This Study Guide has been written especially for students preparing from the University of Cambridge International Examination IGCSE Chemistry syllabus (Core and Extended curriculum). It provides all the explanation and advice students need to study efficiently for the exam. - The subject is divided into topics. - Each topic starts with a list of Key Objectives, which specifies the skills and knowledge that students need to acquire during the course. - Where appropriate, there is also a list of Key Definitions. - The Key Ideas sections outline the content and can be used by students to check that they know and understand the essential concepts for IGCSE Chemistry. - Common misconceptions and errors and highlighted. - Sample questions and answers and examiner's comments show students how to improve their answers and increase their grades. - Further questions (with answers at the back of the book) allow students to test their knowledge. Written by experienced teachers and examiners, the series is endorsed by the University of Cambridge International Examinations.

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Table of Contents

Introduction 1 The particulate nature of matter 2 Experimental techniques 3 Atomic structure and the periodic table 4 Bonding: the structure of matter 5 Stoichiometry: formulae and equations 6 Stoichiometry: calculations 7 Electricity and chemistry 8 Chemical changes and energy 9 Chemical reactions: speed of reaction 10 Reversible reactions 11 Redox 12 Properties of acids and bases 13 Preparation of salts 14 Identification of ions and gases 15 The periodic table: periodic trends 16 The periodic table: group properties 17 Transition elements 18 Properties of metals 19 Extraction and uses of metals 20 Air and water 21 Sulphur 22 Carbonates 23 Organic chemistry I 24 Organic chemistry II: synthetic macromolecules 25 Organic chemistry III: natural macromolecules Preparing for the exam Answers Index Periodic table