The proven formula for mastering chemistry Fully updated with all‎-new quizzes and test questions and a completely refreshed interior design Chemistry DeMYSTiFieD‎,‎ Second Edition provides an new‎,‎ intuitive arrangement of topics‎.‎ The book adds new material that is now part of introductory chemistry curricula and national subject tests such as ACT‎,‎ SAT‎,‎ and AP Chemistry‎.‎ New chapter quizzes‎,‎ final exam‎,‎ and glossary‎,‎ as well as a Periodic Table of Elements‎,‎ are included‎.‎ Clear and conversational writing presents science on an accessible level to students and adults alike‎.‎ The book‎'‎s content and educational features offer a sound chemistry foundation from which to pursue further scientific education in chemistry and related fields such as biochemistry‎,‎ environmental science‎,‎ and thermodynamics‎.‎ Chemistry DeMYSTiFieD‎,‎ Second Edition features‎:‎ Brand new chapters on thermodynamics‎,‎ biochemistry‎,‎ and an expanded section on electrochemicals Revised presentation order of topics follows the most current curriculum for chemistry classes and associated ACT/SAT/AP exams Periodic Table of Elements Glossary with all critical terms defined and explained in context of book‎.‎ Chapter‎-opening objectives offering insight into what you‎'‎re going to learn in each step Questions at the end of every chapter to reinforce learning and pinpoint weaknesses "Still Struggling‎?‎" icon providing specific recommendations for those having difficulty with certain subtopics A final exam for overall self‎-assessment "Curriculum Tree" that shows how the topic covered in the book fits into a larger curriculum Hard stuff made easy‎!‎ Chemistry‎;‎ Pure and Applied‎;‎ Scientific Method‎;‎ Measurements‎;‎ Precision vs‎.‎ Accuracy‎;‎ Conversion Factors‎;‎ Atomic Theory‎;‎ Beginnings of Atomic Theory‎;‎ Parts of Atomic Structure‎;‎ The Bohr Model‎;‎ Chemical Compounds‎;‎ Elements‎,‎ Symbols‎,‎ and The Periodic Table‎;‎ Properties‎;‎ Symbols‎;‎ Chemical Nomenclature‎;‎ Atomic Number & Weight‎;‎ Classes of Elements‎;‎ Solids & Liquids‎;‎ Types of Solids‎;‎ Crystalline Structure‎;‎ Surfactants‎;‎ Precipitation Reactions‎;‎ Gases and the Gas Laws‎;‎ Empirical Gas Laws‎;‎ Ideal Gas Law‎;‎ Dalton‎'‎s Law of Partial Pressures‎;‎ Gay‎-Lussac‎'‎s Law‎;‎ Kinetic Theory‎;‎ Molarity and Concentration‎;‎ Types of Solutions‎;‎ Electron Configuration & Energy Levels‎;‎ Chemical Bonds‎;‎ Electron Energy Levels‎;‎ Quantum Numbers‎;‎ Orbitals‎;‎ Affinity‎;‎ Spin Magnetism‎;‎ Subshells‎;‎ Ionization Energy‎;‎ Acids and Bases‎;‎ Arrhenius Theory‎;‎ Bronsted‎-Lowry Theory‎;‎ Types of Acid‎-Base Reactions‎;‎ pH Scale‎;‎ Precipitation Reactions‎;‎ Ionization of Water‎;‎ Neutralization‎;‎ Buffers‎;‎ Hydrolysis‎;‎ Ions and Bonding‎;‎ Naming Ionic Compounds‎;‎ Lewis Electron‎-Dot Structures‎;‎ Ionic Bonds‎;‎ Covalent Bonds and Bond Polarity‎;‎ Molecular Geometry‎;‎ Molecular Orbital Theory‎;‎ Electrochemistry‎;‎ What is Oxidation/Reduction‎?‎‎;‎ Thermodynamics‎;‎ What is Standard State‎?‎ Equilibrium‎;‎ Enthalpy‎;‎ Heats of Reaction‎,‎ Vaporization and Fusion‎;‎ Entropy‎;‎ Reactivity‎;‎ Catalysts‎;‎ Organic Chemistry‎;‎ Alkanes‎,‎ Alkenes‎,‎ and Alkynes‎;‎ Carbon‎;‎ Structural Isomers‎;‎ Ring Structures‎;‎ Substitution Reactions‎;‎ Biochemistry‎;‎ Hydrocarbons‎;‎ Carboxylic Acids‎;‎ Phenols‎;‎ Amines‎;‎ Amides‎;‎ Proteins‎;‎ Environment‎;‎ Nuclear Chemistry‎;‎ Radioactivity‎;‎ Isotopes‎;‎ Nuclear Reactions and Balance‎;‎ Rate of Radioactive Decay‎;‎ Gamma and Positron Emissions‎;‎ Electron Capture and Energy Shift‎;‎ Nuclear Bombardment‎;‎ Radiation ‎-‎- Detection and Biological Effects‎;‎ Nuclear medicine