Chemistry in Context - Laboratory Manual Fifth Edition: Laboratory Manual and Student Guide |
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Author:
Graham Hill, John Holman
By Nelson Thornes
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Product Description
The labatory manual and study guide supports your teaching with a broad range of practicals, emphasising saftey and risk assessment. It is an essential companion to Chemistry in Context and can also be used alongside other Advanced Chemistry books.
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 Useless for a beginner, 2010-06-13
I did Chemistry to 'O'-level many years ago. I bought this book so that I could reach an 'A'-level standard.
I found the book a mixture of "beyond my level" and "dumbed down". The definition of a molecule is poor: "A molecule is the smallest part of an element or a compound which can exist alone under ordinary conditions." To me, this raised more questions than it answered. What are ordinary conditions? Is there such a thing as a molecule of common salt? Not if it is in water. Not if it is next to several more molecules of common salt. Aren't these "ordinary conditions"?
Then there is some notation which pops up from time to time, but is nowhere referred to or defined. Baffling.
The book says that it does not use 'litres', using 'cubic decimetres' instead. Ughh. But a few pages on, a caption to a diagram says "32g of oxygen (about 24 litres at room temperature and pressure; about 1 large biscuit tin". So, we're not(?) using litres? And how large is a large biscuit tin? I would consider a 24 litre biscuit to be huge, bigger than I have ever seen.
The authors assume that you are familiar with the atomic weights of a lot of the more common elements. So they don't tell you what they are. You are asked questions, for which you need to know these. And I can't find them mentioned. Yes, I did check the index.
Clearly, atomic weights (or masses) were covered adequately "last year", and I suppose I need to refer to my non-existent last year's textbook. OK. So why the need to give a definition (twice) of a molecule?
I'm glad I bought a battered old copy of the third edition. I'm glad I didn't waste the money being asked for a new copy of the latest edition. I can use my savings to buy the supplementary material I need.
 A brilliant book for all chemistry lovers, 2008-05-26
A must-buy book for all those interested in chemistry at A level. Excellently presented, with good use of colour, and superb detail brings life to the subject. Very good selection of exam practice questions (not all answers are included). Makes the transition from GCSE easy. A book to be read through rather than dipped into, and which focuses on understanding concepts and ideas rather than just learning facts.
 DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK!, 2008-09-12
the reason why i tell you not to buy this book is quite simple...it is big...it is bulky...and it is heavy, this is no exageration also if you want to look something up it goes into so much detail you wish you never even took the course.
trust me do not buy this i got it from the school and they are bringing them back in because they are now getting edexcel approved ones!
i promise you this:
if your a parent your child will never stop asking you questions because they cant be bothered to read it all
if your a pupil look for something to do with cgp or something i am not advertising just stating the truth.
i wouldnt buy this for a penny...mind you the way the currency is going that is quite insulting...
do not get promise you will not like it, its not fun or entertaining to get you to continue reading.
Fantastic Chemistry Book, 2009-08-01
If you're wanting a book that expects a little bit more than just the syllabus, this is a fantastic book!!
By some margin, it's the best A level text book that I have come across. In truth I haven't seen loads but it is by some margin the best!
It expects a little bit more than just passing an exam but for those who are interested in discovery and enjoy learning, this book is for.
Essential for any A Level student, 2009-01-31
I used the first edition of this book while studying for my Chemistry A Level over 20 years ago. This book is beautifully written and explains very difficult ideas very very well.
I recently bought the latest edition for my niece when she started her A levels. Already she finds it invaluable, using it to supplement her lessons and course textbook.
Having taught Chemistry at A Level, and used this book with my students, I really can't recommend it strongly enough.
For any parent or student this is a book you should buy.
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 540
EAN: 9780174483076
ISBN: 0174483074
Label: Nelson Thornes
Manufacturer: Nelson Thornes
Number Of Pages: 160
Publication Date: 2001-07-23
Publisher: Nelson Thornes
Studio: Nelson Thornes |
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