Chemistry

course outline

Topics

• Structure of the Atom (General)

  This module covers the historical development of atomic theory, atomic composition, electron configurations, and the particulate nature of matter.

• Standard Separation Techniques for Mixtures (General)

  This module covers the classification of mixtures, various separation techniques, and criteria for purity.

• Periodic Chemistry (General)

  This module explores the organization of elements in the periodic table, periodic trends, and the properties of main group and transition elements.

• Chemical Bonds (General)

  This module explores various types of chemical bonding, their formation, properties, and influence on molecular structures and intermolecular forces.

• Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions (General)

  This module covers the fundamental principles of chemical quantities, reaction representation, and solution chemistry.

• States of Matter (General)

  This module examines the kinetic theory, changes of state, properties of gases, liquids, and solids, and the structures of important allotropes.

• Energy and Energy Changes (General)

  This module defines energy and enthalpy, and describes the various energy changes involved in chemical processes.

• Acids, Bases, and Salts (General)

  This module defines and characterizes acids, bases, and salts, covering their properties, classifications, pH, preparation methods, and titration techniques.

• Solubility of Substances (General)

  This module covers the general principles of solubility, factors affecting it, and its practical applications in qualitative analysis.

• Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium System (General)

  This module covers the rates of chemical reactions, factors influencing them, reaction theories, and principles of chemical equilibrium.

• Redox Reactions (General)

  This module covers the definitions and balancing of redox reactions, as well as the principles and applications of electrochemical cells and electrolysis.

• Chemistry of Carbon Compounds (General)

  This module introduces the classification, nomenclature, and properties of various organic compounds, including alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, benzene, alkanols, alkanoic acids, and alkanoates.

• Chemistry, Industry, and the Environment (General)

  This module explores the chemical industry, various types of pollution and their control, and the role of biotechnology in everyday life.

• Basic Biochemistry and Synthetic Polymers (General)

  This module covers the fundamental chemistry of proteins, amino acids, fats/oils, carbohydrates, and synthetic polymers.

• Structure of the Atom (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates extends atomic structure to include mass spectrometry, nuclear chemistry, and radioactivity.

• Periodic Chemistry (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates provides an extended treatment of periodic trends, properties of selected elements and their compounds, and introduces complex chemistry.

• Chemical Bonds (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates delves deeper into ionic and covalent bonding, including hybridization and sigma/pi bonds.

• Solutions (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates focuses on the preparation and concentration determination of solutions from liquid solutes.

• Energy and Energy Changes (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates expands on energy changes to include physical/isolated systems, Hess's Law, Born-Haber cycle, and bond energy.

• Acids, Bases, and Salts (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates provides advanced definitions of acids and bases, in-depth pH concepts, weak acid/base ionization, buffer solutions, and advanced titration methods.

• Solubility of Substances (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates extends solubility concepts to include solubility product and the energy considerations in crystallization.

• Chemical Kinetics and Equilibrium Systems (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates provides an in-depth study of reaction rates, rate laws, multi-step reactions, and the quantitative aspects of chemical equilibrium.

• Chemistry of Carbon Compounds (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates covers additional organic chemistry topics including advanced separation, formula determination, reactivity concepts, and reactions of alkanes and benzene.

• Chemical Industry and Environment (Ghana Specific)

  This module for Ghanaian candidates focuses on mineral resources, metal extraction, and the cement industry within the Ghanaian context.

• Non-Metals and Their Compounds (Nigeria, SL, Liberia, Gambia Specific)

  This module covers the detailed chemistry of various non-metals and their compounds, including carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, water, halogens, nitrogen, sulfur, and noble gases.

• Metals and Their Compounds (Nigeria, SL, Liberia, Gambia Specific)

  This module covers the extraction, properties, and uses of various metals and their compounds, focusing on specific examples and their applications.

• Practicals

  This module covers essential practical skills in chemistry, including general laboratory techniques, quantitative analysis (acid-base and redox titrations), and qualitative analysis of ions, gases, and organic functional groups.