CHEMSYLBSF4
i.
General
Chemical Properties of Non Metals
§ Explain the oxidizing
properties of non-metals
§ Describe the displacement of
non-metals by another non-metal from a compound
ii.
Chlorine
§ Describe the chemical
properties of chlorine
§ Explain the uses of chlorine
iii.
Hydrogen
Chloride
§ Prepare a dry sample of
hydrogen chloride gas
§ Explain the properties of
hydrogen chloride gas
§ Explain the uses of hydrogen
chloride
iv.
Sulphur
§ Describe the extraction of
sulphur from natural deposits
§ Explain the properties of
sulphur
§ Explain the uses of sulphur
v.
Sulphur
Dioxide
§ Describe the properties of
sulphur dioxide
§ Explain the uses and hazards
of sulphur dioxide
vi.
Sulphuric
Acid
§ Describe the contact process
for the manufacture of sulphuric acid
§ Explain the properties of
sulphuric acid
§ Explain the uses of sulphuric
acid
vii.
Nitrogen
§ Prepare a sample of nitrogen
in the laboratory
§ Explain the uses of nitrogen
viii.
Ammonia
§ Prepare a dry sample of
ammonia gas in the laboratory
§ Describe the properties of
ammonia
§ Explain the Uses of Ammonia
ix.
Carbon
§ Name the forms in which
carbon exists
§ Describe allotropic forms of
carbon
x.
Carbon
Dioxide
§ Prepare a dry sample of
carbon dioxide gas in the laboratory
§ Analyse the properties of
carbon dioxide
§ Explain the uses of carbon
dioxide
i.
Introduction
to Organic Chemistry
§ Distinguish organic from
inorganic chemistry
§ Explain the importance of
organic chemistry in life
§ Explain the origin of organic
compounds
§ Describe the fractional
distillation of crude oil
ii.
Hydrocarbons
§ Classify the three families
of hydrocarbons
§ Write the homologous series
of the three families of hydrocarbons
§ Explain the concept of
isomerism
§ Write structural formulae of
all isomers of hydrocarbons up to five carbon atoms
§ Name the isomers of
hydrocarbons up to five carbon atoms
§ Apply a general formula to
identify the families of hydrocarbons
iii.
Properties
of Hydrocarbons
§ Explain the physical
properties of lower hydrocarbons; alkanes, alkenes and alkynes
§ Explain the concept of
saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
§ Compare the chemical
properties of alkanes, alkenes and alkynes
iv.
Alcohols
§ Prepare ethanol in the
laboratory
§ Write the homology of
alcohols up to five carbon atoms
§ Write structure of all
isomers of saturated alcohols up to five carbon atoms
§ Name all isomers of alcohols
up to five carbon atoms
§ Describe the properties of
alcohol
§ Explain the uses of alcohol
§ Explain the harmful effects
of alcohols
v.
Carboxylic
Acids
§ Identify natural sources of
organic acids
§ Explain the oxidation of
ethanol to ethanoic acid
§ Write the structures of the
homologues of carboxylic acids up to five carbon atoms
§ Name the isomers of
carboxylic acids up to five carbon atoms
§ Explain the properties of
carboxylic acids
§ Prepare soap from animal fats
or vegetable oil
i.
Soil
Formation
§ Describe soil formation
§ Describe the factors
influencing soil formation
ii.
Soil
Reaction
§ Explain the concept of soil
reaction
§ Measure the pH of a given
soil sample
§ Manage the soil pH by using
different liming materials
iii.
Plant
Nutrients in The Soil
§ Categorize the essential
plant nutrients
§ Explain the functions of each
of the primary macronutrients in plant growth
§ Prepare plant nutrient
cultures in the laboratory
§ Manage the loss of plant
nutrients from the soil
iv.
Manures
and Fertilizers
§ Prepare heap and pit compost
manure
§ Explain the advantages and
disadvantages of natural manures
§ Mention types of synthetic
fertilisers used in Tanzania
§ Explain the concept of
fertiliser grades and analysis
§ Identify methods of
fertilizer application
§ Explain the advantages and disadvantages
of artificial fertilizers as compared to natural manures
v.
Soil
Fertility and Productivity
§ Explain the concept of soil
fertility and soil productivity
§ Differentiate soil fertility
form soil productivity
§ Explain the factors which
determine fertility and productivity of the soil
§ Explain the causes of loss in
soil fertility
i.
Concept
of Pollution
§ Explain the concept of
pollution
ii.
Terrestrial
Pollution
§ Explain the concept of
terrestrial pollution
§ Identify human activities
which cause terrestrial pollution
§ Identify hazards caused by
terrestrial pollution
§ Suggest different methods of
preventing terrestrial pollution
iii.
Aquatic
Pollution
§ Explain the concept of
aquatic pollution
§ Identify human activities
which cause water pollution
§ Identify the hazards which
are caused by water pollution
§ Suggest ways of preventing
water pollution
iv.
Aerial
Pollution
§ Explain the concept of aerial
pollution
§ Identify human activities
which cause aerial pollution
§ Identify hazards caused by
aerial pollution
§ Suggest different methods of
preventing air pollution
§ Identify safety measures to
protect industrial workers from gaseous pollution
v.
Environmental
Conservation
§ Explain the meaning of
environmental conservation
§ Demonstrate right attitudes,
values,and behaviours towards environmental conservation
vi.
Global
Warming
§ Explain the global warming in
terms of ‘green house’ effect
§ Describe how the major
“greenhouse” gases are produced
§ Describe climatic conditions
caused by global warming
§ Suggest ways of preventing
global warming
vii.
Ozone
Layer Destruction
§ Explain the meaning of ozone
layer and its importance of to life on earth
§ Identify chemical substances
which destroy the ozone layer
§ Suggest methods of protecting
the ozone layer
i.
The
Concept of Qualitative Analysis
§ Explain the meaning of
qualitative analysis
§ State the importance of
qualitative analysis in real life
ii.
Qualitative
Analysis Procedures
§ Use special apparatus for
qualitative analysis
§ Carry out preliminary test on
an unknown sample
§ Prepare stock solutions from
soluble and insoluble salts
§ Precipitate insoluble salts
from their solutions
§ Confirm cations and anions
identified