Course Descriptors

2017 - 2018
Semester 2

Chemistry
Mathayom 4
 EIP Mathayom Course Outline
Second Semester
Subject: Chemistry Department: Science
Grade: Mathayom 4 Course Code: SC31121
Periods: 4 Credit: 1.5

Chemistry is an experimental science that combines academic study with the acquisition of
practical and investigational skills. It is called the central science, as chemical principles underpin
both the physical environment in which we live and all biological systems. Apart from being a
subject worthy of study in its own right, chemistry is a prerequisite for many other courses in
higher education, such as medicine, biological science and environmental science, and serves as
useful preparation for employment.

The course has been written in line with the chemistry curriculum from the Ministry of
Education. It is the second semester of a three year (6 Semesters) course designed to cover and
surpass all standards and benchmarks set out for upper Mathayom chemistry. The purpose of
the course is not only to impart basic knowledge of chemistry, but to allow the students to see
the world as a chemist and apply chemical knowledge in everyday applications. Additionally, the
course will instruct on the future of chemistry and open the students imaginations to the
possibility of contributing powerfully to the world through application of chemical principles.

The syllabus for the BCC chemistry course is divided into six semesters. The Chemistry data
booklet is an integral part of the syllabus and will be used in conjunction with the syllabus.
Students should use the data booklet during the course, and they will be issued with clean
copies of it for the examinations.
References:
Higher Level IB Chemistry, 2nd Edition, Catrin Brown. Pearson.
Topic 1: Quantitative Chemistry and Stoichiometry (Chapter 1)

Topic 2: Atoms and Nuclear Chemistry I (chapter 2)

Topic 3: Periodicity (Chapter 3)

Topic 4: Periodicity (Chapters 4)

Independent Work: Introduction to Energetics and Kinetics and Equilibrium (Chapters 5, 6 &7)

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Topic 1: Quantitative Chemistry and Stoichiometry (Chapter 1)

Mass and gaseous volume relationships in chemical reactions (Stoichiometry)

Solutions Chemistry and Stoichiometry
Gas Laws
Gaseous Chemistry and Stoichiometry

Topic 2: Atoms and Nuclear Chemistry I (Chapter 2)

Introduction to Atomic theory

Relative atomic masses and the mass spectrometer
Electronic arrangements and atomic emission spectra
Electronic configurations
Ionization energy

Topic 3 : Bonding (Chapters 4)

Introduction to intramolecular forces

Ionic Bonds
Physical and chemical Properties of Ionic compounds
Metallic bonding
Alloys
Molecular formula and naming of covalent compounds
Lewis Structures
Topic 4: Periodicity (Chapter 3)

Introduction to Periodic Trends

Atomic Radius
Ionization Energies
Electron affinity
Electronegativity
Physical and chemical properties of group 1 elements
Physical and chemical properties of Group 7 elements
Physical and chemical properties of group 8 elements
Trends across period 3
Physical and chemical properties of First-row d-block elements
Physical and chemical properties of First-row d-block elements
Transition metals
Coloured Complexes

Independent Work: Introduction to Energetics, Kinetics & Equilibrium (Chapters 5, 6 &7)

Exothermic and endothermic reactions

Determining the rate of a chemical reaction
Collision Theory
Introductions to equilibrium
Position of equilibrium
Breakdown of Grades

Criteria 1st quarter 2nd quarter Total

Labs / Classwork 5% 10% 15%

Independent Project 5% 10% 15%
Tests / quizzes 30% 20% 60%

Final Examination 20% 20%

Total 40% 60% 100%