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A Level Chemistry lesson packs

122 lessons in 37 topics, in syllabus order. Every pack is a 45-minute plan, a printable worksheet with its answer key, a quiz you can assign or play, and the lab tabs to project.

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Topic 01

Atomic structure

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Particles in the atom

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1.1
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Atomic and ionic radius

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1.1
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Isotopes

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1.2
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Shells, orbitals and electron configuration

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1.3
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Ionisation energy and its trends

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1.3
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Successive ionisation energies and electron affinity

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1.3
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Topic 02

Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry

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Relative masses

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2.1
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The mole and the Avogadro constant

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2.2
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Formulae and equations

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2.3
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Empirical and molecular formulae

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2.3
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Reacting masses and limiting reagents

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2.4
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Volumes of gases

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2.4
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Solutions and titrations

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2.4
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Topic 03

Chemical bonding

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Electronegativity and bonding

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3.1
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Ionic bonding

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3.2
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Metallic bonding

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3.3
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Covalent and dative covalent bonding

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3.4
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Sigma and pi bonds, hybridisation

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3.4
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Shapes of molecules

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3.5
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Intermolecular forces

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3.6
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Hydrogen bonding and bond properties

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3.6
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Dot-and-cross diagrams

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3.7
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Topic 04

States of matter

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Ideal gases and pV = nRT

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4.1
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The liquid state

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4.2
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Lattice structures and properties

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4.3
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Topic 05

Chemical energetics

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Enthalpy changes and definitions

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5.1
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Calorimetry

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5.1
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Bond energies

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5.1
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Hess's law

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5.2
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Topic 06

Electrochemistry

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Oxidation numbers

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6.1
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Redox equations and half-equations

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6.1
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Topic 07

Equilibria

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Dynamic equilibrium and Le Chatelier's principle

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7.1
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The equilibrium constant Kc

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7.1
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The equilibrium constant Kp

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7.1
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Brønsted–Lowry acids and bases

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7.2
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pH, strong and weak acids, titration curves

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7.2
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Topic 08

Reaction kinetics

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Rate of reaction

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8.1
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The Boltzmann distribution and activation energy

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8.2
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Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysis

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8.3
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Topic 09

The Periodic Table: chemical periodicity

Chemical periodicity of elements in Period 3

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Period 3: physical properties

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9.1
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Period 3: oxides and chlorides

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9.2
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Chemical periodicity of other elements

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9.3
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Topic 10

Group 2

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Group 2 metals and their reactions

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10.1
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Group 2 compounds and their trends

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10.1
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Uses of Group 2 compounds

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10.2
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Topic 11

Group 17

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Physical properties of the halogens

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11.1
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Halogens as oxidising agents and the hydrogen halides

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11.2
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Reactions of the halide ions

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11.3
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Chlorine: disproportionation and water treatment

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11.4
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Topic 12

Nitrogen and sulfur

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Nitrogen, ammonia and the ammonium ion

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12.1
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Nitrogen oxides and pollution

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12.1
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Sulfur dioxide and acid rain

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12.2
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Topic 13

An introduction to AS Level organic chemistry

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Organic formulae and functional groups

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13.1
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Naming organic compounds

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13.1
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Types of organic reaction and mechanism

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13.2
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Shapes of organic molecules, sigma and pi bonds

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13.3
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Structural isomerism

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13.4
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Cis-trans and optical isomerism

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13.4
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Topic 14

Hydrocarbons

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Alkanes

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14.1
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Free radical substitution

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14.1
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Alkenes

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14.2
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Electrophilic addition

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14.2
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Topic 15

Halogen compounds

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Halogenoalkanes

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15.1
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SN1 and SN2 mechanisms

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15.1
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Topic 16

Hydroxy compounds

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Reactions of alcohols

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16.1
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Oxidation of alcohols

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16.1
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Topic 17

Carbonyl compounds

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Aldehydes and ketones

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17.1
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Nucleophilic addition and carbonyl tests

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17.1
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Topic 18

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

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Carboxylic acids

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18.1
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Esters

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18.2
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Topic 19

Nitrogen compounds

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Primary amines

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19.1
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Nitriles and hydroxynitriles

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19.2
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Topic 20

Polymerisation

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Addition polymerisation

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20.1
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Topic 21

Organic synthesis

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Organic synthesis and reaction pathways

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21.1
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Topic 22

Analytical techniques

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Infrared spectroscopy

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22.1
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Mass spectrometry

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22.2
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Topic 23

Chemical energetics

Chemical energetics (A Level)

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Lattice energy and Born-Haber cycles

A2
23.1
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Enthalpies of solution and hydration

A2
23.2
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Entropy change

A2
23.3
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Gibbs free energy change

A2
23.4
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Topic 24

Electrochemistry

Electrochemistry (A Level)

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Electrolysis and the Faraday constant

A2
24.1
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Standard electrode potentials

A2
24.2
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Standard cell potentials and feasibility

A2
24.2
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The Nernst equation

A2
24.2
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Topic 25

Equilibria

Equilibria (A Level)

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Ka, pKa and the pH of weak acids

A2
25.1
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Buffer solutions

A2
25.1
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Solubility product and the common ion effect

A2
25.1
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Partition coefficients

A2
25.2
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Topic 26

Reaction kinetics

Reaction kinetics (A Level)

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Orders of reaction and rate equations

A2
26.1
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Rate-determining step and mechanisms

A2
26.1
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Temperature, rate constants and the Arrhenius equation

A2
26.2
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Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts

A2
26.3
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Topic 27

Group 2

Group 2 (A Level)

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Group 2: solubility and thermal stability

A2
27.1
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Topic 28

Chemistry of transition elements

Transition elements

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Physical properties of transition elements

A2
28.1
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Complex ions and ligands

A2
28.2
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Ligand exchange

A2
28.2
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Variable oxidation states and redox

A2
28.2
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Colour of complexes

A2
28.3
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Stereoisomerism in complexes

A2
28.4
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Stability constants, Kstab

A2
28.5
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Topic 29

An introduction to A Level organic chemistry

Organic chemistry (A Level introduction)

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A Level functional groups and naming

A2
29.1
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A Level organic reactions

A2
29.2
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Structure of benzene

A2
29.3
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Optical isomerism

A2
29.4
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Topic 30

Hydrocarbons

Arenes

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Arenes

A2
30.1
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Electrophilic substitution

A2
30.1
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Topic 31

Halogen compounds

Halogenoarenes

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Halogenoarenes

A2
31.1
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Topic 32

Hydroxy compounds

Hydroxy compounds (A Level)

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Alcohols: further reactions

A2
32.1
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Phenol

A2
32.2
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Topic 33

Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives (A Level)

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Relative acidity of carboxylic acids

A2
33.1
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Acyl chlorides

A2
33.2
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Topic 34

Nitrogen compounds

Nitrogen compounds (A Level)

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Primary and secondary amines

A2
34.1
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Phenylamine and azo dyes

A2
34.1
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Amides

A2
34.2
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Amino acids and peptides

A2
34.3
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Topic 35

Polymerisation

Polymerisation (A Level)

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Condensation polymerisation

A2
35.1
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Polymer deductions

A2
35.2
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Degradable polymers

A2
35.3
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Topic 36

Organic synthesis

Organic synthesis (A Level)

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Multi-step organic synthesis

A2
36.1
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Topic 37

Analytical techniques

Analytical techniques (A Level)

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Chromatography

A2
37.1
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Proton NMR spectroscopy

A2
37.2
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Carbon-13 NMR spectroscopy

A2
37.2
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