Symbols, formulae and equations

JAMB Chemistry Revision Notes

  • Foundations of Chemistry
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  • Checked by imtiaz ahmed

Symbols and state symbols, valency, writing ionic formulae with radicals, naming compounds the IUPAC way, balancing equations, ionic equations, reaction types, and empirical and molecular formulae.

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  1. Symbols and formulae
  2. Valency and radicals
  3. Writing ionic formulae
  4. Naming compounds
  5. Balancing equations
  6. Ionic equations
  7. Types of reaction
  8. Empirical and molecular formulae

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  1. Foundations of Chemistry
    1. Introduction to chemistry
    2. Matter and separation techniques
    3. Particulate nature of matter
    4. Symbols, formulae and equations
    5. Mass and volume relationships
    6. Laboratory apparatus and practical skills
  2. Atomic Structure, Bonding and the Periodic Table
    1. Atomic structure and chemical combination
    2. Orbitals and electronic structure
    3. Chemical bonding and molecular shapes
    4. Periodic table
    5. Nuclear chemistry and radioactivity
  3. Physical Chemistry
    1. Kinetic theory and gas laws
    2. Acids, bases and salts
    3. Water, solutions and solubility
    4. Rates of chemical reactions
    5. Energy and chemical reactions
    6. Chemical equilibrium
    7. Redox reactions
    8. Electrolysis
    9. Volumetric and qualitative analysis
    10. Faraday's laws of electrolysis
    11. Electrochemical cells and corrosion
    12. Qualitative analysis of ions and gases
  4. Non-metals and Their Compounds
    1. Air and air pollution
    2. Hydrogen and its compounds
    3. Oxygen and its compounds
    4. Carbon and its compounds
    5. Nitrogen and its compounds
    6. Sulphur and its compounds
    7. The halogens
    8. Phosphorus and its compounds
    9. Silicon and its compounds
  5. Metals and Their Compounds
    1. Reactive metals, aluminium, tin and lead
    2. Iron, copper, zinc and alloys
    3. Reactivity series and extraction of metals
  6. Organic Chemistry
    1. Hydrocarbons, isomerism and alkanols
    2. Crude oil and petrochemicals
    3. Alkanoic acids, esters and polymers
    4. Alkenes, alkynes and benzene
    5. Alkanals and alkanones
    6. Fats, oils, soaps and detergents
    7. Carbohydrates and proteins
  7. Chemistry, Industry and Society
    1. Industrial chemistry
    2. Ethical, legal and social issues
    3. Chemistry of Earth and space

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