NSS Chemistry

Chemistry is concerned with all aspects of molecules, their physical and chemical
properties, their composition and structure, their synthesis and use in the 21st
century.

Curriculum Structure

A. Compulsory part (198 hours)

- compiled with fundamental chemistry knowledge, principles, concepts and
science process skills
(Pave the way for acquiring science process skills such as cognitive skills such
as planning experiments, writing reports, problem solving manipulative skills
such as using equipment and apparatus)

I. Planet earth 8 hours

II. Microscopic world I 24 hours

III. Metals 22 hours

IV. Acids and bases 27 hours

V. Fossil fuels and carbon compounds 20 hours

VI. Microscopic world II 8 hours

VII. Redox reactions, chemical cells and electrolysis 26 hours

VIII. Chemical reactions and energy 9 hours

IX. Rate of reaction 9 hours

X. Chemical equilibrium 10 hours

XI. Chemistry of carbon compounds 27 hours

XII. Patterns in the chemical world 8 hours

B. Elective Part (52 hours)

- In-depth treatment or extension of certain areas of the compulsory part

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XIII. Industrial chemistry 26 hours

XIV. Analytical chemistry 26 hours

C. Investigative study (20 hours)

• Design and conduct a first-hand investigation
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Searching for and defining questions 3 hours

Developing an investigative plan 4 hours

Conducting the investigation 6 hours

Organizing and analyzing data 4 hours

Presenting findings 3 hours