Essential Concepts of Chemistry - Softcover

Alan Sherman; Sharon Sherman

 
9781465273635: Essential Concepts of Chemistry

Synopsis

Essential Concepts of Chemistry contains twelve core chapters that are easy to understand. It contains a sound problem-solving strategy, numerous examples worked out step-by-step, excellent figures, tables and photos, appendices, and references throughout that demonstrate how chemistry connects to everyday life. It is written in a conversational style and contains many pedagogical features to assist students in mastering the subject.

Essential Concepts of Chemistry features:

  • Applications of Chemistry in Today’s World – connects chemistry to the real world.
  • Polya’s Problem-Solving Framework – four-step method of the late George Polya
  • Cooperative Learning Opportunities – found in the exercises at the end of each chapter.
  • Study Skills Section – features information about how to study chemistry, how to manage time effectively, and how to set realistic goals.
  • Readability – uses concise and direct sentences, conversational tone, and manageable length paragraphs.
  • Problem Solving – includes a lot of worked-out examples with solutions.
  • Study Aids – Learning goals, key terms, and more appear throughout.

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