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Queensland Chemistry Context to Concept is a full-colour text and CD-ROM resource package designed for the state's much-anticipated Chemistry syllabus. Written in the spirit of the syllabus, it explores eight popular Chemistry contexts and integrates the development of fundamental Chemistry concepts. The authors, Mark Ash and Mary Hill are respected and experienced teachers of Chemistry. Mark Ash is the author of Q Chemistry, which was written for the previous syllabus. Key features: Key ideas and key concepts from the syllabus to begin every context. What do we think and know already? questions to establish students' prior knowledge and understanding. Key Chemistry terms and facts defined at their point of use in the text. Questions interspersed throughout chapters. Review questions at the end of each chapter. End-of-context questions, extended responses and stimulus responses. Learning to learn features to teach key thinking and study skills. Features of the CD-ROM: The entire text including fully-worked solutions for all numerical questions Practicals Animations of key concepts The strength of this exciting and authoritative resource is its offering of real-world contexts to engage students in an understanding and appreciation of Chemistry, which will equip them for both further study and life in a rapidly changing world.