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2023 IBDP Chemistry (SL & HL) for teachers (1st exam May 25)
Teaching each topic & sub-topic
This section takes all the topics listed under the two strands, Structure and Reactivity. It breaks them down into sub-topics and gives advice and examples for teaching each sub-topic. Remember it is...
2023 IBDP Chemistry (SL & HL) for teachers (1st exam May 25)
2023 IBDP Chemistry (SL & HL) for teachers (1st exam May 25) Free
The first exams for this chemistry programme will be in May 2025, so this is for teachers who commence teaching the two year IB course in the summer of 2023 or later. Note that the pages in " Complete...
Complete course for students (1st exam May 25)
S1 Models of the particulate nature of matter
This is the first of the three main topics listed under the strand of Structure. The topic starts by understanding that all matter is made up from one or more elements and how to differentiate between...
Complete course for students (1st exam May 25)
R3 What are the mechanisms of chemical change?
This is the largest of the six main topics. It is divided into three main strands which loosely could go under the general headings of Acids and bases (R3.1), Oxidation and reduction (R3.2) and Organic...
Complete course for students (1st exam May 25)
Full coverage of each topic and sub-topic
This section is effectively an interactive text book that provides complete coverage of the whole of the IB Diploma chemistry syllabus at both Standard Level and Higher Level. Each sub-topic is covered...
Complete course for students (1st exam May 25)
S2 Models of bonding & structure
One of the first things I do with a new Diploma class is ask my students what Chemistry actually is. It does not seem an unreasonable question to ask since like you they have chosen to study it for two...
2023 IBDP Chemistry (SL & HL) for teachers (1st exam May 25)
Fast track to tests & questions Free
What you will find in this section on fast track to tests & questions Printable (pdf) versions of all the short-answer questions on all the sub-topics at both SL/HL and AHL level (i.e. Topics S1 - R3)...
2023 IBDP Chemistry (SL & HL) for teachers (1st exam May 25)
SL Multiple choice tests on individual topics
For more information about the multiple choice tests see Multiple choice tests for each topic. S1 Nature of matter, molar amounts and ideal gases (1) S1 Nature of matter, molar amounts and ideal gases...
Complete course for students (1st exam May 25)
SL Multiple Choice Questions by topic
The SL Paper 1 multiple choice examination consists of 30 questions covering all of the topics listed in 'Structure' and 'Reactivity' and also the three different strands of 'Tools'. However, the actual...
2023 IBDP Chemistry (SL & HL) for teachers (1st exam May 25)
SL Questions on each sub-topic
I strongly recommend that you sign your students up to student access. This is so they can get access to all the material in Complete course for students, which is the part of this site written specifically...