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CHEMISTRY NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT CSEE 2023

CHEMISTRY NEW EXAMINATION FORMAT CSEE 2023

032 CHEMISTRY

(For Both School and Private Candidates)

1.0 INTRODUCTION

This Chemistry examination format revises and replaces the 2019 version issued by the National Examinations Council of Tanzania (NECTA).

The format is based on the 2007 Chemistry syllabus for Ordinary Secondary Education.

The revised format improves the examination rubric, without changing the examination objectives, content and competencies.

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2.0 GENERAL OBJECTIVES

The examination will assess the extent to which the candidates can:

2.1 apply Chemistry knowledge, skills and principles in everyday life activities;

2.2 design and perform experiments;

2.3 use symbols, formulae and equations to communicate in chemistry; and

2.4 apply the scientific principles and knowledge in exploiting natural resources with conservation of the environment.

3.0 GENERAL COMPETENCIES

The examination will assess the candidates’ ability to:

3.1 use Chemistry knowledge, skills and principles in solving daily life problems;

3.2 apply knowledge on Chemistry in doing various activities and/or experiments;

3.3 apply chemical symbols, formulae and equations to communicate in chemistry; and

3.4 use scientific and technological skills in conserving and making sustainable use of the environment.

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4.0 EXAMINATION RUBRIC

The examination will consist of two papers: 032/1 Chemistry 1, a theory paper, and 032/2 Chemistry 2, a practical paper.

4.1 032/1 Chemistry 1

This paper will be for three (3) hours. The paper will consist of 11 questions placed in sections A, B and C. The candidates will be required to answer all the questions in sections A and B and two (2) questions from section C. The paper will weigh a total of 100 marks.

Section A will comprise two (2) questions. Question number 1 will be a multiple-choice question, consisting of 10 items. Each question will weigh one (1) mark, making a total of 10 marks.

Question number 2 will be a matching-items question, consisting of six (6) items. Each item will carry one (1) mark, hence a total of 6 marks. Therefore, the section will have a total of 16 marks.

Section B will consist of six (6) short answer questions. Candidates will be required to answer all the questions. Each question will carry nine (9) marks, hence a total of 54 marks in this section.

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Section C will comprise three (3) essay or structured questions each carrying 15 marks. The candidates will be required to attempt two (2) questions. Therefore, this section will weigh a total of 30 marks.

4.2 032/2 Chemistry 2

This paper will be for 2½ hours. The paper will consist of two (2) questions. The candidates will be required to answer all the questions. Each question will carry 25 marks, making a total of 50 marks.

Note

(i) The Actual Practical paper will have more than one alternative, which will be sent to schools depending on the number of candidates.

Alternative A will be sent to schools with up to 100 candidates; alternative A and B to those with more than 100 candidates but not exceeding 200; and alternative A, B and C to schools with more than 200 candidates.

(ii) A checklist for chemicals, apparatuses, equipment and materials required for the examination will be sent to schools not less than three months before the date of sitting for this paper.

However, the instructions for laboratory arrangements will be provided 3 hours before the beginning of the examinations.

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(iii) When answering the questions in both theory and practical papers, candidates will be allowed to use non-programmable calculators.

5.0 EXAMINATION CONTENT

The candidates will be examined on the following topics:

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5.1 032/1 Chemistry 1 (Theory)

5.1.1 Introduction to Chemistry
5.1.2 Laboratory techniques and safety
5.1.3 Heat sources and flames
5.1.4 The scientific procedures
5.1.5 Matter
5.1.6 Air, combustion, rusting and fire fighting
5.1.7 Oxygen and hydrogen
5.1.8 Water
5.1.9 Fuels and energy
5.1.10 Atomic structure
5.1.11 Periodic classification
5.1.12 Formula, bonding and nomenclature
5.1.13 Chemical equations
5.1.14 Hardness of water
5.1.15 Acids, bases and salts
5.1.16 The mole concept and related calculations
5.1.17 Volumetric analysis
5.1.18 Ionic theory and electrolysis
5.1.19 Chemical kinetics, equilibrium and energetics
5.1.20 Extraction of metals
5.1.21 Compounds of metals
5.1.22 Non-metals and their compounds
5.1.23 Organic chemistry
5.1.24 Soil chemistry
5.1.25 Pollution

5.2 032/2 Chemistry 2 Actual Practical

5.2.1 Qualitative analysis
5.2.2 Chemical kinetics, equilibrium and energetics
5.2.3 Volumetric analysis

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