Table of Contents

Periodic Table
Preface
How to Use this Book
Acknowledgements
Numbers, Units and Measurements
Elements, Compounds and Reactions
Inside the Atom
Bonding Between Atoms
More about Bonding
Reactions of Ions in Solution
Oxidation and Reduction
The Mole
Calculating Concentrations
Gases, Liquids and Solids
Solutions and Solubility
Chemical Families
Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions
Speed of Chemical Reactions
Chemical Equilibrium
Gibbs Energy Changes
Acid-Base Equilibria
Organic Chemistry: Hydrocarbons
Common Classes of Organic Compounds
Organic Mechanisms
Separating Mixtures
Spectroscopy
SPECIAL TOPICS
Nuclear and Radiochemistry
Environmental Chemistry
Forensic Chemistry
Chemistry Saving Lives
Fire and Flame
Answers to Exercises and Revision Questions
Glossary
Index
Valencies of Common Ions.

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About the Author

ROB LEWIS was formerly Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales, UK. He is an experienced lecturer in Chemistry and Forensic Science and a former chief A-Level examiner.. His research interests include the industrial applications of spectroscopy.

WYNNE EVANS was formerly Principal Lecturer and Subject Head for Chemistry at the University of South Wales, UK. She has worked as a senior tutor in Inorganic Chemistry for the Open University and as an A-Level examiner. Her research interests include coordination and organometallic chemistry and molecular modelling.

Reviews

Provides an excellent foundation across all essential aspects of chemistry at this level, and brings the subject alive with sections on applied chemistry in diverse areas. I highly recommend this text to learners and teachers alike.
*Ronald Johnston, Science Education Author and Researcher, UNESCO MGIEPM*

The book covers the development of chemical history and core topics such as states of matter, atomic structure, chemical bonding and redox ... I certainly recommend this good value, multi-purpose book for access to higher education, BTec and A-level equivalent courses.
*Ursula Lowe, educationinchemistry, eic.rsc.org*