WAEC Chemistry Syllabus
Every section, topic and candidate objective in the official WAEC Chemistry outline — 3 sections, 9 topics and 9 objectives.
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- 9objectives
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1Section A (For all candidates)
7 topics · 7 objectives
1Introduction to Chemistry and Structure of the Atom
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Scientific measurements, atomic structure, isotopes, electron configuration, orbitals
Objective
Master SI units, significant figures, precision, accuracy, and scientific methods; understand Dalton, Thompson, Rutherford, and Bohr atomic models; calculate relative atomic mass based on Carbon-12; write s, p, d electron configurations using Aufbau principle, Hund's rule, and Pauli exclusion principle.
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2Standard Separation Techniques and Periodic Chemistry
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Mixture separation, periodic law, periodic trends, group/period gradations, transition elements
Objective
Classify mixtures and apply separation techniques (crystallization, distillation, chromatography); test purity using melting/boiling points; explain periodic trends (atomic radius, ionization energy, electronegativity); analyze period 3 and group 7 (halogens) chemical gradations; understand transition metal properties (variable oxidation states, complex formation, catalysis, color).
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3Chemical Bonds and Stoichiometry
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Ionic, covalent, coordinate, metallic, intermolecular bonds; mole concept, chemical equations
Objective
Understand bond formation (ionic, covalent, dative, metallic) and VSEPR molecular shapes; distinguish van der Waals forces and hydrogen bonding; apply laws of chemical combination; perform mole calculations, molar concentration, empirical/molecular formula derivations, and volumetric titration stoichiometry.
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4States of Matter, Energy and Energy Changes
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Kinetic theory, gas laws, liquids, solids, enthalpy, exothermic/endothermic processes
Objective
Apply kinetic theory to phase changes, diffusion, Brownian motion; perform calculations using gas laws (Boyle's, Charles', Graham's, Dalton's, Ideal Gas equation PV=nRT); distinguish structures of diamond and graphite; calculate enthalpy changes for combustion, neutralization, and dissolution.
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5Acids, Bases, Salts and Solubility
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Arrhenius theory, pH scale, salt hydrolysis, indicators, volumetric analysis, solubility curves
Objective
Understand acid-base properties, pH calculations, and conductivity; classify salts and analyze salt hydrolysis; perform acid-base titrations; calculate solubility ($mol\,dm^{-3}$), plot solubility curves, and apply solubility rules to qualitative analysis.
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6Chemical Kinetics, Equilibrium Systems and Redox
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Reaction rates, collision theory, Le Chatelier's principle, oxidation-reduction, electrochemical cells, electrolysis
Objective
Analyze factors affecting rates and collision/transition state theories; apply Le Chatelier's principle to dynamic equilibrium; balance redox equations; calculate standard cell e.m.f.; apply Faraday's laws of electrolysis and explain corrosion prevention.
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7Chemistry of Carbon Compounds, Industry, Biochemistry and Synthetic Polymers
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Hydrocarbons, functional groups, isomerism, petroleum, polymers, proteins, carbohydrates, fats
Objective
Name and categorize organic functional groups (alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, alkanols, alkanoic acids, esters); understand petroleum fractional distillation and cracking; differentiate addition and condensation polymerization; analyze biochemistry of proteins, amino acids, fats/oils (saponification), and carbohydrates.
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2Section B (For candidates in Ghana only)
1 topic · 1 objective
1Advanced Atomic Structure, Bonding, Energetics and Kinetics
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Mass spectrometry, nuclear chemistry, complex formation, hybridization, Hess's law, rate laws
Objective
Understand mass spectrometer operation, quantum numbers, and nuclear decay/half-life calculations; analyze complex ion geometry and bonding; master $sp, sp^2, sp^3$ hybridization and $\sigma/\pi$ bonds; apply Hess's Law, Born-Haber cycles, and bond energy calculations; calculate $K_a, K_b, pH, K_{sp}$, equilibrium constants ($K_p, K_c$), and rate law orders.
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3Section C (For candidates in Nigeria, Sierra-Leone, Liberia and The Gambia)
1 topic · 1 objective
1Non-Metals, Metals and Their Compounds
1 content item · 1 objective
Content
Properties and preparations of C, O, H, N, S, Halogens, noble gases; metal extractions (Al, Fe, Sn)
Objective
Study allotropes of carbon, coal distillation, synthetic gas, and carbon oxides; examine preparations/properties of $O_2, H_2$, water hardness treatment, $Cl_2, HCl, NH_3, HNO_3, H_2SO_4$; study extraction of Aluminium, Iron, Tin, common alloys, and main compounds of Na, Ca, Cu, Fe, Al.
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