Introduction to Chemistry

Topics: Introduction to Chemistry, careers in chemistry, school science laboratory equipment, chemical hazards, Proper storage of chemicals, how to use fire extinguisher, and the scientific method. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150


Structure of an Atom

Topics: Atomic structure, Dalton’s atomic theory, JJ Thompson’s experiment, Rutherford’s Alpha particle scattering experiment, atomic structure and periodic table, Neil Bohr’s atomic theory, energy levels and transitions, quantum-mechanical model of atom, electron configuration. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150


Nuclear Chemistry

Topics: Mass spectrometer, nuclear chemistry, radioactivity, measurement of activity and half-life, useful applications of radioactivity. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150


Stoichiometry and Chemical Reactions (Mole concept 2)

Topics: Conservation of matter, relative atomic mass, relative molecular mass, Avogadro’s constant or number, Mole concept -2, Avogadro’s number, solution, mole concentration, Oxidation number, writing chemical formulae for ionic compounds, chemical equations. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150


Stoichiometry and Chemical reactions (Mole concept 1)

Topics: Mole ratio, laws of chemical combination, limiting reactant and excess reactant, percentage composition of the elements of a compound. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150


States of Matter

Topics: States of matter, solids, liquids, The gaseous state, Postulates of kinetic theory of gases, kinetic theory explanations, general gas equations, Graham’s law of diffusion/effusion, John Dalton’s law of partial pressure, Ideal gas equations, Deviation from Ideal Behaviour (Van der Waal’s Equation, Correction of the Ideal gas equation, Preparation of gases; hydrogen gas, ammonia gas, carbon dioxide. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GH150


Solubility

Topics; Solubility, factors that affect solubility, uses of solubility curves, Preparation of insoluble salts. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: 150


Qualitative analysis (Solubility)

Topics: Qualitative analysis; analysis of cations, anions, halide’s confirmatory analysis, action of conc.H2SO4 on solids, Test for Gases. Duration: 3days/3hours


Periodicity

Topics: Periodicity; periodic properties of elements/periodic trends/periodic variation of elements. Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150


Chemical Bonds

Topics: Chemical bonds; ionic bond, factors that influence the formation of ionic bond, physical properties of ionic compounds, Covalent bond, physical properties of covalent compounds, metallic bond, factors affecting metallic bond, properties of metals, Intermolecular bonds, Van der Waal’s forces, factors influencing the strength of Van der Waal’s forces, hydrogen bond, effects of hydrogen bonding, Effect of intermolecular forces and physical properties of compounds, boiling and melting points, solubility, enthalpy of vaporization, viscosity, volatility.  Duration: 3 Days/3 Hours. Course Fee: GHS150

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