Chemistry for dummies. ([2011])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: By John T. Moore.
• Authors: Moore, John T, 1947-
• Contents: The basic concepts of chemistry. What is chemistry, and why do I need to know some? ; Contemplating chemical calculations ; Matter and energy ; Something smaller than an atom? Atomic structure ; The periodic table (but no chairs) ; Balloons, tires, and scuba tanks : the wonderful world of gases -- A cornucopia of chemical concepts. Chemical cooking : chemical reactions ; The mole : can you dig it? ; Mixing matter up : solutions ; Thermochemistry : hot stuff ; Sour and bitter : acids and bases -- Blessed be the bonds that tie. Where did i put that electron? Quantum theory ; Opposites do attract : ionic bonding ; Sharing nicely : covalent bonding ; What do molecules really look like? Molecular geometry and hybridization ; Tackling periodic trends ; Examining the link between intermolecular forces and condensed states -- Environmental chemistry : benefits and problems. Cough! cough! hack! hack! Air pollution ; Examining the ins and outs of water pollution ; Nuclear chemistry : it'll blow your mind -- The part of tens. Ten serendipitous discoveries in chemistry ; Ten (or so) great chemistry nerds ; Ten terrific tips for passing Chem I ; The top ten industrial chemicals.
• Edition: 2nd ed
• Publisher Details: Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Pub
• Publication Date: 2011
• Copyright Date: 2011
• Extent: 1 online resource (xviii, 366 pages), illustrations
• Subjects: 540; Chemistry; Bases (Chemistry); Chemical reactions; Chemistry; SCIENCE -- Chemistry -- General; Chemistry; Chemistry; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781118092927; 1118092929; 9781118099117; 1118099117; 9780470389225; 0470389222; 9781119297277; 1119297273; 9781119297284; 1119297281
• Related ISBNs: 9781283176804; 1283176807; 9786613176806; 661317680X; 9781118007303; 1118007301
• Notes: Note: Print version record.
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