● This book is designed so that you can work with the minimum of help.
● It has a glossary of key definitions.
● Use the index to cross reference other key terms and ideas.
● Obtain advice on the topics (and within units, the sections) which are
relevant to your studies at this stage. If you possess a sound knowledge of
GCSE chemistry, you will find that much of Units 2, 4 and 6 is already known
to you.● Do not move on to a new topic until you are happy with the previous one.
● There are exercises embedded in the text. Make a serious effort to answer
these before carrying on. Check your answers with those at the end of the
book.● The boxes provide additional material (including some applications) but are
not essential to the main body of the text and may be returned to after you
have mastered the rest of the chapter.● A website is provided at http://www.palgrave.com/foundations/lewis. The
appendices included in the website contain extension material which you
may require after mastering the basics: consult with your tutor as to which
materialyou will need and whenyou should study it. Similar remarks apply● to the case studies. Important extension material is indicated by a in the
text. Concentrate on the basics in the book first before worrying about the
● Appendices!To the Student: How to Use
this Book
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