Introduction; 1. Moles and equations; 2. Atomic structure; 3. Electrons in atoms; 4. Chemical bonding; 5. States of matter; 6. Enthalpy changes; 7. Redox reactions; 8. Redox reactions; 9. Rates of reaction; 10. Periodicity; 11. Group 2; 12. Group 17; 13. Nitrogen and sulfur; 14. Introduction to organic chemistry; 15. Hydrocarbons; 16. Halogenoalkanes; 17. Alcohols, esters and carboxylic acids; 18. Carbonyl compounds; P1. Practical skills 1; 19. Lattice energy; 19. Lattice energy; 21. Further aspects of equilibria; 22. Reaction kinetics; 23. Entropy and Gibbs free energy; 24. Transition elements; 25. Benzene and its compounds; 26. Carboxylic acids and their derivatives; 27. Organic nitrogen compounds; 28. Polymerisation; 29. Analytical chemistry; 30. Organic synthesis; P2. Practical skills 2; Appendix 1. The Periodic Table of the Elements; Appendix 2. Selected standard electrode potentials; Answers to check-up questions; Glossary; Index; Acknowledgements; Terms and conditions of use for the CD-ROM.