Essential Chemistry

by Clive Gifford

Book Overview

-- Pocket-sized companions present the key facts of science-- Concise study guides for exams with clear diagrams, charts and illustrations

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0746007272
• ISBN13: 9780746007273
• Release Date: January 1992
• Publisher: E.D.C. Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 4.9" x 7.9"
• Age Range: 12 to 16 years
• Grade Range: Grades 7 to 11

Customer Reviews

A "Cliff's Notes" for Chemistry

I highly suggest this mini book for anyone seeking a brief, to-the-point summary or introduction to one or more chemistry topics. This mini manual provides a "big picture" viewpoint and highlights applications of chemistry. For example, in two pages the sum of which is smaller than an 8.5 x 11 in sheet of paper, it covers bonding: valence electrons, ionic bonding, ionic lattices, ionic equations, covalent bonding, metallic bonding, and giant molecular lattices, plus provides a table on how to tell ionic compounds from covalent compounds. As another example, electrochemistry is also covered in 2 pages, focusing on electrolytic cells, the electrolysis of copper (II) chloride, electrolysis of aqueous solutions, and industrial uses of electrolysis. And if you want to know how electrochemistry ties to bonding, check the footnotes and page numbers shown there. An easy read for either students or professionals who need to know more about chemistry lingo and applications.