IB Chemistry Topic 2 Videos
This page contains our IB Chemistry videos for topic 2. By watching each one of these videos, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Models of Bonding & Structure'.
Subtopic S2.1 - Video 1
Ionic Bonding
This video explains ionic bonding, its formation between metals and non-metals, and its key properties.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 1
Covalent Bonding
This video introduces covalent bonding, including single, double, and triple bonds, along with exceptions to the octet rule, such as hydrogen and boron.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 2
Polarity
This video covers bond and molecular polarity, explaining the effects of electronegativity and symmetry on the polarity of molecules.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 3
Lewis Structures
This video teaches how to draw Lewis structures, including handling expanded octets and determining electron pair distributions.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 4
Resonance & Benzene
This video explores resonance structures, delocalized electrons, and the resonance-stabilized structure of benzene.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 5
VSEPR Theory
This video explains the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory for predicting molecular geometries and bond angles.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 6
Allotropes
This video discusses the allotropes of carbon and silicon, highlighting their structures and properties, including conductivity and melting points.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 7
Intermolecular Forces
This video examines London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces, and hydrogen bonds, and their effects on physical properties.
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 8
Solubility & Chromatography
This video explores solubility rules, the role of intermolecular forces, and the basics of chromatography for separating compounds.
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 1
Formal Charge
This video explains formal charge, its calculation, and how it helps determine the preferred Lewis structure for molecules.
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 2
Advanced VSEPR
This video extends VSEPR theory to cover advanced geometries, such as trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral shapes, including lone pair effects.
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 3
Bonds & Hybridization
This video covers sigma and pi bonds, their roles in multiple bonds, and the process of hybridization in covalent bonding.
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 4
Ethene, Ethyne & Delocalization
This video illustrates hybridization in ethene and ethyne and explains delocalization in resonance structures.
Subtopic S2.3 - Video 1
Metallic Bonding
This video explores metallic bonding, its properties, and the factors affecting bond strength, including ionic charge and radius.
Subtopic S2.3 (HL) - Video 1
Transition Metals
This video explores the metallic properties of transition metals, their d-orbital contributions, and periodic trends in melting points.
Subtopic S2.4 - Video 1
Bonding Triangle
This video introduces the bonding triangle, highlighting the continuum of bonding types and discussing alloys, polymers, and their applications.
Subtopic S2.4 (HL) - Video 1
Condensation Polymers
This video discusses condensation polymerization, focusing on the formation of polyesters and polyamides.
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