Form 4 Chemistry – Organic Chemistry II (Alkanols and Alkanoic Acids)

  • Course Objectives
  • Course Instructor

The course objective for Kenya Form 4 Chemistry is to:

1. Select and handle appropriate apparatus for use in experimental work
2. Make accurate measurements, observations and draw logical conclusions from experiments.
3. Observe and appreciate the need for safety precautions during experimental investigations.
4. Understand and appreciate the use of chemical symbols and formulae in writing equations.
5. In Kenya Form 4 Chemistry you will learn to use appropriate chemical terms in describing physical and chemical processes.
6. Identify patterns in the physical and chemical behaviour of substances.
7. Apply the knowledge acquired to promote positive environmental and health practices.
8. Use the knowledge and skills acquired to solve problems in everyday life.
9. Apply principles and skills acquired in techno and industrial development.
10. Acquire adequate knowledge in chemistry for further education and for training.

Darasa Online Peter Gichuhi

Mr. Peter Gichuhi

Mr. Peter Gichuhi is a senior teacher at Lussigetti High School in Kenya. Prior to Lussigetti High School, he taught Chemistry at Alliance High School in Kenya for over 20 years. Mr. Gichuhi has authored several books including KCSE Mirror Chemistry by spotlight publishers. He is a content developer for Equity –wings to fly Eneza masomo program and facilitates workshops on integration of ICT in teaching chemistry.

Learning Area Content

Alkanols – Alcohols
Alkanols – Preparations of Alcohols
Alkanols – Properties of Alcohols
Alkanols – Alcohols Reactions with Metals
Alkanoic Acids
Chemical Properties of Alkanoic Acids and Uses of Alkanoic Acids
Detergents – Soaps and Detergents
Detergents – Soapless Detergents
Detergents – Cleansing action of Soaps
Detergents – Pollution effects of Soaps and Detergents
Polymers – Additional Polymers
Polymers – Condensation Polymers
Polymers – Nylon 610
Polymers – Natural Polymers
Polymers – Categories of Polymers