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Areas of Concentration for Chemistry JAMB 2026
Below is the complete list of Chemistry topics JAMB will test in 2026, arranged clearly from the official syllabus.
1. Separation of Mixtures and Purification of Substances
- Elements, compounds, and mixtures
- Chemical and physical changes
- Pure and impure substances
- Boiling point, melting point, density, freezing point
- Separation techniques:
- Evaporation
- Simple and fractional distillation
- Sublimation
- Re-crystallization
- Paper and column chromatography
- Magnetization
- Decantation
- Filtration
- Centrifugation
2. Chemical Combination and Stoichiometry
- Laws of chemical combination:
- Law of definite proportions
- Law of multiple proportions
- Law of reciprocal proportions
- Law of conservation of matter
- Chemical symbols and formulae
- Chemical equations and balancing
- Relative atomic mass (¹²C = 12)
- Mole concept
- Stoichiometry of chemical reactions
3. Kinetic Theory of Matter and Gas Laws
- Evidence of kinetic theory using:
- Melting
- Boiling
- Freezing
- Condensation
- Vapourization
- Brownian motion
- Gas laws:
- Boyle’s law
- Charles’ law
- Avogadro’s law
- Gay-Lussac’s law
- Graham’s law
- Dalton’s law of partial pressure
- Ideal gas equation (PV = nRT)
- Vapour density and molar mass
- Ideal vs real gases
4. Atomic Structure and Chemical Bonding
- Atomic structure models (Dalton, Thomson, Rutherford, Bohr, etc.)
- Protons, neutrons, and electrons
- Quantum numbers
- Electron configuration (elements 1–20)
- Shapes of s and p orbitals
- Periodic table:
- Groups and periods
- Periodic trends (ionization energy, atomic radius, electronegativity, etc.)
- Types of bonding:
- Ionic (electrovalent)
- Covalent
- Metallic
- Coordinate bond
- Hydrogen bonding
- Van der Waals forces
- Shapes of molecules:
- Linear
- Non-linear
- Tetrahedral
- Pyramidal
5. Nuclear Chemistry
- Radioactivity:
- Types of radiation
- Properties and detection
- Natural and artificial radioactivity
- Nuclear stability
- Half-life calculations
- Nuclear reactions:
- Fusion
- Fission
- Uses of radioactivity
6. Solubility
- Unsaturated, saturated, and supersaturated solutions
- Solubility curves and interpretation
- Solubility calculations
- True solutions, suspensions, and colloids
- Properties and examples of:
- Suspensions (fog, paints)
- Colloids (milk, blood, emulsions)
- Solvents for fats, oils, paints, and stains
7. Environmental Pollution
- Air composition and properties
- Air pollution:
- Pollutants (CO, SO₂, NO₂, H₂S, CFCs, dust)
- Sources and effects
- Water pollution:
- Sewage
- Oil pollution
- Soil pollution:
- Oil spillage
- Biodegradable and non-biodegradable pollutants
- Control of environmental pollution
8. Acids, Bases, and Salts
- Properties and uses of acids, bases, and salts
- Acid-base indicators
- Basicity of acids
- Types of salts (normal, acidic, basic, double salts)
- Preparation of salts
- pH and pOH scale (calculations)
- Buffer solutions
- Acid-base titrations
- Hydrolysis of salts (e.g. NH₄Cl, Na₂CO₃)
9. Oxidation and Reduction (Redox)
- Oxidation and reduction concepts
- Electron transfer reactions
- Oxidation numbers
- Balancing redox equations
- Oxidizing and reducing agents
- IUPAC naming using oxidation numbers
10. Electrolysis
- Electrolytes and non-electrolytes
- Faraday’s laws of electrolysis
- Electrolysis of:
- Dilute acids
- Aqueous salt solutions
- Molten salts
- Factors affecting discharge of ions
- Uses of electrolysis
- Electrochemical cells and series
- Corrosion and prevention methods
11. Energy Changes (Thermochemistry)
- Endothermic and exothermic reactions
- Enthalpy changes (ΔH)
- Entropy
- Spontaneity of reactions
- Gibbs free energy (ΔG)
- Simple thermochemical calculations
12. Rate of Chemical Reactions
- Factors affecting reaction rate:
- Temperature
- Concentration
- Pressure
- Surface area
- Catalysts
- Reaction rate curves
- Activation energy
- Collision theory
13. Chemical Equilibrium
- Reversible reactions
- Dynamic equilibrium
- Le Chatelier’s principle
- Industrial applications
- Equilibrium constant (no calculations required)
14. Non-Metals and Their Compounds
- Hydrogen
- Halogens (chlorine and its compounds)
- Oxygen and sulphur
- Water and hardness of water
- Nitrogen and nitrogen cycle
- Carbon and its oxides
- Coal, coke, and petrochemicals
15. Metals and Their Compounds
- Properties of metals
- Alkali and alkaline-earth metals
- Aluminium extraction and properties
- Iron, copper, tin
- Transition metals
- Alloys and their uses
16. Organic Chemistry
- Hydrocarbons:
- Alkanes
- Alkenes
- Alkynes
- Aromatic hydrocarbons
- Petroleum and petrochemicals
- Alkanols (alcohols)
- Alkanals and alkanones
- Alkanoic acids
- Alkanoates (fats and oils)
- Amines
- Carbohydrates
- Proteins and enzymes
- Polymers (natural and synthetic)
17. Chemistry and Industry
- Types of chemical industries
- Raw materials
- Fine and heavy chemicals
- Role of biotechnology
18. Astronomical Chemistry
- Solar system
- Planets and satellites
- Earth’s composition:
- Atmosphere
- Lithosphere
- Hydrosphere
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Conclusion
If you study all the areas listed above, practice past questions, and understand calculations, you will not be surprised in the exam. JAMB strictly follows this syllabus.
Source: Mastertajamb.com Official JAMB Chemistry Syllabus
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