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SUBJECT SPECIFIC CORE (SSC) |
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TOPIC |
DESCRIPTION |
HRS |
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1. |
Quantitative
chemistry |
Mole
concept and Avogadro’s constant; Formulae; Chemical equations; Mass
relationships in chemical equations; Solutions |
12.5 |
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2. |
Atomic
Theory |
The
nuclear atom;
The mass spectrometer
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Electron arrangement |
4 |
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3. |
Periodicity |
The
Periodic Table; Physical properties; Chemical properties |
6 |
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4. |
Bonding |
Ionic
bond; Covalent bond; Intermolecular forces; Metallic bond; Physical
properties |
12.5 |
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5. |
Energetics |
Exothermic
and endothermic reactions; Calculation of enthalpy changes; Hess’ law;
Bond enthalpies |
8 |
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6. |
Kinetics |
Rates
of reaction; Collision theory |
5 |
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7. |
Equilibrium |
Dynamic
equilibrium; The position of equilibrium |
5 |
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8. |
Acids
and Bases |
Properties
of acids and bases; Bronsted–Lowry acids and bases; Strong and weak
acids and bases; The pH scale |
6 |
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9. |
Oxidation
and
Reduction |
Oxidation
and reduction; Electrolysis of a molten salt; Reactivity |
7 |
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10. |
Organic
chemistry |
Homologous
series; Hydrocarbons; Other functional groups |
12 |
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11. |
Measurement and data processing |
Uncertainty and error in measurement , Uncertainties in calculated
results , Graphical techniques |
2 |
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Internal
Assessment |
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Total Teaching Hours |
80 |
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ADDITIONAL HIGHER LEVEL MATERIAL (AHL) |
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TOPIC |
DESCRIPTION |
HRS |
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12. |
Atomic
Theory |
The
mass spectrometer; Electronic structure of atoms |
3 |
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13. |
Periodicity |
Periodic
trends Na Ar; d-block elements |
4 |
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14. |
Bonding |
Shapes
of molecules and ions; Multiple bonds; Hybridisation; Delocalisation
of electrons |
5 |
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15. |
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3 |
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16. |
Energetics |
Standard
enthalpy changes of reaction; Lattice enthalpy; Entropy; Spontaneity
of a reaction |
8 |
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17. |
Kinetics |
Rate
expression; Reaction mechanism; Collision theory; Activation energy |
6 |
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18. |
Equilibrium |
Phase
equilibrium; The equilibrium law |
4 |
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19. |
Acids
and Bases |
Lewis
theory; Calculations involving acids and bases; Buffer solutions; Salt
solutions; Acid-base titrations; Indicators |
10 |
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20. |
Oxidation
and
Reduction |
Redox
equations; Standard electrode potentials; Electrolysis |
5 |
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21. |
Organic
Chemistry |
Determination
of structure; Hydrocarbons; Halogenoalkanes; Alkanols; Alkanals and
alkanones; Alkanoic acids |
13 |
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Internal
Assessment |
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Total Teaching Hours |
55 |
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OPTIONS
(INVESTIGATIONS SL: 5 HRS PER OPTION, HL: 8 HRS PER OPTION) |
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TOPIC |
DESCRIPTION |
HRS |
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A. |
Human
Biochemistry
(SL/HL) |
Core:
Diet; Proteins; Carbohydrates; Fats; Vitamins; Hormones
HL Ext: Enzymes; Nucleic acids; Metal ions in biological
systems |
15
7 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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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
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22 |
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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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