CliffsQuickReviewTM Chemistry (Cliffs Quick Review S.) - Softcover

Nathan, Harold D.; Henrickson, Charles

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0764563777 ISBN 13: 9780764563775

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 2001

Synopsis

CliffsQuickReview course guides cover the essentials of your toughest subjects. Get a firm grip on core concepts and key material, and test your newfound knowledge with review questions.

Whether you′re new to elements, atoms, and hydrocarbons or just brushing up on your knowledge of the subject, CliffsQuickReview Chemistry can help. This guide covers topics such as chemical compounds, radioactivity, and equilibrium concentrations. You′ll also tackle other concepts, including

• Solids, liquids, and gases
• Freezing and boiling points
• Energy and entropy
• Covalent, ionic, and polar bonds
• The pH scale and the two types of bases

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About this title

About the Author

Charles Henrickson received the PhD in chemistry from the University of Iowa with additional work at the University of Illinois and the University of California, Berkeley. He is currently Professor of Chemistry at Western Kentucky University. During his career he has coauthored chemistry textbooks and several widely adopted laboratory manuals.

From the Back Cover

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Edition details

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 2001
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0764563777
• ISBN 13: 9780764563775
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 192