IB Chemistry HL - 2024
Questionbank
The IB Chemistry HL (Higher Level) 2024 Questionbank is a great source of practice questions, coming from the entire syllabus! Each question comes with a clear markscheme and solution video, with an experienced IB teacher going through the question step-by-step. The questions are organized by topic and arranged by difficulty, making it the perfect resource for studying a particular concept.
Topic 1
Stoichiometric Relationships
1.1 - Matter & Chemical Change
Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Balancing Chemical Equations, States of Matter at a Particle Level, Changes of State
1.3 - Reacting Masses and Volumes
Experimental, Percentage & Theoretical Yields, Limiting Reagent, Avogadro's Law, Ideal Gas Equation, Real Gases
Topic 2
Atomic Structure
2.1 - The Nuclear Atom
Atomic Structure, Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Atomic Number, Mass Number, Mass Spectra Analysis
2.2 - Electron Configuration
Hydrogen Emission Spectra, Wavelength, Frequency, Energy, Full & Condensed Electron Configuration, Orbital Diagrams
Topic 3
Periodicity
3.1 - Periodic Table
PT Structure, Metals, Non-Metals, Metalloids, Electron Configuration of an Atom & its Element’s Position on the PT
3.2 - Periodic Trends
Atomic Radius, Ionic Radius, Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity, Oxides of Metals & Non-Metals
Topic 4
Chemical Bonding & Structure
4.1 - Ionic Bonding & Structure
Ionic Compounds, Polyatomic Ions, Ionic Bonding, Electrostatic Attraction between Oppositely Charged Ions
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4.2 - Covalent Bonding
Single, Double, & Triple Covalent Bonds, Bond Length, Bond Strength (Bond Enthalpy), Bond Polarity
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4.3 - Covalent Structures
Lewis Structures, VSEPR, Electron Domains, Molecular Geometry, Bond Angles, Giant Molecules, Resonance, Coordinate Bonds
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4.4 - Intermolecular Forces
London Forces, Dipole–Dipole Forces, Hydrogen Bond, Covalent Compounds (Properties, Structure, Intermolecular Forces)
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4.5 - Metallic Bonding
Metallic Bond (Definition & Strength), Metals (Conductivity, Malleability, Melting Points Trend), Alloys & Properties
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Topic 5
Energetics / Thermochemistry
5.1 - Measuring Energy Changes
Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions, Enthalpy Change, Specific Heat Capacity, Calorimetry, Enthalpy of Combustion
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5.2 - Hess's Law
Hess's Law, Enthalpy of Reaction, Enthalpy of Formation, Enthalpy Cycle
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5.3 - Bond Enthalpies
Average Bond Enthalpy, Potential Energy Profiles, Bond Strength in Ozone Relative to Oxygen
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Topic 6
Chemical Kinetics
6.1 - Collision Theory and Rates of Reaction
Kinetic Theory, Activation Energy, Reaction Rate, Rate Experiments, Maxwell-Boltzmann, Energy Profiles
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Topic 7
Equilibrium
7.1 - Equilibrium
Equilibrium Law, Equilibrium Constant, Reaction Quotient, Catalyst & Equilibrium, Le Chatelier's Principle
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Topic 8
Acids & Bases
8.1 - Theories of Acids & Bases
Bronsted-Lowry Acid, Bronsted-Lowry Base, Amphiprotic Species, Conjugate Acid-Base Pair
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8.2 - Properties of Acids & Bases
Acids with Metals, Metal Oxides, Metal Hydroxides & Hydrogen Carbonates, Neutralization, Acid-Base Titration, Indicators
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8.4 - Strength of Acids & Bases
Properties of Strong Acids & Bases, Properties of Weak Acids & Bases
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8.5 - Acid Deposition
Acid Deposition, Pre- & Post-Combustions, Sulfur & Nitrogen Oxides
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Topic 9
Redox Processes
9.1 - Oxidation & Reduction
Redox Reactions & Titration, Oxidizing & Reducing Agents, Oxidation Number, Activity Series, Transition Metals Compounds
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9.2 - Electrochemical Cells
Voltaic & Electrolytic Cells, Electroplating, Electrolysis of Molten Salts & Aqueous Solutions, Cell Potential
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Topic 10
Organic Chemistry
10.1 - Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Homologous Series, Structural Isomers, Functional Groups, Saturated & Unsaturated Compounds, IUPAC
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10.2 - Functional Groups
Free Radical & Nucleophilic Substitutions, Addition, Oxidation, Complete & Incomplete Combustions, Polymers
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Topic 11
Measurement & Data Processing
11.1 - Uncertainties & Errors in Measurement & Results
Random & Systematic Errors, Precision & Accuracy, Percentage Error, Uncertainties, Significant Figures
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11.2 - Graphical Techniques
Independent & Dependent Variables, Graph Analysis & Interpretation of Experimental Results, Plot Graphs
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11.3 - Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds
Index of Hydrogen Deficiency, MS, IR Spectroscopy, Proton Nuclear Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy (1H NMR), EMS
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Topic 12
Atomic Structure (HL)
12.1 - Electrons in Atoms
Ionization Energies, Analysis of Ionization Energy Data (Patterns, Trends across a Period), E = hf
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Topic 13
The Periodic Table - the Transition Metals (HL)
Topic 13 All
All Questions in Topic 13 The Periodic Table - the Transition Metals (HL)
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13.1 - First-Row D-Block Elements
Characteristics & Properties of Transition Elements, Coordinate Bond & Ligands
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13.2 - Coloured Complexes
Color of the Transition Metal Ion Complexes, Splitting D-Orbitals, Splitting of 3D Orbitals in Octahedral Crystal Field
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Topic 14
Chemical Bonding & Structure (HL)
14.1 - Covalent Bonding, Electron Domain, and Molecular Geometries
Sigma & Pi Bonds, FC, Incomplete & Expanded Octet, Resonance, VSEPR Theory for 5 & 6 Electron Domains, Ozone Depletion
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Topic 15
Energetics / Thermochemistry (HL)
15.1 - Energy Cycles
Born-Haber Cycle, Enthalpy of Solution, Hydration Enthalpy, Lattice Enthalpy, Ionization, Atomization, Electron Affinity
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Topic 16
Chemical Kinetics (HL)
16.1 - Rate Expression & Reaction Mechanism
Reaction Order & Mechanism, Rate Equation, Rate-Determining Step, Graph Analysis for Zero, First, and Second Order
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16.2 - Activation Energy
Arrhenius Equation, Energy Level Diagrams, Graph Analysis of Reaction Rate
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Topic 17
Equilibrium (HL)
17.1 - The Equilibrium Law
Le Chatelier's Principle & Equilibrium, Gibbs Free Energy & Equilibrium, Total Free Energy Progress
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Topic 18
Acids & Bases (HL)
18.1 - Lewis Acids & Bases
Lewis Acids, Lewis Bases, Reaction Between a Lewis Acid & a Lewis Base, Nucleophile, Electrophile
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18.2 - Calculations Involving Acids & Bases
Dissociation Constant of a Weak Acid Ka, Dissociation Constant of a Weak Base Kb, pKa, pKb, KaĂ—Kb = Kw, pOH
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18.3 - pH Curves
Acid-Base Titration pH vs Volume Graph Analysis, Acid-Base Indicator, Buffers, Buffer Region, pH of Salt Solutions
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Topic 19
Redox Processes (HL)
19.1 - Electrochemical Cells
Voltaic & Electrolytic Cells, Electroplating, Electrolysis of Molten Salts & Aqueous Solutions, Cell Potential
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Topic 20
Organic Chemistry (HL)
20.1 - Types of Organic Reactions
SN1 & SN2 Mechanisms, Electrophilic Addition & Substitution, Reduction, Markovnikov's Rule, Halogenoalkanes
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20.2 - Synthetic Routes
Multi-Step Synthetic Routes (Reagents, Products, Functional Groups), Retro-Synthesis
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20.3 - Stereoisomerism
Stereoisomer, Cis-Trans, E/Z, & Optical Isomers, Chirality, Optical Activity, Enantiomer, Diastereomer, Racemic Mixture
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Topic 21
Measurement & Analysis (HL)
21.1 - Spectroscopic Identification of Organic Compounds (HL)
X-Ray Crystallography, IR, MS & 1HNMR (Chemical environments, Splitting patterns), TMS
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