WJEC Chemistry for AS: Study and Rev Guide

Contents How to use this book 4 Knowledge and Understanding The Language of Chemistry, Structure of Matter and Simple Reactions 1.1 Formulae and equations 8 1.2 Basic ideas about atoms 11 1.3 Chemical calculations 21 1.4 Bonding 34 1.5 Solid structures 41 1.6 The periodic table 43 1.7 Chemical equilibrium and acid-base reactions 47 Energy, Rate and the Chemistry of Carbon Compounds 2.1 Thermochemistry 61 2.2 Rates of reaction 69 2.3 The wider aspect of chemistry 78 2.4 Organic compounds and their reactions 80 2.5 Hydrocarbons 86 2.6 Halogenoalkanes 93 2.7 Alcohols and carboxylic acids 97 2.8 Instrumental analysis 103 Exam practice and technique Q and A 114 Quickfire answers 150 Index 155 Unit 1 Unit 2 3