Basic Concepts of Chemistry

By Leo J. Malone

Book Overview

In photochemical reactions, such as photosynthesis, light energy initiates a chemical reaction. In the jellyfish we have just the opposite situation. That is, light energy is produced by a chemical reaction. The production of light energy by a chemical reaction is known as chemiluminescence. If it is produced by living organisms, such as the jellyfish, it is known as bioluminescence. This text emphasizes the relevance of chemistry to the world around us. Both within the text and in the essays entitled "Making It Real" you will find discussions of how the abstract subject of chemistry relates to the reality of our everyday lives. The Making It Real essay in Chapter 13 discusses bioluminescence that was first noticed in fireflies. Discover a fascinating, living science From the mysteries of dark matter to the power of lightning, few subjects are more fascinating and relate more directly to everyday life than chemistry. Now redesigned and revised to promote visualization and enhance understanding, the new Seventh Edition of Leo Malone's Basic Concepts of Chemistry captures the excitement of this dynamic field, and presents it in a way that is easy to learn. Covering all the essential topics in a student-friendly style, this best-selling preparatory chemistry text provides students with all the help they need to master basic concepts, overcome common math difficulties, and develop strong problem-solving skills. Highlights of the Seventh Edition * NEW Making It Real sections relate the subject at hand to high-interest topics that demonstrate applications and motivate learning. * NEW Redesigned artwork enhances visualization of key topics and illustrates the molecular nature of chemistry. * NEW The book's Web site includes a new bonus chapter on Biochemistry as well as the chapter on Organic Chemistry. * NEW eGrade, Wiley's online quizzing and homework management program, allows students to do practice tests and email assignments directly to the instructor. * The author's student-friendly writing style is enhanced with easy-to-understand analogies and examples of current topics of interest. * Frequent testing through in-chapter Checking It Out sections, end-of-chapter problems (100 new to this edition ), and cumulative tests reinforces concepts and study skills on an ongoing basis. * Interactive Learning problems on the Web show how to set up and solve problems, and provide immediate feedback. * Extensive appendices help ease math anxieties and provide a quick and effective review of the mathematical concepts used in introductory chemistry.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0471215228
• ISBN13: 9780471215226
• Release Date: March 2003
• Publisher: Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John
• Length: 592 Pages
• Weight: 3.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 8.4" x 11.4"

Customer Reviews

Great assistance

The book arrived in perfect condition. When I realized that it was not the correct ISBN number, there was no problem with my returning the item. Thank you, Chris!

Finally!!! A book that shows math set ups in an easy to understand format!

Chemistry contains A LOT of math, at least my professor requires it. I am taking a college Chemistry course to satisfy my degree requirement in the nursing field. I am an adult student whom has always struggled with math. I have searched high and low for a book to show the right set ups for the math problems that must be dealt with in order to succeed in this subject. I finally found it, Basic Concepts of Chemistry. At the beginning of the book, it shows how to set up conversions. It does a beautiful job of showing mole to mole conversion in later chapters. It also shows you the geometry that you need when you encounter the valance shell electron pair repulsion theory (VESPR) in an easy to understand format. This book may contain typos and errors but it delivers the good by explaining what you need to know. If you can overlook them, you've got yourself a winner. Yes, this book is not college level, but it is a fast read, and explains concepts clearly. The book seems to help "prepare" you, or get you ready for the math that you will face in Chemistry without it seeming overwhelming to the student. I only wish I had this book at the beginning of the semester, instead of towards the last, when I really needed it. For comparisons, I do like it better than The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) and Chemistry for Dummies. The book that my class requires is Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and ThomsonNOW Printed Access Card). It does an okay job but out of all of them, Basic Concepts of Chemistry is the best.

Better then expected

I was very pleased w/ my purchase. You said it was like new and I really don't think it had ever been opened.

The Perfect Companion

This book is the perfect companion for those studying Chemistry at a beginner level (high school, and to a lesser extent first-year College study.) Its detailed explaination of ideas and concepts coupled with the lively and colorful diagrams all provides excellent back-up notes for one's course of study. Take it to class and have it ready to go when you study. Malone writes in a friendly and non-formal style, but still gives very good and up-to-date deatils of current chemistry techniques. The tag questions on each page will make you think about each chapter's contents and will reinforce the content of the book. Like chemistry, the ideas in this book are universal and will benefit your study no matter where in the world you are.