TBR Gen Chem depth

[MCATMountain]

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Hey guys, how much detail does TBR Gen Chem books go into relative to what's required for the actual exam? For example, do we have to know the different classifications of the acids/bases in terms of bronstead lowry vs. lewis etc.

 

[Platonic]

you should definitely know the classifications. TBR goes into greater depth than is necessary on many concepts, but most of the book is worth reading very carefully unless you have a very strong background in general chemistry. Since you don't know the classifications of acids and are unaware of its importance, then I'd say you'd probably benefit from reading the entire book. TBR's gen chem is their best book. It seems to be the best reviewed prep book ever conceived.

 

[mcloaf]

you should definitely know the classifications. TBR goes into greater depth than is necessary on many concepts, but most of the book is worth reading very carefully unless you have a very strong background in general chemistry. Since you don't know the classifications of acids and are unaware of its importance, then I'd say you'd probably benefit from reading the entire book. TBR's gen chem is their best book. It seems to be the best reviewed prep book ever conceived.

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TBR does get into minutiae sometimes, but their gen chem is awesome.

 

[gettheleadout]

Hey guys, how much detail does TBR Gen Chem books go into relative to what's required for the actual exam? For example, do we have to know the different classifications of the acids/bases in terms of bronstead lowry vs. lewis etc.

Is this a serious question? The classifications are listed separately in the AAMC PS Content Outline, so yes, they must be known. Plus that's like a basic fundamental concept in general chemistry. 😕

 

[inycepoo]

Is this a serious question? The classifications are listed separately in the AAMC PS Content Outline, so yes, they must be known. Plus that's like a basic fundamental concept in general chemistry. 😕

I'm glad someone got to this point before I did. Definitions like this are definitely not minutiae.

 

[MCATMountain]

you should definitely know the classifications. TBR goes into greater depth than is necessary on many concepts, but most of the book is worth reading very carefully unless you have a very strong background in general chemistry. Since you don't know the classifications of acids and are unaware of its importance, then I'd say you'd probably benefit from reading the entire book. TBR's gen chem is their best book. It seems to be the best reviewed prep book ever conceived.

Ah, thanks for the reply. I'm making detailed notes anyway, so I should be fine, but regardless, good to know this is an important topic.

 

[inycepoo]

Ah, thanks for the reply. I'm making detailed notes anyway, so I should be fine, but regardless, good to know this is an important topic.

It's not so much important as it is flat out basic. I doubt you'll ever get a direct question on it unless the writers were on LSD. It's taught in even high school chemistry classes.