Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition was previously published as Chemistry For Dummies, 2nd Edition. While this version features a new Dummies cover and design, the content remains the same as the previous edition and should not be considered a new or updated product.

Learn how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medications to petroleum.

We are all natural chemists. Every time we cook, clean, shower, drive a car, use a solvent (like nail polish remover), or engage in one of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions, we are doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry at a young age?

Now there’s a fun, easy way to learn the basics of chemistry. Whether you’re learning chemistry in school and need a little help understanding what’s being taught, or you’re simply interested in learning something new, Chemistry For Dummies gets you on the right track with all the fundamentals of matter and energy, atoms and molecules, acids and bases, and much more!

• Follows a typical chemistry course and provides you with step-by-step lessons that are easy to understand.
• Packed with fundamental chemical principles and time-saving tips from chemistry professors.
• Practical examples provide everyday context for complicated topics.

Full of modern, relevant examples and updated to align with current teaching methods and class protocols, Chemistry For Dummies puts you in the fast lane to mastering the basics of chemistry.

Author Information: John T. Moore, EdD, is a Regents Professor of Chemistry at Stephen F. Austin State University, where he is also the Director of the Teaching Excellence Center. He is the co-author of Biochemistry For Dummies and Organic Chemistry II For Dummies.