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Chemistry : course companion
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Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2007
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9780199151462

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30000010162833 QD40 N48 2007 Open Access Book Book
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Summary

Uniquely developed with the IB for the latest syllabus.Following the new 2007 syllabus this Course Companion follows an approach that includes the wider aims of the IBO through connections to TOK, international-mindedness and the IB learner profile. It has been written by a Principal Examiner for the IB Diploma Programme Chemistry and has been extensively reviewed by teachers, consultants and the IBO. With material integrated to include international and historical perspectives, students will be encouraged to think critically and make connections to other subjects and to world issues.


Author Notes

Head of Science at the United World College of the Atlantic. Principal Examiner for Chemistry. IB Workshop Leader. Author and reviewer of the 2007 IB programmes for IB.


Table of Contents

Introduction
1 Quantitative chemistry
2 Atomic structure
3 Periodicity
4 Bonding and structure
5 Energetics
6 Kinetics
7 Equilibrium
8 Acids and bases
9 Oxidation and reduction
10 Organic Chemistry
11 Uncertainty and error in measurement
12 External and internal assessment
13 Extended essay
14 Option A: modern analytical chemistry
15 Option B: human biochemistry
16 Option C: chemistry in industry and technology
17 Option D: medicines and drugs
18 Option E: environmental chemistry
19 Option F: food chemistry
20 Option G: further organic chemistry
Answers to questions
Index