Practice Makes Perfect Chemistry

by Marian DeWane, Heather Hattori

Overview

Don't be confused by chemistry. Master this science with practice, practice, practice!

Practice Makes Perfect: chemistry is a comprehensive guide and workbook that covers all the basics of chemistry that you need to understand this subject. Each chapter focuses on one major topic, with thorough explanations and many illustrative examples, so you can learn at your own pace and really absorb the information. You get to apply your knowledge and practice what you've learned through a variety of exercises, with an answer key for instant feedback. Offering a winning formula for getting a handle on science right away, Practice Makes Perfect: chemistry is your ultimate resource for building a solid understanding of chemistry fundamentals.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071746953
Publisher:	McGraw Hill LLC
Publication date:	06/03/2011
Series:	Practice Makes Perfect Series
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	208
File size:	6 MB

About the Author

Marian DeWane has taught Chemistry in secondary and post secondary schools since 1976. She has been involved in all levels of chemistry including curriculum development, exam writing, exam grading, including being a Question Leader for the AP exam, and presenting workshops for teachers. Her passions include green chemistry and caring for the environment.

Heather Hattori has been teaching chemistry since 1988 in both secondary and post-secondary settings. She has designed curriculum for students, review material for pre-service teachers, written for the Educational Testing Service, served as a Reader for the AP Chemistry Exam, and assisted with the redesign of state content standards. Her research interests include guided inquiry in the chemistry lab, applying green chemistry principles to chemistry experiments, and misconceptions in chemistry.

Table of Contents

Introduction 1. Matter: Classification, Properties, and Changes 2. Measurement, Mathematical Notation, and Conversions 3. Atomic Structure and Nuclear Reactions 4. Periodicity and Periodic Trends 5. Naming Compounds and Writing Formulae 6. Chemical Reactions 7. Mass and Mole Relationships 8. Gas Laws 9. Solutions 10. Acids and Bases 11. Thermochemistry Answer Key