IB Chemistry Topic 2 & 12 Videos

This page contains our IB Chemistry videos for topic 2 & 12. By watching each one of these videos, you will fully cover the content for IB Chemistry 'Models of Bonding & Structure'.
0
Subtopic S2.1 - Video 1

Ionic Bonding

This video explains ionic bonding, its formation between metals and non-metals, and its key properties.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 1

Covalent Bonding

This video introduces covalent bonding, including single, double, and triple bonds, along with exceptions to the octet rule, such as hydrogen and boron.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 2

Polarity

This video covers bond and molecular polarity, explaining the effects of electronegativity and symmetry on the polarity of molecules.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 3

Lewis Structures

This video teaches how to draw Lewis structures, including handling expanded octets and determining electron pair distributions.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 4

Resonance & Benzene

This video explores resonance structures, delocalized electrons, and the resonance-stabilized structure of benzene.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 5

VSEPR Theory

This video explains the Valence Shell Electron Pair Repulsion (VSEPR) theory for predicting molecular geometries and bond angles.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 6

Allotropes

This video discusses the allotropes of carbon and silicon, highlighting their structures and properties, including conductivity and melting points.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 7

Intermolecular Forces

This video examines London dispersion forces, dipole-dipole forces, and hydrogen bonds, and their effects on physical properties.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.2 - Video 8

Solubility & Chromatography

This video explores solubility rules, the role of intermolecular forces, and the basics of chromatography for separating compounds.

Loading progress...
HL
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 1

Formal Charge

This video explains formal charge, its calculation, and how it helps determine the preferred Lewis structure for molecules.

Loading progress...
HL
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 2

Advanced VSEPR

This video extends VSEPR theory to cover advanced geometries, such as trigonal bipyramidal and octahedral shapes, including lone pair effects.

Loading progress...
HL
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 3

Bonds & Hybridization

This video covers sigma and pi bonds, their roles in multiple bonds, and the process of hybridization in covalent bonding.

Loading progress...
HL
Subtopic S2.2 (HL) - Video 4

Ethene, Ethyne & Delocalization

This video illustrates hybridization in ethene and ethyne and explains delocalization in resonance structures.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.3 - Video 1

Metallic Bonding

This video explores metallic bonding, its properties, and the factors affecting bond strength, including ionic charge and radius.

Loading progress...
HL
Subtopic S2.3 (HL) - Video 1

Transition Metals

This video explores the metallic properties of transition metals, their d-orbital contributions, and periodic trends in melting points.

Loading progress...
Subtopic S2.4 - Video 1

Bonding Triangle

This video introduces the bonding triangle, highlighting the continuum of bonding types and discussing alloys, polymers, and their applications.

Loading progress...
HL
Subtopic S2.4 (HL) - Video 1

Condensation Polymers

This video discusses condensation polymerization, focusing on the formation of polyesters and polyamides.

Loading progress...

Great Work!

You have now covered all of our topic 2 & 12 videos for IB chemistry.
Now that you have completed these IB chemistry topic 2 & 12 videos, dive into our topic 2 & 12 notes for the IB chemistry course.
IB chemistry topic 2 & 12 notes

Explored IB Chemistry?

Get stuck into one of our other subjects!
Join 85,000 students, across 130+ countries, in 500+ IB schools. That's half of the IB science graduates worldwide.
Start a 7d free trial