Summary: This highly respected and valued textbook has been the book of choice for Cambridge IGCSE students since its publication. This new edition, complete with CD-ROM, continues to provide comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of the core and extended curriculum topics specified in the IGCSE Chemistry syllabus. The book is supported by a CD-ROM containing extensive revision and exam practice questions, background information and reference material.
Fully revised and updated for complete curriculum coverageBrand new CD-ROM with interactive tests and sample examination papers
Table of Contents: 1 All about matterSolids, liquids and gasesThe kinetic theory of matterChanges of stateDiffusion - evidence for moving particlesGas lawsAdditional questions2 Elements, compounds and mixturesElementsCompoundsMixturesSeparating mixturesGels, sols, foams and emulsionsMixtures for strengthAdditional questions3 Atomic structure and the periodic tableInside atomsThe arrangement of electrons in atomsThe periodic tableAdditional questions4 Bonding and structureIonic bondingCovalent bondingGlasses and ceramicsMetallic bondingAdditional questions5 Chemical calculationsRelative atomic massReacting massesCalculating molesCalculating formulaeMoles and chemical equationsAdditional questions6 Electrolysis and its usesElectrolysis of lead(II) bromideElectrolysis of aluminium oxideExtraction of sodiumElectrolysis of aqueous solutionsElectrolysis of copper(II) sulfate solutionPurification of copperElectrolysis guidelinesElectroplatingCalculations in electrolysisAdditional questions7 Acids, bases and saltsAcids and alkalisFormation of saltsCrystal hydratesSolubility of salts in waterTitrationAdditional questions8 Inorganic carbon chemistryLimestoneCarbonates and hydrocarbonatesCarbon dioxideAdditional questions9 Metal extraction and chemical reactivityMetal reactionsReactivity of metals and their usesIdentifying metal ionsDiscovery of metalsExtraction of metals from their oresRecycling metalsRusting of ironAlloysAdditional questions10 Atmosphere and oceansThe developing atmosphereThe structure of the atomsphereFractional distillation of liquid airUses of gasesResources in the oceansThe water cyclePollutionAdditional questions11 Rates of reactionFactors that affect the rate of reactionEnzymesAdditional questions12 The petroleum industrySubstances from oilAlkanesAlkenesAdditional questions13 Energy sourcesFossil fuelsWhat is a fuel?Alternative sources of energyChemical energyChange of stateCells and batteriesFuel cellsAdditional questions14 The (wider) organic manufactoring industryPlastics and polymersSome biopolymersEthanol - an alcoholCholesterol - a steroidBiotechnologyEthanoic acid - a carboxylic acidOther carboxylic acidsSoaps and detergentsAmino acidsDNAPharmaceuticalsAdditional questions15 NitrogenNitogen - an essential elementThe Haber processAmmonia gasNitric acidArtificial fertilisersAdditional questions16 SulferSulfer - the elementAcid rainIndustrial manufacture of sulfuric acid - the Contact processProperties of sulfuric acidManufacture of sulfuric acidManufacture of soapless detergentAdditional questionsExperimental chemistryIGCSE exam questions (practical exam)IGCSE exam questionsAnswers to numerical questionsData tables
About the Author(s): Bryan Earl and Doug Wilford are the authors of many successful Chemistry books, both at GCSE and post-16, including GCSE Chemistry and Introduction to Advanced Chemistry.
Bryan Earl and Doug Wilford are the authors of many successful Chemistry books, both at GCSE and post-16, including GCSE Chemistry and Introduction to Advanced Chemistry.
Readership: IGCSE students
