Atomic structure, gases, energetics, equilibrium.
Atomic Structure
HIGH
Electrons, protons, neutrons, isotopes.
Objectives:
Candidates should be able to describe atomic structure and electron configuration.
Chemical Bonding
HIGH
Ionic, covalent, metallic, and intermolecular forces.
Objectives:
Candidates should be able to explain types of bonds.
Gas Laws
HIGH
Boyle's, Charles', Avogadro's, Ideal Gas Law.
Objectives:
Candidates should be able to solve problems on gas laws.
Acids, Bases and Salts
HIGH
pH, buffers, neutralisation.
Objectives:
Candidates should be able to calculate pH and identify acids/bases.
Chemical Equilibrium
HIGH
Le Chatelier's principle.
Objectives:
Candidates should be able to apply equilibrium principles.
Electrochemistry
MEDIUM
Electrolysis and Faraday's laws.
Objectives:
Candidates should be able to solve electrolysis problems.