Douglas College

Chemistry

Articles & Databases

Use the following databases to find articles on your topic.
  • Start with these databases:
    Academic Search Complete : indexes journals and magazines from all subject areas.
    ScienceDirect : indexes journals from Health and Life Sciences, Social and Behavioral Sciences and Physical Sciences.

  • More databases: 
    Toxnet
    Databases on toxicology, hazardous chemicals, environmental health, and toxic releases. 

Books

Library Catalogue - Find books at Douglas College Library.
WorldCat  - Find books in libraries worldwide.

Websites

Chem1 Virtual Textbook
General Chemistry textbook with tutorials and exercises.

WebElements Periodic Table
Interactive periodic table provides data on many levels, including electronic, geological and ionization enthalpies.

Periodic Table of the Elements, in Pictures

A Visual Interpretation of the Table of Elements

PubChem
Provides information about various compounds and chemical substances.

Dictionaries, Encyclopedias, etc.

ChemIDplus  - Dictionary of chemicals (names, synonyms, and structures). 
CRC Handbook of Chemistry and Physics
REF QD 65 H3 2009/10
Dictionary of Chemistry
Dictionary of Scientists
The Merck Index: An Encyclopedia of Chemicals , Drugs, and Biologicals
REF RS 51 M475 2006 
Glossary of Chemical Terms
REF QD 5 H346 1983
McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Chemistry
REF QD 5 M367 1983
Write like a Chemist : a Guide and Resource
QD 9.15 W755 2008

Citation & Style Guides

ACS (American Chemical Society) Style Guidelines - UC Berkeley
Citation and Style Guides    - Douglas College

Primary Sources

How to Locate Primary Sources in the Sciences  - Douglas College

last updated: July 19, 2011