Author(s): Ian Guch

Science

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[registered] 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: Atomic structure and elements; The periodic table; Ionic and covalent compounds; Chemical reactions; Kinetics; Acids and bases; Electrochemistry; Organic chemistry; Nuclear chemistry; Stoichiometry; and Thermodynamics. In addition, this new edition includes coverage of biochemistry and twice the number of solved practice problems contained in the previous edition.