Secondary And High School Chemistry

A comprehensive guide to passing chemistry exams

What you'll learn

High school physical chemistry content

High school inorganic chemistry content

High school organic chemistry content

Exam and practical assessment techniques

Requirements

Students should be completing a high school chemistry course or equivalent

Description

Chemistry is fundamental to our understanding of life and the universe. From the far reaches of outer space to the cells within our body, chemical reactions drive the transformation of matter. Because of its importance, chemistry is a core subject in high school curricula worldwide.This course is designed as a comprehensive resource for parents, guardians, and educators looking to support students in mastering high school chemistry. Whether you are a parent seeking to help your child excel, a tutor looking for structured content, or an adult learner refreshing your knowledge, this course provides a step-by-step guide through the essential topics of chemistry.Starting with the concept of the atom, this course explores the periodic table, chemical bonding, inorganic and organic reactions, and the analytical techniques used to quantify chemical processes. With practice tests and demonstrations, learners can apply their knowledge and reinforce key concepts.Whether a student is just beginning their chemistry journey, preparing for exams, or reviewing foundational concepts before higher education, this course serves as an invaluable study aid. As an adult overseeing a student’s learning, you’ll have access to structured lessons that make complex topics approachable and engaging.If you're ready to guide a learner through the fascinating world of chemistry, let’s get started!

Overview

Section 1: Introduction

Lecture 1 Introduction

Section 2: Initial chemical concepts

Lecture 2 Structure of the atom

Lecture 3 Relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass

Lecture 4 Electron configurations

Lecture 5 Bonding

Lecture 6 Electronegativity and polarisation

Lecture 7 Moles

Lecture 8 Titration

Section 3: Thermodynamics

Lecture 9 Making and breaking bonds

Lecture 10 Entropy

Lecture 11 Gibb's free energy

Section 4: Kinetics

Lecture 12 Rate of reaction

Lecture 13 The rate equation

Section 5: Equilibrium

Lecture 14 Reversible reactions

Lecture 15 The equilibrium constant

Section 6: Redox and electrochemistry

Lecture 16 Redox reactions and half equations

Lecture 17 Electrode potentials

Lecture 18 Standard electrodes

Lecture 19 Electrochemical series

Lecture 20 Batteries and fuel cells

Section 7: Acids and bases

Lecture 21 Acids and bases: definitions

Lecture 22 Acid dissociation constant

Lecture 23 Buffer solutions

Section 8: Organic chemistry

Lecture 24 What is organic chemistry?

Lecture 25 Types of formulae

Lecture 26 Nomenclature

Lecture 27 Isomerism

Lecture 28 Alkanes

Lecture 29 Free radical substitution

Lecture 30 Alkenes

Lecture 31 Electrophilic addition

Lecture 32 Distillation of crude oil

Lecture 33 Cracking

Lecture 34 Alcohols

Lecture 35 Haloalkanes

Lecture 36 CFCs

Lecture 37 Nucleophilic substitution

Lecture 38 Elimination reactions

Lecture 39 Aldehydes and ketones

Lecture 40 Nucleophilic addition

Lecture 41 Carboxylic acids

Lecture 42 Esters

Lecture 43 Acyl chlorides

Lecture 44 Acid anhydrides

Lecture 45 Addition-elimination reactions

Lecture 46 Benzene

Lecture 47 Electrophilic aromatic substitution

Lecture 48 Friedel-Crafts alkylation

Lecture 49 Friedel-Crafts acylation

Lecture 50 Oxidation mechanism

Lecture 51 Reduction mechanism

Lecture 52 Retrosynthesis

Section 9: Analytical chemistry

Lecture 53 Testing for ions

Lecture 54 Testing for functional groups

Lecture 55 Thin layer chromatography

Lecture 56 Mass spectrometry

Lecture 57 Infra-red spectroscopy

Lecture 58 NMR spectroscopy

Section 10: Bonus section

Lecture 59 Bonus lecture

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