ISBN: 0764554301 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1st Author(s): John T. Moore Publisher: For Dummies Number of Pages: 362
Includes examples of chemistry in action in everyday life See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum Whether you're taking a chemistry course or you're curious about what chemists do this fun and easy guide will get you up to speed in matter and energy elements and atoms acids and gases and much more You'll understand the basic concepts and discover how chemistry affects our day-to-day lives - from the home to the environment The Dummies Way Explanations in plain English "Get in get out" information Icons and other navigational aids Tear-out cheat sheet Top ten lists A dash of humor and fun
Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam, 2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
ISBN: 0375429166 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Princeton Review Publisher: Princeton Review Number of Pages: 464
Are you getting ready to take the AP Chemistry exam The Princeton Review experts provide the help you need in Cracking the AP Chemistry Exam 2010 Edition It includes:
2 full-length AP practice tests with detailed explanations Proven techniques to help get high scores All AP Chemistry review topics from atomic structure and chemical equations to thermodynamics and nuclear decay Review AP test questions in every chapter Tables charts and diagrams to help you best prepare for AP Chemistry Detailed walk-through of how to write great AP essays Planning and organization tips to get you all the way to test day
Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test, 2009-2010 Edition (College Test Preparation)
ISBN: 0375429069 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Princeton Review Publisher: Princeton Review Number of Pages: 368
The Princeton Review realizes that acing the SAT Chemistry Subject Test is very different from earning straight A's in school We dont try to teach you everything there is to know about chemistryonly the techniques and information youll need to maximize your score In Cracking the SAT Chemistry Subject Test well teach you how to think like the test writers and
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ISBN: 1564147215 Binding: Paperback Edition: illustrated edition Author(s): Greg Curran Publisher: Career Press Number of Pages: 352
Do you fear mole conversions and Avogadro's number Are oxidation-reduction reactions just too much to handle Are the Ideal Gas Laws getting you down When your teacher tries to teach you how to name organic compounds is he or she speaking a language you never learned Homework Helpers: Chemistry is a user-friendly review book that will make every student-or parent trying to help their child-feel like he or she has a private Chemistry tutor Concepts are explained in clear easy-to-understand language and problems are worked out with step-by-step methods that are easy to follow Each lesson comes with numerous review questions and answer keynotes that explain each correct answer and why it's correct The Homework Helpers Series is just what students need to boost their confidence and give them the help they need to ace even the most challenging classes
ISBN: 0764140507 Binding: Paperback Edition: 5 Author(s): Neil D. Jespersen Ph.D. Publisher: Barron's Educational Series Number of Pages: 832
Updated to reflect the most recent Advanced Placement Chemistry exams this manual presents three diagnostic tests and three full-length practice exams all with questions answered and explained The author also presents additional routine and more challenging problems in every chapter A complete review of AP chemistry topics covers the structure of matter chemical bonding states of matter physical chemistry chemical reactions and other topics that appear on the AP exam
The Joy of Chemistry: The Amazing Science of Familiar Things
ISBN: 1591027713 Binding: Paperback Edition: Author(s): Cathy Cobb, Monty L. Fetterolf Publisher: Prometheus Books Number of Pages: 393
This book challenges the perception of chemistry as too difficult to bother with and too clinical to be any for Cathy Cobb and Monty L Fetterolf both professional chemists and experienced educators introduce readers to the magic elegance and yes joy of chemistry From the fascination of fall foliage and fireworks to the functioning of smoke detectors and computers to the fundamentals of digestion (as when good pizza goes bad) the authors illustrate the concepts of chemistry in terms of everyday experience using familiar materials The authors begin with a bangs colourful bottle rocket assembled from common objects you find in the garage - and then present the principles of chemistry using household chemicals and friendly non-technical language They guide the reader through the basics of atomic structure the nature of molecular bonds and the vibrant universe of chemical reactions Using analogy and example to illuminate essential concepts such as thermodynamics photochemistry electrochemistry and chemical equilibrium they explain the whys and wherefores of chemical reactions Hands-on demonstrations selected for their ease of execution and relevance illustrate basic principles and lively commentaries emphasise the fun and fascination of learning about chemistry This delightful and richly informative book amply proves that chemistry can appeal to our intuition logic and - if we are willing to get down and dirty - our sense of enjoyment too
The Chemistry of Joy: A Three-Step Program for Overcoming Depression Through Western Science and Eastern Wisdom
ISBN: 0743265076 Binding: Paperback Edition: Original Author(s): Henry Emmons Publisher: Fireside Number of Pages: 304
The Chemistry of Joy presents Dr Emmons's natural approach to depression -- supplemented with medication if necessary -- blending the best of Western science and Eastern philosophy to create your body's own biochemistry of joy Integrating Western brain chemistry natural and Ayurvedic medicine Buddhist psychology and his own joyful heart techniques Dr Emmons creates a practical program for each of the three types of depression: anxious depression agitated depression and sluggish depression The Chemistry of Joy helps you to identify which type of depression you are experiencing and provides a specific diet and exercise plan to address it as well as nutritional supplements and "psychology of mindfulness" exercises that can restore your body's natural balance and energy This flexible approach creates newfound joy for those whose lives have been touched by depression -- and pathways for all who seek to actively improve their emotional lives
Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides)
ISBN: 0471121207 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): Clifford C. Houk, Richard Post Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 320
CHEMISTRY SECOND EDITION The fast easy way to master the fundamentals of chemistry Have you ever wondered about the differences between liquids gases and solids Or what actually happens when something burns What exactly is a solution An acid A base This is chemistrythe composition and structure of substances composing all matter and how they can be transformed Whether you are studying chemistry for the first time on your own want to refresh your memory for a test or need a little help for a course this concise interactive guide gives you a fresh approach to this fascinating subject This fully up-to-date edition of Chemistry: Concepts and Problems:
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Organic Chemistry I as a Second Language: Translating the Basic Concepts
ISBN: 0470129298 Binding: Paperback Edition: 2 Author(s): David M. Klein Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 336
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Organic Chemistry II as a Second Language: Second Semester Topics
ISBN: 0471738085 Binding: Paperback Edition: 1 Author(s): David M. Klein Publisher: Wiley Number of Pages: 320
Building on the resounding success of the first volume (0-471-27235-3) Organic Chemistry as a Second Language Volume 2 provides readers with clear easy-to-understand explanations of fundamental principles It explores the critical concepts while also examining why they are relevant The core content is presented within the framework of predicting products proposing mechanisms and solving synthesis problems Readers will fine-tune the key skills involved in solving those types of problems with the help of interactive step-by-step instructions and problems
