IB Chemistry Videos
Start your learning journey with our IB Chemistry videos. Each video is designed to build your understanding ahead of reading our notes for IB Chemistry.
Topic 1 - Models of Particulate Matter
Master IB Chemistry Topic 1: Models of Particulate Matter. Build a strong foundation in stoichiometry and atomic theory. Explore comprehensive notes on the properties of particulate matter, atomic structure, electron configurations, and mass spectrometry. Grasp quantitative chemistry concepts including moles, Avogadro's constant, and the ideal gas laws for SL and HL.
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S1.1: Particulate matter
Explore the properties of elements, compounds, and mixtures and understand how these are presented in different states of matter.
S1.2: The atom
Discover the heart of matter. Study the nuclear model, understanding protons, neutrons and electrons in elements.
S1.2: Further atoms (HL)
Solve the mystery of relative atomic mass. Learn about mass spectra and how to use them in isotopic calculations.
S1.3: Electron configurations
Unleash the colors of atoms. Grasp energy levels, orbitals, and atomic spectra, revealing the quantized nature of energy in atoms.
S1.3: Further electron configurations (HL)
Decode electron dance. Study ionization energy and how sub-orbitals contribute to periodic trends.
S1.4: Moles
Grasp the foundational unit of amounts. Understand Avogadro’s constant, essential for quantitative chemistry.
S1.5: Ideal gases
Unveil the microscopic world of gases. Explore pressure and the ideal gas laws to understand how the properties and behavior of gases.
Topic 2 - Models of Bonding & Structure
Excel in IB Chemistry Topic 2: Models of Bonding & Structure. Dive into the chemical interactions of matter with comprehensive guides on ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding. Explore advanced HL topics to boost your exam readiness, including resonance, hybridisation, transition metals, coloured complexes, the bonding continuum, and condensation polymers.
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S2.1: Ionic bonds & structure
Grasp the charge of attraction. Study ionic bonds and structure in different conditions and understand the formation of ions.
S2.2: Covalent bonding & forces
Unveil the dance of sharing. Explore covalent bonds and molecular structure, the concept of polarity, and intermolecular forces.
S2.2: Further covalent bonding (HL)
Dive further into covalent bonds. Master the advanced topics of resonance, delocalisation, hybridisation, and formal charge.
S2.3: Metallic bonds
Unleash the sea of electrons. Study metallic bonds and how this result in the unique properties of metals, including alloys.
S2.3: Further metallic bonding (HL)
Uncover the world of transition metals. Learn how their d-orbitals cause their oxidation states, complex ions, and colored complexes.
S2.4: Models to materials
Congregate your knowledge of bonding. Learn about the bonding continuum and how this applies to polymers and alloys.
S2.4: Condensation polymers (HL)
Reveal the world of polymers. Learn about their formation, chemical structure, and uses in industry.
Topic 3 - Classification of Matter
Ace IB Chemistry Topic 3: Classification of Matter. Understand the layout of the periodic table and master periodic trends, element classifications, and transition metal discontinuities. Unlock organic chemistry with detailed notes on identifying functional groups, stereoisomerism, and the spectroscopic identification of carbon compounds.
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S3.1: Periodic table & trends
Bend the periodic table to your will. Explore its arrangement and how this leads to trends in groups and periods of elements.
S3.1: Further periodic table (HL)
Further your periodic skills. Understand the discontinuities in trends across the table and in transition metals.
S3.2: Functional groups
Discover the essence of carbon compounds. Study the structural formulae and the reactive parts that make each class tick.
S3.2: Further functional groups (HL)
Lock down organic chemistry. Study stereoisomerism and spectroscopic identification of compounds to recognise any molecule.
Topic 4 - What Drives Chemical Reactions
Unlock IB Chemistry Topic 4: What Drives Chemical Reactions. Explore the energetics and thermodynamics of chemical reactions with in-depth notes on enthalpy, Hess's law, and Born-Haber cycles. Master the real-world chemistry of fossil fuels and fuel cells, and decode standard states, entropy changes, and reaction spontaneity.
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R1.1: Enthalpy
Uncover the power of chemical reactions. Understand the agents involved and the energy changes that occur.
R1.2: Cycles of energy
Enhance your knowledge of enthalpy. Learn about changes during bond breaking and formation and Hess’s law.
R1.2: Further energy cycles (HL)
Explore standard enthalpy changes. Apply Hess’s law and learn this in the Born-Haber cycle.
R1.3: Fuels
Demystify the chemistry of fuels. Decode combustion reactions, fossil fuels, and fuel cells to grasp their real-life use.
R1.4: Entropy & Spontaneity (HL)
Decode standard states of energy. Study entropy changes and reaction spontaneity, applying this to various reactions.
Topic 5 - How Much, Fast & Far
Navigate IB Chemistry Topic 5: How Much, Fast & Far. Master chemical kinetics and dynamic equilibrium with detailed study materials on reaction rates, collision theory, and Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions. Learn to calculate the extent of chemical change using Le Châtelier's principle, rate expressions, the Arrhenius equation, and Gibb's free energy.
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R2.1: Amount of change
Further your understanding of chemical reactants. Discover how masses, volume and gases react to produce yields.
R2.2: Rate of change
Master the dynamics of change. Learn about rates, Maxwell-Boltzmann distributions, and the factors involved.
R2.2: Further rate of change (HL)
Explore the world of collisions. Learn rate expressions, rate mechanisms, rate constants, reaction orders, and the Arrhenius equation.
R2.3: Extent of change
Grasp the balance of reactions. Study dynamic equilibrium and how Le Châtelier’s principle maintains reactions.
R2.3: Further extent of change (HL)
Master the art of equilibrium. Discover reaction quotients and Gibb’s free energy to gauge how equilibria form.
Topic 6 - Mechanisms of Chemical Change
Conquer IB Chemistry Topic 6: Mechanisms of Chemical Change. Dive into molecular interactions with comprehensive notes on proton transfer (acids, bases, and pH) and electron transfer (redox reactions and electrochemical cells). Master organic reactivity, including nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution, addition reactions, and free radical substitution.
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R3.1: Proton transfer
Uncover the power of acids and bases. Solidify the concepts of strong and weak acids and bases, the pH scale, and Kw.
R3.1: Further proton transfer (HL)
Master acids and bases. Add the pOH scale and perform calculations related to Ka, Kb, pKa, pKb, and acid-base titration.
R3.2: Electron transfer
Lock down redox reactions. Understand the exchange of electrons in electrochemical cells and organic reactions.
R3.2: Further electron transfer (HL)
Enhance your knowledge of electrochemical cells. Master calculations for cell potential and the factors that affect this.
R3.3: Electron sharing
Reveal the explosive reactions of electron sharing. Discover how this leads to free radical substitution of ozone.
R3.4: Electron-pair sharing
Explore the reactivity of organic compounds. Study the basics of nucleophilic and electrophilic substitution and addition reactions.
R3.4: Further electron-pair sharing (HL)
Advance your electron-pair knowledge. Learn the advanced components of nucleophilic and electrophilic reactions.