Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide / Edition 2

by Clifford C. Houk

Overview

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 chemistry—thecomposition and structure of substances composing all matter, andhow they can be transformed. Whether you are studying chemistry forthe first time on your own, want to refresh your memory for a test,or need a little help for a course, this concise, interactive guidegives you a fresh approach to this fascinating subject. This fullyup-to-date edition of Chemistry: Concepts and Problems:
* Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you canteach yourself all about chemistry
* Requires no prerequisites
* Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question-and-answerformat
* Lists objectives for each chapter—you can skip ahead or findextra help if you need it
* Reinforces what you learn with chapter self-tests

Product Details

ISBN-13:	2900471121205
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	03/09/1996
Series:	Wiley Self-Teaching Guides Series
Edition description:	2nd Revised ed.
Pages:	320
Product dimensions:	7.50(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.70(d)

About the Author

CLIFFORD C. HOUK holds a Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry and is Professor of Health Science at Ohio University.

RICHARD POST is Assistant Dean and Director of Instructional Media and Technology Services at Ohio University.

Table of Contents

Atomic Structure, Periodic Table, Electronic Structure.

Atomic Weights.

Periodic Properties and Chemical Bonding.

Molecular and Formula Weights.

Nomenclature.

Chemical Equations.

Mole Concept.

Gases.

Solids.

The Liquid State.

Solutions and Their Properties.

Chemical Equilibrium.

Acids and Bases.

Appendices.

Index.