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AQA A-level Chemistry 7405

118 points in 3 topics, with AQA's codes and titles.

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3.1 Physical chemistry

3.1.1 Atomic structure
3.1.1.1 Fundamental particles
3.1.1.2 Mass number and isotopes
3.1.1.3 Electron configuration
3.1.2 Amount of substance
3.1.2.1 Relative atomic mass and relative molecular mass
3.1.2.2 The mole and the Avogadro constant
3.1.2.3 The ideal gas equation
3.1.2.4 Empirical and molecular formula
3.1.2.5 Balanced equations and associated calculations
3.1.3 Bonding
3.1.3.1 Ionic bonding
3.1.3.2 Nature of covalent and dative covalent bonds
3.1.3.3 Metallic bonding
3.1.3.4 Bonding and physical properties
3.1.3.5 Shapes of simple molecules and ions
3.1.3.6 Bond polarity
3.1.3.7 Forces between molecules
3.1.4 Energetics
3.1.4.1 Enthalpy change
3.1.4.2 Calorimetry
3.1.4.3 Applications of Hess’s law
3.1.4.4 Bond enthalpies
3.1.5 Kinetics
3.1.5.1 Collision theory
3.1.5.2 Maxwell–Boltzmann distribution
3.1.5.3 Effect of temperature on reaction rate
3.1.5.4 Effect of concentration and pressure
3.1.5.5 Catalysts
3.1.6 Chemical equilibria, Le Chatelier’s principle and Kc
3.1.6.1 Chemical equilibria and Le Chatelier's principle
3.1.6.2 Equilibrium constant Kc for homogeneous systems
3.1.7 Oxidation, reduction and redox equations
3.1.8 Thermodynamics (A-level only)
3.1.8.1 Born–Haber cycles (A-level only)
3.1.8.2 Gibbs free-energy change, ∆G, and entropy change, ∆S (A-level only)
3.1.9 Rate equations (A-level only)
3.1.9.1 Rate equations (A-level only)
3.1.9.2 Determination of rate equation (A-level only)
3.1.10 Equilibrium constant Kp for homogeneous systems (A-level only)
3.1.11 Electrode potentials and electrochemical cells (A-level only)
3.1.11.1 Electrode potentials and cells (A-level only)
3.1.11.2 Commercial applications of electrochemical cells (A-level only)
3.1.12 Acids and bases (A-level only)
3.1.12.1 Brønsted–Lowry acid–base equilibria in aqueous solution (A-level only)
3.1.12.2 Definition and determination of pH (A-level only)
3.1.12.3 The ionic product of water, Kw (A-level only)
3.1.12.4 Weak acids and bases Ka for weak acids (A-level only)
3.1.12.5 pH curves, titrations and indicators (A-level only)
3.1.12.6 Buffer action (A-level only)

3.2 Inorganic chemistry

3.2.1 Periodicity
3.2.1.1 Classification
3.2.1.2 Physical properties of Period 3 elements
3.2.2 Group 2, the alkaline earth metals
3.2.3 Group 7(17), the halogens
3.2.3.1 Trends in properties
3.2.3.2 Uses of chlorine and chlorate(I)
3.2.4 Properties of Period 3 elements and their oxides (A-level only)
3.2.5 Transition metals (A-level only)
3.2.5.1 General properties of transition metals (A-level only)
3.2.5.2 Substitution reactions (A-level only)
3.2.5.3 Shapes of complex ions (A-level only)
3.2.5.4 Formation of coloured ions (A-level only)
3.2.5.5 Variable oxidation states (A-level only)
3.2.5.6 Catalysts (A-level only)
3.2.6 Reactions of ions in aqueous solution (A-level only)

3.3 Organic chemistry

3.3.1 Introduction to organic chemistry
3.3.1.1 Nomenclature
3.3.1.2 Reaction mechanisms
3.3.1.3 Isomerism
3.3.2 Alkanes
3.3.2.1 Fractional distillation of crude oil
3.3.2.2 Modification of alkanes by cracking
3.3.2.3 Combustion of alkanes
3.3.2.4 Chlorination of alkanes
3.3.3 Halogenoalkanes
3.3.3.1 Nucleophilic substitution
3.3.3.2 Elimination
3.3.3.3 Ozone depletion
3.3.4 Alkenes
3.3.4.1 Structure, bonding and reactivity
3.3.4.2 Addition reactions of alkenes
3.3.4.3 Addition polymers
3.3.5 Alcohols
3.3.5.1 Alcohol production
3.3.5.2 Oxidation of alcohols
3.3.5.3 Elimination
3.3.6 Organic analysis
3.3.6.1 Identification of functional groups by test-tube reactions
3.3.6.2 Mass spectrometry
3.3.6.3 Infrared spectroscopy
3.3.7 Optical isomerism (A-level only)
3.3.8 Aldehydes and ketones (A-level only)
3.3.9 Carboxylic acids and derivatives (A-level only)
3.3.9.1 Carboxylic acids and esters (A-level only)
3.3.9.2 Acylation (A-level only)
3.3.10 Aromatic chemistry (A-level only)
3.3.10.1 Bonding (A-level only)
3.3.10.2 Electrophilic substitution (A-level only)
3.3.11 Amines (A-level only)
3.3.11.1 Preparation (A-level only)
3.3.11.2 Base properties (A-level only)
3.3.11.3 Nucleophilic properties (A-level only)
3.3.12 Polymers (A-level only)
3.3.12.1 Condensation polymers (A-level only)
3.3.12.2 Biodegradability and disposal of polymers (A-level only)
3.3.13 Amino acids, proteins and DNA (A-level only)
3.3.13.1 Amino acids (A-level only)
3.3.13.2 Proteins (A-level only)
3.3.13.3 Enzymes (A-level only)
3.3.13.4 DNA (A-level only)
3.3.13.5 Action of anticancer drugs (A-level only)
3.3.14 Organic synthesis (A-level only)
3.3.15 Nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy (A-level only)
3.3.16 Chromatography (A-level only)