JAMB Chemistry Curriculum
Your course of study, class by class and term by term. Work through the units in order and tick each one off.
- 72 study units
- 9 terms
- SS1 to SS3
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SS1 Foundation
Matter, separation, atomic structure and basic reactions
First Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Introduction to Chemistry
Meaning, branches, practical uses, scientific method and safe investigations.
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2
Unit 02
Matter and Physical/Chemical Change
Matter, properties and differences between physical and chemical change.
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3
Unit 03
Elements, Compounds and Mixtures
Constituents, chemical combination, formulae and classification.
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4
Unit 04
Filtration, Decantation and Sieving
Insoluble solids, residue, filtrate and particle-size separation.
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5
Unit 05
Distillation, Chromatography and Crystallisation
Purification by boiling point, migration and solubility differences.
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6
Unit 06
Particle Nature of Matter
Atoms, molecules, ions and early atomic ideas; diffusion.
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7
Unit 07
Atomic Structure
Protons, neutrons and electrons; atomic/mass number.
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8
Unit 08
Isotopes and Electronic Arrangement
Isotopes, ions, shell arrangements and elemental identity.
Second Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Chemical Symbols and Formulae
Element symbols, state symbols and meaning of formulae.
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2
Unit 02
Valency, Ions and Naming Compounds
Cations/anions, valence, common radicals and simple systematic names.
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3
Unit 03
Balancing Chemical Equations
Conservation of atoms, coefficients, state symbols and simple reactions.
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4
Unit 04
Types and Properties of Chemical Bonds
Ionic, covalent and metallic bonding; dot-and-cross diagrams.
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5
Unit 05
Mole Concept and Avogadro Number
Amount of substance, molar mass, particle count.
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6
Unit 06
Empirical and Molecular Formulae
Mass composition; mole ratios; simplest/actual formula.
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7
Unit 07
Stoichiometry and Mass Relationships
Coefficients, reactants/products, relative masses and limiting ideas.
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8
Unit 08
Mass–Volume Relationships
Gas-volume relationships under stated conditions and simple yield questions.
Third Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Kinetic Theory of Gases
Gas pressure, molecular motion and conditions affecting gases.
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2
Unit 02
Boyle’s and Charles’s Laws
Relationships among pressure, volume and temperature.
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3
Unit 03
Acids, Bases and Alkalis
Definitions, examples, properties and reactions.
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4
Unit 04
Indicators, pH and Neutralisation
Acidity scales, indicators and neutralisation equations.
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5
Unit 05
Salts and Preparation Techniques
Salt formation, precipitation, titration and crystallisation choices.
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6
Unit 06
Water, Hardness and Purification
Properties of water; dissolved ions; treatment and safety.
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7
Unit 07
Periodic Table and Chemical Trends
Groups, periods, metals and non-metals; basic patterns.
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8
Unit 08
Carbon and Its Allotropes
Diamond, graphite, carbon structures and selected compounds.
SS2 Development
Bonding, physical chemistry, inorganics and electrochemistry
First Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Periodic Trends and Group Chemistry
Atomic radius; ionisation energy; metallic character.
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2
Unit 02
Chemical Bonding and Structure
Ionic; covalent; metallic bonding; structure/property.
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3
Unit 03
Electronic Configuration and Orbitals
Subshells; filling principles; valence orbitals.
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4
Unit 04
Energy Changes in Reactions
Exothermic/endothermic reactions; enthalpy profiles.
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5
Unit 05
Calorimetry and Hess's Law
q = mcΔT; enthalpy cycles; formation enthalpy.
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6
Unit 06
Rates of Chemical Reactions
Collision theory; activation energy.
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7
Unit 07
Rate Experiments and Graphs
Initial rates; gas volume/time; reaction progress.
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8
Unit 08
Chemical Equilibrium Fundamentals
Dynamic equilibrium; reversible reactions.
Second Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Le Châtelier's Principle
Temperature; pressure; concentration effects.
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2
Unit 02
Industrial Equilibria
Ammonia and sulphuric acid production.
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3
Unit 03
Quantitative Acids and Bases
Mole ratios; concentration; titration procedures.
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4
Unit 04
Solubility and Crystallisation
Solubility curves; supersaturation; hydrated crystals.
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5
Unit 05
Oxidation, Reduction and Oxidation Numbers
Electron transfer; oxidation-state rules.
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6
Unit 06
Electrolysis Fundamentals
Electrodes; electrolytes; selective discharge.
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7
Unit 07
Faraday's Laws
Charge Q = It; mass deposited; mole of electrons.
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8
Unit 08
Corrosion and Electrochemical Applications
Rusting; coatings; industrial electroplating.
Third Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Hydrogen and Its Compounds
Preparation; properties; test; applications.
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2
Unit 02
Oxygen, Oxides and Ozone
Preparation; combustion; acid/base oxides.
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3
Unit 03
Halogens and Their Reactions
Group trends; displacement; hydrogen halides.
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4
Unit 04
Nitrogen and Ammonia
Nitrogen cycle; NH3 properties; fertilisers.
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5
Unit 05
Sulphur and Sulphur Compounds
Allotropes; SO2; sulphuric acid manufacture.
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6
Unit 06
Phosphorus and Silicon
Properties; industrial uses; silicates and glass.
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7
Unit 07
Atmospheric Chemistry and Pollution
Air composition; greenhouse gases; acid rain.
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8
Unit 08
SS2 Inorganic Practical and Revision
Gas tests; salt tests; reaction equations.
SS3 Mastery
Organic chemistry, metals, analysis and full-course revision
First Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Alkanes and Structural Isomerism
Homologous series; nomenclature; crude oil.
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2
Unit 02
Alkenes and Addition Reactions
Unsaturation; bromine-water test; polymerisation.
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3
Unit 03
Alkynes and Aromatic Compounds
Multiple bonds; benzene; reactions.
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4
Unit 04
Alcohols, Aldehydes and Ketones
Functional groups; oxidation; tests.
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5
Unit 05
Carboxylic Acids and Esters
Preparation; esterification; uses.
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6
Unit 06
Soaps, Detergents and Polymers
Saponification; surfactants; addition/condensation polymers.
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7
Unit 07
Crude Oil and Petrochemicals
Fractional distillation; cracking; environmental impacts.
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8
Unit 08
Organic Identification and Reaction Maps
Functional group tests; conversion pathways.
Second Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Metals and Their Extraction
Reactivity series; reduction; ore treatment.
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2
Unit 02
Properties and Uses of Common Metals
Iron; aluminium; copper; alloys.
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3
Unit 03
Quantitative Volumetric Analysis
Titration; concentration; stoichiometry.
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4
Unit 04
Qualitative Analysis of Cations
Flame tests; hydroxide/ammonia tests.
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5
Unit 05
Qualitative Analysis of Anions and Gases
Precipitation tests; gas identification.
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6
Unit 06
Nuclear Chemistry and Radioactivity
Decay types; nuclear equations and uses.
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7
Unit 07
Chemistry in Society and Industry
Industrial processes; sustainable chemistry; safety.
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8
Unit 08
Integrated Quantitative Chemistry
Moles; gases; equilibrium; electrolysis.
Third Term 8 units
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1
Unit 01
Atomic Structure and Periodic Trends Review
Electron arrangement; periodic prediction.
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2
Unit 02
Bonding, Formulae and Stoichiometry Review
Structures; balancing; calculations.
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3
Unit 03
Energy, Rates and Equilibrium Review
Profiles; rate graphs; industrial conditions.
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4
Unit 04
Inorganic and Organic Chemistry Review
Groups; metals; organic tests.
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5
Unit 05
Practical Chemistry Skill Review
Filtration; titration; gas identification; safety.
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6
Unit 06
SSCE Structured Examination Practice
Equations; calculations; essay responses.
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7
Unit 07
UTME Objective and Time Practice
Concept traps; numerical choice problems.
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8
Unit 08
Final Diagnostic and Remediation
Error record; formula recall; experimental judgement.