Get Better Grades- Study IB Chemistry with Dr Uma Sharma

The Learning Process with Dr Uma Sharma

  1. Gain clear understanding of basics of topics so that complete comprehension is achieved.

  2. Highly interactive sessions customized as per your needs

  3. All Sessions recorded for review any time later. Review the recorded sessions from your I-pad or your mobile also.

  4. Practice Quizzes based on AP Chemistry Syllabus to hone your skills after every session.

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My Teaching Style

For best comprehension, I like to divide my session into two parts:

Learning Using Specially Created Content. I use my own training content which has been specially prepared keeping the needs of students in mind. I focus upon clearing the basics of the subject first before moving on. Detailed explanations provided in a easy to understand manner forms the key to understanding.

Solving problems based on topics covered. At the end of each session I go over the quizzes on the topic with the student which ensures correct assimilation by the student and any gaps in knowledge are clarified. I also provide Chemistry Quizzes for AP Chemistry Exam which students can attempt in their own time and discuss with me during the sessions.


About IB Chemistry Exam

Advanced Placement Chemistry is a course and examination offered by the College Board as a part of the Advanced Placement Program to give American and Canadian high school students the opportunity to demonstrate their abilities and earn college-level credit.


IB Chemistry Grading

The students are awarded a score from 1 out of 7 based on their performance in the IB Chemistry Exam. The schools receieve a breakdown of these grades for each test. These grades determine the students to be rewarded the IB diploma.


The Exam


The IB Chemistry standard level exam has 3 tests


Paper I - 45 Minutes with Multiple choice questions

Total weightage : 20%

The first paper has 30 Multiple Choice questions out of which, 15 are common with HL IB Chemistry. The paper is worth 40 marks and students will not be penalised for incorrect answers. The usage of calculators is not permitted, however, a periodic table will be made available to the students.


Paper II - 75 minutes with short and long form structured questions.

Total weightage : 40%

The second paper has structured question and choice based long answer questions. The use of calculators is permitted as per OCC regulations and a chemistry data booklet will be provided to the students.


Paper III - 60 minutes with short and extended response questions.

Total weightage : 20%

Paper III has 2 sections and covers SL subjects and Optional subjects. Section A contains one data based question and multiple short answer questions based on experimental work. Section B covers short and extended answer questions from the Optional subjects


The remaining 20% of the marks are covered by a practical assessment



IB Chemistry Core topics (HL and SL)



1.1 Introduction to the particulate nature of matter and chemical change

1.2 The mole concept

1.3 Reacting masses and volumes



2.1 The nuclear atom

2.2 Electron configuration



3.1 The Periodic Table

3.2 Periodic Trends



4.1 Ionic bonding and structures

4.2 Covalent bonding

4.3 Covalent structures

4.4 Intermolecular forces

4.5 Metallic bonding



5.1Measuring energy changes

5.2 Hess's Law

5.3 Bond enthalpies



6.1 Collision theory and rates of reaction



7.1 introduction to chemical equilibrium



8.1 Theories of acids and bases

8.2 Properties of acids and bases

8.3 The pH scale

8.4 Strong and weak acids and bases

4.5 Acid deposition



9.1 Oxidation and reduction

9.2 Electrochemical cells



10.1 Fundamentals of organic chemistry

10.2 Functional group chemistry



11.1 Uncertainties and errors in measurement and results

11.2 Graphical techniques

11.3 Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds


Additional IB Chemistry topics for HL only



12.1 Electrons in atoms



13.1 First-row d-block elements

13.2 Coloured complexes



14.1 Further aspects of covalent bonding and structure

14.2 Hybridization



15.1 Energy cycles

15.2 Entropy and spontaneity



16.1 Rate expression and reaction mechanism

16.2 Activation energy



17.1 The Equilibrium Law



18.1 Lewis acids and bases

18.2 Calculations involving acids and bases

18.3 pH curves



19.1 Electrochemical cells



20.1 Types of organic reactions

20.2 Synthetic routes

20.3 Stereoisomerism



21.1 Spectroscopic identification of organic compounds


Optional Subject Choices for IB Chemistry



1.1 Materials science introduction

1.2 Metals and inductively coupled plasma (ICP) spectroscopy

1.3Catalysts

1.4 Liquid crystals

1.5 Nanotechnology

1.6 Polymers

1.7Environmental impact of plastics



2.1 Superconducting metals and X-ray crystallography

2.2 Condensation polymers

2.3 Environmental impact—heavy metals



3.1 Introduction to biochemistry

3.2 Proteins and Enzymes

3.3 Lipids

3.4 Carbohydrates

3.5 Vitamins

3.6 Biochemistry and the environment



4.1Protiens and Enzymes

4.2 Nucleic acids

4.3 Biological pigments

4.4 Stereochemistry in biomolecules



5.1Energy sources

5.2 Fossil fuels

5.3 Nuclear fusion and fission

5.4 Solar energy

5.5 Environmental impact—global warming



6.1 Electrochemistry, rechargeable batteries and fuel cells

6.2 Nuclear fusion and nuclear fission

6.3 Photovoltaic cells and dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSC)



7.1 Aspirin and penicillin

7.2 Opiates

7.3 pH regulation of the stomach

7.4 Antiviral medications

7.5 Environmental impact of some medications



8.1 Taxol—a chiral auxiliary case study (HL ONLY)

8.2 Nuclear medicine

8.3 Drug detection and analysis


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