The Eighth Edition of CHEMISTRY incorporates a strong molecular reasoning focus, amplified problem-solving exercises, and innovative technological resources. This kind of reasoning helps students think at the molecular level and make connections between molecular structure and macroscopic properties. Molecular reasoning and visualization are emphasized via Molecular-Reasoning icons, chapter objectives, end-of-chapter problems, and new artwork, and are integrated into the accompanying technology, including OWL (online homework management system) and General ChemistryNow (student assessment program). As in previous editions, thermochemistry is covered mainly in one chapter (Chapter 15) and begins the second half of the course. However, to address the need for more material on thermochemistry earlier in the course, the text now includes information on bond energies in Chapter 7 on Chemical Bonding. The discussion of entropy in Chapter 15 has been expanded to include not only molecular disorder but also the concept of energy dispersal. - Publisher.
As in previous editions, clearly explained problem-solving strategies continue to be the strength of this student-friendly text, which can be viewed as a traditional general chemistry text. Examples of this are that the text covers thermodynamics, normally a topic split into two parts and covered in two different semesters, in one chapter. The book also follows a standard narrative-example-problem format, has a solid traditional writing style, and promotes problem solving. However, the authors have added elements to reflect changes in chemical education.
As in previous editions, clearly explained problem-solving strategies continue to be the strength of this student-friendly text, which can be viewed as a "traditional" general chemistry text. Examples of this are that the text covers thermodynamics, normally a topic split into two parts and covered in two different semesters, in one chapter. The book also follows a standard narrative-example-problem format, has a solid traditional writing style, and promotes problem solving. However, the authors have added elements to reflect changes in chemical education.
Are you looking for the key to success in your chemistry class? In CHEMISTRY, you will find a strong molecular reasoning focus, problem-solving exercises and an innovative online homework management system that will prepare you for any challenge you might encounter. The textbook is filled with learning aids that will help you master concepts of the course.
By Charles H. Atwood and Kenneth W. Whitten both of the University Georgia, Richard M. Hedges of Texas A&M University, and revised by Kimberly Schurmeier of the University of Georgia. Detailed lecture outlines of all of the text chapters are available to free students from tedious extensive note taking. The outlines enable the students to listen more efficiently because they know that the important ideas and terms are already written down for them.
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