JAMB Chemistry Syllabus

1. Introduction to Chemistry

• Matter and its classification

• Elements, compounds, mixtures

• Separation techniques

• Laboratory safety

2. Atomic Structure

• Structure of the atom

• Protons, neutrons, electrons

• Atomic number and mass number

• Isotopes

3. Periodic Table

• Periodic law

• Groups and periods

• Trends (electronegativity, ionization energy)

• Metals, non-metals, metalloids

4. Chemical Bonding

• Ionic bonding

• Covalent bonding

• Metallic bonding

• Intermolecular forces

5. States of Matter

• Solid, liquid, gas

• Gas laws

• Changes of state

• Kinetic theory

6. Acids, Bases and Salts

• Properties of acids and bases

• pH scale

• Neutralization reactions

• Salt preparation

7. Chemical Reactions

• Types of reactions

• Balancing equations

• Redox reactions

• Energy changes

8. Stoichiometry

• Mole concept

• Molar mass

• Chemical calculations

• Gas volume calculations

9. Organic Chemistry

• Hydrocarbons

• Alkanes, alkenes, alkynes

• Functional groups

• Polymers

10. Environmental Chemistry

• Air and water pollution

• Acid rain

• Green chemistry

• Environmental protection

11. Chemical Kinetics & Equilibrium

• Rate of reaction

• Factors affecting rate

• Reversible reactions

• Le Chatelier’s principle

12. Electrochemistry

• Electrolysis

• Electrochemical cells

• Redox processes

• Applications

13. Practical Chemistry

• Laboratory techniques

• Titration

• Identification of gases

• Qualitative analysis