International ASChemistryEdexcelRevision Notes

Edexcel International AS Chemistry
Revision Notes

Exam code: XCH11

Concise resources for the Edexcel International AS Chemistry course.

1. Structure, Bonding & Introduction to Organic Chemistry

Formulae & Mass

Avogadro & the Mole

Full & Ionic Equations

Calculating Formulae

Concentration Calculations

Reacting Mass Calculations

Reacting Volume Calculations

Calculations of Product

Sub-Atomic Particles

Isotopes & Mass Spectra

Endothermic Ionisation Energy

Electronic Structures

Shapes of Orbitals

Electronic Configurations & Chemical Properties

Periodicity - Ionisation Energy

Periodicity - Thermal Trends

Evidence of Ions

Ionic Bonding & Structures

Ionic Bond Strength

Metallic Bonding & Lattices

Evidence of Covalent Bonding

Covalent Bonding

Carbon Allotropes

Electronegativity

Predicting Shapes & Angles

Hazards & Risks

Functional Groups & Homologous Series

Nomenclature & Classification

Isomers - Structural

Alkanes - Introduction

Alkanes as Fuels

Combustion of Alkanes

Alternative Fuels

Free Radicals & Fission

The Free Radical Substitution Mechanism

Alkenes - Introduction

Isomers - Geometric

Reactions of Alkenes

Saturation Test

Electrophilic Addition - Mechanism

Addition Polymerisation

Polymer Disposal

2. Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes & Alcohols

Enthalpy Level Diagrams

Enthalpy Change - Definitions

Using Calorimetry

Using Hess Cycles

Bond Enthalpies

Intermolecular Forces - Introduction

Hydrogen Bonding

Physical Properties

Oxidation Numbers - Introduction

Oxidation & Reduction

Disproportionation Reactions

Ionic Equations

Acid-Base Titrations with Indicators

Ionisation Energy - Groups 1 & 2

Reactivity - Groups 1 & 2

Oxides & Hydroxides

Group 2 Hydroxides & Sulfates

Nitrates & Carbonates

Qualitative Tests

Trends of the Group 7 Elements

Halogen Displacement Reactions

Redox Reactions of the Halogens

Other Reactions of the Halogens

Collision Theory

Rates of Reaction

Maxwell-Boltzmann Distributions

Catalysts & Energy

Dynamic Equilibrium in Reversible Reactions

Le Chatelier's Principle

Industrial Compromises

Types of Reaction

Reaction Mechanisms: Introduction

Halogenoalkanes - Introduction

Reactions of Halogenoalkanes

The Nucleophilic Substitution Mechanism

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Trends in Halogenoalkanes

Alcohols - Introduction

Reactions of Alcohols

Oxidation of Alcohols

Organic Chemistry Techniques

Interpreting Mass Spectra

Using Infrared Spectrometry

3. Practical Skills in Chemistry I

Molar Volume of a Gas

Determining Enthalpy Change of Reaction

Determining Concentrations

Standard Solutions

Hydrolysis of Halogenoalkanes

Chlorination of 2-Methylpropan-2-ol

Propan-1-ol Oxidation

AS Qualitative Analysis

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