This book will help you develop a thorough understanding of the essential mathematical skills required in A Level Chemistry. // Written by a bestselling author and examiner, this full-colour course companion reinforces all the maths skills and techniques required for your exams. // Two part approach to the book provides a thorough grounding in maths techniques in part one, with detailed chemical calculations using appropriate maths in part two. // Lots of practical advice is provided on how to avoid common misunderstandings when using maths in making chemical calculations. // You are helped throughout the book with pointers, maths tips, test questions and advice to improve grades. // The book supports and is mapped to A Level Chemistry courses from AQA, Pearson, OCR, WJEC, CCEA, the International Baccalaureate and the Cambridge Pre-U.
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Written by a bestselling author and examiner, this course companion will help you develop a thorough understanding of the essential mathematical skills required for exam success.
Mathematics: Arithmetic and numerical computation; Handling data; Algebra; Graphs; Geometry; / Chemistry: The amount of a substance; Balancing and using chemical equations to predict masses; Radioactive decay and half-life; Percentage yield and atom economy; Determining relative atomic mass from relative or percentage abundance; Concentrations; The ideal gas equation; Acid-base titrations; Determining empirical and molecular formulae; Calculating the formula of a hydrated salt; Enthalpy changes and calorimetry; Bond enthalpies; Rates of reaction; The shapes of simple molecules; The solubility of compounds in water; Oxidation states (or numbers); Redox reactions; Electrochemical cells; Entropy and free energy change; Equilibria; Calculations involving pH; Analytical techniques; Test yourself answers; Specification map; Index.
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Product details

ISBN
9781908682901
Published
2016-01-18
Publisher
Illuminate Publishing
Weight
620 gr
Height
278 mm
Width
216 mm
Thickness
12 mm
Age
UA, XS, 14, 04
Language
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Number of pages
202

Author

Biographical note

Stephen Doyle is an experienced Chemistry and Mathematics teacher, examiner and bestselling author with over 30 years' experience. He has taught in both secondary schools and FE colleges and has a good understanding of the problems that chemistry students have with the mathematical element of the chemistry course. Stephen has written and contributed to numerous books and other learning resources.