Made simple (Broadway Books)

Revised edition of: Chemistry made simple / by Fred C. Hess. Rev. ed. / rev. by Arthur L. Thomas. c1984

Science and chemistry -- Matter -- Structure of matter -- Compounds -- Laws of chemistry -- Gases -- Liquids and solids -- Solutions -- Solutions of electrolytes -- Oxidation-reduction -- Electrochemistry -- The atmosphere -- The halogens -- The sulfur family -- The phosphorus family -- Carbon, silicon, and boron -- The alkali metals -- The alkaline earth metals and aluminum -- Iron and the steel alloy metals -- Nonferrous alloy metals -- The noble and rare metals -- Organic chemistry -- Nuclear chemistry -- The chemistry of energy -- The chemistry of the environment -- Biochemistry

A fresh take on a classic subject, "Chemistry Made Simple has been guiding readers around the periodic table for decades. Now completely updated, this introduction teaches readers about the structure and properties of matter, the Scientific Method, laws of chemistry, the atmosphere, energy, the environment, organic chemistry, nuclear chemistry, biochemistry, and more. With a glossary of chemical terms, practice problems with solutions, and detailed illustrations, "Chemistry Made Simple provides a fun and comprehensive guide to one of the most studied of all sciences

Includes index