Chemistry II For Dummies Paperback - 2012 - 1st Edition

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The tools you need to ace your Chemistry II course

Confounded by chemistry? Now there's a fun, easy way to master the often-intimidating subjects you'll encounter in your Chemistry II class. Packed with approachable information and plenty of practice opportunities, Chemistry II For Dummies gets you rolling with everything you need to make the grade.

• Jog your memory -- get a review of Chemistry I topics that are critical for your progression through Chemistry II, from atomic structure and the periodic table to bonding and gas laws

• Keep your balance -- discover how to apply the concepts of equilibriums from homogeneous equilibrium systems (solubility) to complex ion equilibrium

• It's electric -- dive into the world of electrochemistry and find out how to balance redox reactions

• It's alive -- grasp how biology and chemistry go together in the field of biochemistry

• It's nuclear -- discover the ins and outs of nuclear chemistry, including the lowdown on radioactivity, fission, and fusion, and how to calculate half-lives

Open the book and find:

• Math for the (chemistry) masses

• The mole concept and stoichiometry

• Solutions and intermolecular forces

• The lowdown on gases and gas laws

• The 4-1-1 on kinetics and equilibrium

• A glimpse into the world of organic chemistry

• The chemistry you encounter in your home

• Top tips for passing Chemistry II

• Must-know formulas

Learn to:

• Grasp difficult chemistry concepts

• Supplement classroom learning with confidence

• Tackle problems you may face in your Chem II course