Moore, John T. 1947- creator text nju Hoboken, NJ Wiley Pub. c2011 2011 2nd ed. monographic eng

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xviii, 366 p. : ill. ; 24 cm. A matter-of-fact guide to mastering the basics of chemistry. The basic concepts of chemistry. What is chemistry, and why do I need to know some? ; Contemplating chemical calculations ; Matter and energy ; Something smaller than an atom? Atomic structure ; The periodic table (but no chairs) ; Balloons, tires, and scuba tanks : the wonderful world of gases -- A cornucopia of chemical concepts. Chemical cooking : chemical reactions ; The mole : can you dig it? ; Mixing matter up : solutions ; Thermochemistry : hot stuff ; Sour and bitter : acids and bases -- Blessed be the bonds that tie. Where did i put that electron? Quantum theory ; Opposites do attract : ionic bonding ; Sharing nicely : covalent bonding ; What do molecules really look like? Molecular geometry and hybridization ; Tackling periodic trends ; Examining the link between intermolecular forces and condensed states -- Environmental chemistry : benefits and problems. Cough! cough! hack! hack! Air pollution ; Examining the ins and outs of water pollution ; Nuclear chemistry : it'll blow your mind -- The part of tens. Ten serendipitous discoveries in chemistry ; Ten (or so) great chemistry nerds ; Ten terrific tips for passing Chem I ; The top ten industrial chemicals. by John T. Moore. Includes index. Chemistry Chemistry QD31.3 .M66 2011 540 MOC 9781118007303 1118007301 2011926326 http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1206/2011926326-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1206/2011926326-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1206/2011926326-t.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1206/2011926326-b.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1206/2011926326-d.html http://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1206/2011926326-t.html YDXCP 110329 20141001120354.0 16711404