Chemistry For Dummies
by John T. Moore
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Author: John T. MooreEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2002-11
ISBN: 0764554301
Number of pages: 362
Publisher: For Dummies
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- Chemistry (Cliffs Quick Review)
- CliffsStudySolver Chemistry
- Organic Chemistry I For Dummies
- AP Chemistry For Dummies
- Chemistry Workbook For Dummies
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Summary: 4 Stars
This book is divided into five sections, although they don't need to read in order.
Part One explores the fundamentals of chemistry, starting with the extreme basics (the difference between solids, liquids and gases), and moving on to the periodic table, valence electrons and radioactivity.
The section on nuclear chemistry was particularly detailed, and (with the recent disastrous events in Japan) made a very handy introduction to the science behind nuclear power plants.
Part Two focuses on how elements bond together, exploring the difference between ionic and covalent bonds, before moving on to electrochemistry. Part Three looks at the Mole and Avogadro's number, essential scientific concepts.
Part Four leaves the world of theory to take a look at applied chemistry, from polymers to pollution. And Part Five is just an assortment of lists, e.g. "ten great chemistry nerds" etc.
I recommend 'Chemistry for Dummies' as a solid introductory textbook, but would also recommend supplementing it with other sources, such as the Khan Academy videos (available for free on YouTube).
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