Science In Focus Chemistry for Secondary 5 Normal (Academic) is especially written for Secondary 5 Normal (Academic) Science to prepare them for the GCE O-level Science (Chemistry) examination. This book compliments the Science in Focus: Chemistry for GCE 'N' Level textbook.

It includes all the key features of the new syllabus such as: Greater emphasis on the understanding of the principles in Chemistry; Emphasis on the application of scientific concepts; Inclusion of the topic on the environment, making the subject up to date and relevant; The use of information technology wherever applicable to keep up with the technological age and Development of thinking skills in students by providing ample exercises and problems which are challenging.

The organisation of the contents in this book follows a systematic and logical approach in which topics are dealt with thematically unit by unit. This is in line with the new syllabus.

Unit 1 : review of earller topics
Unit 2 : Acids, bases and salts
Unit 3 : Chemical calculations
Unit 4 :Chemical reactions
Unit 5 : Energy from chemicals
Unit 6 : Organic chemistry

Review questions
Surfing the web
Answers
Data tables
Glossary
Icdex