1. Physical Chemistry

Atomic Structure

Structure of the Atom

Isotopes

Relative Mass

Mass Spectrometry

Ions & Electrons

Ionisation Energy

Quantum Shells

Orbitals

Electronic Configurations

The Periodic Table

Periodicity

Bonding

Ionic Bonding Overview

Representing Ionic Bonding

Ionic Trends

Physical Properties of Ionic Compounds

Covalent Bonding Overview

Covalent Dot-and-Cross Diagrams

Bond Length & Bond Strength

Shapes of Covalent Compounds

Structure

Electronegativity

Intermolecular Forces

Hydrogen Bonding

Intermolecular Forces & Physical Properties

Metallic Bonding

Giant Lattices

Covalent Structures

Predicting Structures

Formulae, Equations & Avogadro

Empirical & Molecular Formulae

Balanced Equations

Applying Equations

The Mole & the Avogadro Constant

Amount of Substance Calculations

Reaction Calculations

Reacting Volume Calculations

Titrations

Error & Uncertainty

Yield & Atom Economy

Energetics I

Enthalpy Changes

Enthalpy Level Diagrams

Calorimetry

Hess Cycles

Bond Enthalpy

Kinetics I

Collision Theory & Rates

Calculating Rates of Reaction

Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions

Catalysts in Industry

Equilibrium I

Dynamic Equilibrium

Le Chatelier's Principle

The Rate & Yield Compromise

Deducing Kc Expressions

2. Inorganic Chemistry

Redox I

Oxidation Number

Types of Reduction & Oxidation

Redox & Disproportionation

Ionic Equations

Groups 1 & 2

Explaining Group 2 Trends

Reactions of Group 2

Group 2 Hydroxides & Sulfates

Group 1 & 2 Carbonates & Nitrates

Flame Tests

Group 7

Group 7 Trends

Halogen Displacement Reactions

Halogen Redox Reactions

Halide Ion Reactions

3. Organic Chemistry

Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Formulae of organic compounds

Homologous Series and Functional Groups

Nomenclature and Classification

Structural Isomerism

Stereoisomerism

Alkanes

Describing Alkanes

Alkane Fuels

Pollution from Combustion

Reducing Pollution

Free Radicals

Alkenes

Describing Alkenes

Bonding in Alkenes

Electrophilic addition

Electrophilic Addition Mechanism

Saturation Test

Addition Polymerisation

Waste Polymers

Halogenoalkanes

Classifying Halogenoalkanes

Nucleophilic Substitution

Nucleophilic Substitution Mechanism

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Reactivity of Halogenoalkanes

Alcohols

Classifying Alcohols

Reactions of Alcohols

Organic Liquid Preparation & Purification

Modern Analytical Techniques I

Mass Spectrometry

Infrared (IR) Spectroscopy

4. Core Chemistry Practicals

Physical Chemistry Core Practicals

Molar Volume of a Gas

Standard Solutions

Determining Concentrations

Determining Enthalpy Change of Reaction

Inorganic & Organic Chemistry Core Practicals

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Ethanol Oxidation

Chlorination of 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Qualitative Analysis

Exam boards

• OCR AS Chemistry A
• AQA AS Chemistry
• Cambridge (CIE) AS Chemistry

Study tools

• Edexcel AS Chemistry · Exam Questions
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