Chemistry for IGCSE
by Roger Norris and Roger Standbridge

ISBN: 9781408500187
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Paperback: 276 pages
Published: Apr 2009

£17.99

Nelson Thornes are proud to present you with a sample chapter to our new title, Chemistry for IGCSE. Chemistry for IGCSE is the first in a unique series of titles from Nelson Thornes that matches CIE specifications and the needs of students and teachers studying CIE syllabuses. Written afresh and specifically for international schools, this series is the result of extensive market research among teachers in various parts of the world.

Key features include:

• Content is presented clearly and concisely to make it accessible for international school students with wide ranging backgrounds
• The examiners give tips and hints throughout that address common misconceptions and errors
• Each chapter has a section of exam-style questions, written by CIE IGCSE Principal Examiners, that closely match papers 1, 2 and 3
• Each title has a section dedicated to the Alternative to Practical paper prepared by the Principal Examiner for Paper 6
• All titles have a revision checklist that covers the whole CIE IGCSE Syllabus to make sure students know what they have covered
• Topics are presented in an innovative 'lesson on a page' double page spread format, providing all pertinent material and emphasizing the key learning points.

Spread features:
• Learning outcomes - these are clearly stated at the start of each spread. Extension outcomes are also stated where applicable

• As well as being presented in a direct and accessible manner, content is supplemented by flow diagrams, tables and bulleted text

• Practical activities - these allow students to take an active approach to science • Extension material-this is clearly distinguished where it occurs

• Examiner Says - notes written by CIE IGCSE Principal Examiners to help students overcome common errors and misconceptions

• Did you know - interesting information that uses contexts relevant to international school students • Summary questions - test and consolidate students' learning

• Key points - at the end of the spread, these relate directly to the learning objectives and provide the key information that students need to learn

Table of Contents
Unit 1 Particles and purification
Unit 2 Atoms, elements and compounds
Unit 3 Structure and bonding
Unit 4 Formuale and equations
Unit 5 Chemical calculations
Unit 6 Electricity and chemistry
Unit 7 Chemical changes
Unit 8 Speed of reaction
Unit 9 Chemical changes
Unit 10 Acids, bases and salts
Unit 11 Making and identifying salts
Unit 12 The Periodic Table
Unit 13 Metal reactivity
Unit 14 Metal extraction
Unit 15 Air and water
Unit 16 The chemical industry
Unit 17 Organic chemistry and petrochemicals
Unit 18 The variety of organic chemicals
Unit 19 Polymers
Unit 20 Fats and carbohydrates

Endorsed by University of Cambridge International Examinations Board