If you manage to locate the PDF, what content should you expect? The book typically covers the second year of the A-Level (the "A2" year), which includes the highest-marking topics:

Many schools subscribe to . If your school has a login, you can access the entire George Facer library online legally, plus interactive quizzes. Ask your chemistry teacher for the school code before you pay out of pocket.

There are dozens of A2 Chemistry textbooks on the market. From the standard Edexcel-published books to revision guides by CGP and other third parties, students are spoiled for choice. However, the George Facer book (specifically the Edexcel A2 Chemistry textbook published by Philip Allan) occupies a unique niche.

You don't need to risk a sketchy download. Here is how to get a digital copy of George Facer’s A2 Chemistry legally, often for very little money.

If you specifically want a scanned feel but hate screens, buy a used physical copy. Because the spec has been stable since 2015, a used copy from 2016-2019 is still 95% accurate. Check eBay or AbeBooks. Sometimes you find "Instructor’s Evaluation Copies" for $10.

For A-Level students in the UK and across the Commonwealth, the name is synonymous with hard-hitting chemistry revision. His textbooks, particularly the Edexcel A2 Chemistry title, have become legendary for their clear explanations, brutal exam-style questions, and concise breakdown of complex topics.

The book is officially available as an . Sites like Amazon Kindle, Google Play Books, and Hodder Education’s own website sell the digital edition for roughly £15–£20. This is cheaper than the physical print copy (£30+).