National 5 Chemistry Student Book

National 5 Chemistry Student Book Synopsis

Level: National 5

Subject: Chemistry

Suitable for exams from 2018

The essential course companion for National 5 Chemistry.

Designed specifically for the Scottish curriculum, Leckie National 5 Chemistry Student Book provides everything students and teachers need to navigate the National 5 course with clarity and confidence. The book combines rigorous curriculum coverage with an approachable, well-structured layout that makes each topic accessible.

Worked examples, experiments and activities develop the crucial knowledge and techniques students must master before progressing, while hints throughout provide support and demystify what is expected in assessments. Exam-style questions give students realistic practice in a low-stakes environment.

The essential companion to National 5 Chemistry in Scotland, this title sits alongside the trusted Leckie range and offers the depth, structure, and pedagogical support that both students and teachers need to feel fully prepared.

• Full curriculum coverage of National 5 Chemistry course specifications, with clearly stated learning intentions throughout
• You Should Already Know checklists, Make the Link and Step Back in Time features build on prior knowledge, cross-curricular connections, history and modern applications keeping learners engaged and aware of the bigger picture
• Word banks throughout help students secure key terms and phrases
• Answers available online in PDF format

For the Qualifications Scotland exam, formerly SQA.

Cover updated 2021. Content unchanged from Second Edition (2018).