sp12
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Where to begin?
I've had one year of "honors" level (slightly advanced) high school chemistry, and one physical science. I opted not to continue on the
science path because I was not a fan of the teachers at my school (which was a shame, because I am so interested in the subject).
How should I go about educating myself in chemistry? I know the basics, but any further reading I've tried to do didn't hold my interest
well, I want to play with things not just read about them.
Did most of you have formal educations in chemistry, or were you self-taught?
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bereal511
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I myself am in the same position as yourself. My chemistry honors teacher was always out to get me because she thought I cheated throughout the year.
Sadly, next year she will be the only AP Chemistry teacher there.
I'd recommend this link as a precursor to higher levels of chemistry. http://library.thinkquest.org/10429/low/indexl.htm
It helped me review some of the basics in chemistry.
Is any specific field of experimentation you want to dwelve yourself into?
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solo
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Let chemistry come alive for you......solo
http://jchemed.chem.wisc.edu/JCESoft/CCA/CCA5/MAIN/HOME.HTM
It's better to die on your feet, than live on your knees....Emiliano Zapata.
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sp12
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Psycho-pharmacology and pyrotechnics are what I'm interested in.
I feel like there's a hump I need to get over, like I know enough about theory for now and I just need to get into methods and results, but
without a professor leading me I'm sort of lost.
Thanks for the links, BTW.
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