Foreword

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Atomic structure and the periodic table

A simple model of the atom
The periodic table
Properties of transition metals
Atomic structure questions

Bonding, structure and properties of matter

Chemical bonds; ionic, covalent and metallic
How bonding and structure relate to properties of substances
Structure and bonding of carbon
Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
Topic questions

Quantitative Chemistry

Quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
Amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
Yield and atom economy
Concentrations of solutions
Amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases
Topic questions

Chemical changes

Reactivity of metals
Reactions of acids
Electrolysis
Topic questions

Energy changes

Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Chemical cells and fuel cells
Topic questions

Rate and extent of chemical change

Rate of reaction
Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
Topic questions

Organic chemistry

Carbon compounds as fuels and feedstock
Reactions of alkenes and alcohols
Synthetic and naturally occurring polymers
Topic questions

Chemical analysis

Purity, formulations and chromatography
Identification of common gases
Identification of ions
Topic questions

Chemistry of the atmosphere

The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
Topic questions

Using resources

Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
Life cycle assessment and recycling
Ways of reducing the use of resources
Using materials
The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers
Topic questions

Practice Papers

Appendix

How to make the most from this book
I've finished the book, where next?
Authorship
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