Current syllabus · First assessment 2025
IB · Chemistry
IB Chemistry Study Guide & Review
Connect microscopic models with measurable chemical behavior through Structure and Reactivity, then choose SL or HL for exact resources.
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Syllabus shape
How the Chemistry syllabus is organised
See the top-level syllabus shape across SL and HL. Choose a course level above before opening its exact topics and learning resources.
- 6
- syllabus groups
- 21
- mapped topics
Shared across levels
6 groups- Structure 1. Models of the particulate nature of matter
- Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure
- Structure 3. Classification of matter
- Reactivity 1. What drives chemical reactions?
- Reactivity 2. How much, how fast and how far?
- Reactivity 3. What are the mechanisms of chemical change?
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IB Chemistry questions
This page follows the IB Chemistry guide for first assessment in 2025.
The current course connects chemical ideas through Structure and Reactivity rather than treating topics as isolated lists.
Yes. Both levels include a scientific investigation; exact paper details and weighting are shown on the selected level page.
The levels have different paper durations, marks and syllabus depth, so a level is required before opening assessment details or resources.