Chemistry (New) Form 1 Syllabus

Demonstrate mastery of basic concepts, theories and principles in Chemistry
1. Demonstrate mastery of concepts, theories and principles in Chemistry
  1. Describe the concept of Chemistry (meaning, branches, applications and relationships with other disciplines)
  2. Discuss the contribution of Chemistry in the development of modern society
  3. Describe the concept of matter (physical and chemical changes of matter)
  4. Describe the concepts of chemical elements (criteria for assigning chemical symbols), compounds (binary compound) and mixtures (types of solution and separation of mixtures)
  5. Compare the properties of compounds with those of constituent elements
  6. Explain the concept of the periodic table (1st 20 elements in the Periodic Table; metals and non- metals)
Conduct experiments in Chemistry
1. Conduct experiments in Chemistry
  1. Describe basic Chemistry laboratory skills (chemistry laboratory rules and safety measures, first aid, fire and firefighting, and Chemistry laboratory apparatus)
  2. Perform experiments on the changes of matter from one state to another
  3. Perform experiments on separation of different mixtures using different methods