Around the World in 18 Elements

Written with both students and educators in mind, this book presents a tour of the elements found in the British "A" level syllabus. Each chapter presents a key concept of chemistry in the context of the element, instilling a wider background in chemistry to the reader, which can then be tested by questions in the text. Students of chemistry will enjoy this informative approach to revision, while educators will gain inspiration for planning lessons and discussing concepts. International baccalaureate and foundation-year students will also benefit from the topics presented in this accessible textbook. Find out more, including resources, at http://www.rsc.org/learn-chemistry/resource/res00001996/around-the-world-in-18-elements-book.

Autorentext

David Scott has over 25 years experience of teaching general science and chemistry at a range of secondary institutions in the UK and internationally. He currently teaches Chemistry at the King's School, Canterbury. David has been a principle examiner for the OCR science award AS paper since its inception in 2006 and is an editorial associate of the School Science Review.

Zusammenfassung
This book presents a tour of the elements found in the British "A" level (17-18) syllabus, presenting a wider background in chemistry to educators, students and the interested layperson.

Inhalt

Introduction; Who is this book for?; Phosphorus; Iron; Nitrogen; Sulfur; Lead; Iodine; Lithium; Calcium; Copper; Fluorine; Aluminium; Hydrogen; Chlorine; Zinc; Mercury; Manganese; Oxygen; Carbon