Book: Chemistry 2 in English

Chemistry 2 is a title in the new Cambridge Advanced Sciences series. It has been developed specifically for the new specifications for Advanced Level Chemistry for teaching from September 2000 and has been endorsed by OCR for use with the OCR Chemistry specification A. It contains all of the core material for the second year of study, and covers the Advanced Level modules chains, rings and spectroscopy, and trends and patterns. In combination with other books in the series it provides full coverage of the Advanced Level specifications. Learning objectives are clearly defined, so that students know exactly what they need to learn. Self-assessment questions (with answers) and exam-style end-of-chapter exercises offer excellent opportunities for independent study. Chapter introductions and summaries provide the basis for structured revision. Full-colour illustration and student-friendly design make the science accessible to all.

Series gives comprehensive OCR syllabus coverage, so these are the only books students will need. Each book clearly defines the learning objectives that are covered, so students know exactly what they need to learn. An accessible companion to the A2 Chemistry core material: Chains and Rings and Spectroscopy, and Trends and Patterns.

Contents

IIntroduction; Part I. Chains, Rings and Spectroscopy: 1. Chains and rings revisited; 2. Arenes; 3. Carbonyl compounds; 4. Carboxylic acids and esters; 5. Nitrogen compounds; 6. Stereoisomerism in organic synthesis; 7. Polymers; 8. Spectroscopy; Part II. Trends and Patterns: 9. Lattice enthalpy; 10. Period 3 of the Periodic Table; 11. The transition elements; Part III. Unifying Concepts: 12. How fast? 13. How far? 14. Acids, bases and buffers; Answers to self-assessment questions; Glossary; Index.