Energetics, Group Chemistry, Halogenoalkanes and Alcohols
Builds on Unit 1 with energy changes, intermolecular forces, the chemistry of Groups 1, 2 and 7, an introduction to kinetics and equilibria, and the organic chemistry of halogenoalkanes and alcohols.
Topic 6: Energetics
Enthalpy changes, calorimetry, Hess's Law cycles, bond enthalpies and mean bond enthalpy calculations.
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Topic 7: Intermolecular Forces
London forces, permanent dipole–dipole, hydrogen bonding; trends in physical properties; solubility.
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Topic 8: Redox Chemistry and Groups 1, 2 and 7
Oxidation numbers and redox; reactions and trends of Group 1, 2 and 7 elements and their compounds; halide tests.
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Topic 9: Introduction to Kinetics and Equilibria
Collision theory, activation energy, Maxwell–Boltzmann; dynamic equilibrium, Le Chatelier and industrial processes.
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Topic 10: Organic Chemistry: Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols and Spectra
Halogenoalkane substitution and elimination, alcohols and their reactions, plus mass spectra and infrared spectroscopy.
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