DP IB Chemistry: SL Revision Notes 2016

Syllabus Edition

First teaching 2014

Last exams 2024

1. Stoichiometric Relationships

1.1.1 Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

1.1.2 Equations

1.1.3 State Changes

1.1.4 The Mole Concept

1.1.5 Moles-Mass Problems

1.1.6 Empirical Formulae

1.2.1 Reacting Masses

1.2.2 Reaction Yields

1.2.3 Avogadro's Law & Molar Gas Volume

1.2.4 The Ideal Gas Equation

1.2.5 Gas Law Relationships

1.2.6 Real Gases

1.2.7 Standard Solutions

1.2.8 Concentration Calculations

1.2.9 Titrations

2. Atomic Structure

2.1.1 The Nuclear Atom

2.1.2 Deducing Subatomic Particles

2.1.3 Relative Atomic Mass Calculations

2.1.4 The Electromagnetic Spectrum

2.1.5 Emission Spectra

2.1.6 Energy Levels & Sublevels

2.1.7 Sublevels & Orbitals

2.1.8 Writing Electron Configurations

3. Periodicity

3.1.1 The Periodic Table

3.1.2 Periodic Trends: Physical - Atomic & Ionic Radius

3.1.3 Periodic Trends: Physical - Ionisation Energy

3.1.4 Periodic Trends: Physical - Electron Affinity

3.1.5 Periodic Trends: Physical - Electronegativity

3.1.6 Periodic Trends: Chemical

3.2.1 Periodic Trends: Oxides Across a Period

3.2.2 Periodic Trends: Group 1 - The Alkali Metals

3.2.3 Periodic Trends: Group 17 - The Halogens

4. Chemical Bonding & Structure

4.1.1 Forming Ions

4.1.2 Ionic Compounds

4.1.3 Formulae & Names of Ionic Compounds

4.1.4 Covalent Bonds

4.1.5 Bond Polarity

4.1.6 Lewis Structures

4.2.1 Resonance Structures

4.2.2 Shapes of Molecules

4.2.3 Predicting Molecular Shapes

4.2.4 Molecular Polarity

4.2.5 Giant Covalent Structures

4.3.1 Types of Intermolecular Forces

4.3.2 Deducing Intermolecular Forces

4.3.3 Properties of Covalent Compounds

4.3.4 Metallic Bonding

4.3.5 Trends in Melting Points of Metals

4.3.6 Alloys & their Properties

5. Energetics / Thermochemistry

5.1.1 Energy Changes in Reactions

5.1.2 Standard Enthalpy Change

5.1.3 Calorimetry

5.1.4 Calorimetry Experiments

5.2.1 Hess's Law

5.2.2 Using Hess's Law - Cycles

5.2.3 Using Hess's Law - Equations

5.2.4 Using ∆Hf° to Find Enthalpy Changes

5.3.1 Bond Enthalpy

5.3.2 Bond Enthalpy Calculations

5.3.3 Energy Profiles

5.3.4 Case Study: Ozone

6. Chemical Kinetics

6.1.1 Collision Theory

6.1.2 Rate of Reaction

6.1.3 Measuring Rates

6.1.4 Activation Energy

6.1.5 Rate Experiments

6.1.6 Explaining Rates

6.1.7 Maxwell-Boltzmann Curves

6.1.8 Energy Profiles & Catalysis

7. Equilibrium

7.1.1 The State of Equilibrium

7.1.2 The Equilibrium Law

7.1.3 Equilibrium Constant Relationships

7.1.4 The Reaction Quotient

7.1.5 Le Chatelier's Principle

7.1.6 Catalysts & Equilibrium

8. Acids & Bases

8.1.1 Brønsted–Lowry Acids & Bases

8.1.2 Conjugate Acid-Base Pairs

8.1.3 Characteristic Reactions of Acids

8.1.4 Neutralization

8.2.1 Acid-base Titrations

8.2.2 pH & [H⁺]

8.2.3 Interpreting pH

8.2.4 The Ionic Product of Water

8.2.5 Acid-Base Calculations

8.2.6 pH Meters & Universal Indicator

8.2.7 Strong & Weak Acids & Bases

8.2.8 Comparing Strong & Weak Acids

8.3.1 Acid Deposition

8.3.2 Effects of Acid Deposition

8.3.3 Reducing Sulfur Oxide Emissions

9. Redox Processes

9.1.1 Oxidation & reduction

9.1.2 Deducing Oxidation Numbers

9.1.3 Oxidizing & Reducing agents

9.1.4 Naming Transition Metal Compounds

9.1.5 Half Equations

9.1.6 The Activity Series

9.1.7 Redox Titrations

9.1.8 The Winkler Method

9.1.9 Voltaic Cells

9.1.10 Electrolytic Cells

10. Organic Chemistry

10.1.1 Homologous Series

10.1.2 Understanding Organic Molecules

10.1.3 Nomenclature

10.1.4 Organic Families - Hydrocarbons

10.1.5 Organic Families - Halogenoalkanes

10.1.6 Organic Families - Alcohols & Ethers

10.1.7 Organic Families - Carbonyls

10.1.8 Organic Families - Carboxylic Acids & Esters

10.1.9 Organic Families - Organic Nitrogen Compounds

10.1.10 3-D modelling

10.1.11 Primary, Secondary & Tertiary atoms

10.1.12 Benzene

10.2.1 Alkanes - Combustion

10.2.2 Alkanes - Halogenation

10.2.3 Alkenes - Reactivity

10.2.4 Alkenes - Hydrogenation

10.2.5 Alkenes - Halogenation

10.2.6 Alkenes - Hydrohalogenation

10.2.7 Alkenes - Hydration

10.2.8 Addition Polymers

10.2.9 Alcohols - Combustion

10.2.10 Alcohols - Oxidation

10.2.11 Alcohols - Esterification

10.2.12 Halogenoalkanes

10.2.13 Reactions of Benzene

11. Measurements & Data Processes

11.1.1 Index of Hydrogen Deficiency

11.1.2 Mass Spectrometry

11.1.3 Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy

11.1.4 Infrared Spectroscopy

11.2.1 Recording Data

11.2.2 Processing Errors

11.2.3 Reducing the Impact of Errors

11.2.4 Percentage Error

11.2.5 Drawing Graphs

11.2.6 Analysing Graphs

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