Slovakia Maturita Chemistry study plan

Draw electron configurations and orbital diagrams for elements up to atomic number 36 and identify their position in the periodic table

Classify bonds as ionic, covalent (polar/nonpolar) or metallic and explain the trends in electronegativity and atomic radius

Balance 15 chemical equations and calculate oxidation numbers for all elements in a compound

Convert between mass, moles, molar volume and number of particles for at least 10 problems

Predict shapes of simple molecules (VSEPR) and identify intermolecular forces for 10 examples

Calculate empirical and molecular formulas from percentage composition data

Solve limiting-reagent and percentage-yield problems for 8 reactions

Explain how the structure of a substance determines its physical properties (melting point, solubility)

Name and draw alkanes, alkenes, alkynes and arenes according to IUPAC rules for 20 structures

Identify and describe substitution, addition, elimination and oxidation reactions of hydrocarbons

Distinguish structural isomers and explain the concept of a functional group

Relate hybridization (sp, sp2, sp3) to the geometry of carbon compounds

Name and classify halogen derivatives, alcohols, aldehydes, ketones, carboxylic acids, esters, amines and amides

Describe characteristic reactions (oxidation, esterification, hydrolysis, condensation) for each functional group

Identify functional groups in common biomolecules (sugars, amino acids, lipids)

Explain the relationship between functional groups and the properties of a molecule

Describe the structure and role of carbohydrates, lipids, proteins and nucleic acids

Explain the basic steps of glycolysis, the Krebs cycle and oxidative phosphorylation, including ATP yield

Distinguish anabolic and catabolic pathways and identify the role of enzymes

Recognize the building blocks and bonds in each class of biomolecule

Apply the first law of thermodynamics and calculate enthalpy changes from given data

Use Le Chatelier's principle to predict the shift in equilibrium for at least 8 systems

Calculate reaction rates and explain the effect of temperature, concentration and catalysts

Calculate pH of strong and weak acids and bases and describe neutralization and titration

Explain the principle of redox reactions and basic electrochemistry (galvanic cells, electrolysis)

Locate the main groups of the periodic table and describe the properties of s-, p- and d-block elements

Write equations for the characteristic reactions of common metals, nonmetals and their oxides

Describe acid-base properties of oxides and hydroxides and the reactions of common inorganic salts

Explain qualitative analysis tests for common cations and anions

List safety rules, hazard symbols and correct handling and disposal of common laboratory chemicals

Describe basic laboratory techniques (filtration, distillation, crystallization, titration) and the apparatus used

Explain the environmental impact of selected industrial processes (combustion, fertilizers, plastics) and the role of green chemistry

Complete a full-length mock exam under timed conditions and review every missed item