Best Resources to Relearn Introductory Chemistry?

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The discussion revolves around a user seeking resources to prepare for the second part of a college-level introductory chemistry course (CHEM 1212) after having taken the first part (CHEM 1211) in 2002 without fully grasping the material. The user expresses concern about missing vital information and is looking for effective self-study resources, particularly with a commitment of 3-4 hours a day over the next two months. Recommendations include exploring Khan Academy for videos on introductory chemistry and considering general chemistry textbooks that align with the curriculum of both semesters. The user also contemplates purchasing the textbook used in their upcoming course to ensure they have the right materials.
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I took the first part of the college-level introductory chemistry classes (it's CHEM 1211 here). I took it a long time ago - 2002. When I took it, I didn't pay attention, it's a miracle I passed the class at all. And now I need the second part of the class. I'm worried that I'll be missing vital information because of this, but at the same time I really can't spend the time or money in the Fall to retake that class.

I've got a little under two months before Fall and not much to do now. I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any good resources for delving into this material by myself - I can really spend upwards of 3-4 hours a day if needed over the next few months. I imagine there's material over at khanacademy, so I'm going to check that out. I wouldn't mind hitting the major topics out of CHEM 1211 and maybe crash-coursing through 1212 too.

I do have Physics I and II under my belt and I did very well in those classes, so I feel like I know how to learn science material. I just need to find the best resources.

Thanks for any help.
 
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Do you remember what was covered in CHEM 1211? Any chances to find the original books/materials used then?

If these were introductory classes, I guess any general chemistry book should be a good starting point. There are two collections of links on the site, here and here.
 
I don't remember much about that 1211 class. What I'm probably going to do is buy the book that the school I'm going to take 1212 with uses, because I believe it's one book for both semesters.

Thanks for the advice!
 
You might try visiting www.khanacademy.org
It is a website with excellent videos for introductory sciences and maths.
 
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