Chemistry

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Topics

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1. 4.1Atomic structure and the periodic table
   3 sub-topics of Atomic structure and the periodic table

   1. 4.1.1A simple model of the atom, symbols, relative atomic mass, electronic charge and isotopes
   2. 4.1.2The periodic table
   3. 4.1.3Properties of transition metals
2. 4.2Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter
   4 sub-topics of Bonding, structure, and the properties of matter

   1. 4.2.1Chemical bonds, ionic, covalent and metallic
   2. 4.2.2How bonding and structure are related to the properties of substances
   3. 4.2.3Structure and bonding of carbon
   4. 4.2.4Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
3. 4.3Quantitative chemistry
   5 sub-topics of Quantitative chemistry

   1. 4.3.1Chemical measurements, conservation of mass and the quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
   2. 4.3.2Use of amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
   3. 4.3.3Yield and atom economy of chemical reactions
   4. 4.3.4Using concentrations of solutions in mol/dm³
   5. 4.3.5Use of amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases
4. 4.4Chemical changes
   3 sub-topics of Chemical changes

   1. 4.4.1Reactivity of metals
   2. 4.4.2Reactions of acids
   3. 4.4.3Electrolysis
5. 4.5Energy changes
   2 sub-topics of Energy changes

   1. 4.5.1Exothermic and endothermic reactions
   2. 4.5.2Chemical cells and fuel cells
6. 4.6The rate and extent of chemical change
   2 sub-topics of The rate and extent of chemical change

   1. 4.6.1Rate of reaction
   2. 4.6.2Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
7. 4.7Organic chemistry
   3 sub-topics of Organic chemistry

   1. 4.7.1Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
   2. 4.7.2Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
   3. 4.7.3Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
8. 4.8Chemical analysis
   3 sub-topics of Chemical analysis

   1. 4.8.1Purity, formulations and chromatography
   2. 4.8.2Identification of common gases
   3. 4.8.3Identification of ions by chemical and spectroscopic means
9. 4.9Chemistry of the atmosphere
   3 sub-topics of Chemistry of the atmosphere

   1. 4.9.1The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
   2. 4.9.2Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
   3. 4.9.3Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
10. 4.10Using resources
    4 sub-topics of Using resources

    1. 4.10.1Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
    2. 4.10.2Life cycle assessment and recycling
    3. 4.10.3Using materials
    4. 4.10.4The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers