Includes index.

Part I: A basic review of chemistry I. -- I passed chem I, but what about chem II? -- Math for the (chemistry) masses -- Atomic structure, the periodic table, and bonding -- Digging up the mole concept and stoichiometry -- Grasping solutions and intermolecular forces -- Not full of hot air : gases and gas laws -- Part II: Diving into kinetics and equilibrium. -- The lowdown on kinetics : tortoise or the hare? -- All present in the same state : homogeneous equilibrium -- Neutralizing effects : acid-base equilibrium -- Taking on solubility and complex ion equilibrium -- Part III: A plethora of chemistry II concepts. Getting hot with thermodynamics -- Causing electrons to flow : electrochemistry -- Going the carbon route : organic chemistry -- Pondering polymers -- Bringing biology into the lab : biochemistry -- Part IV: Describing descriptive chemistry. -- Examining the ins and outs of petroleum -- Feeling the power of nuclear chemistry ; Chemistry in the home -- Part V: The part of tens. -- Ten terrific tips for passing chem II -- Ten must-know formulas for chem II -- Ten great chemistry careers.

Packed with approachable information and plenty of practice opportunities, this guide gives you everything you need to make the grade in chemistry II--