Mastering Chemistry (Revision Part 1)

This revision course is the first part of a 4 part course, and provides a comprehensive overview of the following topics used in chemistry, biochemistry, and related fields. The focus of the course is to fully prepare students pursuing IGCSE and GCE “O” levels. The course will also provide numerous examples and exercises to help students gain a deeper understanding of the material.

Throughout the course, students will be challenged with multiple choice questions and multiple selection questions to test their knowledge and assess their understanding of the material. Additionally, the course will provide opportunities for students to practice critical thinking and problem-solving skills, as they apply the concepts learned in the course to real-world scenarios.

This course is designed for students who have a basic understanding of chemistry and biochemistry, and is suitable for students in undergraduate and graduate programs in the life sciences and related fields. It will also be useful for students currently studying AP / IB / GCE ‘A’ levels who wish to revise on basic fundamentals.

Topics covered in this set of revision course include:

1. Separation Techniques

   • Filtration

   • Evaporation till dryness

   • Crystallization

   • Simple distillation

   • Fractional distillation

   • Paper chromatography

   • Sublimation

2. The Particulate Nature of Matter / Kinetic Particle Theory

   • Arrangement and movement of solid, liquid and gaseous particles

   • Heating curve

   • Rate of diffusion (including porous pot)

3. Elements, Compounds and Mixtures

   • Properties of elements

   • Properties of compounds

   • Properties of mixtures

   • Differences between elements, compounds and mixtures

4. Atomic Structure

   • Calculating number of protons, neutrons and electrons in an atom

   • Defining a cation / an anion and an isotope

   • Electronic configurations on atoms and ions

   • Calculation on isotopes

5. Chemical Bonding

   • Definition of ionic bonding and properties of ionic compounds

   • Chemical formulas on ionic compounds

   • Definition of covalent bonding and properties of covalent molecules (Both simple covalent molecules and giant molecular structures)

   • Chemical formulas on covalent molecules

   • Definition and properties of metallic bonding

6. Mole Concept and Stoichiometry

   • Balancing chemical equations

   • Mole concept formulas

   • Limiting reagents

   • Percentage purity

   • Percentage yield

   • Percentage composition by mass

   • Empirical and Molecular formulas

For students with further questions, do feel free to ask me under the Discussion section.

Who this course is for:

• Students pursuing Year 9 / 10 IGCSE / IB / AP / GCE ‘O’ Levels Chemistry
• Individuals interested in early exposure to the field of Chemistry