Chemistry
📅 Exam: 2026-05-15**IB Chemistry** is a **Group 4** subject in the **International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)**. It explores **structure and reactivity through 22 interconnected topics including particulate nature of matter, bonding models, classification of matter, chemical reaction drivers, kinetics, equilibria, and reaction mechanisms**, with a strong focus on **experimental work, practical investigation skills, data analysis, and scientific inquiry**.
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| **Assessment** | **Format** | **SL** | **HL** | **Weighting** |
|----------------|------------|--------|--------|---------------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice questions and data-based experimental questions | 1h 30m | 2h | 36% |
| **Paper 2** | Short-answer and extended-response questions | 1h 30m | 2h 30m | 44% |
| **Internal Assessment** | Scientific investigation (written report, max 3000 words) | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |
The course is available at **Standard Level (SL, 150 teaching hours)** and **Higher Level (HL, 240 teaching hours)**, with **first assessment in 2025**.
### Assessment at a Glance
| **Assessment** | **Format** | **SL** | **HL** | **Weighting** |
|----------------|------------|--------|--------|---------------|
| **Paper 1** | Multiple-choice questions and data-based experimental questions | 1h 30m | 2h | 36% |
| **Paper 2** | Short-answer and extended-response questions | 1h 30m | 2h 30m | 44% |
| **Internal Assessment** | Scientific investigation (written report, max 3000 words) | 10 hours | 10 hours | 20% |