Core Revision Notes

IB Chemistry revision notes made for the Core exam boards. This covers all the topics and modules for all specifications.

Topics that are covered include Topic 1: Stoichiometric relationships; Topic 2: Atomic structure; Topic 3: Periodicity; Topic 4: Chemical bonding and structure; Topic 5: Energetics/thermochemistry; Topic 6: Chemical kinetics; Topic 7: Equilibrium; Topic 8: Acids and bases; Topic 9: Redox processes; Topic 10: Organic chemistry; Topic 11: Measurement and data processing

Topic 1: Stoichiometric relationships:

• Chemical Equations
• Formulas
• Mass and Gaseous Volume Relationships in Chemical Reactions
• Solutions
• The Mole

Topic 2: Atomic structure:

• Electron Arrangement
• The Atom
• The Mass Spectrometer

Topic 3: Periodicity:

• Physical Properties
• The Periodic Table

Topic 4: Chemical bonding and structure:

• Covalent Bonding
• Intermolecular Forces
• Ionic Bonding
• Metallic Bonding
• Physical Properties

Topic 5: Energetics/thermochemistry:

• Bond Enthalpies
• Calculation of Enthalpy Changes
• Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions
• Hess’s Law

Topic 6: Chemical kinetics:

• Collision Theory
• Rates of Reaction

Topic 7: Equilibrium:

• Dynamic Equilibrium
• The Position of Equilibrium

Topic 8: Acids and bases:

• 8.3 – Strong and Weak Acids and Bases
• 8.4 – The pH Scale
• Properties of Acids and Bases
• Theories of Acids and Bases

Topic 9: Redox processes:

• 9.1 – Introduction to Oxidation and Reduction
• 9.2 – Redox Equations
• 9.3 – Reactivity
• 9.4 – Voltaic Cells
• 9.5 – Electrolytic Cells

Topic 10: Organic chemistry:

• 10.3 – Alkenes
• 10.4 – Alcohols
• 10.6 – Reaction Pathways
• IB Chemistry:Topic 10: Organic Chemistry

Topic 11: Measurement and data processing:

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