Summary: This Study Guide has been written especially for students preparing for the University of Cambridge International Examination IGCSE Chemistry syllabus (Core and Extended curriculum). It provides all the explanation and advice students need to study efficiently for the exam.Written by experienced teachers and examiners, it highlights the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course, plus common misconceptions and errors. Further questions, with answers at the back of the book, allow students to test their knowledge. - The subject is divided into topics. - Each topic starts with a list of Key Objectives, which specifies the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course. - Where appropriate, there is also a list of Key Definitions. - The Key Ideas sections outline the content and can be used by students to check that they know and understand the essential concepts for IGCSE Chemistry. - Common misconceptions and errors and highlighted.
This Study Guide has been written especially for students preparing for the University of Cambridge International Examination IGCSE Chemistry syllabus (Core and Extended curriculum). It provides all the explanation and advice students need to study efficiently for the exam.
Written by experienced teachers and examiners, it highlights the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course, plus common misconceptions and errors. Further questions, with answers at the back of the book, allow students to test their knowledge. - The subject is divided into topics. - Each topic starts with a list of Key Objectives, which specifies the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course. - Where appropriate, there is also a list of Key Definitions. - The Key Ideas sections outline the content and can be used by students to check that they know and understand the essential concepts for IGCSE Chemistry. - Common misconceptions and errors and highlighted.
Written specifically for the IGCSE Chemistry syllabusCovers Core and Supplement components of syllabusEndorsed by the University of Cambridge International ExaminationsHighlights common misconceptions and errorsIncludes examiner's hints on how to improve grades
Table of Contents: Introduction1 The particulate nature of matter2 Experimental techniques3 Atomic structure and the periodic table4 Bonding: the structure of matter5 Stoichiometry: formulae and equations6 Stoichiometry: calculations7 Electricity and chemistry8 Chemical changes and energy9 Chemical reactions: speed of reaction10 Reversible reactions11 Redox12 Properties of acids and bases13 Preparation of salts14 Identification of ions and gases15 The periodic table: periodic trends16 The periodic table: group properties17 Transition elements18 Properties of metals19 Extraction and uses of metals20 Air and water21 Sulphur22 Carbonates23 Organic chemistry I24 Organic chemistry II: synthetic macromolecules25 Organic chemistry III: natural macromoleculesPreparing for the examAnswersIndexPeriodic table
About the Author(s): R A Berry is an experienced teacher and examiner.
Readership: IGCSE Chemistry students
