There's often no better way of learning about a historical period than through the biographies of those who lived at the time. This applies equally to the history of science. This concise book traces the evolution of modern chemistry through the rich stories of those who devoted their lives to its advancement. It's a valuable resource for Waldorf teachers who want to add colour and context to chemistry lessons, or to characterise the different phases of understanding that have led to our current sophisticated levels.

Future chemists will love the mix of non-fiction and activities in this educational book full of BIG ideas. Fun games and puzzles teach boys and girls about chemistry, atoms, states of matter, chemicals and the periodic table. Start a lifelong passion for STEM subjects.

This title is endorsed by Cambridge Assessment International Education. Written by renowned expert authors, our updated resources enable the learner to effectively navigate through the content of the revised Cambridge Chemistry (5070) syllabus for examination from 2023. - Develop strong practical skills: practical skills features provide guidance on key experiments, interpreting experimental data, and evaluating results; supported by practice questions for preparation for practical exams or alternatives. - Build mathematical skills: worked examples demonstrate the key mathematical skills in scientific contexts; supported by follow-up questions to put these skills into practice. - Consolidate skills and check understanding: self-assessment questions, exam-style questions and checklists are embedded throughout the book, alongside key definitions of technical terms and a Glossary. - Navigate the syllabus confidently: content flagged clearly with introductions to each topic outlining the learning objectives and context. - Deepen and enhance scientific knowledge: going further boxes throughout encourage students to take learning to the next level.

X-kit Achieve [subject, grade, e.g. Mathematics Grade 10] Study Guide has been revised to according incorporate the latest Assessment Guidelines (as outline in Section 4 of the CAPS), and updated with current trends to ensure the content remains relevant and applicable to learners. Written by experienced teachers, X-kit Achieve Study Guides are filled with step-by-step explanations, annotated diagrams and illustrated concepts, plenty of practice activities and answers, summary tables, and exam hints and tips.

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 These resources have been created specifically for the new 2016 OCR Gateway GCSE (9-1) specifications, providing support for the new harder GCSE content and increased maths requirements, as well as all required practicals. As OCR's Publishing Partner for Science, we work with OCR throughout the development of the qualifications to deliver high quality resources. -Endorsed by OCR for the new OCR Gateway (9-1) specifications - Built-in assessment and differentiation makes progress tracking easy - Students of all abilities are supported through the new, more demanding GCSE with ramped questions and differentiated objectives for every topic - Maths skills are built through exclusive direct, specification-matched links to MyMaths via Kerboodle, alongside worked examples and practice questions throughout the Student Books. - Practical skills are developed throughout the Student Books, with specific practice for the new practical questions and a bank of practical activities on Kerboodle - Multiple-choice, maths, practical and synoptic questions are included throughout

Target exam success with My Revision Notes. Our updated approach to revision will help you learn, practise and apply your skills and understanding. Coverage of key content in Year 1 is combined with practical study tips and effective revision strategies to create a guide you can rely on to build both knowledge and confidence. My Revision Notes: WJEC/Eduqas AS/A-level Chemistry will help you: * Develop your subject knowledge by making links between topics for more in-depth exam answers * Practise and apply your skills and knowledge with exam-style questions and frequent 'Now Test Yourself' questions with answer guidance online * Improve maths skills with helpful reminders and tips accompanied by worked examples * Avoid common mistakes and enhance your exam answers with 'Examiner tips' * Build quick recall with bullet-pointed summaries at the end of each chapter * Understand key terms you will need for the exam with user-friendly definitions and a glossary * Plan and manage your revision with our topic-by-topic planner and exam breakdown introduction

Exam board: SQA Level: Higher Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2018 First exam: Summer 2019 Practice makes permanent. Feel confident and prepared for the SQA Higher Chemistry exam with this two-in-one book, containing practice questions for every question type and topic, plus two full practice papers. - Choose to revise by question type or topic: A simple grid enables you to pick particular question styles or course areas that you want to focus on, with answers provided at the back of the book - Understand what the examiner is looking for: Clear guidance on how to answer each question type is followed by plenty of questions so you can put the advice into practice, building essential exam skills - Remember more in your exam: Repeated and extended practice will give you a secure knowledge of the key areas of the course (chemical changes and structure; nature's chemistry; chemistry in society; researching chemistry) - Familiarise yourself with the exam papers: Both practice papers mirror the language and layout of the real SQA papers; complete them in timed, exam-style conditions to increase your confidence before the exams - Find out how to achieve a better grade: Answers to the practice papers have commentaries for each question, with tips on writing successful answers and avoiding common mistakes Fully up to date with SQA's requirements The questions, mark schemes and guidance in this practice book match the requirements of the revised SQA Higher Chemistry specification for examination from 2019 onwards.

The rare earth elements form a fascinating group, resembling each other very closely in both physical and chemical properties. The close similarity of the behaviour of the elements led to difficulties in isolation of the elements in a state of high purity. Now that the separation and purification of these elements have been achieved, the chemistry and the industrial applications of the rare earth elements are drawing the attention of many scientists in the world, especially countries which possess vast reserves of rare earth minerals. Some of the applications of mixed rare earths are as metallurgical additives for ferrous and non-ferrous metals, fluid cracking catalysts, lighter flints, polishing compounds in glasses, carbon arc cores for lighting and hydrogen absorbing alloys for rechargeable batteries. Some of the salient applications of high-purity rare earth elements are cathode ray tubes, automotive catalytic converters, permanent magnets in computer technology and sound systems, lasers, phosphors, electric motors, optical fibres, and possible future applications such as in coloured pigments for plastics and paints, new catalysts, refrigeration systems and solid oxide fuel cells.

In order to use rare earths successfully in various applications, a good understanding of the chemistry of these elements is of paramount importance. Nearly three to four decades have passed since titles such as The Rare Earths edited by F.H. Spedding and A.H. Daane, The chemistry of the Rare Earth Elements by N.E. Topp and Complexes of the Rare Earths by S.P. Sinha were published. There have been many international conferences and symposia on rare earths, as well as the series of volumes entitledHandbook of Physics and Chemistry of Rare Earths edited by K.A. Gschneidner and L. Eyring. Thus, there is a need for a new title covering modern aspects of rare earth complexes along with the applications.

The present title consists of twelve chapters. The first chapter is an introduction covering definition, classification, properties, world reserves, methods of processing from ores, methods of separation both classical and modern, and analytical chemistry of rare earths, including classical and modern methods.

The second chapter deals with quantum chemical considerations, s, p, d and f orbitals, electronic configurations, Pauli's principle, spin-orbit coupling and levels, energy level diagrams, Hund's rules, Racah parameters, oxidation states, HSAB principle, coordination number, lanthanide contraction, interconfiguration fluctuations. This is followed by a chapter dealing with methods of determination of stability constants, stability constants of complexes, thermodynamic consideration, double-double effect, inclined w plot, applications of stability constant data.

The fourth chapter deals with complexes of rare earth elements with a variety of complexing agents, such as monocarboxylic acids, dicarboxylic acids, polycarboxylic acids like citric, nitrilotriacetic, ethylenediamine tetraacetic; beta diketones, ligands with nitrogen donors, macrocyclic ligands, ligands with sulphur donors, phosphines, cyanate, thiocyanate, selenocyanate, perchlorate, decaborates, acyclic and macrocyclic Schiff's bases, carboranes, selenides and tellurides.

Structural chemistry of lanthanide complexes dealing with low coordination numbers, 6-, -7 and -8 coordination, dodecahedra, square antiprisms, hexagonal bipyramids, cubes and other structures, 9-coordination, high coordination numbers and organometallic structures is discussed in the fifth chapter.

Organometallic complexes such as tris, bis and monocylopentadienyl complexes, cyclooctatetraenyl complexes, cyclopentadienyl-cyclooctatetraenyl complexes, indenyl complexes, fluorenyl complexes, complexes with other aromatic _ ligands, callixerene complexes, NMR spectroscopy of organometallic complexes, vibrational spectra, and catalytic applications form the theme of the sixth chapter.

Kinetics and mechanisms complex formation involving rate expressions, rate laws, dissociative and associative pathways, techniques used in probing reaction mechanisms, crystal field effects are discussed in the following chapter.

Crystal field theory, intensities of 4f-4f transitions, Judd-Ofelt theory of electric-dipole transitions, covalency model of hypersensitivity, dynamic coupling mechanism, solution spectra, spectral data for complexes, solvent effects, fluorescence and photochemistry of lanthanide complexes are dealt with in spectroscopy of lanthanide complexes.

Photoelectron spectroscopy of rare earths involving typical spectra, core levels, splitting due to exchange, spin-orbit coupling, binding energies, states arising due to ionization of fn configuration, interconfiguration fluctuation and surface oxidation phenomena are discussed in the next chapter. The following chapter deals with the important topic of lanthanide NMR shift reagents and their applications in elucidating structures. The penultimate topic deals with ecological, physiological and environmental aspects along withsome interesting biological applications.

In the final chapter, applications such as in metallurgy of steels, corrosion inhibition, catalysis, paints, cinema arc carbon and search light electrodes, polishing powders in optics, permanent magnets, ceramic superconductors, lasers, garnet films for magnetic bubble memory applications, nuclear applications, x-ray phosphors for medical radiology, fiber optics, photonics, electronics, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) high-tech applications and fuel cells are elucidated.

The authors studied in schools headed by pioneers in rare earth chemistry, have a combined experience of one hundred and fifty years in inorganic chemistry, rare earth complex chemistry, nuclear and radiochemistry of rare earths and supramolecular chemistry. The present monograph is a product of this rich experience.

Get to grips with the periodic table through an array of guessing games and fun flashcards! This amazing deck of cards welcomes you to the periodic table of elements where you can familiarise yourself with all 118 elements, discovering atomic numbers, mass, melting points and more. The fast facts and intriguing pictures will allow you to grasp a wealth of knowledge in a fun and engaging way! Celebrate your child's curiosity as they explore: -One card for each of the 118 elements -The element's chemical symbol and image are on the front, with a data-set including the element's atomic number, -atomic mass, period, melting point, and when it was discovered are on the back. -Includes supporting information on the periodic table and how atoms and elements work. -A glossary contains definitions of the most relevant terms to do with the periodic table. -Visual aids, such as photos of the elements in their raw state or in use, promote faster learning. -Cards are two-sided, laminated, and packed in a durable cardboard carton. Each card contains snappy and accessible information, displaying an eye-catching image of each chemical element, whilst show-casing the element's uses and how it appears in nature. You can use the cards to test your own knowledge, or how about using them to play a guessing game, quiz, or even a competitive comparison game with a friend? The brightly coloured cards make learning easy and fun for students and chemistry enthusiasts alike. A must-have volume for young readers aged 9+ who love science and are seeking a fun and engaging exploration of the periodic table of elements. Our World in Pictures: The Periodic Table Flashcards breaks down information on each one of the 118 total elements into manageable chunks of memorable and fascinating facts that can keep the kids enthralled for hours on end! A jaw-dropping spectrum of atom types- from lithium to magnesium and more - this all-encompassing chemistry book for kids provides a learning experience like no other! At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not complete the collection? Our World in Pictures is back with an all-encompassing animal book for kids. Explore the animal kingdom like never before with Our World In Pictures: Animals of the World Flashcards and test your new-found knowledge with friends and family.

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That's Chemistry is a concise manual of ideas, activities and investigations about the science of materials and their properties for teachers to use with primary age children.
All experiments in this book have been trialed in schools. It is designed for both specialist and non-specialist primary teachers, to encourage interest and enthusiasm in a new generation of scientists.

Chemistry for the IB Diploma, Second edition, covers in full the requirements of the IB syllabus for Chemistry for first examination in 2016. This workbook is specifically for the IB Chemistry syllabus, for examination from 2016. The Chemistry for the IB Diploma Workbook contains straightforward chapters that build learning in a gradual way, first outlining key terms and then providing students with plenty of practice questions to apply their knowledge. Each chapter concludes with exam-style questions. This structured approach reinforces learning and actively builds students' confidence using key scientific skills - handling data, evaluating information and problem solving. This helps empower students to become confident and independent learners. Answers to all of the questions are on the CD-ROM.

Classic Chemistry Demonstrations is an essential, much-used resource book for all chemistry teachers. It is a collection of chemistry experiments, many well-known others less so, for demonstration in front of a class of students from school to undergraduate age. Chemical demonstrations fulfil a number of important functions in the teaching process where practical class work is not possible. Demonstrations are often spectacular and therefore stimulating and motivating, they allow the students to see an experiment which they otherwise would not be able to share, and they allow the students to see a skilled practitioner at work. Classic Chemistry Demonstrations has been written by a teacher with several years' experience. It includes many well-known experiments, because these will be useful to new chemistry teachers or to scientists from other disciplines who are teaching some chemistry. They have all been trialled in schools and colleges, and the vast majority of the experiments can be carried out at normal room temperature and with easily accessible equipment. The book will prove its worth again and again as a regular source of reference for planning lessons.

Written by Andrew Clegg, a highly experienced Chemistry teacher and teacher trainer, the book contains differentiated core and supplemental material to suit all abilities.

From acids to alloys and equations to evaporation, this guide makes complex topics easy to grasp at a glance. Perfect support for coursework, homework, and exam revision.

Each topic is fully illustrated, to support the information, make the facts crystal clear, bring the science to life and make studying a breeze. A large central image explains the idea visually and each topic is summed up on a single page, helping children to quickly get up to speed and really understand how chemistry works.

For key ideas, "How it Works" and "Look Closer" boxes explain the theory with the help of simple graphics. And for revision, a handy "Key Facts" box provides a simple summary you can check back on later.

With clear, concise coverage of all the core topics, Super Simple Chemistry is the perfect accessible guide to chemistry for children, supporting classwork, and making studying for exams the easiest it's ever been.

Exam Board: SQA Level: National 4 Subject: Science First Teaching: September 2013 First Exam: June 2014 This book is a comprehensive resource for pupils studying National 4 Chemistry which adheres closely to the SQA syllabus. Each section of the book matches a mandatory unit of the syllabus, and each chapter corresponds to a key area. In addition to the core text, the book contains a variety of special features: * Activities to consolidate learning and help in preparing for the Added Value Unit * Worked examples to demonstrate key processes * In-text questions to test knowledge and understanding * End-of-chapter questions for homework and assessment * Summaries of key facts and concepts * Answer section at the back of the book

Designed for classroom and independent study, our Revision Guides include a FREE online edition and complement the Student Books with a range of features: One-topic-per-page format helps you revise more quickly, without the hassle Exam-style worked examples match the new specification and demonstrate good exam technique 'Now try this' exam-style practice questions let you test your understanding of a topic Problem solving support throughout including tricky questions on easy topics and strategies and techniques for answering harder questions Complete coverage of the new specification including brand-new topics Visual explanations of key concepts help you revise quickly and recall key skills in your exams

For Chemistry GCSE and Science (Double Award) GCSE Higher tier Create confident, literate and well-prepared students with skills-focused, topic-specific workbooks. Our Student Workbooks build students' understanding, developing the confidence and exam skills they need, whilst providing ready prepared lesson solutions. - Supplements key resources such as textbooks to adapt easily to existing schemes of work - Offers time-saving and economical lesson solutions for both specialist and non-specialist teachers - Provides flexible resource material to reinforce and apply topic understanding throughout the course, as classwork or extension tasks, or for revision - Creates opportunities for self-directed learning and assessment with answers to tasks and activities supplied online - Prepares students to meet the demands of the specification by practising exam technique and developing their literacy skills

Full answers are available in a separate answer book (9781782944881) - or you can buy a version including answers all in one workbook (9781782944935). When it comes to Grade 9-1 GCSE Chemistry exam prep, nothing beats good old-fashioned practice. This Exam Practice Workbook is bursting with realistic exam-style questions for the entire AQA course (Higher level), including coverage of Working Scientifically, AO3 practical skills and all the required practical activities. Every question is labelled with a grade, so it's easy for students to tailor their practice for their target grade or focus on the tough stuff! What's more, we've also put together some free "What to Expect in the Exam" information, available via a link in the book! For the perfect revision combo, check out our matching AQA GCSE Chemistry Higher level Revision Guide (9781782945574).

* 2021 AAAS/Subaru SB&F Prize for Excellence in Science Books in Middle Grade Longlist * 2021 NSTA-CBC Outstanding Science Trade Book * 2021 EUREKA! Nonfiction Children's Honor Book Aspiring young chemists will discover an amazing group of role models and memorable experiments in Chemistry for Kids, the debut book of The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series. Replicate a chemical reaction similar to one Marie Curie used to purify radioactive elements. Distill perfume using a method created in ancient Mesopotamia by a woman named Tapputi. This engaging guide offers a series of snapshots of 25 scientists famous for their work with chemistry, from ancient history through today. Each lab tells the story of a scientist along with some background about the importance of their work, and a description of where it is still being used or reflected in today's world. A step-by-step illustrated experiment paired with each story offers kids a hands-on opportunity for exploring concepts the scientists pursued, or are working on today. Experiments range from very simple projects using materials you probably already have on hand, to more complicated ones that may require a few inexpensive items you can purchase online. Just a few of the incredible people and scientific concepts you'll explore: Galen (b. 129 AD) Make soap from soap base, oil, and citrus peels. Modern application: medical disinfectants Joseph Priestly (b. 1733) Carbonate a beverage using CO2 from yeast or baking soda and vinegar mixture. Modern application: soda fountains Alessandra Volta (b. 1745) Make a battery using a series of lemons and use it to light an LED. Modern application: car battery Tu Youyou (b. 1930) Extract compounds from plants. Modern application: pharmaceuticals and cosmetics People have been tinkering with chemistry for thousands of years. Whether out of curiosity or by necessity, Homo sapiens have long loved to play with fire: mixing and boiling concoctions to see what interesting, beautiful, and useful amalgamations they could create. Early humans ground pigments to create durable paint for cave walls, and over the next 70 thousand years or so as civilizations took hold around the globe, people learned to make better medicines and discovered how to extract, mix, and smelt metals for cooking vessels, weapons, and jewelry. Early chemists distilled perfume, made soap, and perfected natural inks and dyes. Modern chemistry was born around 250 years ago, when measurement, mathematics, and the scientific method were officially applied to experimentation. In 1896, after the first draft of the periodic table was published, scientists rushed to fill in the blanks. The elemental discoveries that followed gave scientists the tools to visualize the building blocks of matter for the first time in history, and they proceeded to deconstruct the atom. Since then, discovery has accelerated at an unprecedented rate. At times, modern chemistry and its creations have caused heartbreaking, unthinkable harm, but more often than not, it makes our lives better. With this fascinating, hands-on exploration of the history of chemistry, inspire the next generation of great scientists. Dig into even more incredible science history from The Kitchen Pantry Scientist series with: Biology for Kids, Physics for Kids, Math for Kids, and Ecology for Kids.

Please note this book is suitable for any student studying: Exam board: OCR Level: GCSE (9-1) Subject: Chemistry First teaching: September 2016 First exams: June 2018 These resources have been created specifically for the new 2016 OCR Gateway GCSE (9-1) specifications, providing support for the new harder GCSE content and increased maths requirements, as well as all required practicals. As OCR's Publishing Partner for Science, we work with OCR throughout the development of the qualifications to deliver high quality resources. - Created specfically for the new OCR Gateway (9-1) specifications - Built-in assessment and differentiation makes progress tracking easy - Students of all abilities are supported through the new, more demanding GCSE with ramped questions and differentiated objectives for every topic - Maths skills are built through exclusive direct, specification-matched links to MyMaths via Kerboodle, alongside worked examples and practice questions throughout the Student Books. - Practical skills are developed throughout the Student Books, with specific practice for the new practical questions and a bank of practical activities on Kerboodle - Multiple-choice, maths, practical and synoptic questions are included throughout