S3.2 Combining Analytical Techniques, HL (IBDP Chemistry)

BUNDLE S3.2 Functional Groups: Classification of Organic Compounds, SL & HL (IBDP Chemistry)

This bundle of PowerPoints covers S3.2 Functional groups: Classification of organic compounds for IBDP Chemistry (first examination 2025), including naming, isomerism and analytical techniques. It provides a complete, structured sequence of lessons to build students’ understanding of organic chemistry from foundational concepts through to HL analysis skills. Functional groups are specific groups of atoms within organic molecules that determine their chemical properties and reactions. By identifying functional groups, chemists can classify compounds, predict reactivity and systematically name molecules. This bundle supports students in developing these essential skills, progressing from basic formula types through to spectroscopy and structural determination. This fully editable bundle includes 12 PowerPoint (.pptx) lessons, carefully sequenced to support both SL and HL teaching. Early lessons focus on foundational knowledge such as types of formula, homologous series and nomenclature, before progressing into structural and stereoisomerism. The later lessons develop higher-level analytical skills, including mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, ¹H NMR and combining techniques to identify unknown compounds. The bundle includes: • Lesson 1: Types of Formula • Lesson 2: Functional Groups • Lesson 3: Homologous Series • Lesson 4–5: Nomenclature (straight-chain and branched-chain) • Lesson 6: Structural Isomerism • Lesson 7–8 (HL): Stereoisomerism (cis–trans and optical) • Lesson 9–12 (HL): Mass spectrometry, IR spectroscopy, ¹H NMR and combining analytical techniques Across the lessons, you will find: • Retrieval starter activities and clear key definitions • Step-by-step explanations and worked examples • Visual representations of structures and isomers • Links between structure, bonding and analytical data • Practice questions with answers for consolidation This bundle is ideal for teaching the full S3.2 topic or for structured revision, helping students build confidence in organic chemistry and prepare effectively for IB exam questions. File types included: • 12 editable PowerPoint (.pptx) files Last updated: 2026 – improved lesson sequencing, added HL analytical content, and enhanced practice questions aligned to IB assessment objectives.