IB Chemistry HL - Questionbank
The IB Chemistry HL 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
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All Questions in Topic 1 Stoichiometric Relationships
Matter & Chemical Change
Elements, Compounds, Mixtures, Balancing Chemical Equations, States of Matter at a Particle Level, Changes of State
The Mole Concept
Moles, Molar Mass, Mass, Molecular Formula, Empirical Formula
Reacting Masses and Volumes
Experimental, Percentage & Theoretical Yields, Limiting Reagent, Avogadro's Law, Ideal Gas Equation, Real Gases
Topic 2
Atomic Structure
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All Questions in Topic 2 Atomic Structure
The Nuclear Atom
Atomic Structure, Subatomic Particles, Isotopes, Atomic Number, Mass Number, Mass Spectra Analysis
Electron Configuration
Hydrogen Emission Spectra, Wavelength, Frequency, Energy, Full & Condensed Electron Configuration, Orbital Diagrams
Topic 3
Periodicity
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All Questions in Topic 3 Periodicity
Periodic Table
PT Structure, Metals, Non-Metals, Metalloids, Electron Configuration of an Atom & its Element’s Position on the PT
Periodic Trends
Atomic Radius, Ionic Radius, Ionization Energy, Electron Affinity, Electronegativity, Oxides of Metals & Non-Metals
Topic 4
Chemical Bonding & Structure
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All Questions in Topic 4 Chemical Bonding & Structure
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Ionic Bonding & Structure
Ionic Compounds, Polyatomic Ions, Ionic Bonding, Electrostatic Attraction between Oppositely Charged Ions
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Covalent Bonding
Single, Double, & Triple Covalent Bonds, Bond Length, Bond Strength (Bond Enthalpy), Bond Polarity
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Covalent Structures
Lewis Structures, VSEPR, Electron Domains, Molecular Geometry, Bond Angles, Giant Molecules, Resonance, Coordinate Bonds
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Intermolecular Forces
London Forces, Dipole–Dipole Forces, Hydrogen Bond, Covalent Compounds (Properties, Structure, Intermolecular Forces)
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Metallic Bonding
Metallic Bond (Definition & Strength), Metals (Conductivity, Malleability, Melting Points Trend), Alloys & Properties
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Topic 5
Energetics / Thermochemistry
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All Questions in Topic 5 Energetics / Thermochemistry
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Measuring Energy Changes
Endothermic & Exothermic Reactions, Enthalpy Change, Specific Heat Capacity, Calorimetry, Enthalpy of Combustion
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Hess's Law
Hess's Law, Enthalpy of Reaction, Enthalpy of Formation, Enthalpy Cycle
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Bond Enthalpies
Average Bond Enthalpy, Potential Energy Profiles, Bond Strength in Ozone Relative to Oxygen
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Topic 6
Chemical Kinetics
Topic 7
Equilibrium
Topic 8
Acids & Bases
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All Questions in Topic 8 Acids & Bases
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Theories of Acids & Bases
Bronsted-Lowry Acid, Bronsted-Lowry Base, Amphiprotic Species, Conjugate Acid-Base Pair
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Properties of Acids & Bases
Acids with Metals, Metal Oxides, Metal Hydroxides & Hydrogen Carbonates, Neutralization, Acid-Base Titration, Indicators
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The pH Scale
pH Calculations, Ionic Product Kw, pH Meter
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Strength of Acids & Bases
Properties of Strong Acids & Bases, Properties of Weak Acids & Bases
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Acid Deposition
Acid Deposition, Pre- & Post-Combustions, Sulfur & Nitrogen Oxides
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Topic 9
Redox Processes
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All Questions in Topic 9 Redox Processes
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Oxidation & Reduction
Redox Reactions & Titration, Oxidizing & Reducing Agents, Oxidation Number, Activity Series, Transition Metals Compounds
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Electrochemical Cells
Voltaic & Electrolytic Cells, Electroplating, Electrolysis of Molten Salts & Aqueous Solutions, Cell Potential
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Topic 10
Organic Chemistry
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All Questions in Topic 10 Organic Chemistry
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Fundamentals of Organic Chemistry
Homologous Series, Structural Isomers, Functional Groups, Saturated & Unsaturated Compounds, IUPAC
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Functional Groups
Free Radical & Nucleophilic Substitutions, Addition, Oxidation, Complete & Incomplete Combustions, Polymers
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Topic 11
Measurement & Data Processing
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All Questions in Topic 11 Measurement & Data Processing
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Uncertainties & Errors in Measurement & Results
Random & Systematic Errors, Precision & Accuracy, Percentage Error, Uncertainties, Significant Figures
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Graphical Techniques
Independent & Dependent Variables, Graph Analysis & Interpretation of Experimental Results, Plot Graphs
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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)
Topic 13
The Periodic Table - the Transition Metals (HL)
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All Questions in Topic 13 The Periodic Table - the Transition Metals (HL)
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First-Row D-Block Elements
Characteristics & Properties of Transition Elements, Coordinate Bond & Ligands
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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)
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All Questions in Topic 14 Chemical Bonding & Structure (HL)
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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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Hybridization
sp3, sp2, & sp Types of Hybridization
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Topic 15
Energetics / Thermochemistry (HL)
Topic 16
Chemical Kinetics (HL)
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All Questions in Topic 16 Chemical Kinetics (HL)
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Rate Expression & Reaction Mechanism
Reaction Order & Mechanism, Rate Equation, Rate-Determining Step, Graph Analysis for Zero, First, and Second Order
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Activation Energy
Arrhenius Equation, Energy Level Diagrams, Graph Analysis of Reaction Rate
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Topic 17
Equilibrium (HL)
Topic 18
Acids & Bases (HL)
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All Questions in Topic 18 Acids & Bases (HL)
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Lewis Acids & Bases
Lewis Acids, Lewis Bases, Reaction Between a Lewis Acid & a Lewis Base, Nucleophile, Electrophile
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Calculations Involving Acids & Bases
Dissociation Constant of a Weak Acid Ka, Dissociation Constant of a Weak Base Kb, pKa, pKb, Ka×Kb = Kw, pOH
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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)
Topic 20
Organic Chemistry (HL)
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All Questions in Topic 20 Organic Chemistry (HL)
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Types of Organic Reactions
SN1 & SN2 Mechanisms, Electrophilic Addition & Substitution, Reduction, Markovnikov's Rule, Halogenoalkanes
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Synthetic Routes
Multi-Step Synthetic Routes (Reagents, Products, Functional Groups), Retro-Synthesis
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Stereoisomerism
Stereoisomer, Cis-Trans, E/Z, & Optical Isomers, Chirality, Optical Activity, Enantiomer, Diastereomer, Racemic Mixture
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the IB Chemistry HL Questionbank?
The IB Chemistry HL Questionbank is a comprehensive set of IB Chemistry exam style questions, categorised into syllabus topic and concept, and sorted by difficulty of question. The bank of exam style questions are accompanied by high quality step-by-step markschemes and video tutorials, taught by experienced IB Chemistry teachers. The IB Chemistry HL Question bank is the perfect exam revision resource for IB students looking to practice IB Chemistry exam style questions in a particular topic or concept in their IB Chemistry Higher Level course.
Where should I start in the Chemistry HL Questionbank?
The IB Chemistry HL Questionbank is designed to help IB students practice Chemistry HL exam style questions in a specific topic or concept. Therefore, a good place to start is by identifying a concept that you would like to practice and improve in and go to that area of the Chemistry HL Question bank. For example, if you want to practice Chemistry HL exam style questions covering Electron Configuration, you can go to Chemistry HL Topic 2 (Atomic Structure) and go to the Electron Configuration area of the question bank. On this page there is a carefully designed set of IB Chemistry HL exam style questions, progressing in order of difficulty from easiest to hardest. If you’re just getting started with your revision, you could start at the top of the page with the easiest questions, or if you already have some confidence, you could start at the medium difficulty questions and progress down.
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