Basic Chemistry Concepts and Exercises
CRC Press (Verlag)
978-1-138-40253-9 (ISBN)
Chemistry can be a daunting subject for the uninitiated, and all too often, introductory textbooks do little to make students feel at ease with the complex subject matter. Basic Chemistry Concepts and Exercises brings the wisdom of John Kenkel‘s more than 35 years of teaching experience to communicate the fundamentals of chemistry in a practical, down-to-earth manner.
Using conversational language and logically assembled graphics, the book concisely introduces each topic without overwhelming students with unnecessary detail. Example problems and end-of-chapter questions emphasize repetition of concepts, preparing students to become adept at the basics before they progress to an advanced general chemistry course. Enhanced with visualization techniques such as the first chapter‘s mythical microscope, the book clarifies challenging, abstract ideas and stimulates curiosity into what can otherwise be an overwhelming topic.
Topics discussed in this reader-friendly text include:
Properties and structure of matter
Atoms, molecules, and compounds
The Periodic Table
Atomic weight, formula weights, and moles
Gases and solutions
Chemical equilibrium
Acids, bases, and pH
Organic chemicals
The appendix contains answers to the homework exercises so students can check their work and receive instant feedback as to whether they have adequately grasped the concepts before moving on to the next section. Designed to help students embrace chemistry not with trepidation, but with confidence, this solid preparatory text forms a firm foundation for more advanced chemistry training.
John Kenkel is a chemistry instructor at Southeast Community College (SCC) in Lincoln, Nebraska. Throughout his 33-year career at SCC, he has been directly involved in the education of chemistry-based laboratory technicians in a vocational program presently named Laboratory Science Technology. He has also been heavily involved in chemistry-based laboratory technician education on a national scale, having served on a number of American Chemical Society (ACS) committees, including the Committee on Technician Activities and the Coordinating Committee for the Voluntary Industry Standards project. Kenkel has been the Principal Investigator for a series of curriculum development project grants funded by the National Science Foundation's Advanced Technological Education Program, from which three of his seven books evolved.
Properties and Structure of Matter. Significant Figures, the Metric System, and Dimensional Analysis. Names and Formulas of Compounds. Atomic Structure. The Periodic Table. Molecular Structure. Atomic Weight, Formula Weight, and Moles. Chemical Equations and Stoichiometry. Gases and the Gas Laws. Solutions. Chemical Equilibrium. Acids, Bases, and pH. Oxidation-Reduction Reactions. Organic Chemicals. Appendix: Answers to Homework Exercises. Index.
| Erscheinungsdatum | 04.07.2018 |
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| Verlagsort | London |
| Sprache | englisch |
| Maße | 156 x 234 mm |
| Gewicht | 916 g |
| Themenwelt | Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie |
| Naturwissenschaften ► Chemie ► Analytische Chemie | |
| ISBN-10 | 1-138-40253-2 / 1138402532 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1-138-40253-9 / 9781138402539 |
| Zustand | Neuware |
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