Chemistry HL

Reactivity 3. What are the mechanisms of chemical change?

Chemistry syllabus topic from the 2025 structure/reactivity roadmap.

Balance complex redox equations using half-equations Use electrochemical cell notation and Nernst reasoning Analyse electrolysis products and quantitative electrolysis Explain nucleophilic substitution mechanisms Explain electrophilic addition mechanisms Explain electrophilic substitution in aromatic systems Analyse organic synthesis pathways Evaluate stereochemistry and reaction selectivity Use advanced uncertainty propagation in chemistry data Evaluate IA-style chemistry methodology and validity