National Geographic World of Chemistry, 4th Edition, Student Edition
By Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste
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Easy to read and accessible to all students, WORLD OF CHEMISTRY includes National Geographic images and visuals, numerous problem-solving examples, a wide range of end-of-chapter exercises, and real world applications that truly bring the "world of chemistry" together in one unique central learning resource. Offering a rigorous but understandable introduction to chemistry, this program reflects the authors' belief that chemistry is something students must construct for themselves with the help of the teacher, content support including introductions to National Geographic Explorers, and laboratory exploration. This new 4th edition has been completely redesigned to include National Geographic images, Explorers, and the incorporation of new engineering features.
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About this product
Easy to read and accessible to all students, WORLD OF CHEMISTRY includes National Geographic images and visuals, numerous problem-solving examples, a wide range of end-of-chapter exercises, and real world applications that truly bring the "world of chemistry" together in one unique central learning resource. Offering a rigorous but understandable introduction to chemistry, this program reflects the authors' belief that chemistry is something students must construct for themselves with the help of the teacher, content support including introductions to National Geographic Explorers, and laboratory exploration. This new 4th edition has been completely redesigned to include National Geographic images, Explorers, and the incorporation of new engineering features.
Known for its accessibility, superior visual program, numerous problem-solving examples, wide range of end-of-chapter exercises, and real-world applications
Text’s macro-to-micro organization introduces the language of chemistry early on—such as formula writing, equations, and models—and delays coverage of atomic theory and bonding until later
Problem-solving support for students includes examples in the text paired with worked out solutions that demonstrate the reasoning used to solve the problem
Differentiated learning support that includes leveled practice problems, team-learning worksheets, and a Meeting Individual Needs Toolkit
Table of contents
- 1.Chemistry: An Introduction
- 2.Matter
- 3.Measurements and Calculations
- 4.Chemical Foundations: Elements, Atoms, and Ions
- 5.Nomenclature
- 6.Chemical Composition
- 7.Chemical Reactions: An Introduction
- 8.Reactions in Aqueous Solutions
- 9.Chemical Quantities
- 10.Energy
- 11.Modern Atomic Theory
- 12.Chemical Bonding
- 13.Gases
- 14.Liquids and Solids
- 15.Solutions
- 16.Acids and Bases
- 17.Equilibrium
- 18.Oxidation-Reduction Reactions and Electrochemistry
- 19.Radioactivity and Nuclear Energy
- 20.Organic Chemistry
- 21.Biochemistry
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