Book excerpt: The ever-popular Chemistry In Context resource is written by the experienced author team to provide chemistry students with a comprehensive and dependable textbook for their studies, regardless of syllabus. Mapped to the previous Cambridge AS & A Level Chemistry syllabus (9701), this text supports students with its stretching, problem-solving approach. It helps foster long-term performance in chemistry, as well as building students' confidence for their upcoming examinations. The practical approach helps to make chemistry meaningful and contextual, building foundations for further education.