eBook
Introduction to 'Structure' & 'Reactivity'
This eBook 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 under
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
S2 Models of bonding & structure
This is the second of the three main topics under Structure. It covers the way that atoms bond together to form ions or molecules and the properties associated with the different types of the resulting
S3 Classification of matter
Topic S3 covers the Classification of matter. It starts by looking at how elements are organised in the Periodic Table and how elements and their compounds show a repeating pattern of properties across
R1 What drives chemical reactions
There are several ways in which Chemistry can be defined but essentially when a chemical reaction occurs bonds are broken and new bonds are formed. Breaking bonds requires energy and energy is given out
R2 How much, how fast, how far?
Topic R2 has three separate strands. The first, which considers the amount of chemical change, has already been covered to some extent in S1.4 (2) & R2.1 Concentration & amount of chemical change as you
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
Making links between topics
The syllabus is constructed under the two main strands of ‘Structure’ and ‘Reactivity’. You need to be able to make links between all the different sub-topics under these two strands to obtain and develop
Chemistry in context
This provides material to link the theoretical chemistry in the syllabus to other important areas of your IB Diploma education, i.e. to the nature of knowledge, its practical implications and international
The Nature of Science
This section considers what is meant by the Nature of Science and goes on to include key terms and concepts, its links to TOK and critical thinking and how to incorporate it as an integral part of your
(Options from previous syllabus)
The 'Options' are not part of the current 2023 syllabus (first assessed in May 2025). They were an integral part of the previous syllabus. I have retained them on this site for interest as both teachers