SSS 2 Chemistry Syllabus1. SSS 2 Periodic Table- Introduction to the periodic table
- Structure and arrangement of elements
- Periods and groups
- Atomic number and atomic mass
- Properties of elements based on their positions in the periodic table
2. SSS 2 Chemical Reactions- Types of chemical reactions (combination, decomposition, displacement, and double displacement)
- Balancing chemical equations
- Stoichiometry and mole concept
3. SSS 2 Mass, Volume Relationships- Calculating mass, volume, and density
- Avogadro's law and the mole concept
- Gas laws and their applications
4. SSS 2 Acid-Base Reactions- Properties of acids and bases
- Acid-base indicators
- pH scale and calculations
- Neutralization reactions
5. SSS 2 Water- Properties of water
- Water cycle and its importance
- Solutions and solubility
- Water pollution and treatment
6. SSS 2 Air- Composition of air
- Properties of gases
- Air pollution and its effects
- Greenhouse effect and global warming
7. SSS 2 Hydrogen- Properties and uses of hydrogen
- Preparation of hydrogen gas
- Hydrogen as a fuel
8. SSS 2 Oxygen- Properties and uses of oxygen
- Preparation of oxygen gas
- Oxidation reactions
9. SSS 2 Halogens- Properties and uses of halogens
- Halogen displacement reactions
- Halogens in organic compounds
10. SSS 2 Nitrogen- Properties and uses of nitrogen
- Nitrogen cycle and its importance
- Nitrogen fixation
- Fertilizers and their impact on the environment
11. SSS 2 Sulphur- Properties and uses of sulphur
- Sulphur cycle and its importance
- Sulphur dioxide and acid rain
- Sulphur compounds in industry
12. SSS 2 Oxidation-Reduction (Redox) Reactions- Oxidation and reduction reactions
- Redox reactions in everyday life
- Electrochemical cells and batteries
13. SSS 2 Ionic Theory- Ionic compounds and their properties
- Formation and naming of ionic compounds
- Ionic bonding and lattice energy
14. SSS 2 Electrolysis- Electrolytes and non-electrolytes
- Electrolysis of aqueous solutions
- Faraday's laws of electrolysis
15. SSS 2 Hydrocarbons- Introduction to hydrocarbons
- Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
- Nomenclature of hydrocarbons
- Isomerism in hydrocarbons
16. SSS 2 Alkanols- Introduction to alkanols (alcohols)
- Properties and uses of alkanols
- Fermentation and distillation
- Ethanol as a biofuel
Note: This syllabus is intended as a guide and may be subject to adjustments or additions based on the curriculum requirements and the discretion of the educational institution.
This course is helpful for the following exams: SSS 2