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1.

Introduction to Chemistry

The Nature of Chemistry: Definition, importance, and applications.


Chemical Substances: Distinction between elements, compounds, and mixtures.

2. Atomic Structure

Atoms and Isotopes: Basic structure of atoms (protons, neutrons, electrons), isotopes
and their properties.
Relative Atomic Mass: Calculation based on isotopic abundance.
Electron Configuration: Energy levels, subshells (s, p, d, f), and electron arrangement.

3. Periodic Table

Organization: Groups and periods, trends in reactivity, atomic radius, ionization energy,
and electronegativity.
Group Properties: Characteristics of groups (alkali metals, alkaline earth metals,
halogens, noble gases).

4. Chemical Bonding

Ionic Bonding: Formation, properties of ionic compounds, lattice energy.


Covalent Bonding: Single, double, and triple bonds, polar vs. nonpolar bonds, resonance
structures.
Metallic Bonding: Structure of metals, properties, and implications of metallic bonding.
Intermolecular Forces: Types (London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole interactions,
hydrogen bonding) and their effects on boiling/melting points.

5. Stoichiometry

Mole Concept: Definition of the mole, Avogadro’s constant, calculations involving


moles, mass, and volume.
Chemical Equations: Balancing equations, stoichiometric calculations.

6. States of Matter

Solids, Liquids, and Gases: Properties and differences between the states.
Gas Laws: Boyle’s law, Charles's law, and the ideal gas equation (PV = nRT).
Phase Changes: Endothermic and exothermic processes, phase diagrams.

7. Thermochemistry

Enthalpy Changes: Definition of enthalpy, endothermic vs. exothermic reactions.


Calorimetry: Measuring heat changes, specific heat capacity, and calculations involving
enthalpy changes.
Hess’s Law: Application to calculate enthalpy changes for reactions.

8. Kinetics
Reaction Rates: Factors affecting rates (concentration, temperature, surface area,
catalysts).
Rate Laws: Understanding first-order and second-order reactions.
Collision Theory: Requirements for reactions to occur, activation energy.

9. Equilibrium

Dynamic Equilibrium: Definition and characteristics, Le Chatelier's principle.


Equilibrium Constant (Kc): Calculation and interpretation of equilibrium expressions.

10. Acids and Bases

Definitions: Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis definitions of acids and bases.


pH and pOH: Calculating pH from hydrogen ion concentration and vice versa.
Neutralization Reactions: Acid-base reactions and their products.

11. Redox Reactions

Oxidation and Reduction: Definitions, identifying oxidation states.


Balancing Redox Reactions: Half-equation method, using electron transfer.

12. Organic Chemistry

Functional Groups: Identification and properties of key functional groups (alcohols,


aldehydes, carboxylic acids, amines).
Nomenclature: IUPAC naming conventions for organic compounds.
Reactions of Organic Compounds: Basic reactions (substitution, addition, elimination)
and mechanisms.

13. Practical Skills

Laboratory Techniques: Safe handling of chemicals, common techniques (titration,


filtration, crystallization).
Data Analysis: Interpreting results, error analysis, and reporting findings.

Study Tips

Practice Problems: Regularly solve stoichiometric and equilibrium problems.


Diagrams: Use diagrams for bonding, molecular shapes, and organic reactions.
Past Papers: Review past exam questions to familiarize yourself with the format.

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