Summary

• Description:

  The MS Word document comprises Grade 10 Chemistry Term 2 Schemes of Work 2026. The PDF version is also available upon your request. The schemes of work are generated using the updated KICD-approved curriculum design and hence can be used with any KICD-approved book.

  This schemes of work provides comprehensive coverage of the Term 2 2026 Grade 10 Chemistry syllabus.

  • Number of Weeks: 14
  • Number of Lessons per Week: 5
  • Mid Term Break Week: 9
  • End of Term Exams and Assessments: 14

  It covers the following strands and sub-strands:

  • 1.0 Inorganic Chemistry
    • 1.5 Periodicity
      • Explain trends in physical properties of elements across periods and groups
      • Describe atomic size and its trend across periods and groups
      • Explain ionisation energy trends
      • Describe electronegativity trends
      • Explain electron affinity trends
      • Investigate physical properties of Group I elements
      • Investigate chemical reactions of alkali metals
      • Describe properties of Group II elements
      • Investigate properties of halogens
      • Explain trends in halogen reactivity
      • Explain properties of noble gases
      • Compare reactivity of periodic groups
      • Explain periodic trends in melting and boiling points
      • Relate periodic trends to real-life applications
      • Summarise trends in the periodic table
  • 2.0 Physical Chemistry
    • 2.1 Acids and Bases
      • Define acids and bases
      • Describe properties of acids
      • Describe properties of bases
      • Explain pH scale
      • Interpret pH values
      • Explain strong and weak acids
      • Investigate reactions of acids with metals
      • Investigate acid reactions with carbonates
      • Explain neutralisation reactions
      • Relate acids and bases to real-life uses
      • Determine strength of acids using indicators
      • Compare strong and weak acids
      • Explain safety when handling acids
      • Explain environmental effects of acids
      • Summarise properties of acids and bases
    • 2.2 Introduction to Salts
      • Define salts
      • Classify salts
      • Explain methods of preparing salts
      • Prepare salts experimentally
      • Write equations for salt preparation
      • Explain precipitation reactions
      • Investigate solubility of salts
      • Describe behaviour of salts in atmosphere
      • Explain uses of salts
      • Evaluate environmental effects of salts
      • Investigate environmental impact of fertiliser salts
      • Discuss responsible use of salts
      • Explain water hardness and salts
      • Explain removal of hardness
      • Summarise types and uses of salts
      • Review salt preparation methods
      • Analyse solubility rules
      • Apply solubility rules in reactions
      • Investigate salts in agriculture
      • Summarise learning on salts
      • Revision of salts concepts
      • Practice equations involving salts
      • Discuss environmental sustainability of salts
      • Practical assessment on salts
      • Term review
  • Revision
    • Revision of term content
    • Revision
• File Size:

  31.00 KB
• Length:

  12 pages
• Category:

  Schemes of Work
• Level:

  Grade 10
• Subject:

  CHEMISTRY
• Posted By:

  Caleb_Peter

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