Semester 1 Chemistry Exam 2021 Revision Checklist

Exam information:
 Your exam is 8.30-10.15am on Wednesday 26th May.
 You will have 15 minutes reading time and 90 minutes writing time.
 The exam is a total of 80 marks.
 The exam consists of 20 multiple-choice questions and 7 short-answer questions (worth 60 marks).
 You will need a scientific calculator to complete the exam.
 A periodic table will be included with the exam.

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What you Need to Know/Be Able to Do
ATOMIC STRUCTURE AND ELECTRON CONFIGURATION
 Write and interpret isotopic notation. 1.4 pg. 15-17
 Interpret a mass spectrum.
 Calculate the relative atomic mass of elements using relative isotopic mass values and 5.1 pg. 112-114
percentage abundance.
 Calculate the percentage abundance of isotopes using relative isotopic mass values and
relative atomic mass. 5.1 pg. 115
 Interpret the subshell electron configuration of atoms and ions.
 Write the subshell electron configuration of atoms and ions. 1.7 pg. 27-30
TRENDS IN THE PERIODIC TABLE
 Explain what the s-, p- and d- block in the periodic table tell us about the atomic
structure of the elements located in each block. 2.1 pg. 40
 Calculate the core charge of an element. 2.2 pg. 42-44
 Identify the trends in atomic radius, electronegativity, ionisation energy and reactivity 2.2 pg. 44-45
moving from left to right across a period and down a group in the periodic table. 2.3 pg. 47-50
METALS
 Explain each of the following physical properties of metals, with reference to the
metallic bonding model: hardness, high melting and boiling point, malleability and 3.2 pg. 60-61
electrical conductivity.
 Describe how alloying affects the structure of the metallic lattice and the physical
properties of a metal. 3.5 pg. 71
 Explain the difference between a substitutional alloy and an interstitial alloy.
 Describe the heat treatment processes of annealing, quenching and tempering.
 Explain how each heat treatment process affects the grain (crystal) size within a metal.
 Describe how each heat treatment process affects the malleability and hardness of a 3.5 pg. 75
metal.
IONIC COMPOUNDS
 Name ionic compounds. 4.4 pg. 103
 Write the chemical formula of ionic compounds. 4.4 pg. 99-103
 Explain each of the following physical properties of ionic compounds, with reference to
the ionic bonding model: hardness, high melting and boiling point, brittleness and 4.2 pg. 88-90
electrical conductivity in the molten (liquid) and aqueous state but not in the solid state.
 Describe how ionic compounds dissolve in water. 13.3 pg. 321
QUANTIFYING ATOMS AND COMPOUNDS
5.2 pg 118-122
 Convert between mass, moles and number of particles. 5.3 pg. 125-127
 Determine the molar mass of elements and compounds. 5.3 pg. 124-125
 Calculate the percentage composition by mass of elements in a compound. 5.4 pg. 129-130
5.4 pg. 130-132
 Calculate the empirical and molecular formula of a compound. 9.6 pg. 225-228
COVALENT BONDING AND INTERMOLECULAR FORCES
 Identify the shape (geometry) of molecules. 7.1 pg. 156-160
 Identify whether or not a molecule has polar bonds. 7.2 pg. 162-164
 Identify whether a molecule is polar or non-polar. 7.2 pg. 164-165
 Identify the type(s) of intermolecular forces present between different molecules.
 Use an understanding of intermolecular forces to list different molecules in order of 7.3 pg. 167-173
increasing or decreasing melting/boiling point.
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
 Define the term isomer. 9.1 pg. 196-199
 Identify and draw the structural isomers of different hydrocarbons. 9.2 pg. 201-202,
 Draw and name straight-chain and branched alkanes and alkenes. 205-206

 Draw and name organic molecules that possess a functional group (including
haloalkanes, alcohols, carboxylic acids and esters). 9.3 pg. 209-223
 Represent molecules using molecular formula, semi-structural formula and structural
formula. 9.1 pg. 195
 Explain the properties of alkanes and alkenes (including inability to conduct electricity,
malleability and low melting/boiling points). 6.1 pg. 142
 Explain how molecular mass and degree of branching affect the strength of dispersion
forces between hydrocarbons and therefore their melting/boiling point. 9.1 pg. 197
 Use an understanding of intermolecular forces to list different organic molecules in
order of increasing or decreasing melting/boiling point. pg. 21-24 of
 Use an understanding of polarity to list different organic molecules in order of Organic Chemistry
increasing or decreasing solubility. Notes Booklet
 Discuss the different reactions undergone by alkanes and alkenes (i.e. substitution and
addition reactions, respectively). 9.2 pg. 202-203
 Name and draw the products formed in a substitution or addition reaction. (addition)
 Draw a section of a polymer based on the monomer used.
 Identify the monomer used to make a polymer. 10.1 pf. 234-235
 Identify the reaction conditions required for substitution reactions (UV light) and 9.5 pg. 220
esterification reactions (heat and concentrated sulfuric acid). (esterification)
GENERAL CHEMISTRY SKILLS
 Write balanced chemical equations.
 Write answers to calculation-based questions to the correct number of significant
figures. Appendix 2 pg. 576
 Discuss the impact of errors on experimental results.