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This textbook has been written specifically to meet the needs of students following the OCR AS chemistry specification, and provides thorough, carefully-structured coverage of the subject content. OCR AS Chemistry provides comprehensive coverage of both subject units, exploring the specification content with a range of examples, giving students the knowledge and skills they need for their exam - Differentiated stretch-and-challenge extension topics deepen students' subject understanding - Exam-style questions mean students can practice essential revision and exam skills - Examiner commentary throughout the text gives students invaluable content guidance and advice

Table of Contents:
Introduction Unit 1 Atoms, bonds and groups Chapter 1 Structure of the atom Atoms Isotopes and mass spectra Electrons Summary Chapter 2 Formulae and equations Formulae Equations Ionic equations Summary Chapter 3 Relative atomic mass and the mole Relative atomic mass The mole Summary Chapter 4 Mole calculations Converting masses to moles and moles to masses Calculating molar masses Calculating reacting masses from equations Volumes of gases Summary Chapter 5 Solutions Concentrations of solutions Diluting solutions Titrations Summary Chapter 6 Bonding and structure Background Ionic bonding Covalent bonding Shapes of simple molecules and ions Metallic bonding Bond polarity and polarisation Intermolecular forces Structure and physical properties Summary Chapter 7 Periodicity, group 2 and group 7 The periodic table Types of reaction Group 2 Group 7 Summary Unit 2 Chains, energy and resources Chapter 8 Basic concepts in organic chemistry Functional groups Naming organic compounds Types of formulae Isomerism Bonding in organic compounds Important terms Calculations of empirical and molecular formulae, percentage yield and atom economy Summary Chapter 9 Fuels, alkanes and alkenes Hydrocarbons as fuels Alternative fuels Alkanes Alkenes Summary Chapter 10 Alcohols, halogenoalkanes and analysis Alcohols Halogenoalkanes Modern analytical techniques Summary Chapter 11 Energy Energetics Reaction rates Chemical equilibrium Summary Chapter 12 Resources Infrared absorption and the greenhouse effect Combustion and pollution Other environmental factors Green chemistry Summary Unit 3 Practical skills in chemistry 1 Chapter 14 Practical skills Accuracy of measurements and significant figures Measurement of mass Measurement of volume Measurement of temperature Recording results Errors and improvements in experimental procedure Summary

About the Author :
Mike Smith is a Principal Examiner for AS and A-level chemistry and is currently Assistant Principal at Cadbury Sixth Form College. He has written numerous books including five Student Unit Guides for OCR chemistry, also published by Philip Allan. John Older is a Principal Moderator for AS and A-level chemistry. He was previously Vice Master and former Head of Chemistry at University College School in London.

Review :
A book for real chemists. The layout is good and a sensible stepping stone for life at uni. The book is well written and matches the syllabus. The additional reading and the stretch and challenge questions at the end of each chapter are exactly what I need. Well worth buying. -- A


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Product Details
  • ISBN-13: 9781844894345
  • Publisher: Hachette Learning
  • Publisher Imprint: Philip Allan Updates
  • Height: 244 mm
  • Spine Width: 12 mm
  • Width: 191 mm
  • ISBN-10: 1844894347
  • Publisher Date: 28 Mar 2008
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Language: English
  • Weight: 584 gr


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