Here’s the detailed day-by-day study plan, starting from 17th February 2025, designed to help you finish

your WAEC chemistry textbook by June and prepare thoroughly.

Plan Overview

 Duration: 17th February to 31st May 2025 (15 weeks).

 Study Days: 6 days per week (Sundays for light revision or rest).

 Daily Study Time: 2–3 hours.

 Structure:

o Monday to Friday: Learn 1–2 topics per day from the WAEC syllabus.

o Saturday: Review the week’s topics and solve related past questions.

Week 1: Feb 17 – Feb 22 (Introduction to Chemistry & Matter)

 Monday, Feb 17

o Introduction to Chemistry:

 Definitions, branches, and importance.

 Laboratory apparatus and safety rules.

o Task: Write down 10 safety rules in your notebook.

 Tuesday, Feb 18

o States of Matter:

 Solid, liquid, gas: Properties and differences.

 Changes of state (melting, boiling, condensation, sublimation).

 Wednesday, Feb 19

o Classification of Matter:

 Pure and impure substances.

 Elements, compounds, and mixtures.

o Task: List 5 examples each of elements, compounds, and mixtures.

 Thursday, Feb 20

o Separation of Mixtures:

 Methods: Filtration, evaporation, distillation, chromatography.

 Friday, Feb 21

o Atomic Structure:

 Subatomic particles: Protons, neutrons, electrons.

 Atomic number, mass number, isotopes.

o Task: Practice writing the electronic configurations of the first 10 elements.

 Saturday, Feb 22

o Weekly Review:

 Revise all topics covered.

 Solve 5 past WAEC questions on states of matter and atomic structure.

Week 2: Feb 24 – Mar 1 (Periodic Table and Chemical Bonding)

 Monday, Feb 24

o Periodic Table:

 History and arrangement of elements.

 Periodic trends: Atomic size, ionization energy.

 Tuesday, Feb 25

o Periodic Properties:

 Properties of groups (alkali metals, halogens, noble gases).

 Wednesday, Feb 26

o Chemical Bonding I:

 Ionic bonding: Definition, properties, and examples.

o Task: Draw the ionic bonding of NaCl and MgO.

 Thursday, Feb 27

o Chemical Bonding II:

 Covalent and metallic bonding.

 Properties and examples.

 Friday, Feb 28

o Mole Concept:
  Definition of a mole.

 Avogadro’s number and molar mass.

 Saturday, Mar 1

o Weekly Review:

 Revise periodic table, bonding, and mole concept.

 Solve 5 past WAEC questions on these topics.

Week 3: Mar 3 – Mar 8 (Stoichiometry and Reactions)

 Monday, Mar 3

o Stoichiometry:

 Balancing chemical equations.

 Simple mole-mass and mole-volume calculations.

 Tuesday, Mar 4

o Empirical and Molecular Formula:

 Definitions, calculations, and examples.

o Task: Practice 3 empirical formula questions.

 Wednesday, Mar 5

o Types of Chemical Reactions:

 Combination, decomposition, displacement, and redox reactions.

 Thursday, Mar 6

o Acids, Bases, and Salts I:

 Definitions, properties, and uses.

 Friday, Mar 7

o Acids, Bases, and Salts II:

 Neutralization and titration.

 Saturday, Mar 8

o Weekly Review:

 Revise stoichiometry, chemical reactions, and acids/bases.

 Solve 5 titration and stoichiometry past questions.

 Monday, Mar 10

o Introduction to Organic Chemistry:

 Alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes: Structures, properties, and uses.

 Tuesday, Mar 11

o Functional Groups:

 Alcohols, carboxylic acids, esters, and ketones.

 Wednesday, Mar 12

o Introduction to Electrolysis:

 Principles, electrolytes, and non-electrolytes.

 Thursday, Mar 13

o Applications of Electrolysis:

 Electroplating, purification of metals.

o Task: Draw a labeled diagram of the electrolysis of water.

 Friday, Mar 14

o Water and Solutions:

 Properties of water.

 Solubility and concentration calculations.

 Saturday, Mar 15

o Weekly Review:

 Solve past questions on organic chemistry, electrolysis, and solutions.

Week 5: Mar 17 – Mar 22 (Energy and Thermodynamics)

 Monday, Mar 17

o Energy Changes in Reactions:

 Exothermic and endothermic reactions.

 Activation energy.

 Tuesday, Mar 18
 o Thermochemistry:

 Heat of reaction, formation, and combustion.

 Wednesday, Mar 19

o Chemical Equilibria I:

 Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium.

 Thursday, Mar 20

o Chemical Equilibria II:

 Le Chatelier’s Principle and industrial applications.

 Friday, Mar 21

o Rates of Reaction:

 Factors affecting reaction rates (temperature, pressure, catalyst).

 Saturday, Mar 22

o Weekly Review:

 Revise energy changes, thermochemistry, and equilibria.

 Solve 5 related past questions.

Week 6: Mar 24 – Mar 29 (Industrial Chemistry)

 Monday, Mar 24

o Introduction to Industrial Chemistry:

 Overview of industrial processes and their applications.

 Tuesday, Mar 25

o Haber Process:

 Manufacture of ammonia, conditions, and uses.

 Wednesday, Mar 26

o Contact Process:

 Manufacture of sulfuric acid, conditions, and uses.

 Thursday, Mar 27

o Electrochemical Cells:

 Principles and applications (e.g., batteries).

o Alloys and Ceramics:

 Properties, examples, and applications.

 Saturday, Mar 29

o Weekly Review:

 Revise all topics and solve related past questions.

Week 7: Mar 31 – Apr 5 (Organic Chemistry II)

 Monday, Mar 31

o Polymers:

 Natural and synthetic polymers, uses, and properties.

 Tuesday, Apr 1

o Isomerism:

 Types of isomerism with examples.

 Wednesday, Apr 2

o Reactions of Alkanes and Alkenes:

 Combustion, substitution, and addition reactions.

 Thursday, Apr 3

o Aromatic Compounds:

 Benzene structure, properties, and reactions.

 Friday, Apr 4

o Applications of Organic Chemistry:

 Pharmaceutical and petrochemical industries.

 Saturday, Apr 5

o Weekly Review:

 Revise all topics and solve related questions.

Week 8: Apr 7 – Apr 12 (Environmental Chemistry)

 Monday, Apr 7
 o Air Pollution:

 Causes, effects, and solutions.

 Tuesday, Apr 8

o Water Treatment:

 Purification techniques and importance.

 Wednesday, Apr 9

o Soil Chemistry:

 Types of soil and their chemical composition.

 Thursday, Apr 10

o Greenhouse Effect:

 Causes, impacts, and global warming.

 Friday, Apr 11

o Ozone Depletion:

 Effects on the environment and solutions.

 Saturday, Apr 12

o Weekly Review:

 Revise all topics and solve 5 WAEC past questions on environmental chemistry.

Week 9: Apr 14 – Apr 19 (Chemistry of Gases)

 Monday, Apr 14

o Gas Laws:

 Boyle’s Law, Charles’ Law, and the Ideal Gas Law.

 Tuesday, Apr 15

o Diffusion and Effusion:

 Graham’s Law and practical examples.

 Wednesday, Apr 16

o Kinetic Molecular Theory:

 Postulates and gas behavior.

 Thursday, Apr 17
 o Real vs Ideal Gases:

 Deviations and causes.

 Friday, Apr 18

o Practical Applications of Gas Laws:

 Weather balloons, breathing systems, etc.

 Saturday, Apr 19

o Weekly Review:

 Solve related WAEC past questions and do revision quizzes.

Week 10: Apr 21 – Apr 26 (Metals and Alloys)

 Monday, Apr 21

o General Properties of Metals:

 Physical and chemical properties.

 Tuesday, Apr 22

o Reactivity Series:

 Displacement reactions and applications.

 Wednesday, Apr 23

o Extraction of Metals:

 Methods: Electrolysis, reduction.

 Thursday, Apr 24

o Uses of Metals:

 Industry and everyday applications.

 Friday, Apr 25

o Alloys:

 Formation and properties of common alloys.

 Saturday, Apr 26

o Weekly Review:

 Revise metals and alloys and practice past questions.

 Monday, Apr 28

o Properties of Acids and Bases:

 Definitions, strengths, and examples.

 Tuesday, Apr 29

o Neutralization Reactions:

 Practical applications.

 Wednesday, Apr 30

o Titration:

 Techniques and calculations.

 Thursday, May 1

o Salts:

 Preparation, solubility, and uses.

 Friday, May 2

o Water of Crystallization:

 Importance in salts.

 Saturday, May 3

o Weekly Review:

 Solve related past questions.

Detailed Day-by-Day Chemistry Study Plan (May 3–May 31)

Week 12: May 3 – May 10 (Chemistry and Industry)

 Saturday, May 3

o Weekly Review:

 Revise past topics on acids, bases, and salts.

 Solve 5 past WAEC questions on titration and salt preparation.

 Monday, May 5

o Soap and Detergents:

o Task: Write down the differences between soap and detergent.

 Tuesday, May 6

o Fertilizers:

 Types, composition, and uses.

o Task: Research and list the advantages and disadvantages of chemical fertilizers.

 Wednesday, May 7

o Glass and Ceramics:

 Manufacturing processes and applications.

o Task: Draw and label the process of making ceramics.

 Thursday, May 8

o Cement and Plastics:

 Production and industrial uses.

o Task: Compare the environmental impact of cement vs. plastic production.

 Friday, May 9

o Environmental Effects of Industrial Waste:

 Recycling and waste management.

o Task: Write a short paragraph on how industrial waste can be managed sustainably.

 Saturday, May 10

o Weekly Review:

 Revise chemistry and industry topics.

 Solve 5 WAEC past questions related to industrial chemistry.

Week 13: May 12 – May 17 (Environmental and Industrial Chemistry)

 Monday, May 12

o Air Pollution:

 Causes, effects, and solutions.

o Task: Identify three common air pollutants and their sources.

 Tuesday, May 13
 o Water Treatment:

 Purification techniques and importance.

o Task: Draw a flowchart of the water purification process.

 Wednesday, May 14

o Soil Chemistry:

 Types of soil and their chemical composition.

o Task: Research and list the chemical composition of sandy and clayey soils.

 Thursday, May 15

o Greenhouse Effect:

 Causes, impacts, and global warming.

o Task: Write a brief explanation of how human activities contribute to the greenhouse
effect.

 Friday, May 16

o Ozone Depletion:

 Effects on the environment and solutions.

o Task: Suggest three measures to prevent ozone layer depletion.

 Saturday, May 17

o Weekly Review:

 Solve 5 WAEC questions on environmental chemistry topics.

 Revise and summarize the week's topics.

Week 14: May 19 – May 24 (General Chemistry Revision)

 Monday, May 19

o Revise Organic Chemistry:

 Functional groups, isomerism, and reactions of hydrocarbons.

o Task: Solve 3 questions on functional groups.

 Tuesday, May 20

o Revise Stoichiometry:

 Balancing equations and mole concept.

 Wednesday, May 21

o Revise Chemical Bonding:

 Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding.

o Task: Draw diagrams for covalent bonding in H2O and CH4.

 Thursday, May 22

o Revise Acids, Bases, and Salts:

 Titration and salt preparation.

o Task: Solve 5 titration calculations.

 Friday, May 23

o Revise Electrolysis:

 Principles and applications.

o Task: Write down industrial applications of electrolysis.

 Saturday, May 24

o Weekly Review:

 Solve 10 WAEC past questions covering the week's topics.

 Highlight areas of difficulty for further revision.

Week 15: May 26 – May 31 (Final Intensive Revision)

 Monday, May 26

o Practice Questions:

 Solve 10 questions on organic and environmental chemistry.

o Task: Note any recurring challenges.

 Tuesday, May 27

o Practice Questions:

 Solve 10 questions on stoichiometry and bonding.

o Task: Focus on areas you find challenging.

 Wednesday, May 28

o Practice Questions:
  Solve 10 questions on acids, bases, and salts.

o Task: Revise relevant formulas.

 Thursday, May 29

o WAEC Mock Revision:

 Simulate a mock exam with 50 questions from various topics.

o Task: Time yourself and review the results.

 Friday, May 30

o Focused Revision:

 Go through all highlighted weak areas from previous weeks.

o Task: Clarify any doubts with your teacher or textbook.

 Saturday, May 31

o Final Review:

 Revise key points, formulas, and diagrams from the entire syllabus.

o Task: Stay calm and confident—your preparation is complete!