Around the World in 18 Elements

Introduction; Who is this book for?; Phosphorus; Iron; Nitrogen; Sulfur; Lead; Iodine; Lithium; Calcium; Copper; Fluorine; Aluminium; Hydrogen; Chlorine; Zinc; Mercury; Manganese; Oxygen; Carbon

Studying or revising any topic is made easier when presented in a specific context, and chemistry is no exception. For instance, the Haber process becomes a lot more interesting when you know that more than a third of the world s population are fed by it. This book brings chemistry alive through a tour of 18 elements (9 metals and 9 non-metals) found in most chemistry curriculums. Each chapter presents an element in several contexts, with questions offered to test the reader.

The author, David Scott, has over 25 years experience of teaching chemistry at a range of secondary institutions in the UK and abroad. David was a principal examiner for the OCR AS level chemistry for nine years and is currently an editorial associate of the School Science Review.

This book is essential wider reading for advanced students at school or beginning university. Teachers will also benefit in developing lessons from the contexts presented, many of which demonstrate how science has progressed amidst changing ideologies, political struggles and social turmoil.

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