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SCHEME OF WORK
CHEMISTRY
FORM 2 2024
TERM II
THE NAIROBI LEADERSHIP ACADEMY

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2 Q/A: Review reactions
Chemical
of Mg, Ca, with oxygen.
properties of
The corresponding word
alkaline earth
and then chemical
metals.
By the end of the lesson, equations are then
Reaction of
the learner should be written and their
alkaline earth
able to: correctness verified by
metals with
To describe reaction of the teacher. text book
CHEMICAL oxygen.
1 alkaline earth metals Q/A: Review reaction of Some alkaline earth K.L.B. BOOK IIP. 38
FAMILIES Chemical
with oxygen metals with water. metals.
properties of
To describe reaction of Writing down word and
alkaline earth
alkaline earth metals balanced chemical
metals.
with water. equations for the
Reaction of
reactions.
alkaline earth
Deduce and discuss the
metals with
order of reactivity down
water.
the group.
Teacher demonstration-
By the end of the lesson, Reaction of sodium with
chlorine in a fume
the learner should be
Reaction of chamber.
able to:
alkaline earth Q/A: Students to predict
To write balanced
metals with
equations for reaction of a similar reaction
CHEMICAL chlorine gas. between potassium and Sodium, chlorine.
2 alkaline earth metals K.L.B. BOOK II P. 41
FAMILIES Reaction of chlorine. revision book
with chlorine gas.
alkaline earth Word and balanced
To write balanced
metals with
equations for reactions chemical equations for
dilute acids.
of alkaline earth metals various reactions.
Supervised practice.
with dilute acids.
Changing word to
chemical equations.

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By the end of the lesson,
Chemical the learner should be Exercise: Completing a
formulae of able to: table of hydroxides,
alkaline earth Write chemical oxides and chlorides of
metals. formulae for compounds alkaline earth metals.
3 CHEMICAL Uses of some of alkaline earth metals. Discuss combination of text book K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 45-
FAMILIES alkaline earth Explain formation of ions of alkaline earth 47
metals and hydroxides, oxides and metals with anions.
their chlorides of alkaline Descriptive approach:
compounds. earth metals. Teacher elucidates uses
State uses of alkaline of alkaline earth metals.
earth metals.

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Teacher demonstration: -
To examine electrical
properties of iodine,
solubility in water of
By the end of the lesson, chlorine.
the learner should be Examine a comparative
able to: table of physical
Halogens. Identify halogens in the properties of halogens.
Physical periodic table. Discuss the deductions
properties of Give examples of made from the table.
halogens. halogens. Teacher demonstration: -
Comparative Identify physical states preparation of chlorine
physical of halogens. gas. Iodine crystals,
properties of To state and explain the Reaction of chlorine and electrical wire, a bulb.
halogens. trends in physical iron wool. text book KLB BK II
4-5 CHEMICAL Chemical properties of halogens. Reaction of bromine and Chlorine, iron wool, P. 47
FAMILIES properties of To describe laboratory iron wool. bromine.
K.L.B. BOOK II P. 50
halogens. preparation of chlorine Reaction of iodine and text book
Equations of gas. iron wool. Chlorine gas, litmus
reaction of To describe reaction of Observe the rate of these papers.
halogens with halogens with metals. reactions; hence deduce
metals. To write balanced order of their reactivity
Reaction of chemical equations of of halogens.
halogens with reactions involving Re-write word equations
water. halogens. as chemical equations
To describe reaction of then balance them.
halogens with water and Supervised practice.
the results obtained. Bubbling chlorine gas
through water.
Carry out litmus test for
the water.
Explain the observations.

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3 By the end of the lesson,
the learner should be
able to: Teacher elucidates uses
Some uses of To state uses of of halogens and their
halogens and halogens and their compounds.
their compounds. Make A comparative
compounds. To describe physical analysis of tabulated
Noble Gases. properties of noble physical properties of
CHEMICAL Comparative gases. noble gases.
FAMILIES physical To explain physical Teacher elucidates uses
of noble gases. text book
STRUCTURE properties of properties of noble Chart- dot and cross
1 & BONDING noble gases. gases. Q/A: Review valence K.L.B. BOOK II pp 52
electrons of atoms of diagrams.
STRUCTURE Uses of noble State uses of noble Models for bonding.
& BONDING gases. gases. elements in groups I, II,
Chemical Describe role of valence III, VII and VIII.
bonds. Ionic electrons in determining Q/A: Review group I
bond. chemical bonding. and group VII elements.
Ionic bond Explain formation of Discuss formation of
representation. ionic bonding. ionic bond.
Use dot and cross Drawing diagrams of
diagrams to represent ionic bonds.
ionic bonding.

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Discuss the group ionic
structures of NaCl.
By the end of the lesson, Teacher gives examples
the learner should be of other ionic
able to: substances: KNO3,
Describe the crystalline potassium bromide, Ca
ionic compound. (NO3)2, sodium iodide.
Give examples of ionic Analyse tabulated
Grant ionic substances. comparative physical
structures. Describe physical properties of ionic
properties of ionic compounds.
Physical
compounds. Teacher asks probing
properties of
Explain the differences questions. Giant sodium chloride
STRUCTURE ionic K.L.B. BOOK II PP 56-
2 in the physical Exposition: Shared pair model.
& BONDING compounds. 58
Covalent properties of ionic of electrons in a text book
bond. compounds. hydrogen molecule,
Explain the formation of H2O, NH3, Cl2, and
Co-ordinate
covalent bond CO2.
bond.
Use dot and cross Drawing of dot-and-
diagrams to represent cross diagrams of
covalent bond. covalent bonds.
To describe the co- Exposition- teacher
ordinate bond explains the nature of
To represent co-ordinate co-ordinate bond.
bond diagrammatically. Students represent co-
ordinate bond
diagrammatically.

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By the end of the lesson,
the learner should be Discussion ? To explain
able to: formation of the giant
To describe the structure and give
molecular structure. examples of substance
Molecular To give examples of exhibiting molecular
substance exhibiting structure.
structure.
molecular structure Discuss comparative
Trend in
To describe van- der - physical properties of
physical
waals forces. substances. exhibiting text book
properties of
To explain the trend in molecular structure. Sugar, naphthalene,
molecular
STRUCTURE physical properties of Explain variation in the iodine rhombic
3 structures. K.L.B. BOOK IIP 65
& BONDING molecular structures. physical properties. sulphur.
Giant atomic Diagrams in
To describe giant Diagrammatic
structure in textbooks.
atomic structure in representation of
diamond.
diamond. diamond.
Giant atomic
structure in To state uses of Discuss uses of
graphite. diamond. diamond.
To describe giant Diagrammatic
atomic structure in representation of
graphite. graphite.
To state uses of Discuss uses of graphite.
graphite.

Discussion:
Detailed analysis of
comparative physical
properties of metals and
their uses.
By the end of the lesson, Probing questions &
the learner should be brief explanations.
able to: Group experiments-
To describe mutual Construct electrical
Metallic bond. electronic forces circuits incorporating a
Uses of some between electrons and magnesium ribbon, then
metals. nuclei. aluminum foil, then
Physical To describe metallic sulphur in turns.
properties of bond. The brightness of the
elements in To compare physical bulb is noted in each
periods. properties of metals. case.
STRUCTURE Physical To state uses of some Discuss the observations
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SUB-TOPIC metals.
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PROPERTIES elements in To compare electrical electrons.
AND TRENDS period 3. conductivity of Analyse comparative
ACROSS Chemical elements in period 3 physical properties
PERIOD properties of To compare other presented in form of a text book K.L.B. BOOK IIP 70
4-5 THREE elements in physical properties of table. K.L.B. BOOK II PP. 79-
The periodic table. 80
PROPERTIES period 3. elements across period Explain the trend in the
AND TRENDS Chemical 3. physical properties
ACROSS properties of To compare reactions of given.
PERIOD elements in elements in period 3 Q/A: Products of
THREE the third with oxygen. reactions of Na, Mg, Al,
period. To compare reactions of P, & S with oxygen.
Oxides of elements in period 3 Discuss the trend in their
period 3 with water reactivity; identify basic
elements. To identify bonds across and acidic oxides.
Chlorides of elements in period 3. Exercise ? balanced
period 3 To explain chemical chemical equations for
elements. behavior of their oxide. the above reactions.
To explain chemical Q/A: Review reaction of
behavior of their sodium, Mg, chlorine,
chlorides. with water.
To describe hydrolysis Infer that sodium is most
reaction. reactive metal; non-
metals do not react with
water.
Comparative analysis,
discussion and
explanation.

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4 By the end of the lesson, Descriptive approach.
the learner should be Teacher exposes new
able to: concepts.
Define a salt.
Class experiments-
Describe various types Dissolve salts in 5 cc of text book
Types of salts. of salts and give several Sulphates, chlorides,
water.
Solubility of examples in each case. Record the solubility in nitrates, carbonates of
1 SALTS salts in water. To test solubility of a table, various metals. K.L.B. BOOK II P. 91
Solubility of various salts in cold Oxides, hydroxides,
Analyse the results.
bases in water. water/warm water. Class experiments- of various metals,
To test solubility of litmus papers.
Dissolve salts in 5cc of
various bases in water. water.
To carry out litmus test Carry out litmus tests.
on the resulting Discuss the results.
solutions.
Experimental and
descriptive treatments of
By the end of the lesson, preparation of salts e.g.
the learner should be ZnSO4, CuSO4, NaCl
able to: and Pb(NO3)2.
Methods of To describe various Group experiments- CuO, H2SO4, HCl,
preparing methods of preparing preparation of iron (II)
various salts. some salts. NaOH, PbCO3, dil
2 SALTS sulphide by direct HNO3. K.L.B. BOOK II pp96
Direct To describe direct synthesis.
synthesis of a synthesis of a salt. Iron,
Give other examples of Sulphur
salts. To write balanced salts prepared by direct
equations for the synthesis.
reactions. Students write down
corresponding balanced
equations.

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Q/A: Ions present in
By the end of the lesson, given reactants.
the learner should be Deduce the products of
able to: double decomposition
To identify spectator reactions.
ions in double Give examples of
decomposition equations.
reactions. Supervised practice.
To write ionic equations Group experiments- To
Ionic correctly. investigate effects of
equations. To state effects of heat heat on Na2CO3, PbNO3, MgSO4
Effects of heat on carbonates. K2CO3, CaCO3, solutions.
3 SALTS on carbonates. To predict products ZnCO3, PbCO3, e.t.c. Various carbonates. K.L.B. BOOK II
Effects of heat resulting from heating Observe various colour Common metal
on nitrates. metal carbonates. changes before, during nitrates.
Effects of heat To state effects of heat and after heating. Common sulphates.
on sulphates. on nitrates. Write equations for the
To predict products reactions.
resulting from heating Group experiments- To
metal nitrates. investigate effects of
To state effects of heat heat on various metal
on sulphates. nitrates.
To predict products Group experiments- To
results from heating investigate effects of
metal sulphates. heat on various
sulphates.

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Prepare a sample of
various salts.
Expose them to the
atmosphere overnight.
Students classify the
By the end of the lesson, salts as hygroscopic,
the learner should be deliquescent and / or
able to: efflorescent.
To define hygroscopic Teacher elucidates uses
deliquescent and of salts.
efflorescent salts. Group experiments- to
To give examples of identify conductors and
Hygroscopy, hygroscopic non-conductors.
Deliquescence deliquescent and Explain the difference in Various solids, bulb,
and efflorescent salts. (non) conductivities. battery, & wires.
SALTS Efflorescence. To state uses of salts Group experiments- to Molten candle wax
EFFECTS OF Uses of salts. To test for electrical identify electrolytes in Sugar
AN ELECTRIC Electrical conductivities of molten form. Sulphur
CURRENT ON conductivity. substances. Explain the difference in Lead oxide.
4-5 SUBSTANCES. Molten To test for electrical molten electrolytes. Graphite electrodes K.L.B. BOOK II P. 114
EFFECTS OF electrolytes. conductivities molten Descriptive approach
Battery
AN ELECTRIC Electrolysis. electrolytes. punctuated with Q/A. Various aqueous
CURRENT ON Aqueous To define electrolysis To investigate chemical solutions switch bulb.
SUBSTANCES. electrolytes. To describe the process effect of an electric Various aqueous
Electrodes. of electrolysis in terms current. solutions switch.
Reaction on of charge movement. Classify the solutions as
electrodes. To define an electrolyte electrolyte or non -
To test for electrical electrolytes.
conductivities of Discuss the electrical
electrodes. properties of the
To describe half- solutions.
equation reactions at the To demonstrate ?
cathode and anode Electrolysis of molten
lead (II) bromide
Observe colour changes
Explanation of half-
equations and reactions
at the electrodes.

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5 By the end of the lesson,
the learner should be Completing a table of
able to: electrolysis of binary
To define a binary electrolytes.
electrolyte. Discussion and
To state the products of explanations.
EFFECTS OF Binary a binary electrolyte. Experiment- Left
AN ELECTRIC electrolyte. To state application of overnight. text book
CURRENT ON Application of electrolysis. Electroplating an iron Silver nitrate
1 SUBSTANCES. electrolysis. To describe nail with silver nitrate/ Iron nail K.L.B. BOOK II P.127
CARBON AND Electroplating. electroplating process. copper sulphate. Complete circuit
SOME OF ITS Allotropy. Define allotropes and Brief discussion. battery.
COMPOUNDS. allotropy. Teacher exposes new
Identify allotropes of terms.
carbon. Review covalent bond.
Represent diamond and Discuss boding in
graphite diamond and graphite.
diagrammatically.

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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.
Physical and By the end of the lesson, Teacher demonstration-
chemical the learner should be Prepare oxygen and pass
properties of able to: dry oxygen into a tube
diamond, Describe physical and containing carbon. Heat Charcoal, graphite.
graphite and chemical properties of the carbon. Observe Carbon, limewater,
amorphous diamond, graphite and effects on limewater. tube, limewater
carbon amorphous carbon. Teacher demonstration ? stand& Bunsen
Burning State uses of carbon Burn strongly a mixture burner.
carbon and allotropes. of carbon and CuO on a CuO, pounded
CARBON AND oxygen. Describe reaction of charcoal, Bunsen
2 SOME OF ITS bottle top. K.L.B. BOOK II pp 134
Reduction carbon with oxygen. Observe colour changes burner& bottle top
COMPOUNDS. properties of Describe reduction Conc. HNO3,
and give underlying
carbon. properties of carbon. explanation limewater.
Reaction of Show reduction Teacher demonstration- Lime water,
carbon with properties of carbon. reaction of carbon with Magnesium ribbon,
acids. Describe reaction of hot conc HNO3. Universal indicator,
Preparation of carbon with acids. Write balanced lit candle.
CO2. Prepare CO2 in the lab. equations for the
Properties of Describe properties of reaction.
CO2. CO2 Review effects of heat
on carbonates.
Group
experiments/teacher
demonstration-
preparation of CO2.
Simple experiments to
determine properties of
CO2.
Discuss the observations.

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Chemical Give examples of
equations for By the end of the lesson, reactions. Write
the learner should be corresponding balanced
reactions
CARBON AND involving able to: chemical equations.
Write balanced CO2. Discuss briefly the uses K.L.B. BOOK II
3 SOME OF ITS CO2. text book
COMPOUNDS. Uses of CO2. State uses of CO2 of CO2. PP.139-140
Carbon To describe preparation Teacher demonstration:
of carbon monoxide in preparation of carbon
monoxide lab
preparation. the lab monoxide in the lab.
Make observations.
By the end of the lesson,
Description of properties
Chemical the learner should be of carbon monoxide.
properties of able to: Discussion and writing
carbon To describe chemical
of chemical equations.
monoxide. properties of carbon Discuss the observations
Carbonates monoxide.
above.
and hydrogen To write chemical Write chemical
carbonates. equations for reactions equations for the
Heating of carbonates and reactions.
carbonates hydrogen carbonates Discuss the above
and hydrogen with acids.
observations.
carbonates. To write equations for Write corresponding
CARBON AND Extraction of reaction of carbonates text book
balanced equations. K.L.B. BOOK II PP.
4-5 SOME OF ITS sodium and hydrogen Discuss each step of the text book, chart 144-145
COMPOUNDS. carbonate carbonates on heating. process. text book
from trona. To draw schematic
Write relevant equations.
Solvay diagram for extraction Discuss each step of the
process of of sodium carbonates.
process.
preparing To draw schematic Write relevant equations.
sodium diagram for extraction Discuss the carbon cycle
carbonate. of sodium carbonates.
and processes that
Importance of To discuss: - increase/ reduce amount
carbon in Importance of carbon in
of CO2 in the air.
nature. & its nature. Uses of CO2 in soft
effects on the &
drinks and fire
environment. Effects of carbon on the extinguishers.
environment.

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