Innovative • Interactive • International
Collins IGCSE Chemistry has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included.
The book provides a complete match to the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE Chemistry Specification.
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PRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY
Atoms; Atomic structure; Relative molecular and formula masses; Chemical formulae and chemical equations; Ionic compounds; Covalent substances; Electrolysis; Metallic crystalsCHEMISTRY OF THE ELEMENTS
The Periodic table; The Group 1 elements – lithium, sodium and potassium; The Group 2 elements – magnesium and calcium; The Group 7 elements – chlorine, bromine and iodine; Oxygen and oxides; Sulphur and nitrogen; Hydrogen; The transition metals – iron and copper; Reactivity series; Preparing and analysingORGANIC CHEMISTRY
Alkanes; Alkenes; EthanolPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY
States of matter; Acidity, alkalinity and neutralisation; Energetics; Rates of reaction; EquilibriaCHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY
Extraction and uses of metals; Natural oil and gas; Synthetic polymers; The manufacture of some important chemicalsILLUSTRATED GLOSSARY
The accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work.
- Interactive questions
- Virtual experiments for common practical tasks
- ISBN10 000775549X
- ISBN13 9780007755493
- Publish Date 20 July 2006
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 11 December 2012
- Publish Country GB
- Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
- Imprint Collins Educational
- Format Paperback
- Pages 192
- Language English
- URL http://collins.co.uk