General chemistry
Linus Pauling
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General chemistry
Published
1951
Publisher
Dunod
Pages
587
Description
“The Dover Edition” A first-year chemistry text that revolutionized the teaching of chemistry by unifying principles instead of as a body of unrelated facts.
Subjects
Heat and thermodynamics
An introduction to statistical thermodynamics
Fundamentals of statistical and thermal physics
Thermal physics
Applied thermodynamics for engineering technologists
Thermodynamics and its applications
Frequently Asked Questions
How many pages are in General chemistry?
This edition of General chemistry has approximately 587 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read General chemistry?
For most readers, General chemistry typically takes between 12h 14m and 8h 9m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 146,750 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 9h 47m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 20 days • Estimated word count: 146,750 words
Your individual reading time will vary based on your personal reading pace, the amount of daily reading time, and your familiarity with the subject matter.
What is the word count of General chemistry?
The estimated word count for General chemistry is approximately 146,750 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
This is an approximation — actual word count may vary based on font size, formatting, edition, and the presence of illustrations or charts.
Who is the author of General chemistry?
General chemistry was written by Linus Pauling.
When was General chemistry published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 1951. The original work may have been published on a different date.