Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Coursebook with CD-ROM

Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Coursebook with CD-ROM

Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Coursebook with CD-ROM

2nd Edition
Lawrie Ryan, Roger Norris
July 2014
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9781107638457

Fully revised and updated content matching the Cambridge International AS & A Level Chemistry syllabus (9701).

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Overview

Endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations, Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Coursebook comprehensively covers all the knowledge and skills students need for AS/A Level Chemistry 9701 (first examination 2016).Written by renowned experts in Chemistry, Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Coursebook is written in an accessible style with international learners in mind. The Coursebook is easy to navigate with colour-coded sections to differentiate between AS and A Level content. Self-assessment questions allow learners to track their progression and exam-style questions help learners to prepare thoroughly for their examinations. Contemporary contexts and applications are discussed throughout enhancing the relevance and interest for learners.

Features

  • Clearly colour-coded sections throughout differentiate between AS and A Level content, making navigation through the text simple and intuitive.
  • Formative assessment in the form of self assessment questions throughout each chapter allow learners to track their progress through the course.
  • Exam-style questions at the end of every chapter allow students to prepare thoroughly for their examinations.
  • Accompanying student CDROM containing detailed answers to all questions in the book, advice on revision and approaching examinations and recommendations of additional resources to supplement learning.
  • Reference to contemporary contexts and applications throughout to increase the relevance of the content to learners.
  • New digital versions of our textbooks are coming in 2015 and will offer an enriched learning experience through material such as animation, video and audio content, and/or self-marking quiz, assessment questions and personalisation of table of contents.

Contents

  • Introduction
  • 1. Moles and equations
  • 2. Atomic structure
  • 3. Electrons in atoms
  • 4. Chemical bonding
  • 5. States of matter
  • 6. Enthalpy changes
  • 7. Redox reactions
  • 8. Redox reactions
  • 9. Rates of reaction
  • 10. Periodicity
  • 11. Group 2
  • 12. Group 17
  • 13. Nitrogen and sulfur
  • 14. Introduction to organic chemistry
  • 15. Hydrocarbons
  • 16. Halogenoalkanes
  • 17. Alcohols, esters and carboxylic acids
  • 18. Carbonyl compounds
  • P1. Practical skills 1
  • 19. Lattice energy
  • 19. Lattice energy
  • 21. Further aspects of equilibria
  • 22. Reaction kinetics
  • 23. Entropy and Gibbs free energy
  • 24. Transition elements
  • 25. Benzene and its compounds
  • 26. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives
  • 27. Organic nitrogen compounds
  • 28. Polymerisation
  • 29. Analytical chemistry
  • 30. Organic synthesis
  • P2. Practical skills 2
  • Appendix 1. The Periodic Table of the Elements
  • Appendix 2. Selected standard electrode potentials
  • Answers to check-up questions
  • Glossary
  • Index
  • Acknowledgements
  • Terms and conditions of use for the CD-ROM.

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