SS3 Chemistry
SS3 Chemistry is a structured course designed to help students develop a strong understanding of Chemistry and prepare effectively for senior secondary school examinations.
The course covers important areas of SS3 Chemistry, including general properties and extractions of common metals such as Sodium, Calcium, Aluminium, transition metals, tin iron, alloys, etc second aspect of organic chemistry such as alkanones, alkanals, alkanoic acid, alkanoates, fat and oils, soap and detergents, carbohydrates, proteins and amino acids, synthetic polymers, nuclear chemistry and environmental pollution and other relevant topics in the SS3 Chemistry curriculum.
Lessons are presented in a clear and practical manner, with explanations, examples, equations, exercises, and revision activities to help students understand and apply chemical principles.
The course is suitable for students preparing for WAEC, NECO, JAMB and other senior secondary school Chemistry examinations.
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What you'll learn
- Explain the physical and chemical properties of metals and describe their extraction, properties and uses.
- Describe the extraction, properties and uses of important metals such as sodium, calcium, aluminium, tin, iron and copper.
- Explain the formation, properties and uses of common alloys and compounds of metals.
- Explain corrosion and rusting of iron, including the electrochemical theory and methods of prevention.
- Describe the structures, nomenclature, preparation and properties of important organic compounds, including alkanals, alkanones, alkanoic acids and alkanoates.
- Explain the composition, properties and chemical reactions of fats, oils, soaps and detergents.
- Classify carbohydrates and explain the structures, properties, chemical tests, hydrolysis and uses of sugars and polysaccharides.
- Explain the structure and formation of amino acids and proteins, including peptide bond formation, hydrolysis and chemical tests for proteins.
- Define polymers and distinguish between addition and condensation polymerisation, thermoplastics and thermosetting plastics.
- Explain radioactivity, radioactive emissions and simple nuclear equations, including the uses and hazards of radiation.
- Explain environmental pollution, its major types, causes, effects and methods of control.
- Apply chemical principles, equations and calculations to solve problems involving metals, organic compounds, polymers, nuclear chemistry and environmental chemistry.
What's Included
- Develop a strong understanding of important inorganic, organic, physical and nuclear chemistry concepts.
- Understand how metals are extracted, processed and used in everyday life and industry.
- Gain practical knowledge of organic compounds found in foods, fuels, soaps, detergents and other products.
- Develop the ability to interpret chemical equations, reactions and processes.
- Understand the chemistry behind corrosion, rusting, polymerisation and petroleum-related products.
- Learn how chemistry relates to nutrition, through the study of carbohydrates, fats, oils and proteins.
- Understand the benefits and potential hazards of radioactivity and nuclear processes.
- Develop awareness of environmental pollution and chemical approaches to its prevention and control.
- Improve their ability to apply chemical knowledge to laboratory work, calculations and real-life problems.
- Build the knowledge and confidence needed for SSCE/WAEC/NECO examinations and further study in science-related fields.