Download Ethiopian new Curriculum grade 12 chemistry Student Textbook PDF

Writers

The textbook is authored & Prepared by:

• Hailu Shiferaw (PhD)
• Muluken Aklilu (PhD)

Publisher

Published by: Ministry of Education of Ethiopia

Country of Origin

Ethiopia, The content is tailored to the Ethiopian context.

Pages

The textbook contains 298 pages, organized into several units that cover a range of topics.

Total Units

The textbook includes 5 units, each focusing on different aspects of topic.

Curriculum

The textbook follows the Ethiopian New Curriculum

File Size

The digital file size of the textbook is 8.8 MB, available in PDF format

The New Curriculum grade 12 Chemistry Student Textbook contains 5 units, they are:

• Unit 1: Acid-Base Equilibrium
• Unit 2: Electrochemistry
• Unit 3: Industrial Chemistry
• Unit 4: Polymers
• Unit 5: Introduction To Environmental Chemistry

Unit 1 - Acid-Base Equilibria

• Covers acid-base concepts from Arrhenius, Brønsted-Lowry, and Lewis perspectives
• Examines ionic equilibria of weak acids and bases, including water ionization, pH/pOH, and the common ion effect
• Discusses buffer solutions, salt hydrolysis, acid-base indicators, and titrations

Unit 2 - Electrochemistry

• Introduces oxidation-reduction reactions and electrochemical cells
• Examines electrolysis of aqueous solutions and quantitative aspects like Faraday's laws
• Explores industrial applications of electrolysis

Unit 3 - Industrial Chemistry

• Discusses natural resources, raw materials, and key industrial chemical processes
• Covers production of important chemicals like ammonia, nitric acid, sulfuric acid, and sodium compounds
• Examines manufacturing industries in Ethiopia like glass, ceramics, cement, sugar, paper, and more

Unit 4 - Polymers

• Introduces polymers and polymerization reactions
• Classifies different types of polymers

Unit 5 - Introduction to Environmental Chemistry

• Overviews the components and natural cycles of the environment
• Explores environmental pollution issues in air, water, and land
• Introduces green chemistry principles and cleaner production

Students will gain understanding in:

• Understanding the fundamental acid-base concepts and equilibria.
• Applying quantitative problem-solving skills related to pH, pOH, Ka, Kb, and titrations.
• Recognizing the importance of electrochemical processes in industry.
• Gaining knowledge of key industrial chemical production methods.
• Classifying different types of polymers and their properties.
• Developing awareness of environmental chemistry principles and pollution mitigation.