Edexcel International A Level Chemistry YCH11 specification checklist
Edexcel International A Level Chemistry YCH11 specification checklist
0 of 93 subtopics ticked as confident
1Formulae, Equations and Amount of Substance
0 of 5 confidentAtoms, ions, formulae and relative masses
- 1.5–6
The mole, concentration and empirical formulae
- 1.7
Balanced equations and reacting masses
- 1.8
Gas volumes and the ideal gas equation
- 1.9
Percentage yield and atom economy
2Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
0 of 5 confident- 2.1–5
Atomic structure and isotopes
- 2.6–7
Mass spectrometry
- 2.8–11
Ionisation energies and electron shells
- 2.12–15
Orbitals and electronic configuration
- 2.16–18
Periodic Table blocks and periodic trends
3Bonding and Structure
0 of 7 confident- 3.1–7
Ionic bonding and ionic lattices
- 3.8–9
Polarisation of ions
- 3.10–11
Covalent bonding and dative bonds
- 3.12
Giant covalent structures of carbon
- 3.13–15
Electronegativity and bond polarity
- 3C
Shapes of molecules and ions
- 3D
Metallic bonding
4Introductory Organic Chemistry and Alkanes
0 of 5 confident- 4.1–5
Hazard, risk and organic nomenclature
- 4.6–8
Types of organic reaction and bond fission
- 4.9–11
Alkanes and structural isomerism
- 4.12–16
Crude oil, fuels and pollutants
- 4.17–18
Reactions of alkanes and free radical substitution
5Alkenes
0 of 4 confident- 5.1–3
Alkenes and geometric isomerism
- 5.4–5
Addition reactions of alkenes
- 5.6
Electrophilic addition mechanisms
- 5.7–8
Addition polymers and polymer disposal
6Energetics
0 of 4 confident- 6.1–4
Enthalpy changes and enthalpy level diagrams
- 6.5
Calorimetry
- 6.6–7
Hess's law and enthalpy cycles
- 6.9–11
Bond enthalpies
7Intermolecular Forces
0 of 4 confident- 7.1
Types of intermolecular force
- 7.2–4
Hydrogen bonding and properties of water
- 7.5
Intermolecular forces and physical properties
- 7.6
Solvents and solubility
8Redox Chemistry and Groups 1, 2 and 7
0 of 7 confident- 8A
Oxidation numbers and redox
- 8.11–15
Group 1 and 2 trends and reactions
- 8.16–17
Thermal stability and flame colours
- 8.19
Tests for anions and ammonium ions
- 8.20–23
Acid-base titrations
- 8.24–26
Group 7 trends and halogen reactions
- 8.27–28
Halide reactions and predicting halogen chemistry
9Introduction to Kinetics and Equilibria
0 of 3 confident- 9.1–3
Collision theory and rates of reaction
- 9.4–8
Maxwell-Boltzmann distribution and catalysts
- 9B
Dynamic equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle
10Organic Chemistry: Halogenoalkanes, Alcohols and Spectra
0 of 6 confident- 10A
Reaction types, mechanisms, nucleophiles and electrophiles
- 10.6–9
Halogenoalkanes and nucleophilic substitution
- 10.10–14
Reactivity of halogenoalkanes
- 10.15–17
Alcohols and their reactions
- 10.18–20
Oxidation of alcohols and preparative techniques
- 10D
Mass spectra and infrared spectroscopy
11Kinetics
0 of 4 confident- 11.2–4
Half-life and experimental techniques
- 11.5
Rate equations and orders of reaction
- 11.6–9
Rate-determining step and reaction mechanisms
- 11.10–11
Activation energy and catalysis
12Entropy and Energetics
0 of 4 confident- 12.1–5
Entropy and spontaneous change
- 12.6–11
Total entropy change and feasibility
- 12.12–15
Lattice energy and Born-Haber cycles
- 12.16–19
Enthalpy of solution, hydration and solubility
13Chemical Equilibria
0 of 2 confident- 13.1–3
Equilibrium constants Kc and Kp
- 13.4–9
Factors affecting equilibrium and K
14Acid-base Equilibria
0 of 4 confident- 14.1–7
Bronsted-Lowry acids and bases and pH
- 14.8–14
Weak acids, Ka, Kw and strong bases
- 14.15–16
Titration curves and indicators
- 14.17–22
Buffer solutions
15Organic Chemistry: Carbonyls, Carboxylic Acids and Chirality
0 of 6 confident- 15A
Chirality and optical isomerism
- 15B
Aldehydes and ketones
- 15C
Carboxylic acids
- 15D
Acyl chlorides, esters and polyesters
- 15.18–20
NMR spectroscopy
High-resolution mass spectrometry and chromatography
16Redox Equilibria
0 of 5 confident- 16.1–6
Standard electrode potentials and the hydrogen electrode
- 16.7–9
Electrochemical cells and cell potentials
- 16.10–14
Feasibility of redox reactions
- 16.15–17
Redox titrations
- 16.18–19
Fuel cells
17Transition Metals and their Chemistry
0 of 7 confident- 17.1–3
Transition metals, configurations and oxidation states
- 17.7–11
Colour in transition metal complexes
- 17.12–17
Complex ions, ligands and shapes
- 17.18–21
Vanadium and chromium redox chemistry
- 17.22–23
Reactions of metal ions with sodium hydroxide and ammonia
- 17.24–25
Ligand exchange and the chelate effect
- 17.26–33
Transition metals as catalysts
18Organic Chemistry: Arenes
0 of 3 confident- 18.1–3
Structure and stability of benzene
- 18.4–5
Electrophilic substitution of benzene
- 18.6
Phenol and bromine water
19Organic Nitrogen Compounds: Amines, Amides, Amino Acids and Proteins
0 of 4 confident- 19.1–3
Amines: properties and reactions
- 19.4–6
Preparing amines and diazonium dyes
- 19.7–10
Amides, polyamides and addition polymers
- 19.11
Amino acids and proteins
20Organic Synthesis
0 of 4 confident- 20.1
Determining structures from analytical data
- 20.2
Grignard reagents and carbon chain extension
- 20.3
Synthetic routes and problem solving
- 20.4–5
Preparation and purification of organic compounds