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Chemistry For Dummies, 3rd Edition is a breath of fresh air for high school and college chem students. This book simplifies chemistry basics, making it easy to understand everything from matter and molecules to moles and measurements. Mapping to a typical chemistry course (one year of high school or one semester of undergrad), this book has the definitions, examples, and explanations youll need to pass your exams and get the grade you need. Following right along with key teaching methods, youll be sure to stay on track from day 1.
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Get simple explanations of fundamental chemistry principles Learn the chemical reactions and bonds you need to know Discover the chemical properties of matter and energy Improve your grade in your chemistry class
Chemistry For Dummies, 3rd Edition is for students who want a reference that explains concepts and terms more simplyand for anyone looking for a chemistry refresher.
Introduction 1
Part 1: The Basic Concepts of Chemistry 7
CHAPTER 1: What Is Chemistry, and Why Do I Need to Know Some? 9
CHAPTER 2: Contemplating Chemical Calculations 19
CHAPTER 3: Matter and Energy 35
CHAPTER 4: Something Smaller Than an Atom? Atomic Structure 51
CHAPTER 5: The Periodic Table (But No Chairs) 69
CHAPTER 6: Balloons, Tires, and Scuba Tanks: The Wonderful World of Gases 81
Part 2: A Cornucopia of Chemical Concepts 101
CHAPTER 7: Chemical Cooking: Chemical Reactions 103
CHAPTER 8: The Mole: Can You Dig It? 119
CHAPTER 9: Mixing Matter Up: Solutions 131
CHAPTER 10: Thermochemistry: Hot Stuff 149
CHAPTER 11: Sour and Bitter: Acids and Bases 165
Part 3: Blessed Be the Bonds That Tie 183
CHAPTER 12: Where Did I Put That Electron? Quantum Theory 185
CHAPTER 13: Opposites Do Attract: Ionic Bonding 195
CHAPTER 14: Sharing Nicely: Covalent Bonding 211
CHAPTER 15: What Do Molecules Really Look Like? Molecular Geometry and
Hybridization 231
CHAPTER 16: Tackling Periodic Trends 245
CHAPTER 17: Examining the Link between Intermolecular Forces and Condensed
States 255
Part 4: Environmental Chemistry: Benefits and Problems 265
CHAPTER 18: Cough! Cough! Hack! Hack! Air Pollution 267
CHAPTER 19: Examining the Ins and Outs of Water Pollution 281
CHAPTER 20: Nuclear Chemistry: It'll Blow Your Mind 295
Part 5: The Part of Tens 315
CHAPTER 21: Ten Serendipitous Discoveries in Chemistry 317
CHAPTER 22: Ten (or So) Great Chemistry Nerds 323
CHAPTER 23: Ten Terrific Tips for Passing Chem I 329
CHAPTER 24: The Top Ten Industrial Chemicals 335
Glossary 341
Index 353
John T. Moore, EdD, is a chemistry professor at Stephen F. Austin State University. Hes the author of many chemistry titles, including all editions of Chemistry For Dummies.
