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UNDERSTANDING ADVANCED PHYSICAL INORGANIC
CHEMISTRY
The Learner's Approach
by Jeanne Tan (Raffles Junior College, Singapore) &
Kim Seng Chan (Raffles Junior College,
Singapore)
488pp
978-981-4317-26-9(pbk): US$28 / £17 US$21
/ £12.75
Written for students taking the A-level examinations, this
textbook covers essential topics under the University of Cambridge
stipulated A-level chemistry syllabus. It is written in such a way as
to guide the reader through the understanding and applications of
essential chemical concepts by introducing a discourse feature — the
asking and answering of questions — that stimulates coherent thinking
and hence, elucidates ideas. Based on the Socratic Method, questions
are implanted throughout the book to help facilitate the reader's
development in forming logical conclusions of concepts. The book helps
students to master fundamental chemical concepts in a simple way.
Topics are explored through an explanatory and inquiry-based
approach. They are interrelated and easy to understand, with succinct
explanations/examples being included, especially on areas that students
frequently find difficult. Topics address the whys and hows
behind key concepts to be mastered, so that the concepts are made
understandable and intuitive for students. The focus is on conceptual
learning so as to equip students with knowledge for critical learning
and problem solving.
Existing A-levels textbooks and guidebooks generally
introduce concepts in a matter-of-fact manner. This book adds a unique
pedagogical edge which few can rival. Through their many years of
teaching experiences, the authors have acquired a sound awareness of
common students' misconceptions which are relayed through the questions
and thus help to reinforce concepts learnt.
Contents:
- Atomic Structure and the Periodic Table
- Chemical Bonding
- Ideal Gas and Gas Laws
- Chemical Thermodynamics
- Reaction Kinetics
- Chemical Equilibria
- Ionic Equilibria
- Redox Chemistry and Electrochemical Cells
- The Periodic Table — Chemical Periodicity
- Chemistry of Groups 2 and 7
- Introduction to Transition Metals and Their
Chemistry
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