Chemistry & chemical reactivity vs General chemistry: Which Should You Read?

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Cover of Chemistry & chemical reactivity

Chemistry & chemical reactivity John C. Kotz · 1987 ★★★★☆ 3.7 1132 pages · ≈ 20 h 58 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

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Cover of General chemistry

General chemistry Linus Pauling · 1947 ★★★★☆ 4.2 609 pages · ≈ 11 h 17 m · Challenging Find on Amazon

The verdict

Readers rate General chemistry higher: 4.2 vs 3.7 from 703 votes.
General chemistry is the quicker read — about 11 hours vs 20 for Chemistry & chemical reactivity.

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