IB Chemistry HL & SL – Free Revision Notes by Topic

Models of the Particle Nature of Matter
Introduction to the particle nature of matter The nuclear atom Electron configurations Counting particles by mass: The mole Ideal gases
Models of Bonding and Structure
The ionic model The covalent model The metallic model From models to materials
Classification of Matter
The periodic table: Classification of elements Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds
What Drives Chemical Reactions?
Measuring enthalpy changes Energy cycles in reactions Energy from fuels Entropy and spontaneity
How much, How fast and How far?
How much? The amount of chemical change How fast? The rate of chemical change How far? The extent of chemical change
What are the mechanisms of chemical change?
Proton transfer reactions Electron transfer reactions Electron sharing reactions Electron-pair sharing reactions