← PrepAssure

Chemistryfor WAEC & JAMB

The complete Chemistry curriculum for Nigerian senior secondary, SS1 through SS2 and WAEC, mapped topic by topic (21 topics with their subtopics). Study each topic, then take a timed CBT of real past questions with worked solutions on PrepAssure.

Study ChemistryTake a CBT

Chemistry: SS1

Introduction to Chemistry

  • Nature and Scope of Chemistry
  • Scientific Methods
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Measurements and SI Units
  • Separation Techniques
  • Purity and Purification

Atomic Structure

  • Structure of the Atom
  • Isotopes
  • Relative Atomic Mass
  • Relative Molecular Mass
  • Electron Configuration

Periodic Table and Periodicity

  • Arrangement of the Periodic Table
  • Groups and Periods
  • Metals and Non-Metals
  • Periodic Trends
  • Properties of Period 3 Elements

Chemical Bonding and Structure

  • Ionic Bonding
  • Covalent Bonding
  • Metallic Bonding
  • Coordinate Bonding
  • Molecular Shapes
  • Intermolecular Forces

States of Matter

  • Particulate Nature of Matter
  • Solids, Liquids and Gases
  • Kinetic Theory
  • Physical and Chemical Changes
  • Gas Laws

Quantitative Chemistry

  • Mole Concept
  • Chemical Formulae
  • Balancing Equations
  • Stoichiometry
  • Empirical and Molecular Formulae

Chemistry: SS2

Energetics and Chemical Reactions

  • Exothermic Reactions
  • Endothermic Reactions
  • Enthalpy Changes
  • Combustion
  • Neutralization
  • Oxidation and Reduction

Acids, Bases and Salts

  • Acids and Alkalis
  • pH Scale
  • Indicators
  • Neutralization Reactions
  • Salt Preparation
  • Hydrolysis
  • Titration

Solutions and Solubility

  • Concentration of Solutions
  • Standard Solutions
  • Dilution
  • Solubility Principles
  • Solubility Curves
  • Solubility Calculations

Carbon and Carbon Compounds

  • Allotropes of Carbon
  • Diamond and Graphite
  • Coal and Its Products
  • Industrial Uses of Carbon

Air and Water Chemistry

  • Oxygen
  • Hydrogen
  • Water Composition
  • Hardness of Water
  • Water Treatment
  • Environmental Applications

Halogens and Their Compounds

  • Chlorine
  • Hydrogen Chloride
  • Hydrochloric Acid
  • Uses of Halogen Compounds

Nitrogen and Its Compounds

  • Nitrogen
  • Ammonia
  • Nitric Acid
  • Nitrates
  • Industrial Applications

Sulphur and Its Compounds

  • Sulphur Allotropes
  • Sulphur Dioxide
  • Sulphites
  • Sulphuric Acid
  • Contact Process

Noble Gases

  • Occurrence
  • Properties
  • Industrial Uses

Chemistry: SS3 / WAEC

Metals and Metallurgy

  • Occurrence of Metals
  • Extraction of Metals
  • Aluminium Extraction
  • Iron and Steel Production
  • Tin Extraction
  • Corrosion and Prevention

Alloys and Industrial Materials

  • Alloy Formation
  • Types of Alloys
  • Properties of Alloys
  • Industrial Applications

Chemistry of Important Elements

  • Sodium and Its Compounds
  • Sodium Hydroxide
  • Sodium Chloride
  • Sodium Carbonate
  • Calcium and Its Compounds
  • Limestone, Quicklime, Slaked Lime
  • Gypsum
  • Copper and Its Compounds
  • Copper Salts
  • Industrial Applications

Organic Chemistry

  • Hydrocarbons
  • Functional Groups
  • Organic Reactions
  • Organic Compounds and Uses

Practical and Analytical Chemistry

  • Volumetric Analysis
  • Acid-Base Titrations
  • Redox Titrations
  • Qualitative Analysis
  • Cation Tests
  • Anion Tests
  • Gas Tests
  • Laboratory Calculations

Biochemistry and Applied Organic Chemistry

  • Sugars
  • Starches
  • Proteins
  • Identification Tests
  • Industrial Applications of Organic Compounds
Start Chemistry free

Real WAEC and JAMB past questions, worked solutions, and progress tracking.

Create a free account

Browse every subject and topic →