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IB Chemistry
Structure 1. Models of the particulate nature of matter
Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure
2.1 The ionic model
2.2 The covalent model
2.3 The metallic model
2.4 From models to materials
2.4.1—Bonding continuum
2.4.2—Bonding triangle
2.4.3—Alloys
2.4.4—Polymers
2.4.5—Addition polymers
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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Structure 2. Models of bonding and structure

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Section
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Level
SL

Exam analysis

Most tested topics

  1. The ionic model
  2. The covalent model
  3. The metallic model
  4. From models to materials