NEW CAMBRIDGE IGCSE CHEMISTRY COURSEBOOK WITH DIGITAL ACCESS (2 YEARS) - 9781108951609

ISBN: 9781108951609

Book Title: Cambridge IGCSE™ Chemistry Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years)

Publisher: Cambridge University Press

Edition: 5th Edition

Year of Publication: 2021

Year of Student: Year 10–11 (Ages 14–16)

No of Pages: Approximately 480 pages

About this book:

This comprehensive coursebook is fully updated to support the Cambridge IGCSE Chemistry (0620/0971) syllabus for examination from 2023. It blends rigorous scientific theory with practical, real-world applications, making complex concepts like stoichiometry and electrochemistry accessible. The text is written in clear, English-as-a-second-language (ESL) friendly prose and includes "Experimental Skills" features to build lab proficiency. With two years of digital access included, students benefit from interactive resources, self-assessment questions, and exam-style practice, ensuring they are thoroughly prepared for both their practical and written assessments while developing a lifelong interest in science.

Table of Contents Overview

The book is structured logically to transition from foundational particle theory to complex chemical systems.

• States of Matter & Atoms: Covers the kinetic particle theory, atomic structure, and how elements are arranged in the Periodic Table.
• Bonding & Structure: Explores ionic, covalent, and metallic bonding, explaining how these dictate a substance's properties.
• Chemical Energetics & Rates: Investigates exothermic and endothermic reactions, alongside the factors that influence the speed of a reaction.
• Acids, Bases, and Salts: Detailed look at pH scales, neutralization, and the preparation of various salts.
• Quantitative Chemistry: Focuses on the "math" of chemistry, including moles, concentrations, and gas volumes.
• Electrochemistry & Metals: Covers electrolysis, the reactivity series, and the extraction/uses of common metals.
• Organic Chemistry: An introduction to hydrocarbons (alkanes/alkenes), alcohols, carboxylic acids, and polymers.
• Chemistry in the Environment: Addresses air quality, water treatment, and the impact of chemical industries on the planet.

Summary:

• Print and digital coursebook developed from extensive research, meeting specific needs identified through lesson observations, interviews, and collaboration with the Cambridge Panel.
• Activities and questions aimed at developing students' essential science skills, with accessible language and features supporting English as a second language learners.
• Exam-style questions provided to build student confidence, with projects offering opportunities for assessment for learning, cross-curricular learning, and skill development.
• Multiple opportunities for active learning, including discussions, debates, self-assessment, and reflection activities.
• Answers for all questions and exercises available online at www.cambridge.org/go.
• Development of scientific inquiry skills such as prediction-making, recording observations, data handling, interpretation, and method evaluation through the 'Experimental skills' feature.
• Project feature at the end of each chapter supports various learning objectives, including assessment, cross-curricular learning, and differentiation.
• End-of-chapter exam-style questions aimed at boosting student confidence and assessing their understanding.
• 'Experimental Skills' feature provides hands-on experience and builds student understanding by contextualizing theory into practical applications.
• Features like summaries and reflection boxes offer opportunities for students to focus on what they have learned and practice metacognitive skills.
• 'Science in Context' features with open-ended discussion questions enable students to practice English skills, interpret ideas in real-world contexts, and engage in debates.
• Varied opportunities for active learning, including scripting podcasts or voiceovers, creative work like comic strip posters, and oral activities such as debates or speeches.
• Activities gradually increase in complexity to support students' learning journeys, with worked examples available to assist whenever equations are involved.
• All resources are written in accessible language with features to support English as a second language learners.

What will you get:

1 unit x Cambridge IGCSE™ Chemistry Coursebook with Digital Access (2 Years) - 9781108951609