Unit 1: Chemical fundamentals – structure, properties and reactions
Topic 1: Properties and structure of atoms
1 Periodic table trends
2 Atomic structure
3 Introduction to bonding
4 Isotopes
5 Analytical techniques
Topic 2: Properties and structure of materials
6 Compounds and mixtures
7 Bonding and properties
Topic 3: Chemical reactions – reactants, products and energy change
8 Chemical reactions
9 Exothermic and endothermic reactions
10 Measurement uncertainty and error
11 Fuels
12 Mole concept and Law of Conservation of Mass
Unit 2: Molecular interaction and reactions
Topic 1: Intermolecular forces and gases
13 Intermolecular force
14 Chromatography techniques
15 Gases
Topic 2: Aqueous solutions and molarity
16 Aqueous solutions and molarity
17 Identifying ions in solution
18 Solubility
19 pH
20 Reaction of acids
Topic 3: Rates of chemical reactions
21 Rates of chemical reactions
Brett Steeples was a research chemist and lecturer at Manchester University in the UK before becoming a Chemistry teacher. Brett is currently a Lead Confirmer for Physics and HOD Science at an independent girls’ school in Ipswich. He was a member of the Chemistry State review panel and has four years’ experience writing Chemistry exam papers. Brett co-authored the Nelson QCE Chemistry series.
The ‘Learning’ section revises the key knowledge and skills introduced in the classroom.
The ‘Revision’ section contains a comprehensive set of questions to assist the development of key knowledge and skills.
The ‘Evaluation’ section includes a practice test to give students valuable examination preparation.
Fully worked solutions available in the back of each book promote independent learning.