Aves International Academy

Chemistry Curriculum Focus

Second Semester, Year 9
Reacting masses and chemical equations The names and formulae of compounds of
Equation of chemical reactions
The masses of atoms, molecules and ions
The periodic table Alkali metals, halogens and noble gases
Transition metals
Across the periodic table
Mole concept Calculations from equations
Reactions involving gases
Concentration of solutions
Empirical and molecular formula
Percentage yield and percentage purity
Redox reaction Oxidation and reduction
Electron transfer and change in oxidation state
Oxidizing and reducing agaents
Energy changes and reversible reactions Energy changes in reactions
Energy as fuels
Reversible reactions
Shifting the equilibrium
The speed of reaction Rate of reaction
Factor affecting rate of reactions
Catalyst and enzymes
Photochemical reactions
Metals The reactivity series
Extractions of metals
Uses of metals
Alloys
Air and water Making use of air
Water supply
Rusting and corrosion