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Chemistry (AP® Edition)

By Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

10th Edition © 2018
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The tenth edition of Steve and Susan Zumdahl’s widely regarded CHEMISTRY combines a robust conceptual framework, a readable and engaging writing style, and an unparalleled selection of problems and exercises that make it one of the most trusted chemistry textbooks available today. CHEMISTRY uses a thoughtful approach built on creative problem-solving techniques and critical thinking. An emphasis on modeling and interactive examples helps students learn how to approach and solve chemical problems -- to think like chemists -- so that they can apply the process of problem solving to all aspects of their lives. Zumdahl and Zumdahl -- and new coauthor Don DeCoste -- give students the tools they need to become critical thinkers: solve problems, apply chemical theories, and evaluate outcomes. Accompanied by OWL, the world' most widely used online chemistry solution, students develop concept mastery and improve problem-solving skills. Tutorials, interactive simulations, visualization exercises, and an interactive eBook address different learning styles. OWL saves teacher time and helps them manage classes by capturing student grades and progress.

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The tenth edition of Steve and Susan Zumdahl’s widely regarded CHEMISTRY combines a robust conceptual framework, a readable and engaging writing style, and an unparalleled selection of problems and exercises that make it one of the most trusted chemistry textbooks available today. CHEMISTRY uses a thoughtful approach built on creative problem-solving techniques and critical thinking. An emphasis on modeling and interactive examples helps students learn how to approach and solve chemical problems -- to think like chemists -- so that they can apply the process of problem solving to all aspects of their lives. Zumdahl and Zumdahl -- and new coauthor Don DeCoste -- give students the tools they need to become critical thinkers: solve problems, apply chemical theories, and evaluate outcomes. Accompanied by OWL, the world' most widely used online chemistry solution, students develop concept mastery and improve problem-solving skills. Tutorials, interactive simulations, visualization exercises, and an interactive eBook address different learning styles. OWL saves teacher time and helps them manage classes by capturing student grades and progress.

CONCEPTUAL UNDERSTANDING: Conceptual learning and problem solving are fundamental to the approach of Chemistry. The text gives students the tools to become critical thinkers: to ask questions, to apply rules and models, and to evaluate the outcome.

PROBLEM-SOLVING: This text talks to the student about how to approach and solve chemical problems, since one of the main goals of general chemistry is to help students become creative problem solvers. The authors emphasize a thoughtful, logical approach rather than simply memorizing procedures.

DYNAMIC ART PROGRAM: Most of the glassware, orbitals, graphs, flowcharts, and molecules have been redrawn to better serve visual learners and enhance the textbook.

REAL-WORLD APPLICATIONS: Interesting applications of modern chemistry show students the relevance of chemistry to their world.

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Cover Page
Title Page
Copyright Page
To the Professor
Correlation of Topics for the AP® Chemistry Course to Chemistry, 10th Edition, Update
To the Student
A Guide to Chemistry, Tenth Edition
About the Authors
Chapter 1. Chemical Foundations*Preview this chapter
Chapter 2. Atoms, Molecules, and Ions
Chapter 3. Stoichiometry
Chapter 4. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry
Chapter 5. Gases
Chapter 6. Thermochemistry
Chapter 7. Atomic Structure and Periodicity
Chapter 8. Bonding: General Concepts
Chapter 9. Covalent Bonding: Orbitals
Chapter 10. Liquids and Solids
Chapter 11. Properties of Solutions
Chapter 12. Chemical Kinetics
Chapter 13. Chemical Equilibrium
Chapter 14. Acids and Bases
Chapter 15. Acid–Base Equilibria
Chapter 16. Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria
Chapter 17. Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy
Chapter 18. Electrochemistry
Chapter 19. The Nucleus: A Chemist’s View
Chapter 20. The Representative Elements
Chapter 21. Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry
Chapter 22. Organic and Biological Molecules
Part I. Fast Track to a 5: Strategies for the AP® Exam
Part II. Fast Track to a 5: A Review of AP® Chemistry
Part III. Fast Track to a 5: Practice Tests
Appendix 1. Mathematical Procedures
Appendix 2. The Quantitative Kinetic Molecular Model
Appendix 3. Spectral Analysis
Appendix 4. Selected Thermodynamic Data
Appendix 5. Equilibrium Constants and Reduction Potentials
Appendix 6. SI Units and Conversion Factors
Appendix 7. Molecular Spectroscopy: An Introduction
Periodic Table and Other References
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Chemistry: An Overview
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Science: A Process for Understanding Nature and Its Changes ↗
1.2
The Scientific Method
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Scientific Models ↗
1.3
Units of Measurement ↗
1.4
Uncertainty in Measurement
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Precision and Accuracy ↗
1.5
Significant Figures and Calculations ↗
1.6
Learning to Solve Problems Systematically ↗
1.7
Dimensional Analysis ↗
1.8
Temperature ↗
1.9
Density ↗
1.10
Classification of Matter ↗
Key Terms ↗
Summary ↗
Review Questions ↗
Active Learning Questions ↗
Questions ↗
Exercises ↗
Additional Exercises ↗
ChemWork Problems ↗
Challenge Problems ↗
Integrative Problems ↗
AP® Multiple-Choice Review Questions ↗
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