Physical Science notes – Diploma

Description

 Atomic Structure and bonding
a) Description of atomic structure
b) Important of the outermost electrons in chemical bonding
c) Features of equations
d) Bond type

Nuclear Chemistry
a) Meaning of radio activity
b) Nature of radio activity
c) Radio activity decay
d) Application of radio
e) Non-destructive testing

Mole concept formulae & chemical reactions
a) Definition of terms
b) Chemical equations
c) Oxidation/reduction
d) Application in redox reactions
e) Role of water in ionization

Optics
a) Nature of light
b) Law of refraction
c) Law of reflection
d) Types of mirrors
e) Optical instruments

Hardness of H2O
a) Meaning of hard and soft water
b) Courses of hardness in water
c) Process of softening hard water

Acids, bases & salts
a) Definition of terms
b) Strength of acids and bases
c) Properties of acids bases and salts

Sound
a) Sources of sound
b) Prorogation of sound
c) Production of sound

Polymers
a) Definition of terms
b) Types of polymers
c) Disposal