Category:OCR A level Chemistry
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Module 1 Foundation chemistry
Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry
Relative masses of atoms and molecules, Moles, Avogadro constant, Determination of relative atomic masses, Ar, from mass spectra, Chemical equations, Calculation of empirical and molecular formulae, Calculation of reacting masses, mole concentrations and volumes of gases,
Atomic structure
Nucleus of the atom, Ionisation energies, Electrons,
Chemical bonding and structure
Ionic bonding, Covalent bonding, Dative covalent (co-ordinate) bonding, Simple molecules, Electronegativity and bond polarity, Intermolecular forces, Metallic bonding, Bonding and physical properties.
The periodic table
Structure of the Periodic Table, Periodicity of physical properties of elements,
The Periodic Table: The Group 2 elements and their compounds
Group 2 metals and their compounds, Oxidation number, Redox processes, Relative reactivity of the Group 2 elements, Trends in some reactions of Group 2 compounds,
The Periodic Table: The Group 7 elements and their compounds
Group 7 non-metals, Halide ions, Chlorine reactions with water and with sodium hydroxide,
Module 2: Chains and rings
Basic concepts
Drawing organic compounds, Naming of organic compounds, Structural and cis-transisomerism, Percentage yields,
Hydrocarbons: Alkanes
Hydrocarbons: Fuels
Crude oil as a source of organic chemicals, Cracking, isomerisation and reforming, Hydrocarbons as fuels,
Hydrocarbons: Alkenes
Alkenes, Polymers, Industrial importance of alkenes,
Alcohols
Ethanol, Alcohols, Infra-red absorption of O-H and C=O bonds,
Halogenoalkanes
Halogenoalkanes, Carbon–halogen bonds,
Module 3: How far, how fast?
Enthalpy changes
Enthalpy changes, Bond enthalpy, Hess’s Law, Enthalpy cycles,
Reaction rates
Collision theory, Reaction rates, Activation energy, Catalysts,
Chemical equilibrium
Chemical equilibria: reversible reactions, dynamic equilibria, le Chatelier’s principle, Industrial processes: the Haber process, Acid-base equilibria,
Module 4: Chains, rings and spectroscopy
Arenes
Arenes, Arenes : Nitration, halogenation and alkylation, Phenols,
Carbonyl compounds
Carbonyl compounds: Reactions, Carbonyl compounds: Characteristic tests,
Carboxylic acids and esters
Carboxylic acids; formation of salts, Esterification of carboxylic acids, Hydrolysis of esters, Acyl chlorides from carboxylic acids,
Nitrogen compounds
Amines, Amino acids; peptide formation, Hydrolysis of proteins,
Stereoisomerism and organic synthesis
Stereoisomerism, Organic synthesis of 2-hydroxypropanoic acid (lactic acid), Chirality,
Polymerisation
Addition polymerisation, Condensation polymerisation, Polymers,
Spectroscopy
Mass spectrometry, nmr spectroscopy,
Module 5, component 1: Trends and patterns
Lattice enthalpy
Lattice enthalpy, Born-Haber cycles, Stability of Group II Carbonates
Periodic table: Period 3
Preparation of Period 3 oxides and chlorides, Periodic trends of oxides and chlorides,
Period table: Transition elements
Properties of transition elements, Ligands, complex ions and ligand exchange, Precipitation reactions, Redox reactions, Colorimetry,
Module 5, component 2: Biochemistry
Proteins
Amino acids, polypeptides and proteins, Protein structure, Denaturation of proteins,
Enzymes
Enzymes, Competitive and non-competitive inhibition, Industrial uses of enzymes,
Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, Polysaccharides,
Lipids and membrane structure
Lipids, Triglycerides, Phosphoglycerides,
Nucleic acids
Nucleotides and nucleic acids, DNA and RNA, DNA and genetic information, m-RNA,
Module 5, component 3: Environmental chemistry
The atmosphere
Composition of the atmosphere, Carbon cycle, Chemical reactions in the atmosphere, Ozone layer, Residence times, Pollution in the troposphere, Greenhouse Effect,
The hydrosphere
Air-water interface, Cations and anions in natural waters, Potable water,
The lithosphere
Chemical weathering of rocks, Clay minerals, Cation exchange, Supply of nutrients to plants,
Treatment of waste
Disposal of solid domestic waste,
Module 5, component 4: Methods of analysis and detection
Separation techniques for analysis: chromatography and electrophoresis
Chromatography, Electrophoresis,
Mass spectrometry
High resolution mass spectrometry, Mass spectrometry of molecules, Elucidation of structure,
Atomic emission spectroscopy
Electromagnetic spectrum, Atomic emission line spectra, Flame emission spectroscopy,
Ultraviolet/visible absorption spectroscopy
Chromophores, Delocalisation, Dyes and indicators,
Combined spectral techniques
Elucidation of structure using up to three spectra,
Module 5, component 5: Gases, liquids and solids
States of matter
Phase, Gaseous state, Ideal gas behaviour and deviations, Ideal Gas Equation,
Phase diagrams
Phase diagrams, Eutectics, Alloys,
Distribution between phases
Henry’s Law, Partition coefficient,
Raoult’s Law and distillation
Raoult’s Law, Boiling point/composition curves; fractional distillation; azeotropic mixtures, Steam distillation,
Module 5, component 6: Transition elements
Electrode potentials
Electrode potentials, Standard cells, Feasibility of reactions,
Ligands and complexes
Bonding in complexes, Stoichiometry and isomerism of complexes,
Colour
Colour in transition metal complexes, d-orbitals, Ligands,
Chemistry of Transition metals
Module 6, component 1: Unifying concepts in chemistry
How fast?
Concentration–time graphs, Rate–concentration graphs, Orders; rate equations; rate constants, Rate-determining step,
How far?
Mole fractions, The equilibrium constant Kc, The equilibrium constant Kp,
Acids , bases and buffers
Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases, pH and hydrogen ion concentration, Titration curves and indicators, Buffers,
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