Oxford Resources for IB DP Chemistry: Study Guide

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• Contents 1 Models of the particulate nature of matter Introduction to the particulate nature of matter Separation of mixtures Chromatography Kinetic molecular theory and change of state Distribution of molecular velocities Multiple-choice questions 2 Atomic structure The nuclear atom Relative atomic mass and mass spectrometry Emission spectra Electronic configuration Ionization energies Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 3 Quantitative chemistry Counting particles by mass: the mole Chemical reactions and equations Ideal gases Calculations using limiting and excess reagents Titration and atom economy Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 4 Models of bonding and structure The ionic model The covalent model Shapes of simple molecules and ions Bond strength and polarity Covalent network structures of carbon and silicon Intermolecular forces Physical properties of covalent compounds The metallic model Resonance structures and benzene Formal charge and molecular orbitals Hybridization Bonding in materials Polymers Condensation polymers Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 5 Periodicity The periodic table: classification of elements Periodic trends Chemical properties of elements Oxidation states and naming ionic compounds The transition metals Transition metal complexes Colour of transition metal complexes Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 6 Classification of organic compounds IUPAC naming Homologous series and functional groups Common classes of organic compounds Structural formulas Types and names of structural isomers 3D models of structural formulas Properties of different homologous series Stereoisomerism Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds: mass spectrometry (MS) Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds: IR spectroscopy Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds: 1H NMR spectroscopy Combination of techniques to determine structure Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 7 Energetics Measuring enthalpy changes ΔH calculations from calorimetry Bond enthalpies Enthalpies of formation and combustion Hess’s law Energy cycles Energy from fuels Fossil fuels Atmospheric carbon dioxide and biofuels Entropy and spontaneity Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 8 Chemical kinetics The rate of chemical change Factors affecting the rate of reaction Rate expression and order of reaction Rate mechanisms and activation energy Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 9 Equilibrium The extent of chemical change Le Chatelier’s principle and factors affecting the position of equilibrium Equilibrium calculations Reaction quotient, equilibrium constant and free energy Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 10 Proton transfer reactions: acid–base behaviour What are the mechanisms of chemical change? The pH scale Strong and weak acids and bases and simple pH calculations Acid rain pH curves Calculations involving pH, pOH and pKw Calculations with weak acids and bases Salt hydrolysis, indicators and pH curves Buffer solutions Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 11 Electron transfer reactions: oxidation and reduction behaviour Redox reactions Relative ease of oxidation and reduction Electrochemical cells Examples of primary and secondary cells Electrolytic cells Standard electrode potentials and the electrochemical series Spontaneity of electrochemical reactions Electrolysis Oxidation of organic functional groups Reduction of organic functional groups Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 12 Electron sharing reactions Free radical reactions Nucleophiles and substitution reactions Electrophiles and addition reactions of alkenes Lewis acids and bases Nucleophilic substitution Electrophilic addition reactions Electrophilic substitution reactions Multiple-choice questions Short-answer questions 13 Tools for chemists Experimental techniques Technology Mathematics Multiple-choice questions Practice with modelling 14 Underlying philosophy Nature of science International mindedness Making links between topics Holistic short-answer questions 15 Inquiry and approaches to learning Inquiry process Approaches to learning Language of chemistry 16 Obtaining a higher grade Study methods & the final examinations Internal assessment The collaborative sciences project Extended essay Answers Index Periodic table