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Offline IChO2007

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Good undergrad books that cover all aspects of chemistry, and are beyond AP?
« on: August 12, 2006, 09:55:59 PM »
What are some good books that fit that description? I'm not referring to books focused on just nuclear or organic chemistry or something like that. I feel that if I read from such a type of book, I'll be prepared enough for the USNCO to get to the study camp and hopefully IChO. I will start with my AP book (taking AP Chem this year; got an 800 on  the SAT Chem this spring after my introductory course), and then do this next book if there is a recommendation.

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Re: Good undergrad books that cover all aspects of chemistry, and are beyond AP?
« Reply #1 on: August 13, 2006, 06:01:32 AM »
There are many general chemistry textbook that will meet your requirements.

http://www.chemicalforums.com/index.php?topic=2402.0
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Re: Good undergrad books that cover all aspects of chemistry, and are beyond AP?
« Reply #2 on: August 13, 2006, 05:18:35 PM »
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Re: Good undergrad books that cover all aspects of chemistry, and are beyond AP?
« Reply #3 on: August 15, 2006, 01:50:10 PM »
Mitch, I have heard that Gneral Chemistry by Linus Pauling is really good, but is it worth buying it since I have the AP Chemistry book by Brown/LeMay/Burnstein already? I saw this one: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0750633654/104-6480675-6109521?v=glance&n=283155

Is that good for beyond AP?
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Re: Good undergrad books that cover all aspects of chemistry, and are beyond AP?
« Reply #4 on: August 15, 2006, 10:43:17 PM »
Whay does AP mean??
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Re: Good undergrad books that cover all aspects of chemistry, and are beyond AP?
« Reply #5 on: August 19, 2006, 10:00:49 PM »
IChO2007: Its very difficult to learn any Chemistry from that. Its meant as a reference for those who already know significant amounts of Chemistry.
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