School of Chemistry, UNSW

Coloured patterns developing during a chemical reaction

Listed below are the topics covered in a collection of tutorial notes written by lecturers in the School covering topics of interest to high school students studying chemistry. We welcome your feedback on these articles and invite suggestions for other topics which could be included. This set of tutorials will grow over time, so come back occasionally and have a look at the new articles.

How does a catalyst speed up a chemical reaction?
Why should you write energy changes for chemical equations in kJ/mol?
What is the difference between heat and temperature?
What are intermolecular forces?
What is the difference between K and K_a?

Tutorials for High School Students