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Physical chemistry

Topics: Fundamental particles, Mass number and isotopes, Electron configuration, Relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass, The mole and the Avogadro constant, The ideal gas equation, Empirical and molecular formula, Balanced equations and associated calculations, Ionic bonding, Nature of covalent and dative covalent bonds, Metallic bonding, Bonding and physical properties, Shapes of simple molecules and ions, Bond polarity, Forces between molecules, Enthalpy change, Calorimetry, Applications of Hess's law, Bond enthalpies, Collision theory, Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution, Effect of temperature on reaction rate, Effect of concentration and pressure, Catalysts, Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle, Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems, Oxidation, reduction and redox equations, Born–Haber cycles, Gibbs free-energy change and entropy change, Rate equations, Determination of rate equation, Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems, Electrode potentials and cells, Commercial applications of electrochemical cells, Brønsted–Lowry acid–base equilibria in aqueous solution, Definition and determination of pH, The ionic product of water, Kw, Weak acids and bases and Ka for weak acids, pH curves, titrations and indicators, Buffer action.

Inorganic chemistry

Topics: Classification, Physical properties of Period 3 elements, Group 2, the alkaline earth metals, Trends in properties, Uses of chlorine and chlorate(I), Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides, General properties of transition metals, Substitution reactions, Shapes of complex ions, Formation of coloured ions, Variable oxidation states, Catalysts, Reactions of ions in aqueous solution.

Organic chemistry

Topics: Nomenclature, Reaction mechanisms, Isomerism, Fractional distillation of crude oil, Modification of alkanes by cracking, Combustion of alkanes, Chlorination of alkanes, Nucleophilic substitution, Elimination, Ozone depletion, Structure, bonding and reactivity, Addition reactions of alkenes, Addition polymers, Alcohol production, Oxidation of alcohols, Elimination, Identification of functional groups by test-tube reactions, Mass spectrometry, Infrared spectroscopy, Optical isomerism, Aldehydes and ketones, Carboxylic acids and esters, Acylation, Bonding, Electrophilic substitution, Preparation, Base properties, Nucleophilic properties, Condensation polymers, Biodegradability and disposal of polymers, Amino acids, Proteins, Enzymes, DNA, Action of anticancer drugs, Organic synthesis, Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy, Chromatography.

Practical skills and required practicals

Topics: Practical techniques and data analysis, Required practical activities.