DP Chemistry

Updated 31 October 2026

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Introduction to 'Structure' & 'Reactivity'
S1 Models of the particulate nature of matter
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S3 Classification of matter
R1 What drives chemical reactions
R2 How much, how fast, how far?
R3 What are the mechanisms of chemical change?
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Chemistry in context
The Nature of Science
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Theory of Knowledge & chemistry
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Chemistry - part of the IB Diploma

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Approaches to learning

Resources

AI & Education

Teaching students to think critically

Unit plans

Do you speak IB?
Delivering the programme

Major changes for the 2023 programme

Teaching each topic & sub-topic

Covering the skills

The Nature of Science

Chemistry in context

Making links between topics

Multiple choice tests for each topic
Experimental programme & IA

Internal Assessment

'Hands on' practicals

Collaborative Sciences Project

A new laboratory?
External assessment

Essential Facts

Paper 1

Paper 2

The examination process

FAQs about external assessment
DP Core

Theory of Knowledge

Extended Essays (Last assessment 2026)

Extended Essays (First assessment 2027)

Learner Profile
Fast track to tests & questions

Printable versions of MC Topic tests

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eBook

Introduction to 'Structure' & 'Reactivity'

S1 Models of the particulate nature of matter

S2 Models of bonding & structure

S3 Classification of matter

R1 What drives chemical reactions

R2 How much, how fast, how far?

R3 What are the mechanisms of chemical change?

Making links between topics

Chemistry in context

The Nature of Science

(Options from previous syllabus)
Activities

Practical work

'Hands on' practicals

Covering the skills
Assessment

Internal assessment (IA)

Collaborative Sciences Project

External assessment (Exams)
Review/revision

How to review/revise

Tips for Paper 1

Tips for Paper 2

SL Revision pages

HL Revision pages

Fast track to tests & questions
DP essentials

Theory of Knowledge & chemistry

Extended Essay (Last assessment Nov 2026)

Extended Essay (First assessment May 2027)

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