1. Physical Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Structure of the Atom

Isotopes

Relative Mass

Mass Spectrometry

Ions & Electrons

Ionisation Energy

Quantum Shells

Orbitals

Electronic Configurations

The Periodic Table

Periodicity

Bonding

Ionic Bonding Overview

Representing Ionic Bonding

Ionic Trends

Physical Properties of Ionic Compounds

Covalent Bonding Overview

Covalent Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

Bond Length & Bond Strength

Shapes of Covalent Compounds

Structure

Electronegativity

Intermolecular Forces

Hydrogen Bonding

Intermolecular Forces & Physical Properties

Metallic Bonding

Giant Lattices

Covalent Structures

Predicting Structures

Formulae, Equations & Avogadro

Empirical & Molecular Formulae

Balanced Equations

Applying Equations

The Mole & the Avogadro Constant

Amount of Substance Calculations

Reaction Calculations

Reacting Volume Calculations

Titrations

Error & Uncertainty

Yield & Atom Economy

Energetics I

Enthalpy Changes

Enthalpy Level Diagrams

Calorimetry

Hess Cycles

Bond Enthalpy

Kinetics I

Collision Theory & Rates

Calculating Rates of Reaction

Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions

Catalysts in Industry

Equilibrium I

Dynamic Equilibrium

Le Chatelier's Principle

The Rate & Yield Compromise

Deducing Kc Expressions

2. Inorganic Chemistry

Redox I

Oxidation Number

Types of Reduction & Oxidation

Redox & Disproportionation

Ionic Equations

Groups 1 & 2

Explaining Group 2 Trends

Reactions of Group 2

Group 2 Hydroxides & Sulfates

Group 1 & 2 Carbonates & Nitrates

Flame Tests

Group 7

Group 7 Trends

Halogen Displacement Reactions

Halogen Redox Reactions

Halide Ion Reactions

3. Organic Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Formulae of Organic Compounds

Homologous Series & Functional Groups

Nomenclature & Classification

Structural Isomerism

Stereoisomerism

Alkanes

Describing Alkanes

Alkane Fuels

Pollution from Combustion

Reducing Pollution

Free Radicals

Alkenes

Describing Alkenes

Bonding in Alkenes

Electrophilic Addition

Electrophilic Addition Mechanism

Saturation Test

Addition Polymerisation

Waste Polymers

Halogenoalkanes

Classifying Halogenoalkanes

Nucleophilic Substitution

Nucleophilic Substitution Mechanism

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Reactivity of Halogenoalkanes

Alcohols

Classifying Alcohols

Reactions of Alcohols

Organic Liquid Preparation & Purification

Modern Analytical Techniques I

Mass Spectrometry

Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy

4. Core Chemistry Practicals

Physical Chemistry Core Practicals

Molar Volume of a Gas

Standard Solutions

Determining Concentrations

Determining Enthalpy Change of Reaction

Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Ethanol Oxidation

Chlorination of 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Qualitative Analysis

5. Advanced Physical Chemistry

Equilibrium II

Deducing Kp Expressions

Equilbrium Constant Calculations

Reaction Conditions & The Equilibrium Constant

Acid-base Equilibria

Brønsted–Lowry Acids & Bases

pH

Acid Strength

Ionic Product of Water

Measuring & Comparing pH

Titration Curves

Buffers

Weak Acid - Strong Base Titration

Energetics II: Born-Haber

Lattice Energy

Born-Haber Cycles

Polarising Power

Enthalpy of Solution

Energetics II: Entropy

Introducing Entropy

Entropy Calculations

Gibbs Free Energy

Feasible Reactions

Kinetics II

Rates of Reaction

Rate Equations

Rates - Experimental Techniques

Initial Rates Method

Continuous Monitoring Method

Reaction Order Graphs

Rate-Determining Steps

Rates & Reaction Mechanisms

Arrhenius & Activation Energy

6. Advanced Inorganic Chemistry

Redox II

Reduction & Oxidation

Standard Electrode Potential

Measuring Standard Electrode Potential

Conventional Cell Representation

Thermodynamics & Electrode Potential

Disproportionation & Electrode Potential

Storage Cells

Fuel Cells

Redox Titration Calculations

Principles of Transition Metal Chemistry

Transition Metals

Transition Metal Complexes

Coloured Ions

Ligands

Octahedral Complexes

Tetrahedral Complexes

Cis-platin

Haemoglobin

Catalysis

Heterogeneous Catalysis

Homogeneous Catalysis

Autocatalysis

Reactions of Transition Metal Elements

Vanadium

Chromium

Reactions of Ions in Aqueous Solution

Ligand Exchange

7. Advanced Organic Chemistry

Organic Chemistry II: Chirality

Chirality

Organic Chemistry II: Carbonyl Chemistry

Carbonyl Compounds

Testing for Carbonyls

Organic Chemistry II: Carboxylic Acids

Physical Properties of Carboxylic Acids

Preparation of Carboxylic Acids

Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

Acyl Chlorides & Esters

Organic Chemistry III: Aromatic Chemistry

Benzene Structure

Reactions of Benzene

Electrophilic Substitution

Phenol

Organic Chemistry III: Nitrogen Chemistry

Amines, Amides, Amino Acids & Proteins

Primary Aliphatic Amines

Amine Basicity

Aromatic Amine Formation

Amide Chemistry

Condensation Polymerisation

Amino Acids & Proteins

Organic Chemistry III: Organic Synthesis

Deducing Organic Structures

Planning Reaction Schemes

Increasing Chain Length

Organic Techniques - Preparation

Organic Techniques - Purification

Organic Techniques - Purity

Modern Analytical Techniques II

Mass Spectrometry

Carbon-13 NMR

Proton NMR

Thin-Layer Chromatography

Other Chromatography

8. Advanced Core Practicals

Advanced Physical Chemistry Core Practicals

Finding Ka Values

Electrochemical Cells

Rates of Reaction

Activation Energy

Advanced Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals

Redox Titration

Transition Metal Complexes

A-Level Qualitative Analysis

Aspirin Preparation

Exam boards

• OCR A Level Chemistry A
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• Cambridge (CIE) A Level Chemistry

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