Syllabus Outline:
 

 SUBJECT SPECIFIC CORE (SSC)

 

 

 TOPIC

 DESCRIPTION

HRS

1.

 Quantitative chemistry

 Mole concept and Avogadro’s constant; Formulae; Chemical equations; Mass  relationships in chemical equations; Solutions

12.5

2.

 Atomic Theory

 The nuclear atom; The mass spectrometer , Electron arrangement

4

3.

 Periodicity

 The Periodic Table; Physical properties; Chemical properties

6

4.

 Bonding

 Ionic bond; Covalent bond; Intermolecular forces; Metallic bond; Physical  properties

12.5

5.

 Energetics

 Exothermic and endothermic reactions; Calculation of enthalpy changes; Hess’  law;  Bond enthalpies

8

6.

 Kinetics

 Rates of reaction; Collision theory

5

7.

 Equilibrium

 Dynamic equilibrium; The position of equilibrium

5

8.

 Acids and Bases

 Properties of acids and bases; Bronsted–Lowry acids and bases; Strong and  weak acids and bases; The pH scale

6

9.

 Oxidation and  
 Reduction

 Oxidation and reduction; Electrolysis of a molten salt; Reactivity

7

10.

 Organic  chemistry

 Homologous series; Hydrocarbons; Other functional groups

12

11.

Measurement and data processing

Uncertainty and error in measurement ,  Uncertainties in calculated results , Graphical techniques

2

 

 Internal  Assessment

   
 

Total Teaching Hours 

80

 

 ADDITIONAL HIGHER LEVEL MATERIAL (AHL)

 

 

 TOPIC

 DESCRIPTION

HRS

12.

 Atomic Theory

 The mass spectrometer; Electronic structure of atoms

3

13.

 Periodicity

 Periodic trends Na Ar; d-block elements

4

14.

 Bonding

 Shapes of molecules and ions; Multiple bonds; Hybridisation; Delocalisation of electrons

5

15.

   

3

16.

 Energetics

 Standard enthalpy changes of reaction; Lattice enthalpy; Entropy; Spontaneity of a reaction

8

17.

 Kinetics

 Rate expression; Reaction mechanism; Collision theory; Activation energy

6

18.

 Equilibrium

 Phase equilibrium; The equilibrium law

4

19.

 Acids and Bases

 Lewis theory; Calculations involving acids and bases; Buffer solutions; Salt solutions; Acid-base titrations; Indicators

10

20.

 Oxidation and
 Reduction

 Redox equations; Standard electrode potentials; Electrolysis

5

21.

 Organic  Chemistry

 Determination of structure; Hydrocarbons; Halogenoalkanes; Alkanols; Alkanals and alkanones; Alkanoic acids

13

 

 Internal  Assessment

 

 

 

 

Total Teaching Hours 

55

 

 OPTIONS
 (INVESTIGATIONS SL: 5 HRS PER OPTION, HL: 8 HRS PER OPTION)

 

 

 TOPIC

 DESCRIPTION

HRS

A.

 Human  Biochemistry
 (SL/HL)

 Core: Diet; Proteins; Carbohydrates; Fats; Vitamins; Hormones
 HL Ext: Enzymes; Nucleic acids; Metal ions in biological systems

15
7

B.

 Environmental  Chemistry
 (SL/HL)

 Core: Primary air pollution; Ozone depletion; Global warming; Acid rain; Demand and  supply of fresh water; Oxygen demanding wastes; Water treatment
 HL Ext: Smog; Ozone depletion; Toxic substances in water

15

7

C.

 Chemistry in industry and technology
 (SL/HL)

 Core: Iron, steel and aluminium ,The oil industry ,Addition polymers ,Catalysts ,Fuel cells and rechargeable batteries ,Liquid crystals ,Nanotechnology
 HL: Condensation polymers , Mechanisms in the organic chemicals industry ,Silicon and photovoltaic cells ,Liquid crystals ,The chlor-alkali industry

15


7

D.

 Medicines and drugs
(
SL/HL)

 Core: Pharmaceutical products ,Antacids , Analgesics ,Depressants ,Stimulants , Antibacterials , Antivirals HL Ext: Drug action ,Drug design , Mind-altering drugs

15

7

E.

 Modern Analytical  Chemistry
 
(HL ONLY)

 Analytical techniques; Principles of spectroscopy; Visible and ultraviolet  spectroscopy; Infrared spectroscopy; Nuclear magnetic resonance (NMR); Mass  spectrometry; Chromatography; X-ray crystallography

22

F.

 Further Organic  Chemistry
 (HL ONLY)

 Stereoisomerism; Free radical substitution reactions; Electrophilic addition  reactions; Electrophilic substitution reactions; Nucleophilic addition reactions;  Nucleophilic substitution reactions; Elimination reactions; Addition-elimination  reactions; Acid-base reactions

22

G.

Food chemistry

 ( SL & HL)

Food groups ,Fats and oils ,Shelf life , Colour ,Genetically modified foods ,Texture

Extension (HL only) Oxidative rancidity (auto-oxidation) ,Antioxidants ,Stereochemistry in food ,Chemical structure and colour

 
 
 

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