Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition - Softcover

Moore, EdD John T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1118007301 ISBN 13: 9781118007303

Publisher: John Wiley &Sons, 2011

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Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118007303) is now being published as Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293460). While this version features an older Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the new release and should not be considered a different product.

See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum

We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?

Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new things, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

• Tracks a typical chemistry course, giving you step-by-step lessons you can easily grasp
• Packed with basic chemistry principles and time-saving tips from chemistry professors
• Real-world examples provide everyday context for complicated topics

Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to mirror current teaching methods and classroom protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you on the fast-track to mastering the basics of chemistry.

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Title Chemistry For Dummies Chemistry Workbook For Dummies 1001 Chemistry Practice Problems For Dummies Chemistry Essentials For Dummies           Guide Type Tutorial Workbook Practice Problems Review/Study   Audience Level Beginner to Intermediate Beginner to Intermediate All Levels All Levels   Pages 384 360 432 192   List Price $19.99 $19.99 $22.99 $9.99   Publication Date June, 2011 August, 2008 December, 2013 May, 2010   Author(s) Moore Mikulecky, Brutlag, Gilman, Peterson Hattori Moore   Imprint For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies For Dummies   Print Book 1118007301 0470251522 1118549325 0470618361   Kindle Book B0051BLT6W     B003KN3MEA   Edition 2nd 1st 1st 1st   Brief Description All the basic chemistry principles -- matter & energy, atoms & molecules, acids & bases, and much more. Tracks a chemistry course. Minimal review of chemistry principles. 100's of problems and exercises. Companion to Chemistry For Dummies. Build chemistry skills. 1001 problems, with detailed answers, organized by concept. Hands-on practice to build confidence, reinforce understanding. Concise coverage & examples of key concepts. Free of review information. No practice problems. Use as a refresher or for review.

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A matter-of-fact guide to mastering the basics of chemistry

Now there's a fun, easy way to master the basics of chemistry. If you're confounded by compounds and want a little help making sense of what's being taught in your chemistry course, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

• Chemistry 101 — get an easy-to-follow intro on the foundations of chemistry, understand where it fits in among the other sciences, and grasp the chemical world around you

• First there was Atom — delve into the microscopic world of atoms and get the lowdown on how they consist of protons, neutrons, and electrons

• It's a gas — discover the wonderful world of gases and comprehend Boyle's law, Charles's law, Gay-Lussac's law, the combined gas law, and more

• Get a reaction — find out everything you need to know about chemical reactions, from the many types you may encounter to the skills you need to balance them

• The bonds that tie — follow a plain-English explanation of quantum theory and eye an explanation on ionic bonding (and their real-life applications)

Open the book and find:

• Helpful tips for solving problems in high school and college chemistry

• How to use the periodic table like a pro

• Guidance on using the mole method

• Calculations you need to know

• Environmental pollutants, and what chemistry can do to fix them

• Basics of thermochemistry

• Lots of illustrations and figures

• How chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicine to petroleum

Learn to:

• Grasp basic chemistry principles

• Make sense of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, and acids and bases

• Tackle problems you may face in your Chem I course

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley &Sons
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1118007301
• ISBN 13: 9781118007303
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 384