Chemistry: IB Diploma Higher Level revision notes
1 Structure - Models of the Particulate of Matter
1.1 Introduction to the Particulate Model of Matter
1.2 The Nuclear Atom
1.3 Electron Configuration
1.4 Counting Particles by Mass: The Mole
1.5 Ideal Gases
1.6 Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
1.7 States of Matter & Changes of State
1.8 Reacting Masses &. Volumes
1.9 Solutions
2 Structure - Models of Bonding & Structure
2.1 The Ionic Model
2.2 The Covalent Model
2.3 Covalent Structures
2.4 The Metallic Model
2.5 From Models to Materials
2.6 Valence Electrons & Ionic Compounds
2.7 Molecular Shape
2.8 Intermolecular Forces
3 Structure - Classification of Matter
3.1 The Periodic Table: Classification of Elements
3.2 Periodic Trends
3.3 Group 1 Alkali Metals
3.4 Halogens
3.5 Noble gases, group 18
3.6 Functional Groups: Classification of Organic
3.7 Functional Group Chemistry
3.8 Alkanes
3.9 Alcohols
3.10 Halogenoalkanes
4 Reactivity - What Drives Chemical Reaction?
4.1 Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions
4.2 Enthalpy of Reaction, Formation, & Hess' Law
4.3 Entropy
5 Reactivity - How Much, How Fast & How Far?
5.1 Kinetics
5.2 Rates of Reaction
5.3 Stoichometry
5.4 Le Châtelier’s Principle
5.5 Introduction to Equilibrium
5.6 Equilibrium Constant
5.7 Reaction Quotient & Equilibrium Constant
6 Reactivity - The Mechanisms of Chemical Change
6.1 Proton Transfer Reactions
6.2 The pH Scale
6.3 Strong & Weak Acids and Bases
6.4 Acid Deposition
6.5 Types of Organic Reactions
6.6 Oxidation & Reduction
6.7 Electrochemical Cells
6.8 Titration
6.9 Acid-Base Titrations
7 Measurement, Data Processing & Analysis
7.1 Uncertainties & Errors in Measurements & Results
7.2 Graphical Techniques
7.3 Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds
7.4 Infrared Spectroscpy
