Introductory Chemistry: A Foundation - Hardcover

Zumdahl, Steven S.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0618343423 ISBN 13: 9780618343423

Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div, 2003

Synopsis

This best-selling text motivates students and maintains their interest in the material by connecting chemistry to real-life experiences and emphasizing visual learning with figures that illustrate concepts and photos that depict chemical phenomena.

Introductory Chemistry helps students develop the problem-solving skills critical to success in chemistry by teaching a thoughtful, step-by-step approach to solving problems that starts with representing the essence of problems using symbols or diagrams and ends with thinking about whether an answer makes sense.

• The Instructor Toolkit is a comprehensive and coordinated supplement package that helps instructors prepare for class. It contains the Instructor's Annotated Edition, Complete Solutions Guide, and a CD-ROM package featuring the HM ClassPrep, HM Testing, Chemistry Animations and Videos CD-ROMs, and the Student Support Package.
• A comprehensive Student Support Package, automatically included with every new student text, features numerous resources to help students succeed in their courses. A two-sided Study Card with chemical formulas and reminders serves as a quick study aid. The password-protected Student Web Site features ACE self-quizzes, interactive molecules, and flashcards of key terms. A CD-ROM features a review of the prerequisite mathematics relevant to this course. SMARTHINKING online tutoring provides free live and asynchronous study help to students.

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.

About this edition

• Publisher: Houghton Mifflin College Div
• Publication date: 2003
• ISBN 10: 0618343423
• ISBN 13: 9780618343423
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 5