The Basics of Organic Chemistry

Chemicals can be inorganic or organic. Organic chemicals are important to comprehend because they make up many everyday objects, including plastics, medicine, and all life forms on Earth! This comprehensive yet accessible title offers explanatory text that covers key concepts of organic chemistry, including carbon atoms and bonding in addition to hydrocarbons and carbon chains. Sidebars titled "Chemistry in Action" allow readers to think critically about the connections between concepts in this book and their experiences. Other fact boxes and sidebars define key terms and even offer ideas for hands-on activities involving organic chemistry concepts. Complete with vivid photographs and diagrams on every spread, and facts about the life of the father of organic chemistry, Frederich Wohler, this title is sure to inspire a lasting appreciation for this important field of science.