Contents

1. Principles of Chemistry
a. States of matter
b. Elements, compounds and mixtures
c. Atomic structure
d. The periodic table
e. Chemical formulae, equations and calculations
f. Ionic bonding
g. Covalent bonding

2. Inorganic Chemistry
a. Group 1 (alkali metals)
b. Group 7 (halogens)
c. Gases in the atmosphere
d. Reactivity series
e. Acids, alkalis and titrations
f. Acids, bases and salt preparations
g. Chemical tests

3. Physical Chemistry
a. Energetics
b. Rates of reaction
c. Reversible reactions and equilibria

4. Organic Chemistry
a. Introduction
b. Crude oil
c. Alkanes
d. Alkenes
e. Synthetic polymers

Practical skills assessed in a written examination