Head Start to A-Level Chemistry (CGP A-Level Chemistry)

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Get ahead of the game in A-Level Chemistry with CGP's unbeatable Head Start book! It goes over crucial topics you’ll need to remember from GCSE, with crystal-clear study notes, examples, and practice questions - plus it’s suitable for all exam boards. What’s more, we’ve included detailed introductions to important A-Level topics, so you can see what you're in for! You're on a roll - make sure your Maths skills are up to the challenge with CGP's marvellous guide to Essential Maths Skills for A-Level Chemistry! Contents Contents i Contents ii Section 1 — The Structure of the Atom Atomic Structure Atomic Number, Mass Number and Isotopes Relative Atomic Mass Electronic Structure The Periodic Table Section 2 — Formation of Ions Ionisation Energy Formation of Ions Oxidation Numbers Section 3 — Intermolecular Bonding Intermolecular Bonding Polarity Section 4 — Bonding and Properties Ionic Bonding Ionic Compounds Covalent Bonding Small Covalent Molecules Giant Covalent Structures Metallic Bonding Trends in Properties Across the Periodic Table Section 5 — Chemical Equations Writing and Balancing Equations Writing and Balancing Equations Section 6 — Inorganic Chemistry Group 2 Group 7 Acids and Bases Section 7 — Organic Chemistry Organic Molecules Alkanes Alkenes Polymerisation Alcohols Section 8 — Chemical Reactions Reaction Types Reaction Types Reaction Types Section 9 — Rates of Reactions Reaction Rates Collision Theory Reaction Rates and Catalysts Section 10 — Equilibria Reversible Reactions Le Chatelier’s Principle Equilibrium and Yield Section 11 — Calculations The Mole Determination of Formulae from Experiments Calculation of Molecular Formulae Atom Economy Section 12 — Enthalpy Endothermic and Exothermic Reactions Bond Energy Section 13 — Investigating and Interpreting Planning Experiments Presenting and Interpreting Data Conclusions and Error Answers Section 1 — The Structure of the Atom Section 2 — Formation of Ions Section 3 — Intermolecular Bonding Section 4 — Bonding and Properties Section 5 — Chemical Equations Section 6 — Inorganic Chemistry Section 7 — Organic Chemistry Section 8 — Chemical Reactions Section 9 — Rates of Reaction Section 10 — Equilibria Section 11 — Calculations Section 12 — Enthalpy Section 13 — Investigating & Interpreting Index The Periodic Table