Solving the maths problem

By Paul Yates2006-11-01T00:00:00

Paul Yates reviews this text aimed at A-level and first year degree level

Chemistry - chemistry calculations explained

Aleyamma Ninan

Abergele: Studymates 2005 | Pp160 | £9.99 | ISBN1 842 85072 5

I was immediately taken by the author's analogy on the rear cover of this book that 'not being able to calculate in chemistry is like not being able to spell'. Chemistry teachers at all levels will be aware of the difficulties many students have once numbers appear, and any new text in this area is potentially of interest to address this problem. This particular volume is aimed at the different types of calculation required at A-level and first-year degree level.

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