About this book
Summary
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.Book information
Genre
Science and Nature, Education and Learning
Length
4 hrs 13 mins
Publish date
Jan 30, 2026
Language
English
About the Author
Azhar ul Haque Sario
Table of Contents
1Atomic structure
18Dot-and-cross diagrams
2Particles in the atom and atomic radius
19States of matter
3Isotopes
20The gaseous state: ideal and real gases and pV = nRT
4Electrons, energy levels and atomic orbitals
21Bonding and structure
5Ionisation energy
22Chemical energetics