Reference Books on Practical Chemistry
Title (ISBN) Author / Editor
1. A Level Practical Chemistry
Students Guide & Teachers Guide
(0-521-37899-0 & 0-521-38696-9)
2. Advanced Practical Chemistry &
Resource Pack
(0-7195-4188-3)
3. Advanced Practical Chemistry
ILPAC 2nd Edition
(0-7195-7507-9)
4. Advanced Practical Chemistry
(0-340-24471-2)
5. Chemical Demonstrations A
Sourcebook for Teachers Volumes
1&2
(0-8412-1481-6 & 0-8412-1535-9)
6. Chemical Demonstrations: A
Handbook of Teachers of
Chemistry, Volumes 1 & 2
(0-299-08890-1 & 0-299-10130-4)
7. Chemistry An Experimental
Science Laboratory Manual
(0-7167-0002-6)
8. Chemistry Experiments
(0-582-33208-7)
Publisher & Year Remarks
Brian Ratcliff Cambridge Contains details of experiments grouped under different topics. Most
1990 experiments are suitable for the HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses.
Chemical techniques are explained in detail. Discussion questions
given for some experiments. Material lists and safety notes provided.
The teachers guide includes assessment guidelines & suggested
marking schemes, notes for technicians & templates of tables for
students to record experimental results.
Thompson & John Murray Contains details of 99 experiments mostly suitable for the
Atteshlis 1990 HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Chemical techniques are well
explained. Safety notes, material lists & discussion questions given.
The resource pack provides teaching notes, specimen results &
answers to discussion questions.
Ann Lainchbury, John Murray 1997 Contains details of 104 experiments collected from the ILPAC
John Stephens & (Independent Learning Project in Advanced Chemistry). Most of
Alec Thompson them are suitable for the HKAL/ASL courses.
Clark & Clynes Hodder & Stoughton Collection of traditional experiments. Many of them are suitable for
1979 the HKAL/ASL courses.
L R Summerlin & American Chemical Contains details of experiments for demonstrations. Chemical
J L Ealy Jr society principles, teaching tips & discussion questions provided. Useful for
1988 fun fair, exhibitions, etc. Some experiments can be modified into
practical assignments for the HKAL/ASL courses.
B Z Shakhashiri U of Wisconsin 1985 Contains details of a large collection of experiments mostly for the
post-secondary level. Some of them are suitable for the HKAL/ASL
Chemistry courses. Material lists & safety notes provided.
Chemical Freeman & Co Contains details of a number of traditional chemistry experiments.
Education 1963 Some of them are suitable for the HKCE, HKAL/ASL Chemistry
Material Study courses. To be used with the course book Chemistry An Experimental
Science.
J A Hunt, A Sykes Longman A folder containing worksheets for a collection of experiments. Some
& J P Mason 1987 of them suitable for the HKCE Chemistry course & a few for the
HKAL/ASL courses. Safety notes & discussion questions provided.
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9. Chemistry in Context Laboratory Hill & Holman Nelson / ELBS Contains details of 35 experiments mostly suitable for the
Manual and Study Guide 1995 HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Discussion questions, material lists &
(0-17-448231-0) safety notes given.. Includes also suggestions for 20 investigation
activities based on the experiments, 35 reading articles and a section
on objective questions.
10. Chemistry in the Laboratory John J Alexander Harcourt Brace Contains details of 35 experiments mostly suitable for the
(0-15-506466-5) & Margaret J Jovanovich 1976 HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Laboratory techniques explained.
Steffel Sample report sheets provided.
11. Classic Chemistry Experiments K Hutchings Royal Society of Contains 100 chemistry experiments developed with the help and
(0-85404-919-3) Chemistry, 2000 support of teachers throughout the UK. Each student worksheet is
accompanied by a teachers' notes sheet which gives details for
teachers and technicians on apparatus and chemicals, timing, context,
teaching tips, background theory and answers to questions on the
worksheets.
12. Cooperative Chemistry Melanie M. McGraw-Hill Contains details on basic laboratory techniques such as using pipette,
Laboratory Manual Cooper 1996 burette, titration, filtration, chromatography and recrystallization,
(0-07-114113-8) format of a formal report.
13. Creative Problem Solving in Colin Wood Royal Society of This book describes a series of problems (30) designed to encourage
Chemistry (ISBN 1-870343-28-X) Chemistry, 1993 clear and effective listening, and to provide opportunities for students
to use their own judgement, and to think in divergent and creative
ways such as brainstorming possible solution. 17 problems involve
practical work.
14. Curriculum Support Series CSYS J Smart & A J Scottish Consultative Contains over 30 experiments mostly suitable for the HKAL/ASL
Chemistry No.11: Practical Work in Watson Council Chemistry courses. Specimen results & detailed account on treatment
Sixth Year Studies Chemistry 1993 of results are provided for some experiments. Material lists and safety
(1-871707-74-9) notes also given.
15. Exercises in Qualitative Analysis J N King Heinemann Contains master copies of 60 exercises in qualitative analysis.
for A Level 1984 Expected observations, inferences & comments provided for each
(0-435-655280) exercises.
16. Experimental Chemistry Rendle, Vokins & Arnold Large collection of traditional chemistry experiments covering
(0-7131-2343-5) Davis 1972 inorganic, organic & physical chemistry, titrimetric & gravimetric
analysis, qualitative inorganic & organic analysis. Many of them are
suitable for the HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Basic laboratory
techniques covered. Material lists provided.
17. Experimental Organic Chemistry H Dupont Durst & McGraw-Hill Detailed account on organic chemical techniques given. Contains a
(0-07-018398-8) George W Gokel 1987 number of organic experiments suitable for the HKAL/ASL
Chemistry courses. Instrumental techniques also covered. Material
lists & discussion questions provided.

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18. Experiments and Techniques in Pasto, Johnson & Prentice Hall Detailed account on organic chemical techniques given. Contains a
Organic Chemistry Miller 1992 number of organic experiments suitable for the HKAL/ASL
(0-13-296872-X) Chemistry courses. Instrumental techniques also covered. Material
lists & discussion questions provided.
19. Experiments in Applied Chemistry P Tooley John Murray Collection of experiments on applied chemistry, e.g. polymers, food
(0-7195-2652-3) 1975 chemistry, detergents & cosmetics etc. Useful for modification into
project work & laboratory investigations.
20. Experiments in Basic Chemistry Steven Murov & John Wiley & Sons Contains 26 experiments mainly suitable for the HKCE Chemistry
(0-471-16030-X) Brian Stedjee 1997 course. Each experiment comes with a prelaboratory exercise with
solutions given. Worksheet templates are supplied.
21. Explorations in Chemistry, A Nicholas Kildahl & John Wiley & Sons Includes a number of experiments suitable for the HKCE &
Manual for Discovery Theresa 1996 HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Templates of student worksheets are
(0-471-12699-3) Varco-Shea provided. Details of possible student projects are given. The book also
provides an account on graphing techniques & use of spreadsheets in
data presentation.
22. GCSE Chemistry Practical Brian Higginson Hutchinson Contains worksheets on 48 practical assignments for the GCSE level.
Assessment & Teachers Guide Education Some are suitable for the HKCE Chemistry course & a few for the
(0-09-172974-2 & 0-7487-0195-8) 1988 HKAL/ASL courses. Material lists & safety notes provided. The
teachers guide gives hints & checklists for practical assessment, &
notes for laboratory technicians.
23. GCSE Practical Assessment D Davies & P John Murray Contains worksheets for 30 experiments for the GCSE level. Some
Chemistry Daniels 1988 planning & project type activities included. Many are suitable for the
(0-7195-4503-X) HKCE Chemistry course. Assessment checklists, material lists &
safety notes are provided.
24. In Search of More Solutions - More Janet Taylor The Royal Society of Contains 50 problem solving activities. Suitable for use in projects &
Ideas for Problem Solving Chemistry competitions, & for modification into laboratory assignments. The
Activities 1995 teachers guide at the end of the book provides details including
(1-870343-35-2) material lists and safety notes.
25. Inquiry-based Experiments in Valerie Ludwig Oxford University The book is an alternative to those cookbook style lab manuals,
Chemistry (ISBN 0-8412-3570-8) Lechtanski Press, 2000 providing a more accurate and realistic experience of scientific
investigation and thought for students. 35 inquiry-based experiments
with teachers notes are included.
26. 53 Interesting Ways to Assess Your Habeshaw, Gibbs, Technical and Discussions on assessing projects and practical, and involving
Students (ISBN 0-947885-12-9) Habeshaw Educational Services students in the assessment process.
Ltd, 1998

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27. Laboratory Manual for Principles J A Beran John Wiley & Sons, Contains details of 38 experiments. It also includes chapters on
of General Chemistry, 6th Edition 2000 laboratory safety and guidelines for recording and reporting data.
(ISBN 0-471-31452-8) 17 basic laboratory techniques on proper handling of chemicals and
apparatus are described.
28. Microscale Chemistry John Johnston & Royal Society of Contains details of 60 microscale chemistry experiments which have
Experiments in miniature Colin Osborne Chemistry, 1997 been tested by the author and trialled by schools and colleges. Most
(ISBN 1 870343 49 2) experiments are suitable for the HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses.
29. Nuffield Advanced Science M Vokins & B Longman Chemistry coursebook with practical activities incorporated. Most of
Chemistry Students Book & Stokes 1994, 1995 the experiments are suitable for the HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses.
Teachers Guide The teachers guide provides teaching notes, safety notes, material
(0-582-23346-1 & 0-582-23325-9) lists. Expected experimental results are also given.
30. Nuffield Chemistry Experiment R Ingle Longman Contains worksheets for 126 practical activities for the S4-5 level.
Sheets I & II 1974, 1976 Some are suitable for the HKCE Chemistry course & a few for the
(0-582-04631-9 & 0-582-04634-3) HKAL/ASL courses.
31. Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences Nuffield-Chelsea H Charlesworth Contains worksheets on laboratory investigations of daily relevance.
Chemistry Worksheets Curriculum Trust & Co Some of them are suitable for the HKCE Chemistry course. Safety
(0-582-04253-4) 1988 notes & discussion questions provided. For use with the coursebook
Nuffield Co-ordinated Sciences Chemistry.
32. Organic Chem Lab Survival James W Zubrick John Wiley & Sons The book gives a detailed account on various laboratory techniques
Manual, A Students Guide to 1997 involved in organic chemistry experiments, eg use of jointware,
Techniques determination of melting points, recrystallization, extraction,
(0-471-12948-8) distillation & reflux, chromatography etc. Guidelines on safety
precautions & use of chemistry handbooks are also given.
33. Organic Chemistry Through Waddington & Bell & Hyman Collection of traditional organic experiments. Mostly suitable for the
Experiment Finlay 1977 HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Material lists provided.
(0-7135-2190-2)
34. Practical Assessment in Advanced Carl & Wilford Nelson Blackie Contains details of 20 experiments. Most of them are suitable for the
Chemistry 1990 HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Material lists and safety notes
(0-216-93020-0) provided. Discussion questions given for some experiments. Also
includes assessment guidelines, assessment grid & suggested
marking schemes.
35. Practical Assessment Pack GCSE Rosy Reynolds Edward Arnold Contains worksheets for some 30 experiments for the GCSE level.
Chemistry 1987 Paper activities on other skills (e.g. planning, data handling) included.
(0-7131-7749-7) Many are suitable for the HKCE Chemistry course. The teachers
Guide & teachers sheets provide assessment guidelines, marking
grids & material lists for the experiments.
36. Projects in Chemistry R H Stone & W H Routledge & Kegan Contains 36 ideas for project & laboratory investigations. Some of
(0-7100-0801-5) Tripp Paul 1981 them are suitable for the HKCE Chemistry course.

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37. Revised Nuffield Advanced B J Stokes Nuffield Foundation, See Nuffield Advanced Science Chemistry Students Book & Teachers
Chemistry, Students Books I & II, Longman Guide.
Teachers Guides I & II 1984
(0-582-35361-0, 0-582-35362-9,
0-582-35364-5 & 0-582-35363-7)
38. Salters Advanced Chemistry University of York Heinemann The Activities & Assessment Pack contains many experiments
Activities & Assessment Pack & 1994 suitable for the HKAL/ASL course. Material lists and safety
Teachers Guide precautions are given. Comments on individual experiments are
(0-435-63109-8) provided in the Teachers Guide for reference by teachers.
39. Syllabuses for Secondary Schools Curriculum Government Printer, Contains practical details of 17 suggested experiments for the HKAL
Chemistry (Advanced Level) 1995 Development HK Chemistry course. Material lists and safety notes provided.
Council, HK
1995
40. Syllabuses for Secondary Schools Curriculum Government Printer, Contains practical details of some suggested experiments for the
Chemistry (Advanced Development HK HKASL Chemistry course.
Supplementary Level) 1992 Council, HK

1992
41. Contains details of 36 experiments. Some of them are suitable for the
1988 HKCE, HKAL/ASL Chemistry courses. Report templates provided.
42. Contains details of experiments written in Chinese for the HKAL
1993 Chemistry course.
43. Contains details of 27 experiments written in Chinese for the HKAL
1996 Chemistry course. Material lists & safety notes provided. Assessment
guidelines given.
44.
1999
45. Based on The UNESCO Source Books for Science Teaching. It contains
(7-81039-804-0) 1996 experiments suitable for the HKCE, AKAL/ASL Chemistry courses of
Hong Kong.

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