1. Structure, Bonding & Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Formulae & Equations

Formulae & Mass

Avogadro & the Mole

Full & Ionic Equations

Calculating Formulae

Amount of Substance

Concentration Calculations

Reacting Mass Calculations

Reacting Volume Calculations

Calculations of Product

Atomic Structure

Sub-Atomic Particles

Isotopes & Mass Spectra

Electrons & Ions

Endothermic Ionisation Energy

Electronic Structures

Shapes of Orbitals

Electronic Configurations & Chemical Properties

The Periodic Table

Periodicity - Ionisation Energy

Periodicity - Thermal Trends

Ionic & Metallic Bonding & Structure

Evidence of Ions

Ionic Bonding & Structures

Ionic Bond Strength

Polarisation

Metallic Bonding & Lattices

Covalent Bonding & Structure

Evidence of Covalent Bonding

Covalent Bonding

Carbon Allotropes

Electronegativity

VSEPR Theory

Predicting Shapes & Angles

Introductory Organic Chemistry

Hazards & Risks

Functional Groups & Homologous Series

Nomenclature & Classification

Isomers - Structural

Alkanes

Alkanes - Introduction

Alkanes as Fuels

Combustion of Alkanes

Alternative Fuels

Free Radicals & Fission

The Free Radical Substitution Mechanism

Alkenes

Alkenes - Introduction

Isomers - Geometric

Reactions of Alkenes

Saturation Test

Electrophilic Addition - Mechanism

Addition Polymerisation

Polymer Disposal

2. Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes & Alcohols

Energetics

Enthalpy Level Diagrams

Enthalpy Change - Definitions

Using Calorimetry

Using Hess Cycles

Bond Enthalpies

Intermolecular Forces

Intermolecular Forces - Introduction

Hydrogen Bonding

Physical Properties

Solvent Choice

Redox Chemistry & Acid-Base Titrations

Oxidation Numbers - Introduction

Oxidation & Reduction

Disproportionation Reactions

Ionic Equations

Acid-Base Titrations with Indicators

Groups 1 & 2

Ionisation Energy - Groups 1 & 2

Reactivity - Groups 1 & 2

Oxides & Hydroxides

Group 2 Hydroxides & Sulfates

Nitrates & Carbonates

Flame Tests

Qualitative Tests

Group 7

Trends of the Group 7 Elements

Halogen Displacement Reactions

Redox Reactions of the Halogens

Other Reactions of the Halogens

Introduction to Kinetics & Equilibria

Collision Theory

Rates of Reaction

Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions

Catalysts & Energy

Dynamic Equilibrium in Reversible Reactions

Le Chatelier's Principle

Industrial Compromises

Organic Chemistry: Introduction

Types of Reaction

Reaction Mechanisms: Introduction

Organic Chemistry: Halogenoalkanes

Halogenoalkanes - Introduction

Reactions of Halogenoalkanes

The Nucleophilic Substitution Mechanism

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Trends in Halogenoalkanes

Organic Chemistry: Alcohols

Alcohols - Introduction

Reactions of Alcohols

Oxidation of Alcohols

Organic Chemistry: Techniques & Spectra

Organic Chemistry Techniques

Interpreting Mass Spectra

Using Infrared Spectrometry

3. Practical Skills in Chemistry I

Physical Chemistry Core Practicals

Molar Volume of a Gas

Determining Enthalpy Change of Reaction

Determining Concentrations

Standard Solutions

Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Chlorination of 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Propan-1-ol Oxidation

AS Qualitative Analysis

4: Rates, Equilibria & Further Organic Chemistry

Kinetics

Kinetic Rates

Rate Equations & Orders

Reaction Orders - Graphs

Obtaining Rate Data

Initial-Rate Method

Continuous Monitoring Method

Rate-Determining Steps from Equations

Reaction Mechanisms

Acid-Catalysed Iodination of Propanone

Activation Energy & Arrhenius

Entropy

Entropy - Introduction

Entropy Changes

Total Entropy

Reaction Feasibility

Energetics

Born-Haber Cycles - Key Terms

Born-Haber Cycles

Polarisation

Enthalpy of Solution - Key Terms

Enthalpy of Solution - Calculations

Enthalpy of Solution - Ionic Charge & Radius

Chemical Equilibria

Equilibrium Constant, Kc

Equilibrium Constant, Kp

Equilibrium Constant & Conditions

Equilibrium Constant & Temperature

Equilibrium Constant & Entropy

Acid-base Equilibria

Brønsted–Lowry Acid & Base Theory

pH

Acid Strength

pH Calculations of Acids

Ionic Product of Water

Analysing pH Data

Titration Curves

Buffers

Buffer Calculations

Organic Chemistry: Chirality

Chirality in Optical Isomers

Racemates & Optical Activity

Mechanisms & Optical Activity

Organic Chemistry: Carbonyls

Carbonyls

Reactions of Carbonyls

Organic Chemistry: Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic Acids

Preparation of Carboxylic Acids

Reactions of Carboxylic Acids

Acyl Chlorides & Esters

Acid & Alkaline Hydrolysis of Esters

Forming Polyesters

Organic Analytical Techniques

High Resolution Mass Spectrometry

Carbon-13 NMR Spectroscopy

Low Resolution Proton NMR

High Resolution Proton NMR

Chromatography - TLC

Chromatography - HPLC & GC

5. Transition Metals & Organic Nitrogen Chemistry

Redox Equilibria

Reduction & Oxidation

Standard Electrode Potential

Measuring Standard Electrode Potential

Conventional Cell Representation

Thermodynamics & Electrode Potential

Fuel Cells

Redox Titration Calculations

Transition Metals & Complexes

Transition Metals

Transition Metal Complexes

Colour in Aqueous ions

Ligands

Ligand Exchange

Octahedral & Tetrahedral Complexes

Square Planar Complexes

Haemoglobin & Ligand Exchange

Transition Metal Reactions

Vanadium Chemistry

Chromium Chemistry

Ions in Aqueous Solution

Catalysts

Homogeneous Catalysis

Autocatalysis

Organic Chemistry: Arenes

Benzene - Structure & Stability

Benzene Reactions

Benzene - Electrophilic Substitution

Phenol Bromination

Organic Chemistry: Nitrogen Compounds

Amines, Amides & Amino Acids - Introduction

Primary Aliphatic Amines

Aromatic Amines

Amides

Polymerisation

Polyamides & Poly(ethenol)

Characteristic Behaviour of Amino Acids

Organic Synthesis

Deducing Organic Structures

Planning Reaction Schemes

Increasing the Carbon Chain Length

Organic Techniques - Preparation

Organic Techniques - Purification

Organic Techniques - Purity

6. Practical Skills in Chemistry II

Advanced Physical Chemistry Core Practicals

Rates of Reaction - Titrimetric Method

Rates of Reaction - Clock Reaction

Activation Energy

Finding Ka Values

Electrochemical Cells

Advanced Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals

Redox Titration - Iron(II) & Manganate(VII)

Redox Titration -Thiosulfate & Iodine

Transition Metal Complexes

A-Level Qualitative Analysis

Aspirin Preparation

Exam boards

• Oxford AQA International A Level Chemistry

Study tools

• Edexcel International A Level Chemistry · Exam Questions
• Edexcel International A Level Chemistry · Past Papers

Related links

• International A Level Chemistry · Revision Notes
• International A Level Chemistry · Exam Questions
• International A Level Chemistry · Past Papers