Chemistry For Dummies

See how chemistry works in everything from soaps to medicines to petroleum

We''re all natural born chemists. Every time we cook, clean, take a shower, drive a car, use a solvent (such as nail polish remover), or perform any of the countless everyday activities that involve complex chemical reactions we''re doing chemistry! So why do so many of us desperately resist learning chemistry when we''re young?

Now there''s a fun, easy way to learn basic chemistry. Whether you''re studying chemistry in school and you''re looking for a little help making sense of what''s being taught in class, or you''re just into learning new things, Chemistry For Dummies gets y