Complete chemistry for Cambridge IGSCE

This book meets the needs of all students following the Cambridge IGCSE syllabus for Chemistry. Updated for the most recent syllabus and the latest scientific developments, it covers all aspects of the syllabus content in an attractive and engaging format for both native and non-native speakers of English. Each book is accompanied by a free CD which provides a wealth of support for students, such as practical investigations, practice exam-questions and revision tips. An accompanying Teacher's Guide and Revision Guide are also available. Fully endorsed by Cambridge International Examinations.

1. STATES OF MATTER ; 1.1 Everything is made of particles ; 1.2 Solids, liquids, and gases ; 1.3 The particles in solids, liquids, and gases ; 1.4 A closer look at gases ; Checkup on Chapter 1 ; 2. SEPARATING SUBSTANCES ; 2.1 Mixtures, solutions, and solvents ; 2.2 Pure substances and impurities ; 2.3 Separation methods (part I) ; 2.4 Separation methods (part II) ; 2.5 More about paper chromatography ; 2.6 The chromatography detectives ; Checkup on Chapter 2 ; 3. ATOMS AND ELEMENTS ; 3.1 Atoms, elements, and the Periodic Table ; 3.2 More about atoms ; 3.3 Isotopes and radioactivity ; 3.4 How electrons are arranged ; How our model of the atom developed ; The atom: the inside story ; 3.5 The metals and non-metals ; Checkup on Chapter 3 ; 4. ATOMS COMBINING ; 4.1 Compounds, mixtures, and chemical change ; 4.2 Why do atoms form bonds? ; 4.3 The ionic bond ; 4.4 More about ions ; 4.5 The covalent bond ; 4.6 Covalent compounds ; 4.7 Comparing ionic and covalent compounds ; 4.8 Giant covalent structures ; 4.9 The bonding in metals ; Checkup on Chapter 4 ; 5. REACTING MASSES, AND CHEMICAL EQUATIONS ; 5.1 The names and formulae of compounds ; 5.2 Equations for chemical reactions ; 5.3 The …