Module 17: Chemistry
Environmental and industrial chemistry.
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SECTION: CHEMISTRY
MODULE: 17
Part A: Units
1. Environmental chemistry (2)
a. Water pollution
b. Air pollution
c. Soil pollution
d. Control measures
2. Industrial chemistry
a. Manufacture of ammonia
b. Manufacture of sulphuric acid
c. Uses of industrial chemicals
Part B: Project
Analyze pollution control and industrial chemical production.
Project Title: Environmental and Industrial Chemistry Study
Objective: Describe pollution control and industrial chemical manufacture.
Project Instructions:
- 1. Identify water, air, and soil pollution examples locally.
- 2. Suggest control measures for each pollution type.
- 3. Summarize the steps in manufacturing ammonia.
- 4. Summarize the steps in manufacturing sulphuric acid.
- 5. List two uses of industrial chemicals.
- 6. Consult your coach where necessary.
Evidence to Submit:
- • Pollution examples and controls.
- • Industrial process summaries.
- • Uses of chemicals list.
Submission
Part C: Training Others
Guide a peer on pollution control and industrial processes.
Guidance:
- • Explain pollution types and control measures.
- • Discuss ammonia and sulphuric acid manufacture basics.
- • Highlight uses of industrial chemicals.
Reflection:
- • What did the learner understand well?
- • What needed more explanation?
- • What support do you need from your coach?
Submission
Part D: Assessment
Competency Levels:
1 = Expectations not met
2 = Partially met
3 = Satisfactorily met
4 = Excellently met
Self-assessment:
- • Pollution types and control:
- • Industrial process understanding:
- • Uses of industrial chemicals:
Coach assessment:
- • Pollution types and control:
- • Industrial process understanding:
- • Uses of industrial chemicals:
Submission
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