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A PROVEN formula for mastering CHEMISTRY
Trying to understand chemistry but feel like the information's just not bonding with your brain? Here's your solution. Chemistry Demystified , Second Edition, helps you grasp both fundamental and complex concepts with ease.
Written in a step-by-step format, this practical guide first covers atomic theory, elements, symbols, and the Periodic Table of the Elements. The book then delves into solids, liquids, gases, solutions, orbitals, chemical bonds, acids, and bases. Electrochemistry, thermodynamics, biochemistry, and organic, environmental, and nuclear chemistry are discussed. In-depth examples, detailed illustrations, and worked-out problems make it easy to understand the material, and end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam help reinforce learning.
It's a no-brainer! You'll learn about:
Molecular and structural formulas
Metallurgy
Gas laws
Molar mass
Molecular orbital theory
Covalent and ionic bonds
Oxidation/reduction
The laws of thermodynamics
Organic reactions
Biological and environmental markers
Simple enough for a beginner, but challenging enough for an advanced student, Chemistry Demystified , Second Edition, helps you master this fascinating subject.
List of contents
Chapter 1. Chemistry
Chapter 2. Atomic Structure and Theory
Chapter 3. Elements and the Periodic Table
Chapter 4. Solids and Liquids
Chapter 5. Gases and the Gas Laws
Chapter 6. Solutions
Chapter 7. Orbitals
Chapter 8. Chemical Bonds
Chapter 9. Electrochemistry
Chapter 10. Acids and Bases
Chapter 11. Thermodynamics
Chapter 12. Organic Chemistry: All about Carbon
Chapter 13. Biochemistry
Chapter 14. Environmental Chemistry
Chapter 15. Nuclear Chemistry
Final Exam
Answers to Quizzes and Final Exam
Appendix: SI Base Units and Conversions
Glossary
References and Internet Sites
Chemistry-at-a-Glance Study Sheets
Periodic Table
Index
About the author
Linda D. Williams is a nonfiction writer with specialities in science, medicine, and space. She works in the Weiss School of Natural Sciences at Rice University, Houston, Texas. A resident of Houston, Texas, Ms. Williams' work has ranged from biochemistry and microbiology to genetics and human enzyme research. She has worked as a technical writer and chief scientist at NASA and McDonnell Douglas, and served as a science speaker for the Medical Sciences Division of NASA-Johnson Space Centre. She is the author of two other popular volumes in this series, Earth Science Demystified and Chemistry Demystified.
Summary
The second edition of this bestseller includes new material now part of introductory chemistry curricula and national subject tests such as ACT, SAT, and AP Chemistry.
