IB Chemistry›Structure 3›3.1 The Periodic Table
3.1

The Periodic Table

From the architecture of elements to transition metal colour theory.

SL & HL CORE

3.1.1 Architecture of the Periodic Table

Groups, periods, blocks, metals vs non-metals.

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3.1.2 Periodic Trends

Atomic radius, ionic radius, IE, electronegativity.

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3.1.3 Period 3 Oxides

Basic → amphoteric → acidic character shift.

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HL EXTENSION

3.1.4 Advanced Trends & Discontinuities

IE anomalies as evidence for sub-shells.

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3.1.5 Transition Elements

d-block definition, variable oxidation, catalysis, magnetism.

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3.1.6 Complex Ions & Color

Crystal field theory, d-d transitions, spectrochemical series.

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← 2.4 Materials Next: 3.2 Functional Groups →