This is the first in a series of fundamental Chemistry books that focus
on a playful yet factual introduction to basic concepts in Chemistry.
Chemistry plays a major role in society especially in view of the many
problems facing the world today such as global warming and the
energy crisis. There has never been a better time for Chemists to take
center stage in scientific innovation.
This textbook aims to try to inculcate in young (and older) minds a
love for the subject that exceeds the desire to simply pass exams
and ingrain in them a passion for Chemistry and science at large. It
seeks to accomplish this by presenting well known topics in very
simple terms that students of all grades (with emphasis on secondary
school students) can follow with ease and even teach others in the
same simple terms, following a philosophy shared by Richard
Feynman in his quote; “If you can’t explain something in simple
terms, you don’t understand it.” We therefore would be
propagating understanding in very simple language in hopes of
improving comprehension and properly explaining the concepts
presented.
The effort put into this book I ascribe to the idle time spent during the
lockdown of 2019, as well as to my wonderful family; Engr. Dr. Mathias
Adoyi, Mrs. Helen Adoyi, Dr. Kevin Adoyi and Evans Adoyi. I also
dedicate it to my best friend Nnedi Nnamdi-Nwaeze and her family.
Lastly, I appreciate all my previous tutors in all the institutions of
education I ever attended, especially my lecturers and professors of
Chemistry in the University of Abuja.
Amanda Ene Adoyi, B.Sc
Industrial Chemistry
University of Abuja, Nigeria
Alumni
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