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A plain–English guide to one of the toughest science courses around
Organic chemistry is rated among the most difficult courses that students take and is frequently the cause of washout among pre–med, medical, and nursing students. This book is an easy–to–understand and fun reference to this challenging subject. It explains the principles of organic chemistry in simple terms and includes worked–out problems to help readers get up to speed on the basics.
Organic chemistry is rated among the most difficult courses that students take and is frequently the cause of washout among pre–med, medical, and nursing students. This book is an easy–to–understand and fun reference to this challenging subject. It explains the principles of organic chemistry in simple terms and includes worked–out problems to help readers get up to speed on the basics.
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Packed with tips, tricks, and techniques to build your skills
The fun and easy way® to understand organic chemistry
Challenged by organic chemistry? Don′t panic! This fun, easy–to–understand guide explains the basic principles in simple terms, providing insight into the language of organic chemists, the major classes of compounds, and top trouble spots. You′ll also get the nuts and bolts of tackling problems, from knowing where to start to spotting sneaky tricks that professors like to incorporate.
Discover how to
- Decipher "organic speak"
- Determine the structure of molecules
- Understand chemical reactions
- Develop a strategy for solving problems
- Prepare for exams
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Regrettably, when many people think of chemicals, the first things that usually pop into their minds are substances of a disagreeable nature - harmful pesticides arid chemical pollutants, nerve agents and chemical weapons, or carcinogens and toxins. Read the first page
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Regrettably, when many people think of chemicals, the first things that usually pop into their minds are substances of a disagreeable nature - harmful pesticides arid chemical pollutants, nerve agents and chemical weapons, or carcinogens and toxins. Read the first page
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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful
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I bought this as someone else on my Open University course suggested it.
Absolutely brilliant book. It is written from the perspective that one has studied some chemistry, but that it is rusty. Best of all is the comment that organic chemistry is understandable, provided you don't start on the premise that you have no chance to understand it.
I would recommend this book for anyone struggling with organic chemistry.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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I graduated with a chemistry degree just over two years ago and found that my chemistry knowledge was failing me, which isn't great if your trying to impress a would-be employer. This book was excellent, written in a concise easy to follow way. I think I had an advantage in understanding where it's coming from though, and so was a brilliant revision tool. If I had known about this book over two years ago I would have definitely got it as a study aid along side my textbooks.
I agree with the above review too, it's not for A-level students and covers a lot of stuff you won't need to know or may confuse what you need to know for you a-level exams, stick to a-level revision guides. However if your just starting your degree and are having to do a course in organic chemistry and are worried that as the previous review states this book is flawed don't worry you soon find out about resonance theory (yay!) which corrects the flawed model (and is explained thoroughly in this book). And I would highly recommend having a read before starting your classes as having some previous knowledge will help you follow your lectures.
I agree with the above review too, it's not for A-level students and covers a lot of stuff you won't need to know or may confuse what you need to know for you a-level exams, stick to a-level revision guides. However if your just starting your degree and are having to do a course in organic chemistry and are worried that as the previous review states this book is flawed don't worry you soon find out about resonance theory (yay!) which corrects the flawed model (and is explained thoroughly in this book). And I would highly recommend having a read before starting your classes as having some previous knowledge will help you follow your lectures.
11 of 12 people found the following review helpful
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excellent book ! definetly worth every penny! explains everything in an easy to understand format and with a humourous style. In my opinion would be both suitable for a person who is just beggining to study organic chemistry in detail -eg AS/A-level students-since it explains everything so well and also for those of us who are studying the subject at university level. I couldn't of got through my first semester organic chemistry module without this book!
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Hmm
It's certainly not for someone who knows nothing about Organic Chemistry. But for your average doing-a-degree-in-chemistry people, it's decent enough. Read more
Published 7 months ago by CeeBee
Good book for a beginner
The book is well written which I found it easy to understand. Good book for beginners such as high school pupils like me. Highly recommended
Published 9 months ago by PC
So So
First of all, contrary to the title THIS IS NOT a book for beginners.
It is actually an A level chemistry book, which is a very advanced level of chemistry. Read more
It is actually an A level chemistry book, which is a very advanced level of chemistry. Read more
Published 11 months ago by Leroy - chemist
Highly Recommend ''For Dummies'' Collection
This book is excellently written in an easy-to-follow format. It contains useful examples and all of the main concepts are explained in entirety. Read more
Published 18 months ago by Sar216
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I've bought this book as at work some organic chemistry is required. Although I studied at the uni I haven't used for 10 years !! Read more
Published 22 months ago by Ms. D. Chauvin
Organic chemistry for dummies
Must have book for those of us who know absolutely zero about organic chemistry and need to cram for an exam. Best read before an A level guide but then revert. Read more
Published on 22 Sep 2009 by bookworm
Great for revision
Bought this book to revise analytical techniques (NMR, IR, Mass Spec) prior to an interview and found it invaluable. Its language is plain and simple. Read more
Published on 28 Oct 2008 by Mr. L. Wojnarowicz
For A-level students
Do not buy this book it makes the assumption that the Kekule Structure of benzene is objective, however, in the A-level mark scheme it is expected for you to know that it is flawed... Read more
Published on 21 Sep 2007 by Mr. J. R. W. Mayo
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