The IB Chemistry SL/HL course at FenDoDo is designed to help students master both Standard Level and Higher Level IB Chemistry, from core concepts to advanced applications. Our expert tutors provide personalized instruction, targeted exam strategies, and comprehensive support for Internal Assessments (IA) and the final exams. Whether you’re building your foundation or aiming for a 6 or 7, our course empowers you with the skills and confidence to excel.
Course Content
- Core Topics (SL & HL):
- Stoichiometric Relationships
- Atomic Structure
- Periodic Table & Periodicity
- Chemical Bonding & Structure
- Energetics/Thermochemistry
- Chemical Kinetics
- Equilibrium
- Acids & Bases
- Redox Processes
- Organic Chemistry
- Measurement & Data Processing
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- Additional HL Topics:
- Further Atomic Structure
- Advanced Bonding
- Further Organic Chemistry
- Option Topics (e.g. Materials, Biochemistry, Energy, Medicinal Chemistry)
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- Practical Skills: Experimental design, lab techniques, and data analysis.
- Internal Assessment (IA): Guidance on research questions, experiment design, analysis, and writing for top marks.
- Exam Preparation: Practice past papers, master markschemes, and learn examiner expectations for Paper 1, 2, and 3.
Exam Structure
- External Assessment
- Paper 1 (SL: 45 min, HL: 1 hr) — Multiple-choice questions covering core chemistry concepts and option topics (HL includes additional higher-level material).
- Paper 2 (SL: 1 hr 15 min, HL: 2 hr) — Short-answer and extended-response questions testing concept application, problem-solving, and experimental interpretation.
- Paper 3 (SL: 1 hr, HL: 1 hr 15 min) — Section on experimental design, data analysis, and practical skills; HL includes higher-level questions on options.
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- Internal Assessment (IA)
- Students complete an individual investigation, including experimental design, data collection, analysis, and evaluation of a research question in chemistry.
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Skills Developed
- Critical scientific thinking and problem-solving
- Experimental and lab skills
- Data interpretation and analysis
- IB Chemistry exam strategies and time management
- Effective IA research, writing, and presentation
- Real-world application of chemistry concepts
Who Should Take IB Chemistry?
- IB students (SL or HL) aiming to improve grades or target top scores
- Students seeking support on challenging topics, labs, or IA
- Learners wanting to build a strong foundation for university science courses
- Anyone preparing for final IB Chemistry exams
College Credit
Many U.S. colleges grant credit or advanced placement for high IB Chemistry SL or HL scores. This can satisfy introductory chemistry or lab course requirements, allowing students to advance to higher-level chemistry, biochemistry, or STEM courses earlier in their college curriculum.
- SL (Standard Level): Often qualifies for introductory chemistry courses
- HL (Higher Level): Often qualifies for first-year college-level chemistry courses, depending on the institution
