Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach
by Julia Burdge, Michelle Driessen
3rd Edition
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Higher Education
Book Details
| Print ISBN | 9781264096398 |
| eText ISBN | 9781266518560 |
| Publisher | McGraw-Hill Higher Education |
| Publishing Year | 2024 |
| Edition | 3rd Edition |
| Language | English |
Introductory Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach, 3rd Edition, is a textbook designed to support students beginning their study of chemistry. Rather than following a historical sequence, the material arranges concepts to help novices build an understanding of fundamental chemical principles.
The volume covers core topics including atoms, elements, electron configurations, and chemical bonds. It also introduces practical tools such as quantitative calculations, molecular geometry, and the properties of solutions and states of matter.
Written in an accessible, conversational style, the text relates chemistry to everyday life. It connects with the ALEKS digital platform to offer learning resources such as video assignments and virtual labs.
Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Atoms and Elements
Chapter 2: Electrons and the Periodic Table
Chapter 3: Compounds and Chemical Bonds
Chapter 4: How Chemists Use Numbers
Chapter 5: The Mole and Chemical Formulas
Chapter 6: Molecular Shape
Chapter 7: Solids, Liquids, and Phase Changes
Chapter 8: Gases
Chapter 9: Physical Properties of Solutions
Chapter 10: Chemical Reactions and Chemical Equations
Chapter 11: Using Balanced Chemical Equations
Chapter 12: Acids and Bases
Chapter 13: Equilibrium
Chapter 14: Organic Chemistry
Chapter 15: Biochemistry
Chapter 16: Nuclear Chemistry
Chapter 17: Electrochemistry
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