Chemistry & Chemical Reactivity

The text uses a six-part worked example structure to help students learn how to approach a problem rather than just memorizing problem types and solution approaches. The six parts include 1. Problem statement, 2. "What do you know?," 3. Strategy, 4. Fully worked solution, 5. "Think about your answer" and 6. "Check your understanding" (an additional, similar problem).

The text features extensive molecular representations to help students move beyond simply plugging numbers into an equation and forge a stronger conceptual understanding of what is happening at a molecular level. Chemical equations often include visual depictions, and space-filling molecular art helps connect problem-solving content to relevant fundamental concepts.

Problem-Solving Tips features provide advice and insights to help students understand key aspects of how to solve common or challenging types of chemistry problems.

Numerous questions and problems are included to help students achieve the learning goals of each chapter, and answers to odd-numbered study questions are provided in the text's Answer Appendix.