Amount of substance
n = m / M_r Cambridge International A Level 9701
⚗️ Cambridge International A Level Chemistry Formula Sheet 2026
Thermodynamics, kinetics, equilibria, organic calculations and analytical chemistry formulas curated for Cambridge 9701 papers.
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From enthalpy changes to electrode potentials and titration steps, this sheet keeps the essential relationships at your fingertips. Combine them with careful units and stoichiometry to present precise, examiner-friendly answers.
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Thermodynamics and energetics equations
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Electrochemistry potentials and cell emf
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Titration & volumetric analysis reminders
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Organic yield and empirical calculations
Amount of substance & energetics
Moles, gas law, and enthalpy cycles.
Ideal gas
p Pa, V m³, n mol, R = 8.31 J/(mol·K), T K.
p V = n R T Hess’s law
ΔH_route = Σ ΔH_steps Standard enthalpy of formation cycle
Elements in standard states.
ΔH_f from cycle sums (Born–Haber etc.) Bond enthalpy estimate
ΔH ≈ Σ D(bonds broken) − Σ D(bonds formed) Calorimetry
q = m c ΔT Topic Focus
Signs & states
- Always include state symbols in thermodynamic equations where required.
- Lattice enthalpy definitions must match ionic gas species.
Kinetics
Rates, orders, and Arrhenius.
Rate
rate = − d[A]/dt (etc.) Rate constant & order
Example first order in A.
rate = k [A]^m [B]^n Half-life (first order)
t½ = ln 2 / k Arrhenius
A pre-exponential, E_a activation energy.
k = A e^(−E_a / (R T)) Topic Focus
Experiments
- Initial rates method avoids product interference.
- Plot ln k vs 1/T for E_a from gradient.
Equilibria
Kc, Kp, and acid–base.
Kc
K_c = [products]^stoich / [reactants]^stoich (balanced equation) Kp (partial pressures)
Gases only; powers from stoichiometry.
K_p = Π (p_products)^ν / Π (p_reactants)^ν K_w
Water autoionisation.
K_w = [H⁺][OH⁻] = 10^(−14) at 25 °C pH
pH = −log₁₀[H⁺] Henderson–Hasselbalch (buffer)
pH = pK_a + log₁₀([A⁻]/[HA]) Nernst (electrochemical)
298 K form.
E = E° − (R T / n F) ln Q Topic Focus
Units
- Kp may require pressure units consistent with data (Pa or atm as defined).
- Partial pressure: mole fraction × total pressure.
Electrochemistry
Cells and electrolysis.
Charge
Q = I t Faraday
Q = n F (n moles of electrons) Standard cell potential
Reduction potentials.
E°_cell = E°_cathode − E°_anode ΔG & E
ΔG = − n F E Topic Focus
Electrolysis
- Discharge order depends on electrode potentials and concentration.
- Use n correctly when scaling mass deposited: m = Q M / (n F).
Organic & analysis (tools)
Yields, spectroscopy scale, and basic ratios.
Percentage yield
% yield = (actual / theoretical) × 100% Atom economy
AE = (M_r desired / Σ M_r reactants) × 100% Retention time (chromatography)
Qualitative comparison.
Higher affinity for stationary phase → longer t_R typically.
Topic Focus
Mechanisms
- Curly arrows show electron pair movement; identify nucleophile/electrophile roles.
- Stereochemistry: E/Z, R/S where chiral centres change.
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Formulas align with the Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry (9701) syllabus and data booklet tables.
Standard constants: F = 9.65×10⁴ C mol⁻¹, R = 8.31 J mol⁻¹ K⁻¹, Avogadro’s number = 6.02×10²³ mol⁻¹.