The IB syllabus (first examination 2016)
The new syllabus for first examinations 2016 contains several changes with respect to the previous (2009) version.
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The syllabus
- Stoichiometric relationships
- 1.1 - Introduction to the particulate nature of matter
- 1.2 - The mole concept
- 1.3 - Reacting masses and volumes
- Atomic theory
- Periodicity
- 3.1 - Periodic table
- 3.2 - Periodic trends
- 13.1 - First-row d-block elements
- 13.2 - Coloured complexes
- Chemical bonding and structure
- 4.1 - Ionic bonding and structure
- 4.2 - Covalent bonding
- 4.3 - Covalent structures
- 4.4 - Intermolecular forces
- 4.5 - Metallic bonding
- 14.1 - Electron domain and molecular geometry
- 14.2 - Hybridization
- Energetics/ Thermodynamics
- 5.1 - Measuring energy changes
- 5.2 - Hesss Law
- 5.3 - Bond enthalpies
- 15.1 - Energy cycles
- 15.2 - Entropy and spontaneity
- Chemical kinetics
- 6.1 - Collision theory and rates of reaction
- 16.1 - Rate expression and reaction mechanism
- 16.2 - Activation energy
- Equilibrium
- Acids and bases
- 8.1 - Theories of acids and bases
- 8.2 - Properties of acids and bases
- 8.3 - The pH scale
- 8.4 - Strong and weak acids and bases
- 8.5 - Acid deposition
- 18.1 - Lewis acids and bases
- 18.2 - Calculations involving acids and bases
- 18.3 - pH curves
- Redox processes
- Organic chemistry
- 10.1 - Fundamentals of organic chemistry
- 10.2 - Functional group chemistry
- 20.1 - Types of organic reactions
- 20.2 - Synthetic routes
- 20.3 - Stereoisomerism
- Measurement and data processing
An explanation of the new syllabus format can be read here
Options 2016
One option is studied from the choice of four below:
No options will be expected for students studying for the 2022 exam session.
- A.1 Materials science introduction
- A.2 Metals and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy
- A.3 Catalysts
- A.4 Liquid crystals
- A.5 Polymers
- A.6 Nanotechnology
- A.7 Environmental impact-plastics
Additional higher level topics (10 hours)
- A.8 Superconducting metals and X-ray crystallography
- A.9 Condensation polymers
- A.10 Environmental impact-heavy metals
- B.1 Introduction to biochemistry
- B.2 Proteins and enzymes
- B.3 Lipids
- B.4 Carbohydrates
- B.5 Vitamins
- B.6 Biochemistry and the environment
Additional higher level topics
- B.7 Proteins and enzymes
- B.8 Nucleic acids
- B.9 Biological pigments
- B.10 Stereochemistry in biomolecules
- C.1 Energy sources
- C.2 Fossil fuels
- C.3 Nuclear fusion and fission
- C.4 Solar energy
- C.5 Environmental impact-global warming
Additional higher level topics
- C.6 Electrochemistry, rechargeable batteries and fuel cells
- C.7 Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission
- C.8 Photovoltaic and dye-sensitized solar cells
Option D - Medicinal chemistry
- D.1 Pharmaceutical products and drug action
- D.2 Aspirin and penicillin
- D.3 Opiates
- D.4 pH regulation of the stomach
- D.5 Anti-viral medications
- D.6 Environmental impact of some medications
Additional higher level topics
- D.7 Taxol-a chiral auxiliary case study
- D.8 Nuclear medicine
- D.9 Drug detection and analysis
Practical work
Practical Internal Assessment 2016
Internally assessed and externally moderated
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