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International Baccalaureate (IB Board) 12th IB Diploma Programme Chemistry HL P1 [TZ1] Papers are designed to test the candidate’s knowledge of the fundamentals of chemistry. The topics covered broadly include calculation of approximate molar mass, empirical and molecular formulas, the writing of balanced equations when certain data are given to the students, hydrogen spectrum and its various facets, energy needed for electrons, atoms and protons, sums based on the atomic structure, the electronic configuration of ions, detailed study of the periodic table and questions from the various groups and their properties, relative boiling and melting points of compounds, intermolecular forces between compounds and so on. The questions are mainly equation or numerical-based and hence can be quite high scoring. The other topics covered in the International Baccalaureate (IB Board) 12th IB Diploma Programme Chemistry HL P1 [TZ1] Papers include exothermic and endothermic reactions and pH balance.