IB Chemistry provides students with a deep understanding of the principles of chemistry while developing critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical laboratory skills. The course bridges theory and experiment, allowing learners to explore how chemistry explains the physical world around us — from atomic structure to environmental chemistry and biochemistry.
IB Chemistry is offered at two levels: Standard Level (SL) and Higher Level (HL). Both levels cover the same core topics, but HL students study additional material in greater depth and complexity.
Stoichiometric Relationships – Understanding the quantitative basis of chemical reactions.
Atomic Structure – Exploring subatomic particles, electron configuration, and isotopes.
Periodicity – Trends in the periodic table and how they affect chemical behavior.
Chemical Bonding and Structure – Ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding; molecular geometry.
Energetics/Thermochemistry – Enthalpy changes, Hess’s Law, and energy cycles.
Chemical Kinetics – Reaction rates, collision theory, and catalysis.
Equilibrium – Dynamic equilibrium and Le Chatelier’s Principle.
Acids and Bases – pH, titration curves, and acid–base calculations.
Redox Processes – Oxidation, reduction, and electrochemical cells.
Organic Chemistry – Functional groups, reaction mechanisms, and isomerism.
Measurement and Data Processing – Uncertainty, significant figures, and data analysis.
