States of matter and kinetic theory

Changes of state

Diffusion and gas behaviour

Density and properties of matter

Physical and chemical changes

Subatomic particles and the nuclear atom

Atomic number, mass number and isotopes

Electron arrangement

Ions

Organisation of the periodic table

Group 1: the alkali metals

Group 2: the alkaline earth metals

Group 7: the halogens

Group 0: the noble gases

Transition metals

Periodic trends

Elements, compounds and mixtures

Types of mixture

Separation techniques

Chromatography and purity

Ionic bonding

Properties of ionic compounds

Covalent bonding

Simple molecular and giant covalent structures

Metallic bonding and alloys

Chemical formulae and naming compounds

Writing and balancing equations

Relative formula mass and the mole

Reacting masses and percentage composition

Types of chemical reaction

Ionic equations and tests for ions and gases

Concentration and gas volumes

Measuring rates of reaction

Factors affecting rate

Collision theory and activation energy

Reversible reactions and equilibrium

Exothermic and endothermic reactions and calorimetry

Energy level diagrams and bond energy

Oxidation and reduction

Metal reactivity and displacement

Extraction of metals and corrosion

Electrolysis

Electrochemical cells

Acids, alkalis and indicators

The pH scale

Neutralisation and making salts

Acids, bases and the environment

Composition of the atmosphere

Combustion and fuels

Air pollution

Greenhouse effect and climate change

Hydrocarbons and alkanes

Alkenes

Alcohols

Carboxylic acids

Esters

Naming organic compounds with IUPAC rules

Polymers and cracking

Radioactivity and half-life

Industrial processes

Energy resources and sustainability