Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781119293460) was previously
published as Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition (9781118007303). While
this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the
same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated
product.
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See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to
petroleum**
We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a
shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or
perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex
chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us
desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?
Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're
studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making
sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new
things, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of
matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!
- Tracks a typical chemistry course, giving you step-by-step lessons you
can easily grasp
- Packed with basic chemistry principles and time-saving tips from
chemistry professors
- Real-world examples provide everyday context for complicated topics
Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to mirror current teaching
methods and classroom protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you on the
fast-track to mastering the basics of chemistry.