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Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: OCR Level: A Level Subject: ChemistryFirst teaching: September 2015First exams: June 2017Written by the University of York project team for Salters Advanced Chemistry, this Student Book supports and extends students through the new linear course while delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed in the new A Level and beyond. It develops true subject knowledge while also developing essential exam skills. The fourth edition combines the Chemical Storyline and Chemical Ideas into a single, integrated volume for the first time, providing ideal support for the new specification.Table of ContentsDevelopment of practical skills in chemistry Chapter 1 Elements of life Chapter 2 Developing fuels Chapter 3 Elements from the sea Chapter 4 The ozone story Chapter 5 What's in a medicine Chapter 6 The chemical industry Chapter 7 Polymers and life Chapter 8 The oceans Chapter 9 Developing metals Chapter 10 Colour by design Scientific literacy in chemistry Techniques and procedures

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Book SynopsisOrganic chemistry is the chemistry of compounds of carbon. The ability of carbon to link together to form long chain molecules and ring compounds as well as bonding with many other elements has led to a vast array of organic compounds. These compounds are central to life, forming the basis for organic molecules such as nucleic acids, proteins, carbohydrates, and lipids. In this Very Short Introduction Graham Patrick covers the whole range of organic compounds and their roles. Beginning with the structures and properties of the basic groups of organic compounds, he goes on to consider organic compounds in the areas of pharmaceuticals, polymers, food and drink, petrochemicals, and nanotechnology. He looks at how new materials, in particular the single layer form of carbon called graphene, are opening up exciting new possibilities for applications, and discusses the particular challenges of working with carbon compounds, many of which are colourless. Patrick also discusses techniques used in the field.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsREFERENCES; FURTHER READING; INDEX

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Endorsed by Edexcel Develop and assess your students'' knowledge and mathematical skills throughout A Level with worked examples, practical assessment guidance and differentiated end of topic questions with this Edexcel Year 1 student book - Identifies the level of your students'' understanding with diagnostic questions and a summary of prior knowledge at the start of the Year 1 Student Book- Provides support for all 16 required practicals with various activities and questions, along with a ''Practical'' chapter covering procedural understanding and key ideas related to measurement- Mathematical skills are integrated throughout with plenty of worked examples, including notes on methods to help explain the strategies for solving each type of problem- Offers plenty of practice with Test YouTrade ReviewIts a great book, with enough explanations and solved practice problems. The exam style questions at the end of unit are organized in increasing order of difficulty. -- Mrs Sara George * Abigail Lambert *

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017AQA ApprovedHelp students to apply and develop their knowledge, progressing from basic concepts to more complicated Chemistry, with worked examples, practical activities and mathematical support throughout. - Provides support for all 12 required practicals with activities that introduce practical work and other experimental investigations in Chemistry- Offers detailed examples to help students get to grips with difficult concepts such as Physical Chemistry calculations- Mathematical skills are integrated throughout the book and all summarised in one chapter for easy reference- Allows you to easily measure progression with Differentiated End of Topic questions and Test Yourself Questions- Develops understanding with free online access to ''Test yourself'' answers and an extended glossary.<Trade ReviewMathematical skills are integrated throughout the text and the examples provide clear and logical stages in working. The dedicated mathematics in Chemistry section provides a very useful revision tool when a student wants to be sure they are at ease with all the types of mathematical calculation they may be asked to carry out. -- A. Popperwell, Science Teacher * Abigail Lambert *

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Book SynopsisRecycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries Explore the past, present, and future of power lithium-ion battery recycling, from the governing regulatory framework to predictions of the future of the industry In Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies, a team of distinguished researchers and engineers delivers an authoritative and illuminating exploration of the industrial status and development trends in the global power lithium-ion battery sector. The book examines the development of advanced battery materials and new recycling technologies, as well as typical case studies in enterprise battery recycling. The authors provide a roadmap to the development of spent power battery recycling enterprises that can provide support to the sustainable development industry. Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries discusses a wide variety of topics with immediate applications to modern industry, including new application scenarios for power lithium-ion batteries, as well as an examination of the laws, regulations, and standards governing battery recycling. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to the status and development of the lithium-ion battery and its key materials Fulsome discussions of battery recycling technologies and equipment, including pre-treatment technology for battery recycling Comprehensive explorations of the life cycle of power lithium-ion batteries and the impact of battery recycling Expansive treatments of the technology outlook in the lithium-ion battery space, including green battery design and recovery systems Perfect for materials scientists, environmental chemists, and power technology engineers, Recycling of Power Lithium-Ion Batteries: Technology, Equipment, and Policies will also earn a place in the libraries of chemical and process engineers, electrochemists, and professionals working at waste disposal sites.Table of Contents1. Status and Development of Lithium-Ion Power Battery and Key Materials 2. Battery Recycling Technologies 3. Industry Typical 4. Lithium-Ion Power Battery Life Cycle Analysis Current Status and Its Influences on Recycling 5. Laws, Regulations and Standards for Battery Recycling 6. Application Scenarios for Lithium-Ion Power Batteries 7. Battery Recycling Technology Outlook

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Book SynopsisThis brilliant CGP book covers all the maths skills needed in AS and A-Level Chemistry (the use of maths is required for 20% of the marks in the final exams and assessments). It explains Calculations, Units, Handling Data, Graph Skills and Geometry, with clear study notes and step-by-step examples in the context of Chemistry. And to make sure you’ve really got to grips with it all, there are practice questions for each topic - with answers included at the back of the book.

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Book SynopsisFrom skincare to cocktails, and energy boosts to allergies, honey is a magic potion in an everyday bottle.Honey has been prized by humans for thousands of years for its sweetness, nutrition, and medicinal properties. Honey collection is one of the oldest known human activities with home beekeeping never more popular than today. Contemporary hives can be found on top of Paris' Notre Dame, the Whitney Museum in NYC, the urban farms of Detroit, and chances are your neighbor's backyard.Honey's benefits have been known by homeopaths for centuries, but honey has seen its star rise in the last decade, as its cure-all benefits have been rallied by health food stores and cosmetics trade. Honey is one of the world's only natural sweeteners. It also contains nutrients, enzymes, minerals, antioxidants, and amino acids a true super food. From allergies to baking, hangover cures to haircare, honey's applications are endless discover how to use it to its full potential!Charming, engaging, and coTrade ReviewSelected by East Anglian Daily Times as a top ten cookery book (8 May 2021)

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Book SynopsisChemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter, International Adaptation continues to emphasize the importance of applying concepts to problem-solving to achieve high-level learning and increase retention of chemistry knowledge. The inclusion of more, and updated, real-world examples provide students with a significant relationship of their experiences with the science of chemistry. Additionally, end-of-chapter review questions integrating scientific practices, cross-cutting concepts, and chemistry core ideas to relate the ideas presented in each chapter to the wider fields of science have been updated to align them with career concepts relevant to the environment, engineering, biological, pharmaceutical, and medical sciences. Problems have been arranged in a confidence-building order.Table of ContentsABOUT THE AUTHORS vii PREFACE xix 0 A Very Brief History of Chemistry 1 1 Scientific Measurements 25 2 Elements, Compounds, and the Periodic Table 67 3 The Mole and Stoichiometry 113 4 Molecular View of Reactions in Aqueous Solutions 161 5 Oxidation-Reduction Reactions 219 6 Energy and Chemical Change 259 7 The Quantum Mechanical Atom 307 8 The Basics of Chemical Bonding 361 9 Theories of Bonding and Structure 413 10 Properties of Gases 477 11 Intermolecular Attractions and the Properties of Liquids and Solids 533 12 Mixtures at the Molecular Level: Properties of Solutions 595 13 Chemical Kinetics 647 14 Chemical Equilibrium 713 15 Acids and Bases: A Molecular Look 759 16 Acid-Base Equilibria in Aqueous Solutions 791 17 Solubility and Simultaneous Equilibria 847 18 Thermodynamics 887 19 Electrochemistry 935 20 Nuclear Reactions and Their Role in Chemistry 991 21 Metal Complexes 1033 22 Organic Compounds, Polymers, and Biochemicals 1065 APPENDIX A Review of Mathematics A-1 APPENDIX B Answers to Practice Exercises and Selected Problems A-7 APPENDIX C Tables of Selected Data A-29 GLOSSARY G-1 INDEX I-1

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Book SynopsisProfessor James Miller is Emeritus Professor of Analytical Chemistry at Loughborough University.  He has published numerous reviews and papers on analytical techniques and been awarded the SAC Silver Medal, the Theophilus Redwood Lectureship and the SAC Gold Medal by the Royal Society of Chemsitry.  A Past President of the Analytical Division of the RSC, he is currently Chairman of the Divisions's Statistical Sub-Committee. A former member of the Society's Council, he has served on the editorial boards of many analytical and spectroscopic journals.   Dr Jane Miller completed a PhD at Cambridge University's Cavendish Laboratory and is an experienced teacher of mathematics and physics at higher education and 6th form levels.  She holds an MSc in Applied Statistics from Sheffield Hallam University and is the author of several specialist A-level statistics texts.   Robert Miller has an honours degree in chemistryTable of Contents Glossary of symbols 1 Introduction 2 Statistics of repeated measurements 3 Significance tests 4 The quality of analytical measurements 5 Calibration methods in instrumental analysis: Regression and correlation 6 Non-parametric and robust methods 7 Experimental design and optimisation 8 Multivariate analysis Appendix 1: Commonly used statistical significance tests Appendix 2: Statistical tables

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2017Develop and assess your students'' knowledge and mathematical skills throughout A Level with worked examples, practical assessment guidance and differentiated end of topic questions with this Edexcel Year 2 student book. - Identifies the level of your students'' understanding with diagnostic questions and a summary of prior knowledge at the start of the Year 1 Student Book.- Provides support for all 16 required practicals with various activities and questions, along with a ''Practical'' chapter covering procedural understanding and key ideas related to measurement- Mathematical skills are integrated throughout with plenty of worked examples, including notes on methods to help explain the strategies for solving each type of problem- Offers plenty of practice with Test Yourself Questions to help stude

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Book SynopsisExam Board: AQALevel: AS/A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016AQA ApprovedHelp students to apply and develop their knowledge, progressing from basic concepts to more complicated Chemistry, with worked examples, practical activities and mathematical support throughout- Provides support for all 12 required practicals with activities that introduce practical work and other experimental investigations in Chemistry- Offers detailed examples to help students get to grips with difficult concepts such as Physical Chemistry calculations- Mathematical skills are integrated throughout the book and all summarised in one chapter for easy reference- Allows you to easily measure progression with Differentiated End of Topic questions and Test Yourself Questions-Develops understanding with free online access to ''Test yourself'' answers and an extended glossary.Trade ReviewFully explained activities with clear practical instructions, a logical progression of analytical questions and the integration of how science works concepts make for a comprehensive appreciation and understanding of the whole task. Teachers no longer have to devise such activities from scratch. -- A. Popperwell, Science Teacher * Abigail Lambert *A well designed book, easy to read but comprehensive enough for the students. The best aspect is the quantity of worked examples with appropriate commentaries, and the clarity of explanations. The descriptions of the practical aspects to the course are also well covered and clearly illustrated. The points for development would be the need for specific definitions of key concepts, maybe as a glossary or in boxes in the appropriate chapters, and some more challenging questions at the end of each chapter. At the moment it is good but needs supplementing with other resources for questioning the more able. Linking practical questions to the chapters at the end would be desirable too. -- Dr Esther Garcia-Rodriguez * Abigail Lambert *

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Book SynopsisExam Board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Chemistry First Teaching: August 2018 First Exam: May 2019Get your best grade with comprehensive course notes and advice from Scotland's top experts, fully updated for the latest changes to SQA Higher assessment.How to Pass Higher Chemistry Second Edition contains all the advice and support you need to revise successfully for your Higher exam. It combines an overview of the course syllabus with advice from a top expert on how to improve exam performance, so you have the best chance of success.- Revise confidently with up-to-date guidance tailored to the latest SQA assessment changes - Refresh your knowledge with comprehensive, tailored subject notes- Prepare for the exam with top tips and hints on revision techniques- Get your best grade with advice on how to gain those vital extra marks

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Book SynopsisDevelop and learn to apply your knowledge, progressing from basic concepts to more complicated Chemistry, with worked examples, practical activities and mathematical support in this updated, all-in-one textbook for Years 1 and 2.Written for the AQA A-level Chemistry specification, this revised textbook will:- Provide support for all 12 required practicals with activities that introduce practical work and other experimental investigations in Chemistry.- Offer detailed examples to help you get to grips with difficult concepts such as physical chemistry calculations.- Helps to improve mathematical skills with support throughout, examples of method and a dedicated 'Maths for chemistry' chapter.- Allow you to easily measure progression with differentiated end-of-topic questions and 'Test yourself' questions.- Develop understanding with free online access to 'Test yourself' answers, 'Practice' question answers and extended glossaries*.

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Book SynopsisDr Tim Gregory is a nuclear chemist at the National Nuclear Laboratory at Sellafield, public speaker, broadcaster and author of Meteorite: How Stones from Outer Space Made our World. In 2017, he was a finalist in BBC2's Astronauts: Do You Have What it Takes and has also presented on BBC's The Sky at Night and Channel 4's Steph's Packed Lunch. He has a PhD from the University of Bristol and lives in the North of England. His website is www.tim-gregory.co.uk.

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Book SynopsisPlease note this title is suitable for any student studying:Exam Board: OCR Level: A Level Year 2Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2015 First exams: June 2017Written by curriculum and specification experts in partnership with OCR, this Student Book supports and extends students through the new course while delivering the breadth, depth, and skills needed to succeed in the new A Level and beyond. It develops true subject knowledge while also developing essential exam skills. Covers the second year worth of content required for the new OCR Chemistry A A Level specification.

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Book SynopsisVery Short Introductions: Brilliant, Sharp, Inspiring From the simplest bacteria to humans, all living things are composed of cells of one type or another, all of which have fundamentally the same chemistry. This chemistry must provide mechanisms that allow cells to interact with the external world, a means to power the cell, machinery to carry out varied processes within the cell, a structure within which everything runs, and also governance through a web of interlocking chemical reactions. Biochemistry is the study of those reactions, the molecules that are created, manipulated, and destroyed as a result of them, and the massive macromolecules (such as DNA, cytoskeletons, proteins and carbohydrates) that form the chemical machinery and structures on which these biochemical reactions take place. It didn''t take long for an understanding of the chemistry of life to turn into a desire to manipulate it. Drugs and therapies all aim to modify biochemical processes for good or ill: Penicillin, derived from mould, stops bacteria making their cell walls. Aspirin, with its origins in willow bark, inhibits enzymes involved in inflammatory responses. A few nanograms of botulinum toxin (botox), can kill by preventing the release of neurotransmitters from the ends of nerves and so leads to paralysis and death, or give a wrinkle free forehead (if administered in very tiny quantities).This Very Short Introduction discusses the key concepts of biochemistry, as well as the historical figures in the field and the molecules they studied, before considering the current science and innovations in the field, and the interaction between biochemistry, biotechnology, and synthetic biology. ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Table of ContentsPreface 1: The roots of biochemistry 2: Water, lipids and carbohydrates 3: Proteins: Nature's nano-machines 4: Nucleic acids: Life's blueprints 5: Powering a cell: Bioenergetics 6: Manufacturing and maintaining DNA 7: Following biochemistry within the cell 8: Biotechnology and synthetic biology Further reading References

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Book SynopsisLeading you from the fundamental principles of inorganic chemistry right through to cutting-edge research at the forefront of the subject, Inorganic Chemistry is the ideal course companion for the duration of your degree. BL Written by an experienced and research-active author team, the unique four-part structure of this text provides comprehensive and contemporary coverage of inorganic chemistry from fundamental theory through to cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and current applications, making this text the ideal companion for the duration of a degree. BL Additional qualitative explanation to help students get to grips with the more mathematical treatments. BL An extensive range of learning features is provided to support students, including ''context boxes', notes on good practice', key points' and brief illustrations'. BL Numerous worked examples, self-test questions, exercises, and the more stretching tutorial problems encourage students to develop vital problem-solving skills. BL The 8th edition is available for students and institutions to purchase in a variety of formats: the e-book and Science Trove offer a mobile experience and convenient access along with embedded three-dimensional visualisations of many of the structures that appear throughout the book, video overviews, and a suite of multiple-choice questions functionality tools, navigation features and links that offer extra learning support. For more information about e-books, please visit www.oxfordtextbooks.co.uk/ebooks.

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Book SynopsisTeaches and enables students to build confidence in drawing and manipulating curly arrows, a fundamental skill for all organic chemists This book is an interactive approach to learning about chemistry of the carbonyl groupinviting students to work through its pages with pencil and paper in hand. It educates with the belief that the most effective way to learn is by practice and interaction. With this in mind, the reader is asked to predict what would happen under a specific set of reaction conditions. The book is divided into frames: each frame poses a question and invites the reader to predict what will happen. Subsequent frames give the solution but then pose more questions to develop a theme further. Chemistry of the Carbonyl Group: A Programmed Approach to Organic Reaction Mechanisms, Revised Edition provides a solid grounding in the fundamental reactions of carbonyls. Presented in full colour to enhance the understanding of mechanisms within cTable of ContentsPreface xi Acknowledgements xiii Some Help That You May Need xv What Do You Need to Know Before You Start? xvii Introduction xix 1 Nucleophilic Addition to the Carbonyl Group 1 Nucleophilic addition: what it is and how it happens 3 Alcohols as nucleophiles: acetal formation 6 Some carbon–carbon bond-forming reactions with carbon nucleophiles: cyanide ion, acetylide ion and Grignard reagents 10 Hydride ion and its derivatives LiAlH4 and NaBH4 Reduction of aldehydes and ketones 17 Meerwein–Ponndorf reduction and Oppenauer oxidation, with a branch program on how to draw transition states 19 Two general revision problems 25 2 Nucleophilic Substitution 29 Substitution: how it happens 31 LiAlH4 reduction of esters 33 Reaction of Grignard reagents with esters 34 Alkaline hydrolysis of esters 38 Acid hydrolysis of amides 39 Summary of acid and base catalysis 41 Reaction between carboxylic acids and thionyl chloride 41 Synthesis of esters and anhydrides from carboxylic acids 43 Review questions 45 3 Nucleophilic Subsitution at the Carbonyl Group with Complete Removal of Carbonyl Oxygen 49 Imine formation from aldehydes and ketones 51 Oxime formation and the structure of oximes 53 Hydrazone and semicarbazone formation 54 Reduction of C=O to CH2 56 Conversion of C=O to CCl2 60 DDT synthesis 64 Chloromethylation of aromatic compounds 65 Review questions 66 4 Carbanions and Enolisation 69 Carbanions 71 Tautomerism 72 Equilibration and racemisation of ketones by enolisation 73 Halogenation of ketones 78 Formation of bromo-acid derivatives 83 Organo-zinc derivatives and their use in synthesis 85 Review questions 87 5 Building Organic Molecules from Carbonyl Compounds 89 Using enols as nucleophiles to attack other carbonyl groups 92 The aldol reaction 92 The Claisen ester condensation 93 Acid catalysed condensation of acetone 94 Self-condensation reactions 96 Elaboration of a skeleton in synthesis 97 Cross-condensations with molecules which cannot enolise 98 Mannich reaction 103 Perkin reaction 105 Stable enols from β-dicarbonyl compounds 108 Knoevenagel reaction 110 Alkylation of β-dicarbonyl compounds 113 Michael reaction 116 Decarboxylation 125 Base cleavage of β-dicarbonyl compounds 131 Cyclisation reactions: the Dieckmann condensation 134 Cyclisation of diketones 136 The dimedone synthesis 137 Ring opening by base cleavage of β-dicarbonyl compounds 141 Revision questions 142 Examples of syntheses: two steroid syntheses 145 Stork’s cedrene synthesis 150 Index 155

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Book SynopsisCovering the current CCEA Chemistry specification, this edition has been subject to a detailed quality assurance process by an independent Chemistry expert. It is full colour throughout with over 100 illustrations, sample examination questions and answers to exercises included at rear of the book. Glossary of terms for each chapter also included. The author, Dr Wingfield Glassey currently teaches Chemistry at a Northern Ireland grammar school. Contents Unit A2 1: Further Physical and Organic Chemistry Energetics: Solids and Solutions Entropy and Free Energy Chemical Kinetics Chemical Equilibrium Acid-Base Equilibria Isomerism Carbonyl Compounds Carboxylic Acids Esters Fats and Oils Arenes Unit A2 2: Analytical, Transition Metals, Electrochemistry and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry Chromatography Volumetric Analysis Mass Spectrometry NMR Spectroscopy Electrochemistry Transition Metals Metal Complexes Transitions Metal Chemistry Organic Nitrogen Chemistry: Amines Organic Nitrogen Chemistry: Amides Amino Acids Polymer Chemistry Chemistry in Medicine Unit A2 3: Further Practical Chemistry Answers GlossaryTable of ContentsUnit A2 1: Further Physical and Organic Chemistry, Unit A2 2: Analytical, Transition Metals, Electrochemistry and Organic Nitrogen Chemistry, Unit A2 3: Further Practical Chemistry, Answers, Glossary.

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Book SynopsisComplete course coverage for the best grades in the upcoming mocks and exams!This satisfyingly chunky book has everything students need for success in AQA AS-Level Chemistry and Year 1 of AQA A-Level Chemistry!It contains in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and worked examples. To test students' knowledge and understanding, there are practice questions and exam-style questions throughout the book (with complete answers included at the back). There's also detailed guidance on Maths Skills and Practical Investigations, plus indispensable advice for honing those all-important Exam Skills. What's more, an access-code for a free Online Edition is also printed inside the book - this allows you to read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet.

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Book SynopsisComplete course coverage for the best grades in the upcoming mocks and exams!CGP has both years of OCR A A-Level Chemistry covered in this mighty Student Book! It's packed with in-depth, accessible notes explaining every topic, supported by clear diagrams, photographs, tips and worked examples. To test students' knowledge and understanding, there are practice questions and exam-style questions throughout the book (with detailed answers included). There's also detailed guidance on Maths Skills and Practical Investigations, plus indispensable advice for success in the final exams. What's more, we've thrown in a free Online Edition that lets you read the entire book on a PC, Mac or tablet. When the book arrives, just use the unique code printed inside the cover to gain full access. Don't miss CGP's Student Books covering both years of OCR A A-Level Biology (9781789086676) and Physics (9781789086690).

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Book SynopsisWhat makes a quark? How many quarks make a proton? How many protons make an oxygen atom? How many oxygen atoms make a carbon dioxide molecule? How many carbon atoms make you? In this accessible little book, packed with helpful diagrams and interesting information, science writer Matt Tweed takes us on a whirlwind tour into the tiny realms, the stuff we are all made of, the building blocks of the material world, the elements of chemisty.Trade ReviewWooden Books are: "Fascinating" FINANCIAL TIMES. "Beautiful" LONDON REVIEW OF BOOKS. "Rich and Artful" THE LANCET. "Genuinely mind-expanding" FORTEAN TIMES. "Excellent" NEW SCIENTIST. "Stunning" NEW YORK TIMES. Small books, big ideas.

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Book SynopsisThis workbook has been written to assist students preparing to sit examinations for the current CCEA AS level Chemistry specification. It contains practice questions of examination standard, with space provided for writing answers to mirror the feel of an actual paper. Marks are indicated beside each question. All questions were specially commissioned for this workbook, and are not from past papers. The book also contains an introductory section with tips and advice on examination technique. The book addresses the following units of the specification • AS 1: Basic Concepts in Physical and Inorganic Chemistry • AS 2: Further Physical and Inorganic Chemistry and an Introduction to Organic Chemistry The authors, Alyn G McFarland and Nora Henry, are well-known Chemistry authors with many years’ teaching experience. A full mark scheme for this book is available online via this link: http://colourpointeducational.com/media/content/ASChemistryAnswers.pdf

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Ensure your students get to grips with the core practicals and develop the skills needed to succeed with an in-depth assessment-driven approach that builds and reinforces understanding; clear summaries of practical work with sample questions and answers help to improve exam technique in order to achieve higher grades.Written by experienced teacher and author David Scott, this Student Guide for practical Chemistry:- Help students easily identify what they need to know with a concise summary of required practical work examined in the A-level specifications.- Consolidate understanding of practical work, methodology, mathematical and other skills out of the laboratory with exam tips and knowledge check questions, with answers in the back of the book.- Provide plenty of opportunities for students to improve

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Book SynopsisMinerals existed long before any forms of life, playing a key role in the origin and evolution of life; an interaction with biological systems that we are only now beginning to understand. Exploring the traditional strand of mineralogy, which emphasises the important mineral families, the well-established analytical methods (optical microscopy and X-ray diffraction) and the dramatic developments made in techniques over recent decades, David Vaughan also introduces the modern strand of mineralogy, which explores the role minerals play in the plate tectonic cycle and how they interact with the living world. Demonstrating how minerals can be critical for human health and illness by providing essential nutrients and releasing poisons, Vaughan explores the multitude of ways in which minerals have aided our understanding of the world.ABOUT THE SERIES: The Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press contains hundreds of titles in almost every subject area. These pocket-sized books are the perfect way to get ahead in a new subject quickly. Our expert authors combine facts, analysis, perspective, new ideas, and enthusiasm to make interesting and challenging topics highly readable.Trade Reviewan excellent choice for those curious to dig deeper into the mineral world. * Geoscientist *Table of Contents1. The mineral world ; 2. Studying minerals ; 3. Minerals and the interior of the Earth ; 4. Earth's surface and the cycling of minerals ; 5. Minerals and the living world ; 6. Minerals as resources ; 7. Minerals past, present, and future ; Further reading ; Index

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Book SynopsisTrade Review“Since 2004, Ruth Lister’s book has been the definitive text on poverty. This new edition is destined to replace the first as a must-have volume for anyone interested in social policy, and to become the go-to source whenever poverty is discussed.”Robert Walker, Beijing Normal University and University of Oxford “Ruth Lister offers a rare combination of great professional expertise and moral authority and an abiding commitment to ways of tackling poverty effectively. The result is a highly readable and unusually insightful book about shaping a decent and compassionate society.”Philip Alston, former UN Special Rapporteur on extreme poverty and human rights“For anyone who has an interest in understanding and tackling poverty be they a community worker, social worker, youth worker, think tank policy wonk, academics, local councillor or MP, this is an essential, comprehensive and rewarding read. I highly recommend that, along with putting regular shifts in at your local food bank, you find the time to purchase a copy and read it.”vulnerability360.org.uk“This book shows that even while political, media and popular discourses and attitudes can be deeply dehumanising, they can also heal and empower.”ATD Fourth World UK“Lister's book offers vital insight into how poverty is actually experienced. [… She] discusses redistribution of resources to address the material aspects of poverty, and recognition and respect to address the non‐material aspects of poverty so powerfully described in this important book.”Child Poverty Action Group“The first edition of Poverty has been a, if not the, key text on poverty since 2004; this new edition is likely to replace the first on the bookshelves of scholars, policy makers and practitioners concerned about poverty.”Sociology“There can be no doubting Lister’s expertise in or commitment to her area of study. … for anyone seeking a comprehensive overview of the state of poverty studies at the start of the 2020s it is both an essential and engaging read. It will undoubtedly be lifted off the shelf as a first point of reference on many future occasions.”Journal of Social Security LawTable of ContentsIntroduction Chapter 1. Defining Poverty Chapter 2. Measuring poverty Chapter 3. Inequality, social divisions and the differential experience of poverty Chapter 4. Discourses of poverty: from Othering to respect Chapter 5. Poverty and agency: from getting by to getting organized Chapter 6: Poverty, human rights and citizenship Conclusion: From concept to politics

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCR Level: A-Level Subject: Chemistry First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Create confident, literate and well-prepared students with skills-focused, topic-specific workbooks.Our Student Workbooks build students'' understanding, developing the confidence and exam skills they need, whilst providing ready prepared lesson solutions.- Supplements key resources such as textbooks to adapt easily to existing schemes of work- Offers time-saving and economical lesson solutions for both specialist and non-specialist teachers- Provides flexible resource material to reinforce and apply topic understanding throughout the course, as classwork or extension tasks, or for revision- Creates opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with answers to tasks and activities supplied online- Prepares students to meet the demands of the specification by practising exam techniqu

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Book SynopsisPeter Atkins captures the heart of chemistry in this book, through an innovative, closely integrated design of images and text, and his characteristically clear, precise, and economical exposition. Explaining the processes involved in chemical reactions, he begins by introducing a ''tool kit'' of basic reactions, such as precipitation, corrosion, and catalysis, and concludes by showing how these building blocks are brought together in more complex processes such as photosynthesis, to provide a concise and intellectually rewarding introduction to the private life of atoms.Trade Reviewthe perfect antidote to science phobia. * Booklist *Table of ContentsPREFACE; A PRELIMINARY COMMENT: WATER; THE BASIC TOOLS; ASSEMBLING THE WORKSHOP; BUILDING FOR DESIGN; A RETROSPECTIVE: BRINGING IT ALL TOGETHER; GLOSSARY; INDEX

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Book SynopsisEssential Laboratory Skills for Biosciences is an essential companion during laboratory sessions. It is designed to be simple and give clear step by step instructions on essential techniques, supported by relevant diagrams.Table of ContentsList of Figures vii List of Tables xi Acknowledgements xiii Introduction xv Health and Safety xvii 1 Measurements and Calculations 1 1.1 Units and measurements 1 1.2 Measuring the volumes of liquids 4 1.3 Pipetting 8 1.4 Weighing 15 1.5 Calculations 19 2 Preparing Solutions 23 2.1 Common terms defining solutions 23 2.2 Precautions in making solutions 23 2.3 Making solutions 24 2.4 Dilutions to prepare standard solutions 26 2.5 Molar solutions 29 2.6 Calculations involving solutions 31 3 Separation of Liquids and Solids 35 3.1 Filtration 35 3.2 Centrifugation 39 3.3 Chromatography 45 3.4 Electrophoresis 51 4 Common Techniques and Equipment 55 4.1 Titration 55 4.2 Spectrophotometry 60 4.3 Aseptic techniques 69 4.4 Disinfectants 73 5 Microscopy and Histology 75 5.1 Light microscopy 75 5.2 Slide preparation 84 5.3 Cell Counting 89 6 Cardiorespiratory Measurements 93 6.1 Techniques to investigate cardiovascular function 93 6.2 Techniques to investigate respiratory function 104 7 Recording and Presenting Data 111 7.1 Keeping a laboratory book 111 7.2 Presentation of data 112 7.3 Recording data in tables 112 7.4 Presenting data in graphs 113 7.5 Describing data statistically 117 Recommended Reading 119 Appendices Appendix 1: Rules for Powers 121 Appendix 2: Rules for Logarithms 123 Appendix 3: Factors to Consider When Making Solutions 125 Appendix 4: Principle of Spectrophotometry 127 Appendix 5: Descriptive Statistics and Formulae 129 Appendix 6: Using Software to Draw Tables, Graphs and Calculating Descriptive Statistics 133 Index 137

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Book SynopsisThe chemistry of food and cooking is just one example of the many roles chemistry plays in our everyday lives. This topic provides an exciting context for some familiar chemistry and a way to engage students with the subject. Kitchen Chemistry contains a wide variety of activities, from class practicals and demonstrations to reading comprehension and paper-based exercises. Each activity deals with an aspect of the chemistry of food and/or cooking. The material is suitable for a wide range of ages, from primary to post-16, and helps reinforce the idea that everything is made of chemicals and that there is no difference between ''man-made'' and ''natural'' chemicals.Trade ReviewSynopsis: The chemistry of food and cooking is just one example of the many roles chemistry plays in our everyday lives. This topic provides an exciting context for some familiar chemistry and a way to engage students with the subject. Kitchen Chemistry contains a wide variety of activities, from class practicals and demonstrations to reading comprehension and paper-based exercises. Each activity deals with an aspect of the chemistry of food and/or cooking. The material is suitable for a wide range of ages, from primary to post-16, and helps reinforce the idea that everything is made of chemicals and that there is no difference between 'man-made' and 'natural' chemicals. * Chemical Information Sources Discussion List, 06 November 2007 (Dana L Roth) *"Useful resource for school teachers, undergraduate chemistry lecturers and food enthusiasts." * International Food Information Service, 2007-01-Ac0263 *Table of ContentsIntroduction by Heston Blumenthal; How to use this material; The use of salt in cooking; The use of salt in cooking 2; By how much does salt increase the boiling point of water?; Is all salt the same?; "Low sodium" salt substitutes; What affects the colour and texture of cooked vegetables; Should beans be cooked with the lid on or off?; The chemistry of baking powder; The structure of ice and water; Why do pans stick?; Enzymes and jellies; The chemistry of flavour; Chemical changes during cooking; The science of ice cream; 'Asparagus pee'; How hot are chilli peppers?

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Book SynopsisIn the newly revised Sixth Edition of Pocket Consultant: Occupational Health, an accomplished and distinguished team of researchers and practitioners deliver a fully updated overview of current occupational health practices. The book offers a complete, international perspective that includes discussions of issues like migrant working populations, and new chapters on occupational exposure in different industries and specific processes. Special issues such as working hours and shift work, alcohol and drug use testing, eHealth, military populations, fatigue, and sleep disorders are also discussed at length. Readers will also find: A thorough introduction to occupational health, including people involved, the roles of occupational health professionals, industrial processes, and health outcomesComprehensive explorations of occupational health services at an international level, occupational diseases, and occupational infectionsPractical discussions of clinical evaluations, including pre-employment placement, fitness for work, health assessments, health surveillance, and medical recordsExaminations of medicolegal report writing and the legal and ethical aspects of occupational healthIn-depth examinations of occupational toxicology, occupational hygiene, chemical/physical/biological/psychosocial hazards, and the principles of risk assessment and risk management along with the latest on control toolkits Perfect for occupational hygienists, physicians, nurses, safety practitioners and anyone in a health and safety role, Pocket Consultant: Occupational Health will also earn a place in the libraries of general practitioners, medical students, nursing students, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, toxicologists, and occupational psychologists.Table of ContentsForeword vii 1 Introduction 1 2 Occupational Health Services – An International Perspective 10 3 Occupational Diseases 23 4 Occupational Infections 58 5 Clinical Evaluations 77 6 Occupational Toxicology 87 7 Occupational Cancer 127 8 Occupational Hygiene – Gases, Vapours, Dusts and Fibres 139 9 Physical Hazards – Light, Heat, Noise, Vibration, Pressure and Radiation 167 10 Musculoskeletal Disorders 216 11 Psychosocial Aspects of the Workplace 224 12 Risk Assessment 249 13 Risk Management 298 14 Principles of Occupational Epidemiology 309 15 Control of Airborne Contaminants 328 16 Personal Protection of the Worker 351 17 Tertiary Prevention 373 18 Special Issues in Occupational Health 377 19 Expert and Medicolegal Report Writing 439 20 Ethical Aspects of Occupational Health 445 Index 455

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Book SynopsisEverything you need to crush chemistry with confidence Chemistry All-in-One For Dummies arms you with all the no-nonsense, how-to content you'll need to pass your chemistry class with flying colors. You'll find tons of practical examples and practice problems, and you'll get access to an online quiz for every chapter. Reinforce the concepts you learn in the classroom and beef up your understanding of all the chemistry topics covered in the standard curriculum. Prepping for the AP Chemistry exam? Dummies has your back, with plenty of review before test day. With clear definitions, concise explanations, and plenty of helpful information on everything from matter and molecules to moles and measurements, Chemistry All-in-One For Dummies is a one-stop resource for chem students of all valences. Review all the topics covered in a full-year high school chemistry course or one semester of college chemistryUnderstand atoms, molecules, and the periodic table of elementsMaster chemical equations, solutions, and states of matterComplete practice problems and end-of-chapter quizzes (online!)Chemistry All-In-One For Dummies is perfect for students who need help with coursework or want to cram extra hard to ace that chem test.Table of ContentsUnit 1: Getting Started with Chemistry 5 Chapter 1: Looking at Numbers Scientifically 7 Chapter 2: Using and Converting Units 29 Chapter 3: The Basic Properties of Matter 49 Chapter 4: Breaking Down Atoms into Their Subatomic Particles 59 Unit 2: The Periodic Table 77 Chapter 5: Surveying the Periodic Table of the Elements 79 Chapter 6: The Electron 91 Chapter 7: Periodic Trends 111 Chapter 8: Doing Chemistry with Atomic Nuclei 125 Unit 3: Making and Breaking Bonds 143 Chapter 9: Building Bonds 145 Chapter 10: The Shape of Molecules 165 Chapter 11: Naming Compounds and Writing Formulas 197 Unit 4: Working with Reactions 223 Chapter 12: Understanding the Many Uses of the Mole 225 Chapter 13: Getting a Grip on Chemical Equations 249 Chapter 14: Putting Stoichiometry to Work 277 Unit 5: Examining Changes in Energy 301 Chapter 15: Understanding States of Matter in Terms of Energy 303 Chapter 16: Warming Up to Thermochemistry 319 Chapter 17: Obeying Gas Laws 345 Unit 6: Studying Solutions 377 Chapter 18: Dissolving into Solutions 379 Chapter 19: Playing Hot and Cold: Colligative Properties 401 Chapter 20: Working with Acids and Bases 419 Chapter 21: Achieving Neutrality with Titrations and Buffers 445 Glossary 461 Index 471

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Book SynopsisThe new fifth edition of Chemistry: Atoms First by Burdge and Overby builds further on the success of the first four editions. The Atoms First approach provides a consistent and logical method for teaching general chemistry. This approach starts with the fundamental building block of matter, the atom, and uses it as the stepping-stone to understanding more complex chemistry topics. Once mastery of the nature of atoms and electrons is achieved, the formation and properties of compounds are developed. Only after the study of matter and the atom will students have sufficient background to fully engage in topics such as stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. The text is strengthened by its offering in ALEKS, now featuring Custom Question Authoring, Video Assignments, Virtual Labs, and more!Table of ContentsChapter 1: Chemistry: The Science of Change Chapter 2: Atoms and the Periodic Table Chapter 3: Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 4: Periodic Trends of the Elements Chapter 5: Ionic and Covalent Compounds Chapter 6: Representing Molecules Chapter 7: Molecular Geometry, Intermolecular Forces, and Bonding Theories Chapter 8: Chemical Reactions Chapter 9: Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Chapter 10: Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Chapter 11: Gases Chapter 12: Liquids and Solids Chapter 13: Physical Properties of Solutions Chapter 14: Chemical KineticsChapter 15: Entropy and Gibbs Energy Chapter 16: Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 17: Acids, Bases, and Salts Chapter 18: Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria Chapter 19: Electrochemistry Chapter 20: Nuclear ChemistryChapter 21: Environmental Chemistry Chapter 22: Coordination Chemistry Chapter 23: Organic Chemistry Chapter 24: Modern Materials Chapter 25: ONLINE ONLY CHAPTER: Nonmetallic Elements and Their CompoundsChapter 26: ONLINE ONLY CHAPTER: Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals

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Book SynopsisExam Board: EdexcelLevel: AS/A-levelSubject: ChemistryFirst Teaching: September 2015First Exam: June 2016Help higher achieving students to maximise their potential, with a focus on independent learning, assessment advice and model assessment answers in this new edition of George Facer''s best-selling textbook.- Encourages independent learning with notes and clear explanations throughout the content- Strengthens understanding with worked examples of chemical equations and calculations- Stretches the students with a bank of questions at the end of each chapter- Provides assessment guidance and sample answers

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Book SynopsisA brand new edition of our popular Advanced Higher Chemistry Study Guide, which is fully up-to-date with the very latest SQA course changes. The main aim of this Chemistry Study Guide is to help you achieve success in the SQA Advanced Higher examination by providing you with concise but comprehensive coverage of the key areas of the course. Helpful hints and advice are provided in the Don’t forget sections. The Things to do and think about sections provide questions to test your knowledge and understanding of the content and to help you extend your development of problem solving skills. In a number of cases, the Things to do and think about section provides additional information to extend your knowledge of the subject and to stimulate interest in the subject. The Study Guide also includes a section offering very useful advice on the production of a Project Report. The Online tests on the free BrightRED Digital Zone consist of multiple-choice questions, are a useful tool to check your progress through the course and provide relevant feedback.Trade ReviewThirty 5* Amazon reviews of BrightRED Study Guide Advanced Higher Chemistry New Edition: "Helpful. It is a good book to have if studying advanced higher chemistry".Table of ContentsIntroduction, Inorganic Chemistry, Physical Chemistry, Organic Chemistry and Instrumental Analysis, Researching Chemistry, Answers

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Book Synopsis"What is the nature of matter?"Within conventional science, the reductionist, materialist view asserts that matter is solely physical. Hauschka shows that open-minded study, based on qualitative observation and quantitative research, can overcome this now standardized view. Without denying the laws of matter, he shows the limitations of a science restricted by them, and points to new research that indicates the primal nature of spirit. This classic work, reprinted in its original form, is the result of Dr Hauschka's many years' research at the Ita Wegman Clinic in Arlesheim, Switzerland. Through decades of experimentation he came to radical conclusions that suggested potential new directions for science. This book includes the detailed results of Hauschka's experiments although his approach is not restricted to measurement and outer observation. Based on the work of Goethe and Steiner, he encourages a method of seeing nature that has an artistic quality, and calls for direct experience rather than intellectual theorizing. "The Nature of Substance" is generally accessible. The author deliberately avoids technical terms and academic style in favor of vivid descriptions and lively discussions. His fascinating study takes in many substances, with chapters on plants, animals, oils, proteins, carbohydrates, vitamins, minerals, metals, carbon, oxygen, poisons, high dilutions, and much more. This book is a companion volume to the author s other work, "Nutrition."

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Book SynopsisEverything in the universe is made up of the elements – including us. Forged in the Big Bang, the elements and their resulting compounds created the solar system, planet Earth, the air we breathe, the water we rely on and the proteins that would become life. In fact, everything in the known Universe is made up of one of the 118 elements of the periodic table – so we really should know something about them! This little book is the perfect guide, listing all the elements' vital stats, and exploring their astonishing histories and usages in an accessible and easy-to-understand way. Table of ContentsHydrogen • The Alkali Metals • The Alkaline Earth Metals • The Transition Metals • The Lanthanoids • The Actinoids • The Boron Group • The Carbon Group • The Nitrogen Group • The Oxygen Group • The Halogens • The Noble Gases • The Transuranium Elements.

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Book SynopsisChemistry Foundation for Class IX is a comprehensive resource for students of Class IX preparing for the CBSE and ICSE Board examinations. It provides clear and concise explanations and covers all topics in these syllabi, along with a variety of problems drawn from the current and previous years' question papers.

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Book SynopsisExam Board: OCR Level: A-Level Subject: Chemistry First Teaching: September 2015 First Exam: Summer 2016Create confident, literate and well-prepared students with skills-focused, topic-specific workbooks.Our Student Workbooks build students'' understanding, developing the confidence and exam skills they need, whilst providing ready prepared lesson solutions.- Supplements key resources such as textbooks to adapt easily to existing schemes of work- Offers time-saving and economical lesson solutions for both specialist and non-specialist teachers- Provides flexible resource material to reinforce and apply topic understanding throughout the course, as classwork or extension tasks, or for revision- Creates opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with answers to tasks and activities supplied online- Prepares students to meet the demands of the specification by practising exam techniquTrade ReviewThis workbook is amazing. Really helped me to get to grips with the basic content as well as apply my knowledge to various situations! -- Miss Simra Abid * Miss Simra Abid *

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