Cambridge AS Level Physical Chemistry 9701

2026 and 2027 Exam Study GuideBy Azhar ul Haque Sario
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Length4h 13m

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Dive into the very heart of matter. Explore the cathedral of empty space within the atom. Meet the subatomic trio: protons, neutrons, and electrons. Master the language of isotopes and the "flavor" of elements. Decode the address system of electrons in shells and orbitals. Conquer the math of the mole and the Avogadro constant. Balance complex equations with confidence. Calculate reacting masses and gas volumes. Visualise the invisible tug-of-war of electronegativity. Understand the giving and taking of ionic bonding. See the "sea" of electrons in metallic structures. Predict the 3D shapes of molecules using VSEPR theory. Uncover the hidden forces of hydrogen bonding and Van der Waals interactions. Crack the code of the ideal gas equation. Navigate the energy landscape of enthalpy changes. Master Hess’s Law to solve thermodynamic puzzles. Balance redox equations using oxidation numbers. Predict how chemical systems respond to stress with Le Chatelier’s principle. Calculate equilibrium constants like a pro. Grasp the speed of reactions and the concept of activation energy. Distinguish between homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts. This book covers Section 1: Physical Chemistry in depth. It is tailored specifically for the 2026 and 2027 syllabus. It is your personal roadmap.   Most textbooks feel like reading a dictionary; dry, dense, and disconnected from reality. This book is different because it respects how your brain actually learns. It doesn't just list facts; it uses vivid analogies to make them stick. You won't just memorize that atoms are empty space; you will visualize a marble in a football stadium. You won't just learn electron configurations; you will see them as tenants in an apartment complex. It connects abstract theory to the cutting-edge technology of 2026, from solid-state batteries to green energy solutions. It anticipates the exact traps students fall into during exams, like the "4s before 3d" rule or unit conversions in gas laws, and provides specific strategies to avoid them. It offers "Deep Dive" sections that explain the why behind the what, turning chemistry from a memory test into a logical puzzle you can solve. This is not just a study guide; it is a conversation with a tutor who wants you to win.   Legal Disclaimer: This publication is an independent work by Azhar ul Haque Sario. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or connected to Cambridge Assessment International Education or the Cambridge AS/A Level 9701 examination board. All trademarks, service marks, and trade names are the property of their respective owners and are used herein under nominative fair use for educational and descriptive purposes only.

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GenreScience and Nature, Education and Learning
Length4 hrs 13 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 30, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Atomic structure
2Particles in the atom and atomic radius
3Isotopes
4Electrons, energy levels and atomic orbitals
5Ionisation energy
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6Atoms, molecules and stoichiometry
7Relative masses of atoms and molecules
8The mole and the Avogadro constant
9Formulas
10Reacting masses and volumes (of solutions and gases)
11Chemical bonding
12Electronegativity and bonding
13Ionic bonding
14Metallic bonding
15Covalent bonding and coordinate (dative covalent) bonding
16Shapes of molecules
17Intermolecular forces, electronegativity and bond properties
18Dot-and-cross diagrams
19States of matter
20The gaseous state: ideal and real gases and pV = nRT
21Bonding and structure
22Chemical energetics
23Enthalpy change, ΔH
24Hess’s law
25Electrochemistry: Redox processes: electron transfer and changes in oxidation number (oxidation state)
26Equilibria
27Chemical equilibria: reversible reactions, dynamic equilibrium
28Brønsted–Lowry theory of acids and bases
29Reaction kinetics
30Rate of reaction
31Effect of temperature on reaction rates and the concept of activation energy
32Homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts
33About Author & Publisher

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