The Atoms First approach provides a consistent and logical method for teaching general chemistry. This approach starts with the fundamental building block of matter, the atom, and uses it as the stepping stone to understanding more complex chemistry topics. Once mastery of the nature of atoms and electrons is achieved, the formation and properties of compounds are developed. Only after the study of matter and the atom will students have sufficient background to fully engage in topics such as stoichiometry, kinetics, equilibrium, and thermodynamics. Thus, the Atoms First approach empowers instructors to present the most complete and compelling story of general chemistry. Far from a simple re-ordering of topics, this is a book that will truly meet the needs of the growing atoms-first market. The third edition continues to build on the innovative success of the first and second editions. Changes to this edition include specific refinements intended to augment the student-centered pedagogical features that continue to make this book effective and popular both with professors, and with their students.
By:
Julia Burdge,
Jason Overby
Imprint: McGraw-Hill Education
Country of Publication: United States
Edition: 4th edition
Dimensions:
Height: 277mm,
Width: 218mm,
Spine: 41mm
Weight: 2.084kg
ISBN: 9781260571349
ISBN 10: 1260571343
Pages: 1216
Publication Date: 24 January 2020
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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College/higher education
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Undergraduate
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Primary
Replaced By: 1266136789
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Chapter 1 - Chemistry: The Science of Change Chapter 2 - Atoms and the Periodic Table Chapter 3 - Quantum Theory and the Electronic Structure of Atoms Chapter 4 - Periodic Trends of the Elements Chapter 5 - Ionic and Covalent Compounds Chapter 6 - Representing Molecules Chapter 7 - Molecular Geometry, Intermolecular Forces, and Bonding Theories Chapter 8 - Chemical Reactions Chapter 9 - Chemical Reactions in Aqueous Solutions Chapter 10 - Energy Changes in Chemical Reactions Chapter 11 - Gases Chapter 12 - Liquids and Solids Chapter 13 - Physical Properties of Solutions Chapter 14 - Chemical Kinetics Chapter 15 - Entropy and Free Energy Chapter 16 - Chemical Equilibrium Chapter 17 - Acids, Bases, and Salts Chapter 18 - Acid-Base Equilibria and Solubility Equilibria Chapter 19 - Electrochemistry Chapter 20 - Nuclear Chemistry Chapter 21 - Environmental Chemistry Chapter 22 - Coordination Chemistry Chapter 23 - Organic Chemistry Chapter 24 - Modern Materials Chapter 25 - ONLINE ONLY CHAPTER: Nonmetallic Elements and Their Compounds Chapter 26 - ONLINE ONLY CHAPTER: Metallurgy and the Chemistry of Metals Appendix 1 - Mathematical Operations Appendix 2 - Thermodynamic Data at 1 ATM and 25 degrees C Appendix 3 - Solubility Product Constants at 25 degrees C Appendix 4 - Dissociation Constants for Weak Acids and Bases at 25 degrees C
Dr. Julia Burdge did most of her undergraduate work at Iowa State University, completing her bachelors degree and Masters degree in inorganic chemistry at the University of South Florida in Tampa. She earned her Ph.D. in analytical chemistry at the University of Idaho. Her Masters and doctoral research involved the development of chemotherapeutic analogs of cisplatin and the development of instruments and methods for measuring ultra-trace concentrations of atmospheric sulfur compounds. Over the past 20 years, she has taught introductory and advanced courses in every division of the undergraduate chemistry curriculum, as well as interdisciplinary courses. She also developed and taught a new introductory chemistry course for pre-service science teachers, and initiated and served as a mentor in a future faculty development program for graduate students and post-doctoral associates. She is currently affiliated with the University of Idaho. Jason Overby received his B.S. in chemistry and political science from the University of Tennessee at Martin, his Ph.D. in inorganic chemistry from Vanderbilt University, and conducted postdoctoral research at Dartmouth College. Since joining the Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry at the College of Charleston, Jason has taught courses from general chemistry to advanced inorganic chemistry, and conducts research with undergraduates. He is interested in integrating technology into the classroom, with a particular focus on adaptive learning.
