The Basics of Chemistry

Subjects:

• Science » Mathematics/Physics/Chemistry
• Science » Science (General)

Reviews:

• [w]ell written and describes most basics of introductory chemistry....[t]his book would be a good general reference to either the library or a professor's book collection.
  —Chemical Educaion Today February 2004
• The text provides a unique approach to learning introductory level chemistry by imparting key chemistry concepts and principals derived from laboratory experiments, case studies of landmark scientific discoveries, as well as observations of common everyday life experiences. This is a good general level chemisrty textbook for learning or reviewing fundamental chemistry concepts. It highly recommended for all school, public, and academic libraries.
  —Claudine Jenda, Agriculture Librarian, Auburn University .
• Basics of Chemistry introduces the basic concepts that high school and college students should master as a foundation to understanding the world of chemistry around them or for continuing studies in chemistry and related areas....The text provides a unique approach to learning introductory level chemistry by imparting key chemistry concerpts and principles derived from laboratory experiments, case studies of landmark scientitic discoveries, as well as observations of common everyday life experiences. This is a good general level chemistry textbook for learning or reviewing fundamental chemistry concepts. It is highly recommended for all school, public and academic libraries.
  —E-Streams January 2004
• Richard Myers' writing style makes you want to keep reading this enjoyable book.
  —Library Media Connection February 2004
• Recommended as a basic overview for public, school, or undergraduate libraries.
  —Library Journal 10/15/2003
• An account of what chemistry is and what chemists do as opposed to a text of how to do chemistry, this engaging introduction to the field is at its best when speaking historically....Myers does a good job in providing an appropriate, introductory level of detail, choosing to err on the side of clear, general descriptions as opposed to subtle, difficult reasoning....for the beginner, the book will provide insight and motivation for further study. Recommended. General readers.
  —Choice 2/1/2004

Table of Contents:

• Chemistry and Its Divisions
  A Brief History of Chemistry
  The Birth of Modern Chemistry
  The Atom
  Atoms Combined
  Elements and the Periodic Table
  Chemical Bonding
  Intermolecular Forces and States of Matter
  Gases
  Solutions
  Kinetics and Equilibrium
  Acids and Bases
  Electrochemistry
  Organic Chemistry
  Biochemistry
  Nuclear Chemistry
  Environmental Chemistry
  The Chemical Industry
  Chemistry Experiments
  A Future in Chemistry
  Glossary
  Brief Timeline in Chemistry
  Nobel Laureates in Chemistry
  Selected Bibliography
  Index