Chemical Principles, 7th Edition - Hardcover

Zumdahl, Steven S.; DeCoste, Donald J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1111580650 ISBN 13: 9781111580650

Publisher: Cengage Learning, 2012

Synopsis

Develop the qualitative, conceptual foundation you need to think like a chemist with CHEMICAL PRINCIPLES, 7e. Designed for students with solid mathematical preparation, this best-seller offers a unique organization that emphasizes models, everyday applications of chemistry, and a thoughtful, step-by-step problem-solving approach.

About this title

About the Author:

Steve Zumdahl is the author of market-leading textbooks in introductory chemistry, general chemistry, honors-level chemistry, and high school chemistry. Recently retired from his long-time position as Director of Undergraduate Programs at the University of Illinois, he has received numerous awards for his contributions to chemical education. These include the National Catalyst Award in recognition of his contribution to chemical education, the University of Illinois Teaching Award, the UIUC Liberal Arts and Sciences Advising Award, and the School of Chemical Sciences Teaching Award (five times). He earned his B.S. in Chemistry from Wheaton College (IL), and his Ph.D. from the University of Illinois.

Donald J. DeCoste is Associate Director of General Chemistry at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign and has been teaching chemistry at the high school and college levels for 26 years. He earned his BS in Chemistry and PhD from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. At UIUC he has developed chemistry courses for nonscience majors, preservice secondary teachers, and preservice elementary teachers. He teaches courses in introductory chemistry and the teaching of chemistry and has received the School of Chemical Sciences Teaching Award four times. Don has led workshops for secondary teachers and graduate student teaching assistants, discussing the methods and benefits of getting students more actively involved in class. When not involved in teaching and advising, Don enjoys spending time with his wife and three children.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cengage Learning
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1111580650
• ISBN 13: 9781111580650
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 1200