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JUPEB
Chemistry Syllabus
Joint Universities Preliminary Examinations Board — Full Chemistry Syllabus, First & Second Semester
About JUPEB Chemistry
Chemistry is a core subject for science students seeking direct entry into 200-level university programmes in Nigeria. A pass in JUPEB Chemistry qualifies candidates for Medicine, Nursing, Anatomy, and any Natural or Biological Science programme. Some Computer Science and Engineering departments also require a Chemistry pass.
The programme has two semesters with four courses: CHM001 (General Chemistry), CHM002 (Physical Chemistry), CHM003 (Inorganic Chemistry), and CHM004 (Organic Chemistry) — each carrying 3 credit units.
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First Semester Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM001 | General Chemistry | 3 Units |
| CHM002 | Physical Chemistry | 3 Units |
1
Measurements
▼
i. Units of measurement
- Basic S.I. Units
- Derived units
- Conversion of units
- Significant figures
- Precision and accuracy
- Errors (systematic and random errors)
- Exact numbers
2
Nature of Matter
▼
i. States of matter
- Solid, liquid and gaseous states
- Properties and inter-conversion
3
Atomic Masses
▼
i. Molar masses of atoms and molecules based on ¹²C scale
ii. Use of mass spectrometry to determine Relative Atomic Mass
iii. Relative Molecular Mass
4
Atomic Structure
▼
i. Dalton's atomic theory
ii. Discovery of sub-atomic particles
- Cathode ray, Millikan's oil drop experiments
- Rutherford's and Thompson's experiments
- Calculations of relative abundances and isotopic mass
iii. Planck's Theory
- Black body radiation
- Photoelectric effect
- Quantisation of energy
iv. Bohr's Theory
- Bohr's assumption
- Atomic spectra of hydrogen (no derivation required)
- Spectral lines; ionisation energy from line spectra (n=0)
v. Wave Theory of Atoms
- Particle-wave duality
- Atomic orbitals; quantum numbers (n, l, m, s)
- Electronic energy levels; degeneracy of atomic orbitals
- Shapes of s, p and d orbitals
vi. Electronic Configuration of Atoms and Ions
- Aufbau principle
- Pauli's exclusion principle
- Hund's rule; (n+l) rule
5
Periodicity
▼
i. Development of the modern periodic table
ii. Building up periods
iii. Atomic properties
- Identifying blocks and groups of elements
- Periodic law
- Trends of atomic size; ionisation potential; electron affinity
- Electronegativity and ionic radii
- Isoelectric species
6
Mole Concept
▼
i. Mole and Avogadro's constant
- Various ways of defining the mole; Avogadro's constant; molar mass
ii. Empirical and molecular formula
- Calculations from percentage composition by mass and combustion data
iii. Solution Stoichiometry
- Balancing chemical equations; stoichiometric coefficient calculations
- Limiting reactants; actual and percentage yield calculations
- Molarity and gram concentration; standard solutions; serial dilution
7
Types of Chemical Reactions
▼
i. Neutralization
- Definition and identification of neutralization reactions
- Predicting solubilities
ii. Precipitation, Oxidation and Reduction
- Definitions of oxidation and reduction; emphasis on electron transfer
- Calculation of oxidation numbers
- Balancing redox reactions: oxidation state and half-reaction methods (acidic and basic media)
8
Chemical Bonding
▼
i. Electrovalent/Ionic Bonding
- Ionic bonding using compounds e.g. NaCl; energy considerations
- Definition of lattice energy (no derivation); properties of ionic compounds
ii. Covalent Bonding
- Covalent bonding using e.g. CO₂
- Coordinate/dative covalent bonding e.g. NH₄⁺, AlCl₃
- Bond energy, bond length, bond polarity (Fajan's rule)
- Properties of covalent compounds; hybridisation (sp, sp², sp³)
- Shapes of molecules using VSEPR theory: H₂O, NH₃, CH₄
iii. Intermolecular Bonding
- Van der Waals forces; permanent and induced dipoles; hydrogen bonding
iv. Metallic Bonding
- Lattice of positive ions surrounded by delocalised electrons
v. Bonding and Physical Properties
- Effect of bonding types on physical properties (e.g. high boiling point of water, miscibility of water and ethanol, nylon, polyester)
CHM001 Practicals
- Sensitivity of weighing equipment; graduation of measuring equipment; significant figures in reading.
- Preparation of standard solutions; serial dilution.
- Volumetric analysis: acid-base, redox and precipitation titrations. Titrimetry involving NaOH, oxalic acid, HCl, Na₂CO₃. Redox titrimetry using KMnO₄. Titrimetric analysis of NaOH/NaHCO₃ and Na₂CO₃/NaHCO₃ mixtures.
- Statistical analysis of data: use of supplied data to illustrate simple statistics.
9
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases
▼
i. Gas Laws
- Calculations involving Boyle's, Charles', Dalton's, Graham's laws and Avogadro's hypothesis
ii. Ideal and Real Gases
- Ideal gas equation; kinetic theory assumptions
- Deviation of real gases; Van der Waal's equation
- Use of PV = nRT including relative molecular mass determination
10
Solution
▼
i. Phase and phase diagram
- Interpretation of phase diagram for one-component system
ii. Ideal and non-ideal solutions; Raoult's Law
iii. Colligative Properties
- Lowering of vapour pressure
- Depression of freezing point; elevation of boiling point
- Osmotic pressure; molar mass determination via osmotic pressure
11
Thermochemistry
▼
i. Enthalpy change
- Exothermic and endothermic changes
- Enthalpy changes: combustion, neutralization, hydration, formation, solution, atomization (standard conditions)
ii. Hess' Law
- State Hess' law; construct and calculate energy cycles
- Bond energy calculations
iii. Chemical Thermodynamics
- Entropy and Gibbs' free energy; entropy change calculations
- ΔG = ΔH − TΔS; predicting spontaneity of reactions
12
Electrochemistry
▼
i. Electrolysis
- Faraday's first and second laws; related calculations
ii. Electrochemical Cells
- Substances liberated during electrolysis: state of electrolyte, electrochemical series position, concentration, electrode nature
iii. Fuel Cells and Batteries
- Electrode potential and standard electrode potential
- Cell potential; e.m.f calculations; Nernst equation
- Cell potential to predict reaction feasibility; industrial uses of electrolysis
iv. H₂/O₂ fuel cell
v. Rechargeable batteries
13
Chemical Kinetics
▼
i. Rate Equation
- Rate of reaction; reaction mechanism
- Factors affecting rate; orders of reaction; rate constants; molecularity
- Calculations of order of reaction from experimental data
ii. Activation Energy and Catalysis
- Simple collision theory; activation energy; Arrhenius equation
- Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis
14
Equilibrium State
▼
i. Mass Action
- Equilibrium changes; reaction quotient (Q)
- Equilibrium expressions (homogeneous and heterogeneous)
- Equilibrium constants: Kc and Kp; relationship between Kc and Kp
ii. Le-Chatelier's Principle
- Application: effects of temperature, pressure and concentration changes
- Acid and base definitions: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry and Lewis concepts
- Auto-ionisation of water
iii. Acid-Base Equilibria
- Acid strengths; pH of solutions; indicator theory
- Solubility product; common ion effect; selective precipitation of ions
iv. Ionic Equilibria in Aqueous System
15
Nuclear Chemistry
▼
i. Radioactivity
- History of radioactivity; types of radiations
- Radioactive disintegration; nuclear equations; half-life; radioactive carbon
- Detectors and applications of radioactivity
CHM002 Practicals
- Experiments to calculate enthalpy changes.
- Determination of molecular mass using freezing point depression.
Second Semester Courses
| Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CHM003 | Inorganic Chemistry | 3 Units |
| CHM004 | Organic Chemistry | 3 Units |
16
Periodicity of Elements
▼
i. General trends in properties of elements
- Nature of elements; trends in physical and chemical properties
17
Chemistry of Hydrogen
▼
i. Occurrence, isotopes, preparation and reactions of hydrides
18
S-Block Elements
▼
i. Group 1
- Physical and chemical properties; extraction e.g. Sodium
- Trends in properties of compounds; uses of Group 1 metals
ii. Group 2
- Physical and chemical properties; extraction e.g. Calcium
- Trends in properties of compounds; uses of Group 2 metals
19
P-Block Elements
▼
i. Group 13 — Boron and Aluminium
- Occurrence and extraction
- Trends in properties of compounds with O, Cl and H
ii. Group 14
- Occurrence, allotropes, physical and chemical properties
- Trends in oxides, hydrides, halides; greenhouse effect; uses
iii. Group 15
- Occurrence, allotropes, physical and chemical properties
- Simple oxides and nitrides; environmental impacts of NOx; uses
iv. Group 16
- Occurrence, allotropes, physical and chemical properties
- Trends in oxides, hydrides and halides; environmental impact of SOx; uses
v. Group 17
- Occurrence, physical and chemical properties
- Hydrogen halides, metal halides and interhalogen compounds; uses
20
D-Block Elements
▼
i. First Row Transition Elements
- Definition; electronic configuration; atomic radii; ionization potential
- Variable oxidation states; formation of metal complexes
ii. Introduction to Coordination Chemistry
- Metal complexes and ligands; types of ligands
- Bonding in metal complexes: chain theory limitations; Werner's theory
- Valence bond theory and hybridization
- Structure and magnetic properties of octahedral and tetrahedral complexes
- Nomenclature of coordination compounds
CHM003 Practicals — Qualitative Inorganic
- Flame tests and systematic analysis of mixtures containing two salts.
- Identification of anions: preliminary tests; preparation of Na₂CO₃ extracts; confirmatory tests.
- Identification of cations Group I–VI: group separation and analysis of ions within a group.
21
Structure and Bonding in Organic Compounds
▼
i. Hybridization
- Tetravalency and hybridization of carbon
ii. Classes of carbon compounds
- Functional groups; homologous series
- Molecular formula from empirical formula
iii. Nomenclature
- Naming: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes, aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, alkyl halides, arenes, carboxylic acids, amines
22
Purification
▼
i. Purification of organic compounds
- Melting point determination; crystallization and recrystallization
- Simple distillation; liquid extraction; sublimation
ii. Determination of elements
- Methods of determining C, H, N, S and halogens
- Sodium fusion test
23
Organic Reactions
▼
i. Covalent bond cleavage
- Homolytic and heterolytic fission
- Free radical reactions; nucleophiles and electrophiles
ii. Types of Reactions
- Addition, Substitution, Elimination, Hydrolysis, Condensation
iii. Electronic concepts in organic chemistry
- Inductive, steric and electrometric effects
24
Isomerism in Organic Compounds
▼
i. Constitutional, chain, position, and functional group isomerism
ii. Tautomerism; Stereoisomerism
iii. Geometrical and optical isomerism
25
Organic Compounds
▼
i. Alkanes, Alkenes, and Alkynes
- Nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions
ii. Alcohols
- Nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions
- Combustion; substitution to halogenoalkanes; reaction with Na
- Oxidation to carbonyl compounds and carboxylic acids
- Dehydration to alkenes; esterification with carboxylic acids and acyl chlorides
- Classes of alcohols; Lucas and Jones distinguishing tests
iii. Alkyl Halides
- Nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions
iv. Carbonyl Compounds (Aliphatic and Aromatic)
- Nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions
- Reduction; reaction with HCN, NaCN; reaction with aqueous I₂
- Tests for aldehydes and ketones using 2,4-dinitrophenylhydrazine
v. Carboxylic Compounds and Derivatives
- Nomenclature, properties, preparation from alcohols, aldehydes and nitriles
- Reactions with reactive metals; reduction to alcohol using LiAlH₄
vi. Primary Amines
- Hydrolysis of esters (acid and base); hydrolysis of acyl chlorides
- Preparation of alkylamines; basicity in terms of structure
- Reactions of amines: formation of diazonium salt
vii. Introduction to Aromatic Compounds
- Aromaticity; Kekulé structures
26
Macromolecules
▼
i. Carbohydrates
- Classes of carbohydrates; simple tests
ii. Proteins
- Amino acids; formation of peptide bonds in peptides
- Simple description of electrophoresis
iii. Polymers
- Types of polymerization reactions and differences
- Simple structures of polymers; uses of polymers
27
Biotechnology
▼
i. Biotechnology and its application in food and drugs
28
Petroleum Industry
▼
i. Constituents of crude oil; refining; cracking
ii. Chemicals derived from crude oil
CHM004 Practicals
- Reactions of simple functional groups: simple organic tests, solubility, sodium fusion test, functional group identification. Emphasis on ketones, aldehydes and carboxylic acids.
- Recrystallization and determination of the melting point of organic compounds.
Recommended Textbooks
- 1E. N. Ramsden — A-Level Chemistry, 4th Ed. (2000). Stanley Thornes. ISBN 0748752994.
- 2Phillips Mathews — Advanced Level Chemistry.
- 3B. A. Osuntogun, O. B. Familoni & B. I. Alo — Basic Organic Chemistry, 3rd Ed. (2012). University of Lagos Press.
- 4Ted Lister & Janet Renshaw — Chemistry (2009). Nelson Thornes Ltd.
- 5Jeanne Tan & Kim Seng Chan — Understanding Advanced Physical Inorganic Chemistry: The Learner’s Approach (2009). World Scientific.
- 6Theodore E. Brown et al. — Chemistry: The Central Science, 12th Ed. (2012). Pearson Education.
- 7Martins S. Silverberg — Principles of General Chemistry, 2nd Ed. (2010). McGraw-Hill, New York.
- 8YO Wong, C. T. Wong, S. O. Onyiruka & L. E. S. Akpanisi — University General Chemistry, Inorganic and Physical (2002). Africana FEP Publishers Ltd.
JUPEB Grading System
| Marks | Grade & Points | Remarks |
|---|---|---|
| 70 – 100 | A — 5 | Excellent |
| 60 – 69 | B — 4 | Very Good |
| 50 – 59 | C — 3 | Good |
| 45 – 49 | D — 2 | Merit |
| 40 – 44 | E — 1 | Pass |
| 39 and below | F — 0 | Fail |
Point calculation: A=5, B=4, C=3, D=2, E=1, F=0. One bonus point is added to any candidate with no F. Maximum possible score (AAA across three subjects) = 15+1 = 16 points. Example: CCC = 3+3+3+1 = 10 points. Results are released within 60 days of the final examination.
JUPEB Chemistry
9-Month Weekly Reading Plan
A complete, structured study schedule covering all 28 syllabus topics with past questions practice
Plan Overview
| Phase | Months | Course | Topics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phase 1 | Months 1 – 2 | CHM001: General Chemistry | Topics 1 – 8 |
| Phase 2 | Months 3 – 4 | CHM002: Physical Chemistry | Topics 9 – 15 |
| Phase 3 | Months 5 – 6 | CHM003: Inorganic Chemistry | Topics 16 – 20 |
| Phase 4 | Months 7 – 8 | CHM004: Organic Chemistry | Topics 21 – 28 |
| Phase 5 | Month 9 | Full Revision + Past Questions | All Topics |
📌 Daily Guide: Study 2–3 hours per day | Monday – Saturday active study | Sunday = rest or light review
Month 1
Week 01
Measurements (Topic 1) + Nature of Matter (Topic 2)
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | SI Units: basic and derived units; unit conversions |
| Tuesday | Significant figures, precision and accuracy |
| Wednesday | Systematic and random errors; exact numbers |
| Thursday | States of matter: solid, liquid, gas — properties |
| Friday | Inter-conversion of states of matter |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: measurements and states of matter (10–15 questions) |
Tip: Make a unit conversion table and memorize all SI base units.
Week 02
Atomic Masses (Topic 3) + Atomic Structure Part 1 (Topic 4i–4ii)
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Molar masses of atoms and molecules (¹²C scale) |
| Tuesday | Mass spectrometry — RAM and RMM determination |
| Wednesday | Dalton's atomic theory; discovery of sub-atomic particles |
| Thursday | Cathode ray, Millikan's oil drop, Rutherford's experiment |
| Friday | Thomson's experiment; isotopes; relative abundances |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: atomic masses and sub-atomic particles (10–15 questions) |
Week 03
Atomic Structure Part 2 (Topic 4iii–4vi) — Planck, Bohr, Wave Theory & Electronic Config
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Planck's Theory: black body radiation, photoelectric effect, quantisation of energy |
| Tuesday | Bohr's Theory: assumptions, atomic spectra of hydrogen, ionisation energy from line spectra |
| Wednesday | Wave Theory: particle-wave duality, atomic orbitals, quantum numbers (n, l, m, s) |
| Thursday | Energy levels, degeneracy of orbitals, shapes of s, p, d orbitals |
| Friday | Electronic configuration: Aufbau principle, Pauli's exclusion, Hund's rule, (n+1) rule |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: atomic structure (15–20 questions) |
Tip: Draw and label all orbital shapes. Write electronic configurations of the first 30 elements from memory.
Week 04
Periodicity (Topic 5) + Mole Concept Part 1 (Topic 6i–6ii)
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Development of the periodic table; building up periods |
| Tuesday | Identifying blocks and groups; periodic law |
| Wednesday | Trends: atomic size, ionisation potential, electron affinity, electronegativity, ionic radii, isoelectronic species |
| Thursday | Mole and Avogadro's constant; molar mass definitions |
| Friday | Empirical and molecular formulae — calculations from % composition and combustion data |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: periodicity and mole concept (15 questions) |
Month 2
Week 05
Mole Concept Part 2 (Topic 6iii) — Solution Stoichiometry
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Balancing chemical equations; stoichiometric coefficients |
| Tuesday | Limiting reactants — identification and calculations |
| Wednesday | Actual yield and percentage yield calculations |
| Thursday | Molarity and gram concentration calculations |
| Friday | Preparation of standard solutions; serial dilution |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: stoichiometry calculations (15–20 questions) |
Tip: Practice at least 10 mole calculation problems each day this week.
Week 06
Types of Chemical Reactions (Topic 7)
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Neutralization reactions — definition and identification |
| Tuesday | Predicting solubilities (solubility rules) |
| Wednesday | Precipitation reactions; definitions of oxidation and reduction |
| Thursday | Oxidation numbers — calculation rules and practice |
| Friday | Balancing redox reactions: oxidation state method and half-reaction method (acidic and basic media) |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: chemical reactions and redox (15 questions) |
Week 07
Chemical Bonding Part 1 (Topic 8i–8iii) — Ionic, Covalent & Intermolecular
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Ionic bonding: NaCl example, lattice energy, properties of ionic compounds |
| Tuesday | Covalent bonding: CO₂ example, dative/coordinate bonds (NH₄⁺, AlCl₃) |
| Wednesday | Bond energy, bond length, bond polarity, Fajan's rule; hybridisation (sp, sp², sp³) |
| Thursday | VSEPR theory: shapes of H₂O, NH₃, CH₄ |
| Friday | Van der Waals forces, permanent and induced dipoles, hydrogen bonding |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: chemical bonding (15 questions) |
Week 08
Chemical Bonding Part 2 (Topic 8iv–8v) + CHM001 Practicals & Review
CHM001
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Metallic bonding — lattice of positive ions surrounded by delocalised electrons |
| Tuesday | Bonding and physical properties (water's high boiling point, miscibility, nylon, polyester) |
| Wednesday | CHM001 Practical 1: Weighing equipment sensitivity; significant figures in readings |
| Thursday | CHM001 Practical 2: Standard solutions and serial dilution |
| Friday | CHM001 Practical 3: Volumetric analysis — acid-base, redox, precipitation titrations |
| Saturday | Full CHM001 Past Questions Review (20 questions spanning all CHM001 topics) |
Tip: Attempt a full mock test on all CHM001 topics before moving to Phase 2.
Month 3
Week 09
Kinetic Molecular Theory of Gases (Topic 9)
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Boyle's Law — statement and calculations |
| Tuesday | Charles' Law; Avogadro's hypothesis |
| Wednesday | Dalton's Law of partial pressures; Graham's Law |
| Thursday | Ideal gas equation (PV = nRT); kinetic theory assumptions |
| Friday | Real gases: deviation from ideal behaviour; Van der Waals equation; RMM determination |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: gas laws and ideal/real gases (15 questions) |
Week 10
Solutions (Topic 10)
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Phase diagrams — one-component system; interpretation |
| Tuesday | Ideal vs non-ideal solutions; Raoult's Law |
| Wednesday | Colligative properties: lowering of vapour pressure |
| Thursday | Depression of freezing point; elevation of boiling point |
| Friday | Osmotic pressure; molar mass determination from osmotic pressure |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: solutions and colligative properties (15 questions) |
Week 11
Thermochemistry (Topic 11)
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Enthalpy changes: exothermic vs endothermic; definitions (combustion, neutralization, hydration, formation, solution, atomisation) |
| Tuesday | Hess's Law — statement and energy cycles |
| Wednesday | Calculations based on Hess's Law; bond energy calculations |
| Thursday | Entropy (ΔS) — definition and calculations |
| Friday | Gibbs free energy (ΔG = ΔH – TΔS); predicting spontaneity of reactions |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: thermochemistry (15 questions) |
Tip: Create a formula sheet: ΔH, ΔS, ΔG, and key bond enthalpies.
Week 12
Electrochemistry (Topic 12)
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Faraday's First and Second Laws — statements and calculations |
| Tuesday | Electrolysis: substances liberated; electrochemical series; concentration effects |
| Wednesday | Nature of electrodes; industrial uses of electrolysis |
| Thursday | Electrode potential; standard electrode potential; EMF calculations |
| Friday | Nernst equation; feasibility of reactions; H₂/O₂ fuel cell; rechargeable batteries |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: electrochemistry (15 questions) |
Month 4
Week 13
Chemical Kinetics (Topic 13)
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Rate of reaction: definition and reaction mechanism |
| Tuesday | Factors affecting rate of reaction |
| Wednesday | Orders of reaction, rate constants, molecularity |
| Thursday | Calculating order of reaction from experimental data |
| Friday | Activation energy: collision theory, Arrhenius equation; homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: chemical kinetics (15 questions) |
Week 14
Equilibrium State Part 1 (Topic 14i–14ii)
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Equilibrium changes; reaction quotient Q |
| Tuesday | Equilibrium expressions — homogeneous and heterogeneous |
| Wednesday | Kc and Kp calculations; relationship between Kc and Kp |
| Thursday | Le Chatelier's Principle — statement and applications |
| Friday | Effects of temperature, pressure, and concentration on equilibrium |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: equilibrium (15 questions) |
Week 15
Equilibrium State Part 2 (Topic 14ii–14iv) — Acid-Base Equilibria
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Definitions of acid and base: Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, Lewis; auto-ionisation of water |
| Tuesday | Acid strengths; pH calculations |
| Wednesday | Indicator theory |
| Thursday | Solubility product (Ksp); common ion effect |
| Friday | Selective precipitation of ions; ionic equilibria in aqueous systems |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: acid-base equilibria (15 questions) |
Week 16
Nuclear Chemistry (Topic 15) + CHM002 Practicals + Full Review
CHM002
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | History of radioactivity; types of radiation (α, β, γ) |
| Tuesday | Radioactive disintegration; nuclear equations; half-life |
| Wednesday | Radioactive carbon dating; detectors; applications of radioactivity |
| Thursday | CHM002 Practical: enthalpy change experiments |
| Friday | CHM002 Practical: molar mass from freezing point depression |
| Saturday | Full CHM002 Mock Test (20–25 questions) |
Month 5
Week 17
Periodicity of Elements (Topic 16) + Chemistry of Hydrogen (Topic 17)
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | General trends: physical and chemical properties across periods and groups |
| Tuesday | Nature of elements — metals, metalloids, non-metals |
| Wednesday | Trends in physical and chemical properties |
| Thursday | Hydrogen: occurrence and isotopes |
| Friday | Preparation of hydrogen; reactions of hydrides |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: periodicity and hydrogen (10–15 questions) |
Week 18
S-Block Elements (Topic 18) — Group 1
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Physical and chemical properties of Group 1 metals |
| Tuesday | Extraction of Group 1 metals (e.g., Sodium) |
| Wednesday | Trends in properties of Group 1 compounds |
| Thursday | Uses of Group 1 metals |
| Friday | Review and summarise Group 1 with a comparison table |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: Group 1 elements (10–15 questions) |
Week 19
S-Block Elements (Topic 18) — Group 2
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Physical and chemical properties of Group 2 metals |
| Tuesday | Extraction of Group 2 metals (e.g., Calcium) |
| Wednesday | Trends in properties of Group 2 compounds |
| Thursday | Uses of Group 2 metals |
| Friday | Compare Group 1 vs Group 2 — master comparison table |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: Group 2 elements (10–15 questions) |
Week 20
P-Block Elements Part 1 (Topic 19) — Groups 13 & 14
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Group 13: Boron and Aluminium — occurrence and extraction |
| Tuesday | Group 13: trends in compounds with oxygen, chlorine, hydrogen |
| Wednesday | Group 14: occurrence, allotropic forms, physical and chemical properties |
| Thursday | Group 14: trends in oxides, hydrides, halides; greenhouse effect |
| Friday | Uses of Group 13 and Group 14 elements |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: Groups 13 & 14 (10–15 questions) |
Month 6
Week 21
P-Block Elements Part 2 (Topic 19) — Groups 15 & 16
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Group 15: occurrence, allotropic forms, physical and chemical properties |
| Tuesday | Group 15: simple oxides and nitrides; environmental impact of NOx |
| Wednesday | Group 16: occurrence, allotropic forms |
| Thursday | Group 16: trends in oxides, hydrides, halides; environmental impact of SOx |
| Friday | Uses of Group 15 and Group 16 elements |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: Groups 15 & 16 (10–15 questions) |
Week 22
P-Block Elements Part 3 — Group 17 + D-Block Elements Part 1 (Topic 20i)
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Group 17: occurrence, physical and chemical properties |
| Tuesday | Hydrogen halides, metal halides, interhalogen compounds |
| Wednesday | Uses of Group 17 elements |
| Thursday | D-Block: definition; electronic configuration of transition elements |
| Friday | Atomic radii, ionisation potential, variable oxidation states, metal complex formation |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: Group 17 and D-Block (10–15 questions) |
Week 23
D-Block Elements Part 2 (Topic 20ii) — Coordination Chemistry
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Definition of metal complex and ligands; types of ligands |
| Tuesday | Bonding in metal complexes: chain theory, Werner's theory |
| Wednesday | Valence bond theory and hybridisation concept |
| Thursday | Structure and magnetic properties: octahedral and tetrahedral complexes |
| Friday | Nomenclature of coordination compounds |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: coordination chemistry (10–15 questions) |
Week 24
CHM003 Practicals + Full Inorganic Chemistry Review
CHM003
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | CHM003 Practical: flame tests; systematic analysis of mixtures containing two salts |
| Tuesday | CHM003 Practical: identification of anions — preliminary tests, Na₂CO₃ extract, confirmatory tests |
| Wednesday | CHM003 Practical: identification of cations — group separation and analysis (Groups I–VI) |
| Thursday | Review S-block and P-block elements |
| Friday | Review D-block and coordination chemistry |
| Saturday | Full CHM003 Mock Test (20–25 questions) |
Month 7
Week 25
Structure & Bonding in Organic Compounds (Topic 21)
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Hybridisation: tetravalency and hybridisation of carbon (sp, sp², sp³) |
| Tuesday | Classes of carbon compounds: functional groups, homologous series |
| Wednesday | Molecular formula from empirical formula |
| Thursday | Nomenclature: alkanes, alkenes, alkynes |
| Friday | Nomenclature: aldehydes, ketones, alcohols, alkyl halides, arenes, carboxylic acids, amines |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: structure, bonding and nomenclature (15 questions) |
Tip: Create a functional group flashcard set. Test yourself daily.
Week 26
Purification (Topic 22) + Organic Reactions (Topic 23)
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Melting point determination, crystallisation and recrystallisation |
| Tuesday | Simple distillation, liquid extraction, sublimation |
| Wednesday | Determination of elements (C, H, N, S, halogens); sodium fusion test |
| Thursday | Covalent bond cleavage: homolytic and heterolytic fission; free radical reactions; nucleophiles and electrophiles |
| Friday | Types of reactions: addition, substitution, elimination, hydrolysis, condensation |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: purification and organic reactions (15 questions) |
Week 27
Organic Reactions Continued (Topic 23) + Isomerism (Topic 24)
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Electronic concepts: inductive effect, steric effect, electrometric effects |
| Tuesday | Constitutional, chain, position, and functional group isomerism |
| Wednesday | Tautomerism and stereoisomerism |
| Thursday | Geometrical isomerism (cis-trans) |
| Friday | Optical isomerism (chirality, enantiomers) |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: reactions and isomerism (15 questions) |
Week 28
Organic Compounds Part 1 (Topic 25i–25ii) — Alkanes, Alkenes, Alkynes & Alcohols
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Alkanes: nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions |
| Tuesday | Alkenes and alkynes: nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions |
| Wednesday | Alcohols: nomenclature, structure, synthesis and properties |
| Thursday | Alcohol reactions: combustion, substitution to halogenoalkanes, reaction with Na, oxidation |
| Friday | Dehydration to alkenes, esterification; classes of alcohols; Lucas and Jones reagent tests |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: hydrocarbons and alcohols (15 questions) |
Month 8
Week 29
Organic Compounds Part 2 (Topic 25iii–25v) — Alkyl Halides & Carbonyl Compounds
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Alkyl halides: nomenclature, structure, synthesis, properties and reactions |
| Tuesday | Carbonyl compounds: nomenclature, structure and synthesis |
| Wednesday | Carbonyl reactions: reduction, reaction with HCN/NaCN, reaction with aqueous I₂ |
| Thursday | Tests for aldehydes and ketones: 2,4-DNPH; Tollens' and Fehling's tests |
| Friday | Distinguishing between aldehydes and ketones |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: alkyl halides and carbonyl compounds (15 questions) |
Week 30
Organic Compounds Part 3 (Topic 25vi–25viii) — Carboxylic Acids, Amines & Aromatics
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Carboxylic acids: nomenclature, properties, preparation from alcohols, aldehydes and nitriles |
| Tuesday | Reactions of carboxylic acids with reactive metals; reduction to alcohol using LiAlH₄ |
| Wednesday | Primary amines: preparation of alkylamines; basicity of amines |
| Thursday | Reactions of amines: diazonium salt formation; hydrolysis of esters and acylchlorides |
| Friday | Aromaticity; Kekulé structures; introduction to aromatic compounds |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: carboxylic acids, amines and aromatics (15 questions) |
Week 31
Macromolecules (Topic 26) + Biotechnology (Topic 27) + Petroleum Industry (Topic 28)
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Carbohydrates: classes (mono, di, polysaccharides); simple tests |
| Tuesday | Proteins: amino acids; peptide bond formation; simple description of electrophoresis |
| Wednesday | Polymers: types of polymerisation, structures and uses |
| Thursday | Biotechnology: applications in food and drugs |
| Friday | Petroleum: crude oil composition, refining, cracking; chemicals derived from crude oil |
| Saturday | Past Questions Practice: macromolecules, biotechnology and petroleum (15 questions) |
Week 32
CHM004 Practicals + Full Organic Chemistry Review
CHM004
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | CHM004 Practical: reactions of functional groups — solubility, sodium fusion test, functional group identification |
| Tuesday | Practical emphasis on ketones, aldehydes and carboxylic acids |
| Wednesday | CHM004 Practical: recrystallisation and melting point determination |
| Thursday | Review Topics 21–24: structure, purification, reactions, isomerism |
| Friday | Review Topics 25–28: organic compounds, macromolecules, petroleum |
| Saturday | Full CHM004 Mock Test (20–25 questions) |
Week 33
Revise CHM001 + Past Questions
Revision
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Rapid review: Measurements, Nature of Matter, Atomic Masses |
| Tuesday | Rapid review: Atomic Structure, Periodicity |
| Wednesday | Rapid review: Mole Concept, Types of Chemical Reactions |
| Thursday | Rapid review: Chemical Bonding |
| Friday | Full CHM001 Past Questions Session (30 questions — timed) |
| Saturday | Review wrong answers; re-read all weak areas |
Week 34
Revise CHM002 + Past Questions
Revision
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Rapid review: Gas Laws, Solutions |
| Tuesday | Rapid review: Thermochemistry |
| Wednesday | Rapid review: Electrochemistry, Chemical Kinetics |
| Thursday | Rapid review: Equilibrium State, Nuclear Chemistry |
| Friday | Full CHM002 Past Questions Session (30 questions — timed) |
| Saturday | Review wrong answers; re-read all weak areas |
Week 35
Revise CHM003 + Past Questions
Revision
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Rapid review: Periodicity of Elements, Chemistry of Hydrogen |
| Tuesday | Rapid review: S-Block Elements (Groups 1 & 2) |
| Wednesday | Rapid review: P-Block Elements (Groups 13–17) |
| Thursday | Rapid review: D-Block Elements and Coordination Chemistry |
| Friday | Full CHM003 Past Questions Session (30 questions — timed) |
| Saturday | Review wrong answers; re-read all weak areas |
Week 36
Revise CHM004 + Past Questions
Revision
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Rapid review: Structure, Bonding, Nomenclature and Purification |
| Tuesday | Rapid review: Organic Reactions and Isomerism |
| Wednesday | Rapid review: Alkanes, Alkenes, Alcohols and Alkyl Halides |
| Thursday | Rapid review: Carbonyl compounds, Carboxylic acids, Amines, Aromatics and Macromolecules |
| Friday | Full CHM004 Past Questions Session (30 questions — timed) |
| Saturday | Review wrong answers; re-read all weak areas |
Week 37
Comprehensive Mock Examinations
Mock Exam
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Full Mock Exam 1: Mixed questions from CHM001 + CHM002 (40 questions — timed) |
| Tuesday | Detailed review of Mock Exam 1 answers |
| Wednesday | Full Mock Exam 2: Mixed questions from CHM003 + CHM004 (40 questions — timed) |
| Thursday | Detailed review of Mock Exam 2 answers |
| Friday | Focus on most frequently failed topics — targeted reading and practice |
| Saturday | Light review; rest; mental preparation |
Week 38
Final Week — Grand Mock Exam & Last Push
Final Push
| Day | Activity |
|---|---|
| Monday | Grand Mock Exam: all 4 courses combined (50 questions — full exam simulation) |
| Tuesday | Thorough review of all grand mock answers; note key formulas and definitions |
| Wednesday | Review all practicals (CHM001–CHM004) |
| Thursday | Quick revision of all tables, periodic trends and reaction mechanisms |
| Friday | Light reading — past questions only (no new material) |
| Saturday | ✅ REST. Confidence check. You are ready! |
JUPEB Grading System
A
70 – 100
Excellent
B
60 – 69
Very Good
C
50 – 59
Good
D
45 – 49
Merit
E
40 – 44
Pass
F
Below 40
Fail
Target: Aim for 70%+ (Grade A = 5 points) in each course. Maximum points AAA = 15 + 1 bonus = 16 points.
Recommended Resources
| Textbook | Best Used For |
|---|---|
| E.N. Ramsden — A-Level Chemistry | Core textbook (all topics) |
| Brown et al. — Chemistry: The Central Science | Physical and General Chemistry |
| Osuntogun et al. — Basic Organic Chemistry | CHM004: Organic Chemistry |
| Jeanne Tan — Understanding Advanced Physical Inorganic Chemistry | CHM002 and CHM003 |
| Silverberg — Principles of General Chemistry | CHM001 and CHM002 |
| JUPEB Chemistry Past Questions (syllabus.ng) | All weekly Saturday practice sessions |
7 Smart Study Tips
01
Flashcards
Use them for definitions, functional groups and periodic trends. Review daily.
02
Formula Sheet
Maintain a running sheet of all key equations: PV=nRT, ΔG=ΔH−TΔS, Nernst, and more.
03
Past Questions
Do at least 15 questions per topic immediately after studying it every week.
04
Timed Practice
From Month 7 onward, time all practice sessions to simulate exam conditions.
05
Weak Areas
Flag topics where you score below 50% and revisit them every two weeks.
06
Practicals
Never neglect lab practicals. They are examined and carry significant marks.
07
Grade Target
Always aim for 70%+ (Grade A) in every course. Consistency beats cramming.