[Studyguide for Chemistry by Whitten, ISBN 9780495011965] (By: Cram101 Textbook Reviews) [published: September, 2007]

The Qualitative Analysis chapters are now available in a handy paperback supplement, perfect for bundling with the core text, CHEMISTRY, Eighth Edition, or for use as a standalone item. This best-selling text, GENERAL CHEMISTRY by Whitten/Davis/Peck/Stanley, is best summarized by "classic text, modern presentation." This simple phrase underlies its strong emphasis is on fundamental skills and concepts. As in previous editions, clearly explained problem-solving strategies continue to be the strength of this student-friendly text. This revision builds on the highly praised style and applications to everyday life that have earned this text a reputation as the voice of authority in general chemistry. Whitten always has been viewed as one of the few truly "traditional" general chemistry texts. Examples of this are that the text covers Thermodynamics, normally a topic split into two parts and covered in two different semesters, in one chapter and begins the second half of the course. GENERAL CHEMISTRY, Seventh Edition also follows a standard narrative-example-problem format, has a solid traditional writing style, and promotes problem solving. However, the authors have added some new elements over the years to reflect changes in chemical education. These include adding in conceptual questions in the problem sets, adding features like the Chemistry In Use boxes to show how chemistry is used in daily life, and further promoting problem solving by including hints and checks for students. You'll quickly develop the fundamental skills and conceptual understanding you need to succeed in your general chemistry course when you use this modern and fascinating text! This best-seller-written by a team of respected authors, instructors, and researchers-presents a strong molecular reasoning focus, clearly explains strategies for problem-solving, and includes outstanding integration of technology to help you think at the molecular level and make connections between molecular structure and macroscopic properties.Readable, accurate, and comprehensive, this new edition will keep you interested as you explore chemistry's myriad applications to everyday life. Useful features such as these were designed to make the book more accessible for you: A dynamic art program that includes new molecular models generated by the latest software, Beyond the Textbook questions that encourage you to use the Internet and other sources in your studying, Chemistry in Use boxes that illustrate chemistry all around us, including The Environment, The Development of Science, Research and Technology, and Our Daily Lives, Building Your Knowledge problems that require you to think critically and illustrate how chemistry is an integrated science, Stop & Think boxes that alert you to common mistakes and important points. The Eighth Edition of CHEMISTRY incorporates a strong molecular reasoning focus, amplified problem-solving exercises, and innovative technological resources. This kind of reasoning helps students think at the molecular level and make connections between molecular structure and macroscopic properties. Molecular reasoning and visualization are emphasized via Molecular-Reasoning icons, chapter objectives, end-of-chapter problems, and new artwork, and are integrated into the accompanying technology, including OWL (online homework management system) and General ChemistryNow (student assessment program). As in previous editions, thermochemistry is covered mainly in one chapter (Chapter 15) and begins the second half of the course. However, to address the need for more material on thermochemistry earlier in the course, the text now includes information on bond energies in Chapter 7 on Chemical Bonding. The discussion of entropy in Chapter 15 has been expanded to include not only molecular disorder but also the concept of energy dispersal. - Publisher As in previous editions, clearly explained problem-solving strategies continue to be the strength of this student-friendly text, which can be viewed as a "traditional" general chemistry text. Examples of this are that the text covers thermodynamics, normally a topic split into two parts and covered in two different semesters, in one chapter. The book also follows a standard narrative-example-problem format, has a solid traditional writing style, and promotes problem solving. However, the authors have added elements to reflect changes in chemical education This chapter provides a detailed overview of the terms used to describe matter and the ways in which chemists approach quantitative (numerical) problems.