Chemistry: Atoms First - Hardcover

Burdge, Julia; Overby Professor, Jason

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0073511188 ISBN 13: 9780073511184

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education, 2014

Synopsis

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 method 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.

About this title

About the Author:

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
• Publication date: 2014
• ISBN 10: 0073511188
• ISBN 13: 9780073511184
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 1128