Chemistry Study Notes

Kinetic particle theory (solid/liquid/gas)

Changes of state; heating/cooling curves (qualitative)

Diffusion; Brownian motion link

Gas pressure concept (qualitative)

Purity, melting/boiling points

Filtration, crystallisation, distillation, chromatography

Chromatogram interpretation

Chemical tests: gases/ions (overview)

Titration technique basics

Atomic structure and isotopes

Relative atomic/molecular mass concepts

Ionic vs covalent bonding; structures

Giant vs simple molecular; properties

Allotropes (carbon/sulfur) overview

Mole concept; molar mass

Empirical/molecular formula

Reacting masses; limiting reagent

Concentration calculations; gas volumes (as required)

Percentage yield/atom economy (as required)

Exo/endo reactions; energy profiles

Redox basics; displacement

Thermal decomposition

Precipitation reactions

Reactivity series uses

Collision theory

Factors affecting rate (T, conc/pressure, surface area, catalysts)

Rate graphs and calculations

Practical methods (gas volume/mass/turbidity)

Dynamic equilibrium

Le Chatelier: T, pressure, concentration

Haber/Contact as contexts (overview)

pH and indicators

Neutralisation and salt preparation methods

Titration calculations (as required)

Solubility and crystallisation

Group trends (alkali metals, halogens, noble gases)

Metals vs non-metals; oxides

Transition elements overview (as required)

Periodic trends (qualitative as required)

Extraction methods; electrolysis vs reduction with carbon

Rusting and corrosion protection

Alloys and properties

Electrochemical series ideas (as required)

Composition of air and pollutants

Water treatment and tests

Nitrogen cycle links (overview)

Greenhouse effect and climate chemistry links (overview)

Alkanes/alkenes; naming and reactions

Cracking and polymerisation

Alcohols/carboxylic acids (as required)

Fuels and combustion

Addition/condensation polymers (as required)