Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, An

by George I. Sackheim

An Introduction to Chemistry for Biology Students, Eighth Edition is a unique workbook designed to teach readers the basic concepts of chemistry that are essential for success in the life sciences. Today's biology research places an increasing emphasis on the chemical processes that underlie critical biological functions. This workbook helps readers master all the basic facts, concepts, and terminology of chemistry they need to understand those processes. Atomic Structure, Chemical Symbols, Atoms and Molecules, Ionization, Liquid Mixtures, Diffusion and Osmosis, Nerve Cells, The Covalent Bond, Polar and Nonpolar Covalent Bonds, Functional Groups in Organic Compounds, Hydrogen Bonds, Isomers, Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleotides, Enzymes, Biologic Oxidation, Photosynthesis, Oxygen-Carbon Dioxide Transport in the Blood. For college instructors and students, or anyone interested in issues relating to chemistry.

Genres: Science, Chemistry

320 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1991

Reviews

[Neil · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thought this book was excellent at introducing chemistry to someone that fears chemistry.

[John Coates · Rating 5 out of 5]

I read this as a refresher. I am 67 and it is some years since I did my Biology degree. Now that I am retired, I intend to read more biology books. I thought this chemistry introduction would be a good place to start refreshing my knowledge. It is a good basic book for the beginning of biology studies at an advanced level. It is not in depth, but a good, easy place to start. It has managed to bring back a lot of information into my brain that I had not thought about or used for some time.

[Justin · Rating 2 out of 5]

Spends a good deal of time doing review and little explaining the material. Less biochem content then I expected

[Sasha · Rating 1 out of 5]

I want to read this book how to open this book

[Samantha · Rating 3 out of 5]

I think the answer key should be in the back of the book. otherwise it makes it hard to try and figure it out if the answer is right there next to the question. Also I would like a bit more explanation on some of the things, Particularly the answers. Other than that, good chemistry book.

[Leah · Rating 4 out of 5]

I got this book for a college chemistry course I took. The book was pretty easy to follow, and it had fill in the blank questions.

[Alessandro · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very helpful review.

[Sheila Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

As the title demonstrates, this is basic chemistry understandable by students who are not majoring in chemistry.