The complete idiot's guide to chemistry - Ian Guch

With topics such as stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, and thermodynamics, it's no wonder so many students have a bad reaction to chemistry class!

Fortunately, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, Second Edition gives readers an easy-to-understand formula for success when it comes to passing their chemistry class with flying colors. Intended for both high school students who are required to take a college prep chemistry course, and college students who need to take chemistry to meet their degree requirements, this book gives readers a non-intimidating, easy-to-understand companion to their textbooks. The book follows a standard math-based chemistry curriculum, covering the following topics:

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Atomic structure and elements

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The periodic table

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Ionic and covalent compounds

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Chemical reactions

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Kinetics

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Acids and bases

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Electrochemistry

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Organic chemistry

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Nuclear chemistry

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Stoichiometry

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Thermodynamics

In addition, this new addition includes coverage of biochemistry and twice the number of solved practice problems contained in the previous edition.