Chemistry for Cambridge International AS & A Level : Coursebook /
Lawrie Ryan & Roger Norris
- 3rd ed.
- United Kingdom : Cambridge University Press, 2020.
- xiv, 663 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm.
Previous edition: 2014. "Digital access"--Cover. "Completely Cambridge ; this resource is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education"--Back cover. Includes index.
Atomic structure -- Electrons in atoms -- Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry -- Chemical bonding -- States of matter -- Enthalpy changes -- Redox reactions -- Equilibria -- Rates of reaction -- Periodicity -- Group 2 -- Group 17 -- Nitrogen and Sulfur -- Introduction to organic chemistry -- Hydrocarbons -- Halogenoalkanes -- Alcohols, esters, carboxylic acids -- Carbonyl compounds -- Practical skills for AS Level -- Lattice energy -- Electrochemistry -- Further aspects of equilibria -- Reaction kinetics -- Entropy and Gibbs free energy -- Transition elements -- Benzene and its compounds -- Carboxylic acids and their derivatives -- Organic nitrogen compounds -- Polymerisation -- Organic synthesis -- Analytical chemistry -- Practical skills.
Extensive research through lesson observations, teacher interviews and work with our research community (the Cambridge Panel) means that this coursebook with digital access meets the real teaching needs of the chemistry classroom. Exam-style questions ensure students feel confident approaching assessment. New features provide reflection opportunities and self-evaluation checklists develop responsible learners. The coursebook provides a range of enquiry questions, such as practical activities, group work and debate questions that develop 21st century skills. It supports English as a second language learners with key command terms, accessible language and glossary definitions.