SPM Chemistry

Form 4 Chemistry

Chapter 1: Introduction to Chemistry

  1. Development in Chemistry Field and Its Importance in Daily Life
  2. Scientific Investigation in Chemistry
  3. Usage, Management and Handling of Apparatus and Materials

Chapter 2: Matter and the Atomic Structure

  1. Basic Concepts of Matter
  2. The Development of the Atomic Model
  3. Atomic Structure
  4. Isotopes and Its Uses

Chapter 3: The Mole Concept, Chemical Formula and Equation

  1. Relative Atomic Mass and Relative Molecular Mass
  2. Mole Concept
  3. Chemical Formula
  4. Chemical Equation

Chapter 4: The Periodic Table of Elements

  1. The Development of the Periodic Table of Elements
  2. The Arrangement in the Periodic Table of Elements
  3. Elements in Group 18
  4. Elements in Group 1
  5. Elements in Period 3
  6. Transition Elements

Chapter 5: Chemical Bond

  1. Basics of Compound Formation
  2. Ionic Bond
  3. Covalent Bond
  4. Hydrogen Bond
  5. Dative Bond
  6. Metallic Bond
  7. Properties of Ionic Compounds and Covalent Compounds

Chapter 6: Acid, Base and Salt

  1. The Role of Water in Showing Acidic and Alkaline Properties
  2. pH Value
  3. Strength of Acids and Alkalis
  4. Chemical Properties of Acids and Alkalis
  5. Concentration of Aqueous Solution
  6. Standard Solution
  7. Neutralisation
  8. Salts, Crystals and Their Uses in Daily Life
  9. Preparation of Salts
  10. Effect of Heat on Salts
  11. Qualitative Analysis

Chapter 7: Rate of Reaction

  1. Determining Rate of Reaction
  2. Factors Affecting Rate of Reactions
  3. Application of Factors that Affect the Rate of Reaction in Daily Life
  4. Collision Theory

Chapter 8: Manufactured Substances in Industry

  1. Alloy and Its Importance
  2. Composition of Glass and Its Uses
  3. Composition of Ceramics and Its Uses
  4. Composite Materials and Its Importance

Form 5 Chemistry

Chapter 1: Redox Equilibrium

  1. Oxidation and Reduction
  2. Standard Electrode Potential
  3. Voltaic Cell
  4. Electrolytic Cell
  5. Extraction of Metal from Its Ore
  6. Rusting

Chapter 2: Carbon Compound

  1. Types of Carbon Compounds
  2. Homologous Series
  3. Chemical Properties and Interconversion of Compounds Between Homologous Series
  4. Isomers and Naming Based on IUPAC Nomenclature

Chapter 3: Thermochemistry

  1. Heat Change in Reactions
  2. Heat of Reaction
  3. Application of Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions in Daily Life

Chapter 4: Polymer

  1. Polymer
  2. Natural Rubber
  3. Synthetic Rubber

Chapter 5: Consumer and Industrial Chemistry

  1. Oils and Fats
  2. Cleaning Agents
  3. Food Additives
  4. Medicines and Cosmetics
  5. Application of Nanotechnology in Industry
  6. Application of Green Technology in Industrial Waste Management