Product Description

Building on the success of the second edition, this truly accessible textbook comprehensively covers the 2008 AS and A2 specifications for all the main UK exam boards, as well as the IB Diploma Programme and the Cambridge International A-Level. The book also has a companion website which is free to book users and provides extra resources. Written by authors with many years' experience of teaching, examining and writing, this is an ideal resource for class or independent study. The book includes the following features: / How Science Works feature boxes focus on this key element of the new specifications. / Stretch and Challenge boxes challenge more able students, enabling them to achieve the highest grades. / Science in Context boxes encourage students to relate their learning to the world around them. / Summaries at the end of every chapter help students with revision. / Test Yourself questions throughout the text enable students to monitor their own progress in preparation for their exams. / Remember This boxes highlight the key facts.The website provides the following additional resources: / Practice questions (and answers) allow students to test their understanding of the material just covered. / How Science Works assignments allow students to prepare for the How Science Works element of the new AS and A2 Biology exams.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #58053 in Books
• Published on: 2008-06-13
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 624 pages

Review
Reviews of the first edition: "The layout and referencing make it extremely easy to follow, and the margin questions are superb. This book stands on a pinnacle." Times Educational Supplement "The authors have gone to great lengths to make the book as approachable and accessible as possible." Education in Chemistry "This is a text that gives a lot of support. !it provides a wide variety of learning routes that will appeal to a large number of students." School Science Review

About the Author
By Chris Conoley and Phil Hills

Customer Reviews

Pretty good
This book is great for those of you who are starting the A Level course. Its easy to understand and provides ample background information.

However it doesn't go into 'excessive' detail, which can be a problem when if you are studying at home and not at college. I would advice buying another book along with this book.

The book itself is very appealing, the books and constant 'did you know' boxes which make chemistry revelant to our daily lives. Something the exam board hasn't learnt.

Good clear text book for A-level etc.
This book, by current standards is a large book for A-level Chemistry. It is a very attractive, well illustrated book that takes nothing for granted. For those with a weak knowledge of GCSE chemistry, many of the topics are explained from scratch.

Each chapter has a collection of questions, many taken from past papers and the answers appear at the end of the book. The book is quite old now, so I don't know how it fits in with current A-level exams. It does however explain things much better than some of the really skimpy texts currently on offer.

It could also be used during the first year of University for a course requiring some Chemistry, where a revision of Chemistry is required.

Caters for all your chemistry needs
An A level text book of the highest calibre , this book covers all neccassary topics with particular reference to practical experiments and industrial practices. Although this book could be considered light on pages and carries a hefty price tag I have found no better course companion. The information is presented in a lively and interesting manner making even the most boring of topics a palatable chemistry experience.