Colourful Solutions for Chemistry IB Edition: by Collingwood and Potter


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Book 0 - Structure and bonding

Chapter 0.1 - Chemical bonding

0.11 - The forces of nature SL
0.12 - Covalent bonding SL
0.13 - Covalent bond characteristics SL
0.14 - Macromolecules SL
0.15 - Lewis structures SL

Chapter 0.2 - Shapes of molecules

0.21 - Valence shell electron pair repulsion theory SL
0.22 - 2, 3 and 4 charge centre molecules SL
0.23 - 5 & 6 charge centres HL
0.24 - Hybridisation HL
0.25 - Delocalisation HL

Chapter 0.3 - Polarity

0.31 - Bond polarity SL
0.32 - Polar molecules SL

Chapter 0.4 - Intermolecular forces

0.41 - Van der Waals forces SL
0.42 - Permanent dipole - dipole interactions SL
0.43 - Hydrogen bonding SL

Chapter 0.5 - Metallic bonding

0.51 - The metallic bond SL
0.52 - Properties of metals SL
0.53 - Alloys

Chapter 0.6 - Ionic bonding

0.61 - Ion formation SL
0.62 - The ionic bond SL
0.63 - Polyatomic ions SL
0.64 - Crystal lattices SL

Chapter 0.7 - Physical properties

0.71 - Melting and boiling points SL
0.72 - Electrical conductivity SL
0.73 - Solubility SL

Book 1 - Stoichiometry and the gas laws

Chapter 1.0 - The physical state

1.01 - The states of matter
1.02 - The nature of matter
1.03 - Relative measurement
1.04 - Constant composition
1.05 - Valency and formula

Chapter 1.1 - The microscopic world

1.11 - The mole concept
1.12 - Avogadro's constant (L)
1.13 - Molecules, atoms, ions, formula units

Chapter 1.2 - Formulation

1.21 - Formulae
1.22 - Percentage composition, empirical formula

Chapter 1.3 - Chemical change

1.31 - Mass and moles
1.32 - Reacting masses
1.33 - Chemical reactions
1.34 - Chemical equations
1.35 - Particles and moles in reactions
1.36 - Conservation of mass
1.37 - Practical descriptions

Chapter 1.4 - Gases

1.401 - The gaseous state
1.402 - Standard temperature and pressure
1.403 - Reacting gas volumes
1.404 - Gas molar volume
1.405 - Mass and moles relationships in gases
1.406 - Density
1.407 - Boyle's law
1.408 - Charles' law
1.409 - The equation of state
1.410 - The ideal gas equation
1.411 - Non-ideality
1.412 - Graham's Law of diffusion
1.413 - Dalton's law of partial pressures
1.414 - Limiting reagents in gas reactions

Chapter 1.5 - The aqueous state

1.51 - Concentration and molarity
1.52 - Solution preparation
1.53 - Reactions in solution
1.54 - Titration
1.55 - Back titration
1.56 - Other titrations

Chapter 1.6 - Experimental details

1.61 - Limiting reagent and excess
1.62 - Theoretical and percentage yield
1.63 - Errors and inaccuracies in experimentation
1.64 - Experimental data

Chapter 1.7 - General information

1.71 - Language skills
1.72 - Mathematical requirements
1.73 - Personal skills
1.74 - Glossary of terms

Book 2 - Atomic theory

Chapter 2.1 - Structure of the atom

2.11 - Structure of the atom SL
2.12 - Relative mass and charge SL
2.13 - AZE SL
2.14 - Isotopes SL

Chapter 2.2 - The mass spectrometer

2.21 - The Mass Spectrometer instrument SL
2.22 - MS - Relative mass determination SL
2.23 - Other applications of MS SL

Chapter 2.3 - Electron arrangement

2.31 - The electromagnetic spectrum SL
2.32 - Continuous and line spectra SL
2.33 - The hydrogen spectrum SL
2.34 - Electron arrangement in energy levels SL
2.35 - Evidence for energy levels in atoms HL
2.36 - Atomic orbitals HL
2.37 - The Aufbau principle HL

Book 3 - Periodicity

Chapter 3.1 - The periodic table

3.11 - The structure of the periodic table SL
3.12 - Electronic configuration, valency and formula SL

Chapter 3.2 - Physical properties of the elements

3.21 - Atomic radius SL
3.22 - Ionic radius SL
3.23 - Ionisation energy and electron affinity SL
3.24 - Electronegativity SL
3.25 - Structure and melting point SL
3.26 - Period 3 chlorides and oxides SL

Chapter 3.3 - Chemical properties of the elements

3.31 - Group properties SL
3.32 - The alkali metals SL
3.33 - The halogens SL
3.34 - The period 3 oxides - HL
3.35 - The period 3 chlorides - HL

Chapter 3.4 - The 'd' block elements

3.41 - Characteristic properties of the transition elements HL
3.42 - Complex ions HL
3.43 - Variable oxidation state HL
3.44 - Coloured compounds HL
3.45 - Catalytic behaviour HL

Book 4 - Energetics

Chapter 4.1 - Thermodynamics

4.11 - Heat energy SL
4.12 - Heat capacity SL
4.13 - Changes of state SL
4.14 - Chemical energy SL
4.15 - Law of conservation of energy SL
4.16 - Enthalpy changes SL
4.17 - Experimental data analysis SL

Chapter 4.2 - Standard Enthalpy change

4.21 - The standard enthalpy of combustion SL
4.22 - The standard enthalpy of formation SL
4.23 - Enthalpy of reaction SL
4.24 - Enthalpy of neutralisation SL
4.25 - Enthalpy of solution SL

Chapter 4.3 - Hess' law

4.31 - Manipulation of chemical equations SL
4.32 - Energy cycles and diagrams SL
4.33 - Two and three step process calculations SL

Chapter 4.4 - Bond enthalpies

4.41 - Bond dissociation enthalpy SL
4.42 - Bond enthalpy SL
4.43 - Limitations of bond enthalpies SL

Chapter 4.5 - Ionic systems

4.51 - Lattice enthalpy HL
4.52 - Born Haber cycles HL
4.53 - Limitations of the ionic model HL

Chapter 4.6 - Entropy

4.61 - Disorder and spontaneity HL
4.62 - Gibbs' free energy HL
4.63 - Gibbs' free energy calculations HL
4.64 - Standard free energy changes HL
4.65 - Relationship between G and SEP HL
4.66 - Study questions HL

Book 5 - Kinetics

Chapter 5.1 - Rates of reaction

5.11 - What do we mean by reaction rate? SL
5.12 - Experimental methods - gas collection SL
5.13 - Further experimental methods SL
5.14 - Analysis of data SL

Chapter 5.2 - The rate expression

5.21 - The rate expression HL
5.22 - The rate constant, k HL
5.23 - Half life HL

Chapter 5.3 - Collision theory

5.31 - Particle motion, energy and collisions SL
5.32 - Concentration and pressure SL
5.33 - Surface area SL
5.34 - Reaction mechanisms HL

Chapter 5.4 - Temperature

5.41 - Activation energy SL
5.42 - The Arrhenius equation HL
5.43 - Catalysts SL
5.44 - Factors affecting reaction rate - summary SL

Book 6 - Equilibrium systems

Chapter 6.1 - Physical equilibrium

6.11 - Reversible change SL
6.12 - Phase equilibria SL
6.13 - Changing the condiitons of physical systems HL
6.14 - The enthalpy of vaporisation HL

Chapter 6.2 - Chemical equilibrium

6.21 - Reversible reactions SL

6.22 - The equilibrium law SL
6.23 - The position of equilibrium SL
6.24 - Le Chatelier's principle SL
6.25 - The equilibrium constant SL
6.26 - Catalysts SL
6.27 - Industrial processes SL

Book 7 - Acids and bases

Chapter 7.1 - Properties of acids and bases

7.11 - Acid and base theory SL
7.12 - The properties of acids SL
7.13 - The properties of bases SL

Chapter 7.2 - Theories of acids and bases

7.21 - Brønsted Lowry acids and bases SL >
7.22 - Lewis acids and bases SL

Chapter 7.3 - Measuring acidity

7.31 - The pH scale SL
7.32 - Hydrogen ion concentration SL
7.33 - Measuring pH and the hydrogen ion concentration SL

Chapter 7.4 - Strong and weak acids and bases

7.41 - Properties SL
7.42 - Determination SL

Chapter 7.5 - Acid and base calculations

7.51 - The dissociation of water HL
7.52 - pH and pOH HL
7.53 - Acid and base dissociation constants HL

Chapter 7.6 - Buffer solutions

7.61 - Buffer solutions HL
7.62 - Buffer calculations HL
7.63 - Preparation of buffer solutions HL

Chapter 7.7 - Hydrolysis

7.71 - Salt hydrolysis HL
7.72 - Effect of charge density HL
7.73 - Hydrolysis calculations HL

Chapter 7.8 - Titrations

7.81 - Neutralisation HL
7.82 - Titration curves HL
7.83 - Indicator theory HL
7.84 - Types of indicators HL

Book 8 - Reduction and oxidation

Chapter 8.1 - Oxidation and reduction

8.11 - Oxidation numbers SL
8.12 - Naming compounds SL
8.13 - Oxidation and reduction reactions SL

Chapter 8.2 - Redox equations

8.21 - Half-equations SL
8.22 - Half equations involving hydrogen ions SL

Chapter 8.3 - Reactivity series

8.31 - Relative reactivity SL
8.32 - Reaction feasibility SL

Chapter 8.4 - Making electricity

8.41 - Electrical cells SL
8.42 - Reactions at the electrodes SL

Chapter 8.5 - Electrolytic cells

8.51 - The electrolytic cell SL
8.52 - Electrolysis SL

Chapter 8.6 - Standard electrode potentials

8.61 - Electrode potentials HL
8.62 - The Standard Hydrogen Electrode HL
8.63 - Standard electrode potentials HL
8.64 - Cell potentials HL
8.65 - Spontaneity HL

Chapter 8.7 - Electrolysis - HL

8.71 - Aqueous electrolysis HL
8.72 - Quantitative electrolysis HL
8.73 - Electroplating HL

Book 9 - Organic chemistry

Chapter 9.1 - Structure and formula

9.11 - Organic structure SL
9.12 - Formula representation SL
9.13 - Homologous series SL
9.14 - Naming organic molecules - SL
9.15 - Naming organic molecules - HL
9.16 - Hydrocarbons SL
9.17 - Isomerism SL
9.18 - Geometrical isomerism HL
9.19 - Optical isomerism HL

Chapter 9.2 - Physical properties

9.21 - Volatility SL
9.22 - Solubility SL

Chapter 9.3 - Chemical properties SL

9.31 - Alkanes SL
9.32 - Alkenes SL
9.33 - Alcohols SL
9.34 - Haloalkanes SL

Chapter 9.4 - Chemical properties HL

9.41 - Haloalkanes HL
9.42 - Carboxylic acids HL
9.43 - Condensation reactions - esters HL
9.44 - Condensation reactions - amides HL
9.45 - Condensation polymers HL

Chapter 9.5 - Organic synthesis

9.51 - Basic principles of synthesis SL
9.52 - Synthetic pathways - SL
9.53 - Synthetic pathways - HL

Book 10 - Data processing

Chapter 10.1 - Uncertainty and error in measurement

10.1 - Uncertainty and errors
10.2 - Precision and accuracy
10.3 - Random uncertainties
10.4 - Use of uncertainty symbols
10.5 - Significant figures

Chapter 11.1 - Uncertainties in calculated results

9.21 - Percentage and absolute uncertainty
9.22 - Propagation of uncertainty

Chapter 12.1 - Graphs

9.31 - Graphing and interpreting data
9.32 - Scales, axes and points
9.33 - Lines of best fit
9.34 - Gradient and intercept


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About the authors

Charles Collingwood (BSc, MSc) is a professional chemistry specialist with over 25 years experience of teaching at IB and A level, and developing resources for pre-university students.

David Potter (BSc, MSc) is a professional chemist and computer software designer.

 
 

 
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