Online
CHEMISTRY (WAEC/UTME/POST-UTME/IGCSE)
Duration
1 Month
Days/Week
2 Days
Total Classes
8 Sessions
Delivery
Online
Course Overview
Chemistry for Beginners is a structured and engaging online foundation course designed for students who are new to Chemistry, transitioning into secondary-school Chemistry, or struggling with basic concepts. The programme takes learners step-by-step from the fundamentals of matter and atoms to chemical reactions, calculations, acids and bases, organic chemistry and practical Chemistry.
The course combines clear explanations, visual learning, guided calculations, demonstrations, practical applications and examination-style questions to help students develop genuine understanding rather than relying on memorisation.
Key Areas Students Will Explore
•Matter & Its Properties — elements, compounds, mixtures and physical/chemical changes.
•Atoms & Atomic Structure — protons, neutrons, electrons, isotopes and electronic configuration.
•The Periodic Table — groups, periods, periodic trends and properties of elements.
•Chemical Bonding — ionic, covalent and metallic bonding and their properties.
•Chemical Formulae & Equations — writing, balancing and interpreting chemical equations.
•Mole Concept & Chemical Calculations — relative atomic mass, molar mass, moles and quantitative problems.
•Acids, Bases & Salts — properties, indicators, pH, neutralisation and salt formation.
•Separation Techniques — filtration, distillation, crystallisation, chromatography and related applications.
•Energy & Chemical Reactions — exothermic and endothermic reactions.
•Rates of Reaction — factors affecting reaction rates and collision theory.
•Air, Water & Environmental Chemistry — composition, properties, pollution and purification.
•Introduction to Organic Chemistry — hydrocarbons, homologous series and basic functional groups.
•Practical Chemistry Skills — laboratory safety, observations, measurements and interpretation of simple experiments.
Students won't just memorise definitions and equations. They will learn to:
- Understand Chemistry concepts from first principles.
- Explain chemical processes clearly and logically.
- Perform Chemistry calculations step-by-step.
- Write and balance chemical equations correctly.
- Interpret diagrams, tables, graphs and experimental observations.
- Connect Chemistry to everyday life and real-world applications.
- Develop confidence in tackling examination-style questions.
By the end of the programme, students will have a strong foundation in Chemistry, improved scientific reasoning and greater confidence in solving both conceptual and numerical problems.
The course provides an excellent foundation for progressing to WAEC, NECO, UTME, IGCSE, Checkpoint and other secondary-school Chemistry programmes.
Ideal for:
- Students who are new to Chemistry
- Students transitioning into secondary-school Chemistry
- Learners who need to strengthen weak Chemistry foundations
- Students preparing for more advanced Chemistry courses
- Beginners preparing to eventually tackle WAEC, NECO, UTME, IGCSE or Checkpoint Chemistry
📅 Dynamic Week-by-Week Syllabus
Week 1
Introduction to Chemistry, Laboratory Safety & Chemistry in Everyday Life
Week 2
Matter — Elements, Compounds, Mixtures & Physical/Chemical Changes
Week 3
Separation Techniques — Filtration, Evaporation, Distillation & Chromatography
Week 4
Atomic Structure — Protons, Neutrons, Electrons, Isotopes & Electronic Configuration
Week 5
The Periodic Table — Groups, Periods & Properties of Elements
Week 6
Chemical Bonding — Ionic, Covalent & Metallic Bonding
Week 7
Chemical Formulae, Valency & Writing Chemical Equations
Week 8
Balancing Chemical Equations & Types of Chemical Reactions
Week 9
Mole Concept — Relative Masses, Molar Mass & Mole Calculations
Week 10
Acids, Bases & Salts — Properties, Indicators, pH & Neutralisation
Week 11
Energy Changes & Rates of Chemical Reactions
Week 12
Air, Water & Environmental Chemistry
Week 13
Introduction to Organic Chemistry — Hydrocarbons & Homologous Series
Week 14
Practical Chemistry — Observations, Measurements & Simple Experimental Analysis
Week 15
Guided Problem-Solving, Examination-Style Questions & Concept Revision
Week 16
Comprehensive Revision, Assessment & Progress Evaluation
Class Schedule & Venue
Weekly Time Slot
Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Online Platform
Conducted live via Zoom. Full meeting links and video instructions will be sent upon course enrollment.
Rules & Prerequisites
Student Requirements & Prerequisites
1. No previous Physics knowledge required.
2. Basic knowledge of Mathematics is recommended.
3. Ability to perform basic arithmetic and simple algebraic calculations.
4. Smartphone, tablet or computer with stable internet connection.
5. Notebook, pen/pencil and calculator.
6. Willingness to participate actively in class and complete assigned exercises.
Class Rules & Conduct
1. Students should join classes on time.
2. Students are expected to participate actively and ask questions.
3. Cameras may be required during selected interactive activities.
4. Assignments and practice exercises should be completed before the next class where applicable.
5. Missed classes should be communicated in advance where possible.
6. Course materials provided during the programme should be used for learning purposes only.
About the Instructor
Adewale Raji
B.Sc. Microbiology — Lagos State University, Second Class Upper Division Cambridge Checkpoint & A-Level Certified — Oxford University Press WAEC/NECO Examiner SAT Mathematics Tutor Experienced Nigerian Curriculum, IGCSE, Cambridge Checkpoint & Ontario Curriculum Tutor Examination Preparation Specialist — WAEC, NECO, UTME, IGCSE, A-Level, SAT, BECE and Post-UTME Member, PET for National Reproductive Health and HIV/AIDS Prevention and Care Project through NYSC
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I am a skilled and versatile Science and Mathematics educator with a B.Sc. in Microbiology from Lagos State University and extensive experience teaching students across Nigerian, Cambridge, IGCSE, and Ontario curricula. I specialise in Chemistry, Biology, Physics, Mathematics, Further Mathematics, Technical Drawing, and examination preparation. …
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