Revision Notes

Every topic in the 4CH1 specification.

• 1Principles of chemistry

  • 1aStates of matter
  • 1bElements, compounds and mixtures
  • 1cAtomic structure
  • 1dThe Periodic Table
  • 1eChemical formulae, equations and calculations
  • 1fIonic bonding
  • 1gCovalent bonding
  • 1hMetallic bonding
  • 1iElectrolysis

• 2Inorganic chemistry

  • 2aGroup 1 (alkali metals) – lithium, sodium and potassium
  • 2bGroup 7 (halogens) – chlorine, bromine and iodine
  • 2cGases in the atmosphere
  • 2dReactivity series
  • 2eExtraction and uses of metals
  • 2fAcids, alkalis and titrations
  • 2gAcids, bases and salt preparations
  • 2hChemical tests

• 3Physical chemistry

  • 3aEnergetics
  • 3bRates of reaction
  • 3cReversible reactions and equilibria

• 4Organic chemistry

  • 4aIntroduction
  • 4bCrude oil
  • 4cAlkanes
  • 4dAlkenes
  • 4eAlcohols
  • 4fCarboxylic acids
  • 4gEsters
  • 4hSynthetic polymers