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Dictionary Of ChemistryI am looking at buying a dictionary of chemistry. Has anyone got any suggestions?
The one I currently have (which I found) is a Hutchinson Pocket Dictionary Of Chemistry, but it is from 1993, and is a little outdated.
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryFor Organic chemistry "Marchs Organic chemistry" is an almost encyclopedic book on the subject.
Afraid you have no chance of finding a comprehensive book for Inorganic chemistry. You may be OK with general books, in which case I would suggest Huheey as a good introductory book. Stay away from Shriver and Atkins, not a good book.
Chemistry of the Elements by Greenwood and Earnshaw is a very comprehensive book, but only states facts about the elements, doesn't actually explain stuff.
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryI have the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry (Sixth Edition) which was printed 2008. I got it half price at Heffers.
It's very nice - detailed but not overly complicated or verbose. I have found so far that it is more than sufficient for A level. The ISBN is 9780199204632.
To be honest though if I do want to look something up more often than not I just go to http://www.chemguide.co.uk/ ! -
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryThanks. I'll have a look at that one. +1(Original post by GeekyNick)
I have the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry (Sixth Edition) which was printed 2008. I got it half price at Heffers.
It's very nice - detailed but not overly complicated or verbose. I have found so far that it is more than sufficient for A level. The ISBN is 9780199204632.
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Re: Dictionary Of Chemistryhttp://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dictionary...#ht_500wt_1128(Original post by GeekyNick)
I have the Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry (Sixth Edition) which was printed 2008. I got it half price at Heffers.
It's very nice - detailed but not overly complicated or verbose. I have found so far that it is more than sufficient for A level. The ISBN is 9780199204632.
To be honest though if I do want to look something up more often than not I just go to http://www.chemguide.co.uk/ !
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryI used the Complete A-Z Chemistry Handbook for A Level(Original post by CJG21)
I'm going into A-Level this september, so I don't want it to be 'too' advanced.
It's really straightforward and from what I know it's aimed at A Level students.
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryYep - that's it.(Original post by CJG21)
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Dictionary...#ht_500wt_1128
Is that the same one?
"Complete A-Z Chemistry Handbook" that Alice. mentioned is very good too. It is aimed more squarely at A level and covers fewer definitions but in more depth. -
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistrySurely you'll be provided with a course specific textbook?(Original post by CJG21)
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryI already have bought myself a textbook, but I want a little pocket dictionary (reference book) as it will come in handy.(Original post by JMaydom)
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryWhich one should I pick then? They both look decent.(Original post by GeekyNick)
Yep - that's it.
"Complete A-Z Chemistry Handbook" that Alice. mentioned is very good too. It is aimed more squarely at A level and covers fewer definitions but in more depth. -
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryIf it's a dictionary you want I would go with Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry (Sixth Edition) as it is more comprehensive. Even if you do some background reading or an EPQ you are likely to find a definition in there. As the name suggests the other book is more of a companion to A level Chemistry than a dictionary per say.(Original post by CJG21)
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryThanks for your help.(Original post by GeekyNick)
If it's a dictionary you want I would go with Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry (Sixth Edition) as it is more comprehensive. Even if you do some background reading or an EPQ you are likely to find a definition in there. As the name suggests the other book is more of a companion to A level Chemistry than a dictionary per say. -
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Re: Dictionary Of ChemistryI've bought the Oxford dictionary now.(Original post by GeekyNick)
If it's a dictionary you want I would go with Oxford Dictionary of Chemistry (Sixth Edition) as it is more comprehensive. Even if you do some background reading or an EPQ you are likely to find a definition in there. As the name suggests the other book is more of a companion to A level Chemistry than a dictionary per say.
Thanks for all your help.
