By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Outline the concepts of matter, elements and compounds
• List the states of matter and outline their properties
• Describe the behaviour of ideal gases and liquids
• Compare distinct types of crystal lattices (ionic, metallic or covalent lattices)
• Define the atom, the atomic number (Z), the mass number (A), isotopes and ions
• Discuss the structure of atoms and their subatomic particles: protons, neutrons and electrons
• Identify the atomic number of hydrogen, oxygen and other elements
• Calculate the mass number (A)
• Explain how positive ions (cations) and negative ions (anion) form
• Recognise the long and the short form of the electronic configuration
• Write the electronic configuration for different elements and positive and negative ions
• Explain the variables that affect element ionisation energy

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘relative atomic’ and ‘molecular masses’, the ‘mole’ and ‘Avogadro's Constant’
• Explain how to use the relative formula mass and the mass spectrometer
• Identify and write a chemical equation and its parts
• List the steps of balancing a chemical equation
• Describe how to deduce the stoichiometry of a reaction
• State the notions of ionic and covalent compounds
• Indicate the relationship between bond length and bond energy and reactivity
• Discuss the shapes of molecules and electron-pair repulsion theory
• Recognise the various types of hybridisation
• Summarise the factors that affect the strength of the metallic bonds and the properties of metals
• Outline the links between chemical bonding and physical characteristics and solubility of substances

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define ‘enthalpy’
• Describe the different types of enthalpy changes
• Indicate the enthalpy changes of exothermic and endothermic reactions
• List the standard conditions used to obtain standard enthalpy
• Discuss Hess's Law and the enthalpy cycle diagram
• Outline the notions of lattice energy and lattice enthalpy
• Explain the concept of electron affinity 
• Summarise the factors that affect lattice energy
• Describe the ion polarisation and variables that impact it
• Outline Fajans’ rules for predicting the type of formed bond

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Summarise the five basic types of chemical reaction
• Outline the concept of oxidation numbers and the rules for calculating them
• Explain redox reactions
• List the steps involved in balancing the ionic equations
• State the groups of inorganic compounds
• Define ‘reversible reactions’ and compare acids and bases
• Discuss Le Chatelier’s principle and the Brønsted-Lowry theory of acids and bases
• Recognise the differences between strong and weak acids and bases
• State the different types of arrows used in chemical equations
• Describe the rate of a chemical reaction and the factors influencing it
• Recall the benefits of using enzymes in the biotechnological industry

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Indicate the metals and non-metals positions on the Periodic Table
• Discuss the periodicity of physical properties
• Describe periodic patterns of first ionisation energies and atomic and ionic radii
• Outline the pattern of the first ionisation energy of period 3 elements
• Summarise the period 3 melting points and electrical conductivity pattern
• Discuss the periodicity of chemical properties
• Describe period 3 metals, non-metals and metalloid reactions with oxygen and chlorine
• Distinguish the period 3 oxidation states of oxides
• Explain the reaction of period 3 metal, metalloid and non-metal oxides with water
• Identify the acidic, basic and amphoteric nature of period 3 oxides
• Summarise the properties of period 3 chlorides

By the end of this coursee, you will be able to:

• Discuss group 2 elements or alkaline earth metals
• Recognise the group 2 elements and their electronic structures
• Describe the physical and chemical properties of group 2 elements
• Explain the reaction of group 2 elements with oxygen, water and dilute acids
• Outline the differences between group 2 carbonates and nitrates decomposition
• List the uses of group 2 elements in industry
• Discuss the group 17 elements, also known as halogens
• Summarise the physical and chemical properties of group 17 elements
• Explain the group 17 elements' reaction with metals, non-metals and hydrogen
• Outline the group 17 elements' reactivity around electronegativity
• Describe halide ions reactions with concentrated sulphuric acid
• Indicate the industrial application of halogens and their compounds

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define nitrogen, sulfur and transition elements
• Identify the reasons for the low reactivity of nitrogen gas
• Describe the preparation of ammonia in the laboratory
• Recognise the uses of ammonia and ammonium compounds
• Summarise the physical properties and manufacture of sulfur
• Indicate the steps of sulfuric acid manufacture
• Outline the difference between transition and s-block elements
• Discuss the formation of coordination bonds
• State the stereoisomerism of transition element complexes
• List the substitution of ligands and stability constants of complexes
• Explain how the colors of transition elements originate

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

• Define the term "organic compounds"
• Describe the empirical, molecular and structural formulas of organic compounds
• Discuss the 2D representation of organic compounds using the displayed and skeletal formula
• Summarise the 3D displays of organic compounds
• Outline the role of bonding in organic molecules
• List the different types of structural isomerism, stereoisomerism and geometrical and optical isomers
• Indicate various examples of electrophiles and nucleophiles
• State the different types of organic reactions