Learning and Teaching Sequence for the SS Chemistry
Curriculum
| Level | Topics | |
| S4 | Planet Earth | The atmosphere The ocean Rocks and minerals |
| Microscopic World I | Atomic structure The Periodic Table Metallic bonding Structures and properties of metals Ionic and covalent bond Structures of giant ionic substances, simple molecular substances; and giant covalent substances Comparison of structures and properties of important types of substances |
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| Metals | Occurrence and extraction of metals Reactivity of metals Reacting masses Corrosion of metals and their protection |
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| Acids and Bases | Introduction to acids and alkalis Indicators and pH Strength of acids and alkalis Salts and neutralization Concentration of solutions Volumetric analysis involving acids and alkalis |
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| Fossil Fuels and Carbon Compounds | Hydrocarbons from fossil fuels Homologous series, structural formulae and naming of carbon compounds Alkanes and alkenes Addition polymers |
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| S5 | Microscopic World II | Polarity of bond and molecule Intermolecular forces Structures and properties of ice Simple molecular substances with non-octet structures Shapes of simple molecules |
| Redox Reactions, Chemical Cells and Electrolysis | Chemical cells in daily life Reactions in simple chemical cells Redox reactions Redox reactions in chemical cells Electrolysis |
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| Chemical Reactions and Energy | Energy changes in chemical reactions Standard enthalpy change of reactions Hess’s law* |
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| Rate of Reaction | Rate of chemical reaction Factors affecting rate of reaction Molar volume of gases at room temperature and pressure |
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| Chemical Equilibrium | Dynamic equilibrium Equilibrium constant The effect of changes in concentration and temperature on chemical equilibria |
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| Chemistry of Carbon Compounds | Introduction to selected homologous series Isomerism Typical reactions of various functional groups Inter-conversions of carbon compounds Important organic substances |
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| Patterns in the Chemical World | Periodic variation in physical properties of the elements from Li to Ar Bonding, stoichiometric composition and acid-base properties of the oxides from Na to Cl General properties of transition metals |
| S6 | Elective Parts Offered | |
| Industrial Chemistry | Importance of industrial processes Rate equation Activation energy Catalysis and industrial processes Industrial processes Green chemistry |
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| Analytical Chemistry | Detecting the presence of chemical species Separation and purification methods Quantitative methods of analysis Instrumental analytical methods Contribution of analytical chemistry to our society |
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Assessment
| Component | Outline | Weighting | Duration |
| Public examination | Paper 1 Compulsory Part Section A Multiple-choice questions (36 marks) Section B Structured questions (84 marks) _ Candidates have to attempt ALL questions in this paper. |
60% | 2½ hours |
| Paper 2 Elective Part Candidates have to attempt two out of three elective topics. Each carries 20 marks. |
20% | 1 hour | |
| School-based assessment (SBA) | Practical related tasks and non-practical related tasks | 20% |
School-based Assessment (SBA) Requirements
| Year of examination | Implementation of SBA |
| 2024 |
At least TWO over S5 and S6 Over the two years of S5 and S6, there should be at least one assessment for Volumetric Analysis (VA) and one assessment for Qualitative Analysis (QA) or Other Experiments (EXPT). |
| 2025 and thereafter |
At least FOUR i.e. two in S5 and two in S6 Over the two years of S5 and S6, there should be at least one assessment for Volumetric Analysis (VA), one assessment for Qualitative Analysis (QA) and two assessments for Other Experiments (EXPT). |