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Unit 1Structure 1 — Models of the particulate nature of matter11 lessonsUnit 2Structure 2 — Models of bonding and structure15 lessonsUnit 3Structure 3 — Classification of matter9 lessonsUnit 4Reactivity 1 — What drives chemical reactions?22 lessonsUnit 5Reactivity 2 — How much, how fast, how far?14 lessonsUnit 6Reactivity 3 — What are the mechanisms of chemical change?43 lessonsUnit 7Additional lessons172 lessons
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Structure 1 — Models of the particulate nature of matter

6 lessons
  1. S1.1Introduction to the particulate nature of matterFree preview10 minStudy
  2. IB Chemistry HL S1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature…
  3. S1.2The nuclear atom10 minStudy
  4. IB Chemistry HL S1.2 The nuclear atom - Past paper MCQ
  5. S1.3Electron configurations10 minStudy
  6. IB Chemistry HL S1.3 Electron configurations - Past paper M…
  7. S1.4Counting particles by mass: the mole10 minStudy
  8. IB Chemistry HL S1.4 Counting particles by mass: the mole -…
  9. S1.5Ideal gases10 minStudy
  10. IB Chemistry HL S1.5 Ideal gases - Past paper MCQ
  11. 1.6Electronic Configurations12 minStudy
  12. Electronic Configurations – Exam questions
2

Structure 2 — Models of bonding and structure

6 lessons
  1. S2.1The ionic model10 minStudy
  2. IB Chemistry HL S2.1 The ionic model - Past paper MCQ
  3. S2.2The covalent model10 minStudy
  4. IB Chemistry HL S2.2 The covalent model - Past paper MCQ
  5. S2.3The metallic model10 minStudy
  6. IB Chemistry HL S2.3 The metallic model - Past paper MCQ
  7. S2.4From models to materials10 minStudy
  8. IB Chemistry HL S2.4 From models to materials - Past paper …
  9. 2.5Bonding Models12 minStudy
  10. 2.6Bonding and Properties12 minStudy
3

Structure 3 — Classification of matter

2 lessons
  1. S3.1The periodic table: classification of elements10 minStudy
  2. IB Chemistry HL S3.1 The periodic table: classification of …
  3. S3.2Functional groups: classification of organic compounds10 minStudy
  4. IB Chemistry HL S3.2 Functional groups: classification of o…
4

Reactivity 1 — What drives chemical reactions?

12 lessons
  1. R1.1Measuring enthalpy changes10 minStudy
  2. IB Chemistry HL R1.1 Measuring enthalpy changes - Past pape…
  3. R1.2Energy cycles in reactions10 minStudy
  4. IB Chemistry HL R1.2 Energy cycles in reactions - Past pape…
  5. R1.3Energy from fuels10 minStudy
  6. IB Chemistry HL R1.3 Energy from fuels - Past paper MCQ
  7. R1.4Entropy and spontaneity10 minStudy
  8. IB Chemistry HL R1.4 Entropy and spontaneity - Past paper M…
  9. 4.5Chemical Elements, Compounds and Mixtures12 minStudy
  10. 4.6Exothermic and Endothermic Reactions12 minStudy
  11. 4.7Combustion Reactions12 minStudy
  12. 4.8Spontaneous Reactions (HL)12 minStudy
  13. 4.9Neutralisation Reactions12 minStudy
  14. 4.10Electrophilic Addition Reactions12 minStudy
  15. 4.11Lewis Acid and Base Reactions12 minStudy
  16. 4.12The Mechanisms of Electrophilic Addition Reactions12 minStudy
5

Reactivity 2 — How much, how fast, how far?

3 lessons
  1. R2.1How much? The amount of chemical change10 minStudy
  2. R2.2How fast? The rate of chemical change10 minStudy
  3. IB Chemistry HL R2.2 How fast? The rate of chemical change …
  4. R2.3How far? The extent of chemical change10 minStudy
  5. IB Chemistry HL R2.3 How far? The extent of chemical change…
6

Reactivity 3 — What are the mechanisms of chemical change?

13 lessons
  1. R3.1Proton transfer reactions10 minStudy
  2. IB Chemistry HL R3.1 Proton transfer reactions - Past paper…
  3. R3.2Electron transfer reactions10 minStudy
  4. IB Chemistry HL R3.2 Electron transfer reactions - Past pap…
  5. R3.3Electron sharing reactions10 minStudy
  6. IB Chemistry HL R3.3 Electron sharing reactions - Past pape…
  7. R3.4Electron-pair sharing reactions10 minStudy
  8. IB Chemistry HL R3.4 Electron-pair sharing reactions - Past…
  9. 6.5Tool 1: Experimental Techniques12 minStudy
  10. Tool 1: Experimental Techniques – Exam questions
  11. 6.6Tool 2: Technology12 minStudy
  12. Tool 2: Technology – Unit exam questions
  13. 6.7Tool 3: Mathematics12 minStudy
  14. Tool 3: Mathematics – Unit exam questions
  15. 6.8Inquiry 1: Exploring and Designing12 minStudy
  16. Inquiry 1: Exploring and Designing – Unit exam questions
  17. 6.9Inquiry 2 & 3: Collecting, Processing, Concluding and Evaluating12 minStudy
  18. 6.10Inquiry 2: Collecting and processing data12 minStudy
  19. 6.11Inquiry 3: Concluding and evaluating12 minStudy
  20. 6.12Standard Enthalpy Change12 minStudy
  21. 6.13Reaction Mechanisms (HL)12 minStudy
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Additional lessons

172 lessons
  1. 7.1Separating Mixtures12 minStudy
  2. 7.2Changes of State12 minStudy
  3. 7.3Average Kinetic Energy12 minStudy
  4. 7.4Nuclear Model of the Atom12 minStudy
  5. 7.5Subatomic Particles12 minStudy
  6. 7.6Isotopes12 minStudy
  7. 7.7Interpreting Mass Spectra (HL)12 minStudy
  8. 7.8The Electromagnetic Spectrum12 minStudy
  9. 7.9Emission Spectra12 minStudy
  10. 7.10Energy Levels, Sublevels and Orbitals12 minStudy
  11. 7.11Writing Electron Configurations12 minStudy
  12. 7.12Ionisation Energy from an Emission Spectrum (HL)12 minStudy
  13. 7.13Successive Ionisation Energies (HL)12 minStudy
  14. 7.14The Mole Unit12 minStudy
  15. 7.15Molar Mass12 minStudy
  16. 7.16Empirical Formula12 minStudy
  17. 7.17Molar Concentration12 minStudy
  18. 7.18Avogadro's Law12 minStudy
  19. 7.19Molar Gas Volume12 minStudy
  20. 7.20The Ideal Gas Equation12 minStudy
  21. 7.21Real Gases12 minStudy
  22. 7.22Forming Ions12 minStudy
  23. 7.23Binary Ionic Compounds12 minStudy
  24. 7.24Ionic Lattices12 minStudy
  25. 7.25Covalent Bonds12 minStudy
  26. 7.26Lewis Formulas12 minStudy
  27. 7.27Multiple Bonds12 minStudy
  28. 7.28Coordinate Bonds12 minStudy
  29. 7.29Shapes of Molecules12 minStudy
  30. 7.30Bond Polarity12 minStudy
  31. 7.31Molecular Polarity12 minStudy
  32. 7.32Giant Covalent Structures12 minStudy
  33. 7.33Intermolecular Forces12 minStudy
  34. 7.34Physical Properties of Covalent Substances12 minStudy
  35. 7.35Chromatography12 minStudy
  36. 7.36Resonance Structures (HL)12 minStudy
  37. 7.37Benzene (HL)12 minStudy
  38. 7.38Expansion of the Octet (HL)12 minStudy
  39. 7.39Formal Charge (HL)12 minStudy
  40. 7.40Sigma and Pi Bonds (HL)12 minStudy
  41. 7.41Hybridisation (HL)12 minStudy
  42. 7.42Properties of Metals and Their Uses12 minStudy
  43. 7.43s and p Block Elements12 minStudy
  44. 7.44Physical Properties of Transition Elements (HL)12 minStudy
  45. 7.45Properties of Alloys12 minStudy
  46. 7.46Polymers12 minStudy
  47. 7.47Addition Polymers12 minStudy
  48. 7.48Condensation Polymers (HL)12 minStudy
  49. 7.49Electron Configurations and the Periodic Table12 minStudy
  50. 7.50Periodic Trends12 minStudy
  51. 7.51Group 1 Metals with Water12 minStudy
  52. 7.52Group 17 Elements with Halide Ions12 minStudy
  53. 7.53Metallic and Non-Metallic Oxides12 minStudy
  54. 7.54Oxidation States12 minStudy
  55. 7.55Ionisation Energy Trends Across a Period (HL)12 minStudy
  56. 7.56Characteristic Properties of Transition Elements (HL)12 minStudy
  57. 7.57Variable Oxidation States in Transition Elements (HL)12 minStudy
  58. 7.58Colour in Transition Metal Complexes (HL)12 minStudy
  59. 7.59Representing Formulas of Organic Compounds12 minStudy
  60. 7.60Homologous Series12 minStudy
  61. 7.61IUPAC Nomenclature12 minStudy
  62. 7.62Structural Isomers12 minStudy
  63. 7.63Cis-Trans Isomers (HL)12 minStudy
  64. 7.64Enantiomers (HL)12 minStudy
  65. 7.65Mass Spectrometry (MS) Fragmentation Patterns (HL)12 minStudy
  66. 7.66Infrared Spectra (IR) Interpretation (HL)12 minStudy
  67. 7.67Proton NMR Spectroscopy (HL)12 minStudy
  68. 7.68Peak Splitting in Proton NMR (HL)12 minStudy
  69. 7.69Structural Analysis of Molecules (HL)12 minStudy
  70. 7.70Difference Between Heat and Temperature12 minStudy
  71. 7.71Energy Profiles12 minStudy
  72. 7.72Calorimetry Experiments12 minStudy
  73. 7.73Bond Enthalpy Calculations12 minStudy
  74. 7.74Hess's Law12 minStudy
  75. 7.75Hess's Law Calculations12 minStudy
  76. 7.76Calculate Enthalpy Changes Using ΔHf⦵ (HL)12 minStudy
  77. 7.77Calculate Enthalpy Changes Using ΔHc⦵ (HL)12 minStudy
  78. 7.78Born-Haber Cycles (HL)12 minStudy
  79. 7.79Born-Haber Cycle Calculations (HL)12 minStudy
  80. 7.80Incomplete Combustion12 minStudy
  81. 7.81The Amount of Carbon Dioxide Produced When Fuels Burn12 minStudy
  82. 7.82Carbon Dioxide Levels and the Greenhouse Effect12 minStudy
  83. 7.83Biofuels12 minStudy
  84. 7.84Fuel Cells12 minStudy
  85. 7.85Entropy (HL)12 minStudy
  86. 7.86Calculating Standard Entropy Changes (HL)12 minStudy
  87. 7.87Gibbs Free Energy (HL)12 minStudy
  88. 7.88Gibbs Free Energy and Equilibrium Constant (HL)12 minStudy
  89. 7.89Balancing Equations12 minStudy
  90. 7.90Reacting Mass Calculations12 minStudy
  91. 7.91Avogadro's Law and Molar Volume of Gas12 minStudy
  92. 7.92Concentration Calculations12 minStudy
  93. 7.93Limiting and Excess Reactants12 minStudy
  94. 7.94Percentage Yield Calculations12 minStudy
  95. 7.95Atom Economy12 minStudy
  96. 7.96Rate of Reaction12 minStudy
  97. 7.97Measuring Rates of Reaction12 minStudy
  98. 7.98Collision Theory12 minStudy
  99. 7.99Factors Affecting Rates of Reaction12 minStudy
  100. 7.100Activation Energy12 minStudy
  101. 7.101Energy Profiles With and Without Catalysts12 minStudy
  102. 7.102Maxwell-Boltzmann Distribution Curves12 minStudy
  103. 7.103Rate Equation (HL)12 minStudy
  104. 7.104Reaction Orders (HL)12 minStudy
  105. 7.105The Rate Constant (HL)12 minStudy
  106. 7.106Molecularity (HL)12 minStudy
  107. 7.107The Arrhenius Equation (HL)12 minStudy
  108. 7.108Determining Activation Energy and the Arrhenius Factor (HL)12 minStudy
  109. 7.109The Characteristics of Dynamic Equilibrium12 minStudy
  110. 7.110The Equilibrium Law12 minStudy
  111. 7.111The Equilibrium Constant12 minStudy
  112. 7.112Le Chatelier's Principle12 minStudy
  113. 7.113The Reaction Quotient (HL)12 minStudy
  114. 7.114Equilibrium Law Problem Solving (HL)12 minStudy
  115. 7.115The Equilibrium Constant and Gibbs Energy (HL)12 minStudy
  116. 7.116Brønsted–Lowry Acids and Bases12 minStudy
  117. 7.117Conjugate Acids and Bases12 minStudy
  118. 7.118Amphiprotic Species12 minStudy
  119. 7.119The pH Scale12 minStudy
  120. 7.120The Ion Product of Water12 minStudy
  121. 7.121Strong and Weak Acids12 minStudy
  122. 7.122pH Curves12 minStudy
  123. 7.123Interpreting pH Curves (HL)12 minStudy
  124. 7.124The pOH Scale (HL)12 minStudy
  125. 7.125Acid and Base Dissociation Constants (HL)12 minStudy
  126. 7.126Solving Acid-Base Dissociation Problems (HL)12 minStudy
  127. 7.127Salt Hydrolysis (HL)12 minStudy
  128. 7.128Acid-Base Indicators (HL)12 minStudy
  129. 7.129Choosing an Acid-Base Indicator (HL)12 minStudy
  130. 7.130Buffer Solutions (HL)12 minStudy
  131. 7.131Buffer Calculations (HL)12 minStudy
  132. 7.132Oxidation and Reduction12 minStudy
  133. 7.133Half Equations12 minStudy
  134. 7.134Relative Ease of Oxidation and Reduction12 minStudy
  135. 7.135Acids with Reactive Metals12 minStudy
  136. 7.136Primary Cells12 minStudy
  137. 7.137Secondary Cells12 minStudy
  138. 7.138Electrolytic Cells12 minStudy
  139. 7.139Oxidation of Alcohols12 minStudy
  140. 7.140Reduction of Carboxylic Acids, Aldehydes and Ketones12 minStudy
  141. 7.141Reduction of Unsaturated Compounds12 minStudy
  142. 7.142The Hydrogen Electrode12 minStudy
  143. 7.143Standard Cell Potentials12 minStudy
  144. 7.144Gibbs Energy and Standard Cell Potential12 minStudy
  145. 7.145Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions12 minStudy
  146. 7.146Electroplating12 minStudy
  147. 7.147Radicals12 minStudy
  148. 7.148Homolytic Fission12 minStudy
  149. 7.149Halogenation of Alkanes12 minStudy
  150. 7.150Nucleophilic Substitution12 minStudy
  151. 7.151Heterolytic Fission12 minStudy
  152. 7.152Lewis Acids and Bases12 minStudy
  153. 7.153Coordination Bonds12 minStudy
  154. 7.154Nucleophilic Substitution in Halogenoalkanes12 minStudy
  155. 7.155Relative Rates of Nucleophilic Substitution12 minStudy
  156. 7.156Addition to Unsymmetrical Alkenes12 minStudy
  157. 7.157Electrophilic Substitution in Benzene12 minStudy
  158. 7.158Safety, Ethical and Environmental Issues in Chemistry12 minStudy
  159. 7.159Measuring Variables in Chemistry12 minStudy
  160. 7.160Applying Techniques in Chemistry12 minStudy
  161. 7.161Applying Technology to Collect Data in Chemistry12 minStudy
  162. 7.162Applying Technology to Process Data in Chemistry12 minStudy
  163. 7.163Applying General Mathematics in Chemistry12 minStudy
  164. 7.164Using Units, Symbols and Numerical Values in Chemistry12 minStudy
  165. 7.165Processing Uncertainties in Chemistry12 minStudy
  166. 7.166Graphing in Chemistry12 minStudy
  167. 7.167Exploring in Chemistry12 minStudy
  168. 7.168Designing in Chemistry12 minStudy
  169. 7.169Controlling Variables in Chemistry12 minStudy
  170. 7.170Collecting Data in Chemistry12 minStudy
  171. 7.171Processing Data in Chemistry12 minStudy
  172. 7.172Interpreting Results in Chemistry12 minStudy