Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies [Paperback]

Arthur Winter PhD (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0470251514 | ISBN-13: 978-0470251515 | Publication Date: July 8, 2008 | Edition: 1

From models to molecules to mass spectrometry-solve organic chemistry problems with ease

Got a grasp on the organic chemistry terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear - this hands-on guide helps you solve the many types of organic chemistry problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With memorization tricks, problem-solving shortcuts, and lots of hands-on practice exercises, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with resonance; the triple-threat alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes; functional groups and their reactions; spectroscopy; and more!

100s of Problems!

• Know how to solve the most common organic chemistry problems
• Walk through the answers and clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with each problem
• Get the inside scoop on acing your exams!
• Use organic chemistry in practical applications with confidence

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From models to molecules to mass spectrometry—solve organic chemistry problems with ease

Got a grasp on the organic chemistry terms and concepts you need to know, but get lost halfway through a problem or worse yet, not know where to begin? Have no fear — this hands-on guide helps you solve the many types of organic chemistry problems you encounter in a focused, step-by-step manner. With memorization tricks, problem-solving shortcuts, and lots of hands-on practice exercises, you'll sharpen your skills and improve your performance. You'll see how to work with resonance; the triple-threat alkanes, alkenes, and alkynes; functional groups and their reactions; spectroscopy; and more!

100s of Problems!

• Know how to solve the most common organic chemistry problems

• Walk through the answers and clearly identify where you went wrong (or right) with each problem

• Get the inside scoop on acing your exams!

• Use organic chemistry in practical applications with confidence

About the Author

Arthur Winter received his PhD in chemistry from the University of Maryland. He is the creator of the popular Organic Chemistry Help! Web site at chemhelper.com and is the author of Organic Chemistry I For Dummies (Wiley). His two major research interests involve exploiting photochemistry to solve challenging problems in medicine and using high-powered lasers to start small laboratory fires. He is currently a post-doctoral student at Ohio State University.

Product Details

• Paperback: 360 pages
• Publisher: For Dummies; 1 edition (July 8, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0470251514
• ISBN-13: 978-0470251515
• Product Dimensions: 10 x 8.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #18,990 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #34 in Books > Professional & Technical > Professional Science > Chemistry > Organic

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Arthur Winter received his PhD in chemistry from the University of Maryland. He is the creator of the popular Organic Chemistry Help! Web site at chemhelper.com and is the author of Organic Chemistry I For Dummies (Wiley). His two major research interests involve exploiting photochemistry to solve challenging problems in medicine and using high-powered lasers to start small laboratory fires. He is currently a post-doctoral student at Ohio State University.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Ice Breaker, May 1, 2009

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Douglas Long (San Rafael, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

This is an extremely well done introduction to ochem.I've read a lot of Dummies books, and this is one of the best written. No small feat considering people with PhDs in the hard sciences are challenged to teach at an introductory level.

It's quite simple, so of limited use by the end of the first semester of a 2 semester ochem series. Despite what the title suggests, it's got a brief explanation of the material, and then some questions. It's not strictly a workbook.

I would strongly suggest getting it just before going into ochem to get a brief overview, and by the end of the first semester you'll see where things are heading in the 2nd semester. The practice questions are also good for the level of the book.

Don't expect to get much out of this book if you are at the end of the year and looking for more practice questions. It's too basic for that.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars useful book, November 18, 2009

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Lotus "Lotus" (Maryland) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Organic Chemistry I Workbook For Dummies (Paperback)

if you are taking organic class and nothing make sence to you, get this book. It helped me a lot to understand the basic thought on Organic Chem. You may still need to read your text book for details specially if your teacher is very much deteil oriented like mine.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Helpful even for second semester organic chemistry, April 3, 2011

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This is a 'bundled' review for three items:

'Organic Chemistry I For Dummies [Paperback]'
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'Organic Chemistry II For Dummies'

I read most of the ratings for these, and then purchased them for my daughter for her second semester organic chemistry, since the first semester was such a struggle for her. She says they are helpful, and she also uses them as a reference to get a perspective on a topic that is different than what the professor may have presented in class. I know it was a gamble when I purchased them if she would use them at all, so I was pleased that she does and so it was worth it!