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Chemistry Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

Chemistry By Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

Chemistry by Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

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Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach by Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

Learn the skills you need to succeed in your chemistry course with CHEMISTRY: AN ATOMS FIRST APPROACH, Third Edition. This trusted text will help you learn to think like a chemist and develop the problem-solving skills needed to master even the most challenging problems. Known for clear explanations and a wealth of examples, the book will help you gain a new understanding of chemistry through an atoms first approach that guides you through the concept of molecules, structure and bonding to more complex materials and their properties. The text combined with the online resources and instant feedback in OWLv2 sets you on your way to developing a deeper understanding of chemistry concepts and solving complex problems in all aspects of your life.

About Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)

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. 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. Susan A. Zumdahl earned a B.S. and M.A. in Chemistry at California State University--Fullerton. She has taught science and mathematics at all levels, including middle school, high school, community college, and university. She is past director of the Merit Program for Emerging Scholars in Chemistry at the University of Illinois. In addition, she spearheaded the development of a sophisticated web-based electronic homework system for chemistry and is co-author on several chemistry textbooks.

Table of Contents

Review: Measurement and Calculations in Chemistry. 1. Chemical Foundations. 2. Atomic Structure and Periodicity. 3. Bonding: General Concepts. 4. Molecular Structure and Orbitals. 5. Stoichiometry. 6. Types of Chemical Reactions and Solution Stoichiometry. 7. Chemical Energy. 8. Gases. 9. Liquids and Solids. 10. Properties of Solutions. 11. Chemical Kinetics. 12. Chemical Equilibrium. 13. Acids and Bases. 14. Acid-Base Equilibria. 15. Solubility and Complex Ion Equilibria. 16. Spontaneity, Entropy, and Free Energy. 17. Electrochemistry. 18. The Nucleus: A Chemist's View. 19. The Representative Elements. 20. Transition Metals and Coordination Chemistry. 21. Organic and Biological Molecules.

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CIN0357363361VG
9780357363362
0357363361
Chemistry: An Atoms First Approach by Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
Donald J. DeCoste (University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign)
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Cengage Learning, Inc
2020-02-14
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