Structure 1 / IB Chemistry / Structure 1.1
Structure 1.1 : Introduction to the particulate nature of matter
Structure 1.1.1 : Distinguish between the properties of elements, compounds and mixtures.
Structure 1.1.2 : Distinguish the different states of matter. Use state symbols (s, , g and aq) in chemical equations.
Structure 1.1.3 : Interpret observable changes in physical properties and temperature during changes of state. Convert between values in the Celsius and Kelvin scales.
Structure 1 / IB Chemistry / Structure 1.2
Structure 1.2 : The nuclear atom
Structure 1.2.1 : Use the nuclear symbol A Z X to deduce the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in atoms and ions.
Structure 1.2.2 : Perform calculations involving non-integer relative atomic masses and abundance of isotopes from given data.
Structure 1.2.3 : Interpret mass spectra in terms of identity and relative abundance of isotopes.
Structure 1.3 : Electron configurations
Structure 1.3.1 : Qualitatively describe the relationship between colour, wavelength, frequency and energy across the electromagnetic spectrum. Distinguish between a continuous and a line spectrum.
Structure 1.3.2 : Describe the emission spectrum of the hydrogen atom, including the relationships between the lines and energy transitions to the first, second and third energy levels.
Structure 1.3.3 : Deduce the maximum number of electrons that can occupy each energy level.
Structure 1.3.4 : Recognize the shape and orientation of an s atomic orbital and the three p atomic orbitals.
Structure 1.3.5 : Apply the Aufbau principle, Hund’s rule and the Pauli exclusion principle to deduce electron configurations for atoms and ions up to Z = 36.
Structure 1.3.6 : Explain the trends and discontinuities in first ionization energy (IE) across a period and down a group. Calculate the value of the first IE from spectral data that gives the wavelength or frequency of the convergence limit.
Structure 1.3.7 : Deduce the group of an element from its successive ionization data.
Reactivity 2.3—How far? The extent of chemical change
Reactivity 2.3.1—A state of dynamic equilibrium is reached in a closed system when the rates of forward and backward reactions are equal.
Reactivity 2.3.2—The equilibrium law describes how the equilibrium constant, K, can be determined from the stoichiometry of a reaction.
Reactivity 2.3.3—The magnitude of the equilibrium constant indicates the extent of a reaction at equilibrium and is temperature dependent.
Reactivity 2.3.4—Le Châtelier’s principle enables the prediction of the qualitative effects of changes in concentration, temperature and pressure to a system at equilibrium.
Reactivity 2.3.5—The reaction quotient, Q, is calculated using the equilibrium expression with non- equilibrium concentrations of reactants and products.
Reactivity 2.3.6—The equilibrium law is the basis for quantifying the composition of an equilibrium mixture.
Reactivity 2.3.7—The equilibrium constant and Gibbs energy change, ΔG, can both be used to measure the position of an equilibrium reaction.
Structure 2.3 : The metallic model
Structure 2.3.1 : A metallic bond is the electrostatic attraction between a lattice of cations and delocalized electrons.
Structure 2.3.2 : The strength of a metallic bond depends on the charge of the ions and the radius of the metal ion.
Structure 2.3.3 : Transition elements have delocalized d-electrons.
Structure 2.4 : From models to materials
Structure 2.4.1 : Bonding is best described as a continuum between the ionic, covalent and metallic models, and can be represented by a bonding triangle.
Structure 2.4.2 : The position of a compound in the bonding triangle is determined by the relative contributions of the three bonding types to the overall bond.
Structure 2.4.3 : Alloys are mixtures of a metal and other metals or non-metals. They have enhanced properties.
Structure 2.4.4 : Polymers are large molecules, or macromolecules, made from repeating subunits called monomers.
Structure 2.4.5 : Addition polymers form by the breaking of a double bond in each monomer.Structure 2.4.6 : Condensation polymers form by the reaction between functional groups in each monomer with the release of a small molecule.
Structure 1 / IB Chemistry / Structure 1.5 (Including worksheets)
Structure 1.5- Ideal gases
Structure 1.5.1 - An ideal gas consists of moving particles with negligible volume and no intermolecular forces. All collisions between particles are considered elastic.
Structure 1.5.2 - Real gases deviate from the ideal gas model, particularly at low temperature and high pressure.
Structure 1.5.3 - The molar volume of an ideal gas is a constant at a specific temperature and pressure.
Structure 1.5.4 - The relationship between the pressure, volume, temperature and amount of an ideal gas is shown in the ideal gas equation PV = nRT
All the worksheets for IB chemistry topic 1 to 11
1 - Stoichiometrics
2 & 12 - Atomic Structure
3 & 13 - Periodicity
4 & 14 - Bonding & Structure
5 & 15 - Energetics
6 & 16 - Kinetics
7 & 17 - Equilibrium
8 & 18 - Acids & Bases
9 & 19 - Redox Processes
10 & 20 - Organics
11 & 21 - Measurements & Data
Structure 2 / IB Chemistry / Structure 2.1
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+Formulae of common ions / ionic compounds
Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure
Structure 2.1.1 — When metal atoms lose electrons, they form positive ions called cations. When non-metal atoms gain electrons, they form negative ions called anions.
Structure 2.1.2 — The ionic bond is formed by electrostatic attractions between oppositely charged ions.
Structure 2.1.3—Ionic compounds exist as three-dimensional lattice structures, represented by empirical formulas.
Structure 2 / IB Chemistry / Structure 2.2 (lesson / Worksheets / Tests/ Tables / Figures)
Structure 2.2—The covalent model
Structure 2.2.1—A covalent bond is formed by the electrostatic attraction between a shared pair of electrons and the positively charged nuclei.
Structure 2.2.2—Single, double and triple bonds involve one, two and three shared pairs of electrons respectively.
Structure 2.2.3—A coordination bond is a covalent bond in which both the electrons of the shared pair originate from the same atom.
Structure 2.2.4—The valence shell electron pair repulsion (VSEPR) model enables the shapes of molecules to be predicted from the repulsion of electron domains around a central atom.
Structure 2.2.5—Bond polarity results from the difference in electronegativities of the bonded atoms.
Structure 2.2.6—Molecular polarity depends on both bond polarity and molecular geometry.
Structure 2.2.7—Carbon and silicon form covalent network structures.
Structure 2.2.8—The nature of the force that exists between molecules is determined by the size and polarity of the molecules. Intermolecular forces include London (dispersion), dipole-induced dipole, dipole–dipole and hydrogen bonding.
Structure 2.2.9—Given comparable molar mass, the relative strengths of intermolecular forces are generally: London (dispersion) forces < dipole–dipole forces < hydrogen bonding.
Structure 2.2.10—Chromatography is a technique used to separate the components of a mixture based on their relative attractions involving intermolecular forces to mobile and stationary phases.
Structure 3.1—The periodic table: Classification of elements
Structure 3.1.1—The periodic table consists of periods, groups and blocks.
Structure 3.1.2—The period number shows the outer energy level that is occupied by electrons. Elements in a group have a common number of valence electrons.
Structure 3.1.3—Periodicity refers to trends in properties of elements across a period and down a group.
Structure 3.1.4—Trends in properties of elements down a group include the increasing metallic character of group 1 elements and decreasing non-metallic character of group 17 elements.
Structure 3.1.5—Metallic and non-metallic properties show a continuum. This includes the trend from basic metal oxides through amphoteric to acidic non-metal oxides.
Structure 3.1.6—The oxidation state is a number assigned to an atom to show the number of electrons transferred in forming a bond. It is the charge that atom would have if the compound were composed of ions.
Structure 3.2—Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds
Structure 3.2.1—Organic compounds can be represented by different types of formulas. These include empirical, molecular, structural (full and condensed), stereochemical and skeletal.
Structure 3.2.2—Functional groups give characteristic physical and chemical properties to a compound. Organic compounds are divided into classes according to the functional groups present in their molecules.
Structure 3.2.3—A homologous series is a family of compounds in which successive members differ by a common structural unit, typically CH2. Each homologous series can be described by a general formula.
Structure 3.2.4—Successive members of a homologous series show a trend in physical properties.
Structure 3.2.5—“IUPAC nomenclature” refers to a set of rules used by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry to apply systematic names to organic and inorganic compounds.
Structure 3.2.6—Structural isomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula but
different connectivities.
Reactivity 2.2—How fast? The rate of chemical change
Reactivity 2.2.1—The rate of reaction is expressed as the change in concentration of a particular reactant/product per unit time.
Reactivity 2.2.2—Species react as a result of collisions of sufficient energy and proper orientation.
Reactivity 2.2.3—Factors that influence the rate of a reaction include pressure, concentration, surface area, temperature and the presence of a catalyst.
Reactivity 2.2.4—Activation energy, Ea, is the minimum energy that colliding particles need for a successful collision leading to a reaction.
Reactivity 2.2.5—Catalysts increase the rate of reaction by providing an alternative reaction pathway with lower Ea.
Reactivity 2.2.6—Many reactions occur in a series of elementary steps. The slowest step determines the rate of the reaction.
Reactivity 2.2.7—Energy profiles can be used to show the activation energy and transition state of the rate-determining step in a multistep reaction.
Reactivity 2.2.8—The molecularity of an elementary step is the number of reacting particles taking part in that step.
Reactivity 2.2.9—Rate equations depend on the mechanism of the reaction and can only be determined experimentally.
Reactivity 2.2.10—The order of a reaction with respect to a reactant is the exponent to which the concentration of the reactant is raised in the rate equation.
The order with respect to a reactant can describe the number of particles taking part in the rate-determining step.
The overall reaction order is the sum of the orders with respect to each reactant.
Reactivity 2.2.11—The rate constant, k, is temperature dependent and its units are determined from the overall order of the reaction.
Reactivity 2.2.12—The Arrhenius equation uses the temperature dependence of the rate constant to determine the activation energy.
Reactivity 2.2.13—The Arrhenius factor, A, takes into account the frequency of collisions with proper orientations.
11.1 Acids and bases
11.2 A closer look at acids and alkalis
11.3 The reaction of acids and bases
11.4 A closer look at neutralisation
11.5 Oxides
11.6 Making Salts
11.7 Making insoluble salt by precipitation
11.8 Finding the concentration by titration