Crescent Model Higher Secondary

School
Cambridge Section (Boys)
SCHEME OF STUDIES
SESSION 2025-26
SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY CAMBRIDGE: 1

APRIL,07 FIRST TERM

2025 ACADEMICS DAYS: 101
TO EXAMINATION DAYS: 15
NOV,21 TOTAL DAYS: 116
2025

WEEK OBJECTIVES/ FOCUS POINTS CW HW

APRIL,07 START OF NEW SESSION & ORIENTATION Discussion Go through

TO  Outline of CAIE of the the syllabus
APRIL,11  Paper Pattern and Weightage paper outline and
(05 DAYS)  Classroom Rules pattern resources
 Introduction to Chemistry

1ST Theory Practice

Chapter 1 - States of matter
APRIL,14 and class questions
TO  What is matter? notes. from the
APRIL,18  Types of matter (solids, liquids and gases) book.
(05 DAYS)  Postulates of kinetic particle theory
 Properties of solids, liquids and gases
 Arrangement, separation, and motion of
particles in solids, liquids, and gases.
 Interconversion of these states of matter by
physical processes
 Introduction of the physical processes:
 Melting, boiling, evaporating, freezing and
condensing.
 *sublimation (optional)

2ND Theory
 Differences between evaporation and boiling.
APRIL,21 and class
 State that pure substances have defined
TO notes. Worksheet
melting and boiling points.
 APRIL,25  (Discuss later in experimental techniques the +
(05 DAYS) Giving Past paper
impact of impurities on melting and boiling
examples questions
points.) from past
 Explain the physical processes regarding papers.
particle movement, separation, and motion.
Examine melting and boiling using a heating
curve. Analyze freezing and condensation
with a cooling curve.
 Deduce the physical state of a substance at
a certain temperature from its melting and
boiling points.
 Deduce the physical state of an unknown
substance from its melting and boiling points.

 Interpret and explain heating and cooling

3RD curves in terms of kinetic particle theory Theory Worksheet
APRIL,28  Describe and explain, in terms of kinetic and class +
TO particle theory, the effects of temperature notes. Past paper
MAY,02 and pressure on the questions
(04 DAYS)  volume of a gas Giving
examples
from past
papers.

IST MAY LABOUR DAY

4TH Theory
MAY,05 and class
 Explain the process of diffusion with
TO notes.
examples.
MAY,09 Giving
(05 DAYS)  Describe and explain diffusion in terms of examples
kinetic particle theory. from
 Factors affecting the rate of diffusion. everyday
 Describe and explain the effect of relative life.
molecular mass on the rate of diffusion of
gases. Quoting
examples
from past
papers.

Chapter 2 – Atoms, Elements, and

5TH Compounds Theory
MAY,12 and class
 What are elements, Compounds, and
TO notes. Worksheet
Mixtures? Explain these concepts with the
MAY,16 +
help of examples.
(05 DAYS)  Describe the differences between elements, Lab visits Past paper
compounds, and mixtures. to questions
familiariz
 Chapter 3 – Experimental techniques and
e the
chemical analysis
students
 Name appropriate apparatus for the with
measurement of time, temperature, mass and these
volume, including: apparatus
 stop-watches
 thermometers
 balances
 burettes
 volumetric pipettes
 measuring cylinders
 gas syringes
 Accuracy and precision of these apparatus.
 Suggest advantages and disadvantages of
experimental methods and apparatus.
 Why is there a need to use separation
techniques?
 Describe a:
 solvent as a substance that dissolves a
solute
 solute as a substance that is dissolved in a
solvent
 solution as a mixture of one or more solutes
dissolved in a solvent
 saturated solution as a solution containing
the maximum concentration of a solute
dissolved in the
 solvent at a specified temperature
 residue as a substance that remains after
evaporation, distillation, filtration or any
similar process
 filtrate as a liquid or solution that has passed
through a filter

MAY,12
TO 1ST MONTHLY TEST
MAY,16

Separation and purification

6TH  a suitable solvent Power Worksheet
MAY,19 point +
 Describe and explain methods of separation
TO slides Past paper
 MAY,23 and purification using (a) suitable solvent, (b) + questions
(05 DAYS) filtration, (c) crystallization (d) simple Class
notes
distillation (e) fractional distillation. Suggest
suitable separation and purification
techniques, given information about the
substances involved Identify substances and
assess their purity using melting point and
boiling point information
Chromatography
7TH  Describe how paper chromatography is used Power Worksheet
MAY,26 point +
to separate mixtures of soluble substances
TO slides Past paper
using a suitable solvent.
MAY,30 + questions
(05 DAYS)  Describe the use of locating agents when Class
separating mixtures containing colorless notes
substances. Knowledge of specific locating
agents is not required.
 Interpret simple chromatograms to identify:
(a) unknown substances by comparison with
known substances (b) pure and impure
substances.
distance travelled by the solute
 Rf=
distance travelled by solvent

8TH
JUNE,02 Revision/Lab visits
TO
JUNE,05
(04 DAYS)
JUNE,09
TO SUMMER VACATION Worksheet
AUG,08 questions

9TH
AUG,11 Chapter 4 - Atomic structure Theory + Worksheet
TO  Describe the structure of the atom as a class +
AUG,15 central nucleus containing neutrons and notes Past paper
(04 DAYS) protons surrounded by questions
 electrons in shells.
 State the relative charges and relative
masses of a proton, a neutron and an
electron.
 Define proton number / atomic number as
the number of protons in the nucleus of an
atom.
 Define mass number / nucleon number as
 the total number of protons and neutrons in
the nucleus of an
 Atom.
 Determine the electronic configuration of
elements and their ions with proton number 1
to 20, e.g. 2,8,3
 State that:
(a) Group VIII noble gases have a full
outer electron shell
(b) the number of outer shell electrons is
equal to the group number in Groups I to
VII
(c) the number of occupied electron
shells is equal to the period number

AUG,14 INDEPENDENCE DAY

10TH Isotopes Theory + Worksheet

AUG,18  Define isotopes as different atoms of class +
TO the same element that have the same notes Past paper
AUG,22 number of protons but different questions
(05 DAYS) numbers of neutrons.
 State that isotopes of the same
element have the same chemical
properties because they have the
same number of electrons and
therefore the same electronic
configuration.
 Interpret and use symbols for atoms,
e.g. 126C and ions, Cl−35
17 ¿ ¿
 Calculate the relative atomic mass of
an element from the relative masses
and abundances of its Isotopes.

11TH Chapter 5- Ion and ionic bonds Theory + Worksheet

AUG,25  Describe the formation of positive class +
TO ions, known as cations, and negative notes Past paper
AUG,29 ions, known as anions. questions
(05 DAYS)  Describe the giant lattice structure of
ionic compounds as a regular
arrangement of alternating positive
and negative ions.
 State that an ionic bond is a strong
electrostatic attraction between
oppositely charged ions.
 Describe the formation of ionic bonds
12TH between ions of metallic and non-
SEP,01
 TO metallic elements, including the use of
SEP,04 dot-and-cross diagrams.
(04 DAYS)
 Describe and explain in terms of
structure and bonding the properties
of ionic compounds:
 high melting points and boiling points
 (b) good electrical conductivity when
aqueous or molten and poor when
solid

SEP,05 EID MILAD UN NABI*

13TH
SEP,08 Chapter 6 - Simple molecules and covalent Theory + Worksheet
TO bonds class +
SEP,12  State that a covalent bond is formed when a notes Past paper
(05 DAYS) pair of electrons is shared between two questions
atoms, leading to
 noble gas electronic configurations.
 Describe the formation of covalent bonds in
simple molecules, including H2, Cl2, H2O,
CH4, NH3, HCl,
 CH3OH, C2H4, O2, CO2 and N2.
 Use dot-and-cross diagrams to show the
electronic configurations in
 these and similar molecules.
 Describe and explain in terms of structure
and bonding the properties of simple
molecular compounds:
(a) low melting points and boiling points in
terms of weak intermolecular forces
(specific types of intermolecular forces are
not required)
(b) poor electrical conductivity
SEP,08
TO 2ND MONTHLY TEST
SEP,12
 Giant covalent structures Theory +
TH
14  Introducing the concept of allotropes. class Worksheet
SEP,15 notes +
 Describe the giant covalent structures of
TO Past paper
graphite, diamond and silicon(IV) oxide,
SEP,19 SiO2. questions
(05 DAYS)

 Relate the structures and bonding of

graphite and diamond to their uses, limited
to:
 (a) graphite as a lubricant and as an
electrode
(b) Diamond in cutting tool
 Describe the similarity in properties between
diamond and silicon(IV) oxide, related to
their structures.

15TH Chapter 7 Metallic bonding Reference Worksheet

SEP,22 to book. +
TO  Describe metallic bonding as the Theory + Past paper
SEP,26 electrostatic attraction between the positive class questions
(05 DAYS) ions in a giant metallic lattice and a ‘sea’ of notes
delocalized electrons.
 Explain in terms of structure and bonding the
properties of metals:
(a) good electrical conductivity
(b) malleability and ductility
 Compare the general physical properties of
metals and non-metals, including:
(a) thermal conductivity
(b) electrical conductivity
(c) malleability and ductility
(d) melting points and boiling points
 Describe the uses of metals in terms of
their physical properties, including:
(a) aluminium in the manufacture of
aircraft because of its low density
(b) aluminium in the manufacture of
overhead electrical cables because of its
low density and good
electrical conductivity
(c) aluminium in food containers because
of its resistance to corrosion
(d) copper in electrical wiring because of
its good electrical conductivity and
ductility
 Describe an alloy as a mixture of a metal
with other elements, including:
(a) Brass as a mixture of copper and zinc
(b) Stainless steel as a mixture of iron
and other elements such as chromium,
 nickel, and carbon
 Explain in terms of structure how alloys can
be harder and stronger than pure metals
because the different-sized atoms or ions in
alloys mean the layers can no longer slide
over each other
 Describe the uses of alloys in terms of their
physical properties, including stainless steel
in cutlery because of its hardness and
resistance to rusting
 Identify representations of alloys from
diagrams of structure

Chapter 8 The Periodic table

16TH Theory + Worksheet
SEP,29 class +
TO  Describe the Periodic Table as an notes Past paper
OCT,03 arrangement of elements in periods and Questions
(05 DAYS) groups and in order of
 increasing proton number / atomic number.
 What are group numbers and periods in a YouTube
periodic table? topic
 What do the group numbers and periods related
videos.
represent?
 Describe the change from metallic to non-
metallic character across a period
 Describe the relationship between the group
number and the charge of the ions formed
from elements in that group.

17TH  Explain similarities in the chemical properties

OCT,06 of elements in the same group of the
TO Periodic Table in terms of their electronic
OCT,10 configuration
(05 AYS
 Explain how the position of an element in the
)
Periodic Table can be used to predict its
properties
 Identify trends in groups, given information
about the elements
Theory + Worksheet
18TH Group 1 properties class +
 OCT,13 notes Past paper
TO  Describe the Group I alkali metals, lithium, questions
OCT,17 sodium and potassium, as relatively soft
(05 DAYS) metals with general trends down the group,
limited to:
(a) decreasing melting point
(b) increasing density
(c) increasing reactivity
 Predict the properties of other elements in
Group I, given information about the
elements

OCT,13
TO 3RD MONTHLY TEST
OCT,17

19TH Group VII properties Theory + Worksheet

OCT,20 class +
TO  Describe the Group VII halogens, chlorine, notes Past paper
OCT,24 bromine and iodine, as diatomic non-metals questions
(05 DAYS) with general trends down the group, limited
to:
(a) increasing density
(b) decreasing reactivity

 State the appearance of the halogens at r.t.p.

as:
(a) chlorine, a pale yellow-green gas
(b) bromine, a red-brown liquid
(c) iodine, a grey-black solid

20TH  Describe and explain the displacement Theory + Worksheet

OCT,27 reactions of halogens with other halide ions. class +
TO  Predict the properties of other elements in notes Past paper
OCT,31 Group VII, given information about the questions
(05 DAYS) elements
 Transition elements
 Describe the transition elements as metals
that:
(a) have high densities
(b) have high melting points
(c) have variable oxidation numbers
(d) form colored compounds
(e) often act as catalysts as elements
and in compounds

21ST
 NOV,03
TO MID YEAR EXAMINATION, 2025
NOV,07
(05 DAYS)

NOV,9 BIRTHDAY OF ALLAMA IQBAL

22ND
NOV,10 MID YEAR EXAMINATION, 2025
TO
NOV,14
(05 DAYS)

23RD
NOV,17
MID YEAR EXAMINATION, 2025
TO
NOV,21
(05 DAYS)
NOV,24
2025 FINAL TERM
TO ACADEMICS DAYS: 60
MAR,13 EXAMINATION DAYS:12
2026 TOTAL DAYS: 72

24TH
NOV,24 Chapter 9 : Formula writing Theory + Worksheet
TO  Ionic compounds class +
NOV,28 Examples notes Past paper
(05 DAYS) questions
 Compound ions
Understand the difference between -ide,-ate
and -ite ions.
Examples and practices
Nitride, oxide, chloride
-Sulfate, sulfite
-Nitrate, nitrite
-Carbonate, carbonite
-phosphate, phosphite
-aluminate
-ammonium
-hydroxide

25TH Theory + Worksheet

DEC,01  Balancing chemical equation class +
TO  Define the molecular formula of a compound notes Past paper
 DEC,05 as the number and type of different atoms in questions
(05 DAYS) one molecule.
 Deduce the formula of a simple compound
from the relative numbers of atoms or ions
present in a model or a diagrammatic
representation

26TH  Construct word equations, symbol equations Theory + Worksheet

DEC,08 and ionic equations to show how reactants class +
TO form products, including state symbols notes Past paper
DEC,12 questions
(05 AYS)
Chapter 10: Acids, bases
TH
27  Give knowledge of pH scale Theory + Worksheet
DEC,15  Familiarize the students these terms class +
TO Acidic, alkaline, and neutral notes Past paper
DEC,19 questions
(05 DAYS)  The characteristic properties of acids
 State that aqueous solutions of acids contain
H+ ions.
 Define acids as proton donors and bases as
proton acceptors
 Define a strong acid as an acid that is
completely dissociated in aqueous solution
and a weak acid as an acid that is partially Lab visits
dissociated in aqueous solution to show
 State examples of strong acids, including the
hydrochloric acid, nitric acid and sulfuric acid indicator
and construct the symbol equations to show color
their complete dissociation, e.g. HCl(aq) → changes
H+(aq) + Cl –(aq)
 State examples of weak acids, including
carboxylic acids and construct the symbol
equations to show

acid, CH3COOH (aq) ⇌ H+(aq) + CH3COO–

 their partial dissociation, e.g. for ethanoic

(aq)
 Describe acids in terms of their effects on:
(a) litmus
(b) thymolphthalein
(c) methyl orange

28TH  Describe how to compare hydrogen ion in Theory + Worksheet

DEC,22 class +
terms of colour and pH using universal
TO notes Past paper
 DEC,24 indicator paper questions
(03 DAYS)  Describe the characteristic properties of
acids in terms of their reactions with:
(a) bases
 Describe the neutralisation reaction between
an acid and an alkali to produce water,

 Construction of ionic equation

H+(aq) + OH−(aq) → H2O(l )

DEC,25 BIRTHDAY OF QUAID E AZAM

DEC,26
TO WINTER BREAKS
JAN,02

29TH  Describe the characteristic properties of Theory + Worksheet

JAN,05 acids in terms of their reactions with: class +
TO notes Past paper
JAN,09 (b) carbonates questions
(05 DAYS)
 Construction of ionic equation as well for
carbonates with acids

 Limewater test for CO2

 Describe the characteristic properties of

acids in terms of their reactions with:
(c) metals

 State the order of the reactivity series as:

potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium,
aluminium, carbon, zinc, iron, hydrogen,
copper, silver, gold

 Describe the reaction

- magnesium, zinc, iron, copper, silver and
gold with dilute hydrochloric acid

 Explain these reactions in terms of the

position of the metals in the reactivity series

 Hydrogen gas test with glowing splint

 Explain the apparent unreactivity of

aluminium in terms of its oxide layer
  Deduce an order of reactivity from a given
set of experimental results
30TH
JAN,12 Bases Theory + Worksheet
TO class +
JAN,16  State that bases are oxides or hydroxides of notes Past paper
(05 DAYS) metals and that alkalis are soluble bases questions
 aqueous solutions of alkalis contain OH–
ions

 Examples of strong and weak bases/alkalis.

 Describe alkalis in terms of their effects on:

(a) litmus
(b) thymolphthalein
(c) methyl orange

 Describe how to compare relative alkalinity in

terms of colour and pH using universal
indicator paper

 Describe the characteristic properties of

bases in terms of their reactions with:
(a) acids
(b) ammonium salts

 Ammonia gas test

(turns damp red litmus paper blue).

JAN,12 4TH MONTHLY TEST

TO
JAN,16
31ST
JAN,19 Revision Class test Revise the
TO  Acids and bases Or topics
JAN,23  Chemical equations Asking covered
(05 DAYS)  Formula writing questions thoroughly.
 State symbols from
 Lab visit students

32ND
JAN,26 Metal oxides Theory + Worksheet
TO class +
JAN,30  Define oxides notes Past paper
(05 DAYS)  Formation of oxides questions
- when elements burn in oxygen.
  Classification of oxides, along with examples.
- Basic oxides
- Acidic oxides
- Neutral oxides
- Amphoteric oxides

 Basic oxides
Consists of metal oxides
 Reactions of metal oxide with acids

33RD  Acidic oxides

FEB,02 Consists of non-metal oxides Theory + Worksheet
TO class +
 Reactions of non-metal oxides with alkalis
FEB,06 notes Past paper
(04 DAYS) questions
 Amphoteric oxides
oxides react with both acids and bases.
Examples,
Aluminum oxide, Zinc oxide

 Construct a chemical equation for

amphoteric oxide with acids and bases.

FEB,05 KASHMIR DAY

34TH
FEB,09  Revision + Worksheet
TO  Group work
FEB,13  Presentation
(05 DAYS)

35TH
FEB,16
TO REVISION & PAST PAPERS PRACTICE
FEB,20
(05 DAYS)
36TH
FEB,23
TO REVISION & PAST PAPERS PRACTICE
FEB,25
(03 DAYS)
FEB,26
TO
FEB,27 END OF YEAR EXAMINATION, 2026
(02 DAYS)
 MAR,02
TO
MAR,06 END OF YEAR EXAMINATION, 2026
(05 DAYS)
MAR,09
TO
MAR,13 END OF YEAR EXAMINATION, 2026
(05 DAYS)
*Subject to the appearance of moon.

TEACHER: DAOOD TANVIR GILL MS. SHAZIA ZAHID

SUBJECT: CHEMISTRY HEADMISTRESS