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