Can you explain electronic configuration energy levels? Can you calculate a redox reaction in terms of electron transfer? In this comprehensive yet concise guide, we tackle topics in straightforward bitsized chunks, consolidating each one before moving on to the next. There are ‘tutorials’ at the end of each chapter to help you improve your learning with practice questions, discussion points, practical assignments and study and revision tips. It is complete with a glossary, a guide to web sites for Chemistry students and a detailed index. This book explains: atomic structure; formulae in calculations; stoichiometry; chemical bonding; energy changes; redox reactions

Dr A Ninan is a teacher with over twenty years of experience. She has taught at GCSE, A level and at undergraduate level. She teaches at the University of the West of England and holds professional qualifications in chemistry. Dr Ninan is the author of the Studymate ‘Organic Chemistry’.