ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry
6.2.3.2Trends in chemical properties
Trends in chemical properties in ZIMSEC A-Level Chemistry: what the syllabus expects you to know, the learning objectives and how to practise.
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Learning objectives
What the syllabus expects you to be able to do.
- 6.2.3.2.1Explain the variations in bonding, acid-base nature and thermal stability of the oxides in oxidation states II and IV.
- 6.2.3.2.2Describe the bonding, molecular shape and volatility of the tetrachlorides and explain their reactions with water in terms of structure and bonding.
- 6.2.3.2.3Describe the relative stability of the higher and lower oxidation states in the oxides and in aqueous solution.
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Group IV oxides and chlorides, and the +2 and +4 oxidation states
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