In SSS 2 Chemistry, students explore the intricacies of chemical reactions and the behavior of substances.
This article provides a detailed breakdown of the scheme of work, focusing on areas such as the periodic table, acid-base reactions, and electrolysis.
The layout for each term ensures that learners can grasp complex theories with a balanced mix of practical and theoretical lessons.
Recommended textbooks are also included to supplement classroom teachings.
SSS 2 CHEMISTRY First Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Periodic Table I
- Overview of the periodic table
- Classification of elements into groups and periods
- Properties of elements across periods
Week 2: Periodic Table II
- Trends in properties down groups
- Properties of alkali metals, halogens, and noble gases
- Applications of periodic table trends
Week 3: Chemical Reactions I
- Introduction to chemical reactions
- Types of chemical reactions
- Writing and balancing chemical equations
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Week 4: Chemical Reactions II
- Factors affecting the rate of chemical reactions
- Catalysts and their effects on reactions
- Practical examples of chemical reactions
Week 5: Chemical Equilibrium
- Definition of chemical equilibrium
- Le Chatelier’s principle
- Applications of equilibrium in chemical processes
Week 6: Mass-Volume Relationships
- Stoichiometry of chemical reactions
- Calculation of mass and volume in chemical reactions
- Molarity and molality
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Volumes in Chemical Reactions
- Calculating volumes of gases in chemical reactions
- Avogadro’s law and gas volumes
- Real-life applications of gas laws
Week 9: Acid-Base Reactions
- Definition and examples of acids and bases
- Theories of acids and bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, Lewis)
- Neutralization reactions
Week 10: Acid-Base Titration
- Concept of titration
- Indicators and their use in titration
- Practical: Carrying out acid-base titration and calculations
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 CHEMISTRY Second Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Water
- Properties of water
- Water as a universal solvent
- Hardness of water and its treatment
- Solubility
Week 2: Hydrogen
- Physical and chemical properties of hydrogen
- Preparation of hydrogen
- Uses of hydrogen in industries
Week 3: Oxygen
- Properties of oxygen
- Preparation and collection of oxygen
- Uses of oxygen in combustion and respiration
Week 4: Halogens
- Properties of halogens (fluorine, chlorine, bromine, iodine)
- Trends in the reactivity of halogens
- Uses of halogens in daily life
Week 5: Nitrogen I
- Properties of nitrogen
- Nitrogen cycle in nature
- Laboratory and Industrial preparation of nitrogen
Week 6: Nitrogen II
- Nitrogen compounds (ammonia, nitrates)
- Haber process for the synthesis of ammonia
- Uses of nitrogen compounds
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Sulphur
- Properties of sulphur
- Allotropes of sulphur
- Industrial applications of sulphur
Week 9: Sulphur (IV) Oxide
- Preparation and properties of sulphur (IV) oxide
- Environmental effects of sulphur (IV) oxide
- Industrial uses of sulphur (IV) oxide
Week 10: Compounds of Sulphur
- Sulphur compounds (e.g., sulphuric acid)
- Contact process for the production of sulphuric acid
- Uses of sulphuric acid in industries
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 CHEMISTRY Third Term Scheme of Work
Week 1: Oxides
- Types of oxides (acidic, basic, neutral, and amphoteric)
- Preparation of oxides
- Properties of oxides
Week 2: Oxidation-Reduction (REDOCHEMISTRY Reaction)
- Definition of oxidation and reduction
- Redox reactions and their balancing
- Applications of redox reactions in daily life
Week 3: Oxidizing and Reducing Agents
- Identification of oxidizing and reducing agents in reactions
- Common examples of oxidizing and reducing agents
- Applications in chemical processes
Week 4: Ionic Theory
- Concept of ionization
- Dissociation of electrolytes
- Electrochemical series
- Electrochemical cell
Week 5: Electrolysis
- Principles of electrolysis
- Electrolytes and electrodes
- Applications of electrolysis in industries
Week 6: Faraday’s Laws of Electrolysis and Calculations
- Faraday’s first and second laws of electrolysis
- Calculation of mass and charge in electrolysis
- Practical applications of Faraday’s laws
Week 7: Mid-Term Break
Week 8: Hydrocarbons
- Definition of hydrocarbons
- Classification of hydrocarbons (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes)
- General properties of hydrocarbons
Week 9: Saturated and Unsaturated Hydrocarbons
- Definition and examples of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
- Chemical properties of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
- Reactions of saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons
Week 10: Alkynes: Ethylene Preparation, Properties, and Uses
- Preparation of ethylene (C2H2)
- Physical and chemical properties of ethylene
- Industrial and everyday applications of ethylene
Week 11: Revision
Week 12: Examination
Week 13: Closing
SSS 2 CHEMISTRY Recommended Textbook
- New School Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools – Osei Yaw Ababio
- Essential Chemistry for Senior Secondary Schools – I. L. Maduekwe
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The SSS 2 Chemistry scheme of work introduces you to a wide range of chemical processes and reactions.
You begin with topics like the periodic table and chemical reactions in the first term, then move on to explore water, halogens, and nitrogen compounds in the second term.
By the third term, you dive into redox reactions, ionic theory, and the fundamentals of hydrocarbons.
Each term’s lessons, supported by textbooks, guide your understanding of chemistry in both theory and practice.
DISCLAIMER: Everything on this page is based on our research of what is obtainable for schools in all the states in the country, including government and some private schools. Schemes of work normally undergo a series of reviews and some schools modify them to suit their specific needs.
While we do all our possible best to keep up with the latest and approved schemes of work in the country, check the specific template your school uses. For example, some private secondary schools integrate the British curriculum. If you teach in such schools, expect to see slight changes to what we offer on this page. If you have any questions or require personalised support, kindly feel free to contact us.
