A simple introduction to chemistry

by Max Parsonage

Read this book if you are about to start a chemistry course, or have started an introductory chemistry course (e.g. chemistry 101, GCSE chemistry, prep school, HSC, SQC, OCR, AQA, or Edexcel chemistry). In plain English, it will explain the core concepts that will help you understand chemistry, and enable you to build up your understanding layer upon layer. It is written by a professional writer, who has also been an examiner.The section titles chemistry. Start here. What are atoms? What is atomic structure? What are elements? What are compounds and mixtures? What is the Periodic Table? What are metals and non-metals? What is bonding in chemistry? What is metallic bonding? What is ionic bonding? What is covalent bonding? Electronic structure of atoms. Electronic structure and ions. Electronic structure and covalent molecules. giant and simple. Physical properties of elements and compounds. What are reaction types?How to write and balance a chemical equation. Acids, bases, and salts. Oxidation and reduction. Other reaction types. Chemical formula. Studying chemistry.

Genres: Science, Chemistry

81 pages, Kindle Edition

First published October 1, 2013

About the author

Max Parsonage authors books that explain the ideas used in chemistry in plain English. He started writing when teaching chemistry, and running the chemistry department in a school. He has authored science videos and educational software.
He believes that understanding is the key, not rote learning. The ideas in chemistry build up, layer upon layer. Also, concepts are tougher, if the language is convoluted, so Max uses plain English.
He chose to leave teaching, and write books for new students of chemistry, and also books to be enjoyed by non-scientists.

Reviews

[Bradford D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Concise review of the fundamentals

I purchased this book to refresh my chemistry— as I am 53 years of age. Reading books on ecology, pollution and climate change. Feel more confident reading general science books after making to effort to read A Simple intro to Chem.

[Graham Cammock · Rating 5 out of 5]

Brilliant!

Chemistry was my only D grade when I did my GCSEs in 1996 and so it is awesome to overcome my short comings as a child. This book is excellent, very simple and very clear. I understand all of it to a degree and if I needed to I know that I could practice a area more thoroughly to completely understand something. I highly recommend this short book!

[Timeo Williams · Rating 3 out of 5]

Excellent intro

Great intro to chemistry and ideal for students as a supplement Al material outside the classroom. Would have preferred more substance

[Bradley White · Rating 3 out of 5]

Nice introduction to chemistry for the first year of secondary school. But, if you are unfamiliar at all with chemistry at any age, then you can start here as well.

[Rod Zinkel · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very useful introduction to the basics of chemistry.