Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) - Softcover

Houk, Clifford C.; Post, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471121207 ISBN 13: 9780471121206

Publisher: Wiley, 1996

Synopsis

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

About this title

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.

From the Back Cover

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—the composition and structure of substances composing all matter, and how they can be transformed. Whether you are studying chemistry for the first time on your own, want to refresh your memory for a test, or need a little help for a course, this concise, interactive guide gives you a fresh approach to this fascinating subject. This fully up-to-date edition of Chemistry: Concepts and Problems:

• Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about chemistry
• Requires no prerequisites
• Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question-and-answer format
• Lists objectives for each chapter—you can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
• Reinforces what you learn with chapter self-tests

From the Inside Flap

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—the composition and structure of substances composing all matter, and how they can be transformed. Whether you are studying chemistry for the first time on your own, want to refresh your memory for a test, or need a little help for a course, this concise, interactive guide gives you a fresh approach to this fascinating subject. This fully up-to-date edition of Chemistry: Concepts and Problems:

• Has been tested, rewritten, and retested to ensure that you can teach yourself all about chemistry
• Requires no prerequisites
• Lets you work at your own pace with a helpful question-and-answer format
• Lists objectives for each chapter—you can skip ahead or find extra help if you need it
• Reinforces what you learn with chapter self-tests

Edition details

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1996
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0471121207
• ISBN 13: 9780471121206
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 320