Chemistry: Cambridge International GCSE Supplement revision notes
1 States of Matter
2 Atoms, Elements & Compounds
2.1 Elements, Compounds & Mixtures
2.2 Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table
2.7 Metallic Bonding
3 Stoichometry
3.2 Relative Masses of Atoms & Molecules
3.3 The Mole & the Avogadro Constant
- 3.3.1 Introducing Moles
- 3.3.2 Amounts of Substances
- 3.3.3 Moles & Equations
- 3.3.4 Calculations Involving Gases
- 3.3.5 Calculating Stoichiometric Reacting Masses
- 3.3.6 Calculating the Moles of Solute
- 3.3.7 Calculating Empirical Formula
- 3.3.8 Chemical Equations
- 3.3.9 Percentage Yield
- 3.3.10 Calculating Yield
- 3.3.11 Percentage Purity
4 Electrochemistry
4.1 Electrolysis
- 4.1.1 Electrolytic Process
- 4.1.2 Electrolysis Examples
- 4.1.3 Electrolysis of a Binary Compound in Molten State
- 4.1.4 Electroplating
- 4.1.5 Transfer of Charge During Electrolysis
- 4.1.6 Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions
- 4.1.7 Electrolysis of Copper Sulfate
- 4.1.8 Electrolysis of Halide Compounds
- 4.1.9 Half-Equations
- 4.1.10 Combustion of Hydrocarbons
4.2 Hydrogen–Oxygen Fuel Cells
5 Chemical Energetics
6 Chemical Reactions
6.1 Physical & Chemical Changes
6.3 Reversible Reactions & Equilibrium
- 6.3.1 Reversible Reactions
- 6.3.2 Conditions & Equilibrium
- 6.3.3 Dynamic Equilibrium
- 6.3.4 Changing Conditions - Heat & Water Effects
- 6.3.5 Factors Affecting Equilibria - Temperature
- 6.3.6 Factors Affecting Equilibria - Pressure
- 6.3.7 Factors Affecting Equilibria - Concentration
- 6.3.8 The Haber Process
- 6.3.9 The Haber Process Equation
7 Acids, Bases & Salts
7.1 The Characteristic Properties of Acids & Bases
- 7.1.1 Acids & Alkali
- 7.1.2 Reactions of Metals with Acids
- 7.1.3 Reactions of Bases with Acids
- 7.1.4 Reactions of Carbonates with Acids
- 7.1.5 Identifying Acids
- 7.1.6 Properties & Effects of Acids
- 7.1.7 Properties of Bases - Reactions with Acids & Salts
- 7.1.8 Properties of Alkalis & Indicators
- 7.1.9 Strong vs Weak Acids
- 7.1.10 Strong vs Weak Bases
- 7.1.11 Understanding Universal Indicator Paper
- 7.1.12 Acids, Bases & the Neutralisation Reaction
8 The Periodic Table
8.1 Arrangement of Elements
8.4 Transition Elements
8.5 Noble Gases
9 Metals
9.1 Properties of Metals
9.2 Uses of Metals
9.5 Corrosion of Metals
9.6 Extraction of Metals
10 Chemistry of the Environment
10.2 Fertilisers
11 Organic Chemistry
11.6 Alcohols
11.8 Polymers
- 11.8.1 Polymers
- 11.8.2 Problems With Polymers
- 11.8.3 Polymers & Plastics
- 11.8.4 Problems with Plastics
- 11.8.5 Condensation Polymerisation
- 11.8.6 Condensation Polymerisation Examples
- 11.8.7 Addition Polymerisation
- 11.8.8 Addition Polymerisation Examples
- 11.8.9 Structure of Polymers
- 11.8.10 Natural Polyamides - Proteins & Amino Acids
12 Experimental Techniques & Chemical Analysis
12.2 Acid-base Titrations
12.3 Chromatography
12.4 Separation & Purification
12.5 Identification of Ions & Gases
- 12.5.1 Testing Aqueous Cations 1
- 12.5.2 Testing Aqueous Cations 2
- 12.5.3 Testing Cations - Flame Tests
- 12.5.4 Testing Cations
- 12.5.5 Testing for Aqueous Cations
- 12.5.6 Testing Anions - Sulfates
- 12.5.7 Testing Anions - Nitrates
- 12.5.8 Testing Gases - Hydrogen
- 12.5.9 Testing Gases - Oxygen
- 12.5.10 Testing Gases - Carbon Dioxide
- 12.5.11 Testing Gases - Chlorine
- 12.5.12 Identifying Gases