1. States of Matter

1.1 Solids, Liquids and Gases

Kinetic Theory

States of Matter

Pressure & Temperature in Gases

1.2 Diffusion

Diffusion

2. Atoms, Elements & Compounds

2.1 Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

Elements, Compounds & Mixtures

2.2 Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table

Atomic Structure

Electronic Configuration

2.3 Isotopes

Isotopes

2.4 Ions & Ionic Bonds

Ions & Ionic Bonds

Ionic Bonds & Lattice Structure

Properties of Ionic Compounds

2.5 Simple Molecules & Covalent Bonds

Covalent Bonds

Properties of Simple Molecular Compounds

2.6 Giant Covalent Structures

Diamond, Graphite & Silicon (IV) Oxide

2.7 Metallic Bonding

Metallic Bonding

3. Stoichiometry

3.1 Formulae

Formulae

Empirical Formulae & Formulae of Ionic Compounds

Writing Equations

3.2 Relative Masses of Atoms & Molecules

Ar & Mr

3.3 The Mole & the Avogadro Constant

The Mole

Linking Moles, Mass & Mr

Molar Gas Volume

Calculating Concentration

Reacting Masses

Titration Calculations

Empirical & Molecular Formula

Percentage Yield & Purity

4. Electrochemistry

4.1 Electrolysis

Electrolysis Principles

Electrolysis of Molten Compounds

Electrolysis of Aqueous Sodium Chloride & Dilute Sulfuric Acid

Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions

Ionic Half Equations

Electroplating

4.2 Hydrogen Fuel Cells

Hydrogen Fuel Cells

5. Chemical Energetics

5.1 Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions

Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions

Enthalpy Change & Activation Energy

Bond Breaking & Bond Forming

6. Chemical Reactions

6.1 Physical & Chemical Changes

Physical & Chemical Changes

6.2 Rate of Reaction

Collision Theory

Explaining Rates Using Collision Theory

Investigating The Rate of a Reaction

Interpreting Data

6.3 Reversible Reactions & Equilibrium

Reversible Reactions

Equilibrium

The Haber Process

The Contact Process

6.4 Redox

Oxidation & Reduction

7. Acids, Bases & Salts

7.1 The Characteristic Properties of Acids & Bases

Properties of Acids & Bases

The Ions in Acids & Alkalis

Proton Transfer, Strong & Weak Acids

7.2 Oxides

Classifying Oxides

7.3 Preparation of Salts

Preparing Soluble Salts

Preparing Insoluble Salts

Solubility Rules

Hydrated & Anhydrous Salts

8. The Periodic Table

8.1 Arrangement of Elements

The Periodic Table

Periodic Trends

8.2 Group I Properties

Group I Properties

8.3 Group VII Properties

Group VII Properties

Group VII Displacement Reactions

8.4 Transition Elements

Transition Elements

8.5 Noble Gases

Noble Gases

9. Metals

9.1 Properties of Metals

Properties of Metals

9.2 Uses of Metals

Uses of Metals

9.3 Alloys & their Properties

Alloys

9.4 Reactivity Series

Reactivity Series

Explaining Reactivity

9.5 Corrosion of Metals

Rusting of Iron

Galvanising & Sacrificial Protection

9.6 Extraction of Metals

Extraction of Metals

Extraction of Iron from Hematite

Extraction of Aluminium from Bauxite

10. Chemistry of the Environment

10.1 Water & Water Pollution

Water: Chemical Tests

Substances in Water from Natural Sources

Water Treatment

10.2 Fertilisers

Fertilisers

10.3 Air Quality & Climate

Air

Effects of Greenhouse Gases

Reducing the Effects of Environmental Issues

Photosynthesis

11. Organic Chemistry

11.1 Formulae, Functional Groups & Terminology

Organic Formulae

Homologous Series

Saturated & Unsaturated Compounds

11.2 Naming Organic Compounds

Naming Organic Compounds

11.3. Fuels

Fossil Fuels

11.4 Alkanes

Alkanes

11.5 Alkenes

Alkenes

Addition Reactions

11.6 Alcohols

Alcohols

11.7 Carboxylic Acids

Carboxylic Acids

Ethanoic Acid & Esterification Reactions

11.8 Polymers

Polymers

Addition & Condensation Polymers

Plastics & Their Disposal

Proteins

12. Experimental Techniques & Chemical Analysis

12.1 Experimental Design

Apparatus for Measurements

Solutions

12.2 Acid-Base Titrations

Acid-Base Titrations

12.3 Chromatography

Paper Chromatography

Locating Agents & Rf Values

12.4 Separation & Purification

Separation & Purification Techniques

12.5 Identification of Ions & Gases

Identification of Anions

Identification of Cations

Identification of Gases

Study tools

• Cambridge (CIE) O Level Chemistry · Exam Questions
• Cambridge (CIE) O Level Chemistry · Past Papers

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