Chemistry at post-16 goes into much more depth than you will have experienced at GCSE, and the mathematical content may be rather more than you expected. These resources may help you with some of the more difficult content.
Physical chemistry
- Moles. One of the most difficult but useful topics in chemistry.
- Atomic and molecular structure. From Schrödinger to molecular orbitals.
- Thermodynamics. Why do some reactiosn happen, whilst others are impossible. Find out here.
- Kinetics. And why do some reactions that should happen, still take forever?
- Reaction mechanisms. Reactions are mostly about electrons moving about. Revise your curly arrows here.
- Acids, bases and pH. Understanding pH: it's not all about universal indicator and pretty colours.
Inorganic chemistry
- Esters. Esters are one of the major components of the smell and taste of fruits.
Organic chemistry
- Slime. Slime is both fun and also demonstrates how water-based gels work.
- IUPAC nomenclature. A guide to naming organic chemicals the way the IUPAC would like you to...
