Friendliest Chemistry Textbook

In summary, the conversation is about finding a suitable textbook for self-studying for a teacher certification test in HS Chemistry. Some suggestions mentioned are "Chemistry: The Central Science" by Brown, "Chemistry" by Chang, and "Principles of Modern Chemistry" by Oxtoby. It is also mentioned that "Fundamentals of General, Organic and Biological Chemistry" by Holum and Linus Pauling's textbook are available for a penny on Amazon, but the latter is better suited for advanced study.
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I am about to take a teacher certification test for HS Chemistry. I would love to get suggestions from you on the friendliest textbook available out there for self studying, since I will study entirely on my own. The scope would be about two-semester introductory college level, I would also appreciate any suggestion on any other resources in the internet. Thank you for your time and help.
 
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"Chemistry: The Central Science" by Brown, at all. and "Chemistry" by Chang are really good general chemistry textbooks. They have really good explanations and the problems are not quite rigorous. If you want really rigorous, in-depth general chemistry textbook, I strongly recommend "Principles of Modern Chemistry" by Oxtoby, at all.
 
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picked up chem by chang for a penny on amazon, but I have an easier book called fundamentals of general, organic and biological chemistry by holum, got that for a penny also, got paulings book but it isn't that good on explanations.
 
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Linus Pauling's general chemistry textbook is quite advanced for the introductory level. It is best to read that book after completion of the general chemistry and good knowledge in the mathematics/.
 
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I understand the importance of finding a friendly and comprehensive textbook for self-studying. In my experience, the friendliest chemistry textbook for a two-semester introductory college level is "Chemistry: The Molecular Nature of Matter and Change" by Martin Silberberg. This textbook provides clear explanations, helpful diagrams, and practice problems that make it easy to understand and retain the material. Additionally, it includes online resources such as interactive tutorials and practice quizzes that can enhance your learning experience.

In terms of other resources, I recommend utilizing online platforms such as Khan Academy and Crash Course Chemistry for additional explanations and practice problems. These resources are free and user-friendly, making them perfect for self-study.

I wish you the best of luck on your teacher certification test and hope that these suggestions are helpful in your studying journey. Remember to also utilize practice exams and seek help from other teachers or peers if needed. Happy studying!
 

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