water.
State merits & demerits of hard water.

Name and draw the structure of simple alkanols.
Review results of above experiments.

Probing questions & brief discussion.

Assignment.
Guided discovery of naming system for alkanols.
Draw and name structures of alkanols.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 27-29
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 206-8
11 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Isomerism in alkanols.
Preparation of ethanol in the lab.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe positional and chain isomerism in alkanols.
Explain formation of primary and secondary alkanols.
Q/A: review the terms positional and chain isomerism.
Brief discussion on isomerism.
Oral exercise: naming given organic compounds.
Written exercise: writing structural formulae for isomers of organic compounds of a given molecular formula.
student book
Calcium hydroxide solution, sugar solution, yeast.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 208-10
11 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Physical properties of alkanols.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the physical properties of alkanols.
Comparative evaluation of physical properties of alkanols.
Q/A & discussion on variation in physical properties of alkanols.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Page 212
11 3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Chemical properties of alkanols.
Esters and esterification.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe some chemical reactions of alkanols.
Group experiments/ teacher demonstration to investigate combustion of ethanol and its reaction with metals.
Write corresponding chemical equations.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 213-5
11 4-5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Oxidation of ethanol. Uses of alkanols.
Alkanoic (Carboxylic Acids).
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain oxidation of ethanol by an oxidizing agent.
State uses of alkanols.
Explain the effects of alcohol on human health
Identify the functional group of alkanoic (carboxylic) acids.
Explain formation of alkanoic acid molecule.
Q/A: review redox reactions, oxidizing and reducing agents.
Brief discussion: oxidation of ethanol using potassium (VII) manganate or potassium (VI) dichromate.
Write corresponding chemical equations.
Open discussion.


Q/A: review functional group of alkanols.

Brief discussion.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 216-8
K.L.B. BK IV
Page 219
12 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Nomenclature of alkanoic acids.
Lab preparation of ethanoic acid.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Name and draw the structure of simple alkanoic acids.

Guided discovery of the naming system for alkanoic acids.
Chart: homologous series of alkanoic acids.
Concentrated H2SO4, potassium manganate
(VII) Crystals, water bath.
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 219-221
12 2
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY II (ALKANES & ALKANOIC ACIDS)
Physical properties of alkanoic acids.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain some physical properties of alkanoic acids.
Compare physical properties of some alkanoic acids.
Discuss the difference in physical properties among alkanoic acids.
student book
K.L.B. BK IV
Pages 223-4
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