CHEMISTRY SYLLABUS FOR GRADE 11S TERM 1 OF 2021.

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10.4.1.9Describe the use  Such as in medical  Communicatin  Awareness of the uses of
of radioactive treatment of cancer, g the uses of isotopes
isotopes industrial use as tracers isotopes

10.4.1.10 Demonstrate the  Electronic configuration

build-up of of atoms (spdf
electrons in shells configuration is NOT
required)

10.4.2.1 Describe a  As substance formed from  Classifying  Appreciating the use of

10.4.2 Bonding compound ionic ionic compounds and
two or more elements
10.4.2.2 Describe the chemically combined compounds and covalent compounds
formation of ions  Cations by electron loss, covalent
compounds
(radicals). anions by electron gain.
10.4.2.3Describe the  Electrovalent bonding as
formation of ionic loss and gain of electrons
(electrovalent) between metallic and non-
bonds. metallic atoms. Ionic bonds
as electrostatic force
between cations and
anions. Such as NaCl,
CaCl2 and MgO
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10.4.2.4 Describe the  Covalent bonding as  Communicatin  Asking more
formation of sharing of electrons g the formation questions to
covalent bonds between non-metallic of covalent learn more
atoms. Covalent bonds as
bonds  Fostering
 Inferring the teamwork
shared pairs of electrons.
arrangements of
Such as H2, Cl2,H2O, NH3, simple multiple
CH4, HCl, C2H6 covalent
10.4.2.5 Describe the  Such as double bonds in molecules
electronic O2,C2H4andCO2, Triple  Demonstrating
arrangement in bond in N2and C2H2 bond formation
simple multiple using models
covalent
molecules

10.4.2.6 Describe the uses  As refractory materials for  Communicatin  Asking more
of ionic and ionic compounds (CaO) g the uses of questions to
covalent and polar and nonpolar ionic and learn more
compounds solvents for covalent
covalent  Fostering
compounds teamwork
compounds.
 Appreciating
10.4.2.7 Describe a  As the smallest particle of ionic and
molecule an element or compound covalent
which exists independently. compounds
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10.4.2.8Describe valency  Valency as combining power of  Demonstrating  Asking more questions
and valence an atom or radical. the deducing of to learn more
electrons. Valence electrons as the number valency  Fostering teamwork
of electrons in the outer most
shell.
10.4.2.9Demonstrate how to  From the formula of a
deduce valency of compound, ionic charge,
an element. valence electrons.

10.4.2.10Formulate  Using valency and chemical  Formulating  Asking more questions

chemical formulae symbols of elements, charges chemical to learn more
of compounds. on ions, models, relative formulae  Fostering teamwork
numbers of atoms present,  Differentiating  Appreciating ionic and
diagrammatic representation chemical covalent compounds
Differences such as volatility, formulae
10.4.2.11Identify the
electrical conductivity, density,  Investigating
differences in properties of
melting point, boiling point and
properties of ionic ionic and
basic units.
and covalent covalent
compounds. compounds
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10.4.2.12Describe metallic  As lattice of positive ions in a ‘sea’  Communicatin  Asking more questions
bonding of delocalised electrons g metallic to learn more
10.4.2.13Describe the electrical Due to free electron bonding and
and thermal thermal
movement/delocalised electrons
conductivity
conductivity of metals

10.4.4.1 Demonstrate how to  Equation showing reactants and  Demonstrating  Appreciating the
10.4.5 Chemical construct word construction of conservation of matter.
products separated by a full curled
formulae equations. word equations
arrow ().
and 10.4.4.2 Formulate and balance  Formulating
 Number of atoms of each element
equations balanced
chemical equations. being equal on both sides of the chemical and
equation. Balancing can be done by ionic equations.
inspection. Equations may include
state symbols (s-solid, l – liquid, g
10.4.4.3 Construct net ionic – gas, aq – aqueous).
equations from  Only ionic aqueous
balanced chemical reactants/products must be broken
equations. down into their respective ions then
cancel out spectator ions to come
up with net ionic equation.
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General Outcomes: Key Competences
• Demonstrate an understanding of acids, bases and salts. • Demonstrate the skills and knowledge in relating number of valence
• Develop investigative skills about acids, bases and salt. electrons to the Group number and the number of shells to the Period.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the importance, production, use, • Demonstrate skills in classifying salts according to their solubility.
and effect on the environment of acids, bases and salts. • Demonstrate ability to classify oxides as acidic, basic, neutral and
• Demonstrate an understanding of the Mole Concept amphoteric.
 Develop investigative skills about quantitative analysis. • Demonstrate ability to use tests in identifying aqueous cations, anions and
 Demonstrate an understanding of chemical reactions and energy gases.
changes • Demonstrate basic skills and knowledge in calculating stoichiometric
 Develop investigative skills about various types of reactions. reacting moles.
 Demonstrate an understanding of the Periodic Table • Show ability to identify factors that affect rates of chemical reactions.
 Develop investigative skills about the Periodic Table
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11.5.1.1 Describe acids,  Acid as compound that  Identifying acids  Applying the uses of
11.5ACIDS, BASES 11.5.1Characteristic bases or alkalis in produces hydrogen ions as and bases. acids and bases
AND SALTS properties of terms of ions they  Investigating the
the only positively charged
acids and contain or acidity and
ions in aqueous solutions,
bases alkalinity of
produce in Base generally as an oxide
substances in
aqueous solution. or hydroxide of a metal everyday life
including ammonium
hydroxide
Alkalis as soluble bases
that produce hydroxide
ions in aqueous solution as
the only negatively charged
ions.
11.5.1.2 Describe the  Strength as degree of
meaning of ionisation,
weak, strong, Concentration as the
dilute and number of ions per volume
concentrated of solution.
acids and alkalis
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11.5.1.3 Describe the PH scale  As scale ranging from 0 to 14  Identifying  Applying the uses of
showing the degree of acidity and acids and bases. acids and bases
alkalinity.  Investigating
11.5.1.4 Describe neutrality, the acidity and
 The PH values: 7 for neutrality,
alkalinity of
acidity and alkalinity in below 7 for acidity and above 7 for substances in
terms of PH value alkalinity everyday life
11.5.1.5 Determine the PH value  Using universal indicator: different
of a solution. colours at different PH values,
Using PH meter: precise values
11.5.1.6 Demonstrate the  Such as reactions with metals,
characteristic bases, carbonates/bicarbonates and
properties of acids effect on indicators.
11.5.1.7 Demonstrate the  Such as reactions with acids and
characteristic ammonium salts, effect on
properties of bases indicators.
11.5.1.8 Illustrate the  Such as in controlling the acidity in
importance of acid- the soil, treatment of indigestion,
base reactions brushing teeth with toothpaste.
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 Such as control of P in agriculture,  Identifying acids  Applying the uses of
H

11.5.1.9 State the uses of acids making of soap, in car batteries and bases. acids and bases
and bases.  Investigating the
acidity and
alkalinity of
substances in
everyday life
11.5.2.1 Describe a salt  As a compound formed when the  Awareness of salts
11.5.2Preparation of
hydrogen ions of an acid are fully or  Applying safety rules in
salts
partially replaced by a metal or preparation of salts
 Classifying of
ammonium ions. Or a compound salts
made of positive metallic/ammonium  Demonstrating
ions and any negative ion of an acid. the preparation of
11.5.2.2Classify salts  As acid, basic and normal salts. soluble and
according to their Solubility rules of salts insoluble salts
 Differentiating
nature and solubility
hydrated and
in water  Using precipitation method and anhydrous salts
11.5.2.3 Demonstrate the separated by filtration. E.g. Barium  Experimenting on
preparation of an sulphate, Silver chloride preparation of
insoluble salt.  By reaction of acids with bases, salts
11.5.2.4Demonstrate the suitable metals and carbonates/
preparation soluble bicarbonates. Separated by
salts. crystallisation and filtration. E.g. Zinc
sulphate, copper (II) sulphate
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11.5.2.5 Demonstrate the  Using titration method (use of  Classifying of  Awareness of salts
preparation of indicator for ease detection of end salts Applying safety rules in
ammonium, potassium point)  Demonstrating preparation of salts
and sodium salts. the preparation
of soluble and
11.5.2.6 Demonstrate the  Hydrated salts as salts containing insoluble salts
existence of hydrated water of crystallisation. Anhydrous  Differentiating
salts and differentiate salts as salts not containing water of hydrated and
from anhydrous salts crystallisation. anhydrous salts
 Experimenting
on preparation
of salts
11.5.2.7 Describe the behaviour  As hygroscopic, efflorescent,  Classifying of  Awareness of salts
of salts with reference deliquescent. salts  Applying safety rules in
to the atmosphere.  Demonstrating preparation of salts
the preparation
of soluble and
insoluble salts
 Differentiating
hydrated and
anhydrous salts
Experimenting
on the
behaviour of
salts