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2 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Introduction to Organic Chemistry and Hydrocarbons
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define organic chemistry and hydrocarbons
Explain why carbon forms many compounds
Classify hydrocarbons into alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
Identify the bonding in carbon compounds
Teacher exposition: Definition of organic chemistry. Discussion: Unique properties of carbon - tetravalency, catenation, multiple bonding. Q/A: Examples of hydrocarbons in daily life. Introduction to three main groups of hydrocarbons.
Carbon models, Hydrocarbon structure charts, Molecular model kits
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 86-87
2 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Sources of Alkanes - Natural Gas, Biogas, and Crude Oil
Fractional Distillation of Crude Oil
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify natural sources of alkanes
Describe composition of natural gas and biogas
Explain crude oil as major source of alkanes
Describe biogas digester and its operation
Explain fractional distillation process
Perform fractional distillation of crude oil
Identify different fractions and their uses
Relate boiling points to molecular size
Discussion: Natural gas composition (80% methane). Explanation: Biogas formation from organic waste decomposition. Teacher demonstration: Biogas digester model/diagram. Q/A: Environmental benefits of biogas production.
Experiment: Fractional distillation of crude oil using improvised column. Collect fractions at different temperatures (120°C intervals up to 350°C). Test fractions for appearance, flammability, and viscosity. Record observations and relate to molecular size.
Biogas digester model/diagram, Natural gas composition charts, Organic waste samples
Crude oil sample, Boiling tubes, High-temperature thermometer, Sand/porcelain chips, Bunsen burner, Test tubes
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 86-87
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 87-89
2 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Cracking of Alkanes - Thermal and Catalytic Methods
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define cracking of alkanes
Distinguish between thermal and catalytic cracking
Write equations for cracking reactions
Explain industrial importance of cracking
Teacher exposition: Definition and purpose of cracking. Discussion: Thermal vs catalytic cracking conditions. Worked examples: Cracking equations producing smaller alkanes, alkenes, and hydrogen. Q/A: Industrial applications and hydrogen production.
Cracking process diagrams, Chemical equation charts, Catalyst samples for demonstration
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 89-90
2 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Cracking of Alkanes - Thermal and Catalytic Methods
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define cracking of alkanes
Distinguish between thermal and catalytic cracking
Write equations for cracking reactions
Explain industrial importance of cracking
Teacher exposition: Definition and purpose of cracking. Discussion: Thermal vs catalytic cracking conditions. Worked examples: Cracking equations producing smaller alkanes, alkenes, and hydrogen. Q/A: Industrial applications and hydrogen production.
Cracking process diagrams, Chemical equation charts, Catalyst samples for demonstration
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 89-90
3 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Alkane Series and Homologous Series Concept
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define homologous series using alkanes
Write molecular formulas for first 10 alkanes
Identify characteristics of homologous series
Apply general formula CₙH₂ₙ₊₂ for alkanes
Teacher exposition: Homologous series definition and characteristics. Table completion: Names, molecular formulas, and structures of first 10 alkanes. Discussion: General formula application. Pattern recognition: Gradual change in physical properties.
Alkane series chart, Molecular formula worksheets, Periodic table
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 90-92
3 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Nomenclature of Alkanes - Straight Chain and Branched
Isomerism in Alkanes - Structural Isomers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Name straight-chain alkanes using IUPAC rules
Identify parent chains in branched alkanes
Name branched alkanes with substituent groups
Apply systematic naming rules correctly
Define isomerism in alkanes
Draw structural isomers of butane and pentane
Distinguish between chain and positional isomerism
Predict number of isomers for given alkanes
Teacher demonstration: Step-by-step naming of branched alkanes. Rules application: Longest chain identification, numbering from nearest branch, substituent naming. Practice exercises: Various branched alkane structures. Group work: Name complex branched alkanes.
Teacher exposition: Isomerism definition and types. Practical exercise: Draw all isomers of butane and pentane. Discussion: Physical property differences between isomers. Model building: Use molecular models to show isomeric structures.
Structural formula charts, IUPAC naming rules poster, Molecular model kits
Molecular model kits, Isomerism charts, Structural formula worksheets
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 90-92
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 92-94
3 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Laboratory Preparation of Methane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe laboratory preparation of methane
Perform methane preparation experiment safely
Test physical and chemical properties of methane
Write equation for methane preparation
Experiment: Heat mixture of sodium ethanoate and soda lime. Collect methane gas over water. Tests: Color, smell, combustion, reaction with bromine in dark. Record observations in table format. Safety precautions during gas collection.
Sodium ethanoate, Soda lime, Round-bottomed flask, Gas collection apparatus, Bromine water, Wooden splints
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 94-96
3 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Laboratory Preparation of Ethane
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare ethane using sodium propanoate and soda lime
Compare preparation methods of methane and ethane
Test properties of ethane gas
Write general equation for alkane preparation
Experiment: Prepare ethane from sodium propanoate and soda lime. Compare with methane preparation method. Carry out similar tests as for methane. Discussion: General pattern for alkane preparation from sodium alkanoates.
Sodium propanoate, Soda lime, Gas collection apparatus, Testing materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 94-96
4 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Physical Properties of Alkanes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe physical properties of alkanes
Explain trends in melting and boiling points
Relate molecular size to physical properties
Compare solubility in different solvents
Data analysis: Study table of physical properties of first 10 alkanes. Graph plotting: Boiling points vs number of carbon atoms. Discussion: Intermolecular forces and property trends. Q/A: Solubility patterns in polar and non-polar solvents.
Physical properties data tables, Graph paper, Calculators, Solubility demonstration materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 96-97
4 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Physical Properties of Alkanes
Chemical Properties of Alkanes - Combustion and Substitution
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe physical properties of alkanes
Explain trends in melting and boiling points
Relate molecular size to physical properties
Compare solubility in different solvents
Write equations for complete and incomplete combustion
Explain substitution reactions with halogens
Describe conditions for halogenation reactions
Name halogenated alkane products
Data analysis: Study table of physical properties of first 10 alkanes. Graph plotting: Boiling points vs number of carbon atoms. Discussion: Intermolecular forces and property trends. Q/A: Solubility patterns in polar and non-polar solvents.
Worked examples: Combustion equations for various alkanes. Teacher demonstration: Methane + bromine in sunlight (or simulation). Discussion: Free radical mechanism in substitution. Practice: Write equations for chlorination of methane.
Physical properties data tables, Graph paper, Calculators, Solubility demonstration materials
Molecular models, Halogenation reaction charts, Chemical equation worksheets
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 96-97
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 97-98
4 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Uses of Alkanes in Industry and Daily Life
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
List major uses of different alkanes
Explain industrial applications of alkanes
Describe environmental considerations
Evaluate economic importance of alkanes
Discussion: Uses of gaseous alkanes as fuels. Teacher exposition: Industrial applications - carbon black, methanol production, hydrogen source. Q/A: Environmental impact and cleaner fuel initiatives. Assignment: Research local uses of alkane products.
Industrial application charts, Product samples, Environmental impact materials
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 98-100
4 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Introduction to Alkenes and Functional Groups
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define alkenes and unsaturation
Identify the C=C functional group
Write general formula for alkenes (CₙH₂ₙ)
Compare alkenes with alkanes
Teacher exposition: Alkenes definition and unsaturation concept. Introduction: C=C double bond as functional group. Table study: First 6 members of alkene series. Comparison: Alkenes vs alkanes - formulas and structures.
Alkene series charts, Molecular models showing double bonds, Functional group posters
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 100-101
5 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Nomenclature of Alkenes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply IUPAC rules for naming alkenes
Number carbon chains to give lowest numbers to double bonds
Name branched alkenes with substituents
Distinguish position isomers of alkenes
Teacher demonstration: Step-by-step naming of alkenes. Rules application: Longest chain with double bond, numbering from end nearest double bond. Practice exercises: Name various alkene structures. Group work: Complex branched alkenes with substituents.
IUPAC naming charts for alkenes, Structural formula worksheets, Molecular model kits
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 101-102
5 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Isomerism in Alkenes - Branching and Positional
Laboratory Preparation of Ethene
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Draw structural isomers of alkenes
Distinguish between branching and positional isomerism
Identify geometric isomers in alkenes
Predict isomer numbers for given molecular formulas
Prepare ethene by dehydration of ethanol
Describe role of concentrated sulfuric acid
Set up apparatus safely for ethene preparation
Test physical and chemical properties of ethene
Practical exercise: Draw all isomers of butene and pentene. Teacher exposition: Branching vs positional isomerism in alkenes. Model building: Use molecular models for isomer visualization. Discussion: Geometric isomerism introduction (basic level).
Experiment: Dehydration of ethanol using concentrated H₂SO₄ at 170°C. Use sand bath for controlled heating. Pass gas through NaOH to remove impurities. Tests: Bromine water, acidified KMnO₄, combustion. Safety precautions with concentrated acid.
Molecular model kits, Isomerism worksheets, Geometric isomer models
Ethanol, Concentrated H₂SO₄, Round-bottomed flask, Sand bath, Gas collection apparatus, Testing solutions
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 102
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 102-104
5 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Alternative Preparation of Ethene and Physical Properties
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe catalytic dehydration using aluminum oxide
Compare different preparation methods
List physical properties of ethene
Explain trends in alkene physical properties
Demonstration: Alternative method using Al₂O₃ catalyst. Comparison: Acid vs catalytic dehydration methods. Data analysis: Physical properties of alkenes table. Discussion: Property trends with increasing molecular size.
Aluminum oxide catalyst, Glass wool, Alternative apparatus setup, Physical properties charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 102-104
5 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Alternative Preparation of Ethene and Physical Properties
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe catalytic dehydration using aluminum oxide
Compare different preparation methods
List physical properties of ethene
Explain trends in alkene physical properties
Demonstration: Alternative method using Al₂O₃ catalyst. Comparison: Acid vs catalytic dehydration methods. Data analysis: Physical properties of alkenes table. Discussion: Property trends with increasing molecular size.
Aluminum oxide catalyst, Glass wool, Alternative apparatus setup, Physical properties charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 102-104
6 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Chemical Properties of Alkenes - Addition Reactions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain addition reactions due to C=C double bond
Write equations for halogenation of alkenes
Describe hydrogenation and hydrohalogenation
Explain addition mechanism
Teacher exposition: Addition reactions definition and mechanism. Worked examples: Ethene + Cl₂, Br₂, HBr, H₂. Discussion: Markovnikov's rule for unsymmetrical addition. Practice: Various addition reaction equations.
Addition reaction charts, Mechanism diagrams, Chemical equation worksheets
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 105-107
6 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Oxidation Reactions of Alkenes and Polymerization
Tests for Alkenes and Uses
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe oxidation by KMnO₄ and K₂Cr₂O₇
Explain polymerization of ethene
Define monomers and polymers
Write equations for polymer formation
Perform chemical tests to identify alkenes
Use bromine water and KMnO₄ as test reagents
List industrial and domestic uses of alkenes
Explain importance in plastic manufacture
Demonstration: Decolorization of KMnO₄ by alkenes. Teacher exposition: Polymerization process and polymer formation. Examples: Ethene → polyethene formation. Discussion: Industrial importance of polymerization. Practice: Write polymerization equations.
Practical session: Test known alkenes with bromine water and acidified KMnO₄. Observe rapid decolorization compared to alkanes. Discussion: Uses in plastics, ethanol production, fruit ripening, detergents. Assignment: Research alkene applications.
Oxidizing agents for demonstration, Polymer samples, Polymerization charts, Monomer-polymer models
Test alkenes, Bromine water, Acidified KMnO₄, Plastic samples, Uses reference charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 107-108
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 108-109
6 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Introduction to Alkynes and Triple Bond
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define alkynes and triple bond structure
Write general formula for alkynes (CₙH₂ₙ₋₂)
Identify first members of alkyne series
Compare degree of unsaturation in hydrocarbons
Teacher exposition: Alkynes definition and C≡C triple bond. Table study: First 6 members of alkyne series with structures. Discussion: Degrees of unsaturation - alkanes vs alkenes vs alkynes. Model demonstration: Triple bond representation.
Alkyne series charts, Triple bond molecular models, Unsaturation comparison charts
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 109-110
6 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Nomenclature and Isomerism in Alkynes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply IUPAC naming rules for alkynes
Name branched alkynes with substituents
Draw structural isomers of alkynes
Identify branching and positional isomerism
Teacher demonstration: Systematic naming of alkynes using -yne suffix. Practice exercises: Name various alkyne structures. Drawing exercise: Isomers of pentyne and hexyne. Group work: Complex branched alkynes with multiple substituents.
IUPAC naming rules for alkynes, Structural formula worksheets, Molecular model kits
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 110-111
7 1
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Laboratory Preparation of Ethyne
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare ethyne from calcium carbide and water
Set up gas collection apparatus safely
Test physical and chemical properties of ethyne
Write equation for ethyne preparation
Experiment: Calcium carbide + water reaction. Use sand layer for heat absorption. Collect ethyne over water. Tests: Color, smell, combustion, bromine water, acidified KMnO₄. Safety: Dry apparatus, controlled water addition.
Calcium carbide, Sand, Flat-bottomed flask, Dropping funnel, Gas collection apparatus, Testing solutions
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 111-112
7 2-3
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Laboratory Preparation of Ethyne
Physical and Chemical Properties of Alkynes
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Prepare ethyne from calcium carbide and water
Set up gas collection apparatus safely
Test physical and chemical properties of ethyne
Write equation for ethyne preparation
Describe physical properties of alkynes
Compare alkyne properties with alkenes and alkanes
Write combustion equations for alkynes
Explain addition reactions of alkynes
Experiment: Calcium carbide + water reaction. Use sand layer for heat absorption. Collect ethyne over water. Tests: Color, smell, combustion, bromine water, acidified KMnO₄. Safety: Dry apparatus, controlled water addition.
Data analysis: Physical properties of alkynes table. Comparison: Alkynes vs alkenes vs alkanes properties. Worked examples: Combustion reactions of ethyne. Teacher exposition: Two-step addition reactions due to triple bond.
Calcium carbide, Sand, Flat-bottomed flask, Dropping funnel, Gas collection apparatus, Testing solutions
Physical properties charts, Comparison tables, Combustion equation examples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 111-112
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 112-113
7 4
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Addition Reactions of Alkynes and Chemical Tests
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Write equations for halogenation of alkynes
Describe hydrogenation and hydrohalogenation
Compare reaction rates: alkynes vs alkenes
Perform chemical tests for alkynes
Worked examples: Two-step addition reactions of ethyne with Br₂, Cl₂, H₂. Discussion: Faster reaction rates in alkynes compared to alkenes. Practical session: Test alkynes with oxidizing agents. Comparison: Rate of decolorization vs alkenes.
Addition reaction charts, Chemical equation worksheets, Test solutions, Stopwatch for rate comparison
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 113-115
7 5
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY I
Uses of Alkynes and Industrial Applications
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
List industrial uses of alkynes
Explain oxy-acetylene welding applications
Describe use in synthetic fiber production
Evaluate importance as chemical starting materials
Discussion: Industrial applications of alkynes in adhesives, plastics, synthetic fibers. Teacher demonstration: Oxy-acetylene flame principles (or video). Q/A: Starting materials for chemical synthesis. Assignment: Research local industrial uses.
Industrial application charts, Welding equipment demonstration/video, Synthetic fiber samples
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 3, Pages 115-116

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