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1

OPENING THE SCHOOL

2 1-2
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Chemical bonds. Ionic bond.
Ionic bond representation.
Grant ionic structures.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe role of valence electrons in determining chemical bonding.


Explain formation of ionic bonding.
Describe the crystalline ionic compound.
Give examples of ionic substances.
Q/A: Review valence electrons of atoms of elements in groups I, II, III, VII and VIII.
Q/A: Review group I and group VII elements.
Discuss formation of ionic bond.

Discuss the group ionic structures of NaCl.
Teacher gives examples of other ionic substances: KNO3, potassium bromide, Ca (NO3)2, sodium iodide.
text book
Chart- dot and cross diagrams.
Models for bonding.
Giant sodium chloride model.
K.L.B. BOOK IIP54




PP 57-58
K.L.B. BOOK II PP 56-58
2 3
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Physical properties of ionic compounds.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe physical properties of ionic compounds.
Explain the differences in the physical properties of ionic compounds.
Analyse tabulated comparative physical properties of ionic compounds.

Teacher asks probing questions.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK IIPP 58-59
2 4
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Covalent bond.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Explain the formation of covalent bond
Use dot and cross diagrams to represent covalent bond.
Exposition: Shared pair of electrons in a hydrogen molecule, H2O, NH3, Cl2, and CO2.
Drawing of dot-and-cross diagrams of covalent bonds.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP 60-63
2 5
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Co-ordinate bond.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the co-ordinate bond
To represent co-ordinate bond diagrammatically.
Exposition- teacher explains the nature of co-ordinate bond.
Students represent co-ordinate bond diagrammatically.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II P 65
3 1-2
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Molecular structure.
Trend in physical properties of molecular structures.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe the molecular structure.
To give examples of substance exhibiting molecular structure
To describe van- der -waals forces.
To explain the trend in physical properties of molecular structures.
Discussion ? To explain formation of the giant structure and give examples of substance exhibiting molecular structure.
Discuss comparative physical properties of substances. exhibiting molecular structure.
Explain variation in the physical properties.
text book
Sugar, naphthalene, iodine rhombic sulphur.
K.L.B. BOOK IIP 65
3 3
STRUCTURE & BONDING
Giant atomic structure in diamond.
Giant atomic structure in graphite.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe giant atomic structure in diamond.
To state uses of diamond.
Diagrammatic representation of diamond.
Discuss uses of diamond.
Diagrams in textbooks.
K.L.B. BOOK II P 69
3

OPENER EXAM

4 1-2
STRUCTURE & BONDING
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Metallic bond. Uses of some metals.
Oxides of period 3 elements.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe mutual electronic forces between electrons and nuclei.
To describe metallic bond.
To compare physical properties of metals.
To state uses of some metals.
To identify bonds across elements in period 3.
To explain chemical behavior of their oxide.
Discussion:
Detailed analysis of comparative physical properties of metals and their uses.



Probing questions & brief explanations.

Comparative analysis, discussion and explanation.
text book
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK IIP 70
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 84
4 3
PROPERTIES AND TRENDS ACROSS PERIOD THREE
Chlorides of period 3 elements.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To explain chemical behavior of their chlorides.
To describe hydrolysis reaction.
Comparative analysis, discussion and explanation.
The periodic table.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 77-78
4 4
SALTS
Types of salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define a salt.
Describe various types of salts and give several examples in each case.
Descriptive approach. Teacher exposes new concepts.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 91
4 5
SALTS
Solubility of salts in water.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test solubility of various salts in cold water/warm water.
Class experiments- Dissolve salts in 5 cc of water.
Record the solubility in a table,
Analyse the results.
Sulphates, chlorides, nitrates, carbonates of various metals.



K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 92-93
5 1-2
SALTS
Solubility of bases in water.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To test solubility of various bases in water.
To carry out litmus test on the resulting solutions.
Class experiments- Dissolve salts in 5cc of water.
Record the solubility in a table,
Carry out litmus tests.
Discuss the results.

Oxides, hydroxides, of various metals, litmus papers.
K.L.B. BOOK IIPP. 94-95
5 3
SALTS
Methods of preparing various salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various methods of preparing some salts.
Experimental and descriptive treatments of preparation of salts e.g. ZnSO4, CuSO4, NaCl and Pb(NO3)2.

CuO, H2SO4, HCl, NaOH, PbCO3, dil HNO3.
K.L.B. BOOK II pp96
5 4
SALTS
Methods of preparing various salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe various methods of preparing some salts.
Experimental and descriptive treatments of preparation of salts e.g. ZnSO4, CuSO4, NaCl and Pb(NO3)2.

CuO, H2SO4, HCl, NaOH, PbCO3, dil HNO3.
K.L.B. BOOK II pp96
5 5
SALTS
Direct synthesis of a salts.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe direct synthesis of a salt.
To write balanced equations for the reactions.
Group experiments- preparation of iron (II) sulphide by direct synthesis.
Give other examples of salts prepared by direct synthesis.
Students write down corresponding balanced equations.

Iron,
Sulphur
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 104
6 1-2
SALTS
Ionic equations.
Effects of heat on carbonates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To identify spectator ions in double decomposition reactions.
To write ionic equations correctly.

To state effects of heat on carbonates.
To predict products resulting from heating metal carbonates.
Q/A: Ions present in given reactants.
Deduce the products of double decomposition reactions.
Give examples of equations.
Supervised practice.

Group experiments- To investigate effects of heat on Na2CO3, K2CO3, CaCO3, ZnCO3, PbCO3, e.t.c.
Observe various colour changes before, during and after heating.
Write equations for the reactions.
PbNO3, MgSO4 solutions.
Various carbonates.
K.L.B. BOOK II
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 108-109
6 3
SALTS
Effects of heat on nitrates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state effects of heat on nitrates.
To predict products resulting from heating metal nitrates.
Group experiments- To investigate effects of heat on various metal nitrates.
Observe various colour changes before, during and after heating.
Write equations for the reactions.
Common metal nitrates.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 110-111
6 4
SALTS
Effects of heat on sulphates.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state effects of heat on sulphates.
To predict products results from heating metal sulphates.
Group experiments- To investigate effects of heat on various sulphates.
Observe various colour changes before, during and after heating.
Write equations for the reactions.
Common sulphates.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 113
6 5
SALTS
Hygroscopy, Deliquescence and Efflorescence.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define hygroscopic deliquescent and efflorescent salts.
To give examples of hygroscopic deliquescent and efflorescent salts.
Prepare a sample of various salts.
Expose them to the atmosphere overnight.
Students classify the salts as hygroscopic, deliquescent and / or efflorescent.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 114
7 1-2
SALTS
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Uses of salts.
Electrical conductivity.
Molten electrolytes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state uses of salts
To test for electrical conductivities of substances.
Teacher elucidates uses of salts.
Group experiments- to identify conductors and non-conductors.
Explain the difference in (non) conductivities.

Various solids, bulb, battery, & wires.
Molten candle wax
Sugar
Sulphur
Lead oxide.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 114
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 118-119
7 3
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Electrolysis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define electrolysis
To describe the process of electrolysis in terms of charge movement.
Descriptive approach punctuated with Q/A.
K.L.B. BOOK II
7 4
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Aqueous electrolytes. Electrodes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define an electrolyte
To test for electrical conductivities of electrodes.
To investigate chemical effect of an electric current.
Classify the solutions as electrolyte or non -electrolytes.
Discuss the electrical properties of the solutions.
Graphite electrodes
Battery
Various aqueous solutions switch bulb.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.122-123
7 5
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Aqueous electrolytes. Electrodes.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To define an electrolyte
To test for electrical conductivities of electrodes.
To investigate chemical effect of an electric current.
Classify the solutions as electrolyte or non -electrolytes.
Discuss the electrical properties of the solutions.
Graphite electrodes
Battery
Various aqueous solutions switch bulb.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.122-123
8 1-2
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Reaction on electrodes.
Binary electrolyte.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe half- equation reactions at the cathode and anode
To define a binary electrolyte.
To state the products of a binary electrolyte.
To demonstrate ?Electrolysis of molten lead (II) bromide
Observe colour changes
Explanation of half-equations and reactions at the electrodes.
Completing a table of electrolysis of binary electrolytes.
Graphite electrodes
Battery
Various aqueous solutions switch.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.126-127
K.L.B. BOOK II P.127
8 3
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
Application of electrolysis.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To state application of electrolysis.
Discussion and explanations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 128
8

MID TERM EXAM

9

MIDTERM BREAK

10 1-2
EFFECTS OF AN ELECTRIC CURRENT ON SUBSTANCES.
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Electroplating.
Allotropy.
Physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe electroplating process.
Describe physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon.
State uses of carbon allotropes.
Experiment- Left overnight.
Electroplating an iron nail with silver nitrate/ copper sulphate.
Brief discussion.


Discuss physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon.
Explain the Physical and chemical properties of diamond, graphite and amorphous carbon.
Discuss uses of carbon allotropes.
Silver nitrate
Iron nail
Complete circuit battery.
text book
Charcoal, graphite.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 129-30
K.L.B. BOOK II pp 134
10 3
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Burning carbon and oxygen.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe reaction of carbon with oxygen.
Teacher demonstration- Prepare oxygen and pass dry oxygen into a tube containing carbon. Heat the carbon. Observe effects on limewater.
Carbon, limewater, tube, limewater stand& Bunsen burner.
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 134-135
10 4
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Reduction properties of carbon.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe reduction properties of carbon.
Show reduction properties of carbon.
Teacher demonstration ? Burn strongly a mixture of carbon and CuO on a bottle top.
Observe colour changes and give underlying explanation
CuO, pounded charcoal, Bunsen burner& bottle top
K.L.B. BOOK II P.126
10 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Reaction of carbon with acids. Preparation of CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe reaction of carbon with acids.




Prepare CO2 in the lab.
Teacher demonstration- reaction of carbon with hot conc HNO3.
Write balanced equations for the reaction.

Review effects of heat on carbonates.
Group experiments/teacher demonstration- preparation of CO2.
Conc. HNO3, limewater.
K.L.B. BOOK II P.126
11 1-2
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Properties of CO2.
Chemical equations for reactions involving CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe properties of CO2
Write balanced CO2.
Simple experiments to determine properties of CO2.

Discuss the observations.

Give examples of reactions. Write corresponding balanced chemical equations.
Lime water,
Magnesium ribbon,
Universal indicator,
lit candle.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.138-139
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.139-140
11 3
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Uses of CO2.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State uses of CO2
Discuss briefly the uses of CO2.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.140-1
11 4
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Carbon monoxide lab preparation.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe preparation of carbon monoxide in the lab
Teacher demonstration: preparation of carbon monoxide in the lab.
Make observations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 142-143
11 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Chemical properties of carbon monoxide.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To describe chemical properties of carbon monoxide.
Description of properties of carbon monoxide.
Discussion and writing of chemical equations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 144-145
12 1-2
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.
Heating carbonates and hydrogen carbonates.
Extraction of sodium carbonate from trona.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To write chemical equations for reactions of carbonates and hydrogen carbonates with acids.
To draw schematic diagram for extraction of sodium carbonates.
Discuss the observations above.
Write chemical equations for the reactions.
Discuss each step of the process.
Write relevant equations.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II
K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 153-157
12 3
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Solvay process of preparing sodium carbonate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw schematic diagram for extraction of sodium carbonates.
Discuss each step of the process.

Write relevant equations.
text book, chart
K.L.B. BOOK II
12 4
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Solvay process of preparing sodium carbonate.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To draw schematic diagram for extraction of sodium carbonates.
Discuss each step of the process.

Write relevant equations.
text book, chart
K.L.B. BOOK II
12 5
CARBON AND SOME OF ITS COMPOUNDS.
Importance of carbon in nature. & its effects on the environment.
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
To discuss: - Importance of carbon in nature.
&
Effects of carbon on the environment.
Discuss the carbon cycle and processes that increase/ reduce amount of CO2 in the air.
Uses of CO2 in soft drinks and fire extinguishers.
text book
K.L.B. BOOK II PP.157-158
13

End term exam

14

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