OBJECTIVES OF CAPE CHEMISTRY UNIT 1

MODULE 1 – Fundamentals in Chemistry

1. Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table

 Atomic Theory (Structure, Dalton’s Theory)

 Radioactivity
 Atomic Orbitals
 Atomic Spectrum
 Ionisation Energy
2. Forces of Attraction

 Bonding, Intermolecular forces and Forces of Attraction

 State of Matter
 Ionic and Covalent Compounds
 Dative covalent bonding
 VSEPR Theory
 Hybridization
3. Moles
4. Redox Reactions
5. Kinetic Theory
6. Energetics

 Bond Making and Bond Breaking

 Bond Energy
 Enthalpy Changes
 Lattice Energy
 Endothermic and Exothermic
 Hess’ Law
 Born-Haber Cycle
MODULE 2 – Kinetics and Equilibria
1.Rate of Reactions
2. Principles of Equilibrium

 Dynamic Equilibrium
 Kc and Kp
 Le Chatelier Principle
 Haber and Contact Process
3.Acid/Base Equilibria

 Acid/Base
 Calculations of pH, Ka, pKa Kw, pKw, Kb and pKb
 Acid/Base Titration Curves
 pH ranges of indicators
 4. Buffer and pH

 Buffer pH Calculations
 Experiments to determine the pH of buffers
 Biological and industrial buffers
5. Solubility

 Solubility Calculations
 Common Ion Effect
 Experiments for Solubility
 Principle of Selective Precipitation
6.Redox Equilibria

 Standard Electrode Potential

 Feasibility
 Apply the principles to energy storage devices
MODULE 3 – Chemistry of Elements
1. Period 3 – June 2010 Q.6
2. Group 2 – June 2015 Q.6
3. Group 4 – June 2018 Q. 3
4. Group 7 – June 2012 Q. 3
5. First Row Transition Elements - June 2009 Q. 3
6. Ligand Exchange
7. Identification of Cations and Anions – June 2013 Q. 3