Free IB Chemistry Notes (SL and HL)
You can get free IB DP Chemistry notes, organised by topic, on the Tutopiya Learning Portal, for both SL and HL. The table below links each part of the course to its notes. Use them to learn the content, then practise with past-paper-style questions and markschemes.
Key takeaways
- Free Chemistry notes are on the portal at SL and HL.
- The course was restructured for exams from May 2025, so check any older notes against the current subject guide.
- The internal assessment counts towards your final grade, so plan it alongside your content revision.
- Notes alone rarely secure a 7. Combine them with active recall and timed practice.
How IB DP Chemistry is assessed
| Component | Level | What it involves |
|---|---|---|
| Paper 1 | SL and HL | Paper 1A multiple choice and Paper 1B data-based questions |
| Paper 2 | SL and HL | Short-answer and extended-response questions |
| Internal assessment | SL and HL | Scientific investigation, 20% of the grade |
Free Chemistry notes by topic
The current IB Chemistry course, first examined in May 2025, is organised into Structure and Reactivity. The portal groups its notes by topic, so the table maps each part of the current course to the matching portal pages.
| Part of the current course | Portal notes |
|---|---|
| Structure 1: Models of the particulate nature of matter | Atomic structure, Stoichiometric relationships |
| Structure 2: Models of bonding and structure | Chemical bonding and structure |
| Structure 3: Classification of matter | Periodicity, Organic chemistry |
| Reactivity 1: What drives chemical reactions? | Energetics |
| Reactivity 2: How much, how fast and how far? | Stoichiometric relationships, Chemical kinetics, Equilibrium |
| Reactivity 3: What are the mechanisms of chemical change? | Acids and bases, Redox processes, Organic chemistry |
| Skills and the inquiry process | Measurement and data processing, Chemistry skills, Inquiry process |
What good Chemistry notes look like
- Map old topics to the new framework. Most content carries over from the previous course, but it is organised differently. Use the table above to check coverage.
- Mechanisms and equations. Organic mechanisms, redox half-equations and equilibrium expressions need worked practice.
- Data booklet. Learn what is in the data booklet so your notes focus on what you must remember.
How to revise with free notes
- Start from the subject guide. Tick off each topic as you finish its notes, at your level.
- Read, then close the notes. Write down what you remember, then check the gaps.
- Practise questions. Use past-paper-style questions for each topic, then full timed papers closer to the exam.
- Mark with markschemes. Add missing key terms and steps to your notes.
- Protect IA time. Schedule internal assessment work so it doesn’t crowd out revision.
Common mistakes
- Using old-syllabus notes without checking the new course content
- Calculation slips in stoichiometry and energetics
- Not practising data-based Paper 1B questions
Other free and low-cost IB sources
- Your school’s subject guide and specimen papers: the definitive list of what is assessed. IB past papers are sold through the IB’s official store, so ask your school what it already has.
- Revision Village, Clastify and similar platforms: useful for practice questions and IA examples, with free and paid tiers. See websites like Save My Exams for IB.
- Our IB resources hub: free IB study materials, formula sheets and past papers.
When notes aren’t enough
If one topic or paper keeps costing marks, a one-to-one IB tutor who teaches your subject and level can find the gap quickly. Tutopiya tutors set their own rates, plans start from 4 hours a month, and the trial lesson is free with no card required.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I get free IB Chemistry notes? +
The Tutopiya Learning Portal has free IB DP Chemistry notes for SL and HL, organised by topic and linked on this page. Your school's subject guide and specimen papers are the other essential free source.
Do old IB Chemistry notes cover the new syllabus? +
Much of the content carries over, but the current course, first examined in May 2025, is organised into Structure and Reactivity and has some changes in content and assessment. Check old notes against the current subject guide.
Are free notes enough for a 7 in IB Chemistry? +
Rarely on their own. Use notes to learn the content, practise with past-paper-style questions and markschemes, and plan the internal assessment early.
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