Models of the Particulate Nature of Matter

Introduction to the Particulate Nature of Matter

Chemical Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Separating Mixtures

Changes of State

Average Kinetic Energy

The Nuclear Atom

Nuclear Model of the Atom

Subatomic Particles

Isotopes

Interpreting Mass Spectra (HL)

Electronic Configurations

The Electromagnetic Spectrum

Emission Spectra

Energy Levels, Sublevels & Orbitals

Writing Electron Configurations

Ionisation Energy from an Emission Spectrum (HL)

Successive Ionisation Energies (HL)

Counting Particles by Mass: The Mole

The Mole Unit

Molar Mass

Empirical Formula

Molar Concentration

Avogadro's Law

Ideal Gases

Ideal Gases

Molar Gas Volume

The Ideal Gas Equation

Real Gases

Models of Bonding & Structure

The Ionic Model

Forming Ions

Binary Ionic Compounds

Ionic Lattices

The Covalent Model

Covalent Bonds

Lewis Formulas

Multiple Bonds

Coordinate Bonds

Shapes of Molecules

Bond Polarity

Molecular Polarity

Giant Covalent Structures

Intermolecular Forces

Physical Properties of Covalent Substances

Chromatography

Resonance Structures (HL)

Benzene (HL)

Expansion of the Octet (HL)

Formal Charge (HL)

Sigma & Pi Bonds (HL)

Hybridisation (HL)

The Metallic Model

Properties of Metals & Their Uses

s & p Block Elements

Physical Properties of Transition Elements (HL)

From Models to Materials

Bonding Models

Bonding & Properties

Properties of Alloys

Polymers

Addition Polymers

Condensation Polymers (HL)

Classification of Matter

The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements

The Periodic Table

Electron Configurations & the Periodic Table

Periodic Trends

Group 1 Metals with Water

Group 17 Elements with Halide Ions

Metallic & Non-Metallic Oxides

Oxidation States

Ionisation Energy Trends Across a Period (HL)

Characteristic Properties of Transition Elements (HL)

Variable Oxidation States in Transition Elements (HL)

Colour in Transition Metal Complexes (HL)

Functional Groups: Classification of Organic Compounds

Representing Formulas of Organic Compounds

Functional Groups

Homologous Series

IUPAC Nomenclature

Structural Isomers

Cis-Trans Isomers (HL)

Enantiomers (HL)

Mass Spectrometry (MS) Fragmentation Patterns (HL)

Infrared Spectra (IR) Interpretation (HL)

Proton NMR Spectroscopy (HL)

Peak Splitting in Proton NMR (HL)

Structural Analysis of Molecules (HL)

What Drives Chemical Reactions?

Measuring Enthalpy Change

Difference Between Heat & Temperature

Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions

Energy Profiles

Standard Enthalpy Change

Calorimetry Experiments

Energy Cycles in Reactions

Bond Enthalpy Calculations

Hess's Law

Hess's Law Calculations

Calculate Enthalpy Changes Using ΔHf⦵ (HL)

Calculate Enthalpy Changes Using ΔHc⦵ (HL)

Born-Haber Cycles (HL)

Born-Haber Cycle Calculations (HL)

Energy from Fuels

Combustion Reactions

Incomplete Combustion

The Amount of Carbon Dioxide Produced When Fuels Burn

Carbon Dioxide Levels & the Greenhouse Effect

Biofuels

Fuel Cells

Entropy & Spontaneity

Entropy (HL)

Calculating Standard Entropy Changes (HL)

Gibbs Free Energy (HL)

Spontaneous Reactions (HL)

Gibbs Free Energy & Equilibrium Constant (HL)

How Much, How Fast & How Far?

How Much? The Amount of Chemical Change

Balancing Equations

Reacting Mass Calculations

Avogadro's Law & Molar Volume of Gas

Concentration Calculations

Limiting & Excess Reactants

Percentage Yield Calculations

Atom Economy

How Fast? The Rate of Chemical Change

Rate of Reaction

Measuring Rates of Reaction

Collision Theory

Factors Affecting Rates of Reaction

Activation Energy

Energy Profiles With & Without Catalysts

Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Curves

Rate Equation (HL)

Reaction Orders (HL)

The Rate Constant (HL)

Reaction Mechanisms (HL)

Molecularity (HL)

The Arrhenius Equation (HL)

Determining Activation Energy & the Arrhenius Factor (HL)

How Far? The Extent of Chemical Change

The Characteristics of Dynamic Equilibrium

The Equilibrium Law

The Equilibrium Constant

Le Chatelier's Principle

The Reaction Quotient (HL)

Equilibrium Law Problem Solving (HL)

The Equilibrium Constant & Gibbs Energy (HL)

What are the Mechanisms of Chemical Change?

Proton Transfer Reactions

Brønsted–Lowry Acids & Bases

Conjugate Acids & Bases

Amphiprotic Species

The pH Scale

The Ion Product of Water

Strong & Weak Acids

Neutralisation Reactions

pH Curves

Interpreting pH Curves (HL)

The pOH Scale (HL)

Acid & Base Dissociation Constants (HL)

Solving Acid-Base Dissociation Problems (HL)

Salt Hydrolysis (HL)

Acid-Base Indicators (HL)

Choosing an Acid-Base Indicator (HL)

Buffer Solutions (HL)

Buffer Calculations (HL)

Electron Transfer Reactions

Oxidation & Reduction

Half Equations

Relative Ease of Oxidation & Reduction

Acids with Reactive Metals

Primary Cells

Secondary Cells

Electrolytic Cells

Oxidation of Alcohols

Reduction of Carboxylic Acids, Aldehydes & Ketones

Reduction of Unsaturated Compounds

The Hydrogen Electrode (HL)

Standard Cell Potentials (HL)

Gibbs Energy & Standard Cell Potential (HL)

Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions (HL)

Electroplating (HL)

Electron Sharing Reactions

Radicals

Homolytic Fission

Halogenation of Alkanes

Electron Pair Sharing Reactions

Nucleophilic Substitution

Heterolytic Fission

Electrophilic Addition Reactions

Lewis Acids & Bases (HL)

Lewis Acid & Base Reactions (HL)

Coordination Bonds (HL)

Nucleophilic Substitution in Halogenoalkanes (HL)

Relative Rates of Nucleophilic Substitution (HL)

The Mechanisms of Electrophilic Addition Reactions (HL)

Addition to Unsymmetrical Alkenes (HL)

Electrophilic Substitution in Benzene (HL)

Tools

Tool 1: Experimental Techniques

Safety, Ethical & Environmental Issues in Chemistry

Measuring Variables in Chemistry

Applying Techniques in Chemistry

Tool 2: Technology

Applying Technology to Collect Data in Chemistry

Applying Technology to Process Data in Chemistry

Tool 3: Mathematics

Applying General Mathematics in Chemistry

Using Units, Symbols & Numerical Values in Chemistry

Processing Uncertainties in Chemistry

Graphing in Chemistry

Exam boards

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