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Interswitch SPAK Mathematics Syllabus

A. Number and Numeration

• Number bases
• Modular Arithmetic Fractions, Decimals and Approximations
• Indices
• Logarithms
• Sequence and Series
• Sets
• Logical Reasoning
• Positive and negative integers, rational numbers
• Surds (Radicals)
• Matrices and Determinants
• Ratio, Proportions and Rates
• Percentages
• Financial Arithmetic
• Variation

B. Algebraic Processes

• Algebraic expressions
• Simple operations on algebraic expressions
• Solution of Linear Equations
• Change of Subject of a Formula/Relation
• Quadratic Equations
• Graphs of Linear and Quadratic functions.
• Linear Inequalities
• Algebraic Fractions
• Functions and Relations

C. Mensuration

• Lengths and
• Perimeters
• Areas
• Volumes

D. Plane Geometry

• Angles
• Angles and intercepts on parallel lines.
• Triangles and Polygons.
• Circles
• Construction
• Loci

E. Coordinate Geometry of Straight Lines

• Concept of the x-y plane.
• Coordinates of points on the x-y plane

F. Trigonometry

• Sine, Cosine and Tangent of an angle.
• Angles of elevation and depression
• Bearings

G. Introductory Calculus

• Differentiation of algebraic functions.
• Integration of simple Algebraic functions

H. Statistics and Probability

• Statistics
• Probability

I. Vectors and Transformation

• Vectors in a Plane
• Transformation in the Cartesian Plane

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Interswitch SPAK Chemistry Syallbus

1.0 INTRODUCTION TO CHEMISTRY
(a) (i) Measurement of physical quantities.
(ii) Scientific measurements and theirimportance in chemistry.
(b) Scientific Method

2.0 STRUCTURE OF THE ATOM
(a) Gross features of the atom.
(b) (i) Atomic number/proton number, number of neutrons, isotopes, atomic mass, mass number.

(ii) Relative atomic mass (Ar) and relative molecular mass (Mr) based on Carbon-12 scale.
(iii) Characteristics and nature of matter.
(c) Particulate nature of mater: physical and chemical changes.
(d) (i) Electron Configuration
(ii) Orbitals
(iii) Rules and principles for filling in electrons.

3.0 STANDARD SEPARATION TECHNIQUES FOR MIXTURES
(a) Classification of mixtures.
(b) Separation techniques
(c) Criteria for purity.
4.0 PERIODIC CHEMISTRY
(a) Periodicity of the elements.
(b)Different categories of elements in the
periodic table.
(c) Periodic law:
(i) Trends on periodic table;
(ii) Periodic gradation of the elements in the third period (Na – Ar)

(d) Reactions between acids and metals, their oxides and trioxocarbonates (IV).
(e) Periodic gradation of elements in group seven, the halogens: F, Cl, Br and I.
(f) Elements of the first transition series. 21Sc – 30Zn

5.0 CHEMICAL BONDS
(a) Interatomic bonding
(b) (i) Formation of ionic bonds and compounds.
(ii) Properties of ionic compounds.
(c) Naming of ionic compounds.
(d) Formation of covalent bonds and compounds.
(e) (i) Properties of covalent compounds.
(ii) Coordinate (dative) covalent
bonding.

(f) Shapes of molecular compounds.
(g)(i) Metallic Bonding
(ii) Factors influencing its formation.
(iii) Properties of metals.
(h)(i) Inter molecular bonding
(ii) Intermolecular forces in covalent compounds.
(iii) Hydrogen bonding

(iii) van der Waals forces
(iv) Comparison of all bond types.

6.0 STOICHIOMETRY AND CHEMICAL REACTIONS
(a)(i) Symbols, formulae and equations.
(ii)chemical symbols
(iii) Empirical and molecular formulae.
(iv) Chemical equations and IUPAC names of chemical compounds.
(v)Laws of chemical combination.
(b)Amount of substance.

(c) Mole ratios
(d) (i) Solutions
(ii) Concentration terms
(iii) Standard solutions.
(e) Preparation of solutions from liquid
solutes by the method of dilution.

7.0 STATES OF MATTER
(a) (i) Kinetic theory of matter.
(ii) Changes of state of matter.
(iii) Diffusion

(b) Gases:
(i) Characteristics and nature of gases;
(ii) The gas laws;
(iii)Laboratory preparation and properties of some gases.
(c) (i) Liquids
(ii) Vapour and gases.

(d) Solids:
(i) Characteristics and nature;
(ii) Types and structures;
(iii) Properties of solids.
(e) Structures, properties and uses of diamond and graphite.
(f) Determination of melting points of covalent solids.
8.0 ENERGY AND ENERGY CHANGES
(a)Energy and enthalpy
(b)Description, definition and illustrations of energy changes and their effects.

9.0 ACIDS, BASES AND SALTS
(a) Definitions of acids and bases.
(b) Physical and chemical properties of acids and bases.
(c) Acids, bases and salts as electrolytes.
(d) Classification of acids and bases.
(e) Concept of pH

(f) Salts:
(i) Laboratory and industrial preparation of salts;
(ii) Uses;
(iii) Hydrolysis of salt.
(g)Deliquescent, efflorescent and hygroscopic compound.
(h)Acid-Base indicators
(i) Acid-Base titration

10.0 SOLUBILITY OF SUBTANCES
(a) General principles
(b) Practical application of solubility.

11.0 CHEMICAL KINETICS AND
EQUILIBRIUM SYSTEM
(a) Rate of reactions:
(i) Factors affecting rates;
(ii) Theories of reaction rates;
(iii) Analysis and interpretation of graphs.
(b) Equilibrium:
(i) General Principle;

(ii) Le Chatelier’s principle.
12.0 REDOX REACTIONS
(a) Oxidation and reduction process.
(b) Oxidizing and reducing agents.
(c) Redox equations
(d) Electrochemical cells:
(i) Standard electrode potential;
(ii) Drawing of cell diagram and writing cell notation.

(iii) e.m.f of cells;
(iv) Application of Electrochemical cells.

(e) Electrolysis:
(i) Electrolytic cells;
(ii) Principles of electrolysis;
(iii) Factors influencing discharge of
species;
(iv) Faraday’s laws;
(v) Practical application;

(vi) Corrosion of metals.
13.0 CHEMISTRY OF CARBON COMPOUNDS
(a) Classification
(b) Functional group
(b) Separation and purification of organic compounds.
(c) Petroleum/crude oil

(d) Determination of empirical and molecular formulae and molecular structures of
organic compounds.
(e) General properties of organic compounds:
(i) Homologous series;
(ii) Isomerism.
(f) Alkanes:
(i) Sources, properties;
(ii) Uses.
(g) Alkenes:
(i) Sources and properties;

(ii) Uses;
(iii) Laboratory detection.
(h) Alkynes:
(i) Sources, characteristic properties and
uses;
(ii) Chemical reactions.

(i) Benzene:
(i) Structure and physical properties;
(ii) Chemical properties.

(J) Alkanols:
(i) Sources, nomenclature and structure;
(ii) Classification;
(iii) Physical properties;
(iv) Chemical properties;
(v) Laboratory test;
(vi) Uses.
(k) Alkanoic acids:
(i) Sources, nomenclature and structure;
(ii) Physical properties;

(iii) Chemical properties;
(iv) Laboratory test;
(iv) Uses.
(l) Alkanoates as drivatives of alkanoic acids:
(i) Sources, nomenclature, preparation and structure;
(ii) Physical properties;
(iii) Chemical properties;
(iv) Uses.
14.0 CHEMISTRY, INDUSTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT
(a) Chemical industry

(b) Pollution: air, water and soil pollution;
(c) Biotechnology.
15.0 BASIC BIOCHEMISTRY AND SYNTHETIC POLYMERS
(a) Proteins:
(i) Sources and properties;
(ii) Uses of protein.
(b) Amino acids

(c) Fats/oils:
(i) Sources and properties;
(ii) General structure of fats/oils;
(iii) Preparation of soap;
(iv) Uses of fats/oils.
(d) Carbohydrates:
(i) Sources and nomenclature;
(ii) Properties;

(iii) Carbohydrate as examples of polymer;
(iv) Uses.
(e) Synthetic polymers:

(i) Properties;

(ii) Uses of polymers.

The Interswitch SPAK syllabus for the 2023 Competition is completely based on the Nigerian Senior Secondary School Curriculum. The Secondary School NECO/WAEC Syllabus will be used to set questions. Students are therefore advised to Study past questions from the 4 Subjects- Mathematics, Physics, Biology and Chemistry.

Interswitch SPAK 2023 Exam Date

InterswitchSPAK National Science InterswitchSPAK National Science Competition 5.0 for secondary school students in Nigeria is now on!

Registration of your students is open till 11:59pm, June 16th, 2022 and it’s free. Schools are now allowed to register up to Ten (10) SS2 Science Students.

You don’t need to travel to write the qualifying examination. The Examination is fully online and can be written in your school, home or any convenient space. You have a choice of three (3) days to pick from (between 8am -6pm) to write the examination.