Written for students taking either the University of Cambridge A‎-level examinations or the International Baccalaureate examinations‎,‎ this textbook covers essential topics under both stipulated chemistry syllabi‎.‎ The chapters on analytical techniques are also very enlightening to students doing higher level biology courses where a good understanding of the theoretical background of common analytical techniques is required‎.‎ The book is written in such a way as to guide the reader through the understanding and applications of essential chemical concepts by introducing a discourse feature ‎- the asking and answering of questions ‎- that stimulates coherent thinking and hence‎,‎ elucidates ideas‎.‎ Based on the Socratic Method‎,‎ questions are implanted throughout the book to help facilitate the reader‎'‎s development in forming logical conclusions of concepts‎.‎ The book helps students to master fundamental chemical concepts in a simple way‎.‎ Topics are explored through an explanatory and inquiry‎-based approach‎.‎ They are interrelated and easy to understand‎,‎ with succinct explanations/examples being included‎,‎ especially in areas that students frequently find difficult‎.‎ Topics address the whys and hows behind key concepts to be mastered‎,‎ so that the concepts are made understandable and intuitive for students‎.‎ The focus is on conceptual learning so as to equip students with knowledge for critical learning and problem solving‎.‎ Existing A‎-level textbooks and guidebooks generally introduce concepts in a matter‎-of‎-fact manner‎.‎ This book adds a unique pedagogical edge which few can rival‎.‎ Through their many years of teaching experience‎,‎ the authors have acquired an acute awareness of students‎'‎ common misconceptions which are relayed through the questions and thus help to reinforce concepts learnt‎.‎