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Innovative / Interactive / InternationalCollins IGCSE Chemistry has been developed to give maximum support for students studying for the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE. International case studies are used throughout, 'localising' learning. An interactive CD ROM, supporting study and revision, and practical work, is included.The book provides a complete match to the Edexcel (London Examinations) GCSE Chemistry Specification. HOW TO GET THE MOST FROM THIS BOOKPRINCIPLES OF CHEMISTRY Atoms; Atomic structure; Relative molecular and formula masses; Chemical formulae and chemical equations; Ionic compounds; Covalent substances; Electrolysis; Metallic crystalsCHEMISTRY OF THE ELEMENTS The Periodic table; The Group 1 elements -- lithium, sodium and potassium; The Group 2 elements -- magnesium and calcium; The Group 7 elements -- chlorine, bromine and iodine; Oxygen and oxides; Sulphur and nitrogen; Hydrogen; The transition metals -- iron and copper; Reactivity series; Preparing and analysingORGANIC CHEMISTRY Alkanes; Alkenes; EthanolPHYSICAL CHEMISTRY States of matter; Acidity, alkalinity and neutralisation; Energetics; Rates of reaction; EquilibriaCHEMISTRY IN SOCIETY Extraction and uses of metals; Natural oil and gas; Synthetic polymers; The manufacture of some important chemicalsILLUSTRATED GLOSSARYThe accompanying CD ROM provides support for study, revision and practical work./ Interactive questions / Virtual experiments for common practical tasks