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Chemistry
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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
View allBook Hero Magic summarised reviews for this book. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! HOW HAS THIS BEEN REVIEWED?
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.
Book Details
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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