IB Chemistry Topic 1 Videos

This page contains our IB Chemistry videos for topic 1. By watching each one of these videos, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Models of Particulate Matter'.
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Subtopic S1.1 - Video 1

Types of Matter

This video covers the types of matter, including elements, compounds, and mixtures, and explores techniques for separating mixtures. It concludes with practice questions to reinforce key concepts.

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Subtopic S1.1 - Video 2

Phases of Matter

This video explains the phases of matter—solids, liquids, and gases—and their properties. It also explores phase transitions, including melting, boiling, and sublimation, with practice questions to consolidate understanding.

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Temperature

This video examines the concept of temperature as a measure of kinetic energy, its relation to phase changes, and the differences between Kelvin and Celsius scales. Practice questions enhance comprehension.

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Subtopic S1.2 - Video 1

Atomic Structure

This video explores the development of atomic models and the structure of atoms, including protons, neutrons, and electrons. It introduces key features of the Bohr model, supported by practice questions.

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Subtopic S1.2 - Video 2

Nuclides and Atomic Notation

This video introduces nuclides, including isotopes and ions, and explains atomic notation. It covers practical examples and includes questions to test understanding.

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Mass Spectrometry

This video explores mass spectrometry, including isotope abundance, relative atomic mass calculations, and interpreting mass spectra.

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Subtopic S1.3 - Video 1

Electromagnetic Waves

This video discusses the electromagnetic spectrum and the hydrogen emission spectrum. It explains the relationship between wavelength, frequency, and energy, with questions to reinforce learning.

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Subtopic S1.3 - Video 2

Orbitals

This video examines atomic orbitals, their types, and the principles governing electron arrangement. It includes practical examples and practice questions for clarity.

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Subtopic S1.3 - Video 3

Electron Configurations

This video covers electronic configurations, including full and condensed forms, with exceptions like chromium and copper. Practice questions reinforce the key principles discussed.

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Ionization Energy

This video introduces ionization energy, its definition, calculations, and key atomic phenomena like nuclear charge, electrostatic attraction, and shielding effect.

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Trends in Ionization Energy

This video examines periodic trends in ionization energy, exceptions to general patterns, and the influence of orbital configurations.

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Successive Ionization Energies

This video explains successive ionization energies, their trends, and the significance of large energy jumps between orbitals.

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Subtopic S1.4 - Video 1

Moles

This video introduces the mole concept, explains Avogadro’s number, and explores relative atomic and molecular mass, with examples and practice questions.

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Subtopic S1.4 - Video 2

Reaction Triangles

This video covers reaction triangles for mole calculations involving masses, volumes, and concentrations, with worked examples and shortcuts to simplify calculations.

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Subtopic S1.4 - Video 3

Formulas

This video explains molecular, empirical, and structural formulas, including how to calculate empirical and molecular formulas from given data.

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Subtopic S1.5 - Video 1

Ideal Gases

This video discusses the behavior of ideal gases, key gas laws, and equations like PV=nRT, with examples demonstrating their application.

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