WJEC Chemistry for A2: Study and Rev Guide

Contents How to use this book 4 Knowledge and Understanding Physical and Inorganic Chemistry 3.1 Redox and standard electrode potential 8 3.2 Redox reactions 13 3.3 Chemistry of the p -block 16 3.4 Chemistry of the d -block transition elements 24 3.5 Chemical kinetics 27 3.6 Enthalpy changes for solids and solutions 30 3.7 Entropy and feasibility of reactions 32 3.8 Equilibrium constants 34 3.9 Acid-base equilibria 38 Organic chemistry and analysis 4.1 Stereoisomerism 48 4.2 Aromaticity 50 4.3 Alcohols and phenols 54 4.4 Aldehydes and ketones 57 4.5 Carboxylic acids and their derivatives 60 4.6 Amines 65 4.7 Amino acids, peptides and proteins 69 4.8 Organic synthesis and analysis 70 Practical Work Experimental task 81 Practical paper 81 Exam practice and technique Exam practice and skills 82 Q and A 85 Quickfire answers 124 Unit 4 Extra answers 125 Index 126 Unit 3 Unit 4 Unit 5 3