WJEC GCE Advanced Subsidiary Chemistry

Module CH1 (WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

Topic 1 Atomic Structure (module CH1 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. GCSE Atomic Structure Notes including mass spectrometry of elements - the structure of atoms, isotopes, nuclear structure notation

2. GCSE multiple choice quiz on  Atomic structure, isotopes & 'simple' electronic structure of atoms

3. Periodic Table Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Notes Part 2 "Electronic Structure and Ionisation Energies" - Electron arrangements - electron configurations and the Periodic Table - s, p, d and f blocks/orbitals - ionization energy patterns

4. Radioactivity and Nuclear Power - The structure of atoms linked to the properties and uses of alpha, beta and gamma radiation, radioisotope dating, half-life etc.

Topic 2 The Mole and Stoichiometry (module CH1 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. GCSE Atomic Structure Notes including mass spectrometry of elements - the structure of atoms, isotopes, nuclear structure notation, 'simple' electronic structure and the Periodic Table and mass spectrometry for isotope analysis and calculation of relative atomic mass (A_r)

2. section 7. introducing moles

3. section 8. Using moles to deduce empirical/molecular formula of a compound/molecule

4. section 9. moles and molar gas volume

5. section 10. Reacting gas volume ratios

6. section 11. making up solutions, concentration & molarity

7.  States of Matter Part II More advanced topics on the Ideal Gas Laws, p-V-T and PV=nRT calculations

Topic 3 Structure and Bonding (module CH1 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. Introduction to BONDING

2. Revision notes on the basics of Ionic BONDING

3. Revision notes on the basics of Covalent BONDING and small molecules

4. organic molecule examples - bond polarity, boiling point and intermolecular forces

5. Revision notes on shapes and bond angles of simple molecules (VSEPR), ions, transition metal complexes and a section on shape and bond angles in organic molecules

Topic 4 Gases, Liquids and Solids (module CH1 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. States of Matter: gas-liquid-solid revision notes

2.  States of Matter Part II More advanced topics on the Ideal Gas Laws, p-V-T and PV=nRT calculations, kinetic particle model-theory and ideal and non-ideal real gas behaviour (compressibility factors and Van der Waals equation)

3.   Equilibria Part 8 vapour pressure, bond polarity in organic molecules, boiling point and intermolecular forces

4. Revision notes on the basics of Covalent BONDING and small molecules

5. Revision notes on the basics of Covalent BONDING and giant structures

6. Revision notes on the basics of Metallic BONDING

Topic 5 The Periodic Table (module CH1 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

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

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

3. Periodic Table Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Notes Part 2 "Electronic Structure and Ionisation Energies" - Electron arrangements - electron configurations and the Periodic Table - s, p, d and f blocks - ionization energy patterns

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

5. Periodic Table Advanced Inorganic Chemistry Notes Part 7 Group 1 Alkali Metals and Group 2 Alkaline Earth Metals - detailed revision notes

6. Groups 1-2 data-group trend graphs

7. Multiple choice Quiz on Group 1 Alkali Metals and Group 2 Alkaline Earth Metals (easy start!)

8. Group 7 The Halogens Notes - data, physical properties and chemistry of elements chlorine, bromine, iodine and their compounds, electrolysis of aqueous sodium chloride/brine and the uses of the products - chlorine, hydrogen and sodium hydroxide. Alphabetical keyword-phrase list at top of page.

9. Summary notes of Inorganic Chemical tests for gases, ions - anions or cations (use alphabetical index at top of page)

10. Water and Extra GCSE Aqueous Chemistry Notes - including hard and soft water Use sub-index at top of page.

WJEC GCE Advanced Subsidiary Chemistry

Module CH2 (WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

Topic 6 Principles of Energetics (module CH2 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. Basic notes of exothermic and endothermic reactions and calculation of enthalpy changes from 'simple' calorimetry experiments and resulting data

2. GCSE Multiple choice quiz on Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions

3. Enthalpy and Bond Energy Calculation Questions  (answers)

Topic 7 Organic Compounds: Nomenclature; Reaction Types and Functional Groups (module CH2 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

9. Revision notes on the structure & naming (nomenclature) of ALKANES (and cycloalkanes) notes, including nomenclature of isomers

10. Revision notes on the structure & naming (nomenclature) of ALKANES (and cycloalkanes) notes, including nomenclature of isomers

11. Revision notes on the structure and naming of HALOGENOALKANES (haloalkanes notes parts 1-3), including nomenclature of many isomers

12. Revision notes on the structure and naming (nomenclature) of aliphatic ALCOHOLS, ETHERS, epoxy-alkanes (parts 1-2), including isomers

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

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

15. Organic synthesis redox reactions - including oxidation of alcohols

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

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

18.  Mechanism of the free radical chlorination/bromination of alkanes

19.  Mechanism: Halogenoalkanes (haloalkanes, alkyl halides) Elimination of hydrogen bromide

20.  Mechanism: Halogenoalkanes (haloalkanes/alkyl halides) Nucleophilic substitution by water/hydroxide ion, hydrolysis to alcohol

Topic 8 Hydrocarbons and Petroleum (module CH2 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. GCSE notes on Oil and useful products - The hydrocarbons from oil and their uses e.g. fuels, polymers/plastics, fossil fuels and environmental problems etc. See also Alternative and Fossil Fuel Survey and Global warming discussion page.

2. Extra GCSE Organic Chemistry Notes - Alkane & alkene homologous series 'families', alcohols like ethanol, other organic molecule families e.g. carboxylic acids, esters, polymers, hydrogenation of fats  Use sub-index and keyword list at top of page.

3. Revision notes on the structure & naming (nomenclature) of ALKANES (and cycloalkanes) notes, including nomenclature of isomers

4. Multiple choice Quiz on the structure and naming (nomenclature) of alkanes

5. Type in name Quiz on the structure & naming of ALKANES (and nomenclature of cycloalkanes)

6. General Test on "Development of Fuels"

7. Quiz on the Petrochemical Industry

8. Matching pair Quiz on hydrocarbon structure (Drag and drop/printout version)

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

10.  Mechanism of the free radical chlorination/bromination of alkanes

11.  Mechanism of the free radical thermal cracking of alkanes

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

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

14.  Mechanism of electrophilic addition of water to alkenes [acid catalyst]

15. Catalytic hydrogenation

Topic 9 Principles of Chemical and Acid-Base Equilibria (module CH2 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1.  Starter GCSE Notes-reversible reactions-equilibrium

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

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

4. Equilibria Part 3 equilibrium and industrial processes

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

6. section 11. making up solutions, concentration & molarity

7. section 12. acid-alkali titration calculations - apparatus/analysis

8. Structured Question worksheet on Acid-Base volumetric titration calculations (answers)

Topic 10 Chemical Kinetics (module CH2 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1. Notes for the basics of rates of reactions

2. KINETICS - advanced rates of reactions revision notes: temperature effect and activation energy, homogeneous catalysts & heterogeneous catalyst

Topic 11 Industrial and Environmental aspects (module CH2 WJEC GCE AS chemistry)

1.  Starter GCSE Notes-reversible reactions-equilibrium, ammonia synthesis

2. Equilibria Part 3 equilibrium and industrial processes

3. Extra GCSE Industrial Chemistry Notes -including Contact Process for manufacture of sulphuric acid, use of enzymes and section on chemical economics. Use sub-index and keyword list at top of page.

4. Extra GCSE Organic Chemistry Notes -  polymerisation, CFC's, Ozone layer and free radicals.  Use sub-index and keyword list at top of page.

5. The Mining of Minerals and the Extraction of Metals - includes a section on environmental and economic issues.

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