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Chemistry revision notes

Topic by topic notes, worked examples and practice questions for every topic in the Cambridge IGCSE and O Level Chemistry syllabus.

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States of matter

  1. 1.Particles and changes of stateParticle model, Changes of state, Diffusion

Atoms, elements and compounds

  1. 1.Atomic structure and bondingAtoms and isotopes, Ionic and covalent bonding, Structure and properties

Stoichiometry

  1. 1.Equations and chemical calculationsFormulae and equations, Moles and reacting masses, Concentration and yield

Electrochemistry

  1. 1.Electrolysis and fuel cellsElectrolytes and electrodes, Products and half-equations, Industrial uses and fuel cells

Chemical energetics

  1. 1.Energy changesExothermic and endothermic reactions, Reaction pathways, Bond energy calculations

Chemical reactions

  1. 1.Rates, equilibrium and redoxCollision theory, Reversible reactions, Oxidation and reduction

Acids, bases and salts

  1. 1.Acids, bases and salt preparationAcid and base behaviour, Preparation of salts, Oxides and titration

The Periodic Table

  1. 1.Patterns in the Periodic TableGroups and periods, Group I and Group VII, Noble gases and transition elements

Metals

  1. 1.Metals and extractionReactivity and displacement, Metal extraction, Alloys and corrosion

Chemistry of the environment

  1. 1.Air, water and fertilisersWater treatment, Air pollution and climate, Haber and Contact processes

Organic chemistry

  1. 1.Carbon compounds and polymersNames and homologous series, Organic reactions, Polymerisation

Experimental techniques and chemical analysis

  1. 1.Practical methods and analysisSeparation and chromatography, Gas and ion tests, Planning and evaluating experiments

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