by Leo J. Malone
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In photochemical reactions, such as photosynthesis, light energy initiates a chemical reaction. In the jellyfish we have just the opposite situation. That is, light energy is produced by a chemical reaction. The production of light energy by a chemical reaction is known as chemiluminescence. If it is produced by living organisms, such as the jellyfish, it is known as bioluminescence. This text emphasizes the relevance of chemistry to the world around us. Both within the text and in the essays entitled "Making It Real" you will find discussions of how the abstract subject of chemistry relates to the reality of our everyday lives. The Making It Real essay in Chapter 13 discusses bioluminescence that was first noticed in fireflies.
Discover a fascinating, living science!
From the mysteries of dark matter to the power of lightning, few subjects are more fascinating and relate more directly to everyday life than chemistry. Now redesigned and revised to promote visualization and enhance understanding, the new Seventh Edition of Leo Malone's Basic Concepts of Chemistry captures the excitement of this dynamic field, and presents it in a way that is easy to learn.
Covering all the essential topics in a student-friendly style, this best-selling preparatory chemistry text provides students with all the help they need to master basic concepts, overcome common math difficulties, and develop strong problem-solving skills.
Highlights of the Seventh Edition
* NEW! Making It Real sections relate the subject at hand to high-interest topics that demonstrate applications and motivate learning.
* NEW! Redesigned artwork enhances visualization of key topics and illustrates the molecular nature of chemistry.
* NEW! The book's Web site includes a new bonus chapter on Biochemistry as well as the chapter on Organic Chemistry.
* NEW! eGrade, Wiley's online quizzing and homework management program, allows students to do practice tests and email assignments directly to the instructor.
* The author's student-friendly writing style is enhanced with easy-to-understand analogies and examples of current topics of interest.
* Frequent testing through in-chapter Checking It Out sections, end-of-chapter problems (100 new to this edition!), and cumulative tests reinforces concepts and study skills on an ongoing basis.
* Interactive Learning problems on the Web show how to set up and solve problems, and provide immediate feedback.
* Extensive appendices help ease math anxieties and provide a quick and effective review of the mathematical concepts used in introductory chemistry.
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Average Customer Review:
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
 Great assistance , 2008-07-29
The book arrived in perfect condition. When I realized that it was not the correct ISBN number, there was no problem with my returning the item.
Thank you, Chris!
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful:
Finally!!! A book that shows math set ups in an easy to understand format!, 2007-04-06
Chemistry contains A LOT of math, at least my professor requires it.
I am taking a college Chemistry course to satisfy my degree requirement in the nursing field. I am an adult student whom has always struggled with math. I have searched high and low for a book to show the right set ups for the math problems that must be dealt with in order to succeed in this subject. I finally found it, Basic Concepts of Chemistry.
At the beginning of the book, it shows how to set up conversions. It does a beautiful job of showing mole to mole conversion in later chapters. It also shows you the geometry that you need when you encounter the valance shell electron pair repulsion theory (VESPR) in an easy to understand format.
This book may contain typos and errors but it delivers the good by explaining what you need to know. If you can overlook them, you've got yourself a winner.
Yes, this book is not college level, but it is a fast read, and explains concepts clearly. The book seems to help "prepare" you, or get you ready for the math that you will face in Chemistry without it seeming overwhelming to the student. I only wish I had this book at the beginning of the semester, instead of towards the last, when I really needed it.
For comparisons, I do like it better than The Complete Idiot's Guide to Chemistry, 2nd Edition (Complete Idiot's Guide to) and Chemistry for Dummies. The book that my class requires is Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry (with CD-ROM and ThomsonNOW Printed Access Card). It does an okay job but out of all of them, Basic Concepts of Chemistry is the best.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
 Worst text I have ever used, 2006-11-20
This book does an extremely poor job of explaining basic concepts. The explanations lack even more clarity because of the absurd amount of typos that occur throughout (the study guide contains several typos per chapter...and we're not talking grammar, we're talking wrong answers/formulas). I actually bought a second textbook for my chemistry course and found it more helpful than this one (and the course was taught from this text). Someone needs to A.) PROOFREAD THE TEXT AND STUDY GUIDE, and B.) DEVELOP REAL, LUCID EXPLANATIONS, not relate molar mass to apples and oranges. For anyone who is interested the second book I purchased was the one published by McGraw-Hill(and no I do not work for them).
1 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
Better then expected, 2005-09-24
I was very pleased w/ my purchase. You said it was like new and I really don't think it had ever been opened.
6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
 Barely the Basics 7th edition, 2003-07-21
CONS:
If your planning on taking college level chemistry, don't waste your time with this text. It's overly simplistic and is not able to explain many of the regular concepts that are required for completing a college chem. course. Although the simplicity appears appealing to the beginner level, the text will leave you hanging with numerous unanswered questions.
PROS:
The book is a "ok" "review" unless your in high school and still you'll need more then it offers. The math examples and color are probably it's best features. ...
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