A concise book on basic chemistry

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around finding a concise book on basic chemistry, specifically targeting beginners and limited to 300 pages or fewer. Participants explore various options and recommendations for general chemistry resources.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Homework-related

Main Points Raised

  • One participant seeks a concise chemistry book suitable for beginners, emphasizing a page limit of 300.
  • Another participant asks for clarification on the purpose of the book, suggesting different focuses such as review, application, or theoretical foundations.
  • A participant confirms the request is for a general chemistry book aimed at beginners.
  • One suggestion includes Pauling's General Chemistry, noted for being 250 pages long.
  • Another participant comments that a book at 300 pages may not be considered very concise.
  • A participant expresses a need for guidance on where to start studying basic chemistry.
  • One recommendation is Sienko and Plane's Chemistry, which is described as good but somewhat outdated.
  • Another suggestion is to check the first hundred pages of "Chemical Principles: the quest for insight" by Atkins and Jones, highlighting the availability of used editions at low prices.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on a specific book recommendation, and multiple suggestions are presented without agreement on the best option.

Contextual Notes

Some recommendations may depend on the reader's specific needs, such as whether they are looking for a theoretical or applied approach, and the age of the suggested texts may affect their relevance.

Who May Find This Useful

Individuals seeking introductory resources in chemistry, particularly beginners or those looking for concise texts for study or review purposes.

Ankel
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I am looking for a very concise book on chemistry that is under or equal to 300 pages.
 
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For beginners? For review? Applied? Descriptive? Theory & foundations?
 
Yes, for beginners. And what I am talking about is general chemistry.
 
Ankel said:
under or equal to 300 pages.
You might try finding a first edition of Pauling's General Chemistry, 250 pp..
 
at 300 pages it's not going to be very concise.
 
where to start for studying basic chemistry? help please, thank you :)
 
In High school and first year college, Sienko and Plane, Chemistry is quite good. But it is old
 
You might want to have a look at the first hundred pages or so of "Chemical Principles: the quest for insight" by Atkins and Jones.
You can buy a used edition (I bought the first edition for a penny) on Amazon or other used books stores and it will have the bonus of a full-fledged book attached to it.
 

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