Support for DP assessment, developed in cooperation with the IB

IB Prepared resources are developed directly with the IB to provide the most up-to-date, authentic and authoritative guidance on DP assessment. IB Prepared: Chemistry 2023 edition combines a concise review of course content with strategic guidance, past paper material and exam-style practice opportunities, allowing learners to consolidate the knowledge and skills that are essential to success.

Features

• Consolidate essential knowledge and facilitate more effective exam preparation via concise summaries of course content and revision materials, matched to the 2023 subject guide
• Ensure that learners understand assessment requirements with clear explanations of each component, past paper material and model answers
• Maximise assessment potential with strategic tips, highlighted common errors and annotated sample answers
• Build students' confidence using exam-style questions and practice papers, with accompanying answers and worked solutions
• IB Prepared: Chemistry 2023 edition is available in print and online
• This book is accompanied by a digital version, which you can access on our digital learning platform Kerboodle via the unique access code enclosed in your print book
• Use your digital book across devices and enhance revision with a range of online annotation tools
• Please note: Once the access code is redeemed, the resource cannot be returned for credit or refund, access cannot be transferred to a new user and the licence period cannot be extended

Please note this title is suitable for any student studying:

• Exam Board: International Baccalaureate
• Level and subject: Diploma Programme Chemistry

Suitable for: IB Diploma Chemistry students, aged 16-18

Contents
Introduction
Structure 1 — Models of the particulate nature of matter
1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter
1.2 The nuclear atom
1.3 Electron configurations
1.4 The mole concept
1.5 Ideal gases
Structure 2 — Models of bonding and structure
2.1 The ionic model
2.2 The covalent model
2.3 The metallic model
2.4 From models to materials
Structure 3 — Classification of matter
3.1 The periodic table: Classification of elements
3.2 Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds
Reactivity 1 — What drives chemical reactions?
1.1 Measuring enthalpy changes
1.2 Energy cycles in reactions
1.3 Energy from fuels
1.4 Entropy and spontaneity
Reactivity 2 — How much, how fast and how far?
2.1 How much? The amount of chemical change
2.2 How fast? The rate of chemical change
2.3 How far? The extent of chemical change
Reactivity 3 — What are the mechanisms of chemical change?
3.1 Proton transfer reactions
3.2 Electron transfer reactions
3.3 Electron sharing reactions
3.4 Electron-pair sharing reactions
Tool 1 — Experimental techniques
1.1 Addressing safety of self, others and the environment
1.2 Measuring variables
1.3 Applying techniques
Tool 2 — Technology
2.1 Applying technology to collect data
2.2 Applying technology to process data
Tool 3 — Mathematics
3.1 Applying general mathematics
3.2 Using units, symbols and numerical values
3.3 Processing uncertainties
3.4 Graphing
Internal Assessment (IA)
Practice Exam Papers
Index

Author Sergey Bylikin

Reactivity 1 — What drives chemical reactions?
1.1 Measuring enthalpy changes