BMAT Chemistry for BMAT (Section 2)1. BMAT Atomic Structure- Subatomic particles: protons, neutrons, and electrons
- Atomic number and mass number
- Isotopes and their importance
- Electronic configuration and energy levels
- Electron arrangement in atoms and ions
2. BMAT The Periodic Table- Organization and structure of the periodic table
- Periods and groups
- Trends in atomic radius, ionization energy, and electronegativity
- Relationship between electronic configuration and position on the periodic table
- The importance of the periodic table in predicting chemical properties
3. BMAT Chemical Reactions, Formulae and Equations- Chemical reactions and their types (e.g., synthesis, decomposition, combustion)
- Balancing chemical equations
- Writing chemical formulas and naming compounds
- Stoichiometry and calculations involving chemical equations
- Conservation of mass in chemical reactions
4. BMAT Quantitative Chemistry- Mole concept and Avogadro's number
- Calculations involving moles, mass, and volume
- Concentration and molarity
- Percentage composition and empirical formulas
- Gas laws and calculations involving gases
5. BMAT Oxidation, Reduction and Redox- Oxidation numbers and their determination
- Redox reactions and their importance
- Balancing redox equations
- Oxidizing and reducing agents
- Electrochemical cells and their components
6. BMAT Chemical Bonding, Structure and Properties- Types of chemical bonds (ionic, covalent, metallic)
- Lewis dot structures and electron sharing
- Intermolecular forces and their effects on physical properties
- Molecular geometry and polarity
- Bond energy and bond length
7. BMAT Group Chemistry- Group 1 (alkali metals), Group 2 (alkaline earth metals), and Group 7 (halogens)
- Trends in reactivity, atomic radius, and melting/boiling points within groups
- Properties and uses of elements within each group
- Comparative study of elements within a group
8. BMAT Separation Techniques- Filtration, evaporation, and distillation
- Chromatography and its types (e.g., paper chromatography, gas chromatography)
- Centrifugation and decantation
- Extraction methods (e.g., solvent extraction, steam distillation)
9. BMAT Acids, Bases and Salts- Definitions of acids and bases (Arrhenius, Bronsted-Lowry, and Lewis)
- pH scale and calculations involving pH and pOH
- Acid-base titrations and indicators
- Neutralization reactions and salts
- Properties and uses of common acids and bases
10. BMAT Rates of Reaction- Factors affecting the rate of a chemical reaction (e.g., concentration, temperature, catalysts)
- Collision theory and activation energy
- Rate equations and rate constants
- Graphical representation of reaction rates
- Order of reaction and rate-determining step
11. BMAT Energetics- Endothermic and exothermic reactions
- Enthalpy change and energy diagrams
- Hess's law and enthalpy calculations
- Bond enthalpy and enthalpy of formation
- Calorimetry and heat calculations
12. BMAT Electrolysis- Electrolytic cells and their components
- Electrolysis of molten compounds and aqueous solutions
- Faraday's laws of electrolysis
- Applications of electrolysis
- Electroplating and electrorefining
13. BMAT Organic Chemistry- Introduction to organic chemistry and carbon compounds
- Functional groups and their properties
- Nomenclature and naming organic compounds
- Isomerism and its types
- Reactions of alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes
14. BMAT Metals- Properties and reactivity of metals
- Extraction of metals from ores
- Corrosion and methods of prevention
- Alloys and their importance
- Uses of metals in everyday life
15. BMAT Particle Theory- Kinetic theory of matter
- States of matter and their properties
- Changes of state and energy changes
- Ideal gas behavior and the gas laws
- Diffusion and effusion of gases
16. BMAT Chemical Tests- Qualitative analysis techniques
- Tests for common ions and functional groups
- Flame tests and precipitation reactions
- Test for gases and their identification
- Color changes and indicators
17. BMAT Air and Water- Composition and properties of air
- Pollutants and their effects on air quality
- Water as a solvent and its properties
- Water treatment processes and purification
- Importance of water in biological systems
This course is helpful for the following exams: BMAT