Edexcel A2 Chemistry - Softcover

Facer, George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1844892131 ISBN 13: 9781844892136

Publisher: Philip Allan, 2006

Synopsis

Revised and updated to meet the needs of A2 students following the new Edexcel specification, this textbook is divided into two units. The first nine chapters describe and explain the material of Unit 4: Rates, equilibria and further organic chemistry. The next five chapters cover the material for Unit 5: Transition metals, arenes and organic nitrogen chemistry. Chapter 1 will also help students with kinetic experiments likely to be encountered in Unit 6 -- the internal assessment of practical skills, Chapter 10 with practical assessments on redox titrations, Chapter 11 with assessed practicals on transition metal compounds and Chapter 14 with organic analysis assessments. Guidance on exam technique and sample exam-style questions, together with graded answers and detailed commentaries, are provided online. This resource also includes end-of-chapter review questions, devised to assist and test learning, and practice unit tests, which are ideal for exam preparation. Edexcel A2 Chemistry includes the following special nExaminer's notes -- invaluable content guidance and exam advice nWorked examples -- detailed explanations of calculations to facilitate understanding This comprehensive, highly accessible, exam-focused text is essential reading for all Edexcel A2 Chemistry students. Answers to all review questions and practice unit tests are provided in an accompanying Teacher Guide, which is available for purchase by teachers.

About this title

About the Author

George Facer is a chair of examiners. He was Head of Science and Chemistry at Sherborne School for many years and is the author of numerous chemistry books, including the three Student Unit Guides for Edexcel A2 Chemistry, published by Philip Allan Updates.

Review

The bible for A2 Edexcel Chemistry students! ... I appreciated how the book was organised in sections which complemented the syllabus, making revision effective and easy. George Facer uses model-answer definitions and provides down-to-earth and easy-to-understand explanations of all the key concepts. The sample questions and mock exams are perfect and accurate of the actual difficulty found within the exam papers. The full colour and user-friendly layout make this the best Chemistry book produced. Boost your A2 grade and get this book! -- Amazon reviews 20070828 George Facer is the greatest. His chemistry books are brilliant and are a real help.I couldn't recommend this book enough. It is very detailed yet also very well laid out to make it easy to read. It is the essential chem book for A2 and will give you everything you need for the exams. -- Amazon reviews 20070730

Edition details

• Publisher: Philip Allan
• Publication date: 2006
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1844892131
• ISBN 13: 9781844892136
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 334