Grade 10 · Chemistry · Semester 1 · 2026–2027

Exploring matter, reactions, and chemical analysis, step-by-step.

From metals and stoichiometry to environmental chemistry, organic functional groups, and experimental techniques. Follow your student's journey through foundational chemical concepts this semester.

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Key Milestones & Break Schedule

Important breaks, revision periods, and examination schedules for Semester 1.

Holiday

National Day Vacation

Week 5 · Sep 20–24

National holiday observance integrated into environmental chemistry studies.

Break

Autumn Break

Week 14 · Nov 22

Mid-semester break for rest and consolidation.

Preparation

Past Papers Review

Week 18 · Dec 20

Targeted past paper practice and examination preparation.

Assessment

Semester 1 Exams

Weeks 19–20 · Dec 27–Jan 3

Comprehensive examinations covering all covered chapters from Metals through Chemical Analysis.

W1
Aug 23, 2026
Reactivity & Corrosion
Chapter 9 · Metals
  • 9.4 Reactivity series
  • 9.5 Corrosion of metals

Understanding metal behaviors, reaction tendencies, and oxidation processes.

W2
Aug 30, 2026
Metal Extraction
Chapter 9 · Metals
  • 9.6 Extraction of metals

Connecting reactivity to industrial methods for extracting metals from ores.

W3
Sep 6, 2026
The Mole & Avogadro Constant (Part 1)
Chapter 3 · Stoichiometry
  • 3.3 The mole and the Avogadro constant

Introducing the mole concept to quantify chemical substances.

W4
Sep 13, 2026
The Mole & Avogadro Constant (Part 2)
Chapter 3 · Stoichiometry
  • 3.3 The mole and the Avogadro constant

Mastering stoichiometric calculations and molar ratio applications.

W5
Sep 20, 2026
Water & Fertilisers (National Vacation)
Chapter 10 · Environmental Chemistry
Vacation
  • 10.1 Water
  • 10.2 Fertilisers
  • National vacation (Sep 23 & 24)

Examining water purification, agricultural chemical impacts, and environmental sustainability.

W6
Sep 27, 2026
Air Quality & Climate
Chapter 10 · Environmental Chemistry
  • 10.3 Air quality and climate
  • 10.3 Air quality and climate (continued)

Analyzing atmospheric composition, pollutants, and greenhouse effects.

W7
Oct 4, 2026
Formulae, Groups & Naming
Chapter 11 · Organic Chemistry
  • 11.1 Formulae, functional groups and terminology
  • 11.2 Naming organic compounds

Building foundational rules for systematic organic nomenclature and functional groups.

W8
Oct 11, 2026
Fuels & Alkanes
Chapter 11 · Organic Chemistry
  • 11.3 Fuels
  • 11.4 Alkanes

Studying hydrocarbon fuels, combustion, and saturated hydrocarbons.

W9
Oct 18, 2026
Alkenes
Chapter 11 · Organic Chemistry
  • 11.5 Alkenes

Exploring unsaturated hydrocarbons and characteristic addition reactions.

W10
Oct 25, 2026
Alcohols
Chapter 11 · Organic Chemistry
  • 11.6 Alcohols

Investigating the hydroxyl group, ethanol production, and chemical properties.

W11
Nov 1, 2026
Carboxylic Acids
Chapter 11 · Organic Chemistry
  • 11.7 Carboxylic acids

Understanding weak organic acids and esterification processes.

W12
Nov 8, 2026
Polymers
Chapter 11 · Organic Chemistry
  • 11.8 Polymers

Differentiating addition and condensation polymerization mechanisms.

W13
Nov 15, 2026
Experimental Design & Titrations
Chapter 12 · Experimental Techniques
  • 12.1 Experimental design
  • 12.2 Acid–base titrations

Planning rigorous investigations and measuring concentrations via titrations.

W14
Nov 22, 2026
Autumn Break
Break
Break
  • Autumn Break — No Classes

A scheduled mid-semester pause to rest and recharge.

W15
Nov 29, 2026
Chromatography
Chapter 12 · Experimental Techniques
  • 12.3 Chromatography

Separating and analyzing mixtures using paper and thin-layer chromatography.

W16
Dec 6, 2026
Separation & Purification
Chapter 12 · Experimental Techniques
  • 12.4 Separation and purification

Mastering methods like filtration, crystallization, and distillation.

W17
Dec 13, 2026
Identification of Ions & Gases
Chapter 12 · Experimental Techniques
  • 12.5 Identification of ions and gases

Performing qualitative analysis tests to detect cations, anions, and gases.

W18
Dec 20, 2026
Past Papers Review
Revision
Past Papers
  • Past papers practice and review

Consolidating knowledge across all chapters in preparation for final exams.

W19
Dec 27, 2026
Semester 1 Exams Start
Semester 1 Exams
Exams Start
  • Semester 1 Exams Start

Comprehensive evaluation across all Semester 1 chemistry topics.

W20
Jan 3, 2027
Semester 1 Exams Continue
Semester 1 Exams
Exams
  • Semester 1 Exams Evaluation

Finalizing end-of-semester assessments.