Concise Revision Course: CSEC® Chemistry
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Description
Contents
Reviews
Language
English
ISBN
9780008157883
Cover
Title Page
Copyright Page
Contents
The pathway to success
1 The states of matter
The particulate theory of matter
Evidence to support the particulate theory of matter
Uses of osmosis
Types of particles that make up matter
The three states of matter
Changing state
Revision questions
2 Pure substances, mixtures and separations
Pure substances
Mixtures
Solutions, suspensions and colloids
Solubility
Separating the components of mixtures
The extraction of sucrose from sugar cane
Revision questions
3 Atomic structure
Subatomic particles
The arrangement of subatomic particles in an atom
Isotopes
Revision questions
4 The periodic table and periodicity
The historical development of the periodic table
The modern periodic table
Trends in Group II – the alkaline earth metals
Trends in Group VII – the halogens
Trends in Period 3
Revision questions
5 Structure and bonding
Chemical formulae
Ionic bonding
Covalent bonding
Drawing dot and cross bonding diagrams
Metallic bonding
The structure and properties of solids
Revision questions
6 Chemical equations
Writing balanced equations
Ionic equations
Revision questions
7 Types of chemical reaction
Synthesis reactions
Decomposition reactions
Single displacement reactions
Ionic precipitation reactions
Oxidation-reduction reactions
Neutralisation reactions
Reversible reactions
Revision questions
8 The mole concept
Relative atomic, molecular and formula masses
The mole
The mole and mass
The mole and number of particles
The mole, mass and number of particles
The mole and volumes of gases
The mole, mass, number of particles and gas volume
Revision questions
The mole and chemical formulae
Percentage composition
The mole and solutions
Revision questions
The mole and chemical reactions
Revision questions
9 Acids, bases and salts
Acids
Bases
Distinguishing between acids and alkalis
The strength of acids and alkalis
Amphoteric oxides and hydroxides
Classification of oxides
Revision questions
Salts
Methods used to prepare salts
Salts in everyday life
Neutralisation reactions
Volumetric analysis
Revision questions
10 Oxidation-reduction reactions
Oxidation-reduction reactions in terms of electrons
Oxidation number
Oxidation-reduction reactions in terms of oxidation number
Using oxidation numbers to recognise redox reactions
Oxidising and reducing agents
Tests for oxidising and reducing agents
Oxidation-reduction reactions in everyday activities
Revision questions
11 Electrochemistry
Predicting reactions using the electrochemical series of metals
Predicting reactions using the electrochemical series of non-metals
Electrical conduction
Electrolysis
Electrolysis of molten electrolytes
Electrolysis of aqueous electrolytes
Revision questions
Quantitative electrolysis
Industrial applications of electrolysis
Revision questions
12 Rates of reaction
Measuring rates of reaction
The collision theory for chemical reactions
Rate curves for reactions
Factors that affect rates of reaction
The effect of changing different factors on rate curves
Revision questions
13 Energetics
Exothermic and endothermic reactions
Breaking and forming bonds during reactions
Enthalpy changes during reactions
Energy profile diagrams
Calculating enthalpy changes
Revision questions
Exam-style questions – Chapters 1 to 13
14 Organic chemistry – an introduction
Bonding in organic compounds
The structure of organic molecules
Formulae of organic compounds
Homologous series
Structural isomerism
The alkanes: CnH2n+2
The alkenes: CnH2n
Alcohols: CnH2n+1OH or R–OH
Alkanoic acids: CnH2n+1COOH or R–COOH
Revision questions
15 Sources of hydrocarbon compounds
Natural sources of hydrocarbons
Fractional distillation of crude oil
Cracking hydrocarbons
Revision questions
16 Reactions of carbon compounds
The alkanes: CnH2n+2
The alkenes: CnH2n
Distinguishing between an alkane and an alkene
Uses of alkanes and alkenes
Revision questions
Alcohols: CnH2n+1OH or R–OH
Alkanoic acids: CnH2n+1COOH or R–COOH
Esters: CnH2n+1COOCxH2x+1 or R–COO–R’
Soapy and soapless detergents
Revision questions
17 Polymers
Formation of polymers
Uses of polymers
Impact of synthetic polymers (plastics) on the environment
Revision questions
Exam-style questions – Chapters 14 to 17
18 Characteristics of metals
Physical properties of metals
Chemical properties of metals
Reactions of metal compounds
Revision questions
19 The reactivity, extraction and uses of metals
The reactivity series of metals
The extraction of metals from their ores
Extraction of aluminium
Extraction of iron
Uses of metals
Alloys and uses of alloys
Revision questions
20 Impact of metals on living systems and the environment
Corrosion of metals
The importance of metals and their compounds i living organisms
Harmful effects of metals and their compounds
Revision questions
21 Non-metals
Physical properties of non-metals
Chemical properties of non-metals
Behaviour of non-metals as oxidising and reducing agents
Laboratory preparation of gases
Uses of carbon dioxide and oxygen
Uses of non-metals and their compounds
Harmful effects of non-metals and their compounds
Revision questions
22 Water
The unique properties of water
Consequences of water’s solvent properties
Treatment of water for domestic use
Revision questions
23 Green Chemistry
The twelve principles of Green Chemistry
Revision questions
24 Qualitative analysis
Identifying cations
Identifying anions
Identifying gases
Revision questions
Exam-style questions – Chapters 18 to 24
Appendix – The Periodic Table
Index
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