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WK LSN TOPIC SUB-TOPIC OBJECTIVES T/L ACTIVITIES T/L AIDS REFERENCE REMARKS
2 1
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Redox Reactions and Oxidation Numbers
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define redox reactions in terms of electron transfer
- State rules for assigning oxidation numbers
- Calculate oxidation numbers in compounds
- Identify oxidation and reduction processes
Q/A: Review previous knowledge
- Experiment 4.1: Iron filings + copper(II) sulphate
- Experiment 4.2: Iron(II) ions + hydrogen peroxide
- Discussion on oxidation number rules with examples
Iron filings, 1M CuSO₄, 1M FeSO₄, 2M NaOH, 20V H₂O₂, test tubes
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 108-116
2 2
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Oxidation Numbers in Naming and Redox Identification
Displacement Reactions - Metals and Halogens
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Apply oxidation numbers to systematic naming
- Use oxidation numbers to identify redox reactions
- Distinguish oxidizing and reducing agents
- Track electron movement in reactions
Worked examples: Calculate oxidation numbers in complex compounds
- Practice IUPAC naming
- Exercise 4.1: Identify redox reactions using oxidation numbers
- Name compounds with variable oxidation states
Compound charts, calculators, student books, practice exercises
Various metals (Ca, Mg, Zn, Fe, Pb, Cu), metal salt solutions, halogens (Cl₂, Br₂, I₂), halide solutions
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 109-116
2 3
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Electrochemical Cells and Cell Diagrams
Standard Electrode Potentials
Calculating Cell EMF and Predicting Reactions
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Define electrode potential and EMF
- Describe electrochemical cell components
- Draw cell diagrams using correct notation
- Explain electron flow and salt bridge function
Experiment 4.5: Set up Zn/Cu cell and other metal combinations
- Measure EMF values
- Practice writing cell notation
- Learn conventional representation methods
Metal electrodes, 1M metal salt solutions, voltmeters, salt bridges, connecting wires
Standard electrode potential table, diagrams, charts showing standard conditions
Calculators, electrode potential data, worked examples, practice problems
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 123-128
2 4
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Types of Electrochemical Cells
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions I
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe functioning of primary and secondary cells
- Compare different cell types
- Explain fuel cell operation
- State applications of electrochemical cells
Study dry cell (Le Clanche) and lead-acid accumulator
- Hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell operation
- Compare cell types and applications
- Discussion on advantages/disadvantages
Cell diagrams, sample batteries, charts showing cell applications
Dilute and concentrated NaCl solutions, carbon electrodes, gas collection tubes, test equipment
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 138-141
2 5
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions II
Effect of Electrode Material on Electrolysis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Analyze electrolysis of dilute sulphuric acid
- Investigate electrolysis of metal salt solutions
- Measure gas volumes and ratios
- Apply theoretical predictions
Experiment 4.7: Electrolysis of dilute H₂SO₄ using U-tube
- Experiment 4.8: Electrolysis of MgSO₄ solution
- Collect and measure gases
- Analyze volume ratios
U-tube apparatus, 2M H₂SO₄, 0.5M MgSO₄, platinum/carbon electrodes, gas syringes
Copper and carbon electrodes, 3M CuSO₄ solution, accurate balance, beakers, connecting wires
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 146-148
3 1
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Factors Affecting Electrolysis
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Identify factors affecting preferential discharge
- Explain electrochemical series influence
- Discuss concentration and electrode effects
- Predict electrolysis products
Review electrochemical series and discharge order
- Analysis of concentration effects on product formation
- Summary of all factors affecting electrolysis
- Practice prediction problems
Electrochemical series chart, summary tables, practice exercises, student books
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 153-155
3 2
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Applications of Electrolysis I
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe electrolytic extraction of reactive metals
- Explain electroplating process
- Apply electrolysis principles to metal coating
- Design electroplating setup
Discussion: Extraction of Na, Mg, Al by electrolysis
- Practical: Electroplate iron nail with copper
- Calculate plating requirements
- Industrial applications
Iron nails, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, power supply, industrial process diagrams
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 155-157
3 3
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Applications of Electrolysis II
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Describe manufacture of NaOH and Cl₂ from brine
- Explain mercury cell operation
- Analyze industrial electrolysis processes
- Discuss environmental considerations
Study mercury cell for NaOH production
- Flow chart analysis of industrial processes
- Discussion on applications and environmental impact
- Purification of metals
Flow charts, mercury cell diagrams, environmental impact data, industrial case studies
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 155-157
3 4
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Faraday's Laws and Quantitative Electrolysis
Electrolysis Calculations I
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
State Faraday's laws of electrolysis
- Define Faraday constant
- Calculate mass deposited in electrolysis
- Relate electricity to amount of substance
Experiment 4.10: Quantitative electrolysis of CuSO₄
- Measure mass vs electricity passed
- Calculate Faraday constant
- Verify Faraday's laws
Accurate balance, copper electrodes, CuSO₄ solution, ammeter, timer, calculators
Calculators, worked examples, practice problems, gas volume data, Faraday constant
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 161-164
3 5
ELECTROCHEMISTRY
Electrolysis Calculations II
Advanced Applications and Problem Solving
By the end of the lesson, the learner should be able to:
Determine charge on ions from electrolysis data
- Calculate current-time relationships
- Solve complex multi-step problems
- Apply concepts to industrial situations
Complex problems: Determine ionic charges
- Current-time-mass relationships
- Multi-step calculations
- Industrial calculation examples
Calculators, complex problem sets, industrial data, student books
Past papers, comprehensive problem sets, industrial case studies, calculators
KLB Secondary Chemistry Form 4, Pages 161-164

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