Chemistry for Changing Times

by John W. Hill, Doris K. Kolb

This popular book is a useful and interesting read for the layperson, as it is colorful, conversational in tone, and easily understandable. Knowledge of chemistry leads to better understanding about the hazards and benefits of this world, enabling better personal decision-making. Explores the concept of green chemistry throughout. Extensively revises key subject areas such as Energy, Fitness and Health, and Drugs. Features new color photographs and diagrams throughout to help readers visualize chemical phenomena. Personalizes chemistry for today's reader, encouraging a focus on evaluating information about real-life issues rather than memorizing rigorous theory and mathematics. For anyone interested in learning about chemistry and its effect upon our everyday lives.

Genres: Science, Chemistry, School, Textbooks

655 pages, Hardcover

First published January 1, 1984

About the author

John William Hill

Reviews

[Cheryl · Rating 4 out of 5]

Makes me want to go back to college to study Chemistry again. Much of this I know, for example the easy stuff like Vinegar is an acid, and Radon is the source of the majority of the radiation most of us are exposed to. Much I never really mastered, like Moles and Molar Mass.

This is a great book for everyone who thinks they're educated. If all the students get out of it is the first chapter, including especially its introduction to Critical Thinking, it's a text & course worth studying. Illustrations are clear & powerful. Each chapter has additional Critical Thinking Exercises. Examples of relevance infuse the entire text and are, indeed, important.

I don't know how much one could get out of the book alone. I only skimmed, because tbh I need the workbook and a professor for most of the parts that I don't already have mastered.

[Paulia BSN-RN · Rating 4 out of 5]

Spent a long time fearing this subject only because it was so hard for me to understand. It's good to know I've conquered that fear. Going to this class and applying that knowledge always felt like I was going to Hogwarts. This book combined with all the resourceful YouTube videos made this an exciting subject to learn.

[PRJ Greenwell · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was my university chemistry textbook and I can safely say it's a great adjunct to any teaching course. Explains everything from enthalpy to half-reactions, with a splash of occasional humour. Great investment IMHO, good for one's professional bookshelf.

[Andrey · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great experiments in that book.