Chemistry Syllabus grade VIII for AKU - EB Schools

Chemistry 

Based on national curriculum 2006

                        Latest Revision April 2018

Concepts

 

1st term

         

          Specific learning objectives

 

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1-Introduction to

      chemistry

1.1    Chemistry and its Branches

 

 

1.2 Chemistry and Society.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

1.3 Contribution of Muslim scientists

 

The students will be able to:

 

1.1.1. define chemistry.

 

1.1.2 differentiate the main branches of

           chemistry. 

 

1.2.1 Enlist major applications of different

          branches of  chemistry.

 

1.2.2  Impact of chemistry in improving the living standards in

       (Economic, Social, Cultural, psychological and physiological fields                 of life)

 

1.2.3 Define the units used in chemistry.

 

1.3.1 Explain the contribution of Muslim scientists in chemistry.

 

 

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2- Atom and its  

    Structure.

2.1    Atom and its history.

 

2.2 Atomic number and Mass number

 

 

 

2.3 Isotopes

 

Students should be able to:

 

2.1.1 Describe the main features of Dalton’s atomic theory.

 

 2.2.1 Define atomic number (Z) and mass number (A) in terms of

          proton and neutron number;

2.2.2  Draw the structure of atom of elements (1-20)

          Interpret and use symbols of elements (Z = 1-20)

 

2.4.1. Define and explain the term isotopes by citing some examples;

          ( C, H and Cl )

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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3-states of matter

3.1 matter and its properties

 

3.3 effect of heat on arrangement of

      particles

3.5 application of condensation and

      evaporation in nature (water cycle)

 

Students will be able to:

3.1.1 Define matter;

3.1.2 Describe the properties of three common states of matter;

3.3.2 Investigate the effect of heat on particle motion (melting, freezing and boiling).       

3.4.2. Describe the role of evaporation and condensation in the water cycle.

 

 

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4. Matter in bulk (element. Compound and mixture)

 

4.1 Element , compound and mixture

 

Students will be able to:

 

 

4.1.1 Define element ,  compound and mixture

 

4.1.2 Differentiate between

         i.    molecule of element and molecule of compound.

         ii.   compound and mixture.

4.1.3 Identity examples of compounds and mixtures from their                    surroundings.

4.1.4  Explain uses of common mixture in daily life;

 

 

 

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5- Periodic Table

5.1     Periodic table and its

          Characteristics

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

5.2 Metals and non-metals

 

 

5.3 Shells and sub-shells

 

5.4 Electronic configuration

 

2nd Term

Students should be able to :

5.1.1 Describe the historical background and development of the              periodic table(PT);

5.1.2  Point out and explain the deficiency of Mendeleeve’s periodic table;

5.1.3 State the importance of periodic table and its applications;

5.1.4 State and explain Modern Periodic Law;

5.1.5 Explain periodic table as an arrangement of the elements in the                 order of increasing atomic number;

5.2.1 Describe trends in properties( ionization potential, electro negativity, electron affinity, metallic and non-metallic character) along the period and down the group;

5.2.1 Differentiate between metals and non-metals based on their location in the periodic table

5.3.1 Differentiate between shells and sub shells

 5.4.1 Define electronic configuration. 

5.4.2 Determine the electronic arrangement (K,L,M) and electronic configuration (s,p)of the first twenty elements using their atomic number.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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6- Chemical Reaction

6.1 Chemical reactions

 

6.2 Types of chemical

       reaction

6.3 Energy changes in

      chemical reactions

6.4 Laws of chemical

       combinations

 

 

6.5 Chemical equation and          balancing of chemical reactions.

   

 

 

Students should be able to:

6.1.1. Differentiate between chemical and physical changes with the   help of examples;

6.2.1 Explain types of reactions i.e addition, decomposition, displacement and combustion with examples;

6.3.1 Explain energy changes (exothermic,

         endothermic) in chemical reaction;

6.4.1 State and explain the given laws of laws of combination

         i.   law of conservation of mass

        ii.   law of definite proportion

        iii. law of multiple proportion

6.5.1 Define chemical equation.

6.5.2 Describe characteristics of chemical equations.

6.5.3. Explain balancing of chemical reactions (trial and error method) by giving examples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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7- Chemical bonding

7.1 Chemical bond and its 

     Formation

 

 

 

 

 

7.2 Types of chemical bond

 

 

 

7.3 Lewis structures of molecules

Students should be able to:

7.1.1. Define a chemical bond.

 

7.1.2.  Describe the factors leading to the formation of chemical bond;

7.1.3. Describe the relation between electronic configuration and stability of elements.

 

7.2.1   Define types of bond: ionic, covalent and coordinate covalent                  bond.

7.2.2 Describe the formation of different type of bonds

7.2.3 Explain single double and triple covalent bond.

 

7.3.1   draw lewis structures of simple molecules ( like H2O, Cl2, CH4

           etc)

 

 

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8- Acid, Base and Salts

 

 8.1 Introduction to Acids, Bases and Salts

 

 

8.2 Properties and Uses of acids Alkalis and salts

 

 

 

 

Students will be able to:

 

8.1.1 Define the terms acid and base on the basis of Arrhenius, Lowery-     Bronsted and Lewis concept;

 

8.1.2 Define salts;

8.2.1 Describe the properties of acids, bases and salts;

 

8.2.2Enlist the use of acids, bases and salts in daily life

 

 

 

 

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9-  Solutions

 

9.1 Solute, Solvent and Solution

And Types of solution

 

9.2 Saturated, Unsaturated and Supersaturated Solute

 

Students will be able to:

 

9.1.1 Differentiate the term solute, solvent and solution;

9.1.2  Explain the different type types of solutions involving three sates of matter;

 

9.2.1 Compare unsaturated, saturated and supersaturated solutions;

9.2.2 Prepare saturated and unsaturated solutions;

   

 

 

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10- Introduction of Electro chemistry

10.1 Oxidation Reduction and  

      

10.2  Electrolysis and Electrolytic cell

Students will be able to:

 

10.1.1 Define the term oxidation and reduction;

10.1.2 Differentiate between cathode and anode;

10.2.2  Explain the process of electrolysis;

10.2.3 differentiate between electrolytic cell and voltaic cell;

10.2.4    describe and sketch electrolytic cell;

 

 

 

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11- Organic Chemistry

 

11.1   Introduction to Organic Compounds

11.2 Hydrocarbons

(Saturated and unsaturated)

 

 

 

11.3 Functional groups and homologous series

 

Students should be able to:

 

11.1.1 Describe the history or origin of organic chemistry

 

11.2.1 Define hydrocarbons;

11.2.3 Differentiate saturated and unsaturated hydrocarbons by giving examples;

 

11.3.1 Define functional group with the help of some examples such as alcohol, ether, alkyl halide etc.

 

 

 

 

 

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Suggested Text Book:

1.            Christopher N. Prescott, Chemistry: A course for ‘O’ level.

2.            Carvan And Ilmi Grade 9

Suggested reference Books:

1.            Osei Yan Ababio, New School Chemistry (revised edition), FEP International private limited, Pakistan

2.            M. Younas Mirza, Chemistry for ‘O’ Levels. Ferozsons.

3.            Chemistry text books of KPK, Punjab, Sindh and National book foundation class 9

4.            Raymond Chang, Essential Chemistry.

5.             Science for grade 8th by Punjab Textbook Board

6.            Any text book of class 11 chemistry ( Punjab, KPK, Sindh and National book foundation)

 

 

 

 


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