A Simple Introduction to Chemistry

by Max Parsonage

Overview

Previously, only available as an ebook, where it was No.1, it is now available for the first time as a paperback! (It was No. 1 on Amazon.co.uk, Secondary Education.) This slim concise book is for those who starting their first chemistry course, and those who wish to understand basic chemistry. This books communicates understanding and helps the reader to comprehend the ideas in chemistry, rather than to learn by rote. This book would suit those studying chemistry 101, GCSE, iGCSE, prep school, HSC, SQC, OCR, AQA, Edexcel chemistry, CISCE, NCEE, Gaokao, HKEAA, CXC, WASSCE, GCE Ordinary Level, O-level, IBT, or eBT. Written in plain English, the reader is presented with the core concepts in chemistry, each idea building on the earlier ones. Exercises, with answers, help to re-enforce understanding. The author is a professional writer, was an examiner and was the Head of Department at one of the top one hundred independent schools in England. The writer lives in Oxford, England, UK. The book was checked by a Doctor of Chemistry from Oxford, and tested on actual students. The eBook was Amazon.co.uk #1 best seller in Secondary Education in 2019. Diagrams and table help the reader. An index will help learning. A full periodic table is at the back. Pocket size.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780955545146
Publisher:	Max Parsonage
Publication date:	03/12/2019
Edition description:	Paper Version of the eBook ed. Large Print
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	4.37(w) x 7.00(h) x 0.20(d)
Age Range:	13 - 16 Years

About the Author

In his books, software, and videos, Max explains the ideas using Plain English. A few well picked words explain an idea better than too many. His writing reflects the way concepts in chemistry build up, layer upon layer. He taught 13 - 20 year olds Advanced Level and GCSE chemistry, and was Head of Chemistry, and an examiner (assessor). He has taught students from all over the UK, as well as Europe, the Americas, the Middle East, Asia, and Australasia, including the USA, Canada, Nigeria, China, India, and Australia.

Table of Contents

How to study chemistry,

About chemistry

Start here

What are atoms?

What is atomic structure?

What are elements?

What are compounds and mixtures?

What is the Periodic Table?

What are metals and non-metals?

What is bonding in chemistry?

The electronic structure of atoms

Electronic structure and ions

Electronic structure and covalent molecules

Structures: giant and simple

Physical properties of elements and compounds

How to write and balance a chemical equation

Reaction types

Acids, bases and salts

Oxidation and reduction

Other reaction types

Chemical Formula

Studying chemistry & Acknowledgments

Index

A Full Periodic Table

Over 40 black & White illustrations and tables