Cambridge International AS and A Level Chemistry Revision Guide

A revision guide tailored to the AS and A Level Chemistry syllabus (9701) for first examination in 2016.

Judith Potter (Author), Peter Cann (Author)

9781107616653, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 29 October 2015

277 pages
27.5 x 21.9 x 1.2 cm, 0.69 kg

A revision guide tailored to the AS and A Level Chemistry syllabus (9701) for first examination in 2016. This Revision Guide offers support for students as they prepare for their AS and A Level Chemistry (9701) exams. Containing up to date material that matches the syllabus for examination from 2016 and packed full of guidance such as Worked Examples, Tips and Progress Check questions throughout to help students to hone their revision and exam technique and avoid common mistakes. These features have been specifically designed to help students apply their knowledge in exams. Written in a clear and straightforward tone, this Revision Guide is perfect for international learners.

Title page
Imprint page
Table of contents
How to use this book
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
19. Lattice energy
20. Electrochemistry
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
PS. Practical skills
Answers to Progress Check questions
Answers to Exam-style questions
Glossary
Index

Subject Areas: Educational: Chemistry [YQSC]