2026_27_CHEM_S6_Scheme of work_01.xlsx

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1						Kit Sam Lam Bing Yim Secondary School
2				2026-2027 Secondary _ Chemistry Scheme of work
3	Subject head：Heung Hau Ling_______________________		Sub-panel members：Heung Hau Ling			Written by：Heung Hau Ling
4	Remarks：
5	A. Key Tasks code：1.Moral and Civic Education; 2. Reading to learn、3. Project learning; 4.Information Technology for Interactive Learning
6	B.Twelve priority values and attitudes code：1. "Perseverance", 2. "Respect for Others", 3. "Responsibility", 4. "National Identity", 5. "Commitment", 6. "Integrity" , 7. "Care for Others"
7	8. "Law-abidingness" , 9. "Empathy" and 10. "Diligence” 11. “Unity” 12. ‘Filial Piety’
8	C. Core values of Catholic schools code︰1. Truth; 2. Life; 3. Family 4. Love; 5. Justise
9	D. The Constitution, the Basic Law and the National Security Education code : #
10	E. Major concerns of the year：1. Cultivate students' proactive attitudes towards learning, enabling them to become knowledgeable and thoughtful while appreciating the exploration and growth inherent in the learning process.
11	2. Foster a positive campus culture to help students thrive in a healthy and confident environment.
12	F. Coursebooks:
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14		Lesson Learning								Whole school approach
15	Week (no.of periods)	Theme	Knowledge	Skills	A. Major concerns	B. Twelve priority values and attitudes code	Attitudes	C. Core values of Catholic schools code	D. The Constitution, the Basic Law and the National Security Education	Life-wide learning week	Practice and service	Creating a School Atmosphere	Remarks	Teacher-in-charge
16	Week (no.of periods)	Theme	Knowledge	Skills	A. Major concerns	B. Twelve priority values and attitudes code	Attitudes	C. Core values of Catholic schools code		Life-wide learning week	Practice and service	Creating a School Atmosphere	Remarks	Teacher-in-charge
17	2	Unit 33 Important organic substances 33.1 Aspirin 33.2 Soaps 33.3 Structure of a soap molecule 33.4 Wetting and emulsifying properties of soap 33.5 The cleansing action of soap 33.6 Soapless detergents 33.7 Polyesters 33.8 Polyamides	- identify the functional groups of the acetylsalicylic acid molecule - describe the structures of soaps and soapless detergents - explain the wetting and emulsifying properties of detergents in relation to their structures - describe the structures and properties of nylon and polyesters	- write equations for the formation of nylon and polyesters	2	2	- Appreciate the versatility of synthetic materials and the limitations of their use.	2
18	3	Unit 39 An introduction to chemical equilibrium 39.1 Irreversible and reversible reactions 39.2 The road to equilibrium 39.3 Equilibrium requires a closed system 39.4 Equilibrium attained from either direction of a reaction 39.5 Changing the conditions of a chemical equilibrium system 39.6 Characteristics of a chemical equilibrium system	-describe characteristic of s system existing in dynamic equilibrium	write equations of irreversible and reversible reactions	2	2	recognize the fact that the majority of reactions employed in chemical industries are reversible.	2
19	3	39.7 The equilibrium constant, Kc 39.8 Calculating equilibrium constant, Kc 39.9 Using given values of equilibrium constants in calculations 39.10 What does the value of equilibrium constant tell you? 39.11 The relationship between equilibrium constant (Kc) and reaction quotient (Qc) 39.12 Determining the equilibrium constant for an esterification reaction	express the mathematical relationship between concentrations of reactants and products at equilibrium and equilibrium constant, Kc	perform calculations related to equation stoichiometry and Kc by either finding Kc from equilibrium concentrations or vice versa			recognize the fact that the majority of reactions employed in chemical industries are reversible	2
20	4	Unit 40 Factors affecting chemical equilibrium systems 40.1 Position of equilibrium 40.2 Shifting the position of equilibrium by changing conditions 40.3 Le Chatelier’s principle 40.4 Effect of concentration changes on chemical equilibrium systems 40.5 The link between Le Chatelier’s principle and the reaction quotient, Qc 40.6 Effect of pressure changes on chemical equilibrium systems 40.7 Effect of temperature changes on chemical equilibrium systems 40.8 Effect of catalysts on chemical equilibrium systems 40.9 Chemical equilibrium systems in industry	Deduce the effect of change in pressure and temperature on the position of chemical equilibrium.	Predict the shift in equilibrium position using Le Chatelier’s Principles			Appreciate the importance of applying chemical equilibrium in industries	2
21	5	Unit 41 Periodic trends in elements and their compounds 41.1 Development of the periodic table 41.2 Categories of elements in the modern periodic table 41.3 Periodic variations in the type of structure and bonding of elements across periods 2 and 3 41.4 Variation in atomic radius of elements across a period 41.5 Trend in melting points of Period 3 elements 41.6 Variation in electrical conductivities of Period 3 elements	- describe the periodic variations of melting point and electrical conductivity of the elements	- interpret the variations in melting point and in electrical conductivity in terms of the bonding and structure of the elements			- appreciate the pattern-wise variations that occur in nature	1
22	5	41.7 Reactions of Period 3 elements with oxygen 41.8 Properties of oxides of Period 3 elements 41.9 Composition of the oxides of Period 3 elements 41.10 Effect of water on oxides of Period 3 elements Unit 42 The transition metals 42.1 Introduction to transition metals 42.2 Coloured compounds of transition metals 42.3 Variable oxidation states of transition metals	- describe the variation in behaviour of the following oxides in water: Na2O, MgO, Al2O3, SiO2, P4O10, SO2 and Cl2O.	- write down the equation of different oxides with water.	2	2	- appreciate the importance of transition metals in daily life	1
23	5	42.4 Variable oxidation states of vanadium 42.5 Variable oxidation states of chromium 42.6 Variable oxidation states of manganese 42.7 Variable oxidation states of iron 42.8 Transition metals and their compounds as catalysts 42.9 Uses of transition metals in medicine	- describe the general properties of transition metals	- deduce the oxidation number of the atom in a compound or ion.	1		- appreciate the importance of transition metals in daily life	1
24	6	Analytical Chemistry Chapter 51: Detecting the presence of chemical species 51.1 Introduction to analytical chemistry 51.2 The tests for gases 51.3 Identifying the cation in a sample 51.4 Identifying the anion in a sample 51.5 Separating chemical species in a mixture	Decide on carry out an appropriate chemical test to detect the presence of a chemical species	Select appropriate tools and apparatus for chemical tests			to appreciate the importance of knowledge and understanding in analytical chemistry	1,5
25	6	Chapter 52 Tests for functional groups 52.1 – 52.6 Detecting the presence of various functional groups in carbon compounds	State the reaction conditions and observation of the tests	Record observations accurately and systematically			to appreciate the importance of knowledge and understanding in analytical chemistry	1,5
26	7	Chapter 52: Separation and purification of compounds 52.7 Common separation and purification methods 52.8 Simple distillation 52.9 Fractional distillation 52.10 Liquid-liquid extraction 52.12 -15 Chromatographic methods 52.16 Choosing a method for the separation of substances 52.17 Checking the purity of a product	Describe various separation and purification methods Justify the choice of an appropriate methods used for the separation of substances	Justify the choice of an appropriate method used for the separation of substances in a mixture			to appreciate the importance of knowledge and understanding in analytical chemistry	1,5
27	8	Chapter 53: Quantitative methods of analysis 53.1 Volumetric analysis 53.2 Precipitation titrations 53.3 – 53.5 Redox titrations	Describe how volumetric analysis is carried out,	Perform calculations on data obtained Justify the choice of an appropriate quantitative methods	1		to appreciate the importance of following standard methods and chemical analysis, and of validating measurements. [6]	1,5
28	8	Chapter 54: Instrumental analytical methods 54.1 Instrumental analytical methods 54.2 – 54.4 Colorimetry 54.5 – 54.9 Infrared spectroscopy	Understand the use of infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry Decide the structural formula of a compound by using the analytical methods Discuss the use of analytical chemistry	Collaboration: Participate actively, share ideas and offer suggestions in group discussion		6		1,5
29	9	54.10 – 54.14 Mass spectrometry Chapter 55: Contribution of analytical chemistry to our society 55.1ntroduction 55.2 Analysis of food and drugs 55.3 Environmental protection 55.4 Chemical aspects of forensic science 55.5 The role of analytical chemistry in clinical diagnoses	Understand the use of infrared spectroscopy and mass spectrometry Decide the structural formula of a compound by using the analytical methods Discuss the use of analytical chemistry	Information handling: Search, retrieve, analyse and interpret scientific information	2	8	to respect the views of others and evidence-based conclusions.	1,5
30	10-11	Premock Examination
31	12	Industrial Chemistry Chapter 43: Importance of industrial processes 43.1 Development of synthetic products for modern ways of living 43.2 Advantages and disadvantages of industrial processes 43.3 Recent progress in industrial processes	Students should be able to understand the advantages and disadvantages of using industrial processes	Scientific thinking: identify the recent progress in industrial processes such as the production of vitamin C to solve problems of inadequate or shrinking supply of natural products	2		Chemists developed the process for the mass production of fertilisers to relieve problems related to inadequate supply of food.	1,2
32	13	43.4 Rate of a reaction 43.5 Effect of change in concentration of a reaction species on rate of reaction 43.6 Determining the order of reaction— method of initial rate	Determine the rate equation	Apply mathematic skills in solving rate quation.		1		1
33	14	Chapter 44: Factors affecting the rate of a reaction 44.1 The activation energy barrier 44.2 Potential energy profiles 4 44.3 The kinetic energies of moving molecules in a gas 44.4 Effect of temperature on the rate of a gaseous reaction 44.5 Effect of temperature on rate constants 44.6 What does a catalyst do? 44.7 The Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve and catalyst 44.8 Catalysts in industry 44.9 Enzymes	Determine the activation energy Describe Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution curve Understand the use of catalyst and different kinds of catalyst	Information handling: Use information technology to manage and present information				1
34	15	Chapter45: Industrial processes 45.4 The Haber process 45.5 The modern ammonia plant 45.6 Making fertilisers in industry 45.7 Synthetic fertilisers: benefits and costs 45.8 The chloroalkali industry 45.9 Uses of methanol 45.10Manufacture of methanol	Understand how to produce fertilizers and chloro-alkali industry Understand the problems cause by industrial processes	Communication: Communicate scientific ideas and values			to appreciate the significance of knowledge and understanding of fundamental chemical principles for the production of synthetic materials.	1,2
35	16	Chapter 46 Green Chemistry 46.1 Green Chemistry 46.2 Atom economy 46.3 How green is a process? 46.4 Catalysts in industry	understand how to protect the environment by “green chemistry”	Information handling: Search, retrieve, analyse and interpret scientific information	2	8	to show willingness to adopt green chemistry practices.	1,5	#
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