STPM Chemistry Syllabus 3rd Term

Chapter 14: Introduction to Organic Chemistry

14.1 Bonding of the carbon atoms: the shapes of ethane, ethane, ethyne and benzene molecules

14.2 General, empirical, molecular and structural formulae of organic compounds

14.3 Functional groups: classification and nomenclature

14.4 Isomerism: structural and stereoisomerism

14.5 Free radicals, nucleophiles and electrophiles

14.6 Molecular structure and its effect on physical properties

14.7 Inductive and resonance effect

Chapter 15: Hydrocarbons

15.1 Alkanes

15.2 Alkenes

15.3 Arenes

Chapter 16: Haloalkanes

Chapter 17: Hydroxy Compounds

17.1 Introduction to hydroxy compounds

17.2 Alcohols

17.3 Phenols

Chapter 18: Carbonyl Compounds

Chapter 19 Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives

19.1 Carboxylic acid

19.2 Acyl chlorides

19.3 Esters

19.4 Amides

Chapter 20: Amines, Amino Acids and Proteins

20.1 Amines

20.2 Amino acids

20.3 Proteins

Chapter 21: Polymers

STPM Chemistry Syllabus 2nd Term

Chapter 7: Chemical Energetics

7.1 Enthalpy changes of reaction, ΔH

7.2 Hess’ law

7.3 Born-Haber cycle

7.4 The solubility of solids in liquids

Chapter 8: Electrochemistry

8.1 Half-cell and redox equations

8.2 Standard electrode potential

8.3 Non-standard cell potentials

8.4 Fuel cells

8.5 Electrolysis

8.6 Applications of electrochemistry

Chapter 9: Periodic Table: Periodicity

9.1 Physical properties of elements of Period 2 and Period 3

9.2 Reactions of Period 3 elements with oxygen and water

9.3 Acidic and basic properties of oxides and hydrolysis of oxides

Chapter 10: Group 2

10.1 Selected Group 2 elements and their compounds

10.2 Anomalous behavior of beryllium

10.3 Uses of Group 2

Chapter 11: Group 14

11.1 Physical properties of Group 14 elements

11.2 Tetrachlorides and oxides of Group 14 elements

11.3 Relative stability of +2 and +4 oxidation states of Group 14 elements

11.4 Silicon, silicone and silicates

11.5 Tin alloys

Chapter 12: Group 17

12.1 Physical properties of selected Group 17 elements

12.2 Reactions of selected Group 17 elements

12.3 Reactions of selected halide ions

12.4 Industrial applications of halogens and their compounds

Chapter 13: Transition elements

13.1 Physical properties of first row transition elements

13.2 Chemical properties of first row transition elements

13.3 Nomenclature and bonding of complexes

13.4 Uses of first row transition elements and their compounds

STPM Chemistry Syllabus 1st Term

Chapter 1: Atoms, Molecule and Stoichiometry

1.1 Fundamental particles of an atom

1.2 Relative atomic, isotopic, molecular and formula masses

1.3 The mole and the Avogadro constant

Chapter 2: Electronic Structure of Atoms

2.1 Electronic energy levels of atomic hydrogen

2.2 Atomic orbitals: s, p and d

2.3 Electronic configuration

2.4 Classification of elements into s, p, d and f blocks in the Periodic Table

Chapter 3: Chemical Bonding

3.1 Ionic bonding

3.2 Covalent bonding

3.3 Metallic bonding

3.4 Intermolecular forces: van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding

Chapter 4: States of Matter

4.1 Gases

4.2 Liquids

4.3 Solids

4.4 Phase diagrams

Chapter 5: Reaction Kinetics

5.1 Rate of reaction

5.2 Rate law

5.3 The effect of temperature on reaction kinetics

5.4 The role of catalysts in reactions

5.5 Order of reaction and rate constants

Chapter 6: Equilibria

6.1 Chemical Equilibria

6.2 Ionic Equilibria

6.3 Solubility Equilibria

6.4 Phase Equilibria

SPM Chemistry Syllabus Form 5

Chapter 1: Rate of reaction

1.1 Rate of reaction

1.2 Factors affecting the rate of reaction

1.3 Collision theory

Chapter 2: Carbon Compounds

2.1 Carbon compounds

2.2 Alkanes

2.3 Alkenes

2.4 Isomerism

2.5 Alcohols

2.6 Carboxylic Acids

2.7 Esters

2.8 Fats

2.9 Natural rubber

Chapter 3: Oxidation and Reduction

3.1 Redox reactions

3.2 Rusting as a redox reaction

3.3 The reactivity series of metals and its application

3.4 Redox reactions in electrolytic and chemical cells

Chapter 4: Thermochemistry

4.1 Energy changes in chemical reactions

4.2 Heat of precipitation

4.3 Heat of displacement

4.4 Heat of neutralization

4.5 Heat of combustion

4.6 The existence of various energy sources

Chapter 5: Chemical for Consumers

5.1 Soap and detergent

5.2 Food additives

5.3 Medicines

5.4 The existence of chemicals

SPM Chemistry Syllabus Form 4

Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemistry

1.1 Chemistry and its importance

1:2 Scientific methods

Chapter 2: The Structure of the Atom

2.1 Matter

2.2 The atomic structure

2.3 Isotopes

2.4 The electronic structure of an atom

Chapter 3: Chemical Formulae and Equations

3.1 Relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass

3.2 The mole and the number of particles

3.3 The mole and the mass of substances

3.4 The mole and the volume of gas

3.5 Chemical Formulae

3.6 Chemical Equations

Chapter 4: Periodic Table of Elements

4.1 The Periodic Table of Elements

4.2 Group 18 elements

4.3 Group 1 elements

4.4 Group 17 elements

4.5 Elements in a period

4.6 Transition elements

Chapter 5: Chemical Bonds

5.1 Formation of compounds

5.2 Ionic bonds

5.3 Covalent bonds

5.4 The properties of ionic and covalent compounds

Chapter 6: Electrochemistry

6.1 Electrolytes and non-electrolytes

6.2 Electrolysis of molten compounds

6.3 Electrolysis of aqueous solutions

6.4 Electrolysis in industries

6.5 Voltaic cells

6.6 The electrochemical series

Chapter 7: Acids and bases

7.1 Acids and bases

7.2 The strength of acids and alkalis

7.3 Concentrations of acids and alkalis

7.4 Neutralization

Chapter 8: Salts

8.1 Salts

8.2 Qualitative analysis of salts

Chapter 9: Manufactured Substances in Industry

9.1 Sulphuric acid

9.2 Ammonia and its salts

9.3 Alloys

9.4 Synthetic polymers

9.5 Glass and polymers

9.6 Composite materials