Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) [Paperback]

Clifford C. Houk (Author), Richard Post (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0471121207 | ISBN-13: 978-0471121206 | Publication Date: February 1996 | Edition: 2

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--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

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From the Back Cover

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—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

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.

Product Details

• Paperback: 320 pages
• Publisher: Wiley; 2 edition (February 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0471121207
• ISBN-13: 978-0471121206
• Product Dimensions: 9.3 x 7.5 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,746 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #50 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > General & Reference

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131 of 132 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Chemistry - no problem!, September 28, 2003

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This review is from: Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) (Paperback)

I bought the self-teach book 'Chemistry Concepts & Problems' to help with my preparations for a medical entry exam and it is great! It is filled with questions, questions, questions & more questions (and answers of course!) and is a great overview of Chemistry up to grade 12/first year university. It is very easy to understand and learn from.

My only complaint is that immediately under each question is the answer, so you've seen the answer before you can even think about it! Why not put the answers at the back of the book like every other textbook? (This is why I deducted a star). [There are some 'self-tests' which don't have the answers immediately after the question, but I would have preferred no answers until the end, all the way through the book].

This aside, I have, and continue to learn a lot with it.
If you are looking for an easy to understand chemistry textbook as a refresher or to compliment your current chemistry course - go ahead - it's worth the money.

86 of 87 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great book, March 23, 1998

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This review is from: Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) (Paperback)

I am going back to school in the fall to start Pre-med. I hadn't taken chemistry since high school (my previous B.S. was in the arts, not science!) so I figured I'd review the basics to give myself a head start on my classes. This book is even better than I expected. It doesn't only contain information to read, it also allows you to interact with the material, solving problems, answering questions, and working formulas. Because learning by actually doing is so effective, this book has taught me more than I would have thought possible. I now feel more prepared for my courses, and am looking for more books in this series to give me a similar boost with calculus and biology. I highly recommend it. It makes a challenging subject very clear and understandable.

78 of 79 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I can't imagine a better teaching guide for chemistry!, June 1, 1999

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This review is from: Chemistry: Concepts and Problems: A Self-Teaching Guide (Wiley Self-Teaching Guides) (Paperback)

As a teacher myself (but one who knows nothing about chemistry), I must comment on this excellent book. It is clear, organized, and well-written. The authors have taken a difficult subject and made it understandable. I feel as though I am much better prepared for the college chemistry course I'll be taking in a few months - and I even think I will enjoy it! Thank you for this great little book!