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We're all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we're doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we're young?

Now there's a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you're studying chemistry in school and you're looking for a little help making sense of what's being taught in class, or you're just into learning new things, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

• Tracks a typical chemistry course, giving you step-by-step lessons you can easily grasp
• Packed with basic chemistry principles and time-saving tips from chemistry professors
• Real-world examples provide everyday context for complicated topics

Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to mirror current teaching methods and classroom protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you on the fast-track to mastering the basics of chemistry.

Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9781119591146) was previously published as Chemistry Essentials For Dummies (9780470618363). While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content is the same as the prior release and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Whether studying chemistry as part of a degree requirement or as part of a core curriculum, students will find Chemistry Essentials For Dummies to be an invaluable quick reference guide to the fundamentals of this often challenging course. Chemistry Essentials For Dummies contains content focused on key topics only, with discrete explanations of critical concepts taught in a typical two-semester high school chemistry class or a college level Chemistry I course, from bonds and reactions to acids, bases, and the mole. This guide is also a perfect reference for parents who need to review critical chemistry concepts as they help high school students with homework assignments, as well as for adult learners headed back into the classroom who just need to a refresher of the core concepts.

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• 3 full-length practice exams (available both in the book and online) that reflect the latest exam
• Access to a robust online platform
• Comprehensive overview of the AP Chemistry exam format
• Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations
• Proven strategies specific to each section of the test
• A self-guided study plan including flashcards, games, and more online
  

College success for virtually all science, computing, engineering, and premedical majors depends in part on passing chemistry. The skills learned in chemistry courses are applicable to a number of fields, and chemistry courses are essential to students who are studying to become nurses, doctors, pharmacists, clinical technicians, engineers, and many more among the fastest-growing professions. But if you're like a lot of students who are confused by chemistry, it can seem like a daunting task to tackle the subject. That's where Chemistry II For Dummies can help!

Here, you'll get plain-English, easy-to-understand explanations of everything you'll encounter in your Chemistry II class. Whether chemistry is your chosen area of study, a degree requirement, or an elective, you'll get the skills and confidence to score high and enhance your understanding of this often-intimidating subject. So what are you waiting for?

• Presents straightforward information on complex concepts
• Tracks to a typical Chemistry II course
• Serves as an excellent supplement to classroom learning
• Helps you understand difficult subject matter with confidence and ease

Packed with approachable information and plenty of practice opportunities, Chemistry II For Dummies is just what you need to make the grade.

So, you survived the first semester of Organic Chemistry (maybe even by the skin of your teeth) and now it's time to get back to the classroom and lab! Organic Chemistry II For Dummies is an easy-to-understand reference to this often challenging subject.

Thanks to this book, you'll get friendly and comprehensible guidance on everything you can expect to encounter in your Organic Chemistry II course.

• An extension of the successful Organic Chemistry I For Dummies
• Covers topics in a straightforward and effective manner
• Explains concepts and terms in a fast and easy-to-understand way

Whether you're confused by composites, baffled by biomolecules, or anything in between, Organic Chemistry II For Dummies gives you the help you need — in plain English!

• 3 full-length practice exams (available in the book and online) that reflect the latest exam
• “5 Minutes to a 5” section with a 5-minute activity for each day of the school year that reinforces the most important concepts covered in class
• Access to a robust online platform
• Comprehensive overview of the AP Chemistry exam format
• Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations
• Proven strategies specific to each section of the test
• A self-guided study plan including flashcards, games, and more online

Aunque no lo creas, la química está presente en todo lo que nos rodea, desde los detergentes hasta obviamente los medicamentos, y lo ha estado desde los inicios de la humanidad. Sin embargo, es una palabra que asusta a la mayoría de personas ya que la asocian a una ciencia compleja. Gracias a esta guía, podrás por fin entender de manera fácil y divertida la diferencia entre protones y electrones, las leyes de la materia y la energía, de los átomos y las moléculas, de los ácidos y las bases, o de los gases.

Banish bafflement in this tough subject!

From formulas and lab techniques to the periodic table, Chemistry for the Utterly Confused focuses on the areas of maximum confusion and breaks down the most difficult chemistry topics into easy-to-understand concepts. This invaluable guide also teaches problem-solving skills you need to master this imposing subject. Whether you're in high school, in college, or simply brushing up on chemistry knowledge, this fun, easily accessible book will make understanding chemistry a breeze.

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In this hybrid year, let us supplement your AP classroom experience with this multi-platform study guide.

The immensely popular 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry guide has been updated for the 2020-21 school year and now contains:

• 3 full-length practice exams (available both in the book and online) that reflect the latest exam 
• Up-to-Date Resources for COVID 19 Exam Disruption
• Access to a robust online platform
• Comprehensive overview of the AP Chemistry exam format
• Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations
• Proven strategies specific to each section of the test
• A self-guided study plan including flashcards, games, and more online

Wenn es knallt, zischt und stinkt, dann ist meist Chemie im Spiel. Doch wie kommen die verschiedenen Reaktionen zu Stande? Dieses Buch zeigt, was dahinter steckt und macht deutlich, dass Chemie nicht nur aus Formeln besteht. Erfahren Sie alles über die unzähligen spannenden Stoffe, Versuche und Reaktionen. Sie lernen die Grundlagen der Chemie kennen und erfahren, wo sich chemische Phänomene im Alltag bemerkbar machen. John T. Moore macht Ihnen Begriffe wie Mol, Atom, Base oder Molekül begreiflich und zeigt, wie man mit dem Periodensystem umgeht. Mit Übungsaufgaben am Ende eines jeden Kapitels können Sie Ihr Wissen überprüfen.

Sie erfahren

• Was es mit Materie und Energie auf sich hat,
• Welche Bindungen es gibt: Ionenbindungen, kovalente Bindung, Metallbindung und Co.
• Wo Chemie im Alltag auftaucht: Haushalt, Wasserverschmutzung, Treibhauseffekt

MATCHES THE LATEST EXAM!

In this hybrid year, let us supplement your AP classroom experience with this multi-platform study guide.

The immensely popular 5 Steps to a 5 AP Chemistry Elite Student Edition has been updated for the2020-21 school year and now contains:

• 3 full-length practice exams (available both in the book and online) that reflect the latest exam
• “5 Minutes to a 5” section—a 5-minute activity for each day of the school year that reinforces the most important concepts covered in class
• Up-to-Date Resources for COVID 19 Exam Disruption
• Access to a robust online platform
• Comprehensive overview of the AP Chemistry exam format
• Hundreds of practice exercises with thorough answer explanations
• Proven strategies specific to each section of the test
• A self-guided study plan including flashcards, games, and more online