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Unit 4 Periodicity, quantitative equilibria and functional group chemistry (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Topic 4.1 Energetics II (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

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Topic 4.2 The Periodic Table II (Period 3 and Period 4) (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

a Variation of properties across a period (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Data-periodicity graphs for elements Z = 1 to 20 Period 1, Period 2, Period 3 and start of Period 4

b Variation of properties down a group (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Periodic Table Notes Part 11: Compiled tables of data on Groups 1-7,0 and 3d-block-Transition Metals

Topic 4.3 Chemical Equilibria II (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Advanced Chemistry Equilibria Part 1. Dynamic molecular equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle

2. Equilibria Part 2 K_c and K_p equilibrium expressions and calculations

3. Equilibria Part 3 equilibrium and industrial processes

Topic 4.4 Acid-base equilibria (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Equilibria Part 5 pH, weak-strong acid-base theory and K_a, k_b and K_w equilibrium calculations

2. Equilibria Part 6 Salt hydrolysis, Acid-base titrations-indicators, pH curves and buffers

3. Structured Question worksheet including Acid-Base volumetric titration calculations (answers)

Topic 4.5 Organic chemistry II (acids, esters, carbonyl compounds, acid chlorides, nitrogen compounds and further halogeno-compounds) (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Topic 4.5 a Further ideas in organic chemistry (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Revision notes on the Structure and Naming of Aldehydes and Ketones, including nomenclature of isomers

2. Multiple choice on the structure and naming (nomenclature) of Aldehydes and Ketones

3. Type in name Quiz on the nomenclature of Aldehydes and Ketones

4. Revision notes on the structure and naming of CARBOXYLIC ACIDS and DERIVATIVES, including nomenclature of isomers

5. Multiple choice Quiz on the Structure and naming of CARBOXYLIC ACIDS & DERIVATIVES

6. Type in name Quiz on the nomenclature of CARBOXYLIC ACIDS & DERIVATIVES

7. Matching pair Quiz on aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acid and ester structure (drag and drop/printout version)

8. Combined matching pair Exercises on organic molecular structure

9. Revision notes on the Structure, Classification and Naming of Organic Nitrogen Compounds, including nomenclature of isomers

10. Multiple choice quiz on the Classification, Structure and Naming (nomenclature) of Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

11. Type in name Quiz on the nomenclature of Organic Compounds containing Nitrogen

12.  MECHANISM Introduction and terms used in organic chemistry (on the mechanism pages the basic reaction equations and conditions are quoted which may act as a suitable reference)

13.  Organic Chemistry ISOMERISM general definition (use sub-index at top of page)

14.  Organic Chemistry (1) STRUCTURAL ISOMERISM general definition (use sub-index at top of page)

15.  Organic Chemistry (1a) Chain isomerism (use sub-index at top of page)

16.  Organic Chemistry (1b) Positional isomerism (use sub-index at top of page)

17.  Organic Chemistry (1c) Functional group isomerism (use sub-index at top of page)

18.  Organic Chemistry (2) STEREOISOMERISM general definition (use sub-index at top of page)

19.  Organic Chemistry (2a) Geometrical Isomerism (use sub-index at top of page)

20.  Organic Chemistry (2b) Optical Isomerism (use sub-index at top of page) Spotting optical isomers Q

Topic 4.5 b Further reactions of organic compounds (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1.  MECHANISM Introduction and terms used in organic chemistry (on the mechanism pages the basic reaction equations and conditions are quoted which may act as a suitable reference)

2. A summary of homologous series, functional group names and structure in Organic Chemistry

3. General test on type of Organic Molecule Recognition based on examples of structure and recognition of functional groups, including isomers, so the quiz is mainly on recognition of types of molecules and their structural features and classification

4. Tests for organic functional groups notes (use alphabetical index)

Unit 5 Transition metals, quantitative kinetics and applied organic chemistry (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Topic 5.1 Redox equilibria (application) (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Revision notes on Inorganic redox reactions - Part 1 electronegativity, explaining oxidation and reduction reactions and oxidation state/oxidation number

2. Revision notes on Inorganic redox reactions - Part 2 analysing and constructing full redox equations from half-cell reactions

3. redox titration calculation questions (all with worked out answers)

4. Equilibrium Part 7 Redox equilibria, half-cell electrode potentials, electrolysis and electrochemical series

Topic 5.2 Transition metal chemistry (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Periodic Table Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Notes Part 10a "3d block Transition Metals Series Introduction and Elements Sc to Mn on Period 4 - detailed revision notes

2. Part 10b 3d-block Transition Metals Fe to Zn - detailed revision notes

3. Part 10c Appendices on Transition Metals: Acidity of hexa-aqua ions * Complexes & ligands - the basics * The shapes of complexes and isomerism *  Electron configuration and colour theory * Redox equations, feasibility, calculating Eøreaction * Catalysis - homogeneous and heterogeneous examples and theory * Balancing redox equations * Stability Constants of complex ions * Colorimetry - quantitative analysis and determining the formula of a complex ion * Preparation of complexes

4. Part 10d Extra 3d block Transition Metals data table, examples of oxidation states in compounds and complexes - complex ions, electrode potential chart, and Hydroxide precipitate pictures

Topic 5.3 Organic chemistry III (reaction mechanisms and aromatic compounds) (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Topic 5.3 a Structure of benzene and reactions of aromatic compounds (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Notes on the Structure and Naming of Aromatic Compounds, including nomenclature of isomers

2. Type in name Quiz on the nomenclature of Aromatic Compounds

3.  MECHANISMS AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - introduction to arene electrophilic substitution mechanisms

4.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene introduction to electrophilic substitution and nitration

5.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene electrophilic substitution chlorination (similar for bromine, just swap Cl with Br)

6.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene electrophilic substitution alkylation [Friedel-Crafts reaction]

7.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene electrophilic substitution acylation [Friedel-Crafts reaction]

8. Revision notes on Oxidation and reduction synthesis reactions etc. (sub-indexes of sections)

Topic 5.3 b Reaction mechanisms (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1.  MECHANISM Introduction and terms used in organic chemistry (on the mechanism pages the basic reaction equations and conditions are quoted which may act as a suitable reference)

2.  Mechanism of electrophilic addition of hydrogen bromide to alkenes [HBr_{(conc. aq)} and HBr_{(g/non-polar solvent)}]

3.  Mechanism of electrophilic addition of bromine to alkenes with pure bromine or in non-polar solvent (non-aqueous Br_2(l/solvent))

4.  Mechanism of electrophilic addition of bromine to alkenes using bromine water [aqueous Br_2(aq)]

5.  Mechanism of free radical polymerisation of alkenes to form a polymer

6.  Mechanism: Halogenoalkanes (haloalkanes/alkyl halides) Nucleophilic substitution by water/hydroxide ion [S_N1 or S_N2, hydrolysis to alcohol]

7.  Mechanism: Halogenoalkanes (haloalkanes, alkyl halides) Nucleophilic substitution by cyanide ion [S_N1 or S_N2]

8.  Mechanism: Carbonyl compounds - aldehydes/ketones nucleophilic addition of hydrogen cyanide

9.  Mechanism: Acid chlorides/acyl chlorides - nucleophilic addition-elimination reactions - amide formation with ammonia or primary amines

10.  MECHANISMS Part IV AROMATIC HYDROCARBONS - introduction to arene electrophilic substitution mechanisms

11.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene introduction to electrophilic substitution and nitration

12.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene electrophilic substitution chlorination (similar for bromine, just swap Cl with Br)

13.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene electrophilic substitution alkylation [Friedel-Crafts reaction]

14.  Mechanism: Aromatic hydrocarbons - arene electrophilic substitution acylation [Friedel-Crafts reaction]

Topic 5.4 Chemical kinetics II (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. KINETICS - advanced rates of reactions revision notes: temperature effect, homogeneous catalysts & heterogeneous catalyst, Obtaining data, rate expressions and orders of reaction, deducing orders of reaction

2. KINETICS - advanced rates of reactions revision notes: Selected case studies of kinetics and rate expressions and calculations, deriving the activation energy E_a from kinetics-rates data and Kinetic versus thermodynamic stability

Topic 5.5 Organic chemistry IV (analysis, synthesis and applications) (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Topic 5.5 a Organic analysis (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. A summary of homologous series, functional group names and structure in Organic Chemistry

2. General test on type of Organic Molecule Recognition based on examples of structure and recognition of functional groups, including isomers, so the quiz is mainly on recognition of types of molecules and their structural features and classification

3. Tests for organic functional groups notes (use alphabetical index)

Topic 5.5 b Organic synthesis (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

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c Applied organic chemistry (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

1. Extra Organic Chemistry Notes - Alkane & alkene homologous series 'families', alcohols like ethanol, other organic molecule families e.g. carboxylic acids, esters, polymers, Natural molecules - carbohydrates, sugars, amino acids, proteins and cooking, natural fats & oils, soaps, Vitamin C, Drugs-analgesics, Food Additives and CFC's, Ozone layer and free radicals.  Use sub-index and keyword list at top of page.

Unit 6 Laboratory Chemistry II (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Need to refer to Unit 3, Unit 4 and Unit 5 (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

Topic 6.1A: Assessment of experimental skills II (GCE A2 Edexcel Chemistry)

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