IB Chemistry SL - 2024

IB Chemistry Standard Level is a rigorous course for curious and scientifically oriented students who aspire to understand, establish, and interpret connections between chemistry concepts and their application in daily life.

Questionbank

All the questions you could need! Sorted by topic and arranged by difficulty, with mark schemes and video solutions for every question.

Practice Exams

Choose your revision tool! Contains topic quizzes for focused study, Revision Village mock exams covering the whole syllabus, and the revision ladder to precisely target your learning.

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Key Concepts

Helpful refreshers summarizing exactly what you need to know about the most important concepts covered in the course.

Past Papers

Full worked solutions to all past paper questions, taught by experienced IB instructors.

Course Structure and Content

IB Chemistry SL consists of the following 11 topics: Stoichiometric Relationships, Atomic Structure, Periodicity, Chemical Bonding & Structure, Energetics/thermochemistry, Chemical Kinetics, Equilibrium, Acids & Bases, Redox Processes, Organic Chemistry, and Measurement & Data Processing.

In addition, the program offers four Options, of which each student chooses one: Materials, Biochemistry, Energy, and Medicinal Chemistry. In the Higher Level course, students are expected to study extension material of a more challenging nature within the chosen Option.

The end of the academic year culminates with a summative assessment that includes three written papers. To cover the core content, students sit for examination papers 1 and 2. Paper 1 consists of 30 multiple-choice questions. Paper 2 consists of short-answer and extended-response questions worth 50 marks, which test the ability of the student to make connections between multiple topics within the syllabus and apply theoretical, practical, and mathematical knowledge. Paper 3 consists of short-answer and data-based questions worth 35 marks maximum that assess the options and the student’s data analysis skills.

New Science Syllabus

The International Baccalaureate has introduced a new IB Chemistry SL syllabus for first examinations in May 2025. While many concepts of the current syllabus were kept, some were removed, and some new concepts and skills were introduced. There are no longer Options in the new syllabus, but some of the concepts in the Options from the older syllabus are now embedded within the core content. Be ready for some new content presented by Revision Village that aligns perfectly with the new curriculum!

Tips for Success

Regular studying: try not to review only the night before the test! A suggestion would be to test yourself on each completed subtopic at your school using the RV question bank!
Make the most out of your laboratory work: hands-on experiments and investigations allow you to put into practice all of the theoretical knowledge you have acquired. Be focused during those sessions since they will increase your understanding and facilitate learning.
Stay motivated: working hard, keeping a positive mindset, and having a clear goal will result in excellent results at the end of your IB journey. When facing difficulties in comprehending or applying new concepts, you can now employ our Chatbot, Newton AI; it will be more than happy to help you!

How does RV help maximize your academic results?

RV IB Chemistry SL offers you a unique learning experience. You can access various revision tools to help you achieve the best results in your IB exam. The website provides a vast question bank, topic and subtopic quizzes, mock exams, revision ladders, and prediction exams.

What adds to your experience with RV is the website's inviting interface. It is user-friendly and color-coded, so each subject owns its color, related diagrams, and drawings.

We aim to give you an easy, productive, and fun experience while exploring all our tools! So, enjoy the ride!