Oxford Resources for IB DP Chemistry: Study Guide

• Contents1 Models of the particulate nature of matterIntroduction to the particulate nature of matterSeparation of mixturesChromatographyKinetic molecular theory and change of stateDistribution of molecular velocitiesMultiple-choice questions2 Atomic structureThe nuclear atomRelative atomic mass and mass spectrometryEmission spectraElectronic configurationIonization energiesMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions3 Quantitative chemistryCounting particles by mass: the moleChemical reactions and equationsIdeal gasesCalculations using limiting and excess reagentsTitration and atom economyMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions4 Models of bonding and structureThe ionic modelThe covalent modelShapes of simple molecules and ionsBond strength and polarityCovalent network structures of carbon and siliconIntermolecular forcesPhysical properties of covalent compoundsThe metallic modelResonance structures and benzeneFormal charge and molecular orbitalsHybridizationBonding in materialsPolymersCondensation polymersMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions5 PeriodicityThe periodic table: classification of elementsPeriodic trendsChemical properties of elementsOxidation states and naming ionic compoundsThe transition metalsTransition metal complexesColour of transition metal complexesMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions6 Classification of organic compoundsIUPAC namingHomologous series and functional groupsCommon classes of organic compoundsStructural formulasTypes and names of structural isomers3D models of structural formulasProperties of different homologous seriesStereoisomerismSpectroscopic identification of organic compounds: mass spectrometry (MS)Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds: IR spectroscopySpectroscopic identification of organic compounds: 1H NMR spectroscopyCombination of techniques to determine structureMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions7 EnergeticsMeasuring enthalpy changesΔH calculations from calorimetryBond enthalpiesEnthalpies of formation and combustionHess’s lawEnergy cyclesEnergy from fuelsFossil fuelsAtmospheric carbon dioxide and biofuelsEntropy and spontaneityMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions8 Chemical kineticsThe rate of chemical changeFactors affecting the rate of reactionRate expression and order of reactionRate mechanisms and activation energyMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions9 EquilibriumThe extent of chemical changeLe Chatelier’s principle and factors affecting the position of equilibriumEquilibrium calculationsReaction quotient, equilibrium constant and free energyMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions10 Proton transfer reactions: acid–base behaviourWhat are the mechanisms of chemical change?The pH scaleStrong and weak acids and bases and simple pH calculationsAcid rainpH curvesCalculations involving pH, pOH and pKwCalculations with weak acids and basesSalt hydrolysis, indicators and pH curvesBuffer solutionsMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions11 Electron transfer reactions: oxidation and reduction behaviourRedox reactionsRelative ease of oxidation and reductionElectrochemical cellsExamples of primary and secondary cellsElectrolytic cellsStandard electrode potentials and the electrochemical seriesSpontaneity of electrochemical reactionsElectrolysisOxidation of organic functional groupsReduction of organic functional groupsMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions12 Electron sharing reactionsFree radical reactionsNucleophiles and substitution reactionsElectrophiles and addition reactions of alkenesLewis acids and basesNucleophilic substitutionElectrophilic addition reactionsElectrophilic substitution reactionsMultiple-choice questionsShort-answer questions13 Tools for chemistsExperimental techniquesTechnologyMathematicsMultiple-choice questionsPractice with modelling14 Underlying philosophyNature of scienceInternational mindednessMaking links between topicsHolistic short-answer questions15 Inquiry and approaches to learningInquiry processApproaches to learningLanguage of chemistry16 Obtaining a higher gradeStudy methods & the final examinationsInternal assessmentThe collaborative sciences projectExtended essayAnswersIndexPeriodic table

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