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Inorganic Chemistry for Dummies

Bert - 6-2-2015 at 10:57

Has anyone acquired or read this?

http://m.dummies.com/store/product/Inorganic-Chemistry-For-D...

Thought it might be a joke, but apparently it's real. Ran across a mention of it here:

http://www.metafilter.com/146796/ENDLESS-AMUSEMENT#5926407



[Edited on 6-2-2015 by Bert]

Praxichys - 6-2-2015 at 11:17

Looks interesting but the reviews speak volumes:

http://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/inorganic-chemistry-for-dumm...


Loptr - 6-2-2015 at 11:23

If you go to Amazon the reviews are the opposite.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1118217942/ref=ox_sc_act_ti...

Also, what would the difference be between Chemistry I/II for Dummies, and this? Apparently, there is also Chemistry Essentials for Dummies! Too many options! :o

EDIT: Ahhh, different authors. Nevermind.

[Edited on 6-2-2015 by Loptr]

Bert - 6-2-2015 at 11:37

Looks like I require "interpreting dummies texts for dummies"...

blogfast25 - 6-2-2015 at 13:26

The 'for dummies' series has a generally good reputation, for what that's worth.

Zombie - 6-2-2015 at 13:30

I have it in PDF if anyone wants a copy.

It's not particularly information packed but it did introduce me to some of the terminology, and foundations.

It was one of my first internet "scores" on chemistry info.

Is there a library on site I could upload it to? I have a few similar PDF's I'd be happy to share.

gardul - 6-2-2015 at 16:38

I have read it. While I don't own it. It isn't very packed with anything useful unless you are just getting into chemistry and need basic grounding. It has mixed reviews most of the time.

Other than that, I can can be used to brush up on basic theory and stuff since it isn't a hard read. So I would recommend it for those who are 100% new and lost or just some one that needs a little brush up on basics for some reason.

Etaoin Shrdlu - 6-2-2015 at 16:55

Quote: Originally posted by Zombie  
Is there a library on site I could upload it to? I have a few similar PDF's I'd be happy to share.

Ask for access to References.

Zombie - 6-2-2015 at 17:12

Thank you Etaoin. Will do.:)

gardul - 6-2-2015 at 17:33

Speaking of uploading to references. I have Frank whitmore's organic chemistry collection. If anyone is interested in it. I am not sure if it has already been uploaded. It a pretty large book so it would take awhile for me to scan in.

Bert - 6-2-2015 at 18:53

Ask Polverone about uploads to library or offers of references-

I do not have the powers of library science...

morganbw - 7-2-2015 at 03:41

Quote: Originally posted by Bert  
Ask Polverone about uploads to library or offers of references-

I do not have the powers of library science...


I have a feeling that you will soon. You deserve them