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01
Atomic Structure
11 topics in this unit
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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