• Grasp basic chemistry principles
• Discover chemical reactions and bonds
• Make sense of matter and energy

A matter-of-fact guide to chemistry

Now there's a fun, easy way to master the basics of chemistry. If you're confounded by compounds and want a little help making sense of what's being taught in your chemistry course, Chemistry For Dummies gets you rolling with all the basics of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

Inside...

• Helpful tips for solving problems
• How to use the periodic table
• Guidance on using the mole method
• Calculations you need to know
• Thermochemistry basics

John T. Moore, EdD, is regents professor of Chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he is also the director of the Teaching Excellence Center. He is the coauthor of Biochemistry For Dummies and Organic Chemistry II For Dummies.