Experiments and Exercises in Basic Chemistry

Book excerpt: Taking an exploratory approach to chemistry, this hands-on lab manual for preparatory chemistry encourages critical thinking and allows students to make discoveries as they experiment. A set of exercises provides students with additional opportunities to test their understanding of key concepts in introductory and prep chemistry courses. Written in a clear, easy-to-read style. Numerous experiments to choose from cover all topics typically covered in prep chemistry courses. Chemical Capsules demonstrate the relevance and importance of chemistry.