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Offline Rykard144000

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What are the essential preparation math classes for chemistry?
« on: October 18, 2008, 02:28:20 PM »
I'm sure that algebra is essential. Is Geometry essential or any other math above arithmetic?

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Re: What are the essential preparation math classes for chemistry?
« Reply #1 on: October 18, 2008, 02:31:18 PM »
For what class, is this freshman chemistry?  highschool chemistry?  For either of those, basic algebra abilities should be enough.

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Re: What are the essential preparation math classes for chemistry?
« Reply #2 on: October 18, 2008, 02:36:21 PM »
Chemistry at its very beginning level...for someone who has never taken any chemistry class.

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Re: What are the essential preparation math classes for chemistry?
« Reply #3 on: October 18, 2008, 02:57:02 PM »
Basic algebra should be enough.  Understand how to rearrange equations to solve for a variable, you do that a lot.  You don't really need geometry or trig.

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Re: What are the essential preparation math classes for chemistry?
« Reply #4 on: October 18, 2008, 03:29:43 PM »
Well thanks much. Since this is my first post you are my first friend. That's cool. I hope that not too personal for you. I getting ready to begin studying chemistry, so I will have many questions. I just wanted to make sure that I was fully prepared to master this science. Are you a chemistry college student?

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Re: What are the essential preparation math classes for chemistry?
« Reply #5 on: October 18, 2008, 03:58:07 PM »
Yes, I am a college chemistry student.  However, there are many people on here who can help you with your questions, and they range from other students to graduates of college, to experienced professionals.

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