Fundamentals of Chemistry - Softcover

Goldberg, David E; Kimble, Margaret G

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0697291529 ISBN 13: 9780697291523

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US, 1997

Synopsis

An introduction to the fundamentals of chemistry, this text is designed to prepare students who wish to pursue a science major requiring a comprehensive course in general chemistry. Students who need help with mathematical manipulations, as well as reading and writing scientific material, will find Goldberg's text an excellent learning tool.

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From the Publisher

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Proven methodology to teaching chemistry.

Use of real world problems (use of analogies; conceptual problems) to engage students in the topic of study.

Dimensional analysis integrated as a key element for helping students to translate word problems into algebraic expressions.

Various problem-solving methods introduced (in-chapter; self-tutorial; end-of-chapter problems by topic; end-of-chapter general problems)each designed to challenge students to think logically.
Proven methodology to helping students learn chemistry.

Organizing the readers' thoughts (learning objectives; review clues, problem-solving flow diagrams).

Tools to learning (worked examples; stop and review sections; key tables and illustrations).

Summarizing what they have learned (summary; items for special attention).
New! Updated WebCT and Blackboard materials.
Icons alerting the student that more problems on this topic are available in the ChemSkill Builder program. The unit and section of ChemSkill Builder is listed by the icon so the student does not have to search for the problems on ChemSkill Builder.

About the Author

Dr. Goldberg is the author of two volumes of the well-known and well-respected Schaum's Outline Series: Shaum's Outline for Chemistry Foundation and Schaum's 3000 Solved Problems in Chemistry. Dr. Goldberg has also authored chemistry and computer language texts for Prentice Hall, McGraw-Hill, and Macmillan.

Edition details

• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Publication date: 1997
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0697291529
• ISBN 13: 9780697291523
• Binding: Paperback