IB Chemistry II is an advanced, second-year chemistry course that builds on the foundational knowledge and laboratory skills developed in IB Chemistry I. Students deepen their understanding of chemical principles through quantitative problem-solving, experimental investigation, and data analysis while preparing for either the IB Chemistry SL or HL examination.
Students will participate in one authenitic hands-on learning experience per week for 1 hr each, and on average 15 wet labs throughout the durration of the course. These labs may include but are not limited to:
Determining Enthalpy Changes Using Calorimetry
Investigating Reaction Rates and Activation Energy
Equilibrium Shifts and Le Châtelier’s Principle
Acid–Base Titration and pH Curve Analysis
Buffer Capacity and pH Control Investigation
Redox Titration Using Potassium Permanganate
Electrochemical Cells and Cell Potential Measurement
Electrolysis of Aqueous Solutions
Identifying Functional Groups through Organic Reactions
Synthesis and Purification of an Organic Compound