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. 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;