Chemistry Practice Topics

Topic 1. States of Matter

• Solids, Liquids & Gases

Topic 2. Atoms, Elements & Compounds

• Atomic Structure & the Periodic Table
• Ions & Ionic Bonds
• Simple Molecules & Covalent Bonds
• Giant Structures

Topic 3. Stoichiometry

• Formulae & Relative Masses
• The Mole & the Avogadro Constant

Topic 4. Electrochemistry

• Electrolysis
• Applications of Electrolysis

Topic 5. Chemical Energetics

• Exothermic & Endothermic Reactions

Topic 6. Chemical Reactions

• Chemical Change & Rate of Reaction
• Reversible Reactions & Equilibrium
• Redox

Topic 7. Acids, Bases & Salts

• The Characteristic Properties of Acids & Bases
• Preparation of Salts

Topic 8. The Periodic Table

• The Periodic Table & Trends
• Group Properties & Trends

Topic 9. Metals

• Properties, Uses & Alloys of Metals
• Reactivity Series & Corrosion of Metals
• Extraction of Metals

Topic 10. Chemistry of the Environment

• Water & Water Pollution
• Air Quality & Climate

Topic 11. Organic Chemistry

• Formulae, Functional Groups & Terminology
• Organic Families
• Polymers

Topic 12. Experimental Techniques & Chemical Analysis

• Experimental Techniques
• Separation & Purification
• Identification of Ions & Gases