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Intro · 26Standard · 25Advanced · 25
01

Atomic Structure

11 topics in this unit

  1. 1Atoms, elements and compoundsIntro
    • Atoms, elements and compounds — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Atoms, elements and compounds
    • Explaining trends and properties in Atoms, elements and compounds
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Atoms, elements and compounds
    • Linking Atoms, elements and compounds to bonding and reactivity
  2. 2MixturesIntro
    • Mixtures — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Mixtures
    • Explaining trends and properties in Mixtures
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Mixtures
    • Linking Mixtures to bonding and reactivity
  3. 3Scientific models of the atomIntro
    • Scientific models of the atom — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Scientific models of the atom
    • Explaining trends and properties in Scientific models of the atom
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Scientific models of the atom
    • Linking Scientific models of the atom to bonding and reactivity
  4. 4Relative atomic massIntro
    • Relative atomic mass — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Relative atomic mass
    • Explaining trends and properties in Relative atomic mass
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Relative atomic mass
    • Linking Relative atomic mass to bonding and reactivity
  5. 5Electronic structureIntro
    • Electronic structure — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Electronic structure
    • Explaining trends and properties in Electronic structure
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Electronic structure
    • Linking Electronic structure to bonding and reactivity
  6. 6Development of the periodic tableIntro
    • Development of the periodic table — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Development of the periodic table
    • Explaining trends and properties in Development of the periodic table
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Development of the periodic table
    • Linking Development of the periodic table to bonding and reactivity
  7. 7Metals and non-metalsIntro
    • Metals and non-metals — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Metals and non-metals
    • Explaining trends and properties in Metals and non-metals
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Metals and non-metals
    • Linking Metals and non-metals to bonding and reactivity
  8. 8Group 0 noble gasesIntro
    • Group 0 noble gases — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Group 0 noble gases
    • Explaining trends and properties in Group 0 noble gases
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Group 0 noble gases
    • Linking Group 0 noble gases to bonding and reactivity
  9. 9Group 1 alkali metalsIntro
    • Group 1 alkali metals — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Group 1 alkali metals
    • Explaining trends and properties in Group 1 alkali metals
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Group 1 alkali metals
    • Linking Group 1 alkali metals to bonding and reactivity
  10. 10Group 7 halogensIntro
    • Group 7 halogens — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Group 7 halogens
    • Explaining trends and properties in Group 7 halogens
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Group 7 halogens
    • Linking Group 7 halogens to bonding and reactivity
  11. 11Transition metalsIntro
    • Transition metals — key definitions and particle model
    • Electronic structure and the periodic table — Transition metals
    • Explaining trends and properties in Transition metals
    • Balanced equations and calculations for Transition metals
    • Linking Transition metals to bonding and reactivity
02

Bonding and Structure

10 topics in this unit

  1. 1Ionic bondingIntro
    • Ionic bonding — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Ionic bonding
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Ionic bonding
    • Comparing Ionic bonding with other structures
    • Applications of Ionic bonding — nanotechnology and materials
  2. 2Covalent bondingIntro
    • Covalent bonding — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Covalent bonding
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Covalent bonding
    • Comparing Covalent bonding with other structures
    • Applications of Covalent bonding — nanotechnology and materials
  3. 3Metallic bondingIntro
    • Metallic bonding — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Metallic bonding
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Metallic bonding
    • Comparing Metallic bonding with other structures
    • Applications of Metallic bonding — nanotechnology and materials
  4. 4Giant ionic structuresIntro
    • Giant ionic structures — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Giant ionic structures
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Giant ionic structures
    • Comparing Giant ionic structures with other structures
    • Applications of Giant ionic structures — nanotechnology and materials
  5. 5Simple covalent structuresIntro
    • Simple covalent structures — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Simple covalent structures
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Simple covalent structures
    • Comparing Simple covalent structures with other structures
    • Applications of Simple covalent structures — nanotechnology and materials
  6. 6Giant covalent structuresIntro
    • Giant covalent structures — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Giant covalent structures
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Giant covalent structures
    • Comparing Giant covalent structures with other structures
    • Applications of Giant covalent structures — nanotechnology and materials
  7. 7Diamond and graphiteIntro
    • Diamond and graphite — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Diamond and graphite
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Diamond and graphite
    • Comparing Diamond and graphite with other structures
    • Applications of Diamond and graphite — nanotechnology and materials
  8. 8Fullerenes and grapheneIntro
    • Fullerenes and graphene — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Fullerenes and graphene
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Fullerenes and graphene
    • Comparing Fullerenes and graphene with other structures
    • Applications of Fullerenes and graphene — nanotechnology and materials
  9. 9Metallic structuresIntro
    • Metallic structures — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Metallic structures
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Metallic structures
    • Comparing Metallic structures with other structures
    • Applications of Metallic structures — nanotechnology and materials
  10. 10NanoparticlesIntro
    • Nanoparticles — types of bonding and structure
    • Explaining properties using Nanoparticles
    • Dot-and-cross / metallic lattice diagrams for Nanoparticles
    • Comparing Nanoparticles with other structures
    • Applications of Nanoparticles — nanotechnology and materials
03

Quantitative Chemistry

7 topics in this unit

  1. 1Conservation of massIntro
    • Conservation of mass — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Conservation of mass step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Conservation of mass
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Conservation of mass
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Conservation of mass questions
  2. 2Relative formula massIntro
    • Relative formula mass — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Relative formula mass step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Relative formula mass
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Relative formula mass
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Relative formula mass questions
  3. 3MolesIntro
    • Moles — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Moles step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Moles
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Moles
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Moles questions
  4. 4Concentration of solutionsIntro
    • Concentration of solutions — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Concentration of solutions step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Concentration of solutions
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Concentration of solutions
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Concentration of solutions questions
  5. 5Limiting reactantsIntro
    • Limiting reactants — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Limiting reactants step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Limiting reactants
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Limiting reactants
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Limiting reactants questions
  6. 6Percentage yieldStandard
    • Percentage yield — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Percentage yield step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Percentage yield
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Percentage yield
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Percentage yield questions
  7. 7Atom economyStandard
    • Atom economy — formulae, moles and conservation of mass
    • Calculations involving Atom economy step by step
    • Concentration, yield and atom economy — Atom economy
    • Interpreting data and limiting reactants in Atom economy
    • Exam technique for multi-mark Atom economy questions
04

Chemical Changes

7 topics in this unit

  1. 1Metal oxidesStandard
    • Metal oxides — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for Metal oxides
    • Explaining observations during Metal oxides
    • Linking Metal oxides to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for Metal oxides
  2. 2Reactivity seriesStandard
    • Reactivity series — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for Reactivity series
    • Explaining observations during Reactivity series
    • Linking Reactivity series to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for Reactivity series
  3. 3Extraction of metalsStandard
    • Extraction of metals — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for Extraction of metals
    • Explaining observations during Extraction of metals
    • Linking Extraction of metals to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for Extraction of metals
  4. 4Oxidation and reductionStandard
    • Oxidation and reduction — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for Oxidation and reduction
    • Explaining observations during Oxidation and reduction
    • Linking Oxidation and reduction to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for Oxidation and reduction
  5. 5Reactions of acidsStandard
    • Reactions of acids — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for Reactions of acids
    • Explaining observations during Reactions of acids
    • Linking Reactions of acids to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for Reactions of acids
  6. 6pH and neutralisationStandard
    • pH and neutralisation — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for pH and neutralisation
    • Explaining observations during pH and neutralisation
    • Linking pH and neutralisation to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for pH and neutralisation
  7. 7ElectrolysisStandard
    • Electrolysis — reactivity and types of reaction
    • Writing ionic and full equations for Electrolysis
    • Explaining observations during Electrolysis
    • Linking Electrolysis to the reactivity series or pH
    • Required practical skills for Electrolysis
05

Energy Changes

5 topics in this unit

  1. 1Exothermic and endothermicStandard
    • Exothermic and endothermic — exothermic and endothermic changes
    • Reaction profiles and bond energies — Exothermic and endothermic
    • Explaining energy transfers in Exothermic and endothermic
    • Cells, batteries and fuel cells linked to Exothermic and endothermic
    • Evaluating efficiency and environmental impact of Exothermic and endothermic
  2. 2Bond energiesStandard
    • Bond energies — exothermic and endothermic changes
    • Reaction profiles and bond energies — Bond energies
    • Explaining energy transfers in Bond energies
    • Cells, batteries and fuel cells linked to Bond energies
    • Evaluating efficiency and environmental impact of Bond energies
  3. 3Reaction profilesStandard
    • Reaction profiles — exothermic and endothermic changes
    • Reaction profiles and bond energies — Reaction profiles
    • Explaining energy transfers in Reaction profiles
    • Cells, batteries and fuel cells linked to Reaction profiles
    • Evaluating efficiency and environmental impact of Reaction profiles
  4. 4Cells and batteriesStandard
    • Cells and batteries — exothermic and endothermic changes
    • Reaction profiles and bond energies — Cells and batteries
    • Explaining energy transfers in Cells and batteries
    • Cells, batteries and fuel cells linked to Cells and batteries
    • Evaluating efficiency and environmental impact of Cells and batteries
  5. 5Fuel cellsStandard
    • Fuel cells — exothermic and endothermic changes
    • Reaction profiles and bond energies — Fuel cells
    • Explaining energy transfers in Fuel cells
    • Cells, batteries and fuel cells linked to Fuel cells
    • Evaluating efficiency and environmental impact of Fuel cells
06

Rate and Equilibrium

8 topics in this unit

  1. 1Rates of reactionStandard
    • Rates of reaction — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Rates of reaction
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Rates of reaction
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Rates of reaction
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Rates of reaction
  2. 2Factors affecting ratesStandard
    • Factors affecting rates — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Factors affecting rates
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Factors affecting rates
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Factors affecting rates
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Factors affecting rates
  3. 3Collision theoryStandard
    • Collision theory — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Collision theory
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Collision theory
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Collision theory
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Collision theory
  4. 4Reversible reactionsStandard
    • Reversible reactions — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Reversible reactions
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Reversible reactions
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Reversible reactions
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Reversible reactions
  5. 5Dynamic equilibriumStandard
    • Dynamic equilibrium — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Dynamic equilibrium
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Dynamic equilibrium
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Dynamic equilibrium
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Dynamic equilibrium
  6. 6Le Chatelier principleStandard
    • Le Chatelier principle — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Le Chatelier principle
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Le Chatelier principle
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Le Chatelier principle
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Le Chatelier principle
  7. 7The Haber processStandard
    • The Haber process — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on The Haber process
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — The Haber process
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for The Haber process
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via The Haber process
  8. 8Making fertilisersStandard
    • Making fertilisers — collision theory and rate factors
    • Interpreting graphs and data on Making fertilisers
    • Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium — Making fertilisers
    • Le Chatelier and industrial conditions for Making fertilisers
    • Explaining the Haber process and fertilisers via Making fertilisers
07

Organic Chemistry

12 topics in this unit

  1. 1Carbon compoundsStandard
    • Carbon compounds — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Carbon compounds
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Carbon compounds
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Carbon compounds
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Carbon compounds
  2. 2Crude oil and hydrocarbonsStandard
    • Crude oil and hydrocarbons — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Crude oil and hydrocarbons
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Crude oil and hydrocarbons
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Crude oil and hydrocarbons
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Crude oil and hydrocarbons
  3. 3Fractional distillationStandard
    • Fractional distillation — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Fractional distillation
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Fractional distillation
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Fractional distillation
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Fractional distillation
  4. 4AlkanesAdvanced
    • Alkanes — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Alkanes
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Alkanes
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Alkanes
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Alkanes
  5. 5CombustionAdvanced
    • Combustion — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Combustion
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Combustion
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Combustion
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Combustion
  6. 6CrackingAdvanced
    • Cracking — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Cracking
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Cracking
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Cracking
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Cracking
  7. 7AlkenesAdvanced
    • Alkenes — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Alkenes
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Alkenes
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Alkenes
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Alkenes
  8. 8AlcoholsAdvanced
    • Alcohols — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Alcohols
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Alcohols
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Alcohols
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Alcohols
  9. 9Carboxylic acidsAdvanced
    • Carboxylic acids — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Carboxylic acids
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Carboxylic acids
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Carboxylic acids
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Carboxylic acids
  10. 10Addition polymersAdvanced
    • Addition polymers — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Addition polymers
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Addition polymers
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Addition polymers
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Addition polymers
  11. 11Condensation polymersAdvanced
    • Condensation polymers — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Condensation polymers
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Condensation polymers
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Condensation polymers
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Condensation polymers
  12. 12Natural polymersAdvanced
    • Natural polymers — homologous series and functional groups
    • Naming, formulae and reactions for Natural polymers
    • Cracking, combustion and addition — Natural polymers
    • Polymers and natural macromolecules in Natural polymers
    • Evaluating uses and environmental issues of Natural polymers
08

Chemical Analysis

6 topics in this unit

  1. 1Pure substancesAdvanced
    • Pure substances — purity, formulations and chromatography
    • Test-tube reactions and flame tests for Pure substances
    • Interpreting chromatograms and gas tests — Pure substances
    • Evaluating accuracy and reliability in Pure substances
    • Linking Pure substances to forensic and quality control contexts
  2. 2Mixtures and formulationsAdvanced
    • Mixtures and formulations — purity, formulations and chromatography
    • Test-tube reactions and flame tests for Mixtures and formulations
    • Interpreting chromatograms and gas tests — Mixtures and formulations
    • Evaluating accuracy and reliability in Mixtures and formulations
    • Linking Mixtures and formulations to forensic and quality control contexts
  3. 3ChromatographyAdvanced
    • Chromatography — purity, formulations and chromatography
    • Test-tube reactions and flame tests for Chromatography
    • Interpreting chromatograms and gas tests — Chromatography
    • Evaluating accuracy and reliability in Chromatography
    • Linking Chromatography to forensic and quality control contexts
  4. 4Testing for gasesAdvanced
    • Testing for gases — purity, formulations and chromatography
    • Test-tube reactions and flame tests for Testing for gases
    • Interpreting chromatograms and gas tests — Testing for gases
    • Evaluating accuracy and reliability in Testing for gases
    • Linking Testing for gases to forensic and quality control contexts
  5. 5Flame testsAdvanced
    • Flame tests — purity, formulations and chromatography
    • Test-tube reactions and flame tests for Flame tests
    • Interpreting chromatograms and gas tests — Flame tests
    • Evaluating accuracy and reliability in Flame tests
    • Linking Flame tests to forensic and quality control contexts
  6. 6Chemical testsAdvanced
    • Chemical tests — purity, formulations and chromatography
    • Test-tube reactions and flame tests for Chemical tests
    • Interpreting chromatograms and gas tests — Chemical tests
    • Evaluating accuracy and reliability in Chemical tests
    • Linking Chemical tests to forensic and quality control contexts
09

Chemistry of the Atmosphere

4 topics in this unit

  1. 1Evolution of the atmosphereAdvanced
    • Evolution of the atmosphere — composition and evolution of the atmosphere
    • Greenhouse effect and climate change — Evolution of the atmosphere
    • Pollutants, acid rain and carbon footprint — Evolution of the atmosphere
    • Evaluating human activity and Evolution of the atmosphere
    • Data and trends linked to Evolution of the atmosphere
  2. 2Greenhouse gasesAdvanced
    • Greenhouse gases — composition and evolution of the atmosphere
    • Greenhouse effect and climate change — Greenhouse gases
    • Pollutants, acid rain and carbon footprint — Greenhouse gases
    • Evaluating human activity and Greenhouse gases
    • Data and trends linked to Greenhouse gases
  3. 3Carbon footprintAdvanced
    • Carbon footprint — composition and evolution of the atmosphere
    • Greenhouse effect and climate change — Carbon footprint
    • Pollutants, acid rain and carbon footprint — Carbon footprint
    • Evaluating human activity and Carbon footprint
    • Data and trends linked to Carbon footprint
  4. 4Atmospheric pollutantsAdvanced
    • Atmospheric pollutants — composition and evolution of the atmosphere
    • Greenhouse effect and climate change — Atmospheric pollutants
    • Pollutants, acid rain and carbon footprint — Atmospheric pollutants
    • Evaluating human activity and Atmospheric pollutants
    • Data and trends linked to Atmospheric pollutants
10

Using Resources

6 topics in this unit

  1. 1Finite and renewable resourcesAdvanced
    • Finite and renewable resources — finite vs renewable resources
    • Life cycle assessment and recycling — Finite and renewable resources
    • Materials science: ceramics, polymers, composites — Finite and renewable resources
    • Water treatment and industrial processes — Finite and renewable resources
    • Sustainability decisions involving Finite and renewable resources
  2. 2Water treatmentAdvanced
    • Water treatment — finite vs renewable resources
    • Life cycle assessment and recycling — Water treatment
    • Materials science: ceramics, polymers, composites — Water treatment
    • Water treatment and industrial processes — Water treatment
    • Sustainability decisions involving Water treatment
  3. 3Ceramics, polymers and compositesAdvanced
    • Ceramics, polymers and composites — finite vs renewable resources
    • Life cycle assessment and recycling — Ceramics, polymers and composites
    • Materials science: ceramics, polymers, composites — Ceramics, polymers and composites
    • Water treatment and industrial processes — Ceramics, polymers and composites
    • Sustainability decisions involving Ceramics, polymers and composites
  4. 4Industrial use of the Haber processAdvanced
    • Industrial use of the Haber process — finite vs renewable resources
    • Life cycle assessment and recycling — Industrial use of the Haber process
    • Materials science: ceramics, polymers, composites — Industrial use of the Haber process
    • Water treatment and industrial processes — Industrial use of the Haber process
    • Sustainability decisions involving Industrial use of the Haber process
  5. 5Life cycle assessmentAdvanced
    • Life cycle assessment — finite vs renewable resources
    • Life cycle assessment and recycling — Life cycle assessment
    • Materials science: ceramics, polymers, composites — Life cycle assessment
    • Water treatment and industrial processes — Life cycle assessment
    • Sustainability decisions involving Life cycle assessment
  6. 6RecyclingAdvanced
    • Recycling — finite vs renewable resources
    • Life cycle assessment and recycling — Recycling
    • Materials science: ceramics, polymers, composites — Recycling
    • Water treatment and industrial processes — Recycling
    • Sustainability decisions involving Recycling

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