Abitur Chemistry study guide

Abitur Chemistry · Work through your exam, one topic at a time.

This independent study page provides practice for Abitur Chemistry. Its editorial learning areas include Structure, bonding and inorganic chemistry; Physical chemistry, amounts and reactions; Organic chemistry and macromolecules; Experimental reasoning and analytical data. The Abitur Chemistry study guide has 4 sections and about 5,389 words.

Structure, bonding, materials and inorganic chemistry

This independent foundation chapter develops how the quantum-mechanical model of the atom explains the layout of the periodic table and the trends you are asked to predict: electron configuration, ionisation energy, atomic and ionic radius, electronegativity, and the evidence available from mass spectra and successive ionisation energies. Atomic number Z = protons; mass number A = protons + neutrons; isotopes differ only in neutrons, ions only in electrons.

1,795 words, about 9 min 02

Physical chemistry, amounts, reactions and equilibria

This independent foundation chapter develops the mole as the currency of chemistry: balancing equations, identifying the limiting reagent, calculating yields and atom economy, and handling concentrations, dilutions and gas volumes confidently. n = m/M; n = cV with V in dm3; n = V/24.0 for a gas at room temperature and pressure, using the value given in the data provided.

2,162 words, about 11 min 03

Organic chemistry and macromolecules

This independent foundation chapter develops nomenclature, functional group recognition, structural, geometric and optical isomerism, reaction mechanisms and types, and the test-tube reactions that distinguish aldehydes, ketones, alkenes and alcohols. Choose the longest chain containing the principal functional group, number to give the lowest locants, and apply the priority order: carboxylic acid ester amide aldehyde ketone alcohol amine alkene alkane.

983 words, about 5 min 04

Experimental reasoning and analytical data

This independent foundation chapter develops identification tests, instrumental analysis, separation methods, accurate titration technique and the treatment of measurement results - the practical skills that decide marks in the written and assessed practical components. Flame tests: Li crimson, Na yellow, K lilac, Ca brick-red, Cu blue-green.

449 words, about 2 min