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Chemistry

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Chemistry is an engaging and comprehensive textbook offering a complete course in chemical literacy with minimal prior science or maths knowledge required. Covering core topics such as bonding, moles, solutions, energy changes, equilibrium, organic compounds, and spectroscopy, it incorporates in-text exercises and revision questions to reinforce learning. The fifth edition includes a foreword by Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas FRS and three new units on Gibbs Energy Changes, Organic Mechanisms, and Fire and Flame. Richly illustrated, it suits students and non-specialists in fields like general science, engineering, environmental, health, or life sciences. Accompanying free online resources further support teaching and learning.
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This book is ideal for students beginning their study of chemistry, non-specialists on general science or related courses, and educators seeking an accessible yet comprehensive teaching resource.

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The fifth edition of this engaging and established textbook provides students with a complete course in chemical literacy and assumes minimal prior experience of science and maths. Written in an accessible and succinct style, Chemistry offers comprehensive coverage of all the core topics in organic, inorganic, and physical chemistry.

Topics covered include bonding, moles, solutions and solubility, energy changes, equilibrium, organic compounds, and spectroscopy. Each unit contains in-text exercises and revision questions to consolidate learning at every step and is richly illustrated with diagrams and images to aid understanding.

This popular text is an essential resource for students who are looking for an accessible introductory textbook. It is also ideal for non-specialists on courses such as general science, engineering, environmental, health, or life sciences.

New to this Edition:

  • A foreword by Professor Sir John Meurig Thomas FRS, former Director of the Royal Institution
  • Three additional units on Gibbs Energy Changes, Organic Mechanisms and Fire and Flame

Accompanying online resources for Chemistry can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/chemistry-5e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

Series: Bloomsbury Foundations Series

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Experts praise this textbook for providing an excellent foundation across essential chemistry aspects and enlivening the subject with applied chemistry examples. Ronald Johnston, a Science Education Author and Researcher, highly recommends it for learners and educators. Ursula Lowe from educationinchemistry endorses it as a good-value, multi-purpose book suitable for higher education, BTec, and A-level equivalent courses.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781137610355

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 April 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic

Edition: 5th edition

Illustration: 171 bw illus

Audience: Tertiary education

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 24.0mm

Width: 194.0mm

Height: 258.0mm

Weight: 1260g

Pages: 528

About the Author

ROB LEWIS was formerly Dean of the Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Science at the University of South Wales, UK. He is an experienced lecturer in Chemistry and Forensic Science and a former chief A-Level examiner.. His research interests include the industrial applications of spectroscopy.

WYNNE EVANS was formerly Principal Lecturer and Subject Head for Chemistry at the University of South Wales, UK. She has worked as a senior tutor in Inorganic Chemistry for the Open University and as an A-Level examiner. Her research interests include coordination and organometallic chemistry and molecular modelling.

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