Chemistry

This textbook has been written to meet the needs of AS students following the Edexcel 2008 specification (first examination in 2009) and is divided into three units. The first seven chapters describe and explain the material of Unit 1: The core principles of chemistry. The next nine chapters cover the material for Unit 2: Application of core principles of chemistry. The final chapter (Unit 3) focuses on practical work. This will help students prepare for their internal assessment of practical skills. Edexcel AS Chemistry includes the following special features: n Examiner's notes -" invaluable content guidance and exam advice n Worked examples -" detailed explanations of calculations to facilitate understanding n End-of-chapter review questions -" devised to assist and test learning n Practice unit tests -" ideal for exam preparation n Elementary knowledge -" one-page insights into the chemistry of selected elements This comprehensive, highly accessible, exam-focused text is essential reading for all Edexcel AS Chemistry students. Answers to all review questions and practice unit tests are provided in an accompanying Teacher Answer Guide, which is available for purchase by teachers.