Research Guides: CHEM 1411 General Chemistry I : Print Study Guides

Recommended Print Books

The following selection of print study guides may be helpful for you in CHEM 1411. The only difference between a print book and an ebook is the format, so choose whichever format works better for you.

50 Chemistry Ideas You Really Need to Know by Hayley Burch
Also available in print at SE Campus; Call Number: QD37 .B57 2015
The Atom: A Visual Tour by Jack Challoner
Call Number: QC173 .C358 2018
The Atom investigates the quest to identify the smallest, most fundamental constituents of matter--and how that quest helps us to understand what everything is made of and how it all works.
The Basics of the Periodic Table by Leon Gray
Call Number: QD467 .G67 2014
A sweeping history of both the discovery and classification of elements and the development of the modern periodic table. Included are discussions of the discovery of matter, atoms, atomic structure, molecules, compounds, ions, and isotopes, as well as the first identifications of the 118 (and counting) elements and the various ways they have been classified and organized by prominent scientists.
Chemistry: 1,001 Practice Problems for Dummies by Heather Hattori; Richard H. Langley
Also available in print. Call Number: QD31.3 .M377 2014. 1001 Chemistry Practice Problems For Dummies provides students with practice on what they learn in class.
Chemistry: a Very Short Introduction by Peter Atkins
Also available in print. Call Number: QD33.2 A8556 2015. Atkins shows how chemistry provides the infrastructure of our world, through the chemical industry, the fuels of heating, power generation, and transport, as well as the fabrics of our clothing and furnishings. By considering the remarkable achievements that chemistry has made, and examining its place between both physics and biology, Atkins presents a fascinating, clear, and rigorous exploration of the world of chemistry - its structure, core concepts, and exciting contributions to new cutting-edge technologies.
Chemistry Workbook for Dummies by Chris Hren; Peter J. Mikulecky
Also available in print. Call Number: QD33.2 .C49 2015 at SE Library. Chemistry Workbook For Dummies is your ultimate companion for introductory chemistry at the high school or college level. Packed with hundreds of practice problems, this workbook gives you the practice you need to internalize the essential concepts that form the foundations of chemistry.
The Elements by Jack Challoner
Call Number: QD466 .C42 2014
Filled with fascinating information about the elements, their main compounds, and their principal uses, this authoritative yet accessible book, written by renowned popular-science writer Jack Challoner, makes "hard" science easy, interesting, and relevant to our daily lives.
The Handy Chemistry Answer Book by Justin P. Lomont; Ian C. Stewart
Call Number: QD39.2 .S75 2014
Simplifying complex chemical reactions through answers for more than 900 common chemistry questions, this reference is the go-to guide for students and professionals alike.
Let's Review Chemistry by Albert S. Tarendash
Call Number: QD42 .T37 2017
This book reviews all high school-level chemistry topics and includes: a topic review covering atomic structure, chemical formulas and equations, the mathematics of chemistry, thermochemistry and thermodynamics, the phases of matter, chemical periodicity, chemical bonding, and much more.
Matter: a Very Short Introduction by Geoff Cottrell
Call Number: QC171.2 .C68 2019
This Very Short Introduction takes us on a journey from the human scale of matter in the familiar everyday forms of solids, liquids, and gases to plasmas, exotic forms of quantum matter, and antimatter.
McGraw-Hill's 500 Physical Chemistry Questions: Ace Your College Exams by Richard H. Langley
Call Number: QD456 .L36 2013
These questions and answers are similar to the ones you'll find on a typical college exam, so you will know what to expect on test day. Each question includes explanations for right and wrong answers for your full understanding of the concepts.
Molecules: The Elements and the Architecture of Everything by Theodore Gray; Nick Mann (Photographer)
Call Number: QC173 .G65897 2014
In his highly anticipated sequel to The Elements, Theodore Gray demonstrates how the elements of the periodic table combine to form the molecules that make up our world.
Painless Chemistry by Loris Chen
Call Number: QD40 .C46 2016
An introduction to basic chemistry concepts written at a high school level.
The Periodic Table in Minutes by Dan Green
Call Number: QD467 .G74 2016
In this compact yet comprehensive guide, Dan Green outlines the history, development and workings of the table, shows how its design reflects and illuminates the organisation of all matter, and even explains what it has to tell us about the chemistry of distant stars and of our own bodies.
Reactions: An Illustrated Exploration of Elements, Molecules, and Change in the Universe by Theodore Gray
Call Number: QC173 .G658975 2017
The book begins with a brief recap of elements and molecules and then goes on to explain important concepts the characterize a chemical reaction, including Energy, Entropy, and Time. It is then organized by type of reaction including Combustion, Photosynthesis, Respiration, Oxidation, and Fermentation.
Schaum's Outline of College Chemistry by Jerome Rosenberg; Lawrence M. Epstein; Peter Krieger
Call Number: QD41 .R67 2013
This Schaum's Outline gives you 1,340 fully solved problems Clear, concise explanations of all college chemistry concepts Support for all the major textbooks for college chemistry courses Fully compatible with your classroom text, Schaum's highlights all the important facts you need to know. Use Schaum's to shorten your study time--and get your best test scores!
The Secret Life of the Periodic Table by Ben Still
Call Number: QD467 .S75 2016
The Secret Life of the Periodic Table uncovers the fascinating stories behind the formulation of the table. It describes how and who discovered the 118 elements, and the competition and cooperation behind scientific advances.
Smart Guide to Chemistry by Brian Nordstrom
Call Number: QD31.3 .N78 2014
Become acquainted with the wonderful world of atoms and molecules in this guide written for readers who have little-to-no exposure to chemistry. The book provides an elementary introduction to chemistry or can be used as a good review of the subject and discusses topics including chemical reactions; the periodic table of the elements; nuclear processes; acids, bases, and salts; chemical bonding; environmental chemistry; and organic and biochemistry.

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