Higher Chemistry (C813 76)
Every topic with its Qualifications Scotland (SQA) Higher reference, and free notes and tools to revise it.
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| Topic | Spec | Notes and tools | How sure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Atomic structure and amount of substance | 1(a) Periodicity; 3(a) Getting the most from reactants | Electron configurations and ionisation energiesThe ideal gas equationThe mole, the Avogadro constant and concentration Scientific CalculatorPeriodic TableMolar Mass | |
| Bonding and shapes of molecules | 1(b) Structure and bonding | Periodic Table | |
| Energetics and thermodynamics | 3(c) Chemical energy | Enthalpy changes, calorimetry and Hess's law Scientific Calculator | |
| Kinetics and rate equations | 3(b) Controlling the rate | ||
| Equilibria, Kc and Kp | 3(d) Equilibria | Dynamic equilibrium, Le Chatelier's principle and Kc | |
| Redox and electrode potentials | 1(c) Oxidising and reducing agents | Oxidation states, half-equations and redox | |
| Periodicity, Group 2, the halogens and Period 3 | 1(a) Periodicity | ||
| Organic chemistry: functional groups | 2(a) Systematic carbon chemistry; 2(b) Alcohols; 2(c) Carboxylic acids; 2(d) Esters, fats and oils | Naming organic compounds and isomerism | |
| Organic synthesis and analysis | 2(f) Proteins; 2(g) Oxidation of food; 2(h) Fragrances; 3(e) Chemical analysis |
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