Description |
ix, 180 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm. |
Series |
--For dummies.
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Contents |
Matter and energy: exploring the stuff of chemistry -- What's in an atom? -- The periodic table -- Nuclear chemistry -- Ionic bonding -- Covalent bonding -- Chemical reactions -- Electrochemistry : using electrons -- Measuring substances with the mole -- A salute to solutions -- Acids and bases -- Clearing the air on gases -- Ten serendipitous discoveries in chemistry. |
Summary |
"This friendly and useful reference focuses on concepts taught in a typical first semester college or high school chemistry class. From bonds and reactions to acids, bases, and the mole, get to the heart of matter and energy. Discover the ins and outs of chemical reactions, including how they occur and how they can be balanced, and learn how to read and use the periodic table of elements"--Back cover. |
Note |
Includes index. |
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"Learning made easy"--Cover. |
Subject |
Chemistry.
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Genre |
Nonfiction.
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Cover Title |
Chemistry essentials for dummies |
ISBN |
9781119591146 |
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1119591147 |
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