With topics such as stoichiometry, chemical equilibria, and thermodynamics, it's no wonder so many students have a bad reaction to chemistry class!

Fortunately, The Complete Idiot's Guide (R) to Chemistry, Second Edition gives readers an easy-to-understand formula for success when it comes to passing their chemistry class with flying colors. Intended for both high school students who are required to take a college prep chemistry course, and college students who need to take chemistry to meet their degree requirements, this book gives readers a non-intimidating, easy-to-understand companion to their textbooks. The book follows a standard math-based chemistry curriculum, covering the following topics:

v Atomic structure and elements

v The periodic table

v Ionic and covalent compounds

v Chemical reactions

v Kinetics

v Acids and bases

v Electrochemistry

v Organic chemistry

v Nuclear chemistry

v Stoichiometry

v Thermodynamics

In addition, this new addition includes coverage of biochemistry and twice the number of solved practice problems contained in the previous edition.