9-1 Chemistry
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Foreword edit
9-1 Chemistry is a textbook designed to act as a free, reliable guide for students attempting the 9-1 Chemistry GCSE. It is part of the 9-1 Series of wikibooks.
The table of contents has been structured around the AQA Specification.
This book is intended to be read chronologically.
We recommend that you are familiar with most of GCSE Mathematics as physics, like other sciences, relies on mathematics. Also, if you want to learn how to make the most of this textbook please read here.
Atomic structure and the periodic table edit
- A simple model of the atom
- The periodic table
- Properties of transition metals
- Atomic structure questions
Bonding, structure and properties of matter edit
- Chemical bonds; ionic, covalent and metallic
- How bonding and structure relate to properties of substances
- Structure and bonding of carbon
- Bulk and surface properties of matter including nanoparticles
- Topic questions
Quantitative Chemistry edit
- Quantitative interpretation of chemical equations
- Amount of substance in relation to masses of pure substances
- Yield and atom economy
- Concentrations of solutions
- Amount of substance in relation to volumes of gases
- Topic questions
Chemical changes edit
- Reactivity of metals
- Reactions of acids
- Electrolysis
- Topic questions
Energy changes edit
- Exothermic and endothermic reactions
- Chemical cells and fuel cells
- Topic questions
Rate and extent of chemical change edit
- Rate of reaction
- Reversible reactions and dynamic equilibrium
- Topic questions
Organic chemistry edit
Chemical analysis edit
- Purity, formulations and chromatography
- Identification of common gases
- Identification of ions
- Topic questions
Chemistry of the atmosphere edit
- The composition and evolution of the Earth's atmosphere
- Carbon dioxide and methane as greenhouse gases
- Common atmospheric pollutants and their sources
- Topic questions
Using resources edit
- Using the Earth's resources and obtaining potable water
- Life cycle assessment and recycling
- Ways of reducing the use of resources
- Using materials
- The Haber process and the use of NPK fertilisers
- Topic questions
Practice Papers edit
Appendix edit
- How to make the most from this book
- I've finished the book, where next?
- Authorship